1'1!!! “m0! MONDAY, AUGUST 8!, 19M 1’AGE 7-H changes the past 100 years have brought to Prince Edward Island. an d particularly to Charlottetown. its cap- ital, are graphically portrayed in the pic- tures of eras long ago While so much of the past is recorded in his- tory for future gener~ ations to read and study. the century just gone brought vast changes in day to day living which may only be known by comparis- on. ' Top left is “Smardon's Corner," where Grafton and Great George Streets intersect and where the Capitol Theatre now stands. Be- low it is one of the fam- ous old mills which once

Island life. The Tryon Woollen Mill had a his- tory aJl its own. Centre top is part of the city waterfront not too long ago and in the middle I: a mercantile estabflish- ment which prayed a part in the business life of the middle and late 1800’s. Bottom centre illustrates the giant strides made in fire pro- tection as it shows the city. fire department's old “Silsby” fire engine of the turn of the cen- tury.

How tourist accommo- dations have moved ahead is demonstrated by pictures on the right showing famous hotels of bygone days. The top

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ya“ I J’ L" I ‘ - l The new Fathers of Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, a multi-purpose $5,600,000 complex built with

t , funds raised in equal amounts from the ten provinces and the federal government is situated within conven-

" I " - i dista f h t l , otels nd sho in area. Perkin for four hundred cars is available on Graf- SPECIALISTS IN HOME IMPROVEMENT mus mo m a g» s s i y .

~ ' ton Street. west of Queen. Along with its beautiful art gallery, museum, and library space, Lonfederatmn

' . s a Centre has extensive accommodation for convention groups. conferences. service club meetings and associa-

l d & R o w e . tions. Confederation Centre Theatre seats 1,070, the Lecture Gallery 250. In addition, by the use of sliding

I 1' a c o n t ‘ doors. the Centre can convert the theatre foyer into four functional and attractive meeting rooms. Catering

' . , ' and restaurant facilities—~l'anging from coffee. and luncheon service through to full banquets—are available - o r k I n - - within the complex. For information regalding reservations, prices, etc.. please write or phone Confederation ' o 0 ‘ ‘ Centre. Charlottetown, 892-2464.

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