capital of Egypt. ' I. Etbinson. latices‘. ‘ma; ruwr POWNAI. tkoor The following news item was rpceived from that flourishing ‘Troop of Scouts at Pownal: “The First Pownalfioop has been meeting at the home of the Scout- master, Mr. Harold Smith with a good attendance at all meetings. “The Scouts are working on the Second Class Tests. and are very much interested ivn learning the Morse Cflde. "During the fall tine Scouts have been 40in: worthy community Work ll the diltriet." That is the kind of news we like to hear from the ‘Hoops. Perhaps some of those Lone smut; at Sourls could tell us what. they have been doing this \vinter. Just lend in your report; w; "Pruvjn-e eitel Boy geouta Headquarters, care The ‘rravel Bureau, Charlottetown. Five Million More For Norantla Mine? (B! The Canadian Prep!) TORONTO, Jan. ZZ-The flvg. cent boost in the price oi copper brings more than 05,000,000 g year to shareholders in the Nor. anda Ocvpper Mine. Pat Conroy, Swrciory of the Canadian Con- gress of Labor. said today. He. based his eslmate on 194.5 pro- duction figures. He called the increase "a very nice New Year's present from the Government to the employ-- ers. particularly Norsnda." The copper price increase was announced a few lwurs after col- lapse of negotiations looking to settlement of the two-montha-oldf strike for higher wage; by ‘p- proximately 1.000 tniners and smelter workers at Noranda. Que. Tho strikers, members of| the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers (CL, OJ. are demanding a ltl-cent-nn-t hour wage increase and Union: socurltv provisions. The company has offored an additional l0 cents an hour. JOB ADJUSTMENT l“. 1"" will ever be killed by hard work l! he loves. and is suited for, lh1"‘\v'v'X. according lo henlth ex- rr. a ‘york which may be harmful ls trot for which a person ls not suitul cr which can be performed only by constant strain and vrorry. livery-cite, therefore. should strive lo find interesting. as well as pro-I ill-able. employment. 11hr ournoons I Wise people prefer to play and enjoy themselves outdoors rather; than in. confined rooms. llculth authorities approve recreation and’ rmusement as necessary relief from w:rk and worry. They particularly" endorse outdoor play, when possible. ANCIENT CAPITAL Alcxautlritt \\'-:s founded in 332 B. C. by Alexander the Great. and was for more than 1.000 years the i In Memorials: MRS. oaortoa s. ROBINSON | In the dcutti of Mrs. Gcurgc E. Rubinsutt at ll"l‘ ltuutc nt Brigh- ton Road inst week Charlotte- tuvvn has lust one who took an nctlve part in its educational, re- ligious and social lilo over a very long period. She was tho last. survivor of a family uvhlch in- cludt-d Robert Harris. C.M.G., the famous Canadian artist; William C. Harris, architect of many out- standingly beautiful churches and public buildings throughout the Maritime Provinces; ‘Ihotnaa J. Harris of tho old London l-louso; Rev. Canon Harris of Malsone Bay. NB. and Mn. W.L. Ooteee. Charlottetown. While quite young Mrs. Robin- son began hcr teaching career in St. Peter's &hool for girls and after a short period there taught for many years at Prince Street School where she became vice- principal and had charge of the music and the school entertain- ments. After the death of her aged parents she went to British l Columbia, teaching for a time. and, then married Prof. registrar of the University of British Columbia at Vancouver. After his retirement from the University staff they decided to return to Charlotte- tupn to end their days in the Island home" in wlddt they had m: together and which both loved so woll. Mrs. completed her hue- juet two grown the! Robinson bed almost her elghtr-nipth 1m. lend bovine awed any ‘Daugherty. There ‘number present and after .no not spend many ‘Scripture lessons. Mark 1022-9 and George i strum Al! lNTII-BSTBD in new Radios. Write J. B. Jay b Son. Morell. ..'8C0'I'TI8II CONCERT uld ,!'lay, Yeo’; Hell. Montague. Janu- ory Nth. Bagpipe and Violin Selec- tions, Bongo and Dllldll‘. Preset“- ed by St. Andrew's Preebyterien Choir. News From Victoria The Village by the Se: Hockey ll the order of the day in Victoria the Unions playing with all their old time vigour, being the winning team eo far this season in the games held in Victoria Rink. The attendance at these interesting games has been exceptionally good. Friends and neighbors here are sorry to learn of the continued illness of Mr. Louis Howatt at. his home in Victoria. His daugh- ter, Miss Gertrude Hewett, Brantiord, Ont., has arrived homt. to eele for her father la his ill neI. ' ‘The condition of Mrl. Ddwaia. Boswell, Victoria, who has been . patient in the Prince Edward 1:. land Hospital, Charlottetown, sin. shortly before Christmas renluiz. somewhat unchanged. 'lhe people of this locality sym- pathize deeply with the femlly of the late Mrs. Joseph MacDonald, Crapaud. whole death occurred Sunder. January 19th. we. Mac- Donald wu a Iplendid type of re- fined Christian womanhood and her place in that community wllI be hard t_o fill. Flu end colde are prevalent in this district ea is generally the case when old man winter puts in his appearance in real earnest, catching the unwary ones whose systems are lacking in the neces- sary vitamins to ward off these annoying plagues. However they serve ee a reminder that human flesh will always be heir to ills of one kind or another as long as time exists. Mr. Howard Myers la btueily en- gaged remodelling the interior of the Penpraiae building recently purchased by Mr. Keith Boulter. It is hoped shortly to see a real up to the minute business place on this corner wlmloh will no doubt add much to the appear- ance of this thriving village by the see. The ladies of the Women's In- stitute, Victoria, were entertain- ed Icr their January meeting at the hospitable home oi Mrs. a large the general routine oi business a social hour was enjoyed, during nhich a delicious lunch was serv- cd by the hostess, graciously as- sisted by Mrs. Norman Bouiter and Mrs. Oarl Boulter. These ladies are a band of energetic workers and judging by the sale of very lovely hand-made quilts and other articles-put on by them from time to time they certainly idle min- WIS utes.—-V. rtaasanr vasutv MISSION l cmcu: Tho annual meeting of the Pleasant Valley Mission Circle met on January 15th at the home or Mrs. Alex MacDotwell. The l-hcmc for the meeting, “Christian Family Life". Opening llymtl- "0 l-laDDy Home Where Thou Art Loved The Dearest." The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. Ephesians 6:22-23, were read by; Mrs. Whitfield Abbott and Mrs.t Milton Weeks. Prayer and slnt- ing hym, "O Lord and Master of us All", closed the devotional period. The advisory president“ t Mrs. Frank Cutcliffe lcd the study period. TflltlCf “M57145!” mid‘ Home Lilo", and was one of the most interesting of the l/Evl"? 1"‘ dlan patterns of family We m!‘ icr irom ours; what contribution can they make to its’! What are the essentials for a happy Chris- tian marriage? ‘Ihcrc were only a low of the many interesting questions discussed. Minutes of last meeting were‘ read and approved. Roll call W!!! responded i0 ‘by members repeat-y in; a verse of scripture. Mrs. Aubrey Cutclifie invited the members to her home next meeting. The following‘ officers elected for 1M7: Advisory President: Mrs. Frank Cutcliffe. , President: Vice - President: Weeks. Secretary: Stevenson. Treasurer: Ddwell. t cog-responding Secretary‘. ' Whitfield Abbott. ‘- Organist: Mrs. William E. WCPE Mrs. Milton Weeks. Mrs. Miller Mrs. William l. Mrs. Alex Mac- Mrs. Stev- eneon. t gum": Organist: Miss Marl- t lyn Berry. Feel were paid by twelve mem- bers. t l Miss Marilyn Berry then led in ayer. Meeting closed by l peh Benediction. Eoxoufi-onan tflivonaes‘ PR-Illfi R0711‘. B. 0.. ~40?) fibr- Nore I‘. Aanold. newli- ohlef magistrate n! Prince tbuptrt. la receiving congratulatory message! and letter; from all perte pare. Arnold ie one of I002 letntee. Others are: Mayor n. W. Hm: of Kentvllle, us; Reeve lhlpley of ‘Deck. 0nt.. and , Mn. I. PepLdI o; aiooen. Q0. I ti Mie- ' it's Here! It's ere. ' 5.. ll ‘is the wonderful work saver you have always wanted. It soaks, washes. princes and spin-dries -- all at the flick of 's Here! BENDIX The Complete AuiomaiicHome Laundry it. a switch. Quick Delivery one. $28950 ‘m. Bendix demonstration daily. Phone 2188 ‘Would Restore Golti Goinage OTTAWA, Jan. 22 — (GP) -An American mining engineer consult- ant told the annual convention of the Canadian Institute oi Mlnlnfl and Metallurgy today he endorsed the principal of restoration of free coinage Qt gold by the United States and suggested that this would help stabilize the world economy. In an address to the closing ses- sion o! the convention Arthur Not- man ci New York said that "certain well-informed quarters" had sug- gested the restoration of free C01"- gge of gold by the United States us the only nation in a position t0 do to. "The US. dollar would then cease to be merely another paper token. and other currencies could be a0- curately weighed against the dol- lar." he said. “Many of the uncer- tainties lr. the proposed operations '01’ the international bank and fund would be solvcd by this procedure in their 0p‘lll0l’1." ARE TOPS WITII THE I'll-CROWD TORONTO. Jan. 22 —tCPl— We hick shank‘; mares are slick. and saddles send the pedals-flames really are the feet flatterers. Who saldthat? Why. The crowd. What did they chorus? Why. Just that the average high sClIOOl m!!! today prefers and approves the r-‘lutrrrrrzs lil- k’ current fad for flat-heeled shoes. First to accept new styles —a.nrl sometime; first to dlsown them - tCnnadzrs fair collegiens presently are ln the mood to tram? m"! a mile just to find a shop sporting flattles. Loafers, lest year’s -cr was it yesterdayfl- favorite still lead for campus informality with brown. dug red and white doing top color honors. Saddle shoes. collegian wardrobe decorator-of former seasons. Item to be making a comeback with brown and white hues sought. If and when more supplies reach footwear stalls. til-crowd misses are expected to cast welcome glances on ehenkb mere: and their kindred patterns. I'm- the leggy, heed-in-the-sky girl dress flats remain the THING. what wit cries-woes stnpa. send- al types and asymmetric patterns ‘leading the We)’: ‘ g 1hr that date: Plats are manna from the star-lend for tell misses when striding along with not-eo- tall ewelns. other altos shoe dreams hlttine new campus pepulatlt include: Ballet nllmtflra with black suede taking lead; ballet boot. eliok ankle- manna trick: tilde-tongue words v and side-tie broken shoes. Andoteoermioruieiebels- high-heeled still one: Ill m: doll rumael / f KINGSTON W. M. S. ‘Hie January meeting of the Kingston W.M.S. was held at the home oi Mrs. Owen Younker on Jan. 3rd. Meeting opened with hytmn "Jesus Shall Reign”, fol- lowed by repeating “lVLlsslonary Creed" in unison. Scripture read- ing was taken from 1st chapter of Luke, verses 1 to 10. _The wor- ship service from Missionary Monthly was carried out. The 5th chapter of the Study Book was presented by Mrs. Lloyd lifacKlnnon. Business period fol- lowed. After the reading of the min- utes the roll call was answered by l7 members with a verse of scriptlirc. We were very glad at this time to welcome two new t Examine it. Watch it operate- Buy on Sinspecn’: New and Easier Budget Club Plan i $29.00 Down $20.00 per month ‘F. A. S. JQNES Special Representative ‘I29 KENT STREET NEW HAVEN W. I. The January meeting of the New Haven Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Neil MwKinnon on Jen. 9th. Meeting opened with the Institute Ode and repeating the Creed in uni- son. The roll call was tesponded to by eleven members and the sum of 55c was realized irorn e grab bag. Minutes of last meet- ing were rmd and adopted. Bills which amounted to $8.11 were paid. Reports of committees were rheard. New committees were appointed as follows: School committee: Mrs. C. A. Frizzell, Mrs. Charles MecDoug- all. Lunch committee: Mrs. C. A. Frlzzell, Mrs. Leonard Willis and Mrs. Alton Newman. mcmbcrs to our society. Letters of "thanks" ior iruit were road from Mrs. Duncan hfarshall,‘ Mrs‘ Adam Livingston, Mrs. Younker, Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Edgar Newson. The treasurer then gave her report for the past year, amount being raised. $120.68. Mission Band lender reported $26.84- ralsed for the Mission Bond. Community Friendship sec- retary also gave her report. Col- lection amounted to $4.15: Com- munity Friendship 75c. Att this time our program changed a lit- tie and Mrs. Owen Younlter came forward our treasurer. Mrs. Lyman New- son who is starting her 17th year - us treasurer. and Mrs. Fulton Willis presented her with a love- ly handbag. Although entirely taken by surprise Mrs. Newson thanked everyone for Being so thoughtful. and said she didn't mind the ‘work, she really enjoyed doing lt. Next mot-ting at the home oi Mrs. Fred Hansen. Lunch com- mitteo, Mrs. Alton Newman. Mrs. George Green and Mrs. Stanley Newman. ' Meeting closed with hymn. What A Friend We Kalle i" Jesus, and lord's ‘Prayer. Lunch was served by the hostess and committee in charge. ____________ BOAT-DESTROY!!! The nlmg of the Amazon ll slid to be derived from the Indian word Amanona. a boat-destroyer, be- cause the river at certain place! and in certain seeeone ls very dan- QQPOUS. ll. J. Illlll OPTOIITIIFI HIUIIII Montague P. l I. Iellenete. and read an address to. Program cotmnlttee; Mrs. Alton {Newman and Mrs. Nell MacKin- non. Two interesting contests were conducted b)’ Pfilimm "mmli" tee. ' Next meeting at the home e! Mrs. Gus Tierney. roll call to be answered by exchange of valen- tines. Meetlnl udiourned Md lunch was served W ‘he mm“ and committee in charge. EMERALD SCHOOL CONCEB. On the evening of Dwembvl‘ 10th a number of parents and vis- ltora gathered at. Emerald School to enjoy a concert by the puplli of the school. ‘ . The school and tree were gall? decked in their Christmas attire _that. radiated the glamorous atmosphere of the Yuletide see- son. Mr. Reginald Smith oapsbly acted as chairman for the eve- ning and the followlnl BN8"!!! was carried out: Opening Chorus. Santa Cllll!» l! Conting: School. Welcome. Marilyn Clow. Drill‘, Merry Christmas Every- body: Ihur junior pupils. Dialogue. Capturing a Burglar: Seven Senior pupils. Recitation. When Pa Shaves: Paul Green. _ Song. cnmmm ‘rlmer Mar! Murpl-gv and Catherine Cash. llaerciee. Holly Wreaths: Green and Oattherlne Caeh. Dialogue. The Wrong Suitcase: Five Senior pupils. Recitation. Chtbb! McCourt. Motion Song. Hueh-A-Ivi Mar! Murphy and Clare Oreken. Drill. ‘Ihe fling! We Went; Ihht Junior- pupils. Instrumental‘ Mualov decree Moynagtmend Clifford Martin. Sup Dance: Brio Gallant (en- Wte). ' . ' amt-den. After Garletmu: Alvin UcOet-ville. . our. n. m. b: ta. luneet m: maul-y out. m Anita ma... tenoorei ' e. lloeie llenegment: Ill Ienior pupils. _ ‘ Recitation. What 1'6 Do: Ole- Lee “Pat: Louie Mgleifineente m ‘than The Branches: Meryllldurphy and Clara Oroken. Exercise. Christmas ‘Ilhankegiv- lng: Eight Junior pupils. - Dialogue,_ Detective Snoop and Dr. Doop: Gerald Money and Robert Croken. Song, His Message Home: Alfred White and Robert Croken (en- core). Recitation, Christmas Georgina Green. Inltrumental Music: George Moynagh and Ollfford Martin. Closing Chorus, To Meet 5t. Nick: School. Santa Claus then arrived amid much merriment and presented the teacher and pupils with many nice gifts from the heavily laden IP09. _ The pupils were then treated to candy by the teacher. and tihe Women's Institute gave a treat oi apples to the pupils. The chairman in a few well chosen words congratulated the pupils and teachers. Mary May- nagh and Mae MoCarvllle. for a very successful evening's enter- taintrneni. Cake: IRISIITOWN WJ. 0n January 'lth, Mrs. Kenneth McLeod entertained the Iriahtown W. l. ‘Ihe president. Mrs. Ellis Profitt conducted the meetin\ After the usual opening proced. ure, there was a response to roll call by ten members. Two vis- ltors were present who later gave their names to the membership list. The Decembe minutes were read and approved. The first report concerned quilts. One was sent to a needy family up West. The Red Cross oonvener. Mrs. David Campbell. has another on hand. waiting ior two more almost finished. These three. and one made by we. Annie Tuplin are to be sent to the T. B. League. g The aick committee was un- avoidably absent but several mem- bers who had been ill eent mug- egel of thanks for iruit than. The Christmas boxes re- ceived b leverel elderly people of the d riot were also acknowl- edged with appreciative messages. Mrs. Herold McLeod reported that the school children were pleased with their gifts and treat of iruit and fudge. Mre. Archie Punter and Mre. John It. McLeod have the ailing onee on their caning lint for next month. Members were pledged to welcome In. Jamel Irene ee a nevnmember. At tbfnegt mu 6111. prisee are given for the belt home-anode Valentines. Correspondence wee reed h! the lecretarl. lire. wills-tn c u. It oeneieted 0f e letter et thanks from e former taller for a gift mu bu. ‘A letter iron the ‘r. lhegueietebeeaeweredwltb e 010.00 done a. And about one trtflllsiflllllgthe , o! l‘. W. . . etelnpe. e eeeretery was mine to ‘M one hundred. Cephe of the Ihetihtte News were distributed and seventeen subscribers were lietee fer en- other year. The Scrap Book was mentioned and all members were elked to be on the lookout for necessa y material for it. Bills to the amount of $14.95 were order- ed paid. It was decided to have an auc- tlon sale at the next meeting- anything acceptable, new or old. The January program was read and discussed, but left over until next meeting for final arrange- ments. Mrs. E. W. Johnstone and Mrs. Keith Warren have charge of the official program ior Feb- ruary. A glance at the nicely ar- ranged program schedules given around by the committee who compiled them, bespeek very en- joyable and worthwhile meetings ior the coming months. For entertainment a \ory" contest by Mrs. James Mc- Leod wes greatly enjoyed. "Fish" was the subject. of one by Mrs. W L. Campbell and‘ Mrs. H. Mc- Leod gave prises for a very teresting "car" contest. Lunch was served by the hostesses ap- pointed. The meeting was closed by Blflllng the National Anthem. ____?_a_._ WEST COVEOEAD Y.I’.U. The Younu People of West Cove- head aeemtbled at the home of Mr. Ind Mrs. Grove Macmillan or. Fit-l. day eventing of lest week, to hold their revulsi- meettns. There was an attendance of thirty-one. and the newly appointed presides-g Mrs. Orr MecCenn. presided. “What A Friend We lieve In Jesus" followed by the scripture ieaaon his 11: l-laxeed by Mrs. Erlth Fillies after which Rev. Mr. Wil- eon led the group in prayer. "My faith Looks Up to Thee" was then lung A meet impressive address on "Prever" wee given by Mrs. Lorne MeoMlllen who pointed out how essential prayer la to individual liv- ee. The devotional period wee con- cluded "by singing "sweet Hour of sent Prev m5" the business period which followed twenty-nine membership fees were pfld. several items o! business were diecueeed. end the the next meeting to be held at. the home of Mr. end Mrs. Erith Hughes afllteqtien for the evening amount- o .0. A pleelent social hour followed. after which refreshments were ser- ved by the hoeteal. and a most en- lovable meeting brought to a close. ‘ttllliéiii "mem- I ln- l The meeting opened by singing‘ lune oomenftteu are In charge of_ illerbert Hoover llzo New Job ( The Associated Press) WA HINCYION. Jan. IL-Formel President Herflert Hoover, whe fed millions of Europeans on. suites by Kaiser Wtlhelnfs arm- IE5 in the Second World War, tpdev accepted a new lOnQ-railge mission to help get tho survivors‘ of Hitler's Germany back on their feet. l Acceptlngthe assignment from [President Truman, Hoover told newspapcrmen at the White House: y _l..There is little prospect that .German rood production will match internal needs for the next two or three years. 2. His mission will include non- Russlan zones of both Germany and Austria and will be directed to "food and its collateral prob- loma." 3. "It is hoped that method! can be devised which will relieve some of the burden on the Amer- lcan tax payer." ' ‘The ll-yearrold former llrrsl- dent said he will fly to Etn-ope the latter pert of next work to begin his inspection tour. MORE MIXED GRAINS Mixed grains are produced i! feeding live etock on farms antll tie go into commercial channels In 1946 the acreage sown to mixed grains was 1.80.800. The rvwvtfl- mendatim oi the 1940 Dontinlvll‘ Provincial Agricultural Confer-end was that for 1047 the mixed 21W" acreage should be the same as II 1946 or 1.068.200 acres. a four pt! cent increase over 1M6- Ontariv I the principal producer of mist‘ grelns. Last year the acreele l" i“ province wee 040.000 more ti: t-Wlve the acreage sown to mt helm in the other eight provlrw!‘ FAB‘ SIIIII DECREASE The number of sheep on mi has been declining skace 10M. f I hilh of 8.729 thousand held 0.878 thousand at June l. 1N6. I oer cent some». etetei the C" rent Review of Agricultural 0 ditlona In Canada. Present Ill numbers are about l0 per cent h! er then-the llt-SO-everege. ln l ‘with the siduotlon of number! ‘limo on Oenidlan farms, the l. ll“ te for inspected elaullli"! 0f lhflpand lambs ie placed at . - million heed. r __.¢.____._ ‘ roersusotunguusn ' lnelntaeettopeunemotld eo health euuneritleepulefli llifdrflll lithe-long “~15... n: "l. leeelthmenetmtenlwifl ' dgsasnenlnppy and M"