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Mn. John Pond. ll Charon Street-Phone ll:

PBLNUI COUNT! should be left with In. Pond.

Gwdlsn mu be bought gall: at a: ‘of the louowln; [Hug m

water Street. Gourlim Drum". Water Street. Toronto Water Street Hark Garnet. I1 Granville Street.

n. Guydllll will be delivered

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‘CK SMBTER and Qhlfik g, fresh stock at Bra/gelsalm’

REST hall Fri ELLERS ' "fix. l2. Middleton Players -' Irish Dream 602111-21.

t0 I films us or ax- iirrlilghlgigr Higloss prints. 1N6 I menllhortgstsergllizgeslSummég “d o-i-s-a-iz-is.

Nanny Vitamin Capsule- iiver and Iron. Guard 888111-13 ,,. deficiency and nutritional H, Gourlies Rexall Drugs. ' 6-11-21.

10.11111‘ service on your films. p; Rexall Drugs. 6-11-21.

xrssrucrou Pll-yers pr»-

“Lucky l-Iallidayk B011" at

, giver Friday, June 12. 6-11-31.

AOI-‘FER F-Olt SALE my farm

lliacres, good state of cultiva- .. Buildings good. Wood and r on farm. Margaret E- Gillie, ,. out, 6-11-21.

4B. CARSON will meet his m patients at Mr. Med -. plan's, 0‘Leary, each Satur- , qgplng beginning June‘ 1114:1121

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tiuuid and Mrs. Jeffery have . red inm a wedding trip moughilitMaritimes and have nun rmtago at Harbour View

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4811.0 STRUCK BY CAB — ‘tile Elton Strongman, five-year- ‘ dud of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence rgman. of Summerside, was v w the Prince County Hospi- ‘nlvednesday evening, havi -- struck by a. cs: while on the v near the Kirk Church at the end oi the town, The little one filing comfortably it is report-

-0W. 1.. MEETS-Following is wort oi the Social Service Con-

—PURE repazed paint, in mod- ern, attract ve colors and white, ob- tainable at Bruce's. 8-12-31.

—TONIGIIT in Travellers Rest Hall, Middleton players present "His Irish Dream Girl" snapvy three-act (Wmfidy- 6-12-11.

—BEDEQUE UNITED CHURCH. —The services for Sunday. June 14th, are as follows: Bedeque l1 AM. Cog Traverse 3 P. M. Albany 7.30 P. . Rev. Ralph W. Barker, Minister, 6-13-11.

—SPECIAL MEETlNGw-A special meeting of Bedeque District L.OL. will be held in Berthelier Lodge Rooms, summer-side, June 15 at 8 p.m. Also meeting of Royal Scarlet Chapter. W. B. Montgomery. D.M., and J. A. Connell, D.R..S. 6-12-21.

—DEls\NEY — BOWNESS — A very pretty wedding was solemnized in the North Tryon Presbyterian Church, Tuesday evening, June 2nd at seven thirty o'clock. when Jean Chisholm. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Percy Delaney. was united in marriage to Pte. John Hammond. son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bow- ness, Bedeque. now stationed at Beach Grove Inn. Rev. Ralph Bar- ker, Bedeque, officiating. To strains o hengrlns Wedding March. the bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her father. by whom she was given in marriage. She was attractively gowned in an aqua blue dress with white access- orics and carried a bouquet of Tu- lips. lilies of the valley and maiden hair fern. She was attended by her sister Miss Ruby who wore a dress of Monterey rose with white access- ories and carried a bouquet of Tu- lips, narclssus and maiden hair fern. The groom was ably support- ed by Mr. Arthur Murray. The bri- dal party stood beneath a beauti- fully decorated arch, with a back- ground of mixed flowers and ferns. Guests were ushered to the decorat- ed pews by the Messrs. Walter Bowness and Warren Delaney. Dur- ing the signing of the register. Mr. Major Weddell sang very effective- ly "O Perfect love". Mrs. Peter MacDonald presided at the organ. Immediately following the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served at the 1001C of the bride's parents. to the “ ‘ friends and relatives of he contracting parties. Those ss- sisting in serving were Mrs. Walter Bowness, Mrs. Augustus Waddell. Miss Helen Bowness, Mrs. Peter MacDonald and Miss Gladys De- laney. In the evening a jolly bunch of serenaders gathered to wish the bride and groom much happiness.

--POPULAR COUPLE GIVEN POST NUPTIAI. SHOWEL Mr. and Mrs. Vernon MacQusrrie were given a poet nuptial shower on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark MscQuarrie,

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given st Annual Meeting of W. 1.. held in Indian River in tihe Social Service work of the _'li0 Women's League embraces use field and claims the interest illmembers in the parish in their -- to the needs of the under- rikged, caring for the sick, visit-

Wilmot, parents of the groom. when neighbors from the district round and friends from Bedeque, Femwood. Kensington, Charlotte- town and Summerside attended to extend their heartiest best wishes

tomes, donations of food and ‘I - to need families. The < number of amilies were rem- red during Christmas season. A i was sent to Provincial Infirmary a former parishioner. Boxes of -- cheer were sent to Soldiers

1» is and the former yum, Rev. Reginald eDonaid. magazines and Catholic liter- u New comers to the parish are visited. A few children are -- for First Holy communion. v = were donated to pupils of school districts in the parish highest standing in best essay Civics. The members are out- ilng workers shown Express-

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' 0r for the helpful advice and 1- interest he took in all things ; inlng to the League and to the l- dent for her untiring efIorts. b?" ledsed anew their loyal ration in all the activities of ' olic Women's League in their "lam of devoted service For Canada.

‘HAY AT KENSINGTON. --

iiilgg to capacity on Friday

twhen a. group oi local ggayers

"ted “Lucky Romney's n". a act comedy drama written b

. orman Macdonald. The play. 1

dared the best yet written by - lfacdonald, has an mterestlns f Wit-h a sprinkling oi pathos. ‘mu romance; The inferred: m w ere _ " allljidgy. s. flying , life in the first. ' twill". lives with her son and ‘llhier- The part of Mrs. I-lalliday mliilgellelnithlvéggistural fillhéllflogg ns. r. w mini! save a realistic portrayal ‘I d Hey l-lalliday" the son. who '4 Bria and is considered a m ibis pals, but he proves h mkmg jsining thleharmy andtwléii- ., . e o e .. ' m“ E511?" was rfietlyq taken " own ss.. . orman onald. in hise usual ca able fgbemktotig part of "Bid; a" user g ‘ u "u: u. be a deioctllve. u: anally is t

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onlca Day" who SS Jeanmnvlvelrletaeverliv fict- u Mchmm a e an as

lnwood Toombe and Earl 31g roles of Dale Chester.

lggfrolgpenigigent. "God " rous arnost en- eniertainment to acloae.

and a shower oi gifts to this very popular couple, While the guests were arriving Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ahern of Surnmerside and Mr. Charbonnesu of Charlottetown played lively music. Mr. Charbon- nesu also played the wedding march while the bride and groom were being ushered into the living room. Two little girls. cousins of the groom. Georgie MscQuarrie and Georgie Burgess acted as flow- er girls. Those assisting with the gifts were lVLrs. Bruce Johnson. Mrs. Harlan Inman, Mrs. S. S. Boston. Mrs. Ora Msclilwen, Mrs. Alan Holman, Mrs. Cordon White. Mrs. Francis MacQuarrie and Miss Adele Bowness. After all the gifts had been presented and the groom replied in his usual Jolly way, lunch was served and the remainder of the evening spent in music. Mrs. John Hogg of Summerside sang some appropriate numbers. which were much appreciated. Mr. and

God Mrs... MacQuarrie are making their

home in Charlottetown-S. Personals

—Miss Gladys Baker, Crrtoim. spent the weekend with Sergt. and

Mrs. Jeffery at Harbour View Cab- ns.

-Miss Pearl Stavert. Freetown. has returned to her home from the Prince Counsy Hospital having been operated on for appendicitis.

-Mlss Edith Stavert. Keusington. spent the week-end at the home of

her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Btavert. Freetown.

Soldiers Will Aid In N.S. Harvesting

HALIFAX, Juno lo-tClfl-Hish school boys and girls, soldiers 0n harvest leave from the army. wom- en and girls and residents of cities and towns will help solve Nova 5c this year Hon. John A. MacDona d, pro-

f vinclal minister of agriculture, said

today.

One of Nova Scotiak first cro is strawberries, and Mr. McDon d said he did not think any large quantity of berries would no waste due to a labor shortage. The season, he said, "comes at a time when boys and iris are out oi school. and I th we're going t0 get along all right."

The farm labor situation will be more acute when harvest time comes in the fall. Mr McDonald said picking, packing and process; in apples was "our greatest worry-

o meet the labor shortage the Department of Education is co-oD- entin in releasing hi h school boys s udents have enro ed in the Farm Service Ibrce under the plan and more will be enrolled later, Mr. McDonald laid. .

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BELLE STARR with

RANDOLPH SCOTT GENE TIERNEY ‘m TECHNICOLOR

Also Disney Cartoon Shows at 7.30-9.10 Matinee Saturday at. 8

SUMMERSIDE FERRIES CARE

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Technical Director to the Minister oi War Transport. Montreal. and A. R. Riddell. Lloyds Register of Ship- ping. Montreal.

The evidence of Mr. John Patter- son of the Halifax Shl building Yards will be heard in Hal fax next week and argument by Counsel will be given there. It. was not definite- lv established whether or not there would be any more witnesses for the Crown.

At the conclusion of yesterday's proceedings, the Exchequer Court in Charlottetown was adjourned "sine

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Messrs. J. G. Pogo. Halifax. C. St. Clair Trainor. Charlottetown. and Lieut. Chinman. RCNR. Halifax. appeared for the Crown while the claimants were represented by Hon. ghwane A. Campbell and Mr. G. J.

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When Court re-opened yesterday morning Lt-‘Col. C. Leonard Mac- Kay. Secretary of Northumberland Ferries Limited was back on the witness stand for further cross-ex- amination. Mr. Pogo was not fin- ished cross-examining this witness when Court sdjoumed Wednesday.

The book value of the “Seaborne" was $92,545.37 as of December 31. 1040.witness said the original cost was 375.500. maintenance was $9.- 514.l8 and expenses were $7531.19. he added. There were adjustments made from time to time but that was the figure shown on the bei- ance sheet when witness took over the duties of secretary. Mr. Fbgo asked witness if he could get the pro-forum. bakmce sheet up till Dec- ember 31. 1939. Witness said could. Witness also promised to get the amount cf the insurance on both the “Seabome" and "Sankaty."

In i941 the ferrv operated from Mav 27 to the 15th day of Dec. ember. witness said. He promised to produce the record showing this. He could also get the number of cars. trucks and passengers carried for- the year. The total revenue of company in 194i was $49,205.68 witness said. ‘That was the gross revenue. This included 528.000 subsidy. The operating expenses for the same time were $49.290.87. Ask- ed lf the rate of rental received from the Crown for the "Seabome" was $1200. witness said he did not know. Nor did he know the rental paid for the "Sankaty."

Witness told Mr. Pogo that the company had out out a prospectus and he vroillrl produce this and also an application for registration of securities in Nova scotia.

‘Mr. B. l. Match

R. E. Mutch. Charlottetown. Pre- sident of Northumbcrland Ferries. Limited. testified that he he'd gm; Wsitlon since the control of the cvmpflny came to Prince Edward Island.

He confirmed the contract the

company had made with the Dom- inion Government and the $28,000 subsidy. Witness said the “Seahome”, re- christened the “Charles A. Dunn. lug”, was the first boat procured. Th" 001119311? had some preliminary work done on the boat but no structural work as the Government Wqlllsltloned the boat. The notice of requisition was received on Sept- ember 4, 1939

Following this representation was made to the Department of Trans. Dortation. These were made by letter and visits to Qctawg, The boat was later released to the com- pany but no alterations were per- mitted to be made. Step3 were 9.3km l0 813i? a substitute drip. The "Dun- ulna was again requisitioncd on December 2, witness said.

After the second requisitionlng the company succeed ‘ in securing the 8.8. "Sankaty" from the New Eng- land States. It was purchased for a trifle. The boat had to go into a port on the way to Halifax for re. Pairs» At the latter port arrange- ments were made with the Halifax Ship Yards to refit her. There was a lot of work to be done on the hull and machinery.

Boat Well Suited

Witness saw the boat which was one well suited for the purpose. she had a carrying capacity for 30 cars on the main deck and the company contemplated opening the lower deck for a reserve. She had good overhead space capable of permitt- ing the majority of trucks to go right to the bow.

Witness said he never saw a strip with the equipment of the "Dun- ning" in respect to furniture and fittings. One of the four launches was made of mahogany. The plans for rs-modelllng culled for the carrying of 30 cars on the boat.

The "Charles A. Dunning" or "Sesborne" cost was more than hncl been previously shovm. When the company took over from the Nova Scotia company there were addi-

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w tional expenses of $0,000 or $7.000.

Mr. MacDonald's travelling expen- ses in connection with examining boats were in excess of $7.000.

Mr. llbgo objected to this evidence stating that witness should produce records to show these amounts. The Court agreed with this The oom- panyflq books were then produced and Mr. Mulch read from them shtlng there was an item of $8,855- .50 paid to Mr. W.N. MacDonald for sundry disbursements. His salary was not included in bh-fl amount. Another sum for 86.39071 was read to the Court bv Wltflol-W- Th1; was also for Mr. MacDonald.

Another item ln Mr. MacDonai

account was for $3,011.30, which was cent to Ca tain Dicks for being in ohlrso of boat. witness Mid. The rtnilongdvould be paid tho crew on

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The "Sanksty" was to go on the mute in May 1940 witness stated. However, the boat was not ready then. She was practically ready for the service b June 17. A schedule was arr . On June 17, how- ever, the government also requisit- ioned this boat.

Arrangelnent Mad;

During the summe of 1940 an arrangement was made whereby the government was to pay 858,000 and certain rentals for the “Dun- nins." witness continued.

At that time there was no inti- mation whether the requisitionlng oi the Sankaty was permanent. The company tried 1o get some ad- justment because "some of us had given personal guarantees for lia- bilities incurred and we were get- ting desperate." Also the Provincial Government has! helped the com- pany. witness said. The guarantee of the Provincial Government was to enable the company to get the boat into commission“ Witness said the company did not specifically re- pudiate the $58,000 offer as far as he could recall, The matter drag- ged along for some t'me and the-n an arrangement was made effect- ing the two boats. This was in March 194i. In the meantime a third boat the "Erie Isle" (Prince Novel was offered to the 0cm- pany for $110,000, The “Red Star" had also been inspected by Mr. Tweedy and Mr. MacDonald. Mr. Allan had inspected the "Erie Isle." Mr. Jeagle was also interest- ing ifimself in gett'ng the com- panv a boat. The "F'ish=rs' Island" coirld not be bought as it could not be financed, witness stated.

The “Erie Isle" was bought for $74,000.‘ witness said. She was not in condition to go 0:1 the run and the company had made expendi- tures to re-conditfon it. The ship was a steel boat, witness said, and went on to describe it further. A- part from the ‘Fishers’ Island" it was the only suitable boat for tihe DllllDflfie

Carrying Capacity

‘Ihis boat carried frcm l8 to l’! cars. Three trucks carrying pro- ‘duce could be taken on it. The draft of the boat was in the vicin- ity of nine feet.

Witness said this bcat was not adequate to handle the traffic. Last season tihe-re would be trips made when she would not be filled to capacity but an additional boat of equal capacity could have car- ried a full load, witness said.

In the matter cif costs the

up that tcok over the control rcm the Halifax concern had giv- en of their time freely and had made many trips in connection with the work. Nothing had been aid to these for ihe’r tme as here were no funds. witness said. He felt this was an obligatlm of the company and he assured them they would be paid. There was al- sg the overhead expenses, he add- e .

Cross-Examination

Cross-examined by Mr. Fogo, wit- ness said there were Z3 members of the grcu-p. The crm-peny has 5i shares he said. I-Ie could not re- call where he had put some sec- ond mortgage bmds and shares of the company. Explaining 0'10 trans- action. witness said. "the purpose was when we bought the boat our first mortgage bonds were not ready for issue and Miss Morrison agreed to give the boat and trust the company t'll the funds were available" Miss Morrison was not an agent of the company to the knowledge of the witness.

Witness was not sure if there was a letter ordering the corn- pany not to roceed with alter- ations to e “Seabom? The "Sankat/y" was not bought until after the "Seaborn" was requisi- tfoned tihe second time. Witness said that to his lmowledge there was no agreement to purchase the "Sankaty" befcn ,ember. He had :10 information that the "Sea- born" was not suitable. Ccmmsnd- er l-Ieenan had approved tihe boat. witness stated.

He could not recall a meeting in November with Commander Heen- an when the latter said the boat lacked stability and could not be converted into a ferry. Nor had he any recollect/ion of calling MI‘. John

tierson of the Halifax shipyard the same day for confirmation oi this. Neither could he recall learn- ing on Nov. 8 that Mr. W. N. Mac- Donald had known for some time that the boat was not suitable and had not told him.

At this point the Court took noon recess.

Afternoon Seller:

When Court opened in the after- noon Mr. Pogo said there were two witnesses for the Crown who were engaged in important war work and asked leave to have them heard. There would be further witnesses for the respondent. Hon. Mr. Camp- bell explalned that there was also an important witness, Mr. John Pat- terson. Halifax. who could not get. here and said that there would pro- babiy be a request to have the Court hear his evidence in Halifax. The Court agreed to hear the

tion of 000.000 for the “Seabornf He saw the "Sankaty" on the some occasion. He saw her on two 000l- slona and had information about the original cost and the cost of re- pairs. Witness also got {mutations of the repairs. Prom he for

moisten an opinion as to the valu- ation which be placed at 868.00) Io: the "Sankaty." In the case of this boat if there has. been no war there would have been no "Sankaty," no

id. “His figure he considered a fair valuation without taking lntc con- sideration anything about the war.

Cross-examined

Cross examined by Hon. m. Campbell, witness said he used a scale of depreciation per annum when arriving at a valuation. This depreciation was from five to seven per cent per annum.

The "Seabom" was in “very, very good condition," he stated. It indi- cated very good care had been tak- en of the ship. He placed her in the category of s yacht and valued it accordingly.

‘The original cost of the "Sea- born" was £52,500. witness stated. He knew nothing of any recon- struction whereby 17 feet were added and did not know if this was included in the first cost.

The value of yachts fluctuate greatly, he said. l-le termed a yacht "a rich man's toy" which may be bought for more than it is worth.

The value he gave was very close to the market value, witness said. The $60,000 was the price Witness would pay for the ship if he were buying her. This was before lhe outbreak of war.