FEBRUARY 6. 1951

THE GUARDIAN. CHA.KLOTTETOW'N M .

PAGE THREE

Tiistoric Drawing To Be

'1lic above picture of the first post, office building in Charlotte- ionii, erected in 1730, which serv-

ed me whole. Island for some v1'l'H'5, is from a large pen and ink Llti-it-ll mode from an older draw- ”... by the late Mr. C. B. Chaiwell. The drawing has now been pre- .-Pntcd to the Harris Memorial G;illri-y by Mr. C. H. Black, who gives the following interesting de- i.iil:; in an inscription which he 1,... 1iIflCEd on the back:

"The pen and ink drawing on iii? reverse side of this frame is of i?if' first Post Of ce in Charlotte- touii. The Postmaster was Ben- i.IfIlIll Chappell. one of the early settlers here. His name is still lm5:l'al1I. among those who know of him. as he was among the first in cans in character and integrity.

"This drawing is the work of the late C. B. Chappell. architect, R descendant of Benjamin Chap- gu-ll, and was executed in October. 1386. from an older drawing nkclched in the summer of 1828. and now in the possession of James E. Harris-size about 0 x 5 inches) as appears in the lower nah! corner.

This drawing came into the lill5S9SSlOn of the late Colonel F. Moore of this City. who was re- latccl to the Chappcl family. After the death of Colonel Moore in 1.129. it was given to the late John 1'. Whear. who was then Post Of- fice liispectoi- for the Province of ll..iice Edward Island. The under- signed. a son-in-law of the late Colonel Moore, has been given this tiraiving by the Whear family, in incl. returned to him, and he now takes pleasure in handing it over to the Harris Memorial Library, .irt Gallery Section. through Mr. .lames E. Harris. one of the cunt- odians of the Art Gallery. to be hung there for safe keeping, until such time as there may be a per- manent Museum in the City of clinrlotietown. when this occurs. this drawing will be handed to the iiuseum authorities. and regarded in their property.

"The First Post office was I log structure, and was located on the north side of Water Street not

Strange But True

by F. If lllannrtliur

Montreal has the heaviest Iver- H.:c snow fall of any city in the world, about 120 inches, double that ii” Winnipeg and Moscow which lviire more severe climates and lit-s. traffic. Thirty inches have uccn known to fall in Montreal in four days. The annual COII of clearing the streets of Montreal of snow runs to . . . since 1936. the purchasing power or the Canadian dollar has declin- cd to less than fifty-eight cents. At the present rate of decline, I Canadian "buck" will have dipped in 23 cents in terms of the 1936 l'3lll9- BY 1153. our major problem 1810 put sense back into cents. and the sooner this need is met the better it will be for everybody concerned. .. .

Manufacturers have ways and means, not available to farmers. for evading the effects of con- ii-ols. Those that bought goods lililtill the Wartime Prices and rriulc Board, was functioning know that standards were lower- rd in most lines and the article irurt-linserl did not always mea- surc up to quality or value. The product of the farmer remains the same .. a dozen eggs is I dozen W125 and there's no known method

RECEIVES PRAISE

Mn. 1.. J. Morin. IOQZO 98th Street, I:-.I- monton. AI”-I praises Sarnak. She writes: "I have been both- ered with ner- vousiicss and . indigesiioii a nd . p g ; coifild ixidf no r:- ,. . ” ie. e t M L .' non” taking two hot- llvt of Sarnak. the benefits I re- Hlvcd cannot be ex rcssetl in words.

if you suffer rom rheumatic.

icurific. or arthritic pain. cciatiu or backache or from some stomach. kllllllv or liver disorders. nutritional anemia and nervousness. try Sif- r-alt for one week. prove that Safnak in help you. 31.35 If all stores. -

rris Gallery

far west of Prince Street. Benjam- in Chappell came to Prince Ed- ward Island and located at New London about 17'l0,iand moved to Charlottetown about 1800, and be- came Post Master. the first to be so appointed. He was later suc- ceeded by his son Richard Chap- pell, who was Post Master in 1828. The ove information has been furnish d by Mr. James E. Harris, architect. and the under-

signed.

"Charles H. Black. "Charlottetown, P. E. 1. "January 29, 1951"

Mr. Black adds that there is a tablet-- to the memory of Benjam- in Chsppell in Trinity United Church. It carries his name and the dates 1739-1825. also I refer- ence to Hebrews 11: 8-10. The text quoted reads: "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after re- ceive for an inheritance, obeyed: and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he so- journed in the land of promise, dweuing in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise."

After it had served its purpose as a'.Post Office, the old building was used Is a dwelling until re- cent years.

A cut of the original drawing of the building appears in the late Mr. Bcnj. Bremncr's "An Island Scrap-Book." together with the following note: "Mr. John Morris. in Inswer to I question put to him regarding Prince Edward Island and what old people he remember- ed in Charlottetown when a boy, replied: 'I recollect old Mr. Chap- pell who kept the Post Office. He had a board the shape of in fish on his house over where he slept, and It the end of the boayd was anoth- er which turned round and indic- ated the way the wind was, and by this he could tell when the wind was fair for the Packet."

Mr. Bremnerb article notes that as shown in the picture. the weather vane "is truly I remark- able creation of the artist's imag- ination, being nearly as long the roof itself."

of inducing the hen to lay small- er ones. I O I

The last Canadian census listed more than coo specified occupa- tions, but there are other ways of making a living, many of which have never got into the records. Everybody knows a few. . . . Agriculture still remains the King of occupations. As one-half of the workers of the world follow it. Ac-

cording to figures from reliable resources, of all occupied men and boys in 23 leading countries

51.4 per cent are engaged in agri- culture, and of all occupied fe- males 50.6. . . The artific- ial ice industry is carried on with the least expense because the labour Ind rIw materials used are not expensive. On the other hand coal is expensive to produce on ac- count of the high cost of labor, etc. . . . Continuous sprink- ling of fruit tree blossoms during spring fruits can protect them from freezing. according to ex- periments being conducted at the East Malling Research Station in Kent, England. . . .

Britain estimates that she lin- ports three million tons of water with her foodstuffs every year. Scientists say that dehydration would reduce the gross weight by so per cent. . . In the eleven months of 1960. Canadian hens laid 223.2 million dozens of eggs. 3.2 per cent more .than were laid during the same period of 1949. The Dominion Bureau of statistics released the figures ll short time ago. . . In times of peace. poverty crosses our threshold and thousands of citi- zens find themselves without jobs one year ago, Canada had 300.- OID unemployed. Now that war clouds appear on the horiwn, the slack of unemployment is being taken up - war orders being the cause. some day we mIy have peaceotime proopority, but that time is not yet. No doubt the spiritual urge to a better way of living would be greatly helped if the Nations instituted a more sanerwoy-of-e.conon:ic life.

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Sixty-five million foot of motion picture film is made every month -enough to girdle the world six times. The cost of mnklru motion pictures runs to oiso.oooiooo yeIr- ly. over 2,500 Christmas Ind New Year's cards passed through Corn- wall Post office during the fa- tlve seuon just closed. . . . Al- wayl keep in mind that the envol one is part of the Itnrnp, and the latter is not lood for volt!!! when removed from it. . . . Part of I checker bosrd. together with I number of eheclrorl. was found in laynt many years I80- mo game is believed in have boon buried with Queen mtua. daugh- ter of 'niothmu. who lived 1!! Igwt B. 0. . . . Ii: iIp1u.:r than any air. for it I! lac laden with dust Ind humid-

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Tarpatulini Iilust I Goverloatls To Bump in Future

Parties hauling to the City Dump have been asked to use I tarpaulin to cover their vehicles. and if they do not comply with this request, an example will have to be made of them in the City Court, stated Coun. G. R. Keefe. chairman of the Public Property Committee, in his report sub- mitted at last night's annual meet- ing of the City Council.

"We cannot tolerate this and ex- pect our street cleaners to keep

their respective sections clean and tidy in appearance," Coun. Keefe said. "Several times during

the past year it has been neces- sary to have City men clean up after some of these trucks, more especially on Kenslngton Road from the Railway crossing to the entrance to the dump."

While "not within the City limits. the dump is being kept in a very good condition by Mr. Fred. Mac- Donald. However, many vehicles hauling refuse and garbage to the dump are careless about the hand- ling of these loads, with the result thiit some of the contents are found strewn along the road en- route to the dump.

A Busy Year

Mr. Keefe reported ilonally busy year for mittee.

During the winter months the benches used on the city Squares were overhauled, broken ones fixed. some new ones made. and all received a coat of paint along with the refuse containers. The lawn mowers were overhaul- ed and sharpened and made ready for the summer.

The valleys in the Market roof where ice and snow accumulated were kept clear. This keeps the water from backing up under the slates and also is a safety measure especially at the northern en- trance where large icicles form and are dangerous to people fre- quenting the Market and Rest Rooms.

To take care of the thaws and spring freshets, it was necessa y to cut considerable ice in the stream above the Douglas Street Bridge and to the north of the Desbrisay Crescent culvert.

The cellar of the Market Build- ing was whitewashed and the boilers and steam pipes were painted. The public lavatories and the Market ceilings were washed and whitened and the walls were.painted. This was done in conjunction with ,the annual Easter Cleaning of the Market.

The Scale House was redecorat- ed on the inside and was painted on the outside. The scales were Government inspected twice dur- ing the year and found to be in good working order.

BII his

excep- com-

all

Library

The interior of the Library was re-decorated and also the entrance to the Harris Memorial Art Gal- lery. This was done on a fifty- fifty basis with me Provincial Government.

The walls in City Hall washed and the Mayor's office. Tax Office, Dental Clinic, and Police cell block were given a fresh coat of paint - also the out- side of the window casings.

Owing to the new industrial development at the East and of our City. the Bathing Houses in this area were abandoned.

were

VloIorlI PIrk

In VlctorlI Park. the women's bathing house which was in a bad state of repair. was salvaged and three smaller ones erected on the some site.

The Guard rail was gone over, and broken boards replaced. Where the fall storms had made a wash-out in the rip-rap behind the sea wall, broken stone was used to fill in, and this was cov-

ercd with clay to make it pass- able for pedestrians. some work still remains to be done in this

regard. as a great deal of fill of broken stone has been made and will require considerable clay to cover it.

For the lust several years, the Keeper's house It Victoria Park had become so dilapidated that repairs were too costly to consider. Tenders were called for the re- moval of this old structure and the erection of a new one, as per plans of Mr. M. G. Dixon and specifications of James E. Harris. The tender was awarded to Con- tractor Robert MacMillan at a price of 36,700. when the grounds around the new Keeperls House are landscaped and terraced. I feel it will be an asset to our Park.

Government Pond

During the you bluestone was added to the stream several times. to prevent the growth of algae. From time to time it was necessary to change the water in the pond by opening the flood gates at the breastwork entrance. Here. too. we encountere&-- trouble. -- lillh I-119 sluice gate and it became neces- sary to construct I new one, to hold Iufficimt water in the pond

to Illow for I complete coverage of the entire bottom. An inspection of the wooden

box culvert over the stream from Mrs. Borden's property on Bright- on Road to the property of Messrs. Dnlsicl II VillI street. Ihowed it to be in a staff of such bad repair that it was very dmgeruu-. upsc- fully to children playing in the vicinity. It had become rotten Ind unufe. To guard Igaimt any mishap by drowning during the spring fruhot, it was necessary to place I railing and wire. to pro- vcnt person: crossing it except on Brighton Avenue and Villa

Nllht street

in I result of thin oumy. Ind

after oomidmblc thought. the Council icctnd upon the recom-

Tenilers Called By city Go-unci

Eight . separate tenders were disposed of by the City Council during the year, reported Coun.

J. Arthur Gormley. chairman of the Tender Committee. at last night's annual meeting of the

Council. He listed them as follows: March 13 - Tenders were called for supplying 15 Police uniforms for the Police Department. This was awarded to Samuel Kennedy, at I price of b58.33 per uniform. April 11 - Tender for new Pol- ice patrol for the Police Depart- ment was awarded to Allisoin Mac- Leod, at tender price of 31,880.00. April 11 Tender for new Grease Gun for Street Depart- ment was awarded to J. L. Lock- hart, at I price of 1246.00 less 10 per cent.

May 10 - Tender for Light De- livery Tr1.1ck for the Street De- partment was awarded to Stewart Motors, a a price of 51,590.00.

Sept. 11 - Tenders were called for building new Keeper's house in Victoria Park. This tender was awarded to R. C. MRCMIIIBD for s6,'l00.0-0.

Sept. 11 - Tender for rc-wiring of the interior of the Market Building was awarded to chop- pell and Co., at their tender price of sl,900.00.

Sept .11 - 150 model B. Alfco twin automatic parking meters were ordered installed at a price of s&3.50 per car space (installed) Federal tax included. An addi- tional 50 were later purchased at the same price.

Nov. 13 - Tenders were called for supplying coal for the City Building and the Market Building. The tender of H. R. Large and Company was accepted. for sup- plying springhill screened for the City Building at 513,55 per ton. and Old Sydney slack for the Market Building at 512.75 per ton.

IN MEKABRIAM

JOHN M. INMAN

Sadness and gloom were cast ov- er the district of New Argyle and vicinity when it became known of the sudden passing away of one of their loved and highly respected citizens in the person of John M. Inman whose death occurred at the P. E. 1. Hospital on Jan. 4th at the early age of 49 years. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife the former Christine McLean of De- Sable and one daughter. Isabelle, who is at home convalescing af- ter a serious operation in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. also an aged father who lived with him at his home in New Argyle. The late Mr. Inm-an was of a quiet kindly disposition, given to hospitality in the home. a true friend and a kind and sympathetic neighbor.

He was deeply interested in the Welfare of the Community and for many years a consistent member and faithful supporter of the church, His seat being very seldom vacant.

He served as superintendent of the Sunday School at Argyle Shore for some time. He was also a very valued member of the Young People's Society of New Argyle. Truly we can pay him a noble tribute-a loving husband. a devoted father arm a worthy cit- izen he lived as one who was per- auaded that this life is not all, that though our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved. we have a building of God, a House not made with hands. eternal in the Heavens. one week previous to his death it was realized that his earthly pilgrimage was near its close and on the above date des- piie medical aid and tender nurs- ing, his spirit passed on to the great beyond. The illness he had to endure, the closing days of his life was borne with Christian fortitude and patience, sustained by the ev er faithful ministry of his family and his unfailing trust in his Sav- iour, ever remembering that God "Who docth all things well gives rest, rest from sorrow and watch- ing and fears. rest from all poss- ible sighing and tears, rest through

mendaiions of and purchased from Jos. A. Likely and Son. some 650 feet of 00 inch steel reinforced concrete storm sewer to replace the wooden box drain. This culvert, ordered early in the spring, was not ready for delivery until September.

The stream at Spring Park Float! and Douglas Street was nlso encased with some 250 feet of 6 ft. concrete steel reinforced cul- vert, and this should eliminate the flooding conditions in this area when heavy rains occur. or in the late fall and spring fresh- eC,5,- .

There is n disiancc of 550 feet from the Dalzlcl property to the Spring Park culvert, which has not been encased. This work should be done during this coming season, to complete this particular project to the Douglas Street Bridge.

The laying of the storm sewer and culvert by contract with M. F. Schurman was undertaken. Each is ft. length of culvert weighed ap- proximately 5.000 lbs. and re- quired a crane It the siding to load and unload, and one It the stream to handle it Ind place it in position.

BROOKLYN. Fab. 4 - (AP) - Jackie Robinson has signed his iBi-ooklyn contract for a reported 365.000 salary. about the some -money he got last. you. "lim feel- ing fine and figure to be in my 'best shape in the last couple of years." said Jackie. the Dodgcrs' cleIn-up bitter.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 4 - (AP) - The Philadel.pliiI Phillies' Del Ennis is I holdoul today-rbecaune of income taxes. Ennis has turned down two contracts offered by owner Bob Carpenter because he figuru he doemii get enough "lake-homo" pIy. He mIde more

our Committee,

GEIITRAI. GUARDIAN

I newsy nature may be

Ible in advance.

CIIASWELL for Photos. .lI.11.u1('s TAXI-Phone :25.

SPRING SAMPLES at J. P. Mac- Phersun and Son. 157 Queen St.

BEFRIGEBATOBE. Ranges. Mo- tors and Washer repairs. Storey Eloctric. Phone 3007.

MRS. .l0HN8TON's Ladies' Wear. Special Sale. Bargains.

HOWARD MIclNNls FOOT- WEAR at 17.3 Queen Street.

RI-JSI-ZRVE Thursday. Feb. 22nd for Baptist Men's Vnrlcty Con- COFI.

with a card or gift from our liirge selection now on display. Abegwelt Gift. Court.

FLIGHTS DAILY except Sunday to New Glasgow and Halifax. Phone Maritime Central Airways 2061 or 50-1.

MacDONALD RADIO SEIIVICY lilo Kent Street. Radio r.-m.ir.- Bound equipment. Disc Remrdlns, Rogers Majestic and stews? War- ner Radios.

a shop at Tyrone. Lot 85. shoeing and General Repairs Emmott Bra:iley..

C. F. C. Y. Wednesday. 7th, III. 1.15 P. M.

Abegwclt Gift Court.

Hall. Upper Prince Street. night except Saturday at B P. M Speaker are:

ed. Phone 1228-L.

PANCAKE

and the them when they are made of Aunt

town. Aunt Jemima

present at Ibis

cakes. but was

for. During the preterit

klnson's are

molasses.

Personals

syrup or

bell, vice School. will regret

an operation for appendicitis. H

Campbell, Pownal St.. Charlotte town, and Fort Dix to San Aintonio

two weeks ago.

home with the blest. now he ha

nine. but his bright. cheerful temp ermcnt, his pleasing smile and sil

the memory and hearts of

best.

The respect and

people who attended the held from his late residence Jan. 6th. The impressive servic was conducted by Rev. Mr. Bis-h op, assisted by Rev. Donald Nlch olson. They spoke words of com fort to the Hymns sung were "I to the