BIIIIP REPIIRI

Below will be found a brief synop- iis of telegraphic reports received at the Head Office of the Bank of Mon- treal from its Branches. The Branch Managers have complete and intim- ate knowledge of each local situation Ind are in close touch with crop con_ ditions in. all sections 0f the districts mentioned.

}'_ , General 5 "' RSI!!! have been practically ll!!- bral in the Prairie Provinces during the past ivwo days, the precipitation being particularly heavy throughout; Saskatchewan and Southern Alberta“ These rains have followed a week of cool, weather and scattered showers -oonditions that have been benefic- lal to the crops, which, generally speaking are making satisfactory progress. Grasshoppers are numer- ous an dare still a menace, but be- yond some damage reported in Southern Saskatchewan and Mani- toba, the destruction of ‘crops by these pests has not so far been scri- 0118,1111‘! Quebec all crops have res- ponded io favourable weather and are showing healthy growth. In On- tario recent rains have improved crops generally and have revived grass pastures throughout the Pro- vince. In the Maritime Provinces the ground contains ample moisture, and warm weather is now needed. In British Columbia good growing conditions continue, and in most dis- tricts there is sufficient moisture for resent requirements. Details fol W;

vi " Alberta Northeastern Ares — A11 grains are making good progress and pastures and hay crops are heavy. Alberta Southeastern Area - Sum- lnerfallow crops are fair, but others are patchy. Pasturage has improv- ed. Alberta Western Area-In the north wheat is in shot blade and shows a. good stand. 1n the south grain crop conditions continue lair. but the hay crop is light. Beets are easing satisfactorily. Saskatch- owan Northern Area-Wheat gener- ally has stooied out well and early sown fields are well advanced. Coarse grains are progressing satisfactorily. Saskatchewan Southern Area - The outlook is improved but crops are uneven and small yields are expec- ted, even under favourable condi- tions. Manitoba-In the northern and eastern sections moisture condi- tions are favourable and wheat is now in shot blade and nun-king satis- factory progress. In the southwest some wheat is heading out but is short and uneven. Well organized measures to combat grasshoppers are proving effective.

Province of Quebec

r Hay lands in all sections of the Province have improved as a result pf recent rains and a fair crop is now 1n prospect. Grass pastures are in [good condition. Grains have ger- minated well an dare progressing latisfactorily; there is sufficient moisture in the ground but warm ‘weather is needed to stimulate Igrowth. The apple crop ls likely to ibe small. A good yield of straw- "berries is indicated and other small {fruits have blossomed well. Root crops are progressing satisfactorily, imatoes particularly being well ad- ced.

Prairie Provinces

Province of Ontario

' Cutting of sweet clover and alfalfa has commenced; indications point to a light harvest. Fall wheat shows satisfactory growthgbut the crop is very spotty. Oats and barley are heading out and average yields are anticipated. 0cm has made good

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l. ROUND TRIPS for‘ fare and a quarterJ,

Ikave any time from Friday noon till Sunday noon. Re- turn, leave destination as late as Monday midnight (Stan-l ‘Hard Time).

2- ROUND TRIPS for

single fare.

Good Sundays only. Go by, my train after 3 a..m. Sun- day. Return, leave destina- tion not later than midnight lame day (Standard Time).

Tlrhh and enmhu lulu-don from any null.

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progress. Roots are doing well, par- ticularly early potatoes, which give indications of a good yield. Small fruits suffered from the early drought and strawberries. which are now being picked, are much below average. Tomato plants, which re- quired considerable replanting. are now growing rapidly. Tobacco plants have benefited from recent showers and show fair progress. The grape crop is promising better than m- ticipatcd earlier in the season.

Maritime Provinces

Grains have germinated satisfac- torily although growth has been re- tarded by cool weather. Potatoes are , making good progress. In the An-l napolis Valley apples are setting well; and indications point to a good crop.j In Prince Edward Island hay is malt-i lng rapid growth and a heavy crop in prospect; throughout New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. growth has been backward.

Province of British Columbia

The hay crop is exceptionally good and grains are making satisfactory progress with no hail damage to date. Small fruits are plentiful with the exception of loganberries on Van- couver Island, a yield of approxim- ately GOf/h of average being indica- ted. Apricots in the Okanagan Val- ley are expected to yield about 115% of average. Cherry and plum yields will be below average. Other tree fruits are in good condition and are well advanced. Potatoes and toma- toes promise heavy yields. Hops are making good progress. Pasturaga is plentiful.

CLINTON SCHOOL

The final examination of the pu-

pils of Clinton School for the year

ending June, 1934, was held in the

schoolhouse on Thursday afternoon.

The pupils were examined in. all the

subjects by their teacher, Miss Adele

Mclennan. A short program con-

sisting of choruses, trios and recita-

tions was carried out by the pupils.

Miss Jennie MacKay read the fol-

lowing address to the teacher and

Miss Mabel Sullivan presented hei-

with a gift.

Miss Adele MoLennan, Charlotte-

town, P. E. I., June 28, 1934.

Dear Teaches-We have come to the close of another school year. As we spend these last days together, it is with mingled feelings of gladness and sadness. Giadness, with the thought that we are about to have a holiday with all its joys, and sad- ness when we thinik of our parting with one who has been so good and kind tn us. Your bright and cheery disposition has made our work a real pleasure all through the school year, You have ben a real teacher and friend to us, always patient, and un- tiring in your efforts on our behalf, and never sparing of your time and talents in instructing us in the vari- ous studies we undertake. Kindly accept this little gift from us, and if there has been any cloudy days during your sojourn with us, we ask you to please forget them and as you make use of this little parcel, you may be reminded of the bright and happy days we have spent to- gether.

As you enter upon a new walk of lffe, wherever or whatever it may be, may God's richest blessing be yours. may your efforts be crowned with success and may you rest assured you will always have the best wishes of your puipils of Clinton School.

please copy). BONSHAW W. I.

The regular monthly meeting or the Bonshaw W. I. was held at the home of lvfrs. Stirling MicLeod on June 18th with ten members and four visitors present. Mggtmg flpened in usual form. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. A bill of $6.50 for work done on the school was presented and on motion paid. There was no report from committees and the following new ones were appointed. Sick, Mrs. Geddic McLeod and Mrs. Dan Dar-rash; Entertainment, mss Jean Crosby and Mrs. Elmer 019817)’. Treatifl! the school chil- dren at the closing was discussed and ice cream was decided upon. Plans were made for having c play but this has since been indefinitely postponed.

Meeting closed by singing carol. after which ice cream and cake was served by the hostess. Next meeting to be held at the home o: MH- Neil Ferguson. Roll call to be "What public office can women hold in P. E. L?"

WERE IN A TIGHT CORNER.

(By The Canadian Prom)

PROVOSTL AItlL, July fl-Jf/g 3 frogs life Joseph Zender, district farmer, opined when 411111111; post. holes for a new fence. Under deep layers of hard rock-like clay, he found three frogs imprisoned in a Smbll CBViI-Y with no apparent out- 1st. When released they hopped briskly away.

::'I‘he Family Physician-The good doctor is always worth his fee. But it is not always possible to get a doc- tor iust when you want him. such cases. common sense suggests ,thc use of reliable home remedies.

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The pupils, parents and visitors were then treated to ice cream. ‘The program was concluded by the sing- ing of God Save the King-(Patrlot

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—'l.'hfl column In roles-Ind for uewu of local interest but advertising o! a newly nature m be inserted at i cent: o word strictly puubk in gdvnncc,

-EXTBA LARGE size best quality English chamois, in stock at Bruce's. I 1.4124.

—'l'lGNISfl.-J. S. Taylor, Opio- mctrist of Albertcn, intends visiting Tignish on Thursday, July 5th to test eyes end fit glasses. L-8656-1-4-1i.

-—BUY SPORTING GOODS for

cumplnl. fishing, effecting, at Bruce's. 13-6666-7-4-21.

—S'SIDE POLICE COURT -- On Tuesday morning nine drunks ep- peared before Stipendiary Magistrate E. H. Strong, KC, and were each fined 88 and costs. One drunk who did not appear ind his bail of $10.00 actuated-S.

-OI'I‘ICE CLOSED — My office will be closed from Thursday, June 28th, until Monday, July 9th, while attending Optometric Convention in Incoming repairs will be attended to. I-I. T. Colvin, Opt. D., Summer-side. L-6338-6-27-10i

—BUY camping, boating and fish- ing supplies at Braces. L-6l23.

—LIQUOR SEIZURE! — The R. C. M. P. of the Summer-side detach- ment made several liquor seizures over the week end. Saturday after- noon five and a half gallons of rum were seized and on Monday several bottles of whiskey in two different places were taken care of. The whis- key amounted to nearly two cases. No arrests were made up to the pres- ent in connection with the seizures.

—WRI'I'ING ENTRANCE EXAMS -l68 pupils from East Prince are writing the entrance examinations at the Summerside High School this week. The work is in charye of Professor Blanchard, assisted by School Inspectors Smith, Williams and Gallant: C. B. Jelly, principal of Summerside High School: teach- ers. Norman MacDonald, Elinor Rob- erts, Alfred Linkletter, Orville Mac- Causland and Miss Helen Harring- ton. The examinations started yes- terday morning and will conclude on Thursday. At Albert-on about seventy pupils are writing the exams under the direction of Professor J. G. Ben- nett. There are almost 700 entrance pupils in the province-S.

—TIGNISH SCHOOIr-On Thurs- day. June 29th the commence- ment exercises of Tignish high school and Notre Dame Convent were held jointly in St. Mary's hall where a large number of those most interested gathered. Mr. John Gillis, Principal, at the opening gave a very splendid re- view of the work covered during the year. Miss Isabel MbNieil of Notre Dame then read the Saluta- tcry after which the children were examined in the various subjects, by their teachers, needless to say they reflected great credit on those responsible for their tutoring. After the distribution of prizes by the Pastor, Rev. J. A- MacDonald, a short program was presented by the pupils. Speeches were then made by the Rev. J. A. Mac- Donald. Rev J. D. McNiell, Mr A. J. Poirier and others-T

-—WEDDING BELLS — A very pretty marriage was effected in the home of Mr. C. P. Yeo. Kensington, at 8 p. m. on June 27th. The daughter, Miss Florence Dunbar Yco was given in marriage to lvlr. David Walker Murphy, Kelvin. Rev. W. S. Loring performed the ceremony. The contracting parties were unattend- ed. The Wedding March was play- ed by Mrs. Lorlng. The bride-elect was given away by her father, Mr. C. P. Yeo. The bride was dressed in white organdie over pale pink satin, and carried a bouquet of pin-k roses and maiden hair fern. Her appearance was most impressive. Af- ter the ceremony congratulations were extended and all partook of a buffet lunch, which was enjoyed by all. The young entrants into matri- monial bliss will holiday for a brief space. then they will assume house- hold duties at the groom's home in Kelvin. On Monday evening a mis- cellaneous shower was conferred up- on the couple by many of their friends, and numerous gifts, useful and ornamental, were bestowed-Y.

—BIRTIIDAY SELEBRATIONS — Many friends called on Mrs. William MacMurdo at her pretty home on Granville Street. Summerslde. on Dominion Day to extend hearticst congratulations on the occasion of her 80th birthday, which occurred on Sunday, July 1st, and also to her brother, Mr. J. C. Minto,_who will be ninety years of age on July 13th. The house was prettily decorated with lovely spring flowers for the occasion. All during the afternoon and evening, Mrs. Minto and her brother were kept busy receiving guests. who came from all parts of the Province, and from all denom- inations. Mrs. Minto has been a. resident of Summer-side for many years and Is highly esteemd by all classes of citizens. Mrs. Minto re- ceived many lovely gifts and appre- ciated very much the kindness show- ered upon her. An object of great admiration was a beautiful ixtleid table, the top of which showed the sun, moon and stars, 1,167 pieces of different. kinds of wood went, to make up the design. This clever piece of work was the handiwork of Mr. Minto during this last winter. and a wonderful piece of cabinet-making. Mrs. Minto also had on display a pretty silk patchwonk quilt, which was begun by herself when quite a. little girl, and laid aside at various times and completed on her 80th It has over 3.000 pieces worked into the design. Mrs. Minto served afternoon tea, and in the ev-

‘such as Dr. Thomas‘ Eclectric Oil, which is wonderfully effective in casing inflammatory pains and heal-

Jng. cuts, scratches. bruises and,

family medicine chest saves

N A T N o N A L jsprlinsThe presence of this remedy

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ening, ice cream and cake to her many visitors. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Moses Minto, of Tryon: Mr. and Mrs. John Roger- son, of Hampton; Mr. and Mrs. Wet- son Siilicker and Mr. and Mrs. Har- m o: QlIAl-TW-C

-SPONGEB, extra. large size, only 36o and lees at Bruce's. L-GIM.

--GINGEB CORDIAL the great thirst quencher, 35c a bottle. Makes one gallon. Taylor Drug 00., Ken- singmn.

—SCR.EIN D0035. hinges, wire, point, etc., right prices at Bruce's.

L-6l23. —DELI-JGATES FROM SUM- MERSIDE-The delegates from

Summerside attending the annual association of the United Baptist Churches at Icng Creek last week were Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Wilson. Mrs. Isabella Glidden, Mrs. (DrJ J. l". MacNeill, Mrs- Jack MacLeod, Mrs. Oliver MecNelll and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Largo. S. —FUNER.AL 0F MRS. PAUL WEDGE-The funeral of Mrs. Paul Wedge was held on Tuesday mom- ing from her Late residence to St. Paul's Church. There was a very large attendance of friends who came to pay their last respects to a. dear friend. Rev. Bennett MacDonald celebrated the Requiem Mas, while Rev. G. J. MacLellan, D.D., V.G., performed the last rites at the grave. The pail bearers were Mayor Lid- stone, J. J. Dunphy, A. S. MacKay, Ihed Murphy, Henry Gaudet, Henry Perry-S.

—FUNERAI. 0F M. P. DRISOOLL -lI'here was a very large attendance of friends and relatives at the fun- eral services for Mr. M. P. Driscoll of Sununerside. The funeral cortegc left the late residence of the deceas- ed at 8.30 Monday morning and wended its way to St. Malachi Church, Kinikora, where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Dr. Smith, parish priest. The church was filled to the doors. The pall bearers vilere: Messrs. A. E. Mac- Iean, M.P., T. L. Compton, E. P. Foley, Wm. Noonan, Austin Scales and W. Dean. Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Kin- kora-S.

—PLAY ENJOYED- The theatre clientele at Tignish was delightfully suprised on Wednesday of last week when it svas handed, by the local dramatic club, a very classical program, which unlike past productions. was not comedy but tragedy. Throughout the three acts our local troupe lived- up to the requirements of professionals and successfully carzied its burden of tragedy, while an enrapt audience followed with growing interest, from first curtain to last. The stage which was transformed from its usual denuded everyday appearance into a veritable rose garden. flanked by spruce and coder hedges which contributed the realistic touch of aromam made a beautiful background for the talented cast to make real their actions. At the conclusion of events Mr J A. Bernard. on behalf of the C W 11., undcr whose auspices the entertainment was staged. graci- ously thanked all those who in any way contributed to the succcss of the evenings entertainment-T

PERSONALS

—Miss Ida Dawson, of Summer- sitle. left on Saturday morning for a holiday trip to Banff-S,

—Mr. A. E. MacLcan, M.P.. and Mrs. MncLcan, rcturii on Saturday evening from Ottawa-S.

—'I‘he Misses Yvonne Arsenault, Valerie Ameti and Amanda Cannon of Summersidc, spent the week-end in Moncton, N. B-s,

~Mr_ Carl Kcntvillp N B. was in Tignish during the past week renewing old friendships-T

—Mr. Elmer Pincau. side. was a welcome Tignish on Sunday.»'r

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-—Fricnds will be pleased to Imrn that Mr. F‘. J. E. Wright is able to be out again, after his recent scri- ous illness.—S.

—M.r D J Campbell, Char- lottetown, accompanied by several members of his family. visitcd. Alberwn and Tignish on Sunday.

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—Mrs. Saint Georilcs Le Gcndre and he!" dailghtcr Miss Mariette, have returned to thcir home in Que. bec. after a very pleasant visit to Miss Clair Le Gcndre of Summr- side-S.

—Mr. E. J. H Morrisscv. Char- Ifltlktmvn. accompanied bv Mr l). J. MacDonald. Mrs. lifcDonnld and Miss Stella Morrissey motored to 'I‘ignish on Sunday.—'I‘

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..'A.n afternoon tea was hold at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Poole, Lower Montague, This 50cm] event was attended by many lamps from Montague, Georgctown and surrounding districts, Pfqfggdg 1n aid of the new hospital.

..'Miss Helen Mcilish. Halifax, is spending a well earned vacation at the home of her parents, Mayor 8nd Mrs. L. B. Meillsh, Montague, WOBKMAN El. , ROCUTED (C. P- By Guardian‘; Special Win) LIVERPOOL, N. 8., July 2.411- octrocuted while working amongst high tension wires at No. 3 power development. 13 miles from here, Perry Phaicn. 32. was found dead

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SAFETY

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Certainly . . . . . (Take the ChildrenWithYou.

Sometimes parents who would like to take e vacation involving a railway journey are deterred from doing so by the fear that the children will be uncomfortable and become frctful and Irritable. To these patents Canadian National Railway!

say ‘don't hesitate to bring the children along!

Everything possible will be done to make the trip a pleasure for the little ones, and no other form of transportation can provide them with the attention and comforts which railways do. On long journeys hot water may be had, day or night, for the asking, and at very low prices milk, tea, and fruit can be obtained.- Iu the dining cars special suitable meals will be prepared and served at small cost, and s: night the berths provide restful and refreshing sleep;

Children between the ages of five and twelve years travel at half fare, and if’ under five your: and accompanied by a parent or guardian travel free; These fares are available, not only in connection with ordinary railway services, but also with all special’

trips, week-end and day excursions;

So do not hesitate to give the children a big thrill; Whether the journey be long or short we want them to u-avei with us, and promise them a hearty welcome;

CANADIAN NATIONAL

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HOUSE WARMING

On Wednesday, May 2nd, a very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Glow when a goodly number of friends and neighbors assembled to bid them a. hearty welcome to their new home in Meadowbank. During the even- ing an address was read by Mr. Colin MacPhuil and Miss 'I‘ena MacKixi- non presented Mr and Mrs. Clow with a purse of money. Mr Clow, on behalf of himself and family, thank-