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WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO SEE THEM? _ with what joy that coach would

oacklc. who had Hercules at tackle N"; go Alias, playing center,

| And Goliath, playing guard.

it would be like drinking nectar 1'9 see fulibacks such as Hector Take the signals from Ulysses When we needed but a yard.

“Has 1p yet?‘

-'| guess so. '$he told mo a lot if surprising things ‘about two of iur nmglllzcrsiast averting."

your wife's card club started .

centepetle: Wish I had only two leet, then i could afford to buy a pair cf skates, too. .

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Acadia Ice Stars Win Valle-y Came

LLNTVILLE, Jan. 17.-'I‘he Keno V11!" Commercials in their opening liil. vsith the AclidiaUniverslty hock- fi teem in the valley League tonight “rut down t5 a 3 to 2 defeat. Tak~ "it lhe short edge on the tllree ses- smis the Conlmercials failed to show

i‘ villains stride in ‘the face of- stars '

Howie Ryan and MacMillan, im- the visiting team. Grant, in the Keiltzille iloal, made some excellent ‘mm. witll Patterson and Perrier "More on the line. Credit for the low scores recorded is due to Charlie Cohen, Acadia goalie, who jumped from one side of the cage to the other l° 5WD “themajorlty of the Commer- cials chances to score. Perrier from VanBial-conl in the first period made lbs Conlmerclals‘ lead. which was short lived, in the second, when Law- rence from Ryan connected to he

l°n°wtd brl-fowie Ryan's solo rush]

"m" bllown cage to, centre ice, "he" he 1st drive a liner that clip- Déd 1'1 {gym ‘

Acadia Cosh-Cohen: defense. Anderson,

c1111: forwards, ‘Allan ‘"'Iiohy" Mgg-IIMHJOOH at 2 o'clock.

“mm Qemmln. MacDonald. Bart- "ux- RYAN. and Lawrence. ' Commercials

“Qm. omit; defense. Patterson.

vaggaivh; centre Perrierh forwards, ' r°¢§~BllIl1l,. ark;

ma‘ Wade, B.

- Charlottetown. They then went t0

. moved to this city.

THE CIHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN

In Difficulties A Through Economic Depression

Rev. William McPheé, son oi Cap-

brother of Mr. l-l. F. McPhee, city, preached the sermon at the church oi the Most Holy Redeemer yesterday morning. Father McPhee, who is s former student of St. Dunstsns‘ Un- iversity and-a graduate of St. Aug- ustine Seminary, Toronto, is n. mis- sion priest at Saddle Lake, 12o miles north east oi’ Edmonton. The resid- ents of that section which was formerly an Indian Reserve but which was opened for settlement in 1924, are immigrants from the Brit~ ish Isles. The people, although new to the country, are quickly adapting themselves to Canadian life. ’ On account oi the economic de~ pression, Father McPhee states, and thefailure of the grain pools to find a market for wheat; those people are having a very unfortunate time. It costs 60 cents to produce a bushel of wheat while the highest price rec- ently received for best grade wheat was‘ 30 cents a. bushel. Excellent crops are grown in the vicinity of Edmonton. Although mixed farming is being encouraged, it will never be followed as successfully in that lo- cality as in Prince Edward Island, on account of climatic conditions such as early frosts. The light equip- ment which the farmers of the west use with the heavy nature oi.’ the soil are additional difficulties.

Capt. J01... czuzei

‘The death. occurred at his home 192 King Street. at an early hour Saturday morning of Capt_ John Gil- lls, an old and highly respected cit- izen at the ripe old age of 98 years. Had he lived until May.24th Capt. Gillis would have reached his 99th birthday.

l Born in Scotland the deceased emigrated with his parents to this province when but seven years of age, the family coming out on the ship “l-larrington," and landing in

Point Prim wlrere the family located and where Capt. Gillls deceived his early education. Later on the family removed to ‘Montague and about six- ty years ago he with Mrs. Gillis re-

’ Capt. Gillis from early youth fol- lowed the sea. and when quite a young man commanded o. sailing ship which called at New York and the West Indies. Later he commanded his own ships. ' After spending nlany years on the high ses.s and although-still in good health Capt. Gillls ‘retired from the command of sailing ships and was for years Captain of the steamers ‘plying on the East and West River routes where by his courteous and friendly disposition he made many friends who will hear with regret of his passing.

Capt. Gillls was one of the founders of Zion Presbyterian Church of which he was always a devout member and served for many years on the Board of Trustees. He was also a member of the first Board of the Prince Ed- ward Island Hospital on which he. served for a number of years. About twenty years ago Capt. Gil- lls retired from active work and has lived quietly at his home in this city ever s‘ucc.

He was a prominent member of the Caledonian Club and was always to be seen in the parades even up to a few years ago—-in fact when hc W85 92 years of age. He was also an Honorary Member of the Orange So- clety_

Kindly and charitable to a fault, 'Capt. Giliis was well known to the poor of his church and the, city in general and this class will miss him greatly. Those deeds were done in a spirit oi’ charity which he never wished made public. ' Capt. Gillis‘ wife predeceased him about eighteen years ego and for the past six years hehas been taken oaro of by his niece. Mrs. Forden Young, who also cared for him during his failing health“ and was at his bed- side when he passed away.

One sister. Mrs. Donald» McLean, Brooklyn, Dot 16, now 95 years of ago. survives.

His only child died in infancy and siter the loss oi this child he adopt- ed Bertha J. Kennedy of Shediac, now Mrs. S. C. Moore. Another adopted daughter. Margaret M. Swain. now‘ Mrs. Weaver, resides in the United States.

The remains will be transferred to Zion Church today. Monday, from

where the funeral will be held this

CLASIFIED ADS‘ PARCEL OI‘ OIDTIIING LEI‘! 1N Oolvills Station. Reward if left It 'G,,,,-¢,,n_ 1595-1-19-21

wAuTlp-Gllll, role osmium.

tain Hugh McPhee, Georgetown, and '

The development of the greatest co- operative industry, possibly, in the Mal-i. times, dates from the summer of 1920, when a small number of men gathered at the Board of Trade rooms, Charlottetown, to consider some means of improving the po- tato industry in Prince Edward Island. This group of ‘interested farmers did not ha" anything very definite in mind. They fclt that if some organization was at work. the farmers could be educated to grow oth- er varieties than the Dakota Red, and Chen- angosor Blues, which were the common var- ieties grown at that time.

Consequently, the Prince Edward Is- land Potato Growers’ Association was org- anized Willi the objects to improve the po- tato industry, standardize the grades. assist in marketing, eradicate and control fungus and insect diseases, encourage proper w]. tural practices. give special attention to seed improvement, and other worthy objects.

What this little Province of Prince Ed- ward Island owes to the foresight of these men can IICVOPIQQ estimated- It is a far cry from the potato industry of 1920 to that of 1.30.

Early Activities

Gradually, the objects. of the Associa- tion became realized. The Association be- gan its work immediately. Members were first secured by offering cash prizes to those who would produce thegreatest yield per acre of marketable potatoes of the white variety. The money to pay these prizes was generously donated by the merchants throughout the Province.

Simultaneously, growers from Long Island, New York, began to visit the Pro- vince, attracted here by the very fine re- sults from demonstrations carried on in their own State, through the efforts of Paul Murphy, PlarltPalhologist, Charlottetown. S0 satisfied were the visitors with the ap- pearance of our few acres of Green Moun- talus, which -were grown at that time, that it was not difficult to make a sale at very fancy prices of all the seed available: and at the first annual meeting. held on Janu- ary 27, 1921, the statement submitted by the Secretary showed a small balance of $62.35. But so encouraged were the mem- bers, that it was resolved lo incorporate the Association. This was donevby Act during the following session of the Legislature.

' Increasing Development

The very high prices received for seed gave an impetus to the industry, and more and more farmers became interested in the growing of potatoes that would certify for seed. With the success which attended the growth of the Association, was the very close ctr-operation of the Federal Division of Botany, through their Branch in Char- lottetown. The principal factor in this con- nection was the service performed by Mr. S. G. Pcppin, who has con- tinued since before the organization of the P. E. I. Potato Growers’ Association, as Chief Inspector for Seed Certification. Mr. Peppin and the Secretary of the Associa- tion have held hundreds of meetings throughout theProvince, and through these meetings the farmers learned many things helpful to them in matters of disease. marketing. grading. spraying, fertilizing. seed treatment and other phases of the work. i - .

As the acreage increased, it was necessary to look for larger markets, and from the

smallisced marketing centre of Long Island

in 1920 and 1921. tile Association has grad- ually expanded, until today its scope in- eludes the f entire eastern coast. of the United States. ports in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as Cuba, and other centres. The Years Between

From a small beginning the volume of business increased. From the crop of 1921 the Asfsoclatlon did a total business of $78.- 034.00.' From the crop of 1922. or for the

housework; s55}; m Grliiwufnf-

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A Great Adventure in (lo-operative Industry

' The development of the Prince Edward Island Potato Growers’ Association makes fascinating reading. From aniodest beginning ten years agothe Association’s acti- vities have expanded until today its reputation as a co- operative organization is second to none in America.

. By J. W. BOULTER " Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Secretary of the Prince Edward Island

Potato Growers’ Association in The Golden Filture)

iligih lliéfiprliig of tenure total .

volume of business amountedio $222,193.00. This was not a very profitable year for growers of potatoes, as the highest price‘ received for seed was 70c a bushel, while tablestock sold very low. The total bushels handled in the year was 203,613.

In the spring of 1923 the Association decided to handle for its members fertil- izer, spray materials and insecticides. This

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SERIOUS ACCIDENT-The Antig- cnish Casket says: Reuben Hayden. a native of St. Peter's Bay, P. E. 1.. who is employed lumbering by Bragg Bros, at Ohio, was brought to S! Mini-than Hospital Saturday, with two legs badly bruised. Virhilc Hayd- en was piling timber a log fell across his right instep, at the same time glancing against his left shin.

er, Reverend F. A. Wightlnan, and his sister, Mrs. Murray Kierstead, un~ l derwerit an operation at Victoria. Hospital for removal of tonsils and is doing as well as can be expected.- Fredericton Gleaner (Mr. Wigiitnlan; was formerly" stationed in Prince Ed- ' ivard Island.)

THERE PASSED AWAY at the] home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. MacLure, on Thursday evcninl-T Jan. 8th, Anna Margaret ltIacLure, the only daughter, aged seven years und six months. Little Anna was a, very sweet child, and passed after a‘

was a very profitable move, and resulted in reducing the price to the farmers, and en-i couraged the use of chemical fertilizers. i That spring 1600 tons of fertilizer, 12 tons ‘arsenate of lime and 48 tons copper sul-i phaie were handled.‘ - ' It is not necessary to state here the yearly turnover of the Association, more than to say that it had its ups and downs, particularly in ihc fall of 1925, when it was under obligation to supply certified seed, at prices which, at the time sale ivas made, were looked upon as good, but which, due i0 ‘ the’ extremely high price reached by fable- siock. proved almost disastrous. Neverthe- less. ninety percent 0f the members remained loyal to the Association, and supplied their seed at a loss. This was a wonderful evi- dence of the irue spirit of co-operative mar- keting. These men realized that the As- sociation had done something in ihc inter- ests of the people of the Province, and they would notsacrifice it for the sakcof making a few extra dollars from the crop of that year. They felt there was a future, and in this they were justificd.

Better regulations were made by ihc Association, and since that time the volume of business has increased, until from ihc financial statement given in June. 1928, we find the Association‘ with la total turnover of $2,113,346.00. They handled for their members 1,367,500 bushels of potatoes, 2.,- 804 tonsof fertilizer, insecticides to the value of $85,000.00, and sacks to the value of $120,000.00.

The financial statement of 1929 gave a larger quantity of potatoes handled, but the value of the turnover was very much less, because of the exceptionally low prices prevailing for the crop of that year.

From the 1929 crop, however, the As- sociation expects i0 reach its maximum turnover. It has already handled practic- ally a million and a half bushels of po- tatoes, at prices very favourable to the pro- ducers. and estimates a turnover for the year of at least two and a half million dollars. .

Hence, in a decade, from a start at zero, there has been built up a co-operative org- anization. without any capital stock, non- profit making, which today has a member- ship of over three thousand, and controls a business that has probably the largest turn- over in value in the Province.

One of the chief features in the de- velopment of both the seed and tablcstock market for potatoes. has been rigid adlier-f ence to grade. It was only by giving iilcf purchaser something bcticr than he coulrll get elsewhere, that we were able to expand l our markets, to take care of our increased,‘ produciion. This was moire difficult in the‘ iablesioclr market than vxitEl seed; but with compulsory inspection in effect for all po- iaiocs hhipped from the Province and with

the assistance of the Fruit Branch at Oi-. iawll in making the regulations to conform , to the requirements of the trade, we arci able today i0 place on the market a potato‘ that is second to none in quality to potatoes grown in any country in North America. Farmers, by following the modern; methods of production. have increased their yield, so that today it is common to have a crop of from 300 to 400 bushels to the, acre, which, when properly graded. will give, an outturn of seventy per ceni. N0. Ones. Our people have learned that it is not the quantity they place on the market which brings iliem the best returns for the crop, but the quality, and that it is better to cull carefully, keeping the undesirable potatoes at home. as feed for live stock. than to at- tempt to mix them with ihc high stock. leaving a dissatisfied customer. and no guarantee for a repeat order. QUALITY "is cg: slogan.

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brief illness. The funeral was liclcl

from the Christian Cllur'ch"'bli Sat-

urday afternoon. Six brothers of the’ father were tile pallbearers. The very i numerous floral tributes and the fllll

audience at. the church bore eloquent , testimony to the high respect and the sincere sympathy of the town and community toward the stricken family A mixed quartette rendered, suitable selections and 1.11‘. Wetter- wortll, the minister, was assisted by Mr. Gibson of the Presbyterian Church and Mr. Sterling of the Unit- ed Church.

'Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Nash and Emmy Lou left Saturday morning on return t9 Berwick aiicr spending tllc I Christmas holidays here. I

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CITY LEAGUE

7 p. in_-Y vs. Rovers. 8.30—Printers vs. C. N. R.

REBEKAH LEAGUE

7.00—1=‘orgctlnenots vs. Sunflowers. 8.30-Duffcrs vs. Kioras.‘

BIRTHS

KING-At the P. E. I. Hospital on Juu_ 16. i931. to Mr. and Mrs. A. G. King, a daughter.

FURNESS-At Vernon Bridge on January 14, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred P11111685, a. daughter.

liiACNElLlr-At Long Creek, Janu- ary 9th, to Mr. G. Malcolm and Mrs. MacNeill (nee Jenn MacArthur), a son. Congratulations.

DEATHS

MCGOUGAN-At his home in Sum- merside, Jan. 1'1, 1931, William Keir MacGousa-n. 889d as. mherel Wed- nesday, 2 p. m., at Presbyterian Church. Remains will be placed in the church at noon that clay.

PlLLMAN-Aii his home in Travell- er's Rest, Jan. 17, 1931, William J. Pillman, aged 31. Funeral ‘niesday, 1 p. m., from New Annsn to St. John's Cemetery, St. Eleonora.

GILLlS-At 192 King Street, Sstur~ day, Jan. 17, 1931, Capt. John Gillis ill his 99th year. Funeral from Zion Church, Monday, January 19th, ser- vice startlng at 2 o'clock. Intcrnlent People's Cemetery.

MULLALLY-At the City Hospital on January 17, 1930, Mrs. P. J. Mullally aged 56 years. The remains were for- warded by train from M. I-lcnnes- scy's Funeral Parlors to her home in Eouris West from where the funeral will be licld Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock to St. Alexis Church, Rollo Bay.

Central Guardian.

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FORMER RESIDENT - Arthur: sKflTlNfi 0N RlVElP-A "11"- i Wightman, who cam! from Montreal 951"“ °f 5m°°th l" i)" the "all?" “if '

lo spend the holidays with his faili- " the Victoria Park Rfledwfly Pfvvidrfl '

skating fora host of young people over the week end. A dozen hockey games were in progress at oncc.. The ice was very smooth and is approx- imately seven inches thick. A nurn» ber of teams have crossed from Rocky Point and York Point to Charlottetown.

Aftermath Of Manufacturers ' Finance Crash

TORONTO. Jan. l7—-Moi'e than $1,000.000. it is said. is involved in the trial of lOLll‘ actions which started here today, arising out of ilic crash of tile Manufacturers‘ Finance Col"- porritloll iii 1928. Chief Justice RxJsc is herlriilg ihc curse in nun-jury A5- sizes.

'l‘lle defendants arc four insurance companies. Northern Assurance Colli- puny Limited, Sun Insurance Office. Canada Accident and Fire Assurance Company Limited and the London and Provincial ltlurinc lliul Clcncral I"lSll1'.'ll1Cc Company‘ Limited.

’.l‘lio various plfllllilllh are suing; for uloneys on policies irsuctl by the In- surance Companies on notes licld by the Manufacturers‘ Finance Corpor- ntion. The defendants allege there wasJntsreprcscntation and conceal- ment on the part of the C0i‘ll0l'fll.l0l‘i,' and counterclaim cancellation of the policies.

The Mnliufaclilrcrs‘ Finance Cor- poration was started in 1923 dealing in various mercantile pupcr, liilanc- ing notes on pianos, radius and auto- mobiles. Large amounts of stock and bonds were in the hands of the Unit- ed States holders mainly ill the mili- dlc west.-

Tlie last financial 5l3l"l11€‘lll; of the wrporation issued Jan. 3i. 11128. claimed total assets of $3.756 693. Liabilities shown to the shareholders were capiial slock of $3,000,000, of which there was pnirl up and issued $1,702,410 and partly paid up and lin- Lssued $134,150. At the time of the crash criminal charges “'01? brmlght against the sccictary-irczlsilrcr, but". he died before being brought up tn trial.

Y. M. A. C. SERVICE OF SONG

This service of soilg for students and young people was held in St. James Church last evening at the close of the regular Sunday evening service, with an attendance of about- 300.

The Rev. Henry Cousins of LsChute Quebec, now supplying at Zion Church, was the speaker for the oe- caslon. Following up his address to the young people, last Sunday on “What Do You 'I‘hink of Religion." he took as his topic "What Do You Think of Jesus" in which he pictur- od Christ both as a man and as The Divine Son of God} Zrhc speaker gave his personal opinion of Jesus; his ad- ministration fcr the Loyalty, the Physical a.lld Moral Courage and most all the love of Christ caused him to love and respect the Divinity of ihc Saviour. He urged all young peo- ple to seek the truth about religion as they do of the other things of ille world, and Christianity’ ‘Tile Hope oi ihc World" would stand all the tests to which it is pill.