JANUARY 13. .1951 - - New Polio Cases Are Reported . - A number of fresh outbreaks of one over the Christmas week-end has brought the total number of olio cases for the year to 06. was learned last night from Dr. Owen Curtis, Provincial Henlth Officer. - There ll I possibility that the Department of Health may re-open the polio clinic at the sanatoriu-in If the outbreaks continue, it was learned. However. it will not be known for another week stated Dr. Curtis who expects that the worst of the epidemic is over. Several of the recent cases have been in the vicinity of Eldon with three of them occurring in one family. one is believed to be fairly acute and the other two are slight. Most of the 06 cases this year have recovered to I. great extent. it was learned. although a small number have died and a few have been disabled. The greatest prevalence of the disease has been during the month 0; 5;, '- . Epidemics have been known to occur during the cold weather although it is gener- ally believed that epidemics sub- side at that time. I will Join iiMOS cornwaliis At Halifax Three men recently recruited into the Royal Canadian Navy left Charlottetown on Sunday to lake training at H. M. C. S. "Corn- wallis". These were Cook Geo. E. Cudmore of Appin Road. Ordin- ary Seaman Frank Savidant of Fort Augustus, and Ordinary Sea- man E. M. S. Donald Gallanrt of Su-mmereide. , it is expected that recruiting at the local Navall barracks will take a definite jump now that the hol- iday season is over. and this in- crease is already evidenced by the number of application -forms which are being requested by men of eligible age. . , J. Arnold MaoPhee. C-ha.rloite- town. was attested yesterday morning as an Able Seaman. R. C. N.. and approvals have been received from Naval Headquarters on three other alpplications. BIRTHS. MARRIAGES i DEATHS 50: per Insorflon BIRTHS DIMOClEaAt the Halifax Infirm- ary on December 19th. 1950. to Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Dimcck. (iMa.r,iorie Long. Charlottetown gtykalty) a daughter. Claudia Elisa- KNOX -- At the Prince Edward island Hospital, January 1st. 1951, to Mr. and Mrs. cecll Knox. Eldon. a son. Weight 0 lbs. 10 on. Cecil John Douglas. DICKIESON-At, the Prince Ed- ward lsiand Hospital. December list. 1950. to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dlckleson. New Glasgow. a laughter. Barbara Esther. DMAULAY-At the Sollris Hospi- tal on December 31st, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McAulsy, nee Louisa Ann Thompson. a daugh- ler. Delcle Mary, 7 lbs. 2 ozs. MeCAltVlLLE-At the Charlotte- town Hospital on Deeemiber 17th. 1950. to Mr. and Mr. Aeneas Mc- Carville. Klnkcra. 13, lighter. MAIIJIIAGES TENDBUM -- VESSEY--At Tryon. on Tuesday. December 26th. 1950. by Rev. R. 1.. Bacon. Lillian shir- ley Vessey to William E. Tendrum. GALLANT - CIIAI-l'ltl.L - At the United Pentecostal Church. Charlottetown. Saturday. Decem; her 30th. 1950. by Rev. Quincy Stairs, Joseph Robert Gallant to' Ruth Isabel Chatmell. both of Charlottetown. P. E. I. FRASER. - DOYLE -- At Char- lottetown on December 29th. 1950. Barbara Isobel Doyle. daughter of Mrs. and the late s. 1". Doyle of Charlottetown. to Vernon Albert Fraser. son of Mr. aria Mrs. Elmer Pyaser of South Lake. ' 'MIoDOUGAIJ. - DAIIIACII -At the Clyde River Manse on Decem- iier 19th. 1950. by the Rev. Donald Nicholson. Audrey Jean Darnwh. Clydo River to iiidcnont Mac- Dounll. Rice Point. DEATHS lliollltllnl - At San Francisco Hosliitaiton December 29th. 1960. Ethel Moreelde. formerly of North Milton and daughter of the late . and Mrs. Samuel Mereside. Ase 70 years. DICKINSON-At Montreal Gen- eral Hospital. January 2nd. Gmrle T. Dickinson. formerly of Chalrlottetown. Interment in Mont- rea. HAIIINGTON-The tfeath occur- "C It the Iaered Heart Home in Charlottetown on Jan. and of Mrs. John T. Harrington in---her The year. Reogtaim are renting it the Frank enneaaey Funeral Home. Funeral notice later. , ii.li. Ilacl;ean': . imp i',i-rarslnf GEIITIIAI. BIIAIIIIIAII NURSES UNIFORM! on sale at 205 off. S. A. )loD0nald' . THE CHAIIJOTIETOWN Kin- geggarten reopened Tuesday Jan. in . anousee. -- A quantity of Ladle! Blouses to clear It 2096 off. 3. A. Moboneldb. N0!-TH WINELOE Annual meeting. Thursday evening -1.30 p.m. Rev. J. R. Skinner, Min- lste;. MEN'S nose regular sfso to clear at We. 3. A. McDonald's. MEN'S BPOIT sllll.'l'B.-Broken .line. regular to 36.50. Clearing at 02.00. S. A. McDonald's. LAID T0 REIT - The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Johnston. widow of the late Mr. James J. Johnston. K.C., took place Saturday morning from -her late residence. 140 Roch- ford S1... to St. Dunstan's Basilica where Requiem Higlh Mass was celebrated by Rev. Francis Cor- coran who also officiated at the grave. The pal-l-bearers were three sons of the deceased. James 3.. Gerald R. and Brlndsley John- ston. Frank Dorsey. Frank Siss- worth Sr.. and Frank Sigsworth. Jr. Interment took place in the family plot in the Caflholic Cem- c-tery. FUNERAL MONDAY funeral of Mrs. Mi. Albion. was Jan. 1 with a short service at 2 p.m. in the Cutcllffe Funeral Home, Charlottetown. followed by service in Pownal United Church conducted by Rev. A. S. Weir, Pownal. assisted by Rev. John Douglas. York. who also officiated at the grave. Pallbear- ers were J. p. Stewart. John Thompson, Earl i3uell. Warren Myers. Harry Horton, Ralph Hor- The Albert Stewart. held Monday. ton. Burial was in the church cemetery. - 2 FUNERAL AT ST. PETEIVS - The funeral of Madeline Mackin- non took place on Sunday morning from the residence od Jcseph O'- Hanley. St. Peters, to st. Peter's Church where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Frederick Cass. The pallbearers, all ,.'- . of the deceased. were Walter C'- Hanley, Temple 0'1-lanley. John P. Macxlnnon. Adolphus Macxlnnon. Charles Macxinnon and Alexande: Macicinnon. Inteuneut took place in the Church Cemetery where ser- vices were conducted by Father Cass, assisted by the pastor. Rev. W. V. MacDonald. ST. ANDR-EW'S CHURCH - Ser- vices in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Mmtague, were largely st- tended on Sunday, and were con- ducted by the minister. Rev. 1-.1-1. "Young. At the morning service the music was rendered by the Junior Choir under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Iwattorworth, with Mrs. A. F. Campbell as organist. Special music by the choir included two polish carols and "Christmas Hymn" (Prae- torlus). Frederick Campbell. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Mlnnikin. and Elizabeth Anne. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith. receiv- ed the sacrament of Bslptiarn. In the evening special music by the senior Choir, under the direction of Mr. J.!:. Dunning, included the anthem. "Bells of Christmas. Bing" (Roy E. Nolte). ENJOYEI) CHRISTMAS HOL- IDAYI - T-hreo naval officers and one rating have been spending the holidays with their relatives In this Province. Sub-Lieut. John Hcdgson, all present stationed on board the Diving Tender No. 7 at Halifax has spent his New Year's leave at this home in Charlotte- town and Sub-Dt. Cllflfo-rd Court of H. M. C. Dockyard. Halifax, will leave this morning after spending the New Year with his , ,.' at Bodford. Sub-Li. 'M. F. Henues .. and Mrs. Henn-essay will leave this morning for Darl- mouth. N. S. Sub-Lt. Hennessey is stationed on board H. M. C. S. "Llewellyn". Able Seaman J. E. MalcKenzie loft yesterday for H. M. C. S. "Stadacona"' after spend- ing Christmas and New Year's with his parents atu Upper Queen Street. Personals Mr. Myron JI.'.-En of sturgeon is now employed in Charlottetown. MIL-es Catherine McDonald and Greta McDonald of Charlottetown were recent vlsiicrs to Sourls. Edna Mctzwen. Marla l-iualies. Catherine Murphy of Charlottetown were recent visitors to summer. side. Mr. and Mrs.'- 17.17.; Llewellyn of Murray River and Mr. Hiram Lecco were recent visitors to slummerslde. Mr. William Rourke. East Royalty was a Visitor to Montague over the week-end. Mr. Stephen McDonald has re- turned to abilo. Manitoba, after spending his Christmas holidays with his patents in Charlottetown. Miss iitsthsr Llewellyn who is em- ployed in Charlottetown was a re- cent visitor to Murray Harbor ..N01' h- ' Mr. James Murphy who is em- ployed in Charlottetown was a re- cent visitor-to Oeapeuaux at the home of-Mr. and Mrs. Philip He- nee. Hrs. Marriott and Master linger Rayner returned home from sunro- ten where the! Orient a few dltll -at the home of Mr. and Mn: alluah , nayaer. 1 an-. willlm lhemn. has re- .. vule. p.o.. to , palace an ofthe sIsaaaie:tnIaIle- Qnevelouuen um -... .. ..s..' ..-...-..-..w..-... ...... . .. 4--cu, -pressed to Mrs. Donald ofv5030 Blenheim street. Vancouver. 3. (3.. who is serious- ly ill at liar home. Warm wishes for a speedy recovery go to hul- from her sisters. Mrs. Ellen Mac- Arthur. Cornwall -and Mrs. John Heads Playground commission For (lily (above) was elected chairman of the Char- loltetown Playground Commission Mr. Harold MacLean at the annual meeting held evening at the office of the Tra- vel Bureau. Othcr officers elected Robison. report on the activities of the tlhe assistance he had that time. by Mr. Rob-ison small surplus in the bank. After the new chairman took ovi- fice the meeting held a brief dis- cussion on the winter program of skating ' and hockey. An ice Mr. Bob Rogers was appointed i look after this part of the pro- gram. iirlijma continued from page 1 I ilho three powers - who took seven weeks to get together on their re- ply in the original Soviet proposal of Nov. :1 for a four-power confer- ence -- would start consultatons on another reply soon. The original Soviet proposal was that the Foreign Ministers of the four powers meet to discuss demu- ltarlzation of Germany. using as a basis the Prague declaration. Rus- sia and her East iilurcpean satel- lites said in Prague that they would not tolerate the rearmament of western Germany. They demanded the unification of Germany on a basis of equality between the east zone and the twice as populous west- ern zonos. and withdrawal of All occupation troops. The Western reply of Dec. 22 pro- posed that the representatives of the four powers at Lake Success, N.Y., hold a. -preliminalry meeting to agree on an agenda taking in all questions creating tension between (East and West. New Catholic church Blessed At Southport The Church" of our Lady of the Assumption situated at Southport. was blessed by ills Excellency Most ReV- James Boyle on Sunday momirll. December 31. Following the blessing ceremony. Bishop Boyle celebrated the first Mass. His Excellency delivered the ser- mon complimenting the parlshon- ers on their zeal. also Rev. Dr. Mc- Mahon who had siriven so hard to make the new church a reality. The church has a seating capac- ity of 200 and its interior is of a very fine quality. Wilfred Burke. was the contractor. The at. Duustanls Basilica charge of the new mission. KTEE. ward Island Hoegital. springion spent New Years Day at the home c.f his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Parley Rayner of Charlotte- town. The'many young friends of Bever- ley Kaye Younker. Qnestrlut at. will be pleased to hear she return- on home from the P. til. 1. Hospital following a tonsillectomy on Friday last. Miss Phyllis MacDonald. who is spending her Christmas holidays in Charlottetown. visiting her brother, Dominick MacDonald. a student of St. Dunstan's Univers- ity. is returning to Boston on Sat- urday morning. friends in this Province Jewell. Sr.. North River. ......... rtgne accompanied by her . p J y of Montreal P. Q. i last included Vice-Chairman. Major R. D. Mac- Gillivray; Secretary. Miss Ethel Sutherland; Treasurer. Mr. James Previous to the election of of- ficers rhe rotirinrg chairman. Major R. D. Macciiliivray. gave a brief Commission during the past year. He cxpreued his appreciation of received from the various members during The treasurcr's ropolvt was read and showed a cammm” um" "he leademship Q; were iroyally entertained at a New Choriol tetown staff of will have Year Holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Sherren, School st. At the recent Fall convocation of Dabhcusle University Mr. Sllcrren received his Master of science do- Mr. H. W. Clay. senior livestock fleldman at Charlottetown for the Dominion Department 'of Agricult- ure., was taken ill Monday and is now a patient in the Prince Ed- Mr. and Mrs. miljah Rayner of ..'i'hs sympathy of her many in ex- Mlrgaret Mne- I Mr. and we is A. Hynes had as their guests during the holiday sea- scn. their daughters Mrs. P. life”:- 9 dauigbtor Rose Marie of Bptburst. N. .-. Mn. James J. uarinesu and 7 her husband Dr. Hartman of Val- - d'sr. Quotes and Miss minor ifynu "Tl-I11 GUARDIAN. Farm Le,adership Training Course Opens In Clftown Fifty-six young women and men from various rural sections of Prince Edward Island enrolled here yesterday in a five-day Leadership Training Course spon ed by the Provincial Department of Agricul- ture in co-operation with the De- partment of Education and the Jun- ior Farmers' Federation. There were 21 girls and 35 boys -registered when the course was of- flclally opened yesterday morning by Hon. F. A. Large. Minister of F u- catlon. Referring to the theme of the course which is "our Democ- racy." Mr. Large spoke of the dan- gers of Communist propaganda in which the young rrple ill democ- ratic countries are constantly ex- posed. such courses as these. he said. could give young people scone- thing with which they could effect these Communist sales talks. The Minister also extended an invitation to the young people pre- sent to take advantage of the courses now being offered in the Vocational School operated here by the Department of Education. Mr. Morris Deaccn.of the Depart- ment of Education explained the aims and objects of the lueadershivp Course prior to a tour through Prince of Wales College and the Vocational School which was con- ducted by Ralph MacL.ean of the Vocational School. Cl-IARLOTTETOWN Even the lunch to which the 56 students -sat down to in the Home Economics section of the Vocational school was an educational treat. It was prepared by the Home Econ- omics section and demonstrated what constituted a good school lunch. Miss M. Hill was in charge of that part of the program and the students ate hot soup. a pint of milk, potato scallop with chopped up meat, apple pie and whole wheat bread. instruction on directing games in the afternoon was directed by Earl Nicholson. physical instructor at Prince of Wales College. This was followed by two films shown by the National Film Bcard. Mr. J. L. Dewar. secretary of the P. E. 1'. Federation of Agriculture. told the students new to organize a farm radio forum. Later the girls were given a. talk and demonstration on "Canning" by Miss M. Robin. Supervisor 0!! Women's Institutes. During the same time. the boys were being given a talk by Mr. G.B. Whlteside on "Soil Testing. its Importance." Last night the students were given pointers on theselcctlon and part- icipation in plays and concerts by Mr. Arthur Vessey of York. Pre- vious to the instructions they feel; part in games and singing. 23 Falconwood Male Pailenis Are Enierialned Twenty-three outside working male patients at Flalconwood Farm Years party last week at the home of Farm Manager. Mr. Unsworrthy Gurney and Mrs.' Gurney. The party. an annual event for the -patients working on the farm. hospital grounds and boiler room. was highlighted by dancing music and singing. Music was provided by Messrs. Frank Johnston, A. T. C. L.. on the piano. Albert and Eddie Arsoneult on the violin and accclrdion. Each guest was given a gift and the gifts ranged from a pair of leather mitts to a dress shirt and tie. ice cream and soft drinks were provided and on leaving the house every man was given fruit and candy. In addition. the patients in both the male and female divisions of the institution were treated to ice cream during the evening. -. and” - (Notices. "Plan Achievement". a personal challenge to each of Canada's 115.- 000 Boy Scouts to make real pro- gress in Scouting in the next thrce years, was officially launched across Canada cn January 2nd by Jack- son Dodds. C, B. E. Deputy Chief -Scout for Canada. The form staff were aided by the hospital staff in preparing for the party and they did great work stated Mr. Gurney. He also expressed appreciation for the provision of music by the three men orchestra. The money for the purchase of the gifts and treats was donated by the following firms: Dillon and Spillett, 015.00 Ellis Bros. 315.00. P. J. Proude dz Son, 515.00. S. R. Johnston. 310.00. L. M. Poole. 515.00. P.E.l. Potato Growers Associa- tion. 55.00. Health Pasteurizing Milk Co.. 515.00. i.td.. De 35.00. A. Pickard & Co.. 55.00. Belvedere Service Station 55.00. S. L. Hardy R: Co.. 35.00. Fennell & Chandler, 55.00 A Friend. 35.00 Department of Agriculture- casp. of oranges. ” H. A. Love-soft drinks. Stock of Rankin Drugstore Acquired By Mr. J. E. ii. Worth The stock. fixtures. goodwill and prescription files of the Ran- kin Drug Store, Great George Street. have been acquired by Mr. J. E. H. Worth. wcll-known local Laval Co. Monclon, drugglsl. following a sale held last week. One of the oldest pharmacy houses in the city, the Rankin Drug Store was onetime located near the corner of Great GEOYEG and Grafton with the entrance on the latter street. It was then kin. When the Bank of Nova Sdofla decided to build. the drill: store was moved to its present location with an entrance on Great George Street. On the death of Mr. Rankin the business was continued by the late Thomas Malone. a reg- istered drugglst and former clerk with the firm. who died some three and it half years ago. Mr. Worth is in lhe process of disposing of the drug supplies and equipment made in the Ipur- chase. it is understood that the build- ing is to be renovated and that a new pharmacy will be estab- lished. Al-rnorninreybiirs John Graves simcoo. first Lieu- tenant-Governor of Upper Can- ada. arrlved in Kingston on July 1, 1102. Thursday night. January business. All members are present. operated by the into C. D. R-in-' Hort. '1'. W. L. Prowse. Prince Ed- -ward Island's new Lieutenant-Gov ernor, has agreed to become Patron of the Boy Scouts Association in that province. ' To help develop Scouting in the Caribbean. Quebec Provincial Field Commissioner .1. L. Maccireacr is this month flying to the West Indies. at the request of Imperial Headquarters of the Boy scouts As- sociation. London. England. Which is financing the trlri. During a. three-month tour Mr. Mac.-Gregor will visit Jamaica, Cav- man, Kingston. Trlndad and British Guiana. in -his absence P, M. 0. Evans. field Commissioner at Canadian Scout Headquarters. Ottawa will do field work in Q110- bec province. Lord Rowailan, Empire Chief scout. stressing the need for in- crcasod support of the Boy Scout Movement. said: ”We want more people doing less - better". In Ottawa they have taken the Chief Scout serlcrusly. Since Sep- tember. 1950. some 65 adults have voluntarily joined the movement as leaders. bringing the Ottawa Scout leadership-up to more than 250. Operation "spruce Gum" was the term applied by Montreal B03! &outs and leaders to a Christmas gcod turn. Tltey helped the Men- treal Seliool for the Blind sell some 30.000 Christmas trees by acting as tree stackers. selectors and by mak- ing hot cocoa for the chilled work- ers at the tree sales stands. Canada": present 115.235 BOY Scout membership total constitutes 3 new record. of this total New- foundland has 607: P. I: I. 806: N. 8. 6.389: N. B. 4.485: Que. 9.- 095: Ont. 53.2-.9: Mm and N- W- Ont. 6.937: Sask. 5.385; Alta. 1.470: B. 0. 14.246. and La Federation des Scouts Catholiques de la Provinci- do Quebec 6.604. Wholesale Price index Moves lip OTTAWA. Jan. 2 -- (CPI -The general wholesale price index moved up mor than one polntnln November. the Bureau of Stalls- tics reported today. The index. reflecting price in- creases at the wholesale level. increased to 174.0 in November from 172.8 in October. Base of ifhe index is int! equals 100. in V"'-W ILABOIIERS PROTECTIVE IIIIIOII Regular meeting Laborers Protective Union November. 1940 and all the be- 4 at 7:30 pm. Important urgently requested to be W. F. nucm:-zs. Around The Armourles a goo time. There activity in the having little crowd in the Officers Mess all hands enjoying themselvesi which brought pleasure to many time to visit the two orphanages and -provide the youngsters with an and the boys and girls of the orph- anages who do not have as much living in the city were thrilled all the way. . While gestures like this mean the sacrifice of time and pereoliai com- fort in the men of the band they also are rewarded in the sincere music holds a special place in the healrts of all people. but for young- stnrs the pleasure of hearing and seeing a band is out of all propor- tion to the efforts made. The Band can rest asssured their fine programs did not go unnoticed. o . . Once again hockey practice will be resumed for teams of the Gar- rison Hockcy League. The Reece squad takes to the ice tonight for their first workout of 1951. 0 O I I Lieut. C. R. Craig. of the P.l.Z'.l. Regiment here. is currently attached attending university in the Scotia capital . One of the N.C.0's. of the P.E.l Regiment has who has enlisted in the R..C.N.(R) see -him visit occasionally- ! O I I lngs to his friends here. Deveaux who active service last summer. 0 O C . General regret is being felt at the illness of Bill Hughes. Ord- nance Grounds caretaker. One of the most popular figures among Army workers here Bill is seriously ill in hospital. All members and all ranks Join in wishing him a speedy re- covery so that he will soon be with the crowd again. SSM. (Smokey) Shaw is presently on annual leave but perhaps it is not just the same this year. Smokey is hard at work at a different type Job. Recently he became the proud father of a daughter. so in the en- forced absence from home of Mrs. Show the S.S.M. is practicing his housework technique. Congratula- tions smokey. Sgt. I. C. Roberts has retulmed to the city following a. course in Halifax at Eastern Command. Robbie was successful and as in result obtained his Grade 2 qual- lfication. Sgt. Jack Porter has finally been successful in finding an apaartment. for himself and Mrs. Porter. Now his only difficulty is in getting his furniture here. They are still hope- fully waiting for it. Jack came here a few weeks ago on transfer from Camp Borden and already has made a. wide circle of friends. He is on the Administration and -Training Staff of the P.E.l. Regiment. The Porters are not the! only ones waiting for furniture but there is a ray of hope for the others. Members or the N.C.o's. Mess are anxiously awnlting the arrival of their new Mess furniture. The latest word received is that it will arrive sometime this month. when it comes it is understood that the inner room will he maintained as a lounge room for entertaining and the outer room will he used as a meeting place and recreation cen- Well it was a pleasant holiday season and eve yone seemed to be was Sergeants Mess. but the weekend saw a goodly with A little mentioned bit of business people was the action of the Reece Band.-The boys freely gave their enertainment which means so much to kids. Everybody loves a band. opportunity to hear one as the kids appreciation for their efforts. Band to the Halifax Rifles while he is Nova been struck off strength. He is Sgt. C. H. Bernard Well known and popular with all Sgt. Bernard will be missed by a host of friends who still hope to Another former member of the Mess who is now in Korea remem- bered'to send the season's greet- AliN.C.O's. were delighted to hear from Herman was active in the Artillery here until he enlisted for At Dominion B! R. C. The year 1950 saw extensive im- provements and additions to the grounds and buildings at the Station. The grounds in particular were greatly improved by the lay- ing of one half mile of pavement from the Mount Edward Road to and around the main buildings. A thirty foot addition was built on the "present office. This will pro- vlde space for an enlarged soil laboratory and for extra offices. For public convenience, a new rest room was built with lavatories and kitchen facilities. Of special interest to poultry- men is the new round hen house. This type of house allows for the convenient installation of me- chanical feeders and carriers, and hand la. ur can.be reduced to I minim . Likewise. the pen barn constructed at Upton farm for young cattle is so arranged that feeding operations are great- ly simplified. Another important improvement at the Upton farm was the laying of 3,509 feet of field file to drain a number of low lying areas in an otherwise Hood field. Changes In Staff In November. 1950. Dr. E. 8. PAGE sway Experimental Mr. R. C. Parent ' .......a...... Loan replaced Miss Ruth Toombo as Clerk. Grade .3. Allister Mac- Kay was appointed Technical Of- ficer in Animal Husbandry but left Archibald. Director of the entire, - Experimental Farms service. re-y tired and was succeeded by Dr. E.l S. llopkins. Dr. Archibald paid . many visits to P. E. 1. during his long term as Director and was well and favourably known by many P1 E. l. falrners. At the Charlottetown Station -Arthur Ballem and Gerald Lewis were promoted to positions of Plotmenf and Miss Shirley Mac- GITY AIa"li Continued from page 1 ;.I.;:....... Charlottetown. . lng in suburban done in the six zones surrounding the City. Estimated value of ihr, permits in these six 3317.450. Sixteen permits at a val- ue of 359,350 were building in the more remote part of the suburban areas. AVETIUD Largest Project 8. The permil issued in the Island Fertilizer Company for the erect- ion of a plant on the old Kenslng- ton Rifle Range at an estimated cost of 5150.000 was the largest on the list. More permits were zone four in suburban Charlotte- iown than to any other area. zone four which is bquixied by Mount Ekiward Road west, Braekley Road on the east and Eelvedcre north received one dozen permits. The largest monthly demand for permits in lhe City was made in May. 151 pernii-tr were granted at an estimated cost of 5237.100. The biggest. estimated at s7o.ooo was for the construction of the Roll- Away building on Grafton Street. The coming of winter cut build- opcrations to In the City three permits granted ill October. two in Novem- ber and one in Decemiber. The per- mit in December was for a garage estimated to cost 5290. The largest part of the building granted to zoning on the on the minimum. were Charlottetown was zones was E granted ' for Permits By zones Six permits were granted in wine one at an estimated value of s34.- 800. These permits were for the construction of four residences, in garage and a smaller building. Zone one runs -west slid east along the North River Road and is bcunrled tre. Already there are changes with s. new electric cloc additions. The Officers Mess is open one thorough redecorating job was he credit the members. changes to storage space and easier conditions for the caterer. O 0 I ,Severnl members of the School them at Camp Borden. several and electric window fan installed Both have proven to be welcome more after several weeks while a ing done. The fresh new look is a Great were made especially in the canteen section which is now of easier access while providing more working , P.E.l. Regiment are currently home on Christmas leave from the ,B.C,A,C. Among ai'e'0fficer Cadets Jenkins. on the north by Belvedcre Avenue. Zone two which contains the area it between zone one on the west and Sprint: Park Road on the east rc- celverl ten permits valued at 341.- 750. One permit was for it shmv room estimated to cost 525.000, tool were for residences, four for car- ages and three fcr alterations. I Four permits valued at 3-20.230 were issued in zone three. One per- mit was for it garage and the re- mainder for residences. Zone three comprises the area contained bu- Ween Spring Park Road and Mount Edwardlftcad. The dozen permits in zone four were valued. at 357.050. These in- cluded siv residences. one gas sir.- tion. a garage, three alterations and a smalls; building. I in the fall to resume his Post Graduate studies at Vermont Uni-, versity. while James Tait. who was appointed Technical Officer int Horticulture, loft in the fall to re- sume Post Graduate. studies at Dalliousle. As in former years. the Station gave summer employment to a number of Agriculture studenua (Continued on Page 8) Week Of Prayer Services Opened L M Baptist Church A large congregation which even- floueel into the school room. gathp ered in the Baptist Church ins! night for the opening service of the local observance of the Universal Week of Prayer. The service, held under the amp pices of the Charlottetown Mini terial Asscciatlon. was conducted the Minister of the Church. Rev. J.D. Davlson, assisted by Rev. T. H. B. Somers. who read the leg isons and took the prayers. The choir was under the dire. tion of Mrs. Allison Macliae. The guest of honor and spec preacher was Rev. 1'. Judson of First Baptist Church. Mon N. B. and formerly minister of Baptist Church in , Charlotte who was warmly vwelconled by host of friends and former part on:-rs, Mr. Davy gave the first of series of four devotional addre on the nerd Psalm. The services will continue o'clock. i Prominent Mont-reel 1 Dentist Passes MONTREAL, Jan. 2 ---- lo?) I Dr. James Mcxechnie Watheii. prominent local member of the d tal profession and fclr-m',-.r pr died today in hospital of n. h attack. Born at Harcmilt. N.R.. son the late James Neale: Wathen a in the Maritime Provinces be entering McGill iiiivrsiiv where la graduated from in l9'l.'i. He practiced in Montreal and my idly gained recognition as g d I list. becoming president. of f Montreal Dental Club and later lag ins: made an llonorary member ab for 26 years service. He is survived by his widow rue. . two daughters. 310.000: March. five permits. 000;: 500: April. six permits. 063. May. nineteen permits, 33311 June. eleven perniits. 535,300; Jury, four permits. s33.o0o; August. i permits, 595050; Sgptgnqbgy-' evening in Trinity Church at swig?! 1 dent of the Montreal Dental C ”. I. he dental faculty ' 1 --C-M-4', ma . LePage and Maclntyre. C O 0 Within the next week all local Avrmy units will swing into serious winter training. The Deuce is ex- pecting a large turnout next Sunday when they get back into action after the holidays. ....:...?...MM......M. ginning of 1950. the index stood at 157.1. The consume-rsl goods index moved up to 159.4 from 155.8 in October. The producers' goods indcx increased to 176.4 from 173.1. A decrease of 1.5 points was shown in the index for non-mcial- lic minerals. but a gain of 8.4 points was registered in the non- ferrous metals group. The wood products group showed an in- crease of 3.2 points and textile products 3.1 points. The index of wholesale from 141.3 in October. but Secretary. lower British Columbia for first time this winter. the A building permit for alterations to Pnrkdale Hall at an estimated cost of 310.000 was granted in zone five. Three otil--r permits were Granted in this zone, one for a residence. one for a ear-l ace and the other for alteration: This zone runs between Pel.r-rs Road and the Kensington Rcad. the St. farm products prices increased in 112.5 WIS down from the 148.4 of Novem- the The only permit in wine sis: was for the erection of the Fertilizer Plant. All six zones are bounded on the north by Belvedere Avenue or an imaginary line continued frcn: this avenue. : In the outer evens fourteen per- mits were granted. wo permits were granted in so hport. one valued at 33.00:) for a residence and the other for rlir-rations. Although a lnrre number of City people arc building homes in the suburban areas. the construction of residences in the City is continuing at is fast pace as evidenced by the fact that forty one permits were her 1949 issued for this purpose during the i '.g,C-..DD-n VICTORIA, R. C” J8". 2 (Cm om d-run permits were Lulled supplying A Fitting .,--I-he .,.,,,rs, mum M H" ...m,,,,. for alteration purposes. while nih- blew itself out up-coast tonight 9" W9" Krdnud '07 !5"'3K"- ml” FHONE an after battering Northern Vancouv- 9"” 0X'0MI0"! Ind N10 00113lv1'1!C' 123 Kong sung er island with winds that rea:'.h- W3" 01 590"! Ind C-mcbt 4 . ed so mllog an hour. The gale The number of permit; granted C”"Mm'""" brought, snow to many parts of per month and their estimated cost in the City follows: January. two permits 32.000; !'eb.. three permits. permits. 332,900: oct. three peg mlt-'4. 814.850: Nov-., Tailoring and Alterations i RITE - WAY CLEANERS Phone 2387 K 0 J. A. camttlera il.0. OPTOMETBI 81' Complete Vlellll Annlyllq (Next lo Simpson's Agency! two permltq, A lgfgcgf is: 600- Dec one permit, 3290. l in. l......... ......... Station In Charlottetown Parent, M. 5. A.. ..,..rintendent the late Alice McKcchnie. Dr. Who 1 I then received -his early edilcattcd ' E-u - .