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29. 1950

Eueries Re Birthplace

Of Noted Island Author’

In the Lcgislatlire yesterday the‘

1; in; answers to questions giageil On the order DIM! by W'- D. L. Mathieson were tabled by Premier John:

1. Did the Government own a swelling (Pl°Wl'°¢_|b°'°) ‘M ‘"4’ at Clifton. Queens county. known as the birthillace of Lucy lfllld M ntgomery? . .

3. was it sold _by “I0 GOV!“-

ml:§?1f sold. to whom, and‘ for

l 2 "'}§‘. '1’; 31.1. what was the date of

sale‘!

(c) How was. it advertised for sale and for how ions?

3. Before sale or advartisini for me, was it not made availabe in mg pubuo as g nice of interest to admirers of Lucy Maud Monidomery. and as a tourist attraction?

4. Did the Government IP90‘-‘"4 a custodian or caretaker of the

re-mlses?

P (g) 1: go, use was he and how long did he set?

(b) What salary or wages did he

receive? - (c) Did the Guuunment receive

any rent from the said custodian during his occupancy?

5. Why did not the Government retain the premises as a. place of interest‘ to tourists. as well as re- sidents of the Province?

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0075.00.

(is) January 0th. 1960.

(o) Advertised in Guardian News- paper in a space advertisement ap- pearing weekly for trlree weeks be- fore the sale.

3. This house was rented to Mr. Harlan Found since 1946. He show- ed visitors over the property on‘oc- casion.

4. No.

(a) See above.

(b) See above.

(cl Yes. $60.00 per year rental.

5. The main point of interest to admirers of Lucy Maud Montgomery is the Green Gables property in the National Park. A monument to the late Miss Montgomery was placed on the Green Gables property by the National Board. -

Local Red Cross Drive At One-quarter Mark

Depite the inclement weather. ‘

about one-quarter of the city's objective in the Red Crou drive was reported by the general can- vassers last night. The total re- ported by the teams was approxi- mately 82.000. and since many of the canvasaers were unable to complete their calls due to the bad weather"it was decided to ex- tend the drive for an additional three days. All canvamers are re- quested io make their final reports at Red Cross House. 02 Prince Direct. on Friday between 5:00 and 5:30 p.rn.

One of the junior commanders, Mr. Jack Morris led his division of canvsssers to the top when they reported having attained over I‘! per cent of their objective. A team born the same division. led by Mr. G. D. Fitzgerald took top honors in the team competition. topping their objective by a wide margin. Members of the team weredi. J. Cotton. Milton Bark- house. Vernon I-fennesaey. Donald Mas.-Lean and Vernon McClure.

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Campaign officials are confident. that within the next three days the generosity of our people for this great humanitarian organiza- tion and the enthusiasm of its workers. will again send Char- lottetown to the lead of Canadian cm“ in topping its Red Cross ob- jective.

Local composers Receive Publicity

, Carving their own places in the Canadian music world are Messrs waiter T. MacNutt. son of Major '1'. Edgar Macuutt, and William Keith Rogers, son of Keith 5. not ex-s, both formerly of Charlotte- town.

Boch‘o1"th'ese local composers are listed in the March issue oi "international Musician" among the foremost composers of the day- Mr. MacNutt's music is in till English traditional style and the best known of his -works are his “Two Songs from William Blake‘. Music in the modem trend is the style adopted by Mr. Racers and

is especially

ha known for his “string Quartet".-

Tho article states that “Those close to the musical picture believe the important thing is to look fir music of originality. combined with

DIRT!!!

GAIJANT — At the Charlottetown Hospital on Saturday. March sous, 150. to Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Gallant of [this city. a son. Francis

PUlBliY—At the I’. E. -I. Hos- pital, Tuesday. March 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Raoy Puraey (nee Noreen Newaom. Brackley. a son (weight 1 lbs. 9 oz.)

WI!lTli—At Montague Memorial Hospital on March 27th. iflo. to Mr. and Mrs. WY White. Man- tague, twin girls.

JENKINS-‘At the P. E. Island Hos- pital on March Nth. 190. toyllr. and Mrs. Erwin Jenkins. Mt. He est. a son

IUNOPI — at women: colleen Hospital. Toronto, ont.. on March ?Aih,1950. to Mr. and Mrs Garnet Junopo (nee Phyllis Saunders) a son. David Christopher.

MnAVINN—At the Charlottetown Homltal. March flth. 100. to If. and Mrs. Thomas McAvinn. City. a daughter.

MILLIII — At the Prince County Hospital on Tuesday. March 28. 1930. to Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Miller. Central Lotlo. a son. Douglas Wayne.

DEATHS

L‘ll'l'I.ANOl - In San Dlago.v Califo e. on March 1st. ll“. John Tistrange. formerly of Or- well Covs in this -Province. Ilad

MscIlAAO—At the Charlottetown Hoialm on March ma. um Eunice lfaefsaao. aged 00 years. Her funeral will take place Thurs- dlr morning at 8:30 -from the Frank I-iermessey Funeral Home to‘ saint Joaohlnfs Church. Ver- fbr Iteqnlem High Mass

Burial in the, church cemetery

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the ‘ 5 ' of craftsmanship, and they feel that wherever such music turns up it should be given a chance for a hearing in Canada and elsewhere".

Mr. MacNutt is now organist and choir director of All saints Ann- lican church in Windsor. ontarls, and»it is noted that one his compositions has again been chos- en as a test piece in the forth- coming Musical Festival in be held in Ohariottstown in May. The number selected is the tenor sol: "Take me to a Green Isle".

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this improvement was merited by the C..N.R.

The Rogers letter. Mr. Mchure retorted, was "a very nicely writ- ten letter." but it did not allevi- ate the reefer car shortage.’

“In the light of information and statistics in this letter," Mr. Gor- don said. "I feel there is no justi- fication for a complaint against the C. N. R. as made by Mr. Mc- Lure.”

“I acknowledge the railway has done a good deal." the Queen's member admitted. “but it should have been prepared for this be- forehand and should not have lot the situation go until the car shortage actually existed." .

The C. N. R. president comment- ed that complaints about the re- irigu-ator car shortage «in Prince Edward Island "seemed to be an annual affair. and one that is not lmtiiied under current condi- tions." . I

"How is».it then that there is a shortage lately?" queried Mr. Mc- Lure. ,

“I do not. admit any shortage." snapped back Mr. Gordon.

"Well. you have got to admit it." argued Mr. Mebure. "when a man cannot fill his orders due to a shortage ortneu ea-rs." ‘v

The C. N. A. resident reiterated his stand that ee Edward landwas min "service in I

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re . . The Queen's member. pointed out that itatlatics of the number of reefer oars seat to P. E. i. this season‘ had no‘ ificanee in the light of a has farmers and

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BUIITANDAIID NYLON! - 51 Gauge at $1.19 at The Fashion shoppe. -

HEAR MES. _lI. L. " lsnllil speak on the Red Cross over Station C. 1". C. Y. todaynt one dclod.

JUST ARRIVED - Blouses in pastel shades. Kennedy's Ladies’ Wear.

HID 0308! Blood Donor Clinics at Canadian Legion. Charlotte- town. Tuesday and . Wednesday. Agril 11th and 12th. Donors need- e .

JUST ARRIVED — The Blazers you havebeen waiting for. Ken- nedy's Ladies’ Wear.

LEGION CABD PART! -— The regular weekly card party was held last evening in the Canadian I0-

follows: ladies‘ first. Mrs. 1.’. Stew- art: ladies‘ second. Mrs. Wm. Les: ladies’ consolation. Mrs. M. walk- er; gents’ ilrst, John Mccailum; gents‘ second. J. E. Weatherbie: gents’ consolation. E.5. Mac.l"ad- yen. The door prize was won by Mr. V. Gay. and the freeze-out by Mrs. Ernest Fardy and Mrs. Ray Garnhum.

amovanmc ,sMoxsn. —- Ap- proximately sixty members of the 28 LA. A. Regiment. R.C.A.. were entertained last evening at a smoker at the Charlottetown Ar- mouries. Captain L.E. Weilner. C “ding Officer of the flesh Battery gave I. short " on the programme for the coming year, and mentioned the pre-camp course which will commence in April. It was announced that only recruits who join before April 8th will have the privilege of taking the course. Entertainment was pro- vided by Duke Neilson and by var- ious members of the Regiment

FUN!-IBAI. AT NEW WILT- SHIIIE — The funeral of the late Charles Larler of New Wiltshire was held yesterday afternoon from his late residence. The ser- vices at the home and grave were conducted by the Rev. Howard Christie. assisted by the Rev. Don aid Nicholson. The pallbearers were Cecil Stewart. Red-vars Stew- art. John Watts. Wlneloc Watts. George Kltson and I-Iibbert Tre- mere. interment was in Hamp- shire cemetery. Bugler Frank Smith sounded The Last Post and Reveille at the grave.

Y. P. S. M.EETING—'l‘he regular meeting of the Central Christian Church Young People’: Society was held last night with a fine

‘tendance. The evening was spent in, the j showing of educational films through the courtesy of the National Film Bcard.- Miss Olga Forsytne called upon the Secretary to call the roll and business was dispensed with in fine manner. The sympathy of the; Society was extended to Miss Chrissie Bigger. who at the moment is in the P. 13:. Island Hospital. Parts for the forthcoming play were given out to the cast. Norman Bruce led the sing song of familiar hymns and ‘Cathryn. Buchanan read the re- sponsive .eadlng selection. A va- riety concert is being planned for the 25th of April. The meeting dismissed with prayer.

Personals

Mr. E.T. Hfggs, Charlottetown, has returned from a holiday at St..I-‘etersburg. Florida. '

Miss Mary I-Iaszard ‘left Tues- day morning to visit her sister Mrs. Leigh-Spencer in Ganges, British Columbia.

-ready to load. H. H. Hatfield. Pro-

iesslve Conservative member for Victoria-Carleton said there had been a reefer car shortage in New Brunswick from October 1040 un- til today. ‘

Mr. Hatfield scored the C. N. R.'s method of handling its refriger- ator cars, charging that the rail- way dld not seem to have as good control of its rolling stock as it did some years ago.

When the C. N. R. president said any shortage of reefer can in P. E. I. was “spototy". that in general the situation was excel- lent and that Mr. Mcl.urc's charges were '"un.falr". the Queen's mem- ber jumped io his feet.

"Just mention any part of my report on this situation that can be called unfair." be challenged. He added that if any facts he of- fered the committee were not of the highest order. he would be ready to apologize. He insisted however. that the ‘ complaints in his hands were not only genuine but very serious and should be remedied. '

When Mr. Gordon offered buy him _a lunch if ha cou prove his case, Mr. llchure as d the C. N. R. president would cer- tainly have to foot the bill.

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The new health centre to be opened shortly on the site of the old Polyclinlc building, Prince Street. will have provision for bfih public health and agricultural laboratories. where testing will be done under the supervision of Dr. Jelks. it was announced in the Legislature yesterday by Hon. A. W. Matheson. Minister of Health and Welfare.

"This is something new in Can- ada." Mr. Matheson stated. “and it has been highly approved." He explained that the laboratory tech- nicians will be trained to work in both capacities. and the dual func- tions of the laboratory should make for efficient and economical aervlce.

Hon. Dr. Macbfilian. leader of

the Opposition, agreed that the innovation was a good one. The Health Minister also an- nounced that it was hoped shortly to obtain 1‘, director of dental hygiene a d to have this depart- 'ment staffed and in working order in a short time.

I-leavy Relief Demands

Speaking during committee dis- cussion of his estimate I-Ion. Mr. Matheson said he wou d welcome expressions of opinion as to whether some of the welfare grants should be reduced. He con- ceded that catimates in this de- partment were being exceeded every year and that the demands for relief seemed inexhaustible. Consideration was being given to cutting out relief grants during the summe month; except in rare cases. and making a backlog of payments during the winter months when the need was greater.

Ha intimated that it was in- tended next month to have a com- plete investigation of all relief cases.

The Question of whether the

legislative members should be con- sulted in the matter of welfare payments came in for consider- able discussion. It was generally agreed that they should be con- suited. but that they should not accompany the inspector in mak- ing his rounds at any time. The Mlnlster1aid he regarded this proviso as very_important. in order to prevent abuses. He agreed with Mr. R. 3. Bell. who main- tained that abusea had happened in the past and that this was one department which should be kept absolutely clear of political influence.

More Sanatori-nu Beds

Dr. MacMillan said he did not agree with criticisms which had been voiced respecting the new health centre. “You have to house all those officials somewhere," he acid.-"and this is the logical place to do it. You are vacating space in the Sanatorium which will provide for between 25 and 30 extraflbeds. That’ will mean a great improvement, because if we arrgoing to eradicate tuberculosis in this Province—and it can be done—the only way is to hospital- lso every open case."

Hon. Mr. Mathescn explained that by providing the extra ac- commodation at the Ssnatorlum the Province will receive 81.500 r bed from Ottawa, a sum in e vicinity of 850.000.

In the estimates for mental health the Minister stated that many of the salaries had been left blank because the personnel is not available to fill the positions. Grants to the amount of 877,640 are available at Ottawa this year under this heading, but not much of this money can be taken up. Post-graduate training is being taken by a number of workers. but the course is a long one and it will be some time before the trainees are available.

In reply to a query by Mr. Stew- art. he said the department had no one in sight. for undertaking oc- cupational therapy.

In reply to Mr. Bell. he said it is ' ‘ ’ ‘ to provide office space for veterinarians in the new health centre.

Physical Fitness

Speaking on the appropriation for physical fitness ($12,025) Pre- mier Jones said this was some- thing which his Government had Initiated and in which he took special satisfaction. "Sports have’ become so popular now." he add- ed. "that I hear that some of the women at '0'Leary are getting into the hockey game." (Laughter). "I hope the people don't go hockey crazy altogether. Perhaps we start- ed something we can't stop. but in any case Mr. Reid has been quite a success."

In reply to a question by the leader of the Opposition. the Pro- mier said the ‘Province receive! only $1.860. under the Federal grant for physical fitness.

Dr. MacMiilan: A" niggardiy sum!"

Premier Jones said the grant is made on a straight per capita basin and they had been protest- ing against this principle all along.

In discussing education. Dr. MacMilia'n said he could not see why the Federal Government should be so generous with health grants and‘refuIe to give assist- ance to education in the same way.

importance of paying adequate sal-

Mr. D. L. Mathleson stressed the" .

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arlea to teachers. and agreed with his leader that every effort should be made to obtain Federal aid for education. -

Under Justice administration as- timates. Mr. R. It. Bell protested at the cost of R. C. M. P. aer- vicea 651.8(1)) and said the force of forty-seven men was far too large for this Province.

in iacusalon on agrieuitura Mr. Burge urged more adequate sal- aries for the Dairy superintendent and his assistant.

Mr. Sav is proposed that good practical armera could be em- ployed as field man for the de- partment. a matter which the Minister. Hon. C. C. Baker, prom- ised to look into.

There wag conalde bla discuss- ion on the allocation of the grant for cattle breeding organizations. which this year has been increas- ed ‘from 85,000 to $8,000.

Mr. Ley Honored Al Farewell Pariy

Members of the Maritime Elec- tric Company gathered from all parts of the Province in St. Avard's Hall Monday night to make a presentation to A. G. Ley. Distribution Superintendent of the company, who leaves this week to take up position as Amistanvt Superintendent of the Avon Pow- er Company Ltd. in Windsor. N.S.

Mr. Ernie MacKay presented Mr. Ley with a wrist watch on be- half of the Company. Speaking for the employees association. president A. 1.. Ward stated that the members extended good wishes to Mr. Ley and family. The Ern- ployees Association presented Mr. Ley with two fine English be-lar pipes. and the Company's em- ployees preee-nied him with a substantial purse of money. and a Ronson lighter for Mrs. Ley.

In a brief address Mr. V. A. Ainsw .‘-h. Company manager. spoke hldhiy of Mr. Ley and great- ly regretted that he whs leaving.

Replying to the ‘brief qceeches by his fellow employees. Mr. Ley said. "In all sincerity I am glad I had the opportunity of working with such a grand bunch of fol- lows." On behalf of Mrs. Ley and himself he thanked the members sincerely for their kindness.

Entertainment was provided all the_outset of the gathering by Ernie MacKay Jr.. who. accom- panied by his mother on the piano, Sane two solos.

Several members of the ‘Com- pany provided more entertain- ment as the evening progressed, In fact there wasslnging. dancing. vlolm playing. piano playing and a wide variety of Jokes. Two brothers also cut a mean rug as a step-dancing team.

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The corporation tax on income re- ceived by a trustee for holders of oil royalties will be repealed. '

The tax law will be amended to

make it clear that gains made by bona fide prospectors and develop- ers in discovering and proving up mining properties are not taxable. Farmers. and fishermen will be allowed to adopt the new system of depreciation allowances pro- vided fnr them last. year or to continue under the old aystem. However, once they elect to adopt the new system they ‘ return to the old. Mr. Abbott said he was extend- ing to a wider group of firms the reductlon—from iii to 10 per cent- granted last year in the corporat- ion tax on businesses earning less than $10,000 a year. This is retroactive to Jan. 1. 1940.

Tariff proposed gener- ally were aimed at bringing Brit- ish preferential tariffs into line with those negotiated at Geneva. A malor feature was the placing of e. 15-per-cent tariff on imports of tin plate, previously on the free list. effective June 1, 1950.

Sensitive To Employment

Mr. Abbott cu hasized that the country's tax structure now is “such that it is very sensitive to changes in employment and in- comes. and relatively modest changes in these can have a more than proportionate effect upon our revenue."

The Government had tried to keep down its estimates, but there‘ still were heavy‘ expendi- tures. includin those for social security and defence. if the in- ternational situation improved. de- fence costs would go down. but "it would be a bold man who would predict this with any confidence now."

The union with Newfoundland had imposed and would continue to impose a “conslderable" net burden on the Federal Treasury.

Mr. Abbott noted that there was to be another conference with the Provinces this fall and said he thought it "fair to as- sume that it will not result in a lessening of the net burden on the Federal budget."