1 E 25. 1953

THE WESTERN GUARDIAN

rniucs COUNTY OFFICE

x I Summer Street.

Sumnlerside.

Phone 8031.

News, Subscriptions. Advertising Representatives GEORGE CLOW and GEORGE WOTTOU

House Phones:

The Guardian may be following stores

8032 and 8033. bought at any of the in Summersidei

ii Bookstore, summer Street; Gouriles Drugstore, ll Central llroot.

tand, Water Street; Second

t News Eda. Doueet s Grocery.

water

mark Osudet. O1 Granville Street; Street; Island Motor Transport

street; Vlnce's Grocery. 120 Russell Street: I-'.'nrnsn's Bell- Qervice Drug Store; Fred's Grocery, Convent Street.

11.1. Waite In iceuiinnoa. WEST PRINCE OFFICE Alberton: Frank Weeks. Representative. Phone: es-2 Omen and 68-8 louse.

T sans. .. Keir clinics 5,0,9, Kensington. Saturday. June gm, 3 P. M. lrlshtown W. 1.

.ALL TAXES due to Bedeque (moi district number 117 must be "med by June 30th. By Order of

11-ustees. -F().lfE T0 the regular Thurs-

day night dance in Borden Leg- ion hall, tonight. Good music.

..BE(il'LAlt monthly meeting. Prince County Fish and Game. ITeiiln'1i0l1 hall. Friday. June 800 o'clock. All sportsmen Wt interested parties welcome. gig I ,0l.I) TIME FIDDLING and gents step dancing contest in Seven W19, pay Hall, June 30th. 8.30 P. M. flilislde Judges. Sponsored by Can- idiaii Lcgion Branch No. l0. Send entries to William Cliaisson, Bor- den. Cash prizes.

-nISTRICT CONVENTION of ' women's Institutes will be held at

-PANTRY SALE, Friday. June 26th, I-Iolman's Store. Summer- side, 2:30 pm. Clinton W.M.S.

-IOOTH ANNIVERSARY. Dedi- cation, Reception. Summereide Presbyterian Congregation. June 28. 1953. Rev. J. Donald MaoKay, Minister. Rev. Frank Lawson. Spec- ial Speaker. Special Music.

-HOME FROM HONEYMOON- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph I-Iogg. who were married In. North Bedeque United Church on June 10th, have arrived home having spent their honeymoon in Ontario and other pa.rts.- Mr. and Mrs. Hogg have taken up residence in the Palmer Apartments on Central Street, Strmmerside.-S,

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Alberfon and Vicinity

Mr. and Mrs. Wendall

Hamilton Hall. Fisiday, June 26th. greetings at 2.00 P. M. and 8.00 p M. Supper served. Evening guest speaker, Miss Doris Anderson.

-VISIT MAINLAND-Mr. and Mrs. Roy MacArthur, Mr. and ms. Lorne Crozier of Kensington, spent the week-end visiting friends in Nova Scotlii and New Brunswick-in the towns of Am- herst. River John, River Hebert. sackvillc and Moncton. In River John. they were guests of Rev. Mr McGowan. former pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Kensing- ton. also of Mr. William Matheson of River Hebert. N.S.-K.

--SIX-MONTHS SENTENCE- A resident of Cape Breton was sentenced to six months in jail yesterday morning in police court IISllll1fnel”SIde for vagrapcy after he had been arrested in a barn on King Street early Tuesday morn- ing following a number. of com- plaints by East and residents of a man either being in or tryinrg to get in their homes. Several artic- les of food, including a pound of butter and a can of salmon, were later found by police in the barn where he had been hiding.-S. -ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS -The number of students now writing entrance examinations at the Summerslde High School from grades 10 and I1 is 196. From grade it time Board exams number 69 white from grade 12. 18 are writ- Lrig the provincial exams. These entrance examinations will run lntil aturday, June 27 while ex- iminstons for grades 11 and 12 will carry on until Tuesday. June I0 Mr. Gordon Beniiett of the Prince of Wales Oollege, Charlotte- town is supervising the exams and is assisted by the following teach- era: Elmer Pineau, Davis Lid. Ilorie. Norman MacDonald. Dorothy Auid. Mrs. Bennett Kelly. Mrs. Doris Toomba. Gordon Macxenzle. Eileen Reid and Mrs. Ira Mac- Donald,--s.

-FUNERAL SEBVICE- Fun. ersl service for the late Mrs. Ora MlCEwen was held Thursday Ifterntron. June 11th. at the Bow- nlass funeral Home in Summer-

( at During the service. which is conducted by Rev. E. .7, Bar. fills. the choir of the Summer- "d' Baptist Church sang ii fav- ""9 it.l'mn of the deceased. "The ggsuiiful Garden of Prayer" and

l."iN'. 0. We-ale rendered R '”i” iihbeerins Hone." Mr. Bar- ?" woke very feeiingly of the E239 Place the late Mrs. Mac- h en had made in the hearts of "1" many friends and comforted 9 bereaved with the Christian h0l'le of re-union in a fairer and :hcPnler world. The funeral was W91”; largely attended and the -Ml tributes were hPAulIfuI and ig”mP'f7us. Interment was in the MN” C9m9i9f.V. Summerside. iii" Mmmltfni service being con. 1”""i i'l.V Rev. E. J. Barrass.-S.

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3-I1ALLMAN'S BUILDING OPTOMETBI ST

L T. EMILE IIIDKEY Chartered Aeeountant

cmldhn Bank of Oommereo Bummer-side. P. It I.

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E. E. PAIIIIMAN opt.n. 3.0.

OPTOMETBTBT miles Ilttod - 3," Exunlnw 93100 lloursi

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W. Albert Robertson

Chartered Accountant '- l'- I. MUTUAL BDIIJJING Granville at Water Street

those writing the Mari-2

St. John. N. B.. are spending a iholiday on Prince Edward Island and are at present in Alberton, iMr: Rogers' home town. where ithey are visiting his aunt. Mrs. J. .E. C. Hunter, and other relatives and friends,

l Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Oliver. Al- ibertou. leave today (Thursday) for ithe United States where they will ;visit relatives in Portland, Maine, '.'ll1(I other centres.

K - ! Seventy-six pupils were present at Alberton school yesterday morning to commence writing en- itrance examinations to Prince of iwales College. Supervising them ,are Mrs and Mrs. Edward Mac- iPhail of Charlottetown. Mr. W. W. Currie and Miss ,Donald of Alberton school staff. and Mr. Cyril Bernard. principal iof Alberton South school. For the .first time Maritime Board exam- inations for Grade XI are being ivvritten here. The sixteen pupils iII'l"IiIl'lR these are being supervised .by Mr. Merritt Callaghan. Sup- ervisor of Schools for this area.

Masonic Grand

continued from page 1

many years.

M.W. Bro. R. H. Rogers, P.G.M. and RW. Bro. W. A. Paterson were directed to prepare and forward a letter of Fealty to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

A pleasing feature of the after- noon sexton was the conferring of the title and honours pertaining thereto, oi PD. Grand Master on R.W. Bro. L. A. MacDaugall re- tiring Grand Secretary as a token of appreciation for his services to the Craft during the I4 years he occupied that office. A substantial purse on behalf of the members in attendance was also presented Bro. iVfacDougall. who exprmeed his appreciation at the bestowal and marks of good-will.

The proceedings throughout were taken part in by M.W. Past Grand Master R. V. Harris. Q.C.. Grand Secretary of Nova Scotia and the .Vf.W. Grand Master of Nova sco- tia. Dr. Perry S. Cochrane both of whom were received with Grand Honours.

Fitting reference was made to the death of M.W. Brother D. E. Baker of Summerslde who for many years cohtributed freely of his time and talent to the tenets of Masonry.

other officers elected were: R.w. Bro. Malcolm MacKenzie. Deputy Grand Master; RE. Bro. D. 8. Montgomery. Senior Grand Ward- en: R.W. Bro. Rev. E. G. Evans. Junior Grand Warden: R.W. Bro. Frank A. vsnfderetine. Grand Bec- retary and R.W. Bro. Gordan c. Lord. Grand Treasurer. The elect- ed officers were installed by P. G.M.. R. E. Kemp as Installing Of- ficer. assisted by P.G.M.. G. G, Wood as Grand Director of Cere- monies.

The appointive officers will be named next week at a meeting of

I vi Rogers. i

Marjorie Mgc.'season both the consumer and the

i ually at

successful Year

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with constructive planning fish marketing could be expanded ten to twenty times. and would pro- duce satisfactory returns to our fishermen. We refer this problem to the incoming Board of Direc- tors. while we are speaking re fishermen'e problems we must voice our regret that our fisher- men have suffered terrific losses in lobster traps and gear during recent severe storms. Our Gov- ernment has promised aid. We trust that our fishermen members will mend and build their traps and boats and put to sea next season as before.

ales Almost Doubled

"We have almost doubled our sales during the past year. Three of our departments, ll) butter and eggs. (2) plumbing cs equipment, (3; insurance. were in the forma- tive stages only. Consequently these departments did not show very much net profit. By next year we expect a vastly different re- port.

"During last season we had four locations rented to handle our business. Fortunately we were able to purchase Swift Canadians Egg- Poultry Division in Charlottetown. Since aquiring Swift's premises we have the bulk of our business oper- stlon is one location. This has and- ed greatly lo efficiency and sav- ing of labour. We feel that this consolidation of business location will save the Co-op. over .s6,000 per year in labour cost which for- merly was not productive. Today '12 have 27 regular employees. eight part time em-ployees. Our weekly wages are in the vicinity of 31800. We also have Pension Plan and Blue Cross for all re- gular employees who were with the Company over one year.

"We have increased the num- ber of customers in all depart- ments. Our customers are all over the North American continent from Newfoundland to Florida, and from Sydney to Vancouver. It is our aim to build steady, sat- isfied customers. We feel that it is an important part of market- ing operations to have a satis- fied farmer on production end and also to have a satisfied receiver on the consuming end.

producer and the consumer happy at the same times. During the past

producer were happy but not us- the same time. When

It is not always easy to lteepl

none of them were worth any- thing. Possibly this year the far- mers will grow less turnips and this will cure the marketing pro- blem.

Butter and Poultry Dept

"Early last year the Poultry in- dustry was not in a very happy condition but the latter part of the year saw the prices on egg and poultry products rise steadily. This year we are in a real.posi- tion to give se vice on butter. eggs and live pou try. We have the former Swift's plant and our volume in eggs. poultry. and batch- ing has surpassed our expecta- tions.

"Fish. We have handled as us- ual a small volume of fish and fish products. The fishermen may have to consider the possibility that they might get along bet- ter in marketing themselves as

can -GUARDIAN.

CHARLOTTETOWN

evening was Mr. R. J. Mcsween, director of marketing, Depart- ment of Agriculture. N. S.

Mr. Mcsween stated that at no time in their history did the co- operative fsce so many problems as it did today. The technological changes taking place with such rapidity tend to outmode the system of business as it was car- ried on in the past.

Imrger llnlta

The fact that the village store is passing out of existence is not a backward movement. Mr. Mc- Sween said. it must give way to the larger unit. Streamlining of co-operatives, imperative as it may be. is not without danger. Control by the people is one of

gravel would prepare the base! sufficiently to allow chip sealing; next year. This work having been thoroughly digested by the City Coutcil at previous meetings was authorized to be proceeded with immediately. I-lowever, before thei placing of any gravel on the streets the commitee arranged to visit the pits from which the gra-i yet was supplied. All City coun-i clllors were notified of the trip and invited to be present.

The street Committee was nc-, companled on the inspection by. five advisers who are employees of the City. Included were the City: Engineer and City Clerk James Fullerton. All were very much im- pressed with the quality of this pit-run gravel. Following this in-

the corner stones of the organiz-. ation and must be jealously; guarded by the membership. The speaker went. on to say that dur-

fishermen's problems are so dif- ferent from all our other depart- ments.

"Wholesale Dept. This depart- ment has greatly increased sales. We look forward to even greater sales during the coming year. We have also set up central advert- ising and sales promotion com- bined with consolidation of buy- ing power, we look for great things from this department in 1953.

"Plumbing and Equipment. Sales in this department have greatly exceeded our cxpectatioiis. We are going through the process of set- ting up an efficient sales and ser- vice in this department. We feel that this department will do an excellent service to our members in 1953. ,

"Insurance. We have had is won- derful support. from our members on Life, five and auto insurance. Our two insurance men outsold all other agents in the Marltiines. Our fire and auto sales are high but we require a still stronger sup- port from our uiembers to make this doprirtincnt self supporting.

"We have this year obtained an opticii on 8. large lot with ad- jacent railway accommodations We can now start planning

If we continue at the rate of expansion. this

t-rations. present

mediately. Now is the time to plan for proper accommodation to house our present volume of busi- ness and provide for further ex- panslon.

EVENING BANQUET

At 7:00 p.m. the members as-

potatoes were 35.80 per 75 lbs. the farmer was happy but not. the consumer. But when potatoes drop- ped to .40c per 75 lb. sack the role was reversed. How to keep everyone in the marketing field well satisfied is indeed a thorny problem.

Potatoes and Turnlps

"We have handled our largest volume of any year in potatoes and during the past season we have loaded several boat cargoes which were satisfactory. We saw this year terrific differences in price. We began last. October with the highest fall price in history S250-2.75 per '75 lbs. snd saw a gradual decline in price until Feb- ruary i5th. Then the decline be- came it landslide to hit 2. bottom

process of this lightning decline many farmers and dealers were seriously hurt but we came through very well. We had no serious losses.

"But one factor we must stress. This year we had far too many claims due to slow deliveries. Sometimes we feel that our local Co-ops are not on their toes in getting shipments out on time es- pecially on a declining market. Too. too, many times we had to make hundred dollar allowances on single core of Potatoes. Simply because the local Co-ope. were not on the "ball" in getting cars but quickly and on time. one other factor which was very much ap- parent was claims for shortages. This season we are supplying all our loaders. (Co-ope and other- wise) with loading charts to place in' cars. We want to best this "shortage nuisance". It is diffic- ult to believe that our ”loaders cannot count."

"Loaders and Co-ops. Please invoice immediately when car is loaded. Not two weeks later. If these three difficulties could be overcome the Potato marketing would be much more pleasant.

"Turnips this season were never too healthy. Pall prices were low. about .350 per bushel and even at these low prices everyone lost money. If we could say we broke even on turnips this season we would be happy. I have listened to;

the Board of General Purposes.

several proposed schemes of handl- l iiig turnip marketing but frankly

"the Kettles"--"MA AND FAIR”-starring Marporie Serial and News.

27c plus 3c-total 30c.

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KENSINGTON

Thursday. Friday. Saturday 7:15-9:15. on Saturday. America's funniest family! Your friends

Admission: Government tax--total 45c;

Matinee 2:30

PA KETTLE AT THE Main, Percy Kilbride. Also Adults 39c plus 6c Children under 15 years

Building Or

Burnmersldu W --- -' r. 0. nos; .

"W-on win-out

BUILDING

CARPENTERS NEEDED

FIRST CLASS MECHANICS FOR IMMEDIATE IEIPLOYMENT

Aimin- sm. THOMPSON.

MB. ROGERS It J. A. MacDonald. House, Tlgnish.

HOLMANAS

Service Dept, Surnmersidc

SERVICE

of Aoc per 75 lb. sack. In thei

sembled at the Queen Hotel ywhere a banquet was held.

Mr. Walter Shaw acted as chair- man. Guesis present included .Hon. A. W. Maiheson. Premier of ithe Province, Mr. R. .I. Mr-Sween. ;director of marketing. Depart- ment of Agriculture. N. S., W. P. MacLeod. r-hief fruit and vege- table inspector.

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remarks which were interspersed with humorous stories. called up- on the Premier to speak.

Hon. Mr. Matheson spoke brief- ly. and intimated how happy ht- llwns to be present at the meeting. He said that he was extremely interested in the work of the co- op movement and hoped that they could work hand in hand with the government for the good of the province as A whole.

He paid tribute to one of the members. Mr. Louis McGuire of More-ll, who shortly will receive. A Master of Arts degree at St. Francis Xavier University. Premier predicted that everyone could not be expected to become a member of the co-oper- stlve movement, which perhaps was a good thing since. as he put it "there is nothing like good opposition." He wished them the best of luck in all their under- takings.

The

speclal speaker for the

building to house most of our op-V

problem will become acute im-i

i .VIr. Shaw after a few opening

ing prosperity there is n tendenrryl

i for interest to wane in the co-. Ioperative. Even in this era of ; prosperity there exists a feelinizi

of uncertainty that could even he: Icailed fear--"A fear of peace . . .3 (We should not. be complacent:

laboiit our security hilt shouldi ,strengthen our co-operatives so; lihat they will he insurance-, ltigninst the uncertainties of the: 'future."

.Vlr. W. H. )fcEwen. general ,

imnn-agar of

wires, said that there was A ten- ldeiicy to forget that Co-op busi- ness is different than the con- ventional type of business as it IS known today. He pointed out that a co-operative is a direct contrast ,In other business. in that its af- ,fairs are directed by the members itlirough the stores, through the viholesiiler. through the manufac- yturcr and so on. He pai'ticuiariy ienipaslzcd the importance of un:- ified action. As he put it "We iiiave nothing to do but gain by isllffil action."

The chairman tiiankerl the var- ious speakers anti added that the aim of the co-op should go he- Qvoiid their own group. it. should iliave the interests of the Prov- int: and of the whole country at ,heart. He illustrated how well this spirit was exemplified in the lScandinavian countries where the imnvriment extended beyond the ifarm to industry and business of every strata.

Prime Minister

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proceeding rapidly so as to be iready for the grand opening on ,July ist, and carpenters, painters. lplumbers, electricians are busy lputting the finishing touches to the large new grandstand.

The track is now a scene of con- tinuous ,activlty as trainers put their horses through workouts in ,preparation for the Dominion Day .races.

r The speedway is the newest and imost modern in Eastern Canada. land no expense has been spared iin trying to make it such.

I Officials last. evening expressed igreat pleasure that their new 1raceway will be fittingly honored by being officially opened by Can- iada's Prime Minister, Mr. St. Laurent.

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Continued from page 1 iafter very careful study the istreet Committee recommended to

that. approximately

the Council two miles be done on city streets. JThls was authorized. The bases of

th cstreets are now ready and the,

vwnrk will be started during the 'hot weather of August.

Graveliing of Streets

A number of streets if built up by approximately three inches of

Norman of O'Leory I

; JOHN J.

CHANGE OF" BUSINESS

Having said my business to Mr. Albert

seniors for their generous patronage and wish Mr. Noonan every success.

Alberron

thank my many cus-

MORAN.

HDLMAII'S

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Birthday Party! OOMINO SOON!

Worth Waiting For!

there!

Maritime Co-op Ser-'C0i”55 ihai dlmmf

spection the Street Committee orig advice of the City Engineer held' a meeting and decided thnti screened gravel placed on top oil the pit-run would give a betteri riding surface. 1

The process now being followed? ll to place the pit-run and a small: amount of screened gravel is ap- plied On top with the whole being rolled into place. This will be fol-. lowed as soon as possible with a; liberal coating of road oil. The latter will lay the dust and at the same time act as a binder.

The chairman of the Committee: istated that it is recognized of, this process? should we get heavy rains there is iiiound to io'.!o'.v a short period of. ylllCnnl'('lll9nCE to the travelling; ipublic. However. when thr- build-I ;up is completed the bzise so form-A .ed will be very satisfactory foi ;next.year's chip scaling.