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Woldtime Iceboat Crossings

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me magnificent winter mm provided by the M.V.

ff,:;',I,f5.ii?IVit l. difficult to "real-. ;;e the hardships involved in the

boat crossings of the North- gtbeiiland Strait in earlier days. Up to the commencement of we car ferry service, the corn- mullicltion between Prince Edward Leland and the mainland was of- ten interrupted by heavy ice block- mg winter steamers and

the only communication then would be the lceboats running between ggpe Traverse and Cape Tormen-

m1';'Ile first record of any such grossing was in I825 when one or We trips were made from woos island to Pictou. a diet- ance of some 20 miles.

in 1528 private parties tried crossing from Cape Traverse to me N.B. share. a distance of game 9 or 10 miles. Trips were made sometimes once a month. litter as often as weekly. This mt continued until 1861 when M u:' more boats endeavored to cross at least twice weekly l.;tei- extended to three trips I was C until shortly alter the laiand entered Confederation. worn the Federal Government took r-.-r-i- the service and plans u-c.-e ".1flf.Ie for daily crossings.

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The boats used for this work were about 18 feet long. strongly C0ll)i1'.iCIEd of oak and had two rlinnrlrs covered with iron on the bommi to be used as sleds where sot.t' 111? was to be found. They were equipped with oars and I ran could be set up and could be used zt required. They had straps on each side by which the crew and passengers hauled the boat; uhcil npvii water or lolly was en- tcrvli, the cars were used. the Government took over ,

in. Hospital Alumnae , Meeting '

The regular meeting of the Alumnae Association of the Prince l-Zdwnrd island Hospital was held at the Cundail Home on January trill at 8.15 PM. with a good at. triirinnre. In the absence of the pr:-trident, the vice-president. Miss Jliiil Vntchor, occupied the chair.

Routine business was transacted. ltii.-is Vida Stewart reported a sue. cc.-..-till rummage sale had been livid and Mrs-. Lois MacDonald re. ported satisfactory proceeds from the dance held at the Rollaway in December. Plans were made to sponsor another dance soon. I. notion was passed calling a spec- ni meeting for February 22nd at tjtzrh time an action sale would tr conducted. Twenty-five dollars sits voted for the maintenance of the N'urses' Registry.

rnllowing the business meeting a most interesting and informative liriurc was given by Dr. I, Roch- not on his recent trip to the Near East. Delicious refreshments were then served by Mrs. Wendell Mec- Danald, Mrs. Walter Cox and Miss Ilaiiic MncLaine. -

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the operation each host had a- crew of a captain and four men. Mails and small baggage were carried. and any passengers who wished to take the risk. The fare for passengers was s2.0o,if they helped haul the boat or 31.00 or 85.00 to sit in the boat and not work.

Little is known of the size or equipment of the carrier boats. .

When conditions were good the average time for a crossing was from three to four hours but often Qmes a whole day would be required depending on the condition of the ice in the Straits, and the weather.

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In the earlier days there were several bad mishaps. The first of which there is any record was in 1831 when one boat got caught in drifting ice and was carried some 30'miles off its course. fin- ally lilnding near Cape Egmont after over 12 hours in entremely cold weather. Of the ten men in the boat all except one were

ibaiily frozen. some of them so

severely they lost their feet.

The worst accident was in 1856. On March 10th a boat with four of a crew and three passengers was caught in a raging snow- storm. When within a mile of the Island shore the following morn- ing they were opposite Charlotte- town, the home of two of the passengers who were returning from an American college. Their names were Hazard and Jenkins, one of whom (Hazard) died be- fore they finally made shore near Wallace. N.S. after spend- ing over 60 hours in extremely cold and blinding snow storms. A third passenger, a Mr. Weir. an elderly men from Portland, Maine. lost all his fingers and both feet and died a short time later. All the others were, more or less fro- gen severely, losing their feet and

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The last serious mishap occur- ed in 1885 on the morning of Jan. 21th. three boats with 15 crew members and seven passenge. left the Island shore. The wea- ther was very cold. below zero. Shortly after leaving the share a fierce storm came up and after trying to make headway all day it was decided to camp on the ice all night. Two boats were turned over. making an impro- vised shelter. The storm contin- ued all night and up to about noon next day. About 3 RM. shore was sighted and late that night a landing was made some distance north of Desable. After considerable difficulty they man- and to make shelter in a home about two miles from the shore. after spending 36 hours in the elements. ,0f the 22 men. four lost fingers and tow, six others were more or less exhausted by the cold weather. one crew mem- ber became delirious during the trip and died shortly afterwards.

While there were numerous oc. caslons when difficulties referred to abovo were experienced. no fatalities occurred although many anxious hours would be spent be- fore shore would be made.

This service was in operation llmifst every winter and even continued for part of the winter of 1917-18. although the car ferry service was in operation. The ice. boats were discontinued after that winter.

mm COLORFUL VISITOR

NORTH nay. Ont.-(GP)-Abdul allllm Mehtl. 30-year-old Moslcm "W" Pikiltkn. appeared in native garb when he addressed a meeting here. The visitor wore his fur hat throughout the dinner. with a long Ii-Mk tisht-fitting coat and white

trousers. He is here studying Can-

wlne boners with l'leIsohsnann'e Yelu baking.

adian d' J-drilling methods.

Mn. Fred Flewelllag, Stanley, N.B..

Bakes Prize-winning. Bread, Rolls for Famed Stanley Fair 4

Th h 1-,. ihee1q35'i3Z....Ii"liu"..'ii';”i-.13 "' " fnmdly c to some of the most talented bible in ;he Maritimee. lfou can't at. "II to miss a single trick if you want to be In there with the winners!

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ma Fl lli mm for has not we

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or two about yeast! "I learned long ago that there's no better yeast than l'leiechmann's," says Mrs. Fie- welllng. "Ills good and lively and dependable. To be a suc- eenful cook you have to work with the driest in lenin." ' Yes. that e is success. over the

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TO ATTEND CONVENTION- Mr. F. . S. Jones. City, president of the rince Edward Island Fish and Game Protective Association, has received an invitation and is nttending the annual convention of the Fish and Game Associations of Nova scotla at Halifax. The con- vention opened yesterday and con- cludes today. It is planned to lzold an executive meeting of tilt.- Maritime Provinces Federation of the Associations of which the presidents of each Province -are vice-presidents.

Personals

Miss Mary Ryan has eturned to her home in Avondae ail. spending the past week attendint; the First Aid course in Charlotte- town.

IN MEMORIAM

JOSEPH DUNCAN

The funeral of Joseph Duncan

was held Monday afternoon Jan- uary 21st, from the Cutcllffe Fun- eral Home to St. Peter's Cathed- rul. Mr. Duncan was is native of Fife- shlre, Scotland and came here many years ago with his wife. He wcnt back several years ago but cu his wife's death returned to this province in 1948.

He had been feeling unwell for some time and entered hospitnl last week for an operation 'His death, most. unexpected. came as a great shock to his family and friends. I

Mr. Duncan was popular among those who 'had the privilege of knowing him. He always had A smile, a cheery greeting and a kind hl'Urd when one met him.

He became Pipe Major of the 1i.O.A. Pipe Band when it was orc- an.zed in llliifi. He retained com- mazld of the band until he left on leturn to Scotland.

A veteran of the First Great War, he fought with the famous Gordon Highlanders. In 1936 he went overseas on the Vlmy Pil- grimage where he met many of his old buddies.

He was Past Wm-shipful Master of Boyne Lodge L. O. A.

He is survived by two sons Mat- thew and William. both of whom live in Charlottetown, and a daugh- ter Annabelle. Mrs, Donald Suiccr of Knaphlll. Waking, Surrey Eng- land.

The funeral service Monday al- tcrnoon 'was conducted by Rev. Cnuon E.M. Malone. assisted by Rev. W.G. Hogg.

Present in the capacity of lien- orarvpallhearers were members of the L.0.A. Band who formerly played under his leadership. They were Pipe Major Albert MnrLeo(l. Harold Saunders. Percy Groom. Louis Ward and Clive lifncKay. and Art Cudmore who had been iinnd secretary for a number of years.

The active pallbearers were Ray Ruote. Robert Craig. Willlnm Bov- riis Harry MacLeod. Norman Lar- tcr and Herbert. Vesev.

Members of the Canadian Lo-. glor. attended in it body. The Le-I glon Burial service was conducted by F.W. Smith. Piper 11.8. Mac- Laren played the lament "Flowers of the Forest". The Last Post was sounded by William Ciinissou.

Interment was in St. Peter's cem- ctciy.

civil service salary - Subject To liarnishee

22- (cm - A by Mr. Justice. Ontnrlo Su-3

OTTAWA. Jan. recent judgment Aldous AYIEXI of the promo Court may provide an direct way to seize snlaries of civil servants for payment of debts.

The judgment involved an em- ployee of the publicly-owned CBC. Mr. Justice Aylen ordered that his cheque be paid to the sheriff of Carleton County.

The sheriff was directed to de- duct :10 a month and apply It against a small debt owed by the employee. After making the dc- cluctlon. the sheriff was ordered to pay the remainder of the sal- ary to the employee. '

some legal sources said the Judgment may provide an indirect way to garnishee the salaries of civil servants. heretofore protected was gal-nlshee proceedings by

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Justice Department officials sai.- they were not familiar with the Judgment. They declined to comment because of the possibil- ity of an appeal.

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Elmer J. Maolhelson. who passed away- January Bard, 1989.

This tliy we do remember. A loving thought we give To one, no longer with as not In em hearts still lives.

Iver Remembered by Mother, sisters and Brothers.

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HEAR SUZANNE BIIENTON. pianist. and P. W, C. Girls mn- semble at College Auditorium. Tuesday, February 5th. at 8.30. Tickets at door; 50 cents; students 25 cents. .

strange But True

By F. H. MacArthur

The birds are the world's great- est migrants. They have the in- stinct to seek a warm climate and therefore never have to make pre- pzirntlons for cold weather. Most of our song birds travel back and and forth every year between a winter home in the South and A summer home in the North.

There are many animals besides the birds which winter in the south and return north at winter's cnd. Among these are reindeer, Polar bezers, buffalo, Alaska fur soaks and sonic whales also migrate in the Spring and the Fall.

And among the cold-blooded an- imals lllat make long migrations cttch year are salmon, shad. eels.

These creatures of Nature move to new homes in the winter chiefly l.rc' use the cold destroys their food Sup . y.

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if you should walk along the allure of Kaiiki one of the west- orn islanrls of the Hawaiian groups. you would tread upoil white sand cnlnposed of coral, shells and part- icles of lava. There's nothing un- uoual about that. but the amazing thing about these sands is that. when trodden on. they give forth it sound like the barking of a dog!

If you take up a handful of the sand mid rub it briskly the same: phenomenon is prdduced. The sound varies with the degree of lent, the dryness of the sand. and the amount of friction employed. The dryer the sand the louder the sound-ii. couple of persons racing along the shore will cause the Kind to give off a noise like rolling thun- cicr.

if you are interested in stories of the "singing sands" I refer you to Lord Curzon's "Tales of Tra- vcl."

England's Emily Post wrote is l-ook on Etiquette iu 1ll6,3, and on page R0 you'll finl:l'this amazing pnrairtnph.

"The perfect hostess will so to it that the works of male an fe- male authors be properly separated on the bookshelves. Their proxim- ity unless they happen to be mar- ricd should not be tolerated."

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A King who ruled Egypt 6000 yrnrs ligo izovcrncd his people ac- cording to the rules laid down in a bee community. He was wise cnniiizli fn know that the bees ran flu-Ir llltlc nations smoothly. In- (If-'10. nil mankind could learn some valuable lessons from the bee and the ant. And the Biblical phrase "co to the nut, thou sluggard. con- sltier her ways and be wise" con- tains ll world rf suggestions which we all might profit by, if only we did as Old Solomon advised.

The busy round of daily 0-hot?-R in the hive goes on through the times when old bees die and new ones come into the world. The work is carried on so systematic- ally that no effort is wasted. No time is lost in quarreiing about uliat work this or that bce should do. And cverytliinz that every hee rlnrs halos along the work of the

rommlliiity. I

C I The first government lottery in nnndn was held at Nova Scoti-l. ', to provide funds to biilld L3. mbro llghthoiise. at the entrance of Halifax harbor. the oldest Eng- Ililll built lower in the Dominion.

t.non tickets at 3 pounds each were distributed. 200 prizes were drawn. the first being 500 pounds. nnrl no of 7 pounds each. Fifteen prr cont was deducted from win- rcrs to make 450 pounds. estimated cost of the lighthouse, now one of the most. important light and wire- less. stations on the Atlantic sca- bnnrd. '

Before nests arc constructcdmost birds choose mates. A male and a female pair off. and work together to raise their family. But some of the larger birds like the eagle and visit Illllvk. keep-their same mates your nfter year.

it is interesting to note that the maic brown-ilirashers and calblrdt end some others of the male spec- ies fiv north in the spring before the females do. in order to have the nesting place picked out be- fore the arrival of the females.

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And believe it or not. most birds build their nests near the kind of food their babies will need. This mites valuable time flying long dis- tances. Llke all babies. little blrde must be fed often which is anoth- cr reason ifor building the nest near the feeding grounds.

The chimney swift has a taste in dwelling places different from that of any other bird. It gluu its nest to the inside of a hlmnay. a second choice is a hollow tree.

The crowbird being a poor car- penter and a bit lazy. doesn't both- cr building a nest at all. Instead. the mother lays her eggs in the nest of some other bird. But that's lint the whole story. The owner of the home is obliged to hatch out the eggs of the erowblrd and bring

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Nests made of clay are shaped with the breast and feet. The fe- male attends to this important the '

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anglnformal talk on life in India ,.t pleasing feature followed with which proved interesting and in- Mrs. Kipfer singing two solos and strllctive. Questions were asked Mrs. Dlgnan also contributing. A and answered, which formed an social hour followed with music open discussion. and singing, with Mabel Andrew The president. Mrs. Elsie Cam- leading at the piano.

cron, extended a vote of thanks to A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Ashford on behalf of those Mrs. Wright, assisted by Etta Present. Lockhart and Lena Love.

The Neighbors sy George 'clark

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of the ” Cincinnati-men whole ancestors helped wrest America from Britain 115 years ago. The Prime Minister is shown receiving the Golden Eagle from Maj. Gen. Edgar Erskine Hume, society president.

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Part one

”Oh after Martin. any other man seems tame anr. dull and un-' interestingl" she said,

Rusty eyed her ruefuliy. "Don't ever say that to any other man. It's a challenge. puts his back up. sets hint to work trying to make you eat your words and first thing you know you're off to the races agmll!" He warned her. "With me your perfectly sale, of course.'

"Meaning that I'm not -your type?" she flashed in resentment.

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Bugs Donovan and Doc Harper arrived the following afternoon in the station wagon with Honey. And Honey, smudged and grimy in her work-stained clothes was weak with laughter when she stop- per. the car and the two men got out. Bugs was five feet five and skinny. His thin, narrow'face was newly brown and wore a foriom look; his mouth was big and be- neath his amall. slightly crooked nose looked enormous.

Doc Harper, on the other hand. was tall and heavily built. though not yet fat. He was still a hand- some msn, with a thick shock of white hair. eyes that were coldly blue a mouth that was thln-lip- pad. and a voice that was a. little querulous. His clothes were well cut. well brushed and neat. but far front new.

Buzz welcomed them with frank delight; Mary sue was glad to see them.

Rusty was introduced and Bugs looked at him sharply.

"Old Randy's son? Well, I'm dam -er - darnedl' he checked

himself elaborately. "How's the old boy?" "My father died nine years

ago" said Rusty.

"Hell-er-gosh. I'm sorry." said Bugs quite sincerely.

Dinner that night was complete- ly hilarious. Bugs proved to be what Buzz called "a. natural." He had a seemingly inexhaustible' fund of stories. some of them frankly rlbitld, fl few even border- ing faintly on the blue: but the fact that he would embark on one of these stories and be well into the middle of it before he realized where he was going. and then his frantic attempts to "clean up the gag" without spoiling the story.

only added to' the amusement of the others. 0 I 0

Doc turned to Rusty and asked quietly. "Have you been, or are you just going?"

Rusty smiled. "Thanks, I've

been!" he answered.

"I thought so." said Doc quiet- ly. ”l saw a bunch of follows in Florida that had been around the big hospitals and the AM" Re- distribution Center. I got to the' point where I could tell, almost as much from a fellows look as from his ribbons, whether he'd been over or not. I imagine it's quite a war!"

"Quite," said Rusty and now his face was set and hard.-"A bit rug- ged but-you've got to take it."