OCTOBER 3. 1951

Rat c. w. L Monthly Meeting last Evening

. ..L C'narlotietown Su.b-Division C. viv. L. held its regular monthly ii.-eting last evening in the Leo- luff rooms. Mrs. Lorne L. Noon-g in, president. presided and open- .-d the meeting with the league Layer. Before the business of he meeting, Miss Marion Dougan played the National Anthem. Following prayer for the open- hg of the meeting, business pro- ceeded with the reading of the rninutes of the previous executive ind Septemiber meetings twhich were approved as read by the ..lt:l'9ti.ll'y, Ml's. Fred Steele. The unancial statemet was given by tin treasurer, iss Evangeline Vessey and approved. Corre- -iiondence as read by the secre- '.irv, Mrs. J. L. MaeGuigan. was nxeived from Rev. Alexander il.icLe1lan. Rector of Holy Re- ieemer Parish. thanking the leu- 1.16 for donation toward Christ- ,-in doctrine prizes: Rev. Pat- r.;Q MaoMahon. appreciation for donation for Christian doctrine

.trizes'. Elizabeth P. Laris. treas- zser. care 0! Canada Packers and titnic, Oct. 10 and 11.

The following cqnveners gave :i.;cf reports of work done dur- ii: the past month: Education. ilrs. P. J. Neziiis; Blue Cross. Airs. R. J. MacDonald; Book re- x.cw, Mrs. Stephen Trainor, who and she placed a new list of ap- proved books in the Basilica. also that a member places the Free- in.m- in the public library every week: member.-liip, Mrs. J. H. lli;inchard; Social Service. Mrs. Catherine Creamer: Lay Re- treats. Miss Gertrude Coady; Program. Miss Marion Dougan.

Mrs. Fred Steele and Mrs. J. l.. .VlcGuigan were appointed to place the wreath at the mon- .imciit on Remembrance Day.

it was decided to hold a rum-

:n.ige sale in November. Mrs. Lorne Noonan was dei- cgated to represent the Suib-Di-

i;sion at the National Convention

to be held at Ottawa October lzltli, 13th, 14th and 15th.

Monies voted included 525.00 lor the Sanatoi'ium Radio Fund; s-25.00 to the Sisters of the Free- ious Blood.

Minutes of the 29th annual provincial Diocesan Cotincil held ill Suminerslde, Aug. 20th, 21st

and 22nd were read by the pres- izicnt. Mrs. Lorne Noonan.

Mrs. Frank Walker, at t.be ex- ecutive meeting. reported that approximately 400 Magazines were delivered to Beach Grove Inn and Sanatorium. and seven Rosaries to children at Sanatorium.

The meeting adjourned on mo- tion of Mrs. Ernest McTague. fol- lowed by "The King", played by Miss Marlon Dougan. who also played several dcliglitful piano selections during the social hour which followed.

A delicious lunch was served by the officers of the sub-division. Mrs. Lorne Noonan. Mrs. Fred Steele. Mrs. J. L. Mccuuigan and Miss Evangeline Vcssey.

Bud Bushfire In Australian State

MELBOURNE, Australia. Oct 2 -iReuters)- A 150-mile chain of flame tonight swept forward in southern Queensland in the worst. bushfire in the state's his- iory. Rural fire board officials said that most of the fire had been

deliberately started by farmers who. after recent light rain, lit fires in the hope "that further

rain would provide them with it fresh green growth.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGE!) DEATHS 50: per Insertion

DEATHS

BRADLEY-The death occurred on Oct. 2. 1951. of John Bradley in his 67th year. His remains are it-sting at his late residence, 253 l7t')lTI'l('SI.CI' Sl.. from where the funeral will take place Thursday niorniiig at 8.45 to St. Dunsian's Basilica for Rt,-quieni Illgh Mass. llurial in Roman Catholic Ceme- lcry.

)leLAIlI-LN-At Curtilgzin, October

:'ml. Robert IilcI.nrcn. Funeral Friday afternoon. Ttenialns rest- l"i: nt home of his sister. Mrs. ll. Scrinignour until one o'clock Vritiiiy then M Presbyterian I'liurL-it for service lit 2 o'clock. Llnsoniu funeral. Please omit flowers.

IIIJGGAN--Sudtlciily tit P. E. I. Hospital on Sunday. Sept. 30.

17151. Mrs. Hnrolrl lluggnn of 81 l-Zuston Sl.. in her 50th year. Re- mains renting in Cutelifle Fun- eral Home where short service uill be held today (Wednesday) .-it 1:45 p.m. followed by service 7" Christ Church. Cherry Valley M 2.45 pm. Interment in Church lfemotery.

l)lncDONA'I.Il-Suddenly in Mont- real on Sept. 30th. Dennis Mac- Donald. in his 51st year. His re- mains will arrive In Charlotte- town this (Wednesday) evening and will he transferred to the re- sidence of Judge C. Gavan Duffy. 15 Brighton Ave. The fun- ernl will take place on Thurs- tllw morning at 8.45 to the Church of the Most Holy ne- rloemer. Interment will take place in the Catholic Cemetery.

Macloan

UNDEIITAIIEI EMBALMEII Charlottetown and North wtltohlro non In

CENTRAL GUARDIAN

This column is reserved for news of local interest. but advertising of n newsy nature may be inserted at five cents I word, strictly pay- uble In advance. '

"SKAG" COATS -- for Campus wear at Jack Cameron's.

COLLEGIATE HATS - Pork Pie Style-Special 32.49 at Jack Cam- eron's.

PLAN TO attend the chicken and ham supper, Winsloe Station Hall. Wednesday. Oct. 3rd. Sup- per served at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Highfield -Women's Institute.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- All ex- memlbers of the 11th Brigade Ammunition Column are request- ed to meet at the home of Judge C. Gavan Duffy. 15 Brighton Avc., Thursday morning at 8:30. to at-

tend the funeral of Comrade Dennis MacDonald. CITY POLICE COURT - A

man charged with theft of a. Red Cross truck was remanded until Thursday. October 4th by the Stipendiary Magistrate yesterday

morning. A second man involved in the same case. and also on a further charge of escape from

.custody was also remanded until 1 the same date.

l PARKDALE CARI) I'AIl'l'1' - Prize winers at the weekly Park- daie card party last night were as follows: Ladies first. Mrs. Fred McMahon; second, Mrs. John Mc- Aleer; consolation. Mrs. Fred Gal- lant. Men's first, E. A. Mclsauc: second. N. C. MiacF'aiiyen; con- solatlon. Prank Burke. Door prize,

Mrs. Fred McMahon; freezeotit, Rita Gaudet and Mrs. Fred Mc- Mahon,

RETRII-IVE IIANDED DlICl(-

After retrieving a him-k duck he had shot in the Johnston's River area on Monday. Mr. H. N. Rob- inson. of Highland Avenue. City. noticed that it carried a leg band inscribed "Notify F. and Wildlife Service. IVnshington, D. C.. -19764865." Mr. Robinson com- plied with the request. In Can- ndzi. the bonding of miizmtory

hirds is done by the Jack Miner Foundation. and from reports coming in from hunters and ob- servers. informiitlon is compiled concerning the routes taken by the birds from their nesting places to their winter feeding grounds.

PLOIVING MATCH I'LA('lN(iiS The following are corrected pinc- ings in three sections of the handicraft exhibition at the Pro- vincial Plowing Match at Duniiiis last. week. Place muts. crocheted. rectangular, set of four, with centrepiece: 1st. Mrs. Doug Math- eson. Dundas: 2. Nora MneLenn. Sourls, tspeciul Prize). Quilt, patchwork, cotton. homemade. 1. Mrs. Doug Mntheson, Dundus; 2. Mrs. J. B. Maclsaac. Rock Burru; .'i.' Mrs. .1. E. Dingweil. Mldgellg 4. Mrs. Doug Mntheson, Dundas. (Special Prize) Quilt. applique: . Mrs. N. W. MncLcod, Bridge- town: 2. Mrs. Doug Mntheson, Dundas.

TRINITY 1'. P. U. MEETING - The regular meeting of the Trin- ity United Church Y. P. U. was held in the Social Hall Tuesday evening with about 150 young people present A service of wor- ship under the direction of Bill Underhay opened the progriinune. The symbols on the Y. P. 11. crest were explained and the new pur- pose given. The president an- nounced that a number of young people are going to the Halifax Conference October 6, 7 and 8. and that 3 special bus has been chartered. For recreation B scavenger hunt through the city was held. The treasure seekers had a lot of fun finding old fash- ioned night-shlrts and heads of cabbage. After the priceless art- icles were displayed in the social Hall the meeting closed with the singing of "Good-night Ladies".

l'.E.l. Hospital Ladies Aid Meets

The first meeting of the fall season of the Ladies' Aid of the Prince Edward Island Hospital was held at the Ciindnll Home Monday, October 1st. Mrs. G. M. Avard presided. and opened the meeting with the Lord's Prayer. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.

Mrs. Vanfsuskirk read a list of articles in the display cabinet in the maternity department and members were asked to send in more knitted baby jackets. bdotees etc.

Mrs. Wm. Brueel reported an excellent supply of hospital linens blankets etc. in the stock room and some bolts of material still to be made up.

The ways and means committee were asked to plan for n riim-- msge sale to be held later in October.

After the meeting adjourned af- ternoon tea was served by Mrs. Coffin, Mrs. Vanliuskirk and Mrs. Avard.

Hugo Artillery continued from page 1

vonce for the third straight day. The Allies were attempting to push the Reds from their lost foothold on a peak.

Chorwon is 17 miles north of the 38th parallel and about an equal distance northeast of Kate- song where cease-lire negotia- tions have been suspended since Aug. 23. -

A i-einforced'Communl.st bet- ulion. possibly 1,000 men. rained fire on Allied troops attempting to storm a spur of the ridge.

Dc:-pite Allied artillery and air attacks. the Reds were seen haul- ing heavy mortars to the top of the ridge. They apparently wen intent on defending the position to the bloody end. reported AP correspondent George MoArthiir.

(if: the t-.isl(-iii lroiil. llic sinu-

Ll. Col. Ant

"Flying to Seoul and Iwo Jinn, one gets a good picture of the mountainous country. the few roads and the many small vill- ages of the thatched buildings," states one of the extracts from a letter received recently by Mr. and Mrs. John B. Andrew. City, from Mr. Andrew's son, Lt-Col. John E. Andrew. M.D.. who in in charge of Surgical Division. Can- adian Fleld Ambulance in Korea.

At first remaining at A medical unit in Seoul. which Lt-Col. An- drew descrlbes as once having been a fine city with many fine buildings, but now badly batter- ed, he continues: "I recently came forward to the 1st Com- monwealth Division and up to the 25th Canadian Brigade. and have set up my headquarters at the Advanced Dressing Station of.” the 25th Canadian Field Ambul-

THE GUARDIAN, cnARLo'r'ri-rrowpz

rew Writes From Ambulance liorps In Korea

once. Just across a dyke from my tent is a big mine field, and a shell landed in it yesterday and blew up some of the mines.

"The mountains and hills the troops must climb are terrific. and some of the more seriously wounded are flown back by heli- copter when weather permits. The fine days are warm, but some are rainy and cool. with the nights quite cool."

"The Koreans", herwrites, "arc taller and darker than the Jap- anese, and wear either white or black clothing. The women carry loads on their heads, while the men carry loads on It wooden frame on their backs."

Prior to going to Korea. Lt- Col. Andrew was in charge of Chorley Park Hospital (Veter- ans), in Toronto, and saw ser-

vllce as a surgeon in World Wnr I .

OTTAWA. Oct. 2- (Special)- Should Prime Minister St. Laurent ask Parliament to auth- orize constructlon of the St. Lawrence seaway by Canada alone, he will run into double barrelled opposition, it was in- dicated here today.

Opposition to the seaway plan will be” from members of all par- ties from the Maritime 'Provin- ces and from the Brotherhood: of Railway Workers.

It is not known whether after his last week's conference with President Truman on the sea- wny plan. the Prime Minister will urge at the coming session thtt Canada lake unilateral action on the project. Such a motion has been strongly hinted at, and is spear-headed by Transport Min- ister Chcvrler and Ontario Pre- mier Frost.

Extent of opposition In the Maritime Province: to a St. Law- rence seaway built at a cost of 5860 million to the Canadian tax- payer has not as yet been fully nssnyed. It is certain however that sit least some Liberal mem- hers from the Coastal Provinces will oppose the waterway on the floor of the House and nail the record down with their votes.

Commons Statements Cited

Indications that this is the case was given in the Commons liist April when an item in Transport Minister Chevrier's es- timates flared into a full-fdress debate on the seaway. Mr. Chev- rier was caught in a cross-fire of antagonism to the project com- ing from C.C.F., Conservative and Liberal members from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. On that occasion no opinion was ven- lured by representatives from Prince Edward Island. It in be- lieved however that at least two if not three from the Island Province regard the St. Low- rence venture with I jaundiced eye.

Mr. Chevricr admitted early this year that the railway bro- tlierhoods with their membership of more than 30,000 are opposed to construction of the seaway whether by Canada alone or by joint. Canadian-U. S. enterprise.

in a recent brief on the sub- ject. the ”blg four" elements of the brotherhoods contended that construction of the leeway would lead to decline of railway traffic between the Maritime: and Cen- tral Canada and a consequent boosting of freight rates in the Maritime area. They also con- tended the project would be fol- lowed by extensive lay-offs of TEIIWBY workers in Eastern Can- ri u.

Last session. George Nowlen. Conservative member for An- napolis Kings and president of the Conservative Association of Canada said the project would be "extremely detrimental to the Maritime Provinces", and added that this opinion is shared by all peoples of all parties in those Provinces. It would endanger the economy of East Coast ports and strike it blow at rail transport

gle for ”l-Iearifbreak Ridge", now in its 21st day. continued with a heavy artillery duel. For the last five days American and French

infa n-try we re perched on the siopes with Red: holding the heights.

Elsewhere on the Korean front Allied troops consolidated local victories.

in the air, one of their but days of the war. Only once before. last Dec. 22. have Allied planes downed six Mists in one day.

Two of ,'ruudiiy's kill: were in a mid-day fight: between 30 Sabre jets and 6 Mlgs.

Says Proposed

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hydro-electric potentials. Nature has. however. given us instead great conl resources which large-

ly offset this disability."

Hunt-sin .Powi-i- Conunlulon

It was recommended that the province! be requested to con- sider the creation of I Maritime Electric Power Commission.

Dr. Blnkeny also recommend- ed that. the respective province: pool their PEIOIIPCQI. both as to power and distribution. making an 'r poulhle whenever and wherever desirable.

Other recommendations includ- ed: That the M. P. T. 3. set up at permanent industrial commis- sion to promote Industrial activ- ity antl growth in the provinces; that. the board unequivocally op- pose the present attempt to in- crease railway freight run be- yond the prolent differ ntlsl: that a definite and plunne cun- nni,-zn of "buy Maritime mode biotliit-is" be lnatiaiirnwvl.

the fighters had -

Strong. Opposition To Proposed Seaway Project

between the Maritlmes and Cen-' trlal Canada. he affirmed.

Other Views

Cliirie (iiilis. C. C. F. member for Cape Breton South. charged the St. Lawrence Seaway would injure the coal industry of the Marltlmes and cause the layoff of railroad workers. A. W. Stuart, Liberal member for Char- lotte, N.B.. said the St. Lawrence Seaway plan "is causing consid- erable vrorry in the Maritime Provinces." He did not see how he could go back from Ottawa to Charlotte and justify expenditure of public funds for development of power which would benefit the Central Provinces only. C. T. Richard. Liberal member for Gloucester said he did not op- pose the project but felt that if it was carried out. there should be some eompzirubic benefit offer- ed the Maritime Provinces.

With his powerful majority in Parliament and the support of the Ontario Conservatives. lt.ls altogether likely that Mr. St. Laurent can overthrow opposition to the inland waterway and oh- tnin authority for Canada to pro- ceed with the plan single handed. But with opposition even to II joint development of the water- way undlminislied. he can expect a much tougher battle than that

which faced Mr. Clicvricr inst April, including a revolt on the part of some of his own follow- ers.

Telephone company

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in increasing measure.

With an increase in the demand for telephone service since 1939. coupled with the restrictions im- posed during the war years and acute shortage of materials since. the company has had its facilities completely overburdened in its ef- forts to meet the demands of the telephone using public. The per- centage increases noted in the brief for the period 1939-50 are. for telephones 142.82. long distance messages. 200.38. local messages. 132.94, fixed capital. 125.37, num- ber of employees, 8000, and total payroll, 260.37. Gross operating revenues for the same period in- creased by 172.61 per cent.

Revenue Vs. Expenditure

While substantial increases in total revenue have occurred, they have not kept pace with the in- crease in operating expenses. the greatest single item being that of employees wages, pensions and benefits. In 1939 this item amount- ed to 40 per cent of the total op- erating expenses, while in 1950 it amounted to 51 per cent with n percentage increase over the per- of 254.34 per cent.

Despite the fact that since 1939. 0140 telephones have been added. an increase of 142 per cent, and that fixed assets have increased by more than 125 per cent. the de- mand for service continues. in ad- dition to the unfilled orders, there is it very considerable demand for the upgrading of service and for the conversion of manual equip- ment to dial equipment. The com- pany's construction programme for the years 1951-53 inclusive in- volves o total expenditure of Si,- 9l1.023, with net additions to plant of Sl.4tl4,096. The largest single it-

lottetown exchange from manual to dial service at an ostiinnted cost of 5830.000.

In a schedule of material costs. the percentage increases range from 18 per cent to 271 per cent. and the brief notes that the num- ber of employees has nearly doubled with I payroll increase of 260 per cent, the average em- ployeels pay being increased 111 per cent. with the number of hours of work reduced.

I-Lstimated deficits for 1:51 af- ter dlvidends are &'t2,'l26, for 1952 868.362 and 1953 1131,5163. and for the same period, external fin- ancing of 31,349,962 must be rais- ed. To enable the company to at- tract capital at A reasonable cost and to maintain its credit posit- ion on a sound basis, the brief states that it must be allowed I rate structure which will make it possible to earn the dividend pay- able on outstanding preference shares, in 1952 and 1953. This is not possible at present rates, and therefore no additional preference shares may be issued.

If additional revenue require- ments are not met the construct- ion programme cannot be pro- ceeded with and the company will not have sufficient earnings to meet its present 'obligations.

Proposed Tnrif f Changes

In the proposed tariff changes," all exchanges are classed in ac- cordance with the number of sub- scribers connected therewith. Group 1 is from 1.-100 subscriber stations, Group II. 100-300. Group III. 301-1.000. Group IV. 1001-3.- 000. Group V. 3,001-6.000 and Gioup VI. 6.001-10.000.

In the quotations for the pro- posed tariff, the rates (monthly) are for hand sets, with the rate for wall sets 20 cents lower.

Group 1. Flat rate exchange service. '

1-party line for business. 33.35 and for residential 32.85. 4-party line, 32.85 and 32.35. Multi-party line 32.85 and 32.35.

Group 2. Flat rate exchange ser- vice.

l-party line for business. 83.85. and residential 33.10. 4-party line. 33.10 and 32.60. Multi-party line. 33.10 and 32.80.

Group 3. Flat rate exchange ser- vi

ee.

1-party line for business. 34.35. and, for residential, 33.35. 2-party line, 33.85 and 33.10. 4-party line 33.35 and 32.85. 4-party line, sub- urban, within 3 miles of exchange centre. 34.10 and t3.60. Multi-party line. 33.35 and 32.85. I

Group 4. Flat rate exchange ser- vice.

1-party line for business. 8610. and for residential. 34.00. 2-party line. 3560 and 33.50. 4-party line. residential only. 33.25. 4-party line within 3 miles exchange cen- tre. s5.li5 and 34.00. 4-party sub- urban line within 5 miles of ex- change centre. soon and 5435- 19' party line. 34.60 and 53.25. i-party receiving line &5.60.

Group 5. Charlottetown change. Manual exchange.

1-party line for business. 34.60 and for residential, 53.35. 2-DHNY tine, 53.95 and 52.95. 4--pB.1'iY line for residential only. .s2.60. 4- pni-ty suburban line within 3 miles of exchange centre. 54.60 End 33-" so. 4-party suburban line within 5 miles of exchange centre. 54.85 and 53.35. 10-party suburbifl mm, 5335 and 33.35. Multl-party line 3'-'i.?.3 and 52.35. 1-party re- ceiving line. 53.80 and BU5i' ness extensions. per month, S125 and residential extensions. 31.00.

The above rates for group 5 Us for standard wall sets.

The exchanges are classified by groups as follows:

Group I-Cardigan. Covehead. Crapaud. Dundas. Eldon. Hllisboro. Klnkora. Milton. Mbrell. Mt. Stew- art. New Haven, Pownai, Rustlco. south Luke. st. Peters, Tignish. Tyne Valley, Vernon River, Wel- iington.