. Old Home Week got under way last Mionday evening with a broad- east in which speeches were de- livered by His Honor the Lieut- inant Governor, the Premier. His Worship Mayor B. Earle MacDon- lld. the Minister of Agriculture ind others, extolling the many mprovements to the grounds. the )uiiding of new "stables for race iorses and accornmodatlon for live- itock. Premier Jones men-tioned that a total of s156.000 had been earmarked for improvements at -he Charlottetown Exhibition slant. one-third of which would be paid by the Dominion Govern- nent. one-third by the local Gov- vriiment and the balance by the Driving Park Association. Future plans call for the building of a new grand stand and I covered arena for the exhibition of live- stock and other activities. Great ri-edit is due to the promoters of :1-ie idea and the co-operation IhoW'n by the governments In aid- .ng this. the finest Exhibition east of Toronto.

The races on Monday night drew a turnout of between three and four thousand and were ex- cellent with new records set up in several. .P.J. Cadegan's Arion- way (W. Lewis) won the first mile .n the 2nd Division of the 2.26 Trot in 2.22. and Winnie's Last the second dash in 2.17. Winniels Last was driven by the owner. Robert Shea. due to an accident to her driver Len O'Meara. Celia Sherren. owned by D. C. Rankin. North Sydney. and driven by Mike Jabalee, was a surprise winner of the final dash. taking a new re- cord of 2.19 215.

In the 1st Division of the 2.25 Pace Harry Hirsch's Joan Chief was a winner in 2.11 U5 for driv- er Mauger. with Chocolate Dip (C. OBrien) second and Abner the Great (Sobey) third. In the second dash of this event Abner

the Great showed his e form. winning in 2.l'1 2l5.whi knocked three-fifths of a second of! his

record. Campbell's Buddy (Mc- Gregor) that we have predicted so much for. was second. Alan Mac was third and Joan Chief fourth. In the final dash of this event Albner the Great won again in 2.14 with Ca.m'obell'a Buddy second. Chocolate Dip third and Alan Mac fourth.

In the .2nd Division of the Jun- or Free For All Miss Knox. own- ed by Commander G. H. Buntain and driven by Joe Hennessey. won in 2.09 ZI5, lowering her re- zord from 2.10. Lock Hanover (C. O'Brien) 2. Ohio Hal (W. Lewis) 3. Colonel Looker (Kennedy) 4. andl Time Table 5. In the second dash of the same event Lock Han- over won in 2.00 W5. Ohio Hal 2. Mis Knox 3. In the 1st Divis- ion of the Junior Free For All Dicik Erla 2.04 IV5, owned by Nor- man Acker of St. Stephen. and driven by Roy Creamer. was the winner in 2.08 325. This horse does not appear in the Year Book for 1960. He is an 11-year-old bay gelding by Dick Reynolds 1.59); and his dam is Ei-la. 4. 2.01M. a daughter of Clta Worthy 2.0914. also the dam of Watchim 2.06. He was sold at the Harrisburg sale last Novernlber and has certainly been a good buy for the new owner. in second place after a brief fight to win was Argot Pointer (Cormier) who on Wed- nesday night previous had taken I record of 2.07. Dick Er-la won the second dash also in 2.08 325 with Vella La Vel-la (MacDonald) 2. Jenny Lynn (Campbell) 3. Mannister Direct (Sobey) 4. Ar- zot Pointer 5.

Tuesday night's racing card was rained out and carried over until Wednesday. The 1st. and 9th dashes of the 2nd Division of the 2.25 Pace were won by the three- year-old pacer Anne's Boy. owned and driven by George A. Callbeck of Summersidc. Her firat' mile in 2.14 W5 is a highly creditable re- cord. It is some years since a -juvenile pacer of such class has shown up here. The three-yeah old Shining Hour (W. Lewis) was 2-2-2. Lady Abner (Moreside) 8- 3-3. The 2nd. 6th and 10th dash- es of the 1st Division of the 2.26 Trot saw Lusty's Queen. by Lusty Frisco 2.0718. owned by Hines A: Nicholson of Halifax. and driven oy Lloyd Walker, top the sum- mary with 1-1-2. The four-year- old Tyndall Sen-uple. owned and driven by George Woodside. now residing In Fredericton. was 3-5-1 and Joandale (C. Willis) 2-2-5. The first heat in 2.14 was a new 'ecord for Lusty's Queen and Tyndall Sernple also took a new -ecord in the tihrd heat-2.16llb.

The 3rd and 7th dashes of the It Division of the 210-220 Clas- sified resulted in a split up. Rusty -Ianover. owned and driven by 5:111 Woodcock. St. Stephen. won "he first heat in 2.11 W5 with frince Budlong, owned and driven ay Harold Cudmoro second. The second dash was won by Prince in 2.14 with Josedale (McGregor) 2. Crunder Chief (W. Lewis) 0. The 4th and 8th dashes. 2nd Division 2.10-2.20 Classified were split up with Abbeland (W. Jardine) owned by .1. Watts, Gaspe. P.Q., winning the rat In 2.10 all. a reduction of one-fifth of a second off his record. BI y Mcvey, owned by Dr. Temple ooper and driven ay Harvey Cormier. won the un- sr dash in 2.11 U5 with Abbe- .and 2. Silk Hal (-Mcorsgori 2-5.

Wednesday night's racing card of eleven dashes drew an enorm- ous attendance. even larger than the afternoon. The in and out dashes of the no-no Classified Oth Division were won by the re- cently Imported three-year-old pace Clout: the

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He is owned by Harry Hirsch of Sydney. and was driven by Titter Mauger. with Valley Long (Llew- elyn) 2-3, Just Flicka (H. Cud-

-more) 5-2, Shy Ann 2nd (R. O'- Brien) 3-5: time, 2.19 US, 2.18 M5. The 2nd and 7th dashes of the 2.10-2.21) Classified. 5th Div- ision. was split up between Billy Conn, owned by E. Bowness, Summerside. and driven by Claude OiBrien. with 1-2, New Look. owned and driven by James Mc- Gregor. 2-1. Dudy Bucllong (R.l O'Brien) 3-4: both heats in 2.14 U5. 1

The 3rd. 8th and 11th dashes featured the Free For All Trot with six of the best trotters in the Maritimes taking part. Jen- nie Kalmuck, owned and driven -by Lorne Letchcr of Springhill. N.S., was 1-1-1. Cobblestone (W. Lewis) 2-2-2, Nell Kalmuck (W. Kelly) 4-3-3. Great Doon (R. MacDonald) 3-6-6; best time 2.12. The 5th and 10th dashes of the 3rd Division of the 210-220 Classified were both won by Dale 8. (Claude O'Brien), owned by George Hughes. Brackley; Richard Budlong (Woodcock) 2-4, Miss Donna Mae (Letcher) (-2. Rosalie Hooper (Conmier) 3-3. '

Another large attendance saw the racing on Thursday afternoon with the ten dash program full of action and a lot of new records taken. In the 1st and 6th dashes of the 3rd Division of the 2.21- 224 Pace, Lil Frisco. owned and driven by Don McNeill, won the first in 2.16 U5-a new record for her. and was second in the other dash which was won by Lindy H.. owned by Phil Cobb. Charlotte- town. and driven by Harvey Cor- mier. Random Harvest (Lewis) had the next best summary, 2-4. Bonnie June (O'Donnell) 4-3. The 2nd and 7th dashes, 2nd Division of the 221-224 pace saw Freddy Scott. owned by Dr. J.A. Dona- hoe, Truro, and driven by R. O'- Brien. win the first in 2.15 2l5 and Neil Budlong (Hennessey) the other dash in 2.15 3x5-a new record for this good pacer owned (by Fred Taylor. Breadalbane. Prairie Pete. owned and driven by H. Andrews. Sydney. won the first heat of the 1st Division. Classified Trot. in 2.13 4X5-a new record. Bud Kalmuck. owned by J. E. Given of Halifax, and driv- on by Balbo Gould, won the oth-

er dash in 2.12 25. also a new record. Lustkia (Kennedy) was 3-5 and Jimmie A. (OlDonnell)

6-3. It was a real nice class of good trotters. In the 2nd Division of the same event both dashes were won by that honest little trotter Bonn-ie Dale. owned by Chester Birt. Mount Stewart. and driven by Willard Kelly. Play- away (Cormicr) was 2-2. best time 2.18 2l5.

In the 5th and 10th dashes. ist: Division 2.21-2.24 Pace. Lela Bud-I long. owned and driven by Leol Collins. Montague. won the first in 2.14 with Carl Aubrey (Ken- nedy) 3. AbegweitMIlady (Smith) 3. The 2nd dash was won by Captain Missouri. owned by Al- fred Lowery.MonIague, with driv- er Llewellyn up. Friends of Al- fred. VVIIIO has been laid up with an Injury received in driving at St. Peter's. will be glad of this win. Time. 2.15 U5.

Thursday night's races were witnessed by probably the largest crowd of the week. the feature event. the Free For All. account- ing for this greater interest in the racing. The 1st and 5th dash- I es. 4th Division 2.21-2.24 Pace; saw the veteran Bob Canuck, owned by Gregory and McLean. of Charlottetown and Souris. and driven by Len 0'Meara. win the first in 2.16 V5. Len had been badly bruised in Monday night's racing and all were pleased to see him out again. He is one of the best liked drivers racing. Bob was second in the other dash. won by Silver Sis, owned by Mrs. Mike Ja-balee of North Sydney and driven by Mike, who years ago piloted one of the greatest pacers that ever stepped over a. Mari- time traok-Marjorie M. 2.0'W4. The 3rd Division of the 2.25 Pace was a three heat affair with Hardroad Bill. owned and driven by Harold Stead. Brackley. win- ning the first and third dashes and Sister Mary, owned by the H. at S. Stable and driven by Har- vey Cormier. winning the middle dash in 2.18 U5-a new record. Norine Grattan (Smith) was 2-3- 2. The 3rd Division of the Clas- sified Trot saw the dainty little fashionably bred three-year-old trotter Pet Hanover, owned by Roy Bevan and driven by James McGregor. winning both dashes and taking a record of 2.18 U5. When this more came here she

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double program of afternoon an evening Old Home Week racing took a severe rap on the knuckles from the weatherman

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during yesterday when continual rain forced the postponment of both sections of the program. Al- ready having suffered a setback on Tuesday when the evening pro- gram for that date was rained out. officials were just getting nicely over the inconvenience and in a position to wind the full week's show up in its entirety by Satur- day with fine weather on Wed- nesday and Thursday, when the

weather threw a large monkey wrench into proceedings yester- day.

0 0 I But as the saying goes. "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good" Racing fans who will be having a holiday respite from the weekly chores of business will be given the opportunity of seeing some top-notch racing both this after- noon and evening when yesterdays postponed program will be held today as a gala windup to a full week of harness racinz entertain- ment. Featuring four classes in the afternoon and four more in the evening, a large total of 20 dash events will be witnessed during the full program. 0 O

Highlighting the afternoon card will be the Free-For-All Pace (Classified) when six bearcats of the racing oval will battle it out for top honors. Seen in action in that event will be Argot Pointer. the pacing stallion who twice dur- lng recent weeks has clipped off the mile In 2:07 river the same track. and Ohio Hal. Col. Looker. Mannlster Direct. Vclla La Vellii and Miss Knox. all leading con- tenders who can be depended upon to come up with a maior upset when it is least expected. other classes on the same card wIt' bring together five starters in the first division 2:10-2:20 pace. t.hc' second division of the same class also with five starters and last. but by no means least. the classified trot and pace with five top-notch en- tries.

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Heading the evening card. which will bring an excellent dasrlay of Old Home Week and Provincial Exhibition Association racing to a close, will be the classified pace that will present such leading en-

tries as Abner the Great. Jerry Lee Volo. Dale B.. Campbellls Buddy. J. S. J. and Miss Donna

Mac in what is expected fr he a thrilling racing feature all its own. Supporting the Classified Pace on the nlghtcan will be the fourth. fifth and sixth divisions of the 2:10-2:20 pace. Two of those div- lsion will send out six starters each while the other will feature five starters, All three divisions are ex- pected to produce plenty in the may of thrilling track action I O I

Racing. however. isn't the only sporting: fr-nture that will hold the spotlight over the weekend. Golf, tnnnls and baseball will also come Ln for more than their share of attention from the sport following public. I O O Q The Summcrside Golf Club will be the site for the centre of local golfing interest. A large field of golfers will tee-off there this afternoon in the opening 18-hole-.2 of competition In Provincial am ateur championship play, while at the Charlottetown .TennIs Club. located In Victoria Park. a special opening ceremony of a new clubhouse will be held in conjunction with matches In the annual senior club tournament. His Honor. Lt. Governor '1'. W. L Prowse will dedicate the new building while many other special guests of" civic and tennll circles will be present. 0 O I

The resuming of City Baseball League play after a full week of Inactivity will be the leading feature In that department when the Rovers and Stars will claln over Memorial Field on Sunday

could neither pace nor trot a

Boy Bevan. are tickled to see her ' do so well. Congratulations alsoi to owner-driven Sheen who was. 2-2 with Bertha. Graltan.

The real fireworks were reserv- ed for the Free For All. Many thoussncl were expecting a pos-

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For Sal

TWO RACE HORSES

llhotlola D. and Damn Mae.

Can be seen at the Charlottetown Raceway

three-minute clip .and the manyl mmd3 0' Ill" 30” 5PO"3""" 'uIe winner before playoffs begin.

nfternoon. The match will be one of three games left to he play- ed to decide the regular sched-

It will be an Important clash for both teams and plenty of good ball is anticipating.

Carloadings

O'1"1'AWA. Aug. 17-(CP)-Can loadlngs on Canadian railways decreased during the week ended Aug. 11 to 76.176 cars. compared with 78,613 cars for the previous week. but were above the 75,461 car! for the corresponding week a year ago.

The Bureau of Statistics re- ported todsy that Increases over the similar week last year were shown In loadings of grain. or-. building materials. pulpwood. gasdllne, and woodpulp and pap- er. Decreases were registered In Ilveltock. coal and lumber.

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THE GUARDIAN, CHARLOTTETOWN

and evening. Entries follow:-

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Great Doon. Kalmuck.

Pointer. Miss Knox.

Long. Billy Conn. .

D.. C. Albert Budlong.

J. S. .1. Miss Donna Mae.

The Prince Edward Isianil Amateur Golf champicnships will get underway at the Summerslde Golf club at two o'clock this after- noon when the first 13-holes of the 36-holes medal play compet- itions will be held.

The final 18 holes of play will be held at the Belvedere course of the Charlottetown Golf Club next Saturday.

The keenest type of competitive play is expected when Art Mac- Kenzie of the Charlottetown Club will defend his Provincial title against an expected entry list of sixty competitors.

All entries will be received at the Summerslde club on arrival and match draw will be arranged on entry.

Competitions will be held in three divisions if enough entries warrant It and prizes will b.-

awarded for low net and low gross in each division.

Famed Bisley Marksman Dies

VIOPORIA. B. C.. Aug. 18 - (C-P)-Major Fred Richardson. B0. famed Bisley marksnan. died to- day.

Born in Wakefield. Eng. he joined the Territorlals when 16”. and came to Canada two years later.

He was A member of Canadian rifle tennis which went. to Bliley 23 times.

The greatest prize-the KIng'r. Prize-eluded him. but he won most of the others. including the Prince of Wales Cup. and the Dm- pire All-Comer: Aggregate.

At the Dominion Rifle Associ- ation meeting in Ottawa in 1930 he won the Goveri-or-Ge'nera1's Medal in a spectacular finish.

Commands local Operation Of ' Pari Mutuels

Mr. James Higglnson. Dominion Department of Agriculture. Ottawa. Is In Charlottetown this week on official duties. His Department has long had control of purl-mutuel betting for the running races. but a recent amendment to the Crim- inal Code has brought humus racing under their Jurisdiction at well. and Mr. Higginson came here to attend the Old Home Week races. )

He reports that conditions here

are good and the management of the local track Is doing a good Job. Asked if he had heard any ccmplal i from parl-Inutus' cun- tomerl, he said that the customers here could have "every confidence" In the local management. Mr. lfinlnson stated that the Imam In effect hm wu the some as that employed on-the larger and was work- ing very satisfactorily.

The Angler fish found in It lantlc water: gets its name frcm the belief that It attracts prey by If! All ll! head. K

Ohio Hal. Col. Looker. Mannister

Tonight

4th. DIVISION 2.10-2.20 2nd START Colleen Adam. Junior Hal. Rosalie H.. Ensign Joe.

5th DIVISION 2.10-2.20 2nd START Dudy Budlong. New Look. Just Fliclga.

dth. DIVISION 2.10-2.20 2nd

Abner The Great. Jerry Lee Volo. Dale

TODAY'S RAGE CARD

- llacos start At 1.45 p. In. And 8.15 I). III.

Yesterday's postponed program of Old Home Week and Provincial Exhibition will be run off this afternoon

This I Afternoon

lat DIVISION 2.10-2.20 2nd START I Silk 1-Isl. Josedale Clipper. Billy McVey. Prince Budlong. Abbe-

2nd DIVISION 2.10-2.20 2nd START Miss Commando, Crusader Chief, Filbert. Lucky Number. Cyclonic CLASSIFIED TBOT O PACE Annie Scott. Cobblestone. Chocolate Dip. Jenni-.

2nd START FREE FOR ALL PACE CLASSIFIED 2nd DIVISION

Direct, Vella La Vella. Argol

Babe Britton

Globe Trotter. Valley

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Calumet Onward. Shy Ann 2nd.. Eleanor G.. Quick Lick. Rhorloia

CLASSIFIED PACE

B.. Campbells' Buddy.

Amateur Golf Tourney Opens At Slside Today

PHIL SIGNS T00

Cluo Lamoure-ix received a signed contra; ' and playing card

P. E. Islanders manager-coach Leo announced I. he

Hockey

from defencsman Phil Vitals (above) yesterday. making the third player of last year's Mari- time "Big Four" champions to sign for the 1951-52 hockey sea- son. Preceding Vltale were team- chptain Wes "Bucko" rralnor. ace Islanders centre and Johnny Dutchak, all-star rearguard in the Big Four circuit last season.

The re-signing of the husky, 11'! pound Vitale. the man who was the nemesis to every opposing for- ward in the Maritime: last year will be a big insurance marker In the local Club's fight for promin- ence In the winter's forthcoming hockey wars. Phil. accompanied by his wife. Is expected to arrive here a couple of weeks prior to the commencement of the training season.

Coach umoureux also had oth- er good news. He received a tele- gram from right winger Johnny Black yesterday stating "I am It. top condltlonssnd will be arriving in time for pre-season training."

flailing from Edmonton, Alberta the classy re-inatated pro who made such a strong impression with local fans and Maritime 'ioc key followers in general before hi was sidelined with a serious knee- Injury. will be another strong factor In Islanders bid for Ma:I- time Major League honors this year.

Markets At A Glance

(by The Canadian Mean) Toronto - Industrlals. western oils. base metals rally.

Montreal - List holds steady. New York - Recovery continues. New York Cotton future: closed five to 75 cents a bals high- er.

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WIINNTPX .- agar of Mlnitobf

s only .. aemsat retail butcher shop so-ya Winni- pegers consume almost 3.000

pounds of horsemeat 'every week. Most pqiular cut. are tenderloin

matcupoum.

. the resultant. fry

For years the writer has, through

the medium of this column. ad- vocated and worked hard for the commencement of an extensive and province wide program of dam building. I have long contended that better and cheaper dams could be constructed by eliminat- ing the old waste gate system and instead diverting the stream course after a solid earth embankment had been built across the original channel. Thus a natural fish lad- car is available for trotit ascend- ing from the sea to contlntie on into the dam instead of being forced to halt at the sluiceway pool where they were victims of any illceal method of taking that