2 The Guardian vvednesday, Dec. 29. 1954

Centennial Irish ' Minstrel Show Noni-s Readiness

Av'new type Minstrel Show will be presented to the public early in January when the Centennial Irish Mimtrela go on stage in Chaf- lottatown for their first appear- ance of 1955.

The Centennial Irish Minstrel Show has been in rehearsal for the past six weeks. It includes a vari- ety show in. which scenes will be enacted during the singing of sons: 11, will be presented at Prince of Wales College on January 10 and

11.

There will be a cast of 50 mem- bers in the show including such well known performers as Miss Helen Roach, Mrs. Reggy Dalzlel. Mrs, Theresa Doyle Cheater Don- ovan, Frank Mnclntyre. Derrill Maoauigan and James Flanagan.

LOBA Officers Are Elected

At the regular meeting of mem- nrial L.Ol3A. the following -if- ficers were elected for the com- ing year:

W M. - Mabel McLean; Seciy.

D.lVf

-Edith Saunders. Jane!

Benton (re-elected): Fin. Sec'y. Florence Gllllsple ire-elcctedn: Treasurer. !ilargai'et Shaw: J. D.

M.. Jessie Beaton; Chaplain. Mar- garet. Campbell: Guardian, Mae King; D. of C. Maybelle McLen-

nan are-electedv; Sr. Lect., Elida Brehatit. ire-elected-i: J. Lect.. Pearl Cameron: Pianist. Helen

Mclfabhern ire-olectcdtz I. P. M- Edith Taylor; Iiiiier Guard. Amelia McLeod ire-elPClPd1 Outer Guard. Peter McEachcrn (re-electedl: Standing Committee. 2nd Mary Mc- Dougal: 3rd. Helen Turner: 4th. Jessie Larter: 5th Anne Darrah.

Auditors, Pearl Cameron. Annie Darrah. and Gladys Dawn.

Sick and Visiting Com.. Edith Saunders. Maude Beaton and Mary Doucette; Juvinile Guardian Lila French: Assistant Guardians. Jes- sie Larter. and Margaret Shaw. ----?-?-?---

HOWARD MclNNIS

FTITEI) FOOTWEAR 115 Queen St. - Currie Bldg.

. BIRTHS. MARRIAEES. DEATHS Silo Ber Insertion

BIRTHS

CUR.LEY- At the Charlottetown Hospital on Dec. 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Curley. Georgetown Royalty. a son.

NICHOLSON - At the Prince County Hospital, on December 25th. 1954. to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nichol- Ionya daughter. 9 lb. 4 oz.

SMALLWOOD - At the Prime County Hospital on December 9th. 1954. to Mr. and Mrs. John small-

wood. Borden, a. daughter. Paula Ruth. STOHDY-At the Prince County

Hospital on Friday, Dec. 24. 1954, to Mr. and Mrs. William Stordy. summerside. a daughter, Elaine Marie, weight 8 1-2 lbs.

NICHOLSON - At the Charlotte- town Hospital on December ltlh. 1954. to Mr. an Mrs. Alan Nichol- son, Emerald. a son. Joseph Alan Brian. Weight 8 lb. 11 oz.

MARRIAGES the

..MM---:----- MORRISON-MacFADYEN-At home of the bride, Canoe Cove. P. E. Island on December 25th. 1954, by the. Rev. Donald Nichol- son. Margaret Kathleen MacFad- yen to James William Morrison of Hampton. P. E. Island.

DEATHS

ABSENADLT-At his home 345 Myrtle Street, December 28th. Lemuel Arscnault in his slat year. Transferred, from the Compton Funeral Home yesterday to his late residence from where the funeral will be held Thursday morning. Dec. 30th. to St. Paul's Church for Requiem Mass at 9 a. m. Interment in St. Paul's Ceme- tery.

DOIISEY - Suddenly at his home in Borden, December Francis Dorsey. engineer. Remains have been trans- ferred from the Mcmaghan Funeral Home to his late" residence, from

where the funeral will be held on

Thursday. December 30th. to the

Sacred Heart Church. Borden, for llnquiem Mass at 9.30 a. m., then to

It. Molochyb Church Cemetery foi- Interment.

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27th. 1054. retired Railroad

City and Central

-1003 DOLLAR nova MolII-.- at tho HUGHES DRUG trons."

FRIDAY. DECEMBER Slllv. is the final day for-"payment of fourth installment of City Tues.

TAX 0FFlC!:.will be open from 7.00 to 9.00 p. in. on Tuesday. Dec- ember 28th to. Friday, December Slat. for the convenience of the taxpayers.

'WE TBEAT THE SICK WELL” Giggeya Pharmacy. open wenlnn 'till 0 o'clock ' WHEN PAYMING your fourth installment of City Taxes, please bring your bill with you.

CALENDARS RECEIVED - The

Guardian has from Wm. Condon and Sons, the Montague Furnishing Co.. De-

Storey Electric.

be held Thursday 30 at 8 p.m. All FJICF requested.

TRANSFEBBED T0 GERMANY -AC. G. H Bulgt-r, son of Mrs. M. Eulger. 42 Valley St.. who has been stationed with the R.C.A.F. at MPLZ. France. was recently transferred to Baden-Soellingen. Germany, where he will he work- ing on the best aircraft in squad- ron today. the Canadian built Sabre 5. with its Canadian design- ed Orenda engines. The station is situated on the edge of the fam- ous Black Foiesl of Germany. On a ueek-end it is possible to Visit three or four t-mintries by car or by station-sponsored tours.

evening, Dec. members pres-

Personals

Mr. Neil A. Malhcson. M.P., is a patient in the P. E. Island Hos- pital. where he will undergo A minor operation.

The many friends of Mrs. John Daley will regret to learn that she is a patient in the Charlotte- -town Hospital with pneumonia. All her friends wish her a speedy recovery.

Pasf Misfresses' Club Officers

Mrs. Helen Turner was elected president of the Past Mistresses" Club of Memorial Lodge. Charlotte- town. at its annual meeting held at the home of Mrs. Alice Jewell. Monday evening with a large mem- bershlp in attendance. The presi- dent. Mrs. Anne Darrach presid- ed.

The various committees gave their reports with the buying committee reporting having sent a Christmas box to a needy family. At the con- clusion of the business meeting, the election of officers took place with Past President. Mrs. Margaret Campbell presiding and the follow- ing slate of officers being elected: President. Mrs. Helen Turner; vice- President. Mrs. Jean. McLean: sec- retary, Mrs. Mary Dickie; Treasurer. Mrs. Mary McDougall; Chaplain. Mrs. Margaret Campbell; Enter- tainment committee. Mrs. Anne Darrach and Mrs. Alice Jewell: Sick committee. Mrs. Hazel Large and Mrs. May King.

special guest at the meeting was R.W. Grand Mistress. Mrs. Myrtle MacPhail.

A delicious served by the Next meeting home of Mrs.

In Memoriam

of our who

buffet lunch was hostess. Mrs. Jowell. to be held at the Darrach.

In loving memo .- Bonnld Barry Rowe Dec. 29th. 1946.

He was only a little white rose- bud.

A sweet little flower from birth,

God took him iuvay to Heaven,

Before he was anlled on earth.

Lovlngly remembered by Mo- ther, Daddy md brother Dnvid.

In loving mom .7 of MAY. Mrs. Harold Mcuaul, who fell uleep in Jesus. Teccmbe 28th. 1040.

son. died

Sweet are the momorl that never fade,

Of one we loved but could not aev

Always so "true. unselfish and kind.

Few in the world her soul you'll nd

neautlnli llfo unit mm to In and.

she died no she lived. ovsyoncb

friend.

Ever remembered and sadly missed by Mother. brother: and sisters.

Card of Thanks

I would like to thank the Nurse! and staff of the Prince Edward Island Hospital for their kind care and attention during the on weeks I was a patient there. and also thanks to rs. Mackenzie.

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The members of the Long Creek Women's Institute wkh to extend their many thanks to P. T. Hon-is. lhul--Gain Feed Service at chor- lotletown. to Mr. Jouoma the very congenial mum of Ceremonial. to the contestants and their accom- pznisu. to the judges and to Jackie

, Both for atop dancing. To one and

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yesteroay alter the Christmas null-

WCHVGG 03191158" year ago. This represents a de- crease of I00 and buted to the considerable construc- 3l0l5 B1'05-- Mom” Dew LV1 ""3 tiun work in the City of Charlotte-

THE MONTHLY meeting of the Queens Counties. DUI. not Spring Park Community Club will county, which has its own Employ-

ally unemployment are women. and

to move to Camp Gagetown in New

Youandauoppyahu to thank the members of and

ohologlaai impairment. verified by-

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33 Enroll For Four Day , Leadership Training Course

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inornnlg with tuirty-tnree students

regiatel-ins. and more are expected When the Charlottetown Nation- al hdllployment office re-opened

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non. C. C. Baker. Minister of Agriculture oificialiy welcomed the (A1113 people and briefly mention- on some of the work of me no- partment. He stated he was glad to see the large iiumoer present and aoped they would derive ...uch bene- fit from the course. lvli'. Baker also invited them to make sugges- tions for Lhe betterment of iarm life.

During the morning the young men and women were conducted on a toursof the Vocational School by Mr. W. S. McMurty. Director of the School. Mr. Mcltdurty spoke about the various courses being taught there. ..

Lunch was served at the School, prepared by the soil of the W0- men's Institute Division of the De- partment of Agriculture.

After lunch the students were led in a discussion of ”majority vote" and also were given a short talk on "conducting Rural Recreation". by T. M. Deacon, Dept. of Agri- culture.

In a short talk Mr. W. 5. Mc- Murty pointed out many valuable hints regarding the use of Farm Machinery. after which the young men were taken on a tour of Pick- ards Machinery Company show- room sand Upton Experimental Farm.

In the evening Mr. W. P. Mac- Leod. District Supervisor Fruit and Vegetable Produt-ts. spoke on the subject ”Prcpa.ring Products that will sell". Miss Rose Marie Brown spoke on "Stencilling for Farm and Home."

Following in sing Song the stu- dents were instructed on "Prepar- ing Plays and Concerts" by Mrs. J. P. Millar and Miss Grace Camp- bell.

Today. the morning will be spent. in discussing "Farming and ways of getting started". Many other interesting topics on Agriculture and Leadership Training will be in- cluded in the daya' program. The course concludes at noon Friday.

Masonic Officers Are lnsfulled

Following a custom of 157 years standing. Charlottetown masons held their installation of officers on St. John's Day. Grand Master Malcolm Macxenzie of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island. A.F. and A.M., installed the officers of St. John's Lodge No. 1 and Victoria Lodge No. 2. - .

In recognition of 25 years con- tinuous service as an officer of St. John's Lodge. R. E. Kemp, PM. was presented with an honorary life membership by Grand Master Malcolm MacKenzie on behalf of the lodge.

The Grand Master presented im- mediate Past Master W. R. Brennan with a Past Master's apron. A Past Masters jewel was presented to ;lf;;lB.ld Greenan by W. E. Carson.

days ll. had slightly over 1500 mi- p.aced seekers Aof employment on tile. This compares with approxi- inateiy 1600 oil the same date one

can be attri-

tovln. The figures cover Kings and Prince

merit office in Summerside. More than three hundred of the season-

about two thirds of the total num- ber are residents of rural districts. as dist-ant from Charlottetown. Many of the unemployed women are normally employed in iish-pack- iiig plants, and canneries.

Local Employment officials pre- dict that the number of unemploy- ed will grow rapidly over the New Year. Today many benefit claims were received by mail and a large number of others were filed in per- son at the office. For a consider- able period four members of the staff took claims. Without lei-ups, as a waiting line of people queued

up.

Last night part of the staff work- ed overtime to handle the heavy load of applications, and to pre- pare for a continuation of the rush today.

Few job opportunities were on file at the office. and seasonal lay- offs by many employees were re- ported throughout the day. many men from out of town sought work. as well as large numbers of the several hundred unemployed City residents.

One City restaurant which is being completely rebuilt and great- ly enlarged. has laid off its en- tire staff until sometime in Febru- ary.

A number of men still continue

Brunswick. where crews are being hired for lumbering. A proportion of those applying for work yester- day were Islanders, who had lost employment in Nova Scotia. New Brunswick or Ontario. Many of these were laid off temporarily, and had the privilege of resuming their old Jobs at a. later date.

In connection with the many benefit claims filed, local officials revealed that I. certain number of claimants are disqualified each week. Disqualiflcations are imposed for such things as leaving a job without just cause, or refusing to accept suitable employment, to name only two of the more com- mon reasons. That such disqualifi- cationa are not uncommon in not very well known by the public. said the officials.

Reporf Driving In Counfry And Cify Difficulf

The light soft snow which began

The newly installed officers of st. John's Lodge are: W.M. J. A. Carruthers: NW. C. E. Walker; J.W G. R. Hughes; Treas. J. M. Mac-

to fall at mid-afternoon yesterday. Donald. P. M.: Sec. E. C. Mac- made motoring in the city and -Mlllan. P.M.; Chaplain. R. E. Kemp. country very difficult and danger- P.M.: .D. G E. Howard; J.D.

oua. especially on the hills. Between 7.00 and 7.30. there were three ac- cidents on the city streets. two of them involving three cars. The ac- cident of this nature, on Fitzroy St. is said to have been due to a hit and run motorist who clipped two cars and kept going. .

Tea Hill presented a problem to drivers, resulting in three or four easing into the ditch where they remained until first aid was given by a tow truck by which they were

M. F. Reeves; D. of C. J. 8. Walk. 81': 8.5. M. F. Smith: J.S. A. C R Hayes: I.G. K. A. MacKenzle: Tyler W. J. Carr; Trustee. G. D. Mucha- son, P.M.

Those of Victoria Lodge are. W.M. L. L. Hawkcs; SJV. E. L Johnston; J.W. G, W. Boswell: Treas.. Floyd Drake. P.M.; Sec, E. 5. Lord: Chaplain. E. C. Evans, P.M.: S.D. W. S. Farrar: .l,D. H. R. Maclhnia: D. or C. K. Macxlnnon: SS. '1'. I. Knox: J.s. W. A. Bryan-

eased back on the road without ton; 1.5, G. L Emma”. -I-V)" damage. All the accidents were due Gem-39 3,-my. ' -1-mstee 'Gm:dm; to sliding off the road. rather than Lord. PM. '

faulty driving. A similar situation developed at Milton where many cars took a detour in the lower Spring Park Road through to Brighton. rather than face Hall's Hill and the college bill as they ap- proached the city. The sand trucks. which had been working farther away in the afternoon. loaded up shortly after 6 oiclock and began their tour of the difficult bills as travel conditions became increas- ingly dangerous.

Cyprus Plans Are Revealed

NTCOSIA. Cyprus (Reuters) -A five-year plan to expand Cyprus port facilities and develop Nicosia an as international air traffic centre was outlined Tuesday by sir Robert Ai-mltage. British governor of this eastern Mediterranean is- land colony.

The governor disclosed the plan in his speech on the 1955 budget to the islands executive council. In the speech. Armitage predicted boom conditions for Cyprus econ- omy over the next few years as a result of the transfer of Britain's Middle East land and alr.force.l from the Suez Cami zone.

Annitage made no reference to the political and constitutional p. ”lenla of the island. where riots

CABDIIOSS SCHOOL (December Report)

Grade VIII.-1. Donnie Mac- Intyre. Grade IV.-1. Joan Flynn: 2. Georgina Macllhchern. Grade 11!. -1. Shirley Shepard: 2. Douglas Macliachern: 8. Ronnie Flynn. Grade II.-1. Cletus Ronaghan; 2. Theron Quinn: 8. Tbmmy shar- key. Grade I.-1. Barry slgsworth:

2. .Wayna sigswoi-th: 8. Joseph broke out recently when the Uni- Shorkey. led Nations decided not to con-

Highut average. Barry Bigaworth alder I Greek request that the (CPA). principle of self-determination be

Teacher-Marjorie Trainer.

Strict Regulations Re -Assistance -To Disabled

such impairment. the applicant is passed by me Government, author- severely limited in activities per- tain; the Minister of Welfare to tolnlng to self-can and normal liv- enter into an agreement with the ins,

Federal Government, on I flfty- A person shall be deemed hm fifty boats. for the payment of u- to be totally and pennanently.dia- aiotuioe to disabled persons in tho abled where, a favoroble rehabili- province of Prince Edward Island. tallon prognosis is obtained. or up- undor the hderal Government Act proved therapeutic manure: are and Regulations. This Act pro- recommended. by the Hedi I video for the payment of assistance Board of Review and when II to disabled 'peraona between the services or measures are available. ages of it and 05. Forms will be Anplioa i also come under a supplied to applicants on request means test. Ind must plan I medl- to the Department of Welfare. Dfv- cal board of review consisting of scion of Disabled Persons Assistance ll

applied to the people of the colony.

An order-in-council was recently

ilbmaiif i am 0'3 Y 01' "No INF Ion lhlllrh do be poriuonen y disabled when-(11 suffering from a major fiirlmolloal. anatomical or pay-

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Tho nevnauoan Charmin High school had its initial attendance of adults inst unlit when more than :00 assembled in the Auditorium to atop-out in the first dance called at the Rotary Boll which had been looked forwlai-d to for some time by the months and their friends. President. Dr. Hal Show and Mrs. Show welcomed those in attendance on arrival.

Dr. George Fisher was master of ccremoni a from the , fling number til Good Night Ladies" was called. the dsnee floor. and general atmosphere of the nudifot- ium was one of carefree happiness and enjoyment: The colored and floodlighta were used for the first time with good effect as they flash- ed among the moving dancers. The routine dance and waltz numbers were intcrapercod with square dancing under the. direction of George Andrew who from a fund of experience called the leads ac- cording to the beat traditions:

A feature number of the evening was a floor show by the Circle 8 square Dancers of Southport under the leadership of Urban McQtiald. This aggregation won great dis- tinction at the Mpritlme Winter Fair last fall when they carried off the highest award in the senior competition. Their demonstration received justly due acclaim by the experts. and some not so expert, present.

Progressive bridge was played by upwards of one hundred clevoteu in the library on the second floor. This department was under the direction of Renal LePage.

A canteen service was provided. Music for dancing was by the Brightonalres. Proceeds from the entertainment will be assigned to Rotary charities.

C.P'.R. Earnings Show Increase

MONTREAL (CP)-For the third con"'cutive month the Canadian Pacific Railway Company Tues- day reported net earnings ahead

.of the corresponding month of

1953.

Gross earnings for ,Novsm.ber were down 33,101,426 from Novem- ber. 1953. but a wider decline in operating expenses, amounting to 53.3-11.943. resulted in a. gain of 3250.517 in net income at 38,715.30.

For the 11-month period, how- ever, net earnings were down com- pared with the 1053 period. Gross earnings were ofd 346,374,141 at s385,1'l4.3B9. Working eiqpensea were out by 344.-507,010. leaving net earnings 51,867,123 below than of last year.

Pick Dulles As Man of The Year

NEW YORK (AP)-State Secre- tary John Foster Dulles Tuesday was chosen Time magazine's an- nual "man of the year" for "the year's most effective role . . . in the decisive areas of international politics."

The magazine says Dulles "made mistakes -and he suffered heavy losses"-principally in the failure of France to support the European Defence Community plan and to withstand Communist pressure in Indochina.

"But he was nimble in disen- tangling himself from his errors," the magazine adds. and be made clearcut gains in the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

Probe Accidenf. Find Murder

P1-IILADE.LPHIA. (AP) -- Police investigating a minor auto accident early Tuesday found the assistant rector of st. Peter's Episcopal church beaten to death in his I.- partment. .

Police said the body of Rev. Dr Benjamin H. Blssell. 59. was clad only in iiightahlrt when they found him sprawled on in bed in the apart- ment about 8 am.

Placed under guard in hospital was James Morrison. 26, whom po- lice said had been released from prison three months ago after serv- ing a term for burglary.

Morrison was removed from the wreckage of an auto that crashed into a wall a few blocks from Dri Bisaell'a apartment about 2:30 am.

Police searching the wrecked car found cards indicating it was own- ed by Dr. Blaaell. Then the officers went; to the assistant rectors apart- rnon .