JANUARY 26. 1952

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THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN

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Incinerator Not Required At Dump

--Th, city Dump is well looked mgr, and has reclaimed the land in this area to a great extent." stated Coun. George Keefe, chair- man of the Public Property Com- mittee. in his annual report to the city Council last night?

'-The nearness of the dump to the Charlottetown Driving Park presents a problem. in that noni- mg to any extent can be burnt on the days there is to be night rac- mg," Coun. Keefe conccded. He commended the work of caretaker ircd MacDonald. "Only when there is a southwest wind will there be any nuisance from odor and smoke as far as the Exhibition grounds are concerned.

'Since Sohurman's. the Associ- ..,-ed Shippers, and the Island l-fertilizer Company have become .-stabllshcd in this area. the ap- proach to the Dump now has a Zeal gravclled road which carries Llie traffic during the bad seasons 31' late fall and early spring.

"I believe the dump is sufficient for present demands." Conn. Keefe ilated. "Therefore the purchase of 5 high powered inciiicrator is tint an tirgeiit demand on the taxpay- ::s at the present time."

Mention was made of the instal- lation of a new lieatlng unit for the Market Building. which also provides for the heating of the Public Library if required.

Reviewing the work at Victoria Park. Couii. Keefe explaiiicrl that many dead trees had been taken nut and the underground slirub- bevy cleaned to allow for better rrowth. The field at the west end vas re-seeded with the use of a tractor, plow and liarrow provided iiy Messrs. Wendell Harbour and Frank Hansen. A woven wire fence was erected around this area. Bathing houses rmd brenstwork xrre repaired. A large amount of 'ili was placed along the sea wall "mm the Cundall Home to Brigh- 'on Road, and the concrete sea will on the southwest extremity )l the Park was refaccd with tini- arr.

Coun. Keefe recoinmcndcd to the illentlon of the incoming Council

he condition of the two top tim- wars on the west side .of the Park. uhlch require to be straightener! -n conform with the bottom tim- Irv-s of the sen wall.

i951. he noted. saw on of the old house. residence of

.!ie Park keeper, and the erection of a. new modern semi-bungalow. '-Ie referred also to repairs to the -no: of the Market Building and .o work done on the public squares "llld Government Pond, where a tl'.'W flume was erected at the .luice gate.

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W.C.T.U. NOTES

TRAGEDY IN THE MAKING ANNIE HIRST

In the Pueblo (Colo.) Chieftan "He drinks ii lot now, and runs around. But he promises to change everything if I'll marry him nowi"

What potential tragedy lies in this line. It is so easy for a girl in love to believe every word her sweetheart says. so hard to withhold her faith in his prom- ises. She is passionately in love. and she cannot hear any er!!- cisin of his conduct. She refuses to listen to all the warnings her family and her friends offer. She alone "knows him as he is" and she feels all he need are her faith and her love to straighten himself out.

If a young man wants to re- form, he can do it on his own with no more aid than the knowledge that his girl believes he can. He must make himself fit for marriage. If he cannot do that alone. the chance are 100 to one that he can't do it with his wife's help. .

No girl in her right senses will take such a. chance. There is al- most no other tragedy like that of living with a. husband who drinks. Aside from her shattered faith. she endures the shame and the disgrace that his in- dulgence brings tipon the home. Not. only is money wasted which siiould provide for his family's needs. but little children are de- privcd of a. father's protection. cheated of a. normal home life, reduced to insecurity and abuse. All this suffering and anxiety will attend her married life.

Any girl who finds the boys she is dating is drinking, should cut him off her list immediately. His indulgence is an insult, his weakness deplorable. To be wor- thy of marriage, he must prove himself a man of character. one whose word is his bond. a man on whom she can lean and depend for the rest of her life.

A man who promises he will rcform "if you marry me" is it coward. not fit for a nice girl to consider.

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If I were appointed dictator of all India for one hour, the first thing I would do would be to close all the liquor establish- ments.-Mirhatma Ghandi, quot- ed in LISTEN. Octobcr-Decem- ber,'1960.

Alcohol paralyze: the judge- ment, and that paralysis begins

A3 Pl RIN A 83iliEliiiliiAl A nunocolns

with the first glass.&lr Lauder Brunton. 0 The lower you go in the foims of li-fe the greater is the percen- tage of alcohol that these forms can stand. The creature that can cndure least alcohol. percentage wlsc according to bulk. is the hu- man. That is lll'lE price we pay for the qualities we have. such as discretion, which distinguish us from the lower animals.--Dr. Haven Emerson, in 3 lecture at The Inter-collegiate School of Al- cohol Studies.

in MEMORIAM

MRS. GEORGE GALLANT

The community of Muyfield and vicinity were saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. George Gallant, on December 1. I961. in her sixty-fifth year.

The deceased had been in fall- ing health for some time. but until 4 few days preceding her ” 'e. she had been doing her household duties.

She entered the Charlottetown Hospital on November 2'1, and passed away on the above date. she was the former Lucy Gal- lant. daughter of Pocifique Gal- lant and Sophie Blaqulere, and was born in North Rustloo.

Being of a. mild and loving dis- position she was highly esteemed by all the people with whom she came in contact, but especially by her immediate family and by the people of Mayficld where she spent all he; married life.

She was visited and received the holy rites of the church from her pastor. Rev. Earl Dalton, who also officiated at funeral Mass and at the grave. '

Besides her sorrowliig husband she leaves to mourn three sons and two daughters, namely: Ern- est of Martin, Lot 23; Clarence of Mayfield; and Howard of Hamil- l0.'l, Ontario. Maude (Mrs. Wen- dall Cudmore), Charlottetown and Gertie (Mrs. Elmer Peters) Bun- bury, and twenty-nine grandchil- dren; also two brothers, Bernard Gallant, Charlottetown, and Cy- rus Gallant, St. Mary's, and one sister Mrs. John Doiron of North Rustico.

The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from her home Mayfield. to St. Ann's Church, Hope River, on December 3, I951.

M as: Can rds

Ernest and Annie. Maude and Wendall. Elmer and Gertie. Clarence and Marion.

Howard. Maude and Gertie. Mr. and Mrs. Aubin Gauthier.

Mir. and Mrs. Felix Buote.

St. Ignatius Women's Institute.

Mrs. Peter Doiron.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Charlottetown.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank DesRoches, Charlottetown.

Mr. Bernard Gallant and family. Charlottetown.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gallant.

Muss Anne Gallant. N. Rustico.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gallant.

Mr. and Mrs. John L, Doiron and Joan.

Mrs. Exnma Power, Mermaid.

Mr. Martin Power. Mermaid.

Gallant.

Mr. and Mrs. Fergus Connors, Charlottetown. St. Ignatius School pupils.

Messages of Sympathy Mr. and Mrs. J. Allan Gauthier.

Millie and Will MncEachern. Charlottetown.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Buote Rusticoville.

Ruth and Gerald Powcr. south- port.

Maude Court. Mermaid.

Herb and Annie Carr Cliar- lottctown.

Maude and Alyre Gallant. tlcoville. Leslie Boyce, Charlottetown.

Rus-

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cudmore. Charlottetown.

Selina Ml:Klniion, Charlotte- town.

Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Gallant

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Filly Single and Doublu Rooms with and without bath. . . Two minutes walk from Cornwallis Psrk. Railway Station. Steamship Plan. Business and Theatrical District. Toiletries. Magaxlnel. snack Bar. Post Office. Barber Shop. Spic it Span Dry Cleaners in Hotel.

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St. John, N. 13. Mr. and Mrs.

..ld, Bunbury. Mr. Chester S. McLure Ottawa. Marion O'Brien st. John, N. 3.

Leslie MacDon-

Floral Tributes

Pillow - The family.

Wreath - Mir. and Mrs. Cudmore. Charlottetown.

Spray - Mr. and Mrs. Cudmore Charlottetown. l Spray - Harry and Craig, Charlottetown. spray - Inglis Charlottetown. l

1 Card Of Thanks

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Mr. George Gallant and family wish to thmk all those who gave Mass Cards, Floral tributes and sent Messages of Sympathy and all others who helped in any way in our recent sad bereavement.

UNION ROAD W. M. S.

The monthly meeting of the Union Road W. M.B. met at the home of Mrs. James Maund on Monday, Jan. 7th. The theme of the meeting was "Adventure of Re-

DOROTIIY DIX SAYS-

a satisfactory solution. that should exist in every family. matter to be seriously considered.

to my school prom. years no he dated my sister. who

ANSWER:

pleased at your thought.

DEAR MISS DIX: Which llrl

life. and doesn't believe in love.

just wants a business proposition. now;

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frank discussion with someone who knows you both and is well sc- quainted with your family problems would be the best way to reach

While an inordinate devotion to one's family is not a healthy at- mude leading, as it does, to n childish dependence often lasting into a(lult'yearl. it must not be confused with the affection and loyalty

by an outsider, no matter how much in love with him you are, is ii

DEAR MISS DIX: I am 16 years old and would like to ask a boy He is five years older than I but about two

would be proper for me to ask him to the prom?

Extending an invitation to n prom would never be conatrued as being "forward" by a well-bred .V0unil mim- Of course this particular young man might still look upon you as the "kid sister." so don't be too disappointed if he doesn't accept your bid. By all means. however, do ask him. hope he accepts and you both have a glorious time.

is I young man R. a college graduate and earning a good salary. The first girl is 21. A college graduate and has everything in my friend. but she lscka commonsense. uotcd from high school. and is employed. monsense and is A good companion.

ANSWER: What your frlt-ml wants is a sot-retnry. but doesn't want to pay her salary. Both the girls you describe sound altogether too good for him: what he needs is a cold-blooded fish like himself. The average girl want: u little romance with her marriage; your friend

23 is young enough to give him time to recover from cynicism.

Miss NIIM-n rsnnof reply personally to l'NI(Yf'fI but will answer of general interest through this column.

MAYIIR STRESSES

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the "extra services they desire and need. V

'The modern municipal govern- ment has gone a long way from the days when the protection of life and property were the main function. Today our citizens want. better and more schools. play grounds and community centres. pure water supply, efficient sewer- age systems, smooth. straight streets, and public buildings of which they can be proud.

Prompt Clearance Demanded

"In the old days all that was asked for and required was tohave the business center of the City cleared of snow. but now, in this modern age. in which the motor car is an integral part of the fam- ily life. all streets must. by public demand. be cleared of snow im- iriediately following any storm of size to allow for their operation.

"During the past year the Board of Assessors, which was composed of three outstanding citizens of the City, and backed up by the best posible technical real estate D.dVlIOI'8 in the Dominion of Can- ada, and wlilch was appointed by this Council, completed the work for which they were engaged. when their findings are imple- mented into the tax structure of this City. thus placing the real estate tax on if firm and equitable Lasis. mathematically correct, this City should enjoy an increased revenue at 8. lower tax rate.

"in past years there was a grave discrepancy in the valuation placed on the many properties in our City. Many were paying too much, and many were paying too little. We feel that this reassessment, started and completed under this p"csent Council. has eliminated an abuse in civic administration which has existed in this City for . least the last quarter century and I congratulate you gentlemen for rectifying and bringing about this change which was long overdue.

"We now find ourselves in amost tnviable posltioii.due to this Coun- cfl's perspicaeity. in bringing about one of the most equitable and outstanding assessment rolls of any city in Canada, and now we

other municipalities are knocking on our door to find out how it was accomplished.

High School Site

”We met with the School Board on several occasions to discuss the purchase of a suitable site on -.-.-Ziich to erect a High School. While iiothlng yet has been defin- itely decided upon. nevertheless some progress has been made, in that we realize that something must be done. eventually. in this particular phase of education if our children are to be given the oiiportunlty to equip themselves to take their place in a world where education is the predominating fac- tor.

"Lam very proud to say that Charlottetown water supply from artasian wells is the purest on the North American coiitlnent, recog- nized by laboratory engineers as the finest that can be obtained for the manufacture of soft. drinks, but containing a consistency of hard- l.l':Ss which requires twice the amount for laundry purposes.

'Your Council have made A study of the feasibility of inter- Jccting fluorine into the water supply of our City with a. view to retarding the deterioration of our children's teeth by bacterial action. This move, we trust, will be im-

sponsibiliiy".

The meeting by singing "Blast Be the Tie That Binds" and scripture lesson was taken from James 2, verses 14. 23. Luke 19. verses 20. 21, 24. The hymn, "Come Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs" was followed by sentence prayers. Mrs. B. C. Hardy then gave the Christian Stewardship re a din 5. "Homeward Bound". Roll call was answered by ll members and one vzsitor and minutes of last meet- lng were read and approved.

The treasurers report was then given for 1951 and a temperance reading was given by Mrs. Brent McMillan, "Youth on Liquor". Mrs. A. G. Mallett was appointed dele- gate to attend the Presbyterlal and for the program. chapters from the Study Book were read by Mar- jorie Lamont and Mrs. James Mound.

Program for the next meeting will be taken by Keith Bryenton. Mrs. Earl Livingston. and Mrs. Brent McMillan. Next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. Brent McMillan.

Collection was taken. amounting to 33.00, and the meeting closed by singing. "Work for the Night Is Coming", and the Mizpah Benedic- tlon.

Interference in family attachments

is now married. Do you think it PATRICIA

He would he

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in better in this case? My friend

have the 'better mouse trap' and

plcmented this year by our Board of Water Commissioners. "Our sewerage system requires considerable thought and we must provide sewage disposal to new de- velopments and districts which at the present time do not get this essential utility. because the outlay of money to install this service is so many times more than the rev- cnue derived. "Once again I congratulate you gentlemen of the Council on the street paving program inaugurated during the past year which has.fo-.- lts object. in the main. the paving of many streets and the resurfac- ing of our asphalt streets which, by the continuous heavy traffic have reached the period when the sheet top has become worn so thin that to patch it is futile.

”During the past year many new street lights were added but I know the chairman of lights is re- porting on this phase of City woik and anythingl might say will be read in his report.

Meters And Traffic Lights

"To keep abreast of other cities the chairman of police has seen to it that the parking problem has been looked after by the installa- tion of parking meters, and the traffic by the acquisition of traf- fic lights which should be supple- mented by several more as soon as possible.

"To return to the activities of the Council. several new convey- ances of land were accepted by the City for the purposes of streets for r.e'.v development, so that new ironies could be erected. A further account of this appears in the re- pllrl. I shall make as your chair- maii of streets.

"Another thing which I think is worthy of mention is the fact that the basic rate for labor was raised from fifty-five cents to sixty-five cents per hour, but I feel that with the high cost of llvliig a revision in an upward direction is impera- tlve.

Electric Rates

tDuriiig the year the Utility Board held hearings with the Maritime Electric and the Tele- phone company and while the Utility Board was the arbitrator the interest of the citizens of Char- lottetown were closely guarded by our solicitor, Mr. K. M. Martin vlio kept this Council informed of the proceedings at all times.

'This Council feels that our el- ectrical rates are altogether too high in comparison with other cities of the Maritimes and will continue, I hope, to press for more equitable rates.

"In the early spring the Domin- ion Government. through the Pro- vinclal Government, abolished the Rental Control Board but this Council sought legislation to enable them to pass a by-law respecting" housing and rentals. We felt this was in the best interests of our citizens and rental control is now administered by a local municipal board.

"Again. at the instigation of niaiiy of our leading citizens who meet at City Hall with the sup- port of this Council. it was decid- ed that Charlottetown should spon- sor it Festive Week. You Council- lors and the City employees shar- ed in the overwhelming success vliich crowned this initial endeav- our to make Charlottetown thr- mecca of the tourist who is seek- ing a place to spend his time and which should rightly be called the Touilst Paradise.

"Following this the most signifi- cant event during the summer was the annual Old Home Week celeb- ration.

Royal Visit

”I'he most outstanding event of the past year, in the annals of the City. was the visit of H.R.I-I. Prin- cess Elizabeth and her consort, H. RH. the Duke off Edinburgh. It was my extreme pleasure, and that of my wife. to meet them on their arrival and later at City Hall to present them to the Citv Council- lcn-s and their wives, the Water Commissioners and their wives. the Health Officer and his wife. the wife of the City Recorder. and the City Clerk and his sister. Many favourable comments were made on the decorations of the (iffy and. in particular. the City Hall. both outside and inside. The citizens of Charlottetown greeted the Royal couple with a warmth and sincerity which they, I feel. will long remember.

"Perhaps one or the most impor- tant events which took place in Charlottetown was the conference of the Inter-Provincial Community Planning Board. While this or- ganization is still young. it has Justified its origin. I feel that it will be a factor which must be lis- tctied fo'”1ly all municipalities whose desire is to be progressive and keep abreast of other muni- clualltles. and they can be very beneficial in an advisory capacity.

"And now to return to the fact- ual part of our meeting, I will, direct my remarks to the finances of our City. Councillor Prowse. our chairman of finance. has de- voted much time and energy to this angle of City administration. lint! rightly so-that is his duty- and I congratulate him on run- i.m.; this last year's business on a sound economical basis. To show that. in current account there is A small surplus of 06,177.23 rev- enue over expenditures which be- speaks for him a close and watch- ful cyc over the monthly expend- itures throughout the past twelve months. i