JULY 26. .1949 THE WESTERN GUARDIAN

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-—BIADIBB _ le sdvts. and auctfon odvts, etc, lington dance hall Tuesday, July “u: ' 39- Hlllkey Bros. Orchestra.

C. Financial Page i cesium. msuaasos rtuph Personals —ll=r may friends regret the

i 1,, Muttsrt, Summerslde. -BBIDAL SHOWER-On Mon- lllness of Mrs. Donald Campbell, Lens River. and hope for an early

day evening. July’ 11th, 1949,

l friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry recovery, Bur. Bomers, New London, to tender their daughter, Alma Lois, a mis- cellaneous shower, in honor of her approaching marriage. As the Wedding March was being played by Mr. lngham Cole, the bride-to- be was escorted by her cousin, Miss Marguerite Adams, to a’ 'agllacsfhitebestlizlarfxierxsadiatllrli: um’ Ontario’ ‘rflved l“ m‘ PM“ Naskets heavily laden with beau- N,“ °“ Fm!” “d " ‘h’ '“°" °' - l ‘m. includin linens ~ ' "'°"‘°" M“ H‘"’"“°“d "°*"" ‘rind ciflnaware sis: a larg'e sum ‘on’ summersimL-s’

n . ‘ oi money. were carried in by Misses Roma Somers and Thelma Graham, and were opened by

l Mrs. Nelson Roberts, \vhile Miss Ruby Cann read the accompany- ing verses, Miss Frances Jolly- more then arranged the gifts on the table. Lois graciously express-

. pd her thanks, and all joined in

i inging "For She's A Jolly Good

i ellow." Refreshments were serv-

i rd by the ladies, and the remaind- rr of the evening was spent in

i dancing. Music was furnished by Messrs. Bruce Murphy and Ing- ham Cole. All joined in wishing Lois much happiness in the fu- ture. — Bur;

—Mlss Beatrice Rankin. R.N., on the staff of the Queen Mary veg. ,erans' Hospital, Montreal, ls vs. catlontng in Summerslde, thc guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Ranklm-S.

—Rev. J’. C. Johnson of Walker.

—-Mr. Wilfred Hiltz, of West. 50W. MESS. was a recent visitor 1° 59a View. where he was the guest of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Fannie Hiltz. He was accompan- ied by Mr. Earl Norton of Nova Scotia. Bu;

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MONTREAL — (CP) — Eleven- year-old Franklin J. Miller is the youngest radio operator in Canada. A seventh grade student, Franklin Passed department of transport ex- aminations for his licence and has been given international call letters VE2AFV. His own transmitter will be in operation soon.

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men of prehistoric times were pieces oi film, called "gorges." i

—Revolving around the deter- mination of a Central American [priest to perform his duties 1n

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Anierlcan audiences, is co-starred as the lieutenant in charge of the police bent in capturing the elusive priest.

The clashing viewpoints of the two men, as each goes ahead with what he considers his duty, motl- vate the tense drama. of the story. which builds to a poignant climax when the Father, alter fleeing to s. neighboring country, deliberately returns into danger to, minister to l. dying outlaw.

A half-caste who treacherously seeks to betray the priest for a re- ward. a grafting police chief and a refugee doctor also play promin- ent roles in the unusual film, which was directed by John Ford and produced by llbrd and Merlan C Cooper for RKO Radio release.

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Deep Regret-Al Passing 0f Miss Marion Elland

Many friends in this Province will learn with deep regret end l sense of personal loss of the death yesterday in the Prince County Hospital of Miss Marion Holland of Summer " in hes- ‘llst year. ‘I'M ’, who was s. daught- er of the lots Mr. and Mrs. A. E Holland. will not only be sadly missed by her friends of many years standing but perhaps more so by the children of her neighbor- hood to whom she we; n friend indeed and in whose home they might at all times find a warm and hospitable welcome.

Bhc was a. great lover of music and a talented musician and her rare sense of humor was a blessing to herself and a delight to all who were fortunate enough to know her,

Miss Holland was direct de- cendant of Captain Samuel Hol- land, o. great friend of General Wolfe.

It may be mentioned in passing that her home on “The Hill" has the honor of having s. relic of early Canadian days Ind one that. is of rare historic interest. A beautiful grandfathers clock pre- sented over a hundred and sixty years ago to Captain Samuel Hol- land by his intimate friend, Ed- ward Duke of Kent.

One brother Arthur Holland of St. Eleanors is the sole surviving member of the family.

The body is resting at the Bow- ness Funeral Hcme until Wednes- day morning at 10 am. from where it will be taken to her late residence on Central Street where a. short service will be held at 1.30 p.m., followed by service at 2 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church. St. Eleanors. Interment will be in the church cemetery-S.

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traffic on the Borden-Tormentlne cor ferry. lt was slated on the slip that the maximum weight of trucks carried on the ferry was 30,000 lbs, After agitation on the part of the Provincial Government the ferry had been replanked for heavy trucks, but, he said, "the ramp used does not permit of carrying vehicles of more than 8,- 000 lbs."

Mr. Campbell quoted, among other statements appearing in the Provincial Government brief, an assurance from Rt. Hon. Mr. Howe that the present ferry service would "adequately take care of tourists who wish to cross there by train or motor." He went on to cite examples of habitual delay in the train and ferry services, which indicated that this statement was very wide of the mark. Emphasizing the importance to this Province of implementing the terms of ConfederatlongMrnilhnlll- bell maintained that under railway management of the cor ferry ser- vice the contractual obligations of the Dominion were being lost sight of. He stressed the special ‘handl- cap placed on agriculture and fisheries due to transportation dif- ficultlas.

Witnesses Called

First witness called by Mr. Campbell in support of the Gov- ernment brief was Mr. B. Grflhflm Rogers, Director of Transportation, Provincial Department of Industry and Resources, who recounted the inconveniences to Island rail traf- fic caused by small freight trains, difficult grades and windln! tracks, and recommended “co-or- dination of services" to relleye the situation.

Mr. Rogers read s letter from K. M. Martin, K.C., counsel for Island Motor Transport, telling of police action by the C. N. R. in keeping the buses off the “Kings Highway" at the ferry terminals in 1937. l-le stated that since 1939, $8,527 had been paid by. the bus company to the C. N. R. for term- lnal privileges, and Pvlllled 011i that bus passengers had also to pay their fare on the ferry. "l believe that this sum has been illegally collected and should be returned to the bus company," stated Mr. Rogers. He stated also he would like to see all train pas- sengers carried across on the ferry in the railroad cars.

The next witness, Mr. E. Offer. Ideal Dairy, Summerslde, told cf shipping fluid milk in American Air Force planes to Harmon Air Base, Newfoundland. He felt that

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more practical methods of trans- port such as "tank" planes.

w Mr. Scales’ Testimony

"l! our little Province were in Upper Canada, we would put On- tario potato growers out of busin- ess," declared Mr. Austin Scales, prominent Island potato grower, speaking of the premium paid for Island potatoes on the Toronto market.

He testified that he believed "any additional increase in freight rates is borne by the producer, and that there is not enough pre- mium to offset the bigh freight costs. Hrnoted also the marked increase in water shipments re- cently, especially along the Atlan- tic coast.

Answerlng a question by Com- mission counsel, F. M. Covert. K. C., Mr. Scales declared thstPrinco Edwardlsland could increase its production four or five tlmcl “if we had the market."

To a question by J. J’. Irlwley, counsel for Alberta. Mr. Scales said the cost of growing an scrc of potatoes was approximately $200. He, himself, had lost $7.5 per acre last year, with over 00% marketed as certified seed. When asked to give a reason, Mr. Scales sold simply, "I did not get enough per bushel."

Mr. Frawley asked. how many hands the potatoes passed before being sold on the Montreal market and Mr. Scales replied: "From the producer to the loader, 'to the shipper, to the wholesaler, and finally to the retailer."

Mr. Frawley: “Have you no eo- operatives? Why do growers not have era-operatives?"

Mr. Scales: “In' an unstable market, such as that of potatoes. the grower wants the top price of the season-not the average."

Quotes Crop Figures

C.N. R. counsel H. E. O'Donnell read from the annual report of the Provincial Department of Ag- riculture, that the potato crop last reported was exceptionally good. Pie quoted freight figures showing the difference between Canadian freight rates and those over U. S. lines and made the point that seed potatoes gained an average of 31-32 cents per 75-lb. bag. “There were no seed pota- toes being shipped when the rates were originally set," concluded Mr. 'O‘Donnell.

Cross-examination of the witncss

was taken over by Ian Sinclair. counsel for the C.P.R. Counsel asked the witness lf it were not true that P.E. Island had axl- ventages in potato growing of sail and climate, cheaper land and thc distance factor to Newfoundland. I-Ie noted the grain defficiency in P.E. Island, and asked the witness if he would benefit if assistance were given to grain growers in Al- berta and potato growers in P. E. Island? Also if he had ever thought of other ways of assistance than the reduction of freight rates? Witness stated he was a farmer and had not thought much on the subject. Before retiring. Mr. Scales sub- mitted to the Commission a re- cently. received tariff on fertilizer freight rates and stated. because of differences with other points, "It ls very difficult for a layman to understand." The tariff was plac- ed on record as evidence.

' Fishery Problems

Enqulrlng into the position of the fish industry on the Island. the witness stand was taken by Ivfr". Eugene German, chairman of the Fisherman's Loan Board, sec- retary of the Fisherman's Central (Jo-operative and Director of lib:- tenslon, St. Dunstsrrs University. lvlr. German pointed out the difficulties of the Island fisher- man who, because of being frozen in during the winter could not "enter into fresh fish contracts for the winter months" thereby for- feiting even the local fish con- tracts which much. of necessity. b6 continuous. The fishermen were thus compelled to a "mamlllfll 0D- eration" in the regular salt fish industry.

Witness quoted the “best produc- " in North Rustioo in the good year i946. u receiving some $2500 "not all clear". He cited also the high cost of lobster fishing.

To a question from Commission counsel. Mr. German stated that he believed P.E. Island fishermen could compete to some extent with New Brunswick fishermen if a. ferry were established between west Point and Buctouche, because of cheaper transportation by lllmks-

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Province, yours will be the most important Commission of all." Pointing out that 73 percent of the Island population ls engaged in production of foodstuffs, the Premier said that lf adequate transportation were available "wc could make a good living selling our products within a. 500 mile radius of the Province, stretching from Labrador to Massachusetts." While the Federal grain rates assistance policy had benefited Maritime livestock producers, it had served to increase competition so that wider markets for Island products are more necessary today than ever, he said.

Coastal Traffic

The Premier believed that when the car-ferry service was estab- lished here, too much reliance came to be placed upon rail traffic. "We forgot our dependence on the coastal trade which mode this 1s- land prosperous ln the past. Today we have lost this trade to a large extent, and we are not able to reach the big market centres by truck, as our competitors ln Ontario and other Provinces are doing."

Emphasizing the value of coasts. trade, the Premier said there are

1300 outports in Newfoundland which can only be served by boats. Yet today the minds of

people of Newfoundland seemed to be "wholly on rail transportation." The P.E,I. Government is seeking to develop coastal trade with the newly acquired motor vessel "Eskimo." "To date, it has been qultc a success, and it will resu.r. I think, in quite a reduction in liv- lng coasts to the Newfoundland people." _

Savings» in cost were effected even in shipping Ontario com- modities such as cement and shingles from this Province to Newfoundland by boot, the Prem- ier pointed out.

"That ls something the Commiss-

ion should get their minds on-the importance of coastal trade as against railway traffic," he said. "In that way they will be looking out for the man who is not repre- seated at present."

He also urged that the Com- mission give consideration to thc

establishment of refrigeration boats for St. John's, Newfound- land.

stressing the importance of air freight. shipments. he sairl - the production of Island fruit had de- veloped perhaps ten times since this outlet to Boston, New York and other profitable markets be- came available. "Today I think we are about the most-alr-mlndeo Province in Canada." A badly need- ed improvement in this connect- ion was extension of the runways at the Charlottetown airport.

Trade Restrictions

The Premier also complain ‘ of numerous restrictions on inter- Provlnolsl trade affecting Island produmrs adversely. "cOTLlGdQTITr atlon," he said, “was supposed t: give us free trade within the Dom- inlom There is no such thing es ‘dumping’ although I notice that term was used in Newfoundland re- cently; that word can only be properly applied to the goods of other countries. We want to get our goods freely into Nova Scotia. and Newfoundland. but we find there are many restrictions". He cited exorbitant truck charges on the Borden carferry, also Federal meat inspection regulations. The latter may be necessary in Provinces with large areas, but the whole Mari- times could well be regarded as one region so far as meat inspect- lon is concerned. This could oe done very easily by c. recom- mendation of this Commission.

Dealing with the Borden-Tor- mentlne service the Premier stressed the inconvenience caused by unscheduled delays, the lack of toilet facilities at the tennln- sis. the urgent need of an oddit- lonsl boat during summer months and other matters, which he believed could only be remedied satisfact-

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orily if the service is taken out or railway hands altogether, and 0p- erated under a Government depart- mlent or by a Ferry COmml5§1Qn_

That is one of the biggest. com. plaints in this Province," he said,

For the next twenty-five years we shall have to depend on ferry com. municatiori, because a tunnel is a]. must out of the question. The ser- vice can be made quite adequate lf it is put under other manage- ment."

I-lc also stressed the need of irn. prvvins the Wood Islands-Caribou service, and of providing winter service between Georgetown and Pictou.

The Premier recalled that dur- ing the last war this Province was left out of account in the way of industrial development, and n” lost a considerable part o: m

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Was there ever such a blending Of sweet chords-all unrehesrsed Beauteous symphony of rapture Rising. falling in the glen

Holds us spellbound and transports

u: To s realm beyond our ken. —D¢\lslu E. Winter.

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Population to other Provinces when war industries wcrc in opergtlcn, 11 Wu think our farmers areal well off as in other places, I can assure you that many of them, ii they can set a good Job as sectior foreman. with the high wages an; short hours prevailing on the rsli» why. would take it any time, Th. Wllses paid by the C.N.R. here an out of line with what 0m- b851, Producers are receiving."

U. S. Gives Hospital To Nfld. Village

WASHINGTON, July 25-(AP)‘_. A House of Representatives armed services sub-committee today re- cognized the heroism of the people of St. Lawrence. Nfld,, by [pprov- lns a bill to give them a 21-bed hospital.

The vlllnse’: 1.500 inhabitants joined in saving the 11v" 9g “lllllny of the officers and men"

aboard two United Stat" navel vessels when the Ihlpl were Wlfliked 0n rocks off the bleak

Newfoundland coast in Febru 1942. m‘

The committee was told by the New Department that had it not been for the heroic action cf the villagers. the death toll from the accident would have been greater than the 104 lost. About 600 others were saved by the vlllsgers.

The hospital, to cost "$375313, would be constructed by the navy.

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