The old Post Office building. vhich is now being remodelled as a new Town Hall for Summerside, is of historic interest.

Built of brick. it was completed in. October, 1806. at a cost of 531.- 000 with Mr. Pierce Perry as the contractor and the interior archit- ecture was finished by Mr. T. J. Clark. An unusual sldelight, re- membered only by a few. is the fact that this building was design- ed and intended to face in the dir- ection opposite to which -it was constructed. When the foundation had been completed. it was discov- cred that an error had been made in the reading of the federal blue- prints and the only way of over- coming that mistake was to redes- ign the front.

In 1847 the town's first Post Office was established in a small house a short distance west of where the Clifton House stands with Mr. Patrick M. Power as postmaster.

SUMMER SIDE

Tradition relates that Mr. Pow- or was instrumental in having the early name of "Green's Shore". or "'l'hc Wharf" changed to its pro ent name by requesting the postal authorities in Charlottetown to mark the mailbags "Summerside"

his malls per "Summerside". This occurred just a few years after Colonel Harry Compton, who lived on the Richmond Bay side of the island. came over the hill to the southern side one March day and. surprised with the strength of the sun. exclaimed to Mr. Joseph Green at "The Wharf". "Why, you are on the summer side here." This remark so intrigued Mr. Green that he placed the word "Summerside" over the door of his hotel.

In those days the people stood on "Broadway" so designated in old leases, and now called "Water Street" to receive their letters and papers. That was in the time of the stagecoach when no stamps were used and when one paid a shilling a letter. in Spring and Fall. "Broadway" was practically a bog hole. From "The lslander" dated 1866 we quote: "The important town of Summerside is now nearly submerged. Its streets are ankle deep in mud." The Journal of that date called vehemently for "Better drainage" and "the laying of a narrow sidewalk especially for the ladies."

Mr. Power held office for seven years. after which Mr. Thomas Crabbe was appointed to the posit-

and he led the way by dispatching

ion which he kept in Crabbe'a

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Boarding House, where the Small- man block now stands.

in 1871, Mr. H.C. Green received the appointment as postmaster and, with the assistance of his son. Mr. Fred Green, -aerved with the utmost care and exactness for ap- proximately twenty years. His of- fice, until 1880, was kept on the north side of Water Street in a building which is now part of M. L. Frank MacKenzie's Store.

A money order office was estab- lished in 1874 under the superint- endency of Postmaster Green and. during the year 1886. orders to the amount of 315.000 were issued. AP- proximately 5400.000 worth of ord- ers are now issued yearly.

Mr. Richard Hunt became post- master in August, 1391, and kept that position for two years, after which his son, Mr. L.B. Hunt. re- ceived the appointment.

CLOCK

In 1914 and i5 the building was remodelled by putting an extension on the east side to allow for work- lng space and for rural couriers. The contractor was Mr. Harry Wood. At the same time the gov- ernment lnstalled a four-sided il- luminated clock on the roof.

Mr. Hunt continued in office unt- ll his death in 1924, when the pres- ent Post Master. Mr. W. Arthur Allen. was appointed.

In 1944 alternations were made within the building to make room for extra new boxes. The parcel post door was also removed. This Post Office was quite inadequate to take care of the vast amount of mail which was being handled and in January. 1952. the beautiful new Federal Building, which contains the Post Office, was opene on Central Street, Other offices with- in are the Unemployment insuran- ce Commission. R.C.M.P.. Cust- oms and Fisheries" Inspector.

The Customs Office was remov- ed from Bcdeque in 1853 to a build- ing on Central Street, now the loc- ation of .lckins' Groccteria, with Mr. Charles F. Strong the first officer in charge in Summerside. It was transferred to the former Post Offices rcctcd in 1886.

Since the Town Hall was burned over a year ago, the police force have used the old Post Office build- ing as their headquarters. as it had been purchascd from the gov- ernment by the town in 1952.

This old landmark, centrally sit- uated in the town, now in the pro cess of being rcmodelled for use as a Town iiall. will provide an attractive and SE1 viceable build- many up-to-date structures in Sum lng in architectural contrast to the merside.

4. L. M. photo by Wotton.

WESTERN

CARD PARTY and dance. Mal- peque Hall, Friday. April 20th. Cards start at 6.00 p.m.

REGULAR Thursday night dance Kensington Legion Home. Music by Rollie Maclfenzle and his or- chestra. Dancing from 9.30-12.30. Admission 50c.

O'LEAR

Mrs. Ivan Webb of Howlan spent a few days with her sister Mrs. Alex MacDonald in Summer- aide recently.

Mrs. Theodore Sabine and young Ion of 0'Leary are spending a few days visiting with her parents Mrs. and Mrs. Alvin MacLcan in Gleowood.

Mrs. Donald MacAusland. Mill River. is improving satisfactorily at her home. All hope that she will be out around again soon.

A crokinole party was held in the basement of the school on Thursday night with a very good crowd. considering the bad weath- er. Mr. Charlie Willis. the Presi- dent of the Brotherhood was on the job, and kept things lively for all present. Prizes were given to Mrs. Douglas Adams and Mr. Claude Jelley for having the high- est scores. A ginger ale contest was put on and enjoyed by all with Mrs. Alfred Palmer being the win- ner. Taking part in this contest were Mrs. Douglas Adams. Mrs. Alfred Palmer, Mr. Claude Jelly and Mr. Arthur Cornish.

Friends of Mrs. John Locke of Lock Road are very sorry to hear that she is confined to her home through illness.

"Mrs. Aubin Wedge is on the sick s .

Mrs. Fred Allan is much im- proved in health.

Miss Judy Foley has returned to her home in 0'Leary after spend. "'8 some time with relatives and friends in West Point and vicinity.

Miss Ellen MacNevln, who has been employed for some time in Ellerslie. has returned to her home in West Devon. She will be leaving for Toronto in the near future.

The many friends of Mrs. Wm. Macxendrick are sorry to hear of his illness.

Rev. Garland and Mrs. Brooks Ind Iona Garry and Randall of W . N.s. spent a few days with Mrs. Brookr sister Mrs. Her- :lI":lyV'atchar and Mr. Vatcher re-

Mra. John Jelley who had been Fmdlhl th her son and daugh- i9l'- -law Mr. and Mrs. Milford '7'"GY. has now moved into her Own house in 0'Loary.

home of Mr. and Mrs.

Harris on Thursday night.

in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin You whoaa marriage took hplaco re 'nd a of love-

A miaoallaneona about was held at the Lewis

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RAYMOND GRANT, optometrist will be in his Tignish office Sat- urday, April 21st.

REGULAR meeting B o r d e n Branch Canadian Legion in the Legion Home Friday, 8 p.m.

ELECTRIC SRAVERS trade -in sale at Moase Jewellers ends soon. See them now for your ii. 12, or 110 volt model.

sung. The remainder of the even- ing was spent in games and sing- song.

Mr. Henry MacAusland has re- turned to his home in 0'Leary after spending the winter months in the lumber woods in Nova Scotia.

The many friends of Mrs. Don- ald Maclsaac of Dumblane are very sorry to hear that she is a patient in the Prince County hos- pital in Summerside.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hudson and Family of Cascumpec were re- cent visitors to Mt. Royal. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Silliker and family.

Mrs. Daisy MacNelll of Mount Royal has returned to her home. after spending some time with rel- atiivkes and friends in New Bruns- w c .

Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Johnstone. O'Leary, were visitors on Sunday to the home of Mrs. Johnstone's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith In Bloomfield.

Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Miss Ruby Cras- well whose death occurred at her home in Bloomfield on Wednesday morning.

The school children of O'Leary and vicinity were entertained on Monday night in the school base- ment when several very interest- lng films were shown with Mrs. E.W. Turner in charge of the pro- Jector.

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris, Springfield West. were visitors to 0'Lcary on Saturday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. James Harris were recent visitors to the home of Mrs. Harris's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith in Bloomfield.

Mrs. Harry Adams. Knutsford was a visitor to Summerside rec- ently, visitlng with her brother and siater-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gorrill and family.

The regular meeting of the Call Club was held at the home of Mr. Alvin Palmer on Friday night.

Mu. Jarvis Dyment of West Point, spent a few days at the home of her Ion-in-law and daugh- tar. Mr. and Mrs. lnonard Ber- nard in Unionvale.

Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Mr. Herman Bryan of 0'Leary. whose death occurred in Quincy. Meal.

4 Mr. Ellsworth Thomas and fam- ly of Cascumpec. have moved to

flmot Read. Mr. and Mrs. Road have moved to Summerside when they will reside.

Mr. and Mn. Arthur Cornish of Road were recent visitors to of thatr aonura'nd daugh-

TIGNISH

Mr. Edmund Perry and his daughter, Miss Shirley of Central " J spent the past weekend visiting Mr. Perry's father, Mr. George Perry. Tignish.

Mr. William Wallace. Elmsdale, spent the last week in Christopher Cross, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Aubin Martin. St. Roche.

Friends of Mr. Austin Handra- han are pleased to see him about again and fully recovered from his recent illness.

Mrs. Anthony Keefe, Skinners Pond and Mrs. Austin Aylward, Pleasant View. were visiting with their husbands who are employed in Halifax. NS.

-Mrs. John Gavin. Tignish has gone to Cardigan to visit with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. Mrs. Gavin recently returned to Tig- nish from Halifax, N.S.where she spent the winter months with her daughter. Mrs. Russell White and Mr. White.

Mrs. Peter LeClair. Western Road. is recovering from her re- cent illness. Mrs. LeClair's sons and daughters who were called home due to her illness. have now re- turned to their homes in Toronto and Charlottetown.

Miss Ann. Marie Gallant. Char- loitetown, spent the Easter week- end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Emile Gallant. Tignish.

Students attending Prince of Wales Normal School who spent the Easter holidays at their homes were Miss Freda Hogan. Tignish. Shore. and Miss Geraldine Hand- rahan. Ascenslons.

Boys attending classes in St. Dunstan's College and spending Easter at their homes were, Rod- ney Maclnnis, Earl Handrahan Christopher Cross.iLeonard Brod- erick, Joseph McDonald. and Hen- ry Gaudet. Tignish. Henry Gand- et was accompanied by a college friend.

Mrs. Joseph Gallant and little son. Michael have returned to their home in Summerside. after a three weeks visit with Mrs. Gal- lant's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Em- manuel 0. F ette.

Friends of Mr. Augustine Ells- worth, Nail Pond, are sorry to hear he is ill.

Mr. Mark Broome and son Alvin of Conway. spent the Easter week- end at the home of Mr. and Mrs James Ellsworth, Ascension.

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bernard and in friends in Tignish.

Mr. Joseph A. Gaudet. Tignish. has entered City Hospital. Char- lottetown, for t. atment.

Miu Francis Christopher. Char-

family, St. Martin. N.B. are vialt- N

Poss Red Cross First Aid Exams

At a meeting in 0'Leary School held last Monday evening, rune members of the O'LearY and dis- trict Red Cross Disaster Services were examined and passed the ex- aminations in the standard Red Cross first aid course.

The candidates, Randall Boates, Raeford MacLean, Wilfred Dennis, Lloyd Matthews. John R. Mac- Kenzie. Mrs. Norman MacMillan, Norman MacMillan. Mrs. Herbert Vatcher and Alton W. Rayner were examined by Mrs. Ha rry Cudmore in artilcial respiration, splinting and bandaging, the en- tire group showed excellent pro- iciency.

At the conclusion the essful candidates were presented with their certiicatcs and pins by Mr J. Gordon MacDonald, director of Disaster Services for Prince Ed- ward Island. A number of other class members who had missed part of the instruction due to ill- ness are expected to complete the course in about two weeks.

To wind up the meeting Mr. Mac- Donald gave a short lecture and discussion on the disaster services.

PIUSVILLE

Mrs. Anthony Gallant, recently spent a few days with her sister. Mrs. Vincent Gallant. in O'Leary. Friends of Mr. Gerard Kelly, teacher of Brocton School, are glad to know he has fully recovered

Iottetown. spent the Easter week- end in Tignish, visiting her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs.” John B. Chris- topher.

Mrs. Edmund F. Peny has re- turned to her home in Palmer Road North. after a month spent visiting relatives and friends in the New Enland States.

Miss Catherine Gaudet. Char- lottetown. is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Gaudet. Tignish.

Miss Hilda Handrahan, Charl- ottetown. spent the past weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J Handrahan. A '

Mrs. John Doucette and daught- er Elaine have returned to Nail Pond after a three months visit with relatives in the city of To- ronto.

Mr. James Knox is ill at his home in Skinners pond. His danhter. Miss Margaret of Halifax, .8. has come to help nurse him through his illness.

Mr. Russell Arblng, Charlotte- town. spent the Easter weekend in Tignish. visiting his many friends. While here. he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phee.

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At a general meeting of the Sum- r--rslde Board of Trade held yes- tef I y afternoon in the Canadian

posed curtailment of the C. N. R. passenger and freight schedule in Prince County at the end of this month, the following motion after discussion was passed unamlnous-

"Resolved that representations

be made to the proper authorities requesting that any change in the present train schedule bedeferred until the Canadian National Rail- ways has met with the shippers in an endeavor to arrange mutually satisfactory freight service. as ordered by the Board of Transport Commissioners in the decision

handed down subsequent to the hearing held in Charlottetown June 21st and gznd 1955."

Premier A.W. Matheson, repres- entatives of the potato shippers. livestock shippers, the president of the West Prince Board of Trade. Mr. J. Frank Bryan, and interested business men from various parts of the county were present at the meeting. during which much dis. cussiou was held to determine what effect the proposed changes will have on the economic and busi ness life of the county should they go into effect from April 30th to December 15 of each year.

The result of the overall discuss- ion waa that a committee was ap- pointed to draw up a brief which the said committee will take to Moncton where it will be present- ed to Mr. Hayes, vice president of Maritmie transportation pointing

out the conditions which will pre- vail ahould the changes become

Ask Railway To Delay In Curiailing Train Service

effective at the end of Aprllyand failing to get proper assurance from Mr. Hayes that better ar- rangements be made for freight service in Prince County that pro- test he made to the Board of Transport -Commissioners. asking that a hearing be held in Summer- interim, until that hearing is held that no change be made in the present schedule. l John 8. Wright, president of the Summerside board. who presided

ing to serve on this committee Elldl go to Moncton to make its pre- sentation: John Mungall, Fred. Bingham, J a m e s Macl)ougall,' Summerside; Mr. J. Don Camp-I bell, Alberton, and Mr. J. Franki Bryan. president of the West. Prince Board of Trade, Cascump- eque. Mr. Wright said that he would serve on the committee. ex officio, and accompany the com-, mittee to Moncton. ,

Premier A.W. Matheson, after, hearing the comments and discus: sions. said that the motion which had been passed was a sensible one. He complimented those who had taken part in the discussions. "Your general arguments are very. reasonable". he said. i

The Premier pointed out thal this Province has a railway which

ion and that this method of trans-' portation had been used quite ox-, tensively until the automobile. al-I though at its best it had never, been very satisfactory. Will! the coming of the auto as a means (ill transportation, people gradually . grew away from train travel. Hal referred to the offer that the C N. R. had made when they suggested the installation of a. bus servicel

S'side Blanks liensinglon 7-0

The Summerside K - K - Katies defeated the Kensington Powder Puffs 7-0 last night at Civic Stadium in an exhibition game of hockey. The line of Marlene Birch, Anne Birch. and Doris Gorrill. showing a surprising ability to stickhandle and make accurate passes. accounted for six of the Summerside team's goals, Mar- lene getting three, sister Anne get- ting one, and Doris Gorrill two. Jean Aisenault scored the other counter

Summary

FIRST PERIOD: - Summer- side - Doris Gorrill; 2. Summer- side - Jean Arsenault (Marie Peters);

Penalties -- none

SECOND PERIOD: 3. Summer- side - Marlene Birch (Doris Gor- rilll; 4. Summerside - Doris Gor- rill; 5. Summerside - Marlene Birch (Anne Birch): 0. Summer- side A Anne Birch (Marlene Birch).

Penalties - Gertrude Crozler, Lillian Birt. ..'l'lIIRD PERIOD: - 7. Summe side - Marlene Birch.

Penalties - Shirley Perry. Ina Larkin.

Referees - Ernie Arscnault, "Worm" Watson.

from a serious attack of flu.

Miss Pearl Gallant. employed at the Western Hospital, Alberton. spent a day recently with her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Gal- lant.

Miss Shirley Blanchard. employ- ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Corcoran, spent the week- end of March 24th.. at her home in St. Louis.

Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Gallant. Sandra and Alanna, were Sunday March 25th.. visitors at the home of Mrs. Gallant's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Corcoran. D.A.

first Herring Al Alberton

The first herring to he landed at Alberton wharf this year were brought in yesterday morning by Cecil Hutt. who caught three bar- rels. and Frank McNeil who had three dozen from only two nets. Mr. Albert Gillis caught several dozen last week in nets set off shore near his home at Klldare Capes. Twelve Alberton South fishermen launched their boats yesterday and will begin putting out herring nets right away to build up a supply of halt in prep- aration for the lobster season which opens on May 1st.

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Wed. - Thur. 7:15 - 9:15; Matinee Thur. 3:30. Dana Andrews. Jeanne Crain. David Farrar in adventure. with "Dana". This was his kind of manhunt-all danger-and his kind of woman-somebody else's! in "DUEL IN THE JUNGLE" in technicolor. PLEASE NOTE: Bank drawing Wednesday and Friday worth poaaible 8100.00.

ELLERSLIE AND BIDEFORD

Mr. Harry Gillis who is employ- ed in Charlottetown, spent Good

here. He had as his guest during the holiday, Mr. Eddie Waller, Charlottetown.

Mr. and Mrs. James Coughlin. Summerside, were recent visitors to Ellerslie. the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Coughlin.

Friends of Mrs. E.S. Burleigh. are happy to see her home and able to be out again, after being a patient in the Tyne Valley Health Centre.

Mr. Harold Ross narrowly es- caped serious burns when a gas lamp exploded in his home rec- ently. In an attempt to extinguish the blaze. Mr. Ross received burns to his hands, while his little niece. Sandra Saunders who with her mother and other members of her family are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ross. received first degree burns about the face and is a pat- ient ln the Tyne Valley Health Centre.

Mr. Melvin Hutchinson and daughter Susan. Saint John. NB, are visiting with Mr. Hut ”' 's relatives here in Ellerslie. Th ey were accompanied home by Mrs. William Morrison, formerly from Conway. On the return trip Mr. Hutchinson will have his mothei: in-law and sister-in-law, Mrs. liar- old Gillis and Miss Jeanetta Og- den who plans to spend a week in Saint John.