inst the Company's Victory Loan commitments approximate That the Imperial Life is a progressive company now $595,487,000, with assets to meet obligations pany will What's that, Miss joner-you will. be delighted to supply you with eay, Miss loner, women don't read annual re orts, so per glad to furnish your men-folk wi a copy of their 19 ANNliAi. REPORTS! Welhwearenot point, Miss Jones. Speaking however, we insurance business, that "i321 n. . feel that life ' insurance annual reports should be of interest to women if for no other reason than that 70% of all life insurance in force is either for the benefit of, or is owned by, women; Talre the report of The “rs- "o c instance, just presented at the nal Meeting of the Company toda . Women, we feel sure, are interested in the act that $6,888,000 was disbursed in benefit payments during the year. You see, that money fies in large part to widows, eo orphaned dren, to wives and their husbands in the retirement years of life. Since the Company began business in 1897, more than $157 millions has been distributed in this manner. Women, too, will be interested in knowing that The Imperial Life subscribed to $12,500,000 of Victory Bonds in 1945- money which helped to brin bacit sons; _ . _ husbands, brothers and sisters om overseas; The total of premiums Féceived from policyholders during the year was 3 1 2,994,000, so it will be seen l’ equalled its income from premiums. is indicated b the fact that insurance in force is to its policyho ders of $128,535,000. But, as you IMPERIAL in: usao OFFICE, tcnouro, causes FOUNDID ‘I897 haps we should just point out that the Com- 45 Report. No obligation, of course. ‘d like e0 have an Imperial Life Annual Report? Well, the Company a copy tom just ask your local Imperial Life man. Imperial Life Make Record Gains Reporting on a year of record gains in insurance in force, num- er of olicies and insurance writ- ten, J. . Weston, President of The Imperial Life Assurance Com any of Canada, stressed at the om- pany‘s Annual Meeting the im or- tant part life insurance played ing war years. Since 1936) until the end cf 1945, he stated, th Canad- ian life insurance compan es have geld to their policyholders and eneflclarles in Canada and allied countries the large sum of $1 _1 billions of which more than $400 millions consisted of death claims. During th, war period the Cen- udinn companies had subscribed for more than $1 1-2 billions of Canada's War and Victory Loans and in addition had been large subscribers to the British War Loans and those of the United States. Government bonds now form almost 65 per cent of the fotal assets of Canadian life cnm- panies us compared with 2'1 per cent in the year 1939. During the your 1945, Mr. Wes- tnn reported, The Im erlnl Life hnd disbursed $5.800. in cush benefits to policyholders, benefic- iaries and nnnuitants. Of the total payments $2,900,000 was aid as sleuth claims and $9,900.03 to liv- ing policyholders. War claims no counted for 8.7 per cent oi tho death claims The Im erlal Life, since found- d in 180 . has paid to its policy- holders nnti beneficiaries. $157 mil- lions, at the same time bnildinz up assets which at present amount le $138 millions. New insurance and annuities u- mounting to $41,600,000 were un- chnsed through the Company ur- lng the year. Insurance in force was increased b $27,200. mid now stands at 393.400.000. Pre- mium lncome was $12. .000 and interest income $4,400, . "In lilo flush of victory we do not forget the multitudes oi’ youth who -.hnve laid down their ilvea to preserve individual rights won for us through centuries of sacri- fice and etru gle," said Mr. Wes ton. “In part cular, we remember and pay tribute to the memory_of our associates in The Imperial Lift‘ organization who went forth to battle and who will not return. There were ten of these, and we cherish their memory." ...___._____._.. ‘inrl EASES .‘.i|l‘i< l‘ in“. IRIN p-Min 1i]: liiii I ur- C .4, thy Dunsford and Janet Skinner CORNWALL CHRISTMAS CONCERT The pupils of Cornwall School presented their Christmas enter- tainment in a gaily decorated hall, under the direction of their teach- er Marlon L. Bell. The chairman for the evening was Rev. J. H. Skinner. Music was furnished by Mrs. Arthur Homer, Charles MacKinnon and Francis Doyle. The following program was car- ried oat: Instrumental Music. Opening Chorus -- Old Santa us. Welcome Drill by live junior pup- l. » Recitation - The Crippled Dol- ly - by Audrey Frlnell. Duet—$unbonnet Sally - Doro- encored. Recitation — My Dolly —Jeanne Donahue. Darkey Drill - The Class by 7 pupils. Monologue --"Christmas Acknow- ledizments-Evel Godfrey.- Dlslogue-Chr maa Eve Dream —by l8 pupils. Recitation-A Small Bo a Loq- ultos-by Arthur MacPh . Instrumental Music. . Recitation-Can You Blame Me? by Willard MacDonald. Song-Just A Prayer Away by 5 girls. Recitation-Upset by Eugene Donahue. D!aiogue—Schoolroom Nonsense by one senior and 8 junior glplla. Rcsdlng~Since Ma Has pped He!‘ Hair by Inez Goss. Solo—-"A Letter to Santa Claus" -.lsnet Skinner fencored.) Monologue - The Unfortunate 'I\vln by Stanley Godfrey. Instrumental Ml! c. Dmloquc - Alabama Coons by 6 "darkies". Rfclfutlcn-Oortlllrfly Breeches - by Amby H e. A Lullaby by I junior girls -- Lsura Hvde, Janet Skinner and Audrey Frlzzell. wfileicitation- Good Night -Oarl S. CioslnsrChorus —"We Believe in Santa Claus." At this time to the Itrsina of "Jingle Belle." Bania Csus made his appearance. After cheery re- marks to all, he proceeded to dil- tribute gifts from the tree to pup- ia and tea char. A treat" of candy nuta and a lea was provided by lldr. Cordon c- Millan, after which Santa went on his may, wishing all a Merry Christ- maa and e Happ New Year, The chairman n a few remarks congratulated pupils and teacher en the autos-able concert present- ed, and the National Anthem brought the evening to a cloee. Manners '-—-——l ROCKY POINT AND VICINITY Miss Phylis-Mclitnnon has been confined to her home with la Erin?!- Mnny residents of this districts are suffering from colds and some have thg real “flu." Mr. John A. McDougall is conval- eecin at the home of his sister. Mrs. filerbert Gorveatt. Mr. Brent Currie, Falrvlew. re- turned home by pinne after a trip to many American cities. Miss Helen McDonqall spent the weekend in Rocky Point, she was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. IL Gor- veatt. an». John Darrell, Fairvlew, is a patient in the P. E. 1. Hospital. flis many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Captain Allison MacMiilnn has returned to Halifax to resume his duties after spendlnl! the festive season with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Rowen Sherry, Al- ban, motored to Feirvlew last wee . They were the guests of Mrs. Sherry‘: parents. The many friends of Miss Joyce Taylor are glad to learn of her aueoeaafui I/ppendlx operation in the Charlottetown Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Taylor left on a trip to Montreal, Toronto and other Canadian cities. Mr. Taylor is produce truckman in the sur- rounding districts. Schools have reopened after the Christmas holidays under our two capable t achers, Miss Linda Lar- ter, Miss ‘Marguerite MclJougoll. Mr. Urban Alchorn and family welcomed home their acn, e- Lloyd Alchom who has been over- m/scors EMULSION 7H! fl/fi/l Elli/MY fUIl/l‘ l pa lei teelsteaee ta eelll tiea. llel la hamlet lay Ieell'e Illllaa from The Rocky Pointr-Cumberland l them on his safe arrival. augh, students attending have returned to resume studies after at. their respective homes. The peo le of Falrvlew, Point relo ce with Mr. and his parents. tla were Mr. Urbain lard l-locarn Steriinv McKin NAVAL SCHOOL Kingdom's first apprentices, 1946. at Arbroath. Angus. lend. will be decline with nlcsl brains of the main personnel of Britain's Naval i.'-‘-'.."“"'.‘ ',~l;’.I// (M: f5‘? l. H‘ p! _/'/ri_l/i/~5NN sees for n period of four years ser- vice, and their friends rejoice with Miss Marguerite Maclldlllsn Clif- ford MacIsaac, Marjorie Macboua- all, Joyce Taylor, Mary Cavenaugh, Audrey MaclVllllan, Leona Cavan- college their spending the holiday Rocky Mrs. Thomas Burdett in the safe return of their son, Sergeant Alton Bur- dett from his period of service ov- erseas. Sergeant Burdett spent the first Christmas in five years with Those leaving for lumber camps in New Brufllnvlck and Nova Sco- Alchorn, Mr. Lloyd Alchorn, Charlie Currie. Er- non, William Smith and Mr. Frank Bell. LONDON —(C Pl-The United permanent trairr ins school for naval air artifioer opening in January. Soot- YMmS men regarded as the future iech- the midst lenan un iiigh llllli ilry l, York ilhureh Annual Meeting The annual meeting 0f the York United Church congregation was held in the Paraonexe on Thurs- dW 1118M i! 8 m. The Minister Rev. J.A. Nlcho son was Chairman, and Mr. . T. Vessey was ao- polnted Secretary. The ‘ ‘ q the last meeting were read and flllllrwed- Reports were received from the Missionary “ ‘ , M“. sion Circle. Mission Bends, and C.G.I.T. Their financial reports were excellent, they exceeded the 811001110115 siven to them and rais- ed nwre money than the year be- fore, Mr. h Vessey reporting on behalf of the ones in charge of collecting for the ordinary running expenses of the Church such as electric lights, coal and the other expenses reported all amounts paid and a substantial amount ever. There was considerable helpful discussion on matters pertainlnr to the life and work of the Church. The Minister reported that in connection with the Crusade for Christ and His Kingdom Services seven special services had been these would be a yang. - ional tnlninl. he add He mvmised continued wpea-t llllfi I’ mg vccgrtlonsl m _ Minister of Education I m 0 Q x|@fl_ warned of enl ed and aooeleiqexlt? ed emblems and said the most dif- ficuit period would be the next six motithe. Durlnft the y held on the whole charge. The to- tal number of people attending being about 1400. He thanked the organists and all who had assisted in making the services so success- tul. The services had a ver bene- ficial effect on the work the four congregations.- Tha election of officers washeld and the. following officers appointed: Waits and Lester Kelzer. Auditor, Robert Chappelle. Stewards, Collectors for ning Expenses: Harry Lewis. T. Vessey. Brown . Bl Oil ITIDVG Rev. J. A. Nicholson and Mrs. Nich- olson for their faithful ed. Collectors for the Bib clety were also appointed. On comp .nesa tn, meeting adjourned. ifiisi’iiitizi‘s.“lfill°‘ ""°=-m__.m° MW Robert Currie, Robert Griffin, g 1,1,1; 111,, J“, 1g _ James Dowiinc. Clifford and Wii- (Appxrwo birch-ham“ mun-gm; duced himself as S1 Ashley. produced a the two hitch-hikers on a of theft of chickens and them to Jail. UNUSUAL ouoamzarron Commission for of war, and recognized diplomatic rich its own flag and issued seaports i ee Iiir p . were Setcretary ‘Treasurer: Harold T. at s. Stewards: Lelth Brown, Harold Run- Lelgh Vessey and Organlsta. Arthur Vcssey and H. Plate Collectors: Stuart Vcssey. Rupert Vessey. Assistant, Arthur Mr. B. A. Msllett was re-elected of the elders. It was then that a vote of thanks b- extcnded to the officers for their faithful work, and to the Minister. services during the past year. This motion was seconded and was put to tha meeting by an Elder: Mr. Horace Vsssey and was unanimously ogr- e o- ietinn of all the busi- a ride and introduced themselves to the driver The driver intro- Georae t 101' Relief in the first. World rgenilebim in pomeeesd te, flew its ewn llokes ‘Responsible Fer ilennnutatlon ef Meyer Sentence CYITAWA, Jan. 16 —(CP)—N .- Gen. Chris Vokes of Ottawa, coils- mander of the Canadian occupation army. personally commuted to life imprisonment in Canada the death s ntence of Mai-Gen. Kurt Meyer, azl 5.5. divisional commander, for atrocities against Canadian prisoners of war, it was learned tonight. It was understood Gen. Vokea as confirming authorit, reviewe the evidence and conc uded that Meyer, as an individual, wua not responsible for the slaying of 2i Canadian prisoners of war by his troops. He considered Meyer rea- ponslble as a divisional command- er, but not. to a degree warranting the death sentence. Gen. Voices‘ convened the Canad- ian military court at Aurich, Ger- many, heeded by Mal-Gen. Rur- ry Foster of Halifax and Picton. Ont., which convicted Meyer o three of five charges and sentence him to ting. Later Ounadl quarters at London disallowed Meyer's petition against the death sentence. No date, however was set for the execu“ pending a decision by Gen. Vokea. In petition Meyer said he had no fault to find with the sen- tence, but sought mitigation of it because of his family - his wife and five young children. It was understood commutation of the sentence was not on conaideratio of Meyer's family, bptmsole on " pr a TIIE J 0N ESES" “N0 trouble for us to keep in the social swim. We just float along on the brisk flavour of Iipton’s Tea because we introduced it to our crowd and everyone still feels grateful." a In any circle, in any set, Liptorfs Tea is a i success because everyone enjoys its lively, 1 full-bodied flavour which is always so spirited ‘ j and tangy that it makes ordinary teas seem _ l * flat arid wishy-washy. Enjoy the tea experts say has brisk flavour. Ask your grocer today for brisk tasting Lipton’s Tea. i military head- ‘ Q trul. Defence headquarters declined to comment, but drew attention to the statement gesterday by heed- quarma of the edlen ma? 0o cups n fore. which disclose the decision to commute the sentence. It said: "The confirming authority (Ola. Vokes). after a thorough review of the proceeding: of the military.‘ dom for dispatch to officials here have not been a4- vlaphd 0f the d:te. m h m e risen o w c Mayer w swede“ amt. if?“ "l: o e g oe ae to Klngatell‘ penitentiary. A d lnite announcement ma not forthcoming until after yer has been safely imprisoned. Fleell 25:: mazes-I: ;I=::s \A‘/ By Ken tantra.‘ .“If you don’t atop putting ridiculous ideas in Junie?! welt-Kg’; going to sell that Magic Set with a Guardian . an 1' - *