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Get the confidence of the pubiIO and you will huvl no difficulty In getting their patronage. ‘

Annual Iubecripeleue Delivered 286.00 n: ma. cumin llll mmA-Jue

ANNllAl lAIEETIN ii 0F NEST "PRINEE CONSERVATIVE ASSN.

. Held at 0’Lea.ry Yesi: Was Largely At dent Reviewed t

l The Past Year - A. F. Arsenault.

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erday Afternoon and tended. - The Presi- he Political Events 0f Able Address by Hon.

The 33rd annual meeting of the West lPrince Conservative Associa- tion was held in the public hull f)’i.cury, yesterday afternoon with

,, a large attendance, there being a full representation from ull the polls. The President, Dr. W. Fred ‘Puylor celled the llleeting to order at 2 p. m, and seated on the plat- iorui were: Mr. C. Shelton Sharpe. Mr. iwiilred 'l‘unton, M. L. A.. Sir Qhnrlcs Dalton, lion. James A. McNeill, lion. A. F. Arsenanit, Hon. J. id. Wyatt. His Honor the Com- missioner of Public Works, Afr. H. F. liinePhec, Mr. (i. I). Pope, M. L. A., Mr. T. B. Gillespie, Mr. John Kennedy and ‘Mr D, B. McDonald. President of the East Prince Con- servative Association. The minutes of‘ ihe last annual meeting were read by the Secretary, .541‘. J. Al- bert Brennan and approved. The following committee for resolutions were appointed and YGIANKAHMBSHPS John A, iiackett, K. Sharbeli, J. K. ilamsuy. l’. J. Bolger and G. M. Matthews. A letter was read from liis ilcnor the Premier, Mr. J. D. Stewart, expressing his regret. ui being unable to continue his usual cuslom of attending the meeting and wishing the association con- tinued ‘success.

The President, Dr. Taylor, spoke at some length reviewing the p0- iitical events of the past year stressing the need of organization. Organization that would prevent reduplicntionof work. in his opin- ion the only way the Conservatives of Prince County would ever re- guin their scat would be through systematic eta-ordination and or- ganization of the smoothest and highest order.

ills referred to the brilliant vic- tory of the ‘Stewart government. and Mr. G. D. Pope in Summerside and also to the two other great victories in Cardigan and Montague. which were the strongest endorse- ments of the excellence of the Stewart administration. Dr. Taylor concluded by reading the following telegram received by ‘him from lion. J. A. MacDonald:

"Government took oposition place in ‘House today. Mlelghen ac- cepted premiership thus vacating scat. Seven cabinet ministers ap- pointed as‘ acting heads of depart- ments temporarily till House pro- rogues. Debate on customs still proceeding. Party attitude not de- fined but my personal viéw is that new government will he formed and a general election held at an early date. Best wishes for suc- cess of your annual meeting.

The resolutions committee re- turned. it was moved and second- ed and carried unanimously that: "We the delegates representing the voters of the West Prince Liberal Conservative Association in meet- ing convened desire to extend our congratulations to Jtt. ‘Hon. Arth- ur Meigheu on his appointment to the Premiership of Canada and our admiration for the brilliant light carried on by him and his assoc- iates during the present session of parliament. "We feel assured he will he able to select from among Ilia associates one of the best and strongest cabinets in the history 0f Canada. We predict a triumphant return to power for him and his cabinet when next they spllelll l0 the country."

The following resolution was pro- posed apd carried unanimous}; "We the delegates representing the voters of the West l-Princs IIJIb‘ eral Conservative Association in annual convention apeemhled de- sire to express our approval 01-11111! co ence. in Him.- J. D. Stewart and members oi his dllNllet Mid that we offer our ooiilrlitulstlons

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l0 laundm’. iiiut end of Market Belling. Phone l1. .

‘WANTED-FIRST OR SEOOND class teacher foi- Jiope River School No. 90. Supplement $100.00. J. H. Bimpso pfigoxeta .

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to speak wns lonlliy itppluntlod and ‘stated that the ‘East Prince coni- mittee were not sent to this mont- ing to lake up time but simply to confer with from West lprillCU. is strength and he thought that the two committees coiuld handle the matter to‘the satisfaction of all.

Association said he brought greet- ings from the Conservative broth- ers in East were fiiiferent today than 33 years ago when the association was form ed. There were Prince County then, He contended that the party and drop west and form one grand association: that would Conservative banner to victory.

one of the greatest speeches of his career. His district he said was in both East "Prince ‘Prince the constituency being di- vided. The same ideals which act-

Conservutive Association 38 years n80. which was to elect a candidate from West Prince, was lhe reason oi the visit of the committee from East lPrince today. had no candidate today any more than East Prince had. Tilers was

county end this was the real reas- on why he thought there should he Just one association, when the West Prince Association and the East fllrmed there were 2 candidates and DL Goodwm ‘h u h", ‘mm- East Prince included Queen‘; County. This was not the much“ do, condition today. 1119i’! Ill Only 0M in the wsy of a trained assistant.

to him and his associates in havinl! secured an additional subsidy of forty thousand dollars front tho parliament of (lanuda after their appellants had reported the door closed to any future demands.

it was mused and seconded that‘ the following telegram be sent to ilou. Arthur Meigheil, Premier oi Canada: "Tho West Prince Liber- al-tlonservntive Association in con- vention assembled desire lo con- gratulate you upon your tic-session to the premiership of Canada and our admiration of the brilliant and successful fight carried on by you and your associates during the pre- sent session. (Signed) W. F. Tay- lor, Pres, .l. A. Brennan, Sec-‘ty.

The president explained to the meeting that there was a commit-

toe present from the blast Prince‘

Conservative Association who had been appointed at the ailnuul meet- ing of the association to confer with the West Prince Association wiih a view to amalgamation ot‘ the two associations. Mr. l’. J. Bolger wanted to know what West Prince would gain by the amalga- mation. lie thought the delegates from ‘East Prince should tell the meeting their views. lVLr, tli. B. Huestis said this was not the time nor the opportunity to discuss this matter and thought the time of the meeting should not be token up with an extensive discussion on the subject, lie stated that it was con- trary to the constitution to tnke

the matter up and demanded thal- the business of the meeting pro- uxecutlvl-i wished to representatives from ‘East Prince they could get togetiherony time within the next year. Mr. G. ‘Shelton ‘Sharp gested that a committee from the to confer

coed. if tho

confer with the

sug-

meetlng be allllallllell with the East Prince Mr. Chester McCarthy

co nnnitteo.

to amalgamation but

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committee from

lliorrissey in secouding

Mr.

and stated

East -l’rlnirc express their

Hon. Jainos A. {lira-Neill in rising

similar committee in unity there

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Mr. W. B. MacDonald, -President Prince. Conditions

2 members from should drop east carry the

Hon. A. F. Arsenauil next made

and West

fated the founders oi West Prince

West Prince

said that there was nothing in the constitu- tion to hinder a discussion on the question. lie expressed himself as opposed thong-ht it was constitutional to proceed with the discussion. John A. Hnckett said that he had been opposed to amalgamation but when the matter was discussed he might see differently and he moved that a committee be appointed to confer with the the blast iPrlncc Association, lMr. Clarence the motion declared that he was in favor oi’ unialgzimutiou. Mr. Jam- es E. Birch thought it would only be common courtesy to hear the speakers from east Prince. Peter lioigcr said that ‘he wished to make himself clear that ho would welcome the oppor- tunity of hearing the committee from

views.

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Progressive ,. P a r t y Split Fifty-Fifty in House Divisions — Ginger Group De- serted Their Leader.

(Canadian Press)

O'i"i‘lAWA.Jnne 30—Thc even split in Progressive ranks in the House divisions of this morning was followed today by the resign- ation 0f Robert Forks as lender-of the Progressive Party. On several accessions previous, it is stated, Mr. Forke has asked to he relieved of his duties hilt today his resign- ation was formally placed in the hands of the executive of the Pro- gressive party, During the inst parliament, fol- lowing a similar Progressive split Mr. Forke threatened to r9518" llfl‘ less certain changes were made in the Progressive executive. The changes were made and Mr. Berke retained the leadership,

(Special to The Guardian) OTTAWA, June 30. -- The Pro- gresslve movement is broken and done. it (lied in the House of Com- mons last night oi a broken back- The old Ginger Group which by party insubordinatlon drove Hon. ’I‘.A.(Jrcrar to resign from Prvgfefl- slve leadership in 1922.last night deserted lMr (lrerafis kindiy.genial tolerant successor, Robert Furke, 311.1’ of Pipaslone and wrecked ‘the Progressive movement beyond hope of repair, At 10.45 today Rob- ert Forke lender of the Progres- sive party, handed the following letter to J. L. Brown, for Llscnr. the senior member of the group: "To the menrbers and executive of the Progressive group; Believing .lt to be in the best interests of all

of W11." _ (Signed) Robert Fcrke.

Religious Holi- day Celebrated

ROMIE. Julie 30. ——Ronie's ma- jor religious holiday — Saints Peter and Paul's Dny in commem- oration ef the creation of the Pap- ncy was celebrated yesterday with traditional ceremonies.

The celebration began with a

visit "by Pope Pius l0 St Peter's where he worshipped in the tomb 0f the Prince of the Apostles and continued then with n procession 0i’ scores of thousands of the faith- ful past the statue of Saint Peter which was dressed in papal gar- lnents. The principal ceremony was pre- slded ovcr by Cardinal Merry del Vi". llflflllled by the entire person- nel of the Basilica.

Report of The Grand Jury

The following report or the ("will Jury was rend Tuesday evening in the Supreme Court: Report of Grand Jury

T” Hi5 Uwtdship the Honourable John Alexander Malhqgon, gmeg Justice. nndvassociate Judges of the Supreme Court and Province of Prince Edward Island.

Your Lordship:

We have visited the Fslconwood Hospital and Infirmary, condition; were unusual on account cf the re- cent tire and except for the parts damaged by the fire were found in first class condition. We would recommend that the private smir- ways where the pflflgntg "9 should ‘he built firs-proof. also all wooden shingles should be taken off the roof and be replaced with fire-proof shingles and several more fire escapes should be added. Also two or more fire extension ladders should he placed to, reach the ground from the top of the building.

We further recommend that the present water system is not suffi- cient and should be supplemented by a reservoir and four-"diydrants two placed st each side of the building. . ' As we found the building over-

ust one candideteior the whole.‘ i

lPrince Association were

port “6!

andldste now. The Well Prince;

A one to assist

crowded we would recommend that if any additions be built. they should not be more than two ator-‘ ies and fire-proof. There are at present 413 patients in theJ-lospit-

ni and lnfirmln .

We would recommend also that‘

hi as he has too This help should be

We nexiryisited Queen's Coun-

Aseocletion had served its purpose ty Jail and found there six prison-

Q ni Job Prlntery. Phone 1J8. , well. And her-egg; A-rsenalult took ere, sue fa ie and gve mlllec. We occllion urecqmia ip- e mel~ ioun eve ng u rlt c us 0011'

M, h‘ ‘Ylgr? W§S7L°$.°1A'l.‘>'." "if"? husesi. c. cans. ‘for M0 for 01. 1000 for y, . i; , Foreman

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|concerned II have decided to re- sign my position as House leader the Progressive group at Otta-

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CITY SClliililS N INE [X1 ERBI

WEST KENT SCHOOL

West Kent School closing took place yesterday from 11.15 to 1 o'clock. Mr. Moran of the Board of School Trustees presided in his usual capable manner. There was u very large attendance of parents and friends.

Short addresses were given by the chairman; His Worship Mayor Miller, Mr. Smith, chair- man of the School Board and the Hon. Dr. W. J. P. MacMillnn. All speakers spoke in highly compli- mentary terms, of the excellent work, as shown in the prize and certificate list. at West Kent School during the past year. Mr. Moran specially commended the great improvement in penmsnshlp since inst year "and said the knew whereof he spoke as it was his privilege to judge the papers sub-

tn izns- i‘ SE8 YESTERDAY

PRINCE STREET SCHOOL

The annual closing of Prince Street School took place yesterday morning at 9.30 a. m. A large number of citizens were present and an excellent programme was given by the pupils. Tile princi- pal, Mr. R. H. Rogers delivered un excellent report which will ‘be published later. Mr. C. l-l. B. Longworth very cspwbly occupied the chair. .

At the close of the program brief addresses were made -by His Wor- ship Mayor Miller, Malone and Councillor Moran. Others on the platform were Rev. H. D. Haymond. Rev. R. C. Eaton and Messrs J. P. Gordon and Henry Smith.

Miss Scott who is retiring from the teaching staff to enjoy a well earned holiday after years of

mittsd in writing in the inter- scboiastic writing contest which was held about two weeks ago. ‘Ho also highly complimented Prof. Fletcher on ills splendid re- sults from his efforts in vocal in- shnuction—tlre choruses rendered ‘by the pupils being expeptiunally well done.

‘ The Hon._ Dr. W. J. P. Mac- Millsn also complimented Prof. Fletcher on the excellence of the singing and complimented too Prin. Johnston and his staff on the admirable showing made ‘by West Kent School. The Dr. also stressed a matter referred to hy the Principal in his report. name- ly, that the pupils should spend more time in home preparation of work and the parents must give the teachers the fullest co-opera- tion in respect to this matter. His Worship. Mayor Miller, also com- plimented th'e staff on the excel- lence of the work performed and

wished the pupils an enjoyable holiday. ' Mr. smith, Chairman of the

School Board, at the conclusion of

which was received by the pupils with rapturous applause.

There were many more promin- ent citizens present who would have liked to have expressed their appreciation of the work at West Kent but were unable to do so as the hour was getting late. Closing Programme of

West Kent School Chorus-O Canada and island Hymn—‘by School Report of year's work by Prin- cipal Johnston ' Chorus-Como to School Presentation 0f prizes and cer- tificates to Grades 1, 2. 3. ‘Chorus-Land oi‘ Hope Glory——by School Presentation of prizes and cer- tificates to Grades 4 and 5 Chorus -—The Little Dustrnan — By Primary pupils ‘Presentation of prizes‘ and cer- tificates to Grade 6 Chorus-—- The ‘Floral Dance -—* School Presentation of prizes and certi- ficates to Grades 7 and 8 Chorus-Little Grey Home in the West-Jby School Presentation of ‘prices and certi- iicates to Grades 9 and 10 Presentation of lllaior MacNutt Trophy i‘or best Platoon in Cadet Work to Sterling Mac-Donald, com- mander of No. 6 Platoon.

Recessional _ g _

the Fnir—by

and

National Anthem.

his address announced that the Bohpols would. reopen sfful tho- suinmer holidays on Sept. 7th

‘faithful service in Prince Street School was the recipient of a ihandsoma gold wrlstlet watch from her fellow teachers, accom- ‘punied by a short address:

ROC-HFORD SQUARE SCHOOL

The closing exercises were held at 3 o'clock with Mr. Henry Smith in the chair and the following pro- gram was rendered:

Duet "Mnrch"--Spencer.

Chorus "Summer"-<White_

Presentation of Trustees’ Certi- ficates for Attendance.

Motion Song “My Grandma"——- Gabriel.

Presentation of Trustees’ Diplo- mas for Proficiency.

“The Juniors’ Vacation."

Presentation of Trustees‘ Certi- cates for Writing.

Palmer Certificates.

“A Glimpse into Canada's Past."

Presentation of Public School Leaving Certificates and of Trus- tees’ Leaving ‘Certificates.

Patriotic Chorus-"A Canadinms Toast."

Presentation Special Prizes.

"A Word of Thanks"

"God Save "the King."

Among those present were:- His iprdshlp Bishop Oileary. Rt. Rev. Monsignor Maurice McDonald, His Worship Mayor Miller, Coun- cillors A. A. Hennessey and Wm. Moran, lion. W. J. Macliflllan, Mr. J. P. Gordon, and Principal R. H. Rogers of ‘Prince Street School.

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QUEEN SQUARE SCHOOL

Queen Square closing exercises were held in the ‘League of the Cross Hall st 1.30 p. m, Hon. W. J. P. McMillan presided and an en- joyable programme cf solos, chor- uses, etc., was carried out.

Anwng those present were His lordship Bishop -O'Les.-ry, Right Rev, Monsignor McDonald, Coun- cillors A. A. Henneseey and Wm. Moran and Mr. H. Smith. The foi- lcwing program was. rendered: Chorus "0 Csnede"—.By the School.

Certificates of Merit.

.Solo "Fareweil"--,Teddy Mac- Mlllnn. ' Trustees Leaving Certificates. Chorus "Sing Along"—-By the School.

Public School Certificates.

Solo "in An . Old Fashioned 'Ilown—-Wm. Msclntyre. Attendance Certificates.

iCihorus "Come to the Fair" Penmanship Certificates.

Special Prizes.

Chorus "It's Time to Tell You All Good-bya"——-By School.

God Save the King

. INISE DEFEATS coNfln-EN

The House.

(Canadian Press) OTTAWA. June 30.—'l‘he House tonight "defeated the Liberal am- endment of non-confidence in the Meighen government by 10B to 101. Government majority 7.

OTTAJWA. June 80.-~0n a gov- ernment msJorl-ty cf seven, the House tonight defeated a Liberal

non-confidence amendment moved Miller. Messrs Neill and Bout-nu.

by Rt. Hon. W. L. MscKensie King Opposition leader. Mr. Klara mo- tion was made in amendent to a motion to go into supply and tie-- ciared: "That the fiscal policy of: this government as enunciated b1

leader of His Majesty's opposition. would‘ prove detrimental to the country's continued wosperlty and} prejudicial to national unity." . The vote on the ameadfllat wll. llllllli. 108, for 101. msdolly 7.

Meigh-en Government Given a. Majority of Seven-Drayton Charges Liberal Lead- ers With Obstructing

the present Prime Minister wlml Ooote. Garland, (Bow River), ‘Ken-

nmrs NilN-

the Business of

while Miss MncPhnii voted yester- day with Conservatives on the cus toms report ;tonight she voted with the Liberals. Eleven Progres- sives voted with the Liberals and for the amendment. They were: IMiss MwPhail. Messrs. Forke, Brown, Kins. Jelllii, Evens, Bird. Beauhien Steedman, Lovle and

independents. and Messrs. Woods- worth and Heaps, Labor, also voted for the Liberal amendment.

Nine Progressives voted against the amendment and with the gov- ernmoat. The! were: Messrs.

nedy. (iPescc amp. Spencer, Gar- diner; Campbell; Lucas; Boutiilier Panelist. Cheers from bothmiden of the Rouse greeted the malts. OTTAWA. June nik-Snppiement- s estimates fertile present fis-

Al n the divisions cf int night, u smennnnc to 8800mm. lProgenives again splitflihloiilrwere I ll ill the v , 1.1.5»! only! uses-m Home Hi3!!! as x

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Rev. E. M. -.

in: amendment, stionnduli h)’ Lapointe. “That tho spuakcl" do not now leave tho chair. hul

give effect to

d-I. Stevens, Acting Minisia-r

‘iteuqqiby Sir 11:33“ from, the Atlantic to .1119,‘

iiillii mi; Ill nan SHAHEHU DEBS

Receiver, Suggested for Dominion Iron and Steel (lo.—i’ros- Derity Impossible Until Tariff is Ad- justed.

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(Canadian Press) li-nlald nnli the i-ltsrgy oi’ Si. Dun- WOPK- H9 Stated that the med? M().\l'i‘l1l‘JAi.. June ::u. ‘Hi4: sums (‘&llili‘<il'i1l. (in the plnt- cal staff wuold he guarantors f0 fllllluintnlent of a revolver for lin- form wi-ri- in‘. J. S. Jenkins, Ur. their future conduct.