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Provincial Finals

Held Last Night

Oratory Contest

Was Held V Under

Jhe Distinguished Patronage Of His Honor Lieutenant Governor

Hearts, Who Presided. The Win- ners Are Ist, John Denny, 2nd James Coyle, 3rd, John D. Mac- Intyre.

1M9 nisht the Provincial final in College, subject chosen "Canada's the International Oratorical Con- Economic Problem." tests w» held in Zion Church Ha-l- '2lld~JBlli€8 Coyle, st. Dunstanbs, Notwithstanding the wet weather, all ~11“ Pegples o; Canada;-

available seats were taken. and stand- grdqolm D_ Ma¢1n¢yye_ 54mm, in: room was st l premium. The "Canada. Among the Nations."

event was held under the dlatinsufsh- 2nd.--James Coyle, st. Dunstans. _ ed patronage of His Honor Lieuinant lira-John D. Maclntyre, Souris, Governor Heart who presided. The speeches of the contestants

All of the clitestants madesplen- did speeches, and it was very dim- cuit for thb Judges to make a decis- ion. The winners are:

lat-John Donny, Prince 0i Walcs

ANNOUNCEMENTS. COMING EVENTS. MEETINGS. ETC. "Reserve Monday May 6th, for

Concert. Box Social and Dance m Orwell cove Hall. 3586-5-3-21

~ "Dr. Clift. M. lit-start now home

prevention cure. Purdy Statiomwest-

cluster Co, N. Y" U. S. A. 5079-6-12-3 mos.

"Annual meeting, Chailottetown Ladies Aid of Protestant Orphanage, Friday, May 10th, Cundall Home. I80 p. m. 3584-5-3-2i "The Annual Meeting of the Stanley Rink Club will be held in Norman Nicholson's Tailor Shop on Monday evening, May 6th., at a p. m.

3551-5-2-31.

were interspersed with delightful vocal solos, sung by Mrs. J. A. Law- son, soprano and Mr. Ben Acorn, bass and by piallo selections played by Prof. L. D. Thompson, who also sc- companied the singers.

At 6 o'clock. the contestants, their parents and guardians, and the om- cers o; the contest were entertained to supper at the Russ Hotel by The Guardian.

His Honour Lieutenant Governor Heart: inopening the contest ex- pressed the pleasure he felt at once again presiding at this, which has now become an annual event. .

Ho explained that in 1923 th League oi Nations had recommended s. better understanding between the peoples to be arrived at by means of free discussions. So, in 1024, the ed- itor oi a San Francisco paper inaug- urated inter-state oratory contests in the United states. From these beam- nings, the International Contests had their growth, until now all but two provinces, -New Brunswick and Sas- katcnewan-are represented.

In Manitoba. and Quebec the 60n-

"Grahams Road Dramatic Club

will present their four act dramal

"The mm to the City" in Grahams

Road Hall, Wednesday, May 8th. If

not tine, the following night. 3573-5-3-21.

"Whist Party and Dance at Web- ster's Corner Hall Monday, May 0th. Ladies please bring cakes. whist to start at 8.30 sharp. 3572-5-3-21.

"Buying live hogs at Keusington Tuesday iorenocn of each week. Alden issue. dilfl-fl-satmonti.

nun-i‘.

"Kensingoon T. B. S. Club losdinul“

Floss Wedneldly of each week up till‘ boon. Joan As cousin, Secretary.

. 704z-3-id-satmonti.

"Come to the French River Con-

wrt in Stanley Hall, May 7th and

see the styles oi fifty years ado. If

0°! fine May 8th. 36021-5-4-7

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"Come and see Hattie Foggariy dance the Charleston at‘ Stanley. May 7th. 36021-5-4-1

"Buying hogs at Emerald, Tues- ill! imaosn, May 1th. Everett Has- ill. 30016-5-4-21

I-ii-n

"mouse b! the Graduate Nurses Mounties ct the osnlottemwn Hos- Wll. Massey. my 0th at B p. m.

I00l4-5-4-1i

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"Manners tile notice-We "emu '0 Milne 1m sees and mi calves mus time lisgaelrly for

t. mu 8 and iew L. 33$. stola-s-ve-u

aunt-

"teedmg potatoes at Grahdview

lion from the ‘mi to the 10th. i up. w. b. m». 30001-il-4-2i

. inn-Is l ‘was to creams, mew. my lbm to season and so: social. Pro- Illle Women's nuiituce. sooio-s-a-si

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"Attention ll called to the sale of m; my can implements of John i k on wosnessay, May

M It i some sharp. lee hludbilinsi

new“ '

hirediub seamen swed-

ma

mat!‘ n. tracts. m at a -s-4-u

"Como is Traveller's nest Hail. "was evening. myntn Ind m ontitlld "An

tests‘ are carreid on by the Depart- ments of Education. In the other pru- vinces ‘the newspapers are carrying them on. In this province, as in 1928. The Guardian Publishing Company. with the co-operation oi the Depart- ment of Education, are 500115011“! the contest. His Honour went on to praise The Guardian for its work ln_ this connection, which involved much time and expense. It was to b0 commended in the highest 4081'" for putting on the contests here. Were not for it, doubtless the Island would not be represented.

The large audience present must be a gource of gratification to this company.

The youthful contestants, too“ should be congratulated. for they are) prlzg winners in the schools and in the districts.

It has been said that the oratory standard this year has, if anything, been higher than last year. But this does not in any way reflect on those who took part last year, for that con- test was the beginning. Moreover. many of last year's contestants are ih m, 1151,; this year, and are DH!!!" tonight.

His Honour then went on to ex- plain the rules and conditions 0f the contest. The order 0f SD11“!!! h" been drawn by His Worship the Mayor. .

Rev. M. Scott Fulton after lll tile contestants had spoken eXDYBfiQd h" amazement at the 8131901110 speech" they had made. Even though they could not all win first place, yet they had all won a wonderful 908M011 l" themselves. He told how Julius Cae- sar, as galley slave in s pirate ship had talked himself out o! his chain“- and into ths position of master of the ship. so these young‘ own!!- ha

__________._..___.__._. "North River any outboard aim!

Tuesday, May 1m. "Reserve May ma iOr tho pllv

-- nut" in new oiugew mu £33m by the Youns People's bra- motio Club. m’

"Point Prim Dmmetic Club will i, the four act drama "Fisher-

h lions minim;

unmade onus. ooda IIUII-S-l-il

‘N an m-Fubloned Mdiher" presented w mm-

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Opposition To

(5Mcinl to the Guardian)

GENEVA, May Zi-Britaih joined France today in urging limitation oi w" "infirm by curbing the budget appropriations oi the powers for that Purpose, but the United States re- fused to withdraw its opposition to the PFOPMal. Lord Cushendun oi Britain insisted that direct limits. tion of war material would be 1m. possible without a system of interna- tional control which he held unac- ceptable.

"The one essential task oi this com- mission," Lord Cushendun said, “is to find the greatest degree oi Kgrgg- merit on what can be done towards disarmament. 0n the limitation oi war material, two methods have been IIYSBd, one by direct limitation and one by budgetary limitation.

"It is evident that direct limitation L! the obvious ideal method, except that it cannot be applied without some system of international con- irol. I wonder what my friend, Gib- son. who urged this system, would think of an international commission being sent into the United States to lllvestlsate its armaments. I venture l9 say it would not be permitted and I can say the same thing ior Britain.

“Hence, with these two great Conn- tries refusing international control, a directvsystem oi limitation oi war materials becomes impossible."

MDNTHLY MEETING or m. LEGION

The monthly meeting oi tl/e Cher- lottetown Branch oi the Canadian Legion was held last evening with a fair attendance. After the opening exercises and reading oi the min- utes tho following were admitted as new members:

William V. DeCoste, John J. Con- nolly, John J. A. McDonald, Harold L. Pickard. Lloyd A. Wonnacott, John S. Garrick, Hugh S. McKay, Samuel M. Campbell, William Heron, Preston J. Scntner, Edward I". Acorn. Mic- hael P. Clarkln, Robert S. Duncan, Peter M. McInnis, J. Edward Small.

Mr. J. 0. Hyndman then delivered a. splendid address on some of the economic problems of the province, during which he stressed the need of the fomnation of a. Department of Colonization and Immigration. the need o! assistance being given to our own boys to purchase farms and the procuring of suitable immigrants from the Motherland. The speaker also urged the need of agricultural training benlg given in Island insti- tutions.

At the close of the address a hearty vote oi thanks was moved by J. J. Ielghtiser, seconded by W. J. Chevcrie and supported by A. B. Cosh and conveyed to the speaker- by the President Leo Bradley.

Selections were rendered by Com- rades Ben Acorn and Victor Coyie. Mr. Walter MscNutt presided at the piano.

Short addresses were made by Comrades T. Ii. MacNutt, James E. Harris and Colonel Peaks, touching on immigration, the happy settlement of the Andrew truer Mitchell case. Empire Shopping Week and agricul- tural training.

The meeting closed with tbs Ne- tional Anthem.

CYCLONE STRIKES

MONTREAL, May Zi-A miniature cyclone struck Lechine, a Montreal suburb today. The home oi Ubald Clfi‘ wll lifted from its inundation, the roof blown sway and all windows broken, a bhrn near the Sari-ecu rs- sidcncs was blown down. and fill an eighth c! l mile away. .._...-....__..........._....._ felt. could by force of their oratory, rise to any position.

He moved a hearty veto o! thanks lb ti“ cementum. the Judgu 'd scrutihetrt, and also to the mini the who had entertained so delightfully during the evening.

Bu. A. I. Maclntyre in seccnding this Vole of thlfikl. laid that the younl pebble who hkd spoken to- riilhg had given us greet hope; of the future of Canadians. The young

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- 'c Three cf the ICMIIDK surgeons 111316;?“ u, [m E Rude“. Toronto, America. in the field of plastic sndwho he“ the cums; (2) Drncnrflon oral surgery, who were present It 1N,“ of the May-o can“, Ruched", clinic held with I numb" "l °""Minn.; <3) m. Robert n. Ivy of Phil- flflfldinl 1115mm" 0' u" Ammflu“ adeiphia, president. of the associat- Associaticn of Oral and Plastic Sur- [om The “mum-m, which w“ o; ._ S"? i" T°Y°"'°- Fmm LEFT "most intricate nature, was one of grafting skin and bone.

AMOUNTINCL UDED FOR c. 1v. R. HOTEL

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In a. wire t0 The Patriot, Mr. R. H. Jenkins, MP, states that an initial sum of $200,000 has been included in the Railway Estimates tabled before the Select Standing Committee (m- a C. N. R. Hotel for Charlottetown. The report has not yet been adopted by the committee. The Railway es; timatcs also include $100,000 for widening the gauge oi the Murray Harbour Railway and $175,000 on ac- count of terminals at Charlottetown.

‘This is very satisfactory, and is"! feather in the cap oi the delegation that went from Charlottetown repre- senting the Publicity Association and the Board of Trade, which included Mr. Justice Arsenault, Mr. S. A. Mac- Leod and Mr. S. A. MacDonald.

Initial Sam Of $200,000 Placed In Railway Estimates For New Hotel In Charlottetown.

Should the estimate be adopted there is no reason why the building oi the new hotel should not be started this sumlmer. It is understood that expert ofllcials of the railway intend visiting here this month to look over the situation. There should be no dif- ficulty in obtaining s. suitable site and thus enabling building operations to be commenced without unneces- sary delay.

The votes for the widening o! the Murray Harbor nanny and ..the terminals st Charlottetown are mere- 1y s completion of the work which was authorized in the past, and it is to be hoped that work on these will no longer be delayed.

(Bptclfll to the Guardian)

TORONTO, Ont, May it-Damage that will run into hundred; of thous- ands of dollars and property losses that cannot yet be cstimaied have D9811 CftllSEd during the past 24 hgurg by an almost unprecedented rainfall, which has already swollen mere creeks into mighty rivers and spread havoc generally in its wake. The storm condition is general over the entire province, according to reports available, and while the local meteor- ological bureau states that the prom- ised gales will not likely develop, the end is not yet, for there is every in- dication that ihe rain will continue.

The almost phenomenal conditions

Ship Inspected By Royalty

LONDON, May 3.--Tha Duke and Duchess oi York and Prince George today inspected the historic research ship Discovery which is lying at the West India docks being repaired for the coming Australian-Antarctic ex- pedition. They were shown over the ship by Rt. Hon. L. C. M. Amery, Secty. of State for the Colonies; Sli- Granville Ryrie, Australian high commissioner and Sir Douglas Maw- son, who will lead the expedition in its two years oi voynglngs in Antarc- tic seas. Sir Douglas showed his royal guests ultra modern explorers‘ cloihing oi camels hair and wool, which will take the place of old fash- lohed all fur garments. Fur, he ex- plained, will be used only by the Dis- covery's crew for pl tection of their feet and hands. over their woollen garments they will wear windproof maclrintoshes. The Duke, Duchess hmfPi-incs then sampled some peni- micsn, which will form the ltlplc dr- ticle or diet when the auditions! to the Antarctic, m .

Mach Damage Oausecl By .Heavy Rainfall In Ont.

caused by the continuance of April

showers, with greatly renewed vigor, into the month oi May, is something that weather experts are not at- tempting to explain. However, prop- erty on the low lying shores oi I-ake Erie, Lake St. Clair and Lake Ontar- io is seriously menacetl, while many temporary bridges, constructed inthe past week or so following early April floods, have again been washed away. cellars are flooded in many areas and the farmers of the province are in a quandary with their spring seeding al- ready weeks behind time and the land in many cases submerged under miniature lakes.

Railways Give ‘ Reduced Rate

..._d_ (Special to The Guardian) CLEVELAND. Mly L-The sun shone today for brokers and operators who have not been doing the grain businees that is usually booked at this time when word came from Washing- "ton that rillroad leaders have agreed to a reduction of two cents a bushel on rail shipments from Buffalo to the Atlantic seabolrcL The rate specific- ally applies to wheat. but a. corres- ponding dowering o! these rem on other grains was also cmceded. It it claimed that this will enable United States shippers and exporters tn com- pete with their Canadian hbora. who have an advantage through on all waterway route through Montreal. It is expected that through this concession that nil faculties will not be used and that the congestion at Buffalo. um to be the wont in recent history. will be relieved. Plenty of con are available and trunk lines equipped w handle o m: movement w» the interstate commerce com-