m? Qi‘ d“ “y; ~~ -' '> ‘ ‘i’ ‘ t-.»g-$.I~-' tr .a-¢=-.-us.1usevovu~us.4.-. .. r .- Agfidlll lllll lllll “lllfilllllll” l Aiiarmiess Substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Dropsl and Soothing Syrups - No Narcotics! ‘wife ~\‘I1~»F'3b|-' \‘-4kl>" ov-"n- THE CHARLOTIELITOWN GUARDIAN THE cnlilll lilllllllllilN Bear River N. S. l Prisoner Continued from Page l living In the United SHOP from Houston's Catalog. HIGHFIELD’ SERVICE- The _--__ Quebec Revolting Continued from Pass 1 we have beenlwaitiug under the States and It is under- Mother! Fletcher's Castoria ha: aids the assimilation of Food; xiv-Fm“! ab?‘ B“ 1m“ “£51m t“: been in useior over 30 years tuvilu: ilaturul sleep without opia‘ . "91""?! 19°" 9111c‘! tver roan pfleut relieve babies and children oi (‘on The genuine bears signature oi‘ Se" I‘ a“ 1‘ "m" 5 e - . _i to the United States. ------.-------- n.»- ..,,,, “fish”, therefrom. “d by reg‘. meat will not divulge the name of - g n", 8,0, ‘uh and Bowemi the man whose letter resulted in ‘ the liberation of the girl. Tod.iy the girl said that when he vl-aq abused by the people whose ‘lJflIté was the only one she had —‘—— service In Hlgbileld Presbyterian ATTENDING COMMISSION» church Wm be a; 3 p_ m_ Mr- J. J. Johnston, oi Charlotte- town. ell-Attorney General for P. E. l., was in the city Thursday. en route to Ottawa to attend an ad- journed sitting oi the Dominion Royal Commission. inquiring into the industrial unrest in the Cape Breton, area——(Moncton Times.) FUNERAL TODAY.- The re- mains of the late Mrs. William lu- gram arrived from Moncton Thurs- day night accompanied by her husband and son. The funeral will leave the residence of her father Robert Sa-mpel, 16 Granville S-L, today at 2 o'clock for St. Dun- stan’s Cathedral. thence to R. C. Cemetery. V XMAS TREE AT s1". PAUL'S.- ‘t delightful Christmas treat. was 1m occasion to register proof those Improvement-s as Liberal helm. and we may say, with Sister Anne. that we can see noth- ing ahead save the dusty route. “Two years ls a long time for people who are carrying a heavy burden on their shoulders. hope Itself is sud waning. “No doubt Canada has improved ts economic situation during those wo years. and we have never lost‘. l ° z achieved.| (ireetings -1 -~\~ ‘v. x \"-i. u“ i...“ 5 '1»..- ‘§QIOOQUOOOOOOOQQOOQQOQQOOOOOQO" T) ' \ ‘W ‘i V v 1 fi s -v I LLASf-al lFll Ail\t’li..~.'i‘ ‘il-ylilizi‘! l‘?- ‘Ovl; insert an . ..._, Foul insertions Eight Insertions _._._. Without wishing to depreciate any; credit which may belong to ‘ the] Jovernmont. we are bound to re-~, eognizc that thc chief factor iu effecting these improvement; has been the productive energy of the people. If we have improved our mndltious. the merit belongs to ILIOWIl that oi Mrs. George Potter. ‘lent River. and called a “poor- T house brat." she had turned to T the only person who had ever treal z Hi lu-i kindly, \\'illiani Lent. lli-l had often. she said. offered her u’ see e000eeoeoeoe-oooooee-oooeooeoo home Wm, mm and a, am, w‘ sort she had gone there in 1914. njoyed by the children and teach- o St. Paul's Sunday School out evening. Tea was served in tho Sunday School at 5.30 p. m. and this was followed by a Christmas extend our hearty greet- best wishes for a Happy New Year. You, perhaps, like mall! others, have been waiting un- til the tum of 1924, before taking action on the matter 01 We ings and Prosperous, BAPTIST OHURCH.—Rev. R. C. Eaton. B. A.. B. DJ. will preach morning and evening The Morn- ing sermon will be “Jesus and T1118. ill 11111011 9111118 131111111 P116‘ Prayer" and the evening. "God is wow-l himself. and Prim were Calling." The special music at the distributed. An entertaining con-‘evenjng servlce Wm “elude m. cert was given by the children andlmemm male quay-tong, gqpfflufl 10¢. per line of ‘.1 a v-di 8c per .ine of 5 words 7c per lino of 5 words Lent bad promised her he would 1' ""1111" 1191i) \"flllu'l-1 ohzain a dl-or-‘c from his wife and , - - » 1 .~___ _____._.____-_____ marry her. she declared. As time “PORTRAIT AGENTS, WRITE WANTED-IMMEDIATELY maid passed and this had not been done. mi- catnlqgue, unlit-q an, Ltd, to asslsl with housework. Apply she had shrunk from meeting pso- l-fulplnilk Ave.. Toronto, Mrs. .1. \\‘. Bull, York Point. Call pie and f;nully did not leave the 7gg.12.31.mw3.3gl long distauce.--605l2-22--tf. house at all. Lent had not given -—- -- her any money or clothes and ev- .\',II‘I1I~:-\"ilIIl(‘(| was heard with pleasure by the 50m A11 pews are neg large audience present. Rev. Mr. .___. Raymoiid tirysided gienislly. A, gANKRUp1-cy cQURT__1n the presentation to Mr. Justice Has-iBmnu-uptcy Cow-t -yes;e;day the ‘i114 111 l1 111° 11191111191911? “fibula-tiring was continued before the 11°111° 111 111° 9111194111111 B1111‘! 5°°'1L‘hief Justice in the matter of the ~91? “'85 1111111” °11 119111111 °1 meepplication to set aside an assign- Sundily School. ltate chariot out of the mire. ecognize that the State AGENTS WANTED - LOCAL Agent's \\':-inl~=il to sell for the “Old Reliable Fontbill Nurser- ies." Spring selling season now_ starting: largest demand for stock since the war; exclusive territory; highest commissions; F9;- Sale i-ntually she was practically naked ____ ,_ _____ und thertby prevented from going FOR SALE- KOOTENAY RANGE °“1 111"‘ “he “"1111” ‘°~ Apply 39 Rochmrd streeL The amazing feature of the story 797_1_4_2| is that the girl could have been living in the house so long and no zarll replied in an appropriate atlas lvess of acceptance. The entire c psogramme afforded a most plcas- Game; Mm ML A_ the Royal Bank, Mr. lnman. counsel for the assign- ees, and cross examined by Mr. int evenings entertainment. ' --——<-e>————- person in the village knowing of PERSONALS M1" 31151199 Ha5‘1m\?nt purporting to be" made by the Bentley .on ims ‘Packing Company. Messrs J. . Sims. D. McGregor and Gilbert v W. Hyndman of ‘ were examined by ~ behalf of the applic- the people's persistent labor. and o the initiative of individuals- vorknlen, merchants, manufactur- ITS. all have put their shoulders to he wheel in order to drag the “But we are equally bound to itself Ioes not. appear up to the present llflB to have cared to do very much o aid those who have so valiantly olne to its aid. The great. the egitimate verdict of i921, was the ~normous and constant increase of he public debt. which. as a matter life insurance. e turn come. T arnoment too soon your resolution. All we ask you to do new. is to take your fen in and write us a brief etten. letter will commit you to nothlnZ ' state your age and information about whatever. In it, our desire for Kiutuai insurance. You may consider tlieflinétzmfle: “on we w“! legdaraogurther 0-day and now Is uoii to act upon h“ The Mutual Life issues practically gvgry approved form of life insurance practised wfily. 11l- cludln straight life, limi avmqnt. en- dowmen , children's endowment, uran- teedmonthl _ ncome, etc, lnelu ing eon- dltlons covering F61‘- manant. dlsabl ity and accident. how- hand This 8W, ..__ ._____________ SI: 4- llv \\‘ ll lp fllliPd ‘if fact, resulted in the rest of the burden of grief. beginning with the weight of taxation. "Yet, not only has the debt not diminished since the Liberals came lnto power, but it hascontinued .0 increase. not with the same iclerity, no doubt. but nevertheless with continued progress. It has been the same with the taxes. Dur- ing the past two years we have not had the benefit of any relief. On he contrary, the revenue from .axatiou has increased. And we see with the opening of the new year the unattractive perspective of holmposltion of a salon tax which ' St. John Murder M?“ Suspect is Now her presence there. Lent had many visitors and often during the last free equipment Stone 6‘: Wel- , ants The examination of one other Ilington. Toronto. 11-3-\\'s18i. FALESMEN WANTEDLMIE PAV l witness, arid the summing up oi counsel, was reserved for today, ad- journment being, made until 10 u. m. Mr, F. S- Smith a prominent wholesale merchant of Boston. is in the city en route on a business trip to P. E. I. He is a guest at the‘ Brunswick-(Moncton Times-) L_ P. (Canadian Rress.) QUEBEC. Jun. 4.»Arl'ayeil in his ‘costume of privy councillor. con- sisting of black jacket wi-ill gold Mrs. Wm. Buchanan Summer-I , ‘ ’ . _ braid. and white trousers and stock side. was in Hunter River on ll-‘ri “vim black . day attending th funeral of Mrs. ,5 at a uature smgumrly 101m “aria tnd vexatiotis. _ ‘Howevrr al around us we bear if appreciable anleliorstious. For example, In Great Britain, where he national debt has been reduc- ad by hundreds of millions of lllr. J. J. I-Iornby. of Charlotte- , five years had gone on hunting town. is s guest at the Brunswick. Zfililymrfiggogfi ‘gilndzlewpm trips, when he would be away from (Iilvllvwll T111198) _ home three and four weeks. Dur- “mun” “n” °l “mwmm ing such periods no person in the nesbdugw°mar ""85 and village can remember having seen puma" Bu‘ 31°“ “d “"11” a sign of life about the Lent home w” 193°“ “d 91-11111’ 7°“ "°°' A The girl said that Lent had nevi money-making opportunity. Luke e1. “Mreated hen Brothers’. Montreal. of insurance Dilscellaucous to-d-Y- ._.__._._.___ mo A. McDONALD. LAND sun- YBYOP. Harmony Jct.-—-12-5-1-mtb. “MUTUAL LIFE 1 1 Q].- cANApA iVlaterlomOntaa-lo. ‘The Net Cost Life Insurance ComPlllY" H. A. EBERS Provincial Manager 135 Kent 8t. Charlottetown, P.E.l. ._________________ SAUNSOME SAUSAGES. FRESH today. Saunders. Newsome & Co. Market ‘BuiIding.-—602-9~24-6 mo. ___________________ NOTIGE- APPLICAN‘ S DESIRI- one of entering January Class of North Adam's Training School 701' 111N868. North Alioms. lilacs, will please write Superintendent. 524-l2-126sat Mr. B. H. Andrew, of Charlotte- town is registered at the Ameri- can~—(Moncton Times.) R1-SILf-l7i. (Continued from Page One.) . ious times since abandoned. Ten days ago the United States coast guard cutter “Tampa" was sent out to find and destroy the menac- (Clllfldllfl PPQII-l ing hulk and succeeded irl taking OTTAWA. Jan. 4—ln view of the the wreck In tow on New Year's 9 Men Drowned "m lugs oi‘ silk. together pumps. all flint is mortal of Que- bec's late Iiieut. Governor l-lon. L. I’. Brodeur. -who passed away this Mrs. Tlios. Johnston. Summer- r i a s, , IO _k n r an m side. was in ll-lunter ulvin- F‘rlda,\' 111° 11 “'1 "1 -"’ °° '~ "1 e floss of but tllrec duys. now lies asliledmg me ‘uneml M Mrs’ John iin state iii Spencerwuoil. where ‘it ' ' will remain until Saturday morn- FEEDS OF ALL KINDS AND flour selling at lowest prices, wnl ‘"111! l1 1111811111)’ of good Dairy: butter in tubs. John ii. Gill a soul, ,narrow majority of the govern- PRIVATE SALE OF FURNITURE nient and consequent Ilklibood of including Walnut. vhiehozfl-"Y- etc. an election in the near future, it and other household articles. in- is expected that important pro- 51191311071 bflwee" 3 ‘"111 5 P. 111- nouncements of the policy of the . M13- 3- 5- “ID1111819011. 96 Hills- Conservative party, during ' Iiflrcngh Street. 768~l-3-tf. coming session of parliament, will convention of the Strayed be held here on Jailunry FOX. HOUND 8TRAYED—LARGE\tec-ntb. says the Citizen. black on iii til SEVEN- Igistglzilebalnillo Conservatives Day. but the towing hawser parted 1 "is-w no»! the we m b12333".'.3{;;.‘Z§".?3.';$..§'iliil: 3022a‘; zgrrflilulgall-"Zed we Tampa day to Moncton after attending tlic ' funeral of Mrs. Callbcck's mother... Mrs. Johli Waye, Hunter River. MT. ALBION I l . Honor Roll of, Mt. Albion School white and fan; n thigh. Reward. ll. biayhcua Kin-I kora‘ I 7saqvs4lilfinnn _____ - ' - To Let TO RE-NT—FRONT ROOM. HEAT- ed. _wlth or without board. 1.01-- atsd in central part oi‘ city. Ap- - ply A. care of Guardian. - 792 Lil-Iii _ Norton. . "The Annual Meeeting of the share t dllrrs of the Hazelbrook Dairying LONDON. Jan. 4.—Horse breed- ‘ing is declining throughout tain. according to returns issued (‘-1. I til- will be held at Hazel- .,,.,,,;, ,.,, \I|‘9dne d H] 16 this morning by the Ministry of . _. . s 5y sunny ‘h Agriculture and should it continue .,. n. All t mwed :0 attevlrdfoné am 1:07am"? to decline there is likely to be ser- ious shortage In good blood stock. A‘ wbigrggfi Tho main reason for the decline is Yisaid to be the increased cost oi I‘ ' "H" breeding which has made it no longer profitable to breed horses. ‘ ‘ Some figures show also that gthere is a steady decrease in the ' amount nf land under cultivation Tin Britain. The amount of the de- . N n _ ‘a: n 1 I I jcliue within the last two years {M} 8 t i at oc ock, Tuesday, amounted to approximately hnlf a (NM, Wee-g mdonr "warehouse, million acres. so that. tbc acreage m ' J IWé-h-ou 601:] llucd each gaincd dllring war years has how V: h» “f1 r uu I sold, con- practically been turncd back again mH-Qu“ m“ M f to pasture. Although the figures Ca-nned goodna ancy ;for cultivated land is still slightly Sm“ laundry-a d t I higher than they were in the last Con-‘écuonerv n oi ct. year before the war. this decreas- Nbacco 1 -- vis alarming the agricultural auth- Baklng Powder Iorltles and it is obvious that what- smcea and oth-er 00d Ecvcr government takes office. one J A FARQUHABRSJN a‘ ,of its first problems will be a com- ' - CO. piste survey. with some form of lpractical relief for agriculture. I t Bri- Ifor December: Grade lX.—-l, Catherine Chand- ler; 2. Martina Chandler. Grade VIl.—-l. Mary Ilorton; 2, l Continued from Page 1 l up soldier grunts (free lands) with- ‘out lfiiillh‘. More than 4,000 men ‘have been trained on farms and Il-here are now 206 receiving lralii-IBIlIie Jenkins. . ilna under supervision of the llslll Giulio VI.-—l, Lona Jenkins; 2.] H3811.‘ ‘lflle iwtgglmtzaalggiis the Florancc Chandler alid ,omnona ..-..sn-- - .‘-3_ Icunieis isislgwishtfis “Mich w“ DaIdISI-gtssz. li-T-liniyinniecefellllglr-iiszmldi in n t sl Tresaurv- The men have repaid oil . the principal and interest an sm- Mggaggyfiflla‘ Chgndlerj 2 ount aggregating $11,654,060. The R0 r ch ‘m’ _ 3r V‘: mwn’ ’ number who have repaid their n 5e an er’ ' cmfla H1371‘ loans is 659. a majority of whom ' m, contlnutn: ma“. farming o er_'_ Grade I.——1. Edith Jenkins and’ 41101.5. The collections for ‘Ibo "Inrgueme Mye"' (equan- 2- H91’ whole Dominion are coming in at "'1 ‘Ienkhm ‘I19 rate of between $90,000 and P8119111 At1@l1l1l1h¢e=——ll/larv Hor- $100,000 a week. So far 47 per 7°11‘ M11711)" SWWBTK Clifford .9,“ o» me semen who had ‘my, Chandler. Marguerite Myers, Rog. ‘T167115 iluc have made their psy- e1‘ 911111141191”- ruents in wliole or in part, Thai-s Edna Jenkins. teacher. has been. however. considerable lob-v. h-vecl-lllv in llio Western l’:"o-'i'ic»-.~. in threshing the huge Tnp and difficulties of marketing the grain proiilably have prevented ‘I great many settlers making their l'8Yll’l9l"l° promptly. but it is fully ‘XIWTIBII llnl! returns will bs in xccss of l..=t year Seventeen per cent of the g9}, tiers have given up their farming operations. Want Vote 0n Church Union (Canadian Press) TORQNTO. Jan. 4.—A vote Qf the Presbyterian Church through- out Canada on the question of Church Union should he obtained before the Union Commlttgg "elm to get the “Enabling Bill" passed "t the session of the Dominion Parliament. This was the firm stand taken Yesterday at a meeting of the ex- ecutive of the Presbyterian Church Association. Toronto branch and a Coming Political Events Continued from Page 1 Marlon . which he adduced in accordance with constitutional practise for the 544191119111- Riven to the press makes It clear that a determined effort ug at eight o'clock before being transported to the Seiiiinury chnpel where the funeriil service will he eld‘ - I The late Llcut. Governor will be. gitfen a state funeral and inlermeutl ---<o>—--— ‘will take place utBcIot-oil. Premier liiacKenzie King und additioli to Premier tend the funeral. lion. Mr. Ilrodcllr had been Llcut. Governor for only a mouth before Ills death. . , ---1n+>--_-- deposits (l0 per cent oLD t ‘ . . Ithe coat of the land) which moneylugrrgog? veamerbm- 6. Ralph , was returned to' the Dominion] ‘Grade w__1_ 5mm, Jenkins. 2 1 FRANK HODGEB, M. P. British Labor leader. who toured Canada last summer, whose resig- nation as secretary to the Miners Federation has been accepted. “A queer reward." was his remark up on the subject. He was re-elected to Parliament. at the recent elec- 1 Auction Sale advice which lie tendered the Crown. It is expected that Whitley will he reelected an speaker of the House without opposition and that next weeks proceedings in parlia- ment will merely consist of the election of the speaker. the swear- ing In of new members and such formal business. Tho King's speech will he delivered Tuesday and will be followed by the Labor amendment which will probably he submitted Thursday and if it is supported by the Liberals as n vote of no confidence as seems likely. Baldwin will at once resign _ I'm-tins: information will be intimation by ‘"111 1"1“11'"“°"1 l1111°""1 1°" l1 1°11- i ‘ ' night to enable MacDonald to form BENJ. CARTER a sou, 111sM1l118l-W- Auctioneers l . . r ‘ . C Th9 PWWTU‘ owned ‘by the Chairlotteton. Mun will be sold by public auction on Thursday, Jxlnuarymimhflittaflfi; of one o'clock. It will first Ibo offered en bloc nnq it‘ not sold ll1 that, way will be divided as follows: 1 Bulldluz and Railway siding. 3 Machinery and equipment, _ This is a splendid opportunity for a mun-who understands the 1111111115 business. A cornmeal mill could be operated profitably in w“. 11911111111 T1111 1111111- and grist mill. ~670~1'l-28<Sws3i. » , - Births JARDlNE-At Lake Verde. Dec. 26th. to Mr. und Mrs. Olimoré Jar- dine a son, Earl Russel. (Congi-atu. lotions.) . MeWADE-At Maiden. Mass, on Dec. 20th to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley _ B. McWsde (nee KathleenGoodwin Charlottetown) a son, Stanley B". nard. - COUPON From the Charlottetown Guardian Hun find enclosed 50o for the Ms Jung Game as MARRIAGE! MosAcHsnn-noss. -- At st. Alldfeh“! Millie. Cardigan. on Wednesday. January 2nd, by no‘ Daniel Ms Vicar William D. Mc- ., 51°59" 01 Clfli Isa to Catherine ~ Annie Ross. of Btratchons. Deaths TOIIN-mt Faieoawood flospitsl osmium- ma. William Tobin: - - 0| years. will be put forth to compel the sec- 1101111- uring of such a mandate. -AAA xx‘- a AAAAx a Qtjamcs’ Breshptcriantliliurt 1 illitiiitzr-— lzitfi. Orrjllullignn. 5., 11. 3,, B _bsiiliiltb Serums: 11.00 s. M.—COII'II'IHIIIIOI\ Sci-vies. 3-30 9- mw-Gabbsth school. 7-011 P- mc-"The Church Controversy in New Vork." ALL ARE WELCOME -0s>0004<.@. ‘Q of MR8. THOMAS HOGAN Who Departed this Li!‘ JANUARY 6TH. 1920 7°’ 11"‘ "1! l” of an endless rest For u: the waiting of a fswlllort you-t; And torn m Ilflill of a poi-mt dey ' W111‘ 11° "W" Plflilla. and no more Mars. INIIRTED IY HER _ HUQINI AND FAMILY In Loving Memor, llOlllldll, they have proceeded this Jelll‘ to a fair reduction in the iu- romc tux. In Australia too it is l, quei-itlon of diiuinishing the in- J0me Iiix._Iii New Zealnnd this has llreuily been effected to the cx- zent that farmers are now practic- tlly exempt; and the Government amuse- nielilbers of the federal cabinet. in “as likewise reduced n“ \two billions. Congresn is to consid- er the advisability of a notable dc-l zrensc In the income-tux. \ “The people of Canada uient that the Dominion alone is iIllleaicll tllc hope of some" fiscal re- lief. Tllcy arc still further astonish- ~cd to see a continued increase In he national debt. when evcry- where else there has been {affect- ld a diminution in proportions uors or less noteworthy. "Consequently. the public is be- nming impatient, and is demand- ng when the turn of Canada will nme? It is conscious of having lorformed itg part. its whole part o aid the country recover its conoluic balance. and it consId-‘rs hat it has a right to something letter than promises. "The publlc's desires are reason- lftg carried the burden without oinplitint. Its desires likewise are gltlmate, for they conform with he interest of the country. In irtler that Canada may develop lid progress It needs capital and llc Stabs absorbs too large a pro- MWIIOH of the savings the people lilkf? by the forco of their labor. ‘That is why. nctuuted exclusiv- lly by the national interests as ie understand them. and without prejudice or party bias, and in all incerity and good feeling. we be- ‘icve it to be our duty to Interpret ‘lie wishes of our people and de- wiand the Government at Ottawa to H-t itself to work without delay with the object of giving realiza- 11°11 1° 1118 People's wishes. "The time has come for the Ilovernmetit to take the initiative in n. manner which will be truly efficacious. "111 l1 Period of two years It has 1W1 s11 the respite ravioli-sit iol‘ a study of the problems. "1161 11 proceed to realization. "Let it justify the confidence 111111 0111‘ Wvlllc have placed iii the administration." SIR LOMER'8 LETTER OF RE. SIGNATION I‘ 111111 Tefllfniim his portfolio as Minister of Justice, Sir Lomar re- tains his seat in the liouse of Com- mons. His lettor of resignation lint. ed from Montreal. December 31 fol. IPWB? MY Dear Prime lvlinistcw- As i have had occasion to mon- 11°11 1° You 1n the course of our rs- "ehl lhiervlews. I feel unit the state of my health does not allow of my continuing to administer the llflllnrtment which you entrusted to me at the time of the formation oi your cabinet. , , "Y0" Will. I understand. have u; call the members of parliament in lllslllbl? at a comparatively early 01‘ "ll? have an opportunity to acquaint himself with the great lines of the administration of the department I beg leave to fender you my resignation as a member of the government. leaving it to you to decide as the date that it should he accepted. _ "I realise the Importance at “jg "i?" 111" You have achieved and resuming my Inability to further collaborate with you, t an" you 11W 110st wishes for success In your [rest task. "Ml! 1- l1l0.~estend to you and 1° 1117 110116881100. my thanks for the "11""! that has aokiadly. been shown-to mo dnrisraty term qt 0O- "With kindest “personal regards: ‘there-I fore are justified in their-astonish- dste, and In order that my spcnquh At REBECAH LEAGUE, “Y" ALLEY (Canadian Press.) ‘ S’! JOHN. Jan. 4.-—Jamcs B. Gorman. Mulatto, who has been- held for questioning ili connection with the lliurdcr of Mrsl Cluril Whiteside. was given his IIbBPIYY this morning. llis alibi was‘ prov- Tnschereau and the provincial cabinet will lit ‘rfgulguéhihgnfitéhftfiéa’ ed satisfactory. ycnr." PREMIER KING'S REPLY I Premier King's reply, dated-yes- ~ el~—“l lisve just received your let- ter oi New Yours Evc. in which ‘you tender your resignation as a member of the government. To our ‘terday follows: "My Dear Sir Lcnl- colleagues and the word that the state oi your health |wiII not permit of your continuing to hold the portfolio of Minister oi iJustice and compels your reiiigua- l-tion, will be received with a re- gret. second only to that which I, ‘your mention to me of this possib- .iIity. I can only repeat what I then lsald. that it is with deepest regret I find ‘in the circum- stances you have mentioned. no al- mle‘ {or up to the present time n’ ternative other than that of meet ' REBEKAH LEAGUE, ling your wishes with respect to a respite from the exacting duties of the work of administration-- "It will perhaps remove the pos- sibility of any uncertainty in the public mind If l do not defer the date of acting upon your request. and accordingly I hiive ilccidcil not to dcluy the acceptance of your‘ resignation. I cannot accept your‘ resignation. however, as I do,uow. without saying Iiolv much I feél oitr country is indebted IO you for the public services you have rendered during the period you have been I. member of the administration, and how earnestly I hope that with free- dom from the strain and cares of Office, you may be permitted to en» joy many years of health fully res- tored. > "May I again any to you how sin- cerely grateful I am for your most helpful and loyal cooperation at. all times in the work of the govern- merit and towards myself, und for your personal friendship and good wishes. “Reciprocating in fullest measure your kind personal regards and greetings for the new year." The resignation. coming almost ment, will give rise to a flood of rumors. Who will be his successor‘! What will be the effect of the resi- gnation? Sir hunter's name has been associated with opposition to tariff reductions. Will bis resign- ation afiect the government's fiscal policy. The question will bs widely discussed especially In view of pos- sible endeavors during the coming session to securn a working agree- ment between Liberals and progres- sives. . Ron. Ernest Lspointe. Minister oi Marina and Fisheries. has been sug- gested as a likely successor to Sir homer at the Department of Jus- tice with the probability that Sena- or Dandurand will be appointed sot- lug minister for the time being. Should Mr. Lapointe be appointed. a new minister of Marine will be necessary and some cabinet shuffl- ing entailed. The entry of Walter Mitchell, member for 8t. Antoine, Montreal, Into the Cabinet has been meatloa- oll as a possibility. . Sir miner's resignation, cou led with the illness of l-lon. W. S. l‘ eld- ing, will mean a loss in the govern- nient's debatins strength during the coming session. Sir Lplner rp- tsias his soot In the House but it is not likely he will talisman! pert ii_l__its deliberations. The improve meal. in Mr. Holdings health ll rs- bo maintained but. is aa- and sincere grcctings fonthe new‘ _. cabinet tile . .~ Dcc. 28. D. H. PIS- M. Hutcheson .\l. (‘handler P- McDonald . B. Stewart . . . . . . . .. TotuL-lllfifl. COM ETS- - Mrs. Adams . . . . . .. Mrs.Beer..........1-i7 107 Mrs. B. Stewart . . 119 101 Mrs. W. Stewart. 83 100 Miss Evans . . . . . . 113 79 - »- 00.1’ 481 Total -—1'l8-I. - . Comets won by 40 plus. 107 . I14 " i2: 130 ‘ so 99 iii 552 The folio lug is the first game mym" experlencei‘ ‘*1 ‘he “me o‘ of the secon‘?! series of the Rebekah Bowl-lug League. All games in this nights at 8-45 pm. SEMINOLES. S. McGregor . . . . 125 C. Grant .. . E. Harris . Ling F. McDonald 569 530 Tomb-will. D. H. P's. . Acorn P. McDonald . . .. M- l-futcheson .. M. Chandler .. B. Stewart 128 135 . 533 619 TotaI—~158£l. prize for the highest score o evening. on tho eve of the opening of parlia- ‘ some to likely that he will lie ably he t5- ctlvo work for some tiara to league will be feelings o! the rolled, Wednesday and Thursday “Y" ALLEY 123 S2 137 125 123 590 38 88 111 131 69 437 Miss Mary Chandler won thll f the .\Ilnard'k Iilnllleut Ilclleves Coldi