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Coming Events

"Mail your Films to Garnbum Photo Studio. Charlottetown

"Fairview School Concert and Dance, April 27th. 8 P. M.

"Dance Mourit Stewart Legion Hall Thursday, April 28th. Rollie liacKenzieh Orchestra.

"variety Concert with to one ant plays in Ben View l-i , April 17th. If not fine the following night,

"The Moreil Creamery Annual Meeting will be held in Moreil Hall, Thursday, April 28th, at 8 P. M.

"Dance in St. Peter's Legion Hall every Tuesday night. Cliff Peters Orchestra,

"Enjoy the Noibosjo Play at Stanley Bridge Wednesday, April Will.

"Unloading _cs.r Current today and Thursday. Signed W, I, flow. man, Hunter River.

"Irlstitutc Dance, Bonshaw Hall. Iiiday. April 23th. Door prize. Lunches. McNeilPs Orchestra,

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"Dance Valleytieid hail April 29th. in aid of Canadian Legion. Good music. Lunches served.

"Now booking clover seed. Psrrners, our prices will save you money. Rush your orders. Mac- Guissn s: Boyle.

"No. 2 Mixed Ciover-‘Seeds, 70%, Timothy, 30% clover-TI cents. gush your bookings. McGulgan and

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"T710 Postponed meeting of the Marshfleld Hall Co., will be held in ‘h; l-lidall, Thursday, April 20th. st

“Pownei Y. P, U. presents ‘Fave l- Heari". North River Hell. Tues- day, April sstn. curtsiu us, Aus- illces Hsll Committee.

"See Indian River-Kensington Dramatic Club present Lighthouse hen m Morell Memorial I-lsli on Wednesday. April 27th, sac ‘P. M.

"Reserve May 9th for the play. st New Glasgow l-lsll by the In- dian River dramatic players.

"Crane to see Winsloo Play. Poona] Hall. April 8th, Also Spec- ialties and Auction. Sponsored by Cross Roads - Women's Institute,

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"Dance to the music of, the Western Rhythm Boys Islanders Ooumry Club, Traveller-s Rest, "timer. April oath.

."A mcetiq of em payers of liilnrdale school will be held in the °°h°<>1=>n April soul. Daniel Mac- KilllwlmSacreiss-y. I "loading Hogs for Canada Hackers Ltd" April 3th, at. Fred- mclfih till 11 A. ll." and Colville fill 11.00. D. L. McDowell.

CI“ 0 Lldill Al} of U! bu“: Wm..." v a a _ s Hardware "mid-v. Mu 1th. a s r. u. ' om miss sins April s... us. l-lunter ma.» m. winsloJ "°" Players in two one-set "W'- "Kittv" and "living, Dad". flilonsored WW. A. Music and spec- s lles betvvsln acts. ,

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lverybody had s. hearty evening's entertainment lsst night st the Queens County finals of the m. ior Partners‘ Public Speaking Con- test hold before a keenly appreci- stivs audience which pocksd the Povmal Community Hall to the doors. .

Q1 the nine contestants. Miss Betty Kins at the Cornwall Junior Farmers‘ group was declared the Winn”. with a. "very natural per- fwlmance." by the judges. w». Ai- iison Maohdillan, president of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada; Hon. Eugene Cullen and Mr. R. C. Parent. superintendent of the Experimental Farm.

Ronnie Mclnnis. Cherry Valley, was placed second. and Mrs. Mac- Mlllan, who read the judges decis- ions. said he had "the makings of s. very eloquent speaker. ‘Other prize-winners in order were Leon- ard Wood, Hiilsboro, third; Pat- ricia. MacDonald, Fort Augustus,

Fourth: and Charlie "Mclsasc. Cherry Valley, fifth. Not the least entertaining part

of the eyvenirgg was the recognition given by the Gunter Fairrners to a couple of oldtirne fiddiers and stop- dsncars, Charlie and Walter Walk- er, brothers frcmJ-‘ort Augustus. with Mrs. Leo MacDonald, Mer- rnsid st the piano. Called to the platform by llsiph Raynor who. with his fiddle, and his wife st the piano bad been livening up the proceedings while the judges were making their decisions, the two brothers tom Fort Augustus rolled up the rug and raised the roof with sa light-footed atcppein’ as the Junior Farmers srei iy

ned . . ' tc browns». ~ at ‘ e , ‘WAhd at site need his night, April 29th. wind from the dancin‘, why Char-

lie gave him the fiddle and stopped out as light and lively as any Jun- ior Fsxrner himself.

Mr. George Irving, Glen-y Val- ley gave dramatic and humourous readings, ‘The Lynchifli” Mid "Motiidab Got a Beau" and the Hiiisboro group gave a, railway skit, all of which were well re- ceived by the audience. .

Each competitor spoke twice. First for seven minutes on a cho- sen subject and than for three sninutes on an assigned subject, an impromptu speech. with s few minutes preparation.

The winner, Miss King, chose

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ilussian Offer Accepted By iWesl

WASHINGTON, April 26—(AP) --Ths Western Powers virtually ac- cepted today Russia's public pro- posal to lift the blockade of Berlin in exchange for a four-power con- ference on Germany. But it was made plain that the offer is ac- cepted only if no secret strings are attached.

At the same time, however, it was learned that the Russians have been told that the United States. Britain and France do not intend to delay their plans for unify-ins Western Germany and creating a German government, probably by July 15.

Since some top officials believe the real Soviet nurnm my be l° ‘upset these plans, it is still doubt- ful whether a real and final agree- ment on the Berlin blockade will

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Ferry Service Starts i .

Mir. R. E. Mutch. president of Northumberlsrld Ferries, Ltd, ad- vises that notwithstanding rumours

Caribou service will open with the ,M.V. “Prince Nova." and 5,5 “Charles A. Dunning" on Sunday, May l, with sailings for the res- ent from each ten-ninai ss fol ows: 8 a ml, 11 s. m, 1 p.m.. 5 pm.

Mr. Mutclrs announcement was made as s result of telephone in- struetions received lug night from Capt. J.A. Heenan, of Ot- tawa, director of subsidised ser- vices of the Canadian Maritime Commission. .

Both the "Dunning" and "Prince Nova." are now at Pictou.

Negotiations are still under way regarding the replacement of the "Prince Nova." with s larger boat, Mr. Mulch states.

‘Island. Acquires . New Great Seal

Prince Edward Island has s new Great Sea], which arrived recently for the Provincial Secretary's 0f- fice, and which will replace the Great Seal used since Queen Vic- toria's time on such important. documents as proclamations. letters patent, LummiSSiODl and various state documents.

The Seal was manufactured at the Royal Mint at. Ottawa and whit-e it is the same size as its pf6dP¢93- sor, the design is somewhat differ- ent, lnsjead of the imperial coat of arms it has the crest of the Prov- ince, surrounded by the words: "Great Seal of the Province of Prince Edward Island."

Meanwhile, the existence of tho Island's most noteworthy Great Seal still remains a mystery. It was stolen by American privateers when they raided Charlottetown in 1775, and every effort made to trace its] whereabouts has been unsuccess- u.

Panic Begins To Show In Shanghai

SHANGHAI, April 20 -— (AP)_ Chinese Communist columns, boast- ing they had overwhelmed two Government armies, wheeled west of Shanghai today toward Hang- ohow and a possibly decisive battle.

Shanghai, which remained calm when the Reds broke the Yangtze River line, began '00 show signs of panic. Business was almost at a standstill. The money market was chaotic.

Nervousncss increased as Britain and the United States moved heav- ier naval units out of the Whang- poo. They were anchored in the Yangtze to the north to svold pos- sible invoivernent in any fighting.

T00 MANY 11.8, FLAGS

VANCOUVER. April as -- (CP). - Supreme Court Justice A. M. Manson said today too many Unit- editstes flags are flown in Can- ada. He told s Lions ing: "Prom Washington to Maine you never see a Canadian flag but when the Prime Minister of Cari- ads visits Vancouver, you sec more

be reached.

Dy D'Arcy O'Donnell crrrsws, April as - (on. - John - Diefcnbsker (P o - lake

Control. chilled in tho Commons tonight that Canada is hesdinl ifito s major trade “crisis” and that is tho reason for th government's "sudden haste" in‘ c ling a general election.

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drop which has taken place rs- cently in Canadian exports and recalled that» Canada new has only three food contracts with tbs United Kingdom while she hsd ss many as 29 in force just three years

ago.

Britain had out down or elimin- ated her purchases of Canadian cheese, bacon. limles, newsprint sad other products. These facts should challenge sndcommsnd the attention of the government.

Iut the government was "n; - utug sway" from the crisis. It was calling or!’ election so that thtex- booted crisis would ‘ska place be- fcrrtbs contest,

"And," he said. ‘while our markets fumble. the Prime Minister travels’

fie accused the government of going to the country before ful- illiag a legislative mar-am it could have completed. ‘lbs govern- ment bed. time to deal with

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Plan Bigger Spring Stock Show A_l_ Amherst

AMHERST, N. 8.. April 26 —~ tCP) -- The annual Maritime Spring Stock Show next. year will be held" arr-seawar" scale, than‘ over before, it was announced to- day at the annual show and sale meeting. The 1960 show will be held three weeks before Easter.

Officers of the club were re- elected with C. F_ Bailey as president. Others nret W. R. True- man, Aulsc, N, 13,, vice president; J. H. King. Moncton, N. 13., sec- retary-manager; C, l". Bailey, W. B. Trueman, James E. O'Brien.

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Maior John A. MacDonald, of Cardigan. was nominated yesterday -to contest King's County for the Progressive Conservative Party in the forthcoming Federal election. His was the only name proposed at an enthusiastic convention at the Town Hail at Georgetown.

Major MacDonald's nomination was moved by Dr. A, A. MacDonald of Souris anri seconded by Kimball MacKay of Murray Harbor.

In addition to the newly- nominated candidate. speakers in- eluded Wing Cmdr. J. Angus Mac- Lean of Lewes, one of the Pro- reesive Conservative candidates for Queen's; Hon. Dr_- W. J. P. MsoMiiisn. Provincial party lend- er, H. F. McPhse, K.C., A Waithen Gaudet, Provincial public relations officer for the Progressive Con- servatives, and Mrs. Robert Suther- land, president of the Provincial Progressive Conservative ladies organization, all of Charlottetown’; Rough Bagnall, president of the Provincial Progressive Conservative River; and James McConnell, Georgetown.

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ST. JOHNS," April 26 -—tCP)\. The 26-inch crew of the ice- destroyed scalar Wimods was nud- dlcd on ice fioes off Labrador to- night awaiting the rescue that was only s. short distance away.

But how long it. would take two other sealing ships to reach the ma-rooned men could only be suess- cd. Thky were charging at the densely-packed ice only s few miles from the stranded hunters.

The I'M-ton Wiirnoda out of Cup- ids- Nflfi . Wls crushed by the grinding ice early today. The crew abandoned ship about two miles off the coast of Belle Isle near the entrance to the strait dividing La-brador and Newfoundland.

’I‘iie radio operator at. Belle Isle reported the men could be seen from the wireless station. B-ut a narrow gulf of WMCI‘ separated them from the safety of land.

The sealers Linda May and Terra Nova firs; bucked the ice from the west side of Belle Isle but could not get through They circled the ice pack through a nan-ow stret ‘ of open water and renewed the r attack from the northeast.

Weather Reported Good

Major MacDonald, who is a son of the late Senator John A. Mac-E Donald of Cardigan. and a former, member nt the Legislature. thank-l ed the convention for the honor} they bestowed on him in giving him the nomination. I-le went on to deal with the current political situation, outlining Conservative policies and the issues facing the r-eisctorate Federally, =

The other speakers offered their congratulations to Major Mac- Donald, assuring him of their sup- port. and dealing briefly with the political situation.

During the meeting seven resolutions were unanimously adopt- ed, They expressed confidence in the national leader Hon. George Drew. and promised him unqualifi- ed and enthusiastic support: ex-

Windsor, N. 8.: S. Wood, Mount Herbert, P, E. 1.: ‘V. Mitchell, Am- herst; _John Carter, Auiac: F. Sanderson, North River. P. E, 1.; J. W, Graham. Ottawa; A. B. Banks. Truro: J. C. Bennett. Pred- ericton; S. C. Wright, Charlotte- town. directors, .

Herbert McChsrles, Monctori, was named auditor.

It was understood st the meet- ing that Mr. Bailey had asked to be relieved of his position as presi- dent because of illness. Mr. True- msn acted for him st today's meet- ing.

Average price per pound for the sale was 21,8 cents. Total sales were $91,080. about 08.000 more than last year. A total of 125 animals were killed for market totalling 90.481 pounds. Fifteen pure bred cattle were sold for breeding purposes and brought 04.136. This was about I500 each, $23 higher than in 19GB.

During the 1950 show animals will be shown in breeds with Here- fords, Polied Angus and Short- horns judged in their respective weight classes and then going to thegrand champion divisions.

Breeders will be permitted to ev- hihit three animals in groups pro- viding they are the nffsprincs of the same sire, A farmer with two steers will be able to enter a group with an exhibit owned by s son. _dsughter or neighbor provid- ed the same sire is responsible for all the set. This will tend to in- crease the size of show next year.

Rev. T. Owen Hughes ls Elected Moderator

Rfllfitlffbilffl. Ont. April I — 162i - Rev. T. Coven Hughes- minister of Mount zlon Church hers last night was elected mod- orator of the Hamilton and Lon- don Bynod of the Prmlvytlrlsn Church in Canada. He succeeds Rev. JR: Whldie, of 8t. Ccorgvs Giuroh, London.

The new moderator is a native of wales and received his educa- tion there. Ha sorwd in Winni- peg. Prince Edward Island and "hire, Ont, before coming here four years sso. y

CO-OPIRATIV! ~ GUTTID

Mllhlfl. Que" April l‘! — tCPl - ‘lions of early spring seeds. attic feed. Dot-etc plants and seed- lings today were destroyed when _s flash firs. fanned by‘ s braces. races eat-em. and gutted s farmers‘ eo-aocrattvo building in this Quebec village so muss north

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,pressed confidence in the Provin- 'cial leadership of Hon. W. J. P. lMacMiiian, and appreciation for this unstinted services on behalf of the Progressive Conservative Party for so many years: expressed sympathy to the widow and family of the late Senator John A, Mac- Donald of Cardigan: supported the King's County Board of ‘Trade in its efforts to have King's County included in the Dominion Trans- Canada Highway program. parti-v cularly the road from Wood Isi-,

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Belle Isle radio reported that weather was fine in the area. with light winds and good visiloiiihv. But if a strong wind sprang up the men might be carried into the open sea.

The crew scrambled over the side of the ship as crushing ice ftoes ripped through her reinforced hull and she began taking water.

Harold Dswe. ' owner» ""61 the Wimo-ds, said at nearby, Cuplda there was "every jhope" the crew is safe and that the men would soon be rescued Master of the ves- sel ts Capt. Ben Andrews of Oupids.

There are atbcut 15 Nevufound- lsnders and eight Norwegian ves- sels erigeged in the seal hunt off Labrador.

tDfie Norwegian lhip burned 00 Lire water's edge about two weeks ago

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Leaves For London On Trade Mission

MONTREAL, April 26 — (OP). — 'l‘rsde Minister Howe, accom- panied by Deputy Minister M._W. MacKencie. left Montreal by air tonight for lmiclon where he will confer with Sir Stafford Cripps, British chancellor of the ex- chequer on Canadian-United King- dom trade.

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 26- (CP)—The British luxury liner Magdalena sank today off Brazil. .

The 17,500-ton ship of the Royal Mail Line went down off Itsipn Beach in Guansbars Bay.

It was being towed toward Rio rte Janeiro by tugs which had re- fioated the vessel after it ran aground yesterday. The iiner's 354) passengers were taken ashore yes- terday,

The liner, homeward bound to London on her maiden voyage, was insured for £2,000,000 (850011000).

Crowds on Rio beaches saw the b%ws of the ship break off and fl at away from the rest of the htlil. '

The new luxury liner was badly holed and shipping water.

Messages received by the owners indicated that the liner, which left La Plate a week ago, ran aground near Rio early yesterday morning in fine weather.

Radio calls brought Brazilian na- val craft and salvage tugs. the 6.- 131-ton Brazilian ship Goiszloide.

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Prompt rescue work held down c “' among thb 3T crew membdrs. It appeared not s single man was lost. though some stiffer- ed cuts and burns. Tugs, naval un- its and lifeboat: took the crsw aboard. Capt. Douglas Lee. 09. the Mag- ‘daianlrs skipper, said the entire crew was aboard when the hull gsvs way.

"I hope all are safe," he said. "l don't know for sure."

More than 100 were already safe when he reached shore.

Les, a veteran of (Ovyesrs with the Royal Mail Lines. had planned

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British Luxury Liner Sinks Off Brazil

Predicts Increase In N. S. Tourist Trude

HALIFAX. April 06 —tCP) --Dr Douglas L. Cooper. Nova Scotis deputy minister oi’ industry, pre- dicted today this Provinces tour- ist imiustry will some day surpass in importance its fishing and man- ufacturing industries. -

Dr. Cooper welcomed some 200 hotel and resort operators to the annual three-day hotel short course aponsored by the Nova. stotis. De- psriment of Trade and Industry.

Revenue from the tourist industry last year was estimated st 857.000.‘- 000, fishing at {31000900 and man- ufacturing at 042,000,000.

LONDON. Apr-ll 26—-(CP)— The Government today took under sd- visement the claim of the powerful National Union of Rsilwaymcn for s 12a Gd ($2.50) weekly wag; in. crease but mads no y: miles.

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Princess Elizabeth. the Duke of Ediflbllfiii 8nd their baby son, Prince Charles, will move into

their new London home, Clarence HOUR. at the end of May utter months of delay and disappoint- mfint. it was announced today.

BERLIN, April 26—(APl "Gen, Lucius D. Clay, United States mili- tary governor, said today the West- ern Allies intend to see a West- German republic‘ established re- gardiess of wheihefthe Russians lLft the Berlin blockade. A similar stand was taken by British spokes- HIGH.

OTTAWA, April 26—(CP)-Gov- ernment provision has been made for educational benefits for mer- chant seamen of the Second World War up to the age of 30 years. Transport Minister Chevrier told the Commons today.

HALIFAX, April 26_ tCPl'—Re- suits of a study of serial photo- graphs taken today over New Brunswick were awaited tonight by R. C. A. F. Search and Rescue headquarters here as the fifth day in the search for a plane with sev- en aboard ended without success,

FULLERTON, Caiif., April 26 —— tCPl~Ending six full weeks in the air—1,008 hours, one minute-en- durance fiiers Bill Barris and Dick Riedei landed today.

Expect Ice Cream Prices To Advance

OTTAWA. April Look out, kids, the price cresm is about f0 go up.

This may happen within the next few days. when the government makes public an order-in-council boosting the butter-fat content to pro-war level.