BUSINESS PREMISES COMPLETELY GUTTED BY FIRE
Scarred Ruins Remain As
Aftermath Of S'Side Fire
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only the fire scarred brick -walls of the MacArthur Estate puilding and the store of Brace ‘McKay Co. Ltd. Are left standing after Wednesday night’s destruc-
~ iive fire which raged throughout
the night from the time of its discovery at 2.15 a. m. into dawn of yesterday morning.
Firemen, tired and weary after many hours fighting the half mil- lion dollar fire, one of the worst
‘ in the history of the town, were
on duty all day yesterday pour- ing water on the still smoulder- (fig ruins, while others patrolled the roped off area as spectators visited the scene to see the ruins.
Although the fire was consider- ed to be under control by six o’- clock yesterday morning, the
firemen kept steady streams of
water on the smouldering debris, and last night the clouds of steam were still rising from the accu- mulated wreckage. -The different tenants of the mined building yesterday made plans for re-establishing in other locations. The Insurance Firm of R. E. Ellis and Son had by noon started to move their scattered office equipment into the former Cana- dian Tire Store, opposite the Cniital Theatre on Central Street, and expect to be in business with a minimum of clay. IN SMALLMANS BL G.
The office of the Guardian-Pat-
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-RAYMOND GRANT, Optomet- iiutwiiibe in his O’Leary Of-
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:iEGULAR monthly ‘meeting jlldies’ Auxiliary, Kensington Le- Q1 Home tonight 8 o'clock.
. Efiinonoun RINK tonight Fri- M, Junior Hockey North Car- - '. vs. Kinkora. Game time
. . Regular skate 8:15 to 10. .Free School skate this afternoon 3;! to 4.
FKENSINGTON RINK tonight hiday. Junior North Shore. 7.00 Kensington vs. Margate, 8.00 In- in River vs. Springfield, 9.00
ey Bridge vs. Spring Valley. Adm. .25 to all. Skate after
CRAPAUD RINK Friday night School Hockey Crapaud vs. Canoe I ve 6:45 p.m. Hampton vs Tryon
3300 pm. Long Creek vs. Albany Village 9 a. in. Albany Rural vs. Argyle Shore 10 p. In. Regular Skate Friday afternoon 3 to 5 p.
KENSINGTON RINK tonight Ema)’. 7 o’clock——Kensington Hlzh School vs. Summerside 51811 School. 8 o'clock —- Jun- I0! North Shore League — Indian River vs. Springfield. 9 o'clock "sf-311193’ Bridge ,vs. Spring .—311€Y- Admission 25 cents to 311- Skate after.
‘Professional Cards
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Barrister
- George R. MacMahon,
LL.B. 255 Water St. Summerside (Also Kensington on Saturdays) Phone Summerside 3551
INSURANCE
1?» 1;. Ellis & Son Limited 5 Fire — Auto - Casualty . Summer St. Summerside
Optometrist E. E. Parkman
Opt. D.. 11.0. PHONE 3287
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S B. F. Hunter, R.0. llmmerside, P.E.l. Phone 3110 SMALLMAN’S BUILDING
A. Raymond Grant,
B.Sc., 0.D. '33 Water Street, Summerside
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riot is now located in the Small- man Building on the second floor, and teletype service with Char- lottetown and the other offices in Alberton and Montague, was established by late afternoon.
Despite difficulties, the daily delivery of the Evening Patriot, carrying full coverage of the fire, was conducted in Summer- side, and 1500 papers were de- livered yesterday afternoon to the Summerside residents.
The J and S Clothing Store Management said last night that they hope to.be re-estab1ish- ed soon in new quarters, and that negotiations are under way to complete this arrangement.
Mr. J. Watson MacNaught, Q. C., re-located his law office yes- terday morning in the Willard MacDonald building.
Hon. E. P. Foley, M. L. A., said last night that it is his in- tention to re-open his drug store In another location, and that he hoped to complete arrangements for new quarters today..
Dr. MacMurdo, Dentist, said that his plans for the future are at present indefinite, and Dr. H. T. Colvin, Optometrist, could make no definite statement re- garding his future plans.
The management of the firm of Brace McKay Co. Ltd. yesterday opened an office on Water Street next to the Sally Shop, and said no definite plans could be an- nounced at present.
During the fire, the Guardian- Patriot office equipment and re- cords were saved by courageous
assistance given to the staff members by many including Harry Matthews, Marshall Green, Don Arsenault, Dr. Alan Stewart, W. Chester S. MacDonald, and Constable Ralph Hardy.
The staff members are very grateful also to Dr. E. E. Park- man, and Reginald Pope Mana- ger of the Regent Theatre, who most willingly made their pre- mises available to protect the re- cords and equipment over night and part of yesterday until the staff‘ was able to move into their new office in the Smallman Build- ing. /\
The fire was first discovered by
Cst. Siguard MacKinnon of the’
Summerside Police Department, who was on routine police patrol.
The fire, whose origin is un- certain, spread rapidly with names leaping high into the air, showering millions of sparks over a wide area.
Assistance of firemen and fire 'trucks'from Charlottetown, R. C. A. F. Station, Summerside, and Kensington, was received follow- ing an appeal by town officials. $300,000 LOSS _
The largest loss in the fire was the store and warehouse of Brace McKay Co. Ltd. with a stock of $160,000.00 and an estimated total loss in excess of $300,000.00.
This store empoyed 26 persons, and the manager is Mr. Claude Ives. a fire sprinkler system was being installed in this store, and was almost completed.
The other building, in which nine establishments were housed,
is owned by the MacArthur Estate (Mrs. Muriel MacArthur and her son, Creelman), and its loss value -is estimated in excess of $75,000.- 00.
The second largest merchandise loss was the Drug Store of Hon. E.P. Foley, whose loss was esti- mated in the vicinity of $50,000.- 00.
Mr. Foley, well known through- out Prince Edward Island, had been in business on this site for 38 years. . . . ‘
The J and S. Clothing Store operated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cameron had a loss estimated at $30, .00.
Alt ether, 48 employees and management" personell were dir- ectly affected by the fire which destroyed the 10 stores and of- fices.
While the firemen fought the battle in below freezing temper- ature, Summerside firms in- cluding Rogers and Arnett, R. T. Holman Ltd., Andy's Restaurant, and Bernard's Bakery made cof- fee for the chilly firemen.
The intense heat from the burning buildings shattered plate glass windows in the Water Street and Summer Street establish- ments of R. T. Holman Limited, the Provincial Bank, the Bank of Nova Scotia, the Read Studio and Camera Shop, Chan’s Restaurant, Boates Pharmacy, Sheen and Maclnnis Shoe Store, Dr. E.E. Parkman, optometrist, Jimmie's Meat Market, Regent Treatre, BeIl’s Book Store.
At the regular monthly meet- lng of the Summerside Board of Trade held last night at the R. C. A. F. Wing Association Rooms, the president, C. R. Mac- Laggan in his report on the A t l a n t i c Provinces Economic Council drive for membership said that the drive had been sup- ported in this community most satisfactorily and that the mem- bership at the present time was approximately 96, and that he felt that very shortly it would exceed the 100 mark.
President MacLaggan submitt- ed the list of the various com- mittees, the chairman of each for the coming year, and the list as submitted, was/confirmed by the‘ meeting.
The board unanimously sup- ported the suggestion that the firms that had suffered loss in the Thursday morning fire _be each sent a letter expressing regret.
A letter is also to be sent to the Summerside Fire Department ex- pressing the B0aI‘d’S appreciatlon of their great work in fighting the fire.
Letters of appreciation are also to be sent to the Kensington and Charlottetown Departments and the R. C. A. F. Station, Sum- merside, for their great assis-
The February meeting of the Afternoon Auxiliary of the Woman's Missionary Society, Trinity United Church, Summer- side, was held on Tuesday, Feb. 4. In the Church parlor opening with silent prayer and season of prayer, led by the President, Mrs. L. M. Callbeck, and the fol- lowing members: Mrs. Clarence Harris, Mrs. B. R. Sharp, Mrs. Loman Adams. Miss Jennie Bowness, and Mrs. L. R. Allen. This was followed by the singing of hymn, “Take Time to be Holy.”
The business was conducted by the President. Reports were heard from the following secretaries-- Recording--Mrs. W. A. ‘Allen. Treasure-Mrs. Roland Phillipson: Community Friendship-Mrs. Em- elyn MacKay, who reported 111 Hospital calls. 112 home calls, 44 sympathy cards 49 get- well cards, 79 treats and 5 flowers during the month. 51113- ply-by Miss Millicent Strong, who read an acknowledgement from Rev. Harold W. Young for overseas relief parcels received, and one from Miss B e u l a. h Bourns, Korea. also for relief
iparcels. Mrs. George Sheen read
Summerside Trade Boord Discusses Mail Delivery
tance.
The meeting concerned itself with discussions on the erection of picnic tables for tourists, the forthcoming A. P. E. C. sponsor- ed food show at Moncton, and a local display of Island pi‘-od-uc-ts
House to house mail delivery was also given considerable dis- cussion, and the meeting decided to support the request of the Summerside Branch of the Cana- dian Legion which is asking that this service be given to the peo- ple of Summerside.
Mr. John Mungall, General Manager of the Journal-Pioneer spoke briefl; on the history of the paper, and the Editor, Mr. J.
"Elmer Murphy, spoke on the
functions of a newspaper, stress- ing the three fields in which it serves the public, —Advertising, Circulation, and News Coverage-
Following the m e e tin g the members of the Board were taken on a tour of the Journal- Pioneer plant, after which they were the guests of Mr. l_\/Iungall in the R. C. A. F. Wing As- sociation Rooms where a butfet lunch was served.
The Board was happy to ac- cept the invitation of Mr. Lester Jenkins to hold its next meeting at the Jenkins Bros. plant.
S'Side Missionary Society Hold Regular Meeting
a letter of appreciation from Miss Aileen Ratz, Halifax for glft parcels received. A letter was read by Mrs. A. A. Lockhart from Dr. Florence Murray, Korea. For donations received from the be- quest of the late Miss Minnie Wright. Correspondence Read by Mrs. Albert Huestis, ‘consisted of two “Thank You” notes from members who had been ill, and the Secretary reported that three cards had been sent.
It was announced that the World Day of Prayer would be held in the Church of Chirist, Summer- side, on Friday, February 21. It was also announced that the Pres- byterial would be held in Bede- que United Church on May 7, 19- 58. Delegates selected to attend the Presbyterial were Mrs. S. ‘S. Beaton and Mrs. Albert Huestis. Mrs. L. R. Allen and MISS Chris- tine MacDonald; conducted the mission study on “Post-War Japan in Relation to Christ- ianity." So vividly did the)’ P01‘- tray life and the descriIJIi0I1 Of Christian work, it enabled the members to realize the important part played by Christians who do not keep their faith to them- selves but have the urge i° D1‘0-
claim the Gospel.
Miss Millicent Strong conduct- ed the devotional period‘ on the theme, “Looking to Christ and not to Ourselves." Mrs. Sheen led in prayer. The hymn, “Come Thou Almighty King" was fol- lowed by scripture reading by Mrs. McKay. A vocal solo, “We Shall Shine as the Stars" by Miss Audrey Woodside was follow- ed by the receiving of the offer- ing by Mrs. Albert Linkletter and Mrs. Robert Yeo. The hymn, "0 for a Thousand Songs to Sing” was rendered. A duet, “Touch the Hem of His Garment" by Miss Ina Phillips and Miss Audrey Woodside added much to _the meeting with Mrs. G. N. Somers as pianist.
, The meeting closed with Bene- diction pronounced by Miss Strong. ‘
Curling FOL - Alberton Sat.
Mixed curling schedule at the Alberton Rink Saturday night. 7.30
Ice No 1: Addison Rayner, Vera MacKay, Bert Pridham, Joan Currie vs. Cecil Hutt, Jean Bryan, Bob Dunn, Corinne Camp- bell.
Ice No. 2: Elmore MacKay, Bertha Matthews, Harvey Hutt, Frances Currie vs. Carter Van- iderstine, Eleanor Hutt, Johnston Wells, Isabel McKinnon.
8.30
Ice No 1: Calvin Bungay, Kay Collings, Ivan Smith, Shirley Van- Idersteine. vs. J. C. Matt.-‘iews, Alice Seaman, Raeford MacLean, Annabelle Bungay.
Ice No 2: Upton Seaman, Isa- bel Clarke, Ted Bratten, Norma Gaudette vs. Mont Hutt, Ruth Millman, Bill Fraser. Isabel Hardy.
9.30
Ice No 1: Ken Matheson, Beth Waugh, Ed Turner, Velda Mat- thews vs. Clayton Travers, Lou Turner, Lorne Johnston, Ann Matthews.
Ice No 2: J. H. Myrick, Eva Noonan, Lloyd Matthews, Isabel Campbell. vs. Don MacKenzie, Margaret Perry, Keith Matheson, Marion MacKenzie.
Albany Downs Bedeque TO - 6
Albany St. Pats defeated Bedeque Beavers 10-6 last even- ing at Bedeque Rink.
Scoring for Albany were Han- son (2), MacLean (3)_ Gardiner (2), P. Noonan (3), and for Bedeque Gallagher, R. Arsenault (2), C. Arsenault_ G. Rogers, B. Arsenault.
ANCIENT CULTURE A basket woven more than 2,000 years ago has been found
in Nevada.
The semi-montli'y meeting of the Borden Lions C'ub was held on Jan. 30th in the Abegweit Hotel, Borden. This being ladies night the members wives were in attendance. After the banquet which was prepared by the staff and manager of the Hotel. Lion A. P. Ceretti, a baby cup was presented by Lion Mike Ness to Lion George and Mrs. Mac- Kinnon in honor of their new baby, this automatically makes Lion George president of the
Borden Lions
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stork club. The entertainment for the evening consisted of sev- eral dances by little Judy Daw- son, daughter of Lion Alex and Mrs. Dawson, accompanied by Mr. William Chaisson and Mr. Thomas LeBlanc. The remainder of the evening was spent in d a n c i n g and amusement for which the Club wishes to thank the management and staff for their hospitality, also the invited guests who provided the music and entertainment.
The St. Mary’s Academy annual ice sports were run off at Civic Stadium last night with a large crowd in attendance. Danny Mc-
Neill in the boys’ 9-year-old class and Patricia Heffell‘ in the girls’ ten-year-old bracket turned in the best times, each making the two laps in 32 seconds.
In the hockey match after the races, the Yellows beat the Reds 4-1. Bill Dickie got 3 goals for the winners, and David Johnson, the other. Paul Hogan scored the lone tally for the Reds.
The following is a summary of the race results:
Girls-6 yrs.-1 Darlene Gallant 2. Heather Muttart 3. Carolyn Shields time -34 sec.
Boys-6 yrs-. Edwin Heckbert 2. Darrell DesRoches 3. Richard Daley. time-31 sec.
Girls-7 yrs.-1. Joan Mary Des- Roches 2. Bernard 3. Rita Gal- lant. 26 sec.
Boys-7 yrs. 1. Danny Heckbert 2. Felix Richard 3. Peter Chan- cey, time-26 sec.
Girls-8 yrs.-1. Brenda Driscoll 2. Marlene McNeill 3. Paula Doucette time-21 sec.
Boys-8 yrs.-1. Richard McDon- ald 2. Donald Cameron 3. Ron- nie Kelly. time-20 sec.
Girls-9 yrs. -1. Ann Peters 2. Barbara Sonier 3. Patricia Steele. time--20 sec.
Boys-9 yrs.-1. Danny McNelll 2. Paul Hogan 3. Blaine Muttart. time-32 sec.
Boys-10 yrs. (2 laps) 1. Ray- mond Arsenault 2. Joe Arsenault 3. Edwin Arsenault.
Girls-ll yrs. (2 laps) 1. Car- olyn Bourque 2. Carolyn Sonier 3. Linda Casey. Time-35 sec,
Girls-12 yrs. (2 laps) 1. Patricia
SUMMERSIDE ICE SPORTS
Bernard 2. Joanne McNally 3. Leona DesRoches.
Girls-14 yrs. and over (3 laps) 1. Patricia Sonier 2. Mary Dris- coll 3. Erma Casey. time--43 sec.
Boys backward race-1 Danny McNeill 2. Joe Arsenault 3. Clar- ence Cormier
Boys-tricycle race-1 Kline Son- ier 2. Eldon Gallant 3. Darrell Trainor
Boys tricycle race-(second group) 1. Ronnie Kelly 2. John Olscamp.
Chas. McNally 2. Paul Doucette 3. Bernard Gillis.
Boys’ sack race- 9 and 10 yrs. 1. Floyd Clow 2. Ronald Perry 3. Edmund DesRoches.
Girls candle race- 13 and over) 1. Patirica Perry 2. Martina Gal- lant others did not finish.
Girls candle race- 13 yrs. and over) (second group) 1. Mary Driscoll 2. Erma Casey 3. Shirley Clow.
Potato race- Girls-10 yrs. 1. Mary Ellen Gallant 2. Carolyn Arsenault 3. Eleanor Mullin.
Potato race (11 yrs.) 1. Car- olyn Bourque 2. Judy Gallant 3. Mary McNeill.
Potato race (12 yrs.) 1. Pat- ricia Bernard 2. Jean Steele 3. ‘Diane Gallant.
Relay race--Winners-No. 1. team -Amanda Gallant, Patricia Son- ier, Joanne McNally, Joan Ann Heffell. ' .
Officials - Judges - Leo Blac- quiere, Ernie Mclvor, Charles Ballem.
Starter-Francis McNeill. An- nouncer--John McNeill, Scorer — Norman MacDonald. Patrol Jud- ges--Ervan Sonier, Ervan Aresn- ault, Francis Gallant, Arnold Muttart.
Main Item Of
The Provincial Canadian‘ Le- gion Curling play-offs to decide a winner to represent P. E. I. Provincial Command for the Canadian -Legion Dominion Curl- ing Championship was the main item of business on the agenda at the regular meeting of the
Legion Wednesday night.
Vice-President Frank Weeks presided and the minutes and correspondence were read by the Secretary-Treasurer, Graham Bennett.
The provincial play-offs will take place'in Alberton Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb 25 and 26th and two teams from Charlotte- town, Summerside, Montague and Alberton are expected to compete. The winning rink will represent the Island at the Dominion play- offs at Copper Cliff (Sudbury) Ontario, March 10-14.
P. E. I. Provincial Command will defray the expenses-of the wmmng rink to Ontario and a National organization have al- ready forwarded four silver en-
The Ladies Social Club of Trin- ity Unlted Church, Summerside, held its regular meeting in the church parlor with the president, Mrs. Peter White conducting the opening d-'.VOI’.i0l18.l e. rciises. Roll call was answered by thirty-four members.
The recording secretary, Mirs. Hugh Smith read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved. The financial re- port was given by the treasurer, Mrs. Stanley Linkletter. Members of the visiting committee repor- ted the calls they had made.
Reports from the year just clos- ed were very encouragi--g from every point of view. Teas, sup- pers and a wedding reception were‘ the principal activities of the club. A monthly savings plan whereby each member put by a certain amount, strictly volunt- ary, was also carried out and netted substantial returns when passed in at the closing meeting in December.
BEDEQUE
Mrs. Carrie Leard has return- ed home after being in Moncton, N.B., for several weeks, the guest of her friend, Miss Alice Harrison.
Mr. Cyrus Gaudet, Chelton, has been a. patient in the Prince County Hospital for several days.
Edison Wright, Central Bede- que, has been -in Toronto, attend- ing the marriage of his son, Mr. William Wright. The wedding was held on January 25th, when Miss Eunice Strong, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Strong of St. John's, Newfoundland, became the bride of Mr. William Wright.
Christian Youth Week is being observed by the young people of Bedeque United Church. On Sun- day morning, January 26th., the church choir was made up of the Trail Rangers, C.G.I.T., Y.P.U. group and the Junior choir mem-
bers. Mr. Edward Pearson,_pre- rident of the Y.P.U. presided,
Alberton Branch of the Canadian,
Legion Curling Playoffs
Meeting
graved water pitchers for pre- sentation to the Provincial win-
ners at Alberton. In addition a Maritime firm has offered to donate a Provincial Trophy to be played for each year, also curling crmts for the,winners.
On motion a sum of money was voted towards the cost of a ban- .quet or -other entertainment for the visiting legionairres at Alber- ton. comrades Robert Profit, Fred Millman and Bud Clarke were ap- pointed members of a committee to work with the curling club in their plans for'the two day spell.
The names of the winning teams in each club are to be forwarded to the member of the Legion Pro- vincial Curling Committee in the locality. -
This committee is com rised of, A. W. Rogers, Cha ottetown, Chairman; Doug MacGowan, Montague, Herbert Matthews, Alberton, Earl G. Cannon, Sum- merside. -
Following adjournment a de- licious lunch was provided by the entertainment committee chaired by Keir Fraser.‘
Valentine Turkey Dinner Planned By Church Group
‘ On two different occasions a complimentary dinner was ser- ved, to the senior church choir and again -to the members and associate- members on resuming meetings after the summer re- oess.
Boxes of useful and lovely gifts were shipped to the port worker at Halifax for distribution among new Canadians. The patients at the Chronic Care Centre were re- membered with a goodly supply of canned fruit, jams, jellies, pickles, etc., donated by the mem- bers.
It was decided to have the annual Valentine turkey dinner and a strong working committee was named to make plans, the details of which will be gone into at the next meeting.
The Mizpah Benediction biased the meeting. Two interesting con- tests conducted by Mrs. Fred Waite were enjoyed, after which a deliciouns lunch was served by the committee in charge.
and conducted the service. He was assisted in the worship per- iod by Fern Bowness and Ken- neth Webster. Mr. Gordon Myers gave a splendid report of the Older Boys’ Parliament he at- tended at Mt. Allison between Christmas and New Years. Rev. Mr. Cowper-Smith delivered a fine address suitable, especially for young people.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waugh and Mr. and Mrs. Hedley Mutt- art, have informed their families that they have arrived safely in Florida.
Mr. William Glendenning. Moncton, recently spent a few days with his aunt, Mrs. Heber Myers and Mr. Myers, Carleton.
Mrs. Michael MacCarville, Car- leton, is a patient in P.C. Hos- pital.
CAVES EXACAVATED Excavation of caves at Santa Rosa Island, California, may
years ago.
Boys sack race- 8 and 9 yrs. 1..
Elmsdale Defeat Sherbrooke 8 - 4
The Elmsdale Rockets trounced a hockey team from Sherbrooke 8-4 in a penalty studded exhibi- tion game in the Alberton Rink last night. Several tights broke out in the secondand third per- iods at a time when the Rockets were leading 5-0 and the game finally ended with three Elms- dale players and one from Sher- brooke in the sin bin.
Elmsdale led 5-0 in the opener, went ahead 7-1 at the end of the middle frame and m a n a g e d another marker in the final per- iod. Sherbrooke chalked up three in the last frame. For the visi- tors Cooke scored a pair and Gallant and Deighan one each. E. Adams got the hat trick for the Rockets, W. Mathews a pair and A. Wallace, A. McAlduff, and W. Adams singletons.
Penalties handed out by referee Ward went to C. Simmons (3), Arsenault (2), W. Adams (2). Crossman, E. Adams (4), F. Rennie and E. Waite.
Aces Unable
To Play Game In Alberton
West Prince hockey fans will .be disappointed to learn that‘ the Summerside Aces will be unable to journey to Alberton Saturday night for an exhibition game with the West Prince All Stars. A recently organized series with Amherst required the cancella- tion of the game. The Inter- mediate Aces will play at Alber- ton in their place. In their last appearance in Alberton the In- termediate Aces lost to the All Stars 10-5.
Recall A Fire 52 Years Ago‘
As Summerside b e g a n the clearing of the rubble of yester- day's disastrous fire many of the older citizens recall vividly the fire of 1906 which started in the freight shed and spread across the town where it finally burned itself out at the railway on the south side of Notre Dame Street. There were 155 buildings burned in this conflagration.
Among these were the’ Baptist Church, the Episcopal Church, the Christian Baptist Church, the Presbyterian Church,‘ the Meth- odist Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
The fire levelled three of the town's banks, the high school, the eastern school and western School. the Post office. the rail- way station. several hotels and boarding houses, Holman’s store, the drill shed and many fine resi- dences.
In 1916 Summerside was visit- ed by another disastrous fire which started’ at Sinclair and Ste_wart’s' Ltd. The large brick building was -lost as well as a number of other large business establishments.
Prince County’: Hospital Ladies Plan Pantry Sale
The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Prince County Hospital was held in the board room on Wednesday with Mrs. Heath Strong, the Presid- ent, in the chair. Plans were completed to have the Centre Wand Pantry Sale at Holman’: Store on February 28. Mrs. A.S. MacKay’s offer of her home for a party in aid of the Hospital was Lion's Club announced that they would give permission to the Aid to have a sale of candy at one of the three nights of their Minstrel Show. After some discussion it was decided to purchase lights
- for the operating room in the
Hospital at a cost of $900.
Reefer Car Fire Extinguished By Alberton Firemen
The Alberton Fire Dept. was called out’ yesterday afternoon to extinguish a fire in a refrigerator railroad car, partially loaded with potatoes, and located on a siding at St. Louis.
Approximately 200 gallons of water was required to put out the blaze which appeared to have orginated from the charcoal heat- ing system underneath the r. The potatoes were removed from the car by the shipper, Frank Shea of St. Louis. Damage was estimated by Fire Chief Stephen Burke as approximately one hun- dred dollars. Chief Burke was ac- companied on the truck by fire- man Clayton Travers.
SHORT STAY
Fort Prince of Wales, at Churchill, Man., took the British 50 years to build and was cap- tured a year after completion.
IIMMEI-'iSi~liE
TONIGHT (FRIDAY 7 and 9:25
SATURDAY ‘ 2——7——9:25 Big Double Bill
”Affoir In Reno”
With Doris Singleton and John Lund.
”Storm Rider” With Scotti Brady and
show man lived there 37.i)00J
Mula Powers.
gratefully accepted. The .
Friday, Feb. 7, 1958
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OTTAWA (CP) —— Postmaster- General William Hamilton de- clined comment Friday on the suggestion of Auditor - General Watson Sellar that Parliament re- view regulations covering mailing rates on newspapers and periodi- cals.
Stanley Knowles (CCF—Winni- peg North Centre) asked in the Commons whether the govern- ment was considering introduc- tion of legislation on the matter.
Mr. Hamilton said he would want to examine the auditor- general’s report at greater length before replying. ,
Finance, Minister Fleming, in reply to A. M. Nicholson (CCF— Mackenzie), said all government departments are studying por-
tions of the report affecting them.
“-Whatever is required to be done to remove irregularities, if any, that existed under the for- mer government, will certainly be done,” he said.
The report covered the last fis- cal year up to March 31.
Mr. Sellar said in his report, tabled in the Commons Wednes- day, that the section of the Post
Declines Comment On Postal Rates For Papers, Periodicals
'cals is. “to a material degree,
legislation of the 19th century.” EXCEEDS REVENUE
Mr. Sellar said postal revenue from mailing of newspapers and periodicals currently averages about $6,000,000 annually. The post office estimated the cost of handling these is about $24,000.- 000.
Mr. Sellar added: _
“It has never been legislative policy to fix rates to result in. a self-supporting service, the am‘. being to encourage the dissemina- tion of news, with some categor ies of newspapers and periodical: charged lower rates than others
“Whether the $18,000,000 esti- mated differences between rev- enue and cost now benefits, in particular, the publisher, adver- tiser or subscriber is an impou- derable. ; SUGGESTS REVIEW
“Howe(/er, a review of the practices causes the view to be entertained that the text of sec- tion 11 of the Post Office Act cov- ering newspapers and periodicals might usefully be re-examined due to changes that have taken over the years in publishing prac-
Office Act dealing with mailing rates on newspapers and periodi-
tices and in the fields of distribu- tion and communication."
Baltic Art Club Holds Meeting
The Baltic Art Club held its January class at the home of Mrs. James Wall, on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Tuplin of Indian River is the Instructress. The class showed skill and en- thusiasm in the blending of col- ors.
After a two hour work period, palettes and brushes were remov- ed and a Kettledrum was enjoy- ed. Mrs. Edna Pierce poured while Sharon Crozier served the Ices.
All are looking forward to a lull representation of the club members at the February meet- ing. There was one new enroll- ment, Marilyn Pierce.
T0 REPRESENT CANADA
OTTAWA (CP)—Glen Banner- man, director of the Canadian government exhibition commis- sion, has been named commis- sioner-general for Canada at this year’s universal and international exhibition in Brussels. The exhi- bition will run from April 17 [to Oct. 19. '
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Kensington
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7:15 - 9:15 MATINEE SATURDAY 1 P.M. LORI NELSON in Car Racing Story “I-IOT ROD GIRL”. also
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Dies From A . Sled Mishap
DIES FROM
SAINT JOHN, N.B. (CP) - Charles Khristein Larson, 13, of Morrisdale, N.B., died in hospital Thursday after a sledding acci- dent -near his home Wednesday when he was pinned beneath a car. Police said the boy and some companions were sledding on a public driveway.
PIONEER LINE An eight-inch pipeline was laid in 1894 from the Essex natural gas field to Windsor.
SWINE BREEDERS ' ATTENTION .
P. E. I. good Yorkshires, crossed with registered “Magic” Landrace will produce “hybrids” that will grow faster on less feed, and give greater profit.’ , ' '
For ‘information con- tact John Lea at Travel- lers Rest or phone Sum- merside 8001. Lea’s Magic Landrace Ranch can sup- ily highest quality Land- race of all ages.
Sales — Boar Service Prompt Shipment.
Summerside‘ office
Dial 803 I.
NOTICE!
Following yeste rday'
Patriot is located in the Smallman Build-
ing. second floor officeA—Number One
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of the Guardian-
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NEW OUARTERS
The Insurance Firm of R. E. Ellis and Son Ltd.. is now located at 24 Central Street. Summerside, opposite the Capitol __The-
atre Iformerly The Canadian Tire Store I .
at 7:30.
RANDOLPH
SPECIAL MEETING
Special Meeting South Shore Branch of the PE.I.' Fish and Game Association, to be held in the Borden Town Hall Friday evening, Feb. 7th,
ALL MEMBERS REQUESTED TO ATTEND.
STEVENSON, Sec’y.
students 35 cents.
CIVIC STADIUM ‘HOCKEY TONIGHT
9:15 Amherst Ramblers vs. S'side Aces Admission: Reserve $1.00; Rush, Adults 75 cents;
Advance sale of reserve seats at Boates Pharmacy