JANUARY 5, 1950

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Highways Closed To Heavy Traffic

Following e. cabinet meeting yes- terday Premier J. Walter Jones an- nounced that because of the pm. longed mild weather, irreparable damage would be done to the pav- ed and other roads of the Prov- ince unless heavy traffic were prohibited until such time as heavy frost again sets in. An- nouncement will be made when it is deemed safe to allow heavy traffic to be resumed.

1n the meantime. the published notice states that “all highways 1n this Province are closed to Motor Vehicle traffic. (including tract- ors and trailers), except in such oases where the total weight of vehicle and load docs not exceed 0,000 lbs."

The closing of the roads is the earliest or the latest in history ac- cording to how one looks at it. Certainly the roads have been closcd to heavy traffic early in the winter season and likewise have been closed down in the Spring break-up. It is, however. unique to have action taken at this particular period of the year.

The unseasonable Spring-like weather has been cabling heavy damage to thc roads, especially those surface-treated hr where patches were necessary in the pavement, Surface-treated roads are those uiih a coating of as- phalt on n gravcl base.

Ncithcr Deputy Minister of Pub- lit! Works and Highways Gordon White. or the veteran retired Dep. uty. Mr. LB. MacMillan. could recall the necessity for similar ac- tion bcing taken at this scason in

previous l'ears._ Mr. MacMillan, however, recalled that the Prov- ince experienced a remufubly

mild winter in December 1801 and January i802. The ferry boat at that time did not cease operation until the 4th of February. The Charlottetown harbour \vas com- pletely void of ice at the end of January. A "square-rigger" sailed up the harbour about that time.

1t is the unanimous opinion that "it nevea happened before“.

While the dirt roads are impass- eble, breakups in paved roads have been reported. The pavement be- tween Summerside and Kensing- ton has suffered notably and also n stretch in the vicinity of Ding- well's Mill.

The fart that there was little or no frost coupled with the heavy precipitation has accounted for the present condition.

DIES OF INJURIES

SUSSEX, N.B., Jan. 4 —- (GP)- Four-yrear-old Robert Psrlee died in hospital here tonight without having regained consciousness af- fer s highway accident yesterday near his home at Fox Creek. He was reported to have run in front of a car driven by Joseph Rubin, Moncton. The child is sur- vived only by his father. Nelson Parlee,

HISTORIC CAPITAL

Santa Fe New Mexico. founded by the 5Dsnlards in 16%. is the oldest seat of government in the United States.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES ‘DEATHS

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BIRTHS

LAIBD-At P. E. Island Hospi- tal, Jan. 3, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Laird, North Milton, e son.

SHEBREN-At 5t. Mary's Mem- orial Red Cross Hospital. Shar- brrooh. Nova. Sootla. on January 2nd. 1950. to Reverend and ma. Douglas If. Sherren, a. eon. Doug- Isl Michael.

DEATHS

FORD-At the P. E. Island Hor- pitsl, Jen. 4, 1950, Freda Ford. aged 12 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ford, 0N5!!!‘ 3°“ Bridge. Remains rcsiing st the Andrews Funeral IIOIIIB. Hum" River, Funeral will take place from hcr late residence on Friday‘. Jen. 8, at 2 p.m. Interment North Winsloe Ccmctcry.

Card 0f Thanks

The psmntl. brothers end lem- fiy on! Wm. Harrison Yates, Z8 Valley Street. wish to thank the doctors and staff of the P. E. I. Hospital; also all those who sent flowers. messages of sympathy and anyone who helped in any way during their recent sad bereave- merit.

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This column h moaned for new! d local interest, but advertising of n news: nature may be Inserted It flve cents a Imrd. strictly par able in advance.

COOK’! for Photographs.

DB. I. D. MncGUIGAN his practice today.

ALL IIIILIJNEIIY at prices at The Laurette.

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TEN ONLY ladies‘ two piece dresses to clesr at $0 per cent off. S ..A. McDonald.

POSTPONED Auction Sale 0f George Ling, Spring Park SL. will ho held tomorrow (Friday) at one o'clock.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL-Night class in plumbing and pipe-fitting begins Jan. 5. 6.30 p.m.

AUCTION SALE of Stock, Crop and Implements of James Birt, Covehesd, postponed until Satur- day, Jan. '7, at 12 noon, if clay roads are passable.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - A night course in drafting will be given. if sufficient applications are received. Address inquiries immed- iately to the Vocational School.

NYLON HOSE. regular $1.65. special $1.29. dark shades only. S. A. McDonald.

POSTPONED Auction Sale of George Ling, Spring Park St, will be held tomorrow (Friday) at one o'clock.

AUCTION SALE of Stock, Crop and Implements of James Birt. Covehead, postponed until Satur- day, Jan. 7, at 12 noon, if cley roads are passable.

CARS DAMAGED -- Yesterday morning a car proceeding east on Fitzroy Street._\vhile crossing iht intersection at Prince Street. was hit by a car proceeding north on Prince. The occupants escaped without injury but considerable damage was done to both cars.

LIBERAL CAUCUS — It is un- derstood thst l caucus of Liberal memibers of the Legislature is be- ing held today for the purpose of discussing with the Government ihe route of the proposed Trans- Canada Highway in this Province.

CIT!’ POLICE COURT-At the Siiipendiary Magistrate's Court yes- terday, a man charged with being drunk and incapable was fined $5 and costs or i0 days in jail while s man convicted of operating s motor vehicle while intoxicat- ed was sentenced to I0 days in jail. Two men charged with vagrancy appeared. one being: dismissed and the other sentenced to 20 days in jail.

III-Y NEWS — The monthly bus- inel meeting of the Bets Chap- ter of Iii-Y was held last night in club room B. The devotions were led by Carolyn Clark and Heather MacLean. Reports of ihe various committees were given: Discuss- ins. Dot Dewar; Project, Mary

esirsto: Membership. Sonja Arn- fast; Financial Statement, Heather Lantz. Following adjournment, movies were shown to the club. Adnne Woodside. president, presid- e .

WILL ATTEND CONFERENCE —Ths Dominion - Provincial Con- ference for the discussion of con- stitutional matters. which opens at Ottawa on January 10. will be at- tended by Premier J. Walter Janos. Hon. W. E. Darby. Attorney Gen- eral snd Provincial Treasurer, I-Ion. Wilfred Arsensult, Provincial Sec- retary and Hon. A. W. Matheson, Minister of Health and Welfare. Premier Jones expects to leave by plane on Sunday. Other mem- ber: of the Island delegation may leave on Friday and Saturday.

MAGIBTRATES COURT-There were four cases on the docket hc- fore Magistrate Gilbert A. Gaudet in the Queen's County Magistrate's Court yesterday morning. A Pleas- ant Grove men charged wlih hav- lng possession of spirits had his case dismissed. A Charlottetown man charged wlih having possess- ion of liquor in a place other than his residence had his case ad- journed. One income tax case was adjourned until January ll and another income tax case was withdrawn.'

Personals

Among the visitors to the City yesterday were the foliewimri Angus Blacqulere. Norih Rusllcn; Stewart McEachern, Mt. Stewart; Jas. G. McLeod, North Wiitshirc: T. L. Savage, New London: Wylie Gibson, Mnrshfleld; Alex J. Mac- Nevln, Bonshsw.

CHURCHILL BUS I’

FUNCI-IAL, Madeira, Jan, 4~ (AH-Winston Churchill, vacation- ing here, is putting in some long hours with his brushes and paints. Britain's Opposition leader is out early and late painting Madeira landscapes. Yesterday he journey- ed to Ribeirofrlo Peak nd started

another series of land capes. The Churchill: pisn to reiurn to Bri- tsln about mid-January.

IN MEMORIAL!

- In Loving Memory of MRS. THOMAS HOGAN who passed away January 5th, 1020.

The Joye um she missed on mm Highway, May she find In God's Garden of Rest.

Inserted by the Family.

Former Chiiown U. S. War Nero Fired By _ll_ynes

Of interest locally i.‘ the fallow. ing reference to Mr. Charles Mo. Qilllvary. formerly of Charlotte- town. from a recent issue of the Boston Post:

Mayor-Elect John B. I-Iynes last night made it plain that he does not intend to retain Charles A. MacGlliivary of South Boston, Cflllzressional Medal of Honor win- ner, appointed yesterday by Mayor Curley to the city's Board of As. sessors just four days before Hynes assumes office.

“I already have named the five men I expect to have serve under me as assessors," the Incoming Mayor asserted.

The breach between Curley and Hyncs widened as persons close to the Mayor-elect expressed the con- vlction that MacGlllivaryb up- pointment was made by Curley for the purpose of embarrassing I-Iynes and placing him in a. predicament where he either would have to hold a Curley appointee or remove Bostonb only Congressional Medal or Honor holder.

Ordinarily, they pointed outnan Outgoing Mayor would not fill a vacancy that occurred in his cab- inct when his term was virtually at an eud SJKLDLIIOI‘ department heads were submitting their res- ignations, y

l-Iyncs himself called attention to the fact that MacGiliivary was appointed to the Board of Asses- sors by Mayor Curley after the Mayor-elect had announced the Pwboscd makeup of his Board of Assessors.

Won't Keep Him

l-Ie made it clear that he does not propose to change his plans as a result of Curley's maneuvre and that_he will appoint the a5- sessors he has selected.

Earlier, the incoming Mayor, in response to questions by reporters, said he expects the Curley depart- ment heads to send in their resig- nations, pointing out that It is customary for a new Mayor to fill the key places in the municipal government with men of his own choosing.

If MacGillivary does not resign ncxt week, Hyucs can either re- move lum or allow him to serve until Jan. S1 when his term auto- matically will expire under the lame duck law.

MacGillivary was one of Mayor Curleys active supporters in last fall's campaign aild"headed the Curley veteran caravan. MaoCiil- livary is the proprietor of a res- taurant.

Hynes pointed out that one of the men he intends to place on the board of assessors. Huntington W. Frothinghum of the Back Bay. was wounded twice in World War I and was personally decorated by General Pershing and that an. other, Edmund J. Burke of West Roxbury, was cited for meritorious service in the South Pacific in World War II.

MacGillivary/‘s appointment to the board of assessors was made after Mayor Curley approved the retirement of former State Sena- tor Edward C, "Edso" Carroll of South Boston from the board of assessors on a pension of $3200 a year for the rcst of his life.

Week 0f Prayer Service in The Kirk

A large, congregation last night in the Kirk of St. James, consist- ing of representatives from all the Protestant congregations in ihe City, worshipped in the second service of the Week of Prayer. The Mlnlsler, the Rev. T. H. B. 500W“. conducted the service. ss- slsted by the Rev. J, T. Ihhoit and Rcv. J, C, Davison. A thought-pro- voking sermon was delivered by the Rev. E. A. Piercey of St. John's Church, Milton. The choir under the direction of the church organist. Miss E. Lllllnn- Muc- Kcnzio, pFOVIdDfI iho music, which included the anthems, "Lift lip Your licads, Oh Ye Gates." and "Softly and Gently Jesus Is Call- ing", The service this evening will be held in St. Paul's Church at 8 o'clock. when the preacher will be ihc Nev. J, C. Davison.

QUEBEC FISH LANDINGS

QUEBEC. Jan. L-(CIU-Land- ings of salt-water fish in Quebec Province in November totalled 1,- 179,600 pounds, n decrease of 396,- 000 pounds from the corvc-Qondiirg period lust year, while landed value decreased $32,454 to 543.621. it was announced today. The Que- bec Bureau of Statistics monthly report on maritime fisheries said ihe lower catches of codflsh in Gaspe South and Bonaventure Couniies due to bad weather con- diiions, are responsible for the de- clinc, Cumulative figures for the first 11 months of 1949 of 104,429, 000 pounds are 6.7 per cent higher than the ioial for the correspond- ing period of 1948. Landed vnluc was $2,746,893 compared with S2.- 880700 last j/ear.

Retired C. N. R Employee Dies

SAINT JOHN. N. B. Jan. 4 — fCPi—lierbert H. James. retired Canadian National Railways em- ployee. died at Pocoiogan today af- fcr a prolonged illness. I-Ic was born at Lawrencetown. NS.

After joining the 0.N.R.. frclghf department at Halifax, Mr. James was transferred to Saint John. In 1914 he became travelling freight agent with headquarters at Mono- ton and I2 years later was pro- moted to divisional freight a ent at saint John. He retired in i937 but was recalled during the Sec- rmd World Wsr and served until the war ended. l‘;

Boy Scouts Ass'n Campaign Announced

OTTAWA. Jan. 4 - (OP) —-The Boy Scouts Association today an- nounced a campaign to raise funds for Prlevelopment and expansion o1 scouting in Canads."

In a statement by Jackson Dodds 0f Montreal. Dominion Scout Commissioner, the association ssid the Scout movement 110w had a, membership of more than 100.000 — an all-time high.

Funds were needed to ensure proper supervision of Scout pro- grams and for maintenance of Dominion, Provincial and district Scout headquarters.

"Canada has 10.051) uniformed volunteer leaders and 25,000 non- unlformcd supporters who serve on Scout councils and group com- mittees." Mr. Dodds said, "These SSCOO men and women contribute over 1.000.000 hours of their timc each year in Scout leadership; there are only 55 paid Scout lead- ers in the whole of Canada,

"Now we are asking the people of Canada to show their interest by providing the necessary finan- cial support to enable Canadian scouting to carry on and expand its Work on behalf of the boys of Canada."

Kiwanis Club To Present Crphanages Movie Projectors

The regular weekly meeting of the Kiwanis club of Charlottetown was held on Tuesday at the Char- lottetown with president. Mr. Law- son Jenkins occupying the chair.

Two main items of business were discussed-the presentation of a. movie projector to each of the two orphanages and the feasibility of a reforestation project for the club. In the first item it was dc- cided to leave any arrangohllents in the hands of the steering commit- tee and the reforestation project would be further discussed at fut- ure meetings.

Guests included two brothers; Mr. N, D. McLean of Charlotte- town and Mr. H. B. McLean of Vancouver. B. C, a. past president of the Kiwanis CIilib of that city. also Mr. Robert Snazclle of the Provincial Department of Agricult- ure whose remarks on the reforest- ation topic were very timely and appreciated.

PRESIDENT IS

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zfismfifsimiomiito. New Deficit Likely With ihe Treasury taking in about $38.000.000.C00 a year. the

bud-get points to more red lnic—a deficit of more than $000,000,000

in the fiscal year, which begins next July 1. Trilrrnasi himself said he was

"proposing that federal expendit- ures be held to the lowest levels consistent with our internaticilal requirements and the essential needs of economic growth and ihe well-being of our people."

While he proclaimed new and "wholehearted support" for rhe United Nations. ihe President

promised to keep a shotgun in the closet in the form cf “a strong and well-balanced defence organ- ization.”

In the House of Representatives. Republican leader Jce Martin of Massachusetts circulated a state- ment sayin-g the presidential re- port should be labelled a mcssa n. on "the state of socialism."

In contrast wlffh ihc Republican blast, Democratic leaders praised the Truman message.

DIISABLE IV. I.

nus December meeting of De-

Sa/bie Women's Institute met at the home oi.’ Mrs. Duncan Mac- Kiunon.

The mcctirg opened by singing the Institute Ode. followed by the repeating of the Creed in ilnison.

The minutes of the last moctilig were read and approved. Thir- teen members answered roll call with a Christmas card svhich was sent to the Junlnr Red Cross.

The secretary reprted $8.56 had been made from the sale of candy. The sick committee reported ouc

sck call. School committee had no report. Appointment of view crnunit-

tees; sick. Mrs, Nicholas Gillis and Mrs, Clifton Incc. Program. Mrs. Myron Shaw and Mrs. Walter Gould; lunch, Mrs. Harold Gould. Mrs. Bordon Walton and Mrs. Clifton Ince.

$2.50 was voted to buy treat for school children at Christmas. It was decided that the Institute purchase s curtain for the schoel. paying half the cost of same. The secretary was to write to Miss Boswell about organizing a sewing club for the school girls early in the new ear. Mrs. B. Walton and Mrs. W. c-rld to be in charge of sewing club work.

Collection amounted to eighty cents. The programme committee put on a very interesting contest. Mrs, N. Gillis invited members to her home for January meeting. Roll call to be answered with ex- change of recipes.

Meeting closed by sinalng 0 Canada. A dainty lurch was ser- ved by committee in charge sssist- ed by tho hostess,

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REVEILSTOKE. B. C. -— (OP)- It was a whooping big fish that James Langille landed recently in Arrow Lakes -- - a sen-pound sturgeon almost nine feet long. "Pooh." said old-timers. "Ronem- ber Warren Andrews? I-Ie landed n

COO-pound sturgeon from the lake in i019." .

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An interesting explanation of tho essence of Foreign Trade and Exchange was given by Mr. J. N. Lewis. Ottawa. last night to the Junior Farmers attending the short course at St. Dunstan’: Unl- versity. His remarks were made at an open meeting which climaxed the activity filled second day of the course.

Mr. Lewis explained the principles of foreign trade and ex- change by drawing a parallel‘ be- tween the farm and the nation. “The essence of understanding foreign tradeflho stated, "is under- standing productivity while the understanding of exchange or currency requires the understand- ing of the purchasing power of one country in relation to another."

Today for the first tme. he stated. foreign trade and foreign exchange were affecting everyone. He cited Canada and the U.S.A. as being the two nations enjoying

the highest amount of foreign trade. The United States dollar, he

stated. was the basic currency in the world today because of ‘LLIv American productivity. He el- piained how the United States had increased her productivity and value of currency since i900 while ihe United Kingdom had decreas- ed in both.

British financial difficulties partially stemmed from the lossof investments due to the war. At present British imports have de- creased 20 per cent since ihe be- ginning of the war while hcr ex- ports u-ore up 50 per cent and total production had increased by SO per cent.

He said that Britain had a bal- anced trade with countries in the sterling area. but not with the U. SA. Before the War a triangular trade existed between Britain. U. S.A. and Canada which easily en- abled Britain to purchase Ameri- can goods.

During the war this trade was cut off. forcing the United King- dom to buy American good-s in either U. S. dollars or out of her gold savings or through the lend of Marshall Aid dollars.

Questions Asked

Questions dealing with trade by barter. the clolllr crisis. and high tariffs were asked b‘! Rev. M. M. Coady, of st. F. X.. Mr. W. R. gnaw, Deputy Minister of Agri- culture and Mr. Morris Deacon-

Dr. Coady in a few exteznpor- aneous remarks told the EFOUIP that their success depended upon their attitude o1’ mind. He ssted that the possibilities of their making a living and of buildlnz e vest new civilization was brighter icday than in the time of his youth.

He mention-ed the vast possibil-

k York Highlights

Mr. and Mrs. Minto Foster had as their welcome guests, Mrs. Mac- Gregor, Mrs. Fosters mother, and her brothers from North River re- cently.

Mrs. William Bowen has return- ed to her home in Wheatley River after spending several weeks in York, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ling and family.

Mr. and Mrs, William Crockett: also Mrs. Robert Crockett of Yvrk were Christmas guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Maclnnis, Char- lottctlnvn.

Mr, Neville Watts of Grand Tra- cadie is a guest in York at the home of his cousins Master Laken and Frankie Lewis.

The many friends of Mrs. \Vnl- ier Mnllett are pleased to see hcr home again and hope she will soon be in her usual good health.—L.

Those who spent their Christmas on hospital beds {ire Mrs. Waller Muiicti and Mrs. Vilarrcn VPSSPY of York, We all hope to sea ihcm home again and much improved in health.

Among llinso who spout ihclr Clrrisflnzrs lmlldays in York ill their rcspcrfivo homes were thc Nlisscs lllargnritie V0550)’; "Chm Aniia, Bernice and Norma Lcwis. Air-lira Brown, Christine Proude of Rustic-o nnd Shirley Cooke of West Covchcnd; also Marion Murray.

Death at any time Is sad but when 1r comes so sizddcniy and finder sIICII tragic conditions at this urerry time of year, it seems n: if grief is more unbearable. Much sympathy is extended i0 the fam- ily and relatives of Mr. M1350" tvaiis, Grand Tracadic, and to .\‘lrs. Tiuasei Biri and family of six small children.