JANUARY 2, 1951' THE GUARDIAN. CHARDOTTETOWN wLc.r.u. NOTES rue LAYMAN arm The Awonol. Pm!!!-EM (The Maritime BIPNIU" ...... Alcohol should need no defini- tion. Outstanding medical outlier- my brand, 1; as a progressive nerve depressant. an irritant, a habit m,mm; drug with anesthetic characteristics. 'Instead of stimu- lating, it doadens the 90'" ox 99” caption. A person who has been a a K333 till: natural reaction to cold has been deadened. It has a great affinity for water and robs the moisture from body cells so that they do not function properly. put a moist piece of bread in el- cahol and note how hard and dry I it instantly becomes. The human brain is I nerve switch board. relaying messages to different parts of '4” W”? "W alcohol affects the nerves and the eyes, colors become blurred ,and uncertain, and the red stop sig- nal is mistaken for green and a comm," occurs; it minimizes dis- tances with the same results. It slows up ones thinking and causes uncertain walking. Alcohol also decreases bodily resistance to infection and dimin- ishes the likelihood of recovery. It is also the direct cause of various chronic diseases. It is the direct or indirect cause of a large per- centage of the annual death toll. From 5 to ten per cent of admis- sions to mental institutions is caused by alcohol; 96 per cent of those in our jails are there direct.- iy or: indirectly from the effects of alcohol. and a very. very high pro- portion of accidents on our high- ways may be attributed to alcohol. The Alcoholic Problem we are facing is nct so much the drinker's thirst for alcohol, as the seller's thirst for gold. Are we. as Laymen. contented to sit back and annual- ly have our Government balance its budget and declare a large sur- plus from the sale of alcoholic beverages? We create our own al- coholic problems by our compla- cency, whereas the problem is more or less self curative as far as Loy- nicn are concerned. Must we. I ask. sell alcohol to our citizens to successfully negotiate the affairs of our Maritime Provinces? Prohibition is the fundamental print-iplc in all law relating to things that are socially hnlsmful. Oh, I know solne people shy off when one mentions the word iTPro- hibiiion." yet no term has been more misused. misunderstood and abused. All laws are either manda- tory or prohiblttl y. They say to citizens "Thou shalt" or "Thou shalt not" with the latter bre- dominating. The same relation- ship is found in the Holy Writ and although we often are resentful to cm: own hurt, yet there is noth- ing we caii do about it. Personally. I believe Prohibi- tion is the answer. It is increasing in popularity again in the coun- try to the south of us, and I would sincerely recommend its favorable consideration by cu-r Layman as a solution to the alcohol problem. Stop the increasing ease where- by mm and women. both young and old. may obtain alcoholic beverages. Eighteen taverns in the city of Halifax, I am told. Witness a mother with a child in each arm demanding that the closed door of n tavern be opened. so she may take he: husband home. a recent occurcnce. The alcohol problem is further augmented by the attitude the Laymen take toward moderation. The most dangerous person. to my mind. in a community, is the one who says he or she can take a drink cl: leave it alone at will. Many men and women have become tlrunkards thinking they can do the same. And unfortunately moderation is becoming alarming- ly prevalent in our Churches. Pity the minister who when endeav- ouring to preach a Temperance .-eimon has to gaze into the eyes of one of the leading laymen, knowing him to be a moderation- ist. True Temperance is making moderate use of that which is not harmful. and totally abstaining from that which is. Knowing. ni- cohol to be what it is, and as de- scribed in the first part of this talk, the alcohol problem yvould be solved if True Temperance were observed by every Layman. : Chrislnl-asl Concert Al Infirmary On Tuesday evening, Dec. net. the Y.P.s.c.E of zion Chuuoh held their annual Christmas concert for ' the Daticnts of the Provincial lu- -llmlhry Kensington Rdad. The first part oi the program consisted of a service of worship in . verse and song and a very inspiring Christmas message was given by ..V- G. C. Webster who also acted as chairman. . Following the rellglo service I variety concert of instrumental and vocal muaio was enjoyed. A ,, Iroup of girls from Mira l'erguson'a LPIIBS of Prince St. School who sanil My beautifully and Master Beail Philllps who played the violin in NI usual capable manner were ""0!!! a young entertainers for the evenl g. - Mr. John Maclnnis at the piano. m Mr. Robinson with his violin and Mr. Young with the guitar played some very lively selections which call for many oaoorh. Group of ohonlsaod on-ois were '9: beautifully tendered. Ilia; Joan '-I, no loeompanliu for the evening. f.-the close of the arolrlrni the ms" were treated to apples. . ;D.no.r!in.'.'tho vna 0.1. also .8 Invite at the Infirmary and - 4 A were byjlr an feeling of warmth. ' Apprlaclatioa The Provincial Sanatogium com. mission takes this opportunity of I-lllllkllll all firms. organizations. and individuals who assisted in making the Christmas season at the Senatorium so enjoyable. . Through the thoughtfulness of the Rotary Club. Santa Claus (Mr. A. Trainer) and his assistant (Douglas Pinoau). visited the pat- ients on Saturday evening and. through the kindness of the Red Crols. left very attractive parcels for the children. Mr. Edwin John. Ion represented the Rotary club, and Mk: I. Arlen-auit, the Red Cross during the visit. CHRISTMAS DONATIONS I-Ivndman at C0. ......... .. am Mr. Donald Baker. sum-' merside Col. G. E. Fui . . , Kirk Auxiliary, st. James Church, City ..... .. 10.00 silver Cross Circle. Ki.ugs' Daughters. Trinity church, chm-. iottetown - Individual Gifts for patients. Marshfleld Women's Institute - Indivldual Gifts for patients. Happy Warriors. United Church. Murray Harbour-Individual Gifts for patients. St. James Church. Charlottetown -Toys for chllldren. Red Cross society. P. E. I. Divi- sion-Christmas Stockings. Mission Circle, Trinity Church- Ciiy-Indlvidual Gifts for patients. Cross Roads Women's Institute- Individual Gifts for dilldreri. Al'l0l'lYmous - 2 lbs. Chocolates and 2 Packages of Cigarettes. Anonymous A Suibscrintion to Canadian Nalurc Manuel. Earl of Hills'ooro Chapter I.O.D.E. -subscriptions to five magazines. Sisters of Martha. Mount St. Mary's-Calendars and Medals. Mrs. C. H. B. Longworth-Chrlsb mas Parcel. ' Mrs. J. R. Munn - Chrisfmss Parcel. Gyro sanatorium Canteen - Glfts for children. Health Pluteurized Milk Co. - 100 quarts milk and 20 quarts Cream. DcBlois Bros.-Candy. Prclvse Bros.-1 case Oranges R. E. Mutch-15 lbs. Candy. Carvcli Bros.--1 lugs Grapes. New Haven women's Institute- I box Aplples. Clarke Fruit Co.-Tangerines. Churchill dz Riverdale women's Institute -- l Hamper Apples. J. C. Saint-Box of Gravpes. Stewart: Bakery-Fruit Cake. Mrs. Mary A. Jnrvls-Turkey. G. H. Barbour-Hamper Apples. .li-Jnes TaltAFloral Table Decor- ation. Canadian Legion - Ditty Bags for yeteram. Mr. and MrsJJoseph MacDonald -Candy and fndlvidual'Gift.I for Children. - OTHER DONATIONS RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR: Joseph MacDonald. char- iililiilt llegilll if I Year-End Review By W. E. Robinson. Vice-pregj. dent and general manager Atlantic Region Canadian National Rail- ways: ' Events throughout the year just coming to a close so far as the At- lantic region of the Canadian Nat- ional Railways is concerned have been confined more or less to the 1151151 Operltlng features. During March a severe snowstorm tied 'up train opa:ations for a period of about a week on the Gaspe Lino while spring floods also caused us considerable difficulty in operat- ions on the line between Bona- venture and Gaspe when I steel bridge was washed out. A tempor- ary pile structure was built which is being utilized pending the Wmnletion of a. permanent struc- tulre. This pile bridge was again wash- ed out during the heavy rains ear- ly in December but service was resumed with a minimum of delay. Various improvements have been made throughout the year in the physical structure of the railway, including track and roadbed. build- ings such as new stations, freight sheds. and extension to existing structures, and the installation of new facilities. Expenditures for these improve-. ments totalled approximately s17.- 0O:).000 of which nearly 33,250,000 was for the improvement of track such as laying. new rail, the install- atlon of tie plates and rail anchors, and ballasting. A consider- able portion which was crushed rock. Among the major new facili- ties Drovlded for is a pass- enger cal: service plant at saint John. N. .B.. which includes a pow- er house and car repair shop, and will be completed next year at a cost of t2.so,co3. A new station and freight. shed is in the process of erection at Dor ester, N. B.. and about complete, to replace the former structures destroyed by fire, an extension to the station at Newcastle. N. B.. to provide great- er space for increased espress bus- lness. a new frcight shed at Inver- nc:s N. S.. new express business. at Springhill Junction. N. S., and a new station at Tignish, P. E. I. the former station having burned down. A new station has been surecteclcat Les Etroits, Que., and a new bag- gaze. mall and express building. provldcri at Rimouski, Que.. a new station and freight shed at Port- Aix::-fin'-1nlci:. Nlld. were complet- ed last year. . P. E. I. Division The year witnessed the complete dieselization of the Prince Ed- ward Island division of the rail- way and the last of the steam loc- omotives was moved over to the mainland to be used elsewhere. Orders have been placed for new lrolllngssto k and among these were 1500 fifty-ton steel box cars at an of IOWEIOWD .. . . 030-00 approximate cost of 30,900,000. part Kelvin Grove Women's M an order gm. 5.000; 23 an. pump msm-We - H 5-09 cars; and for the Newfoundland 15' Ql-IBEIIYS Dlslrlct N0 1 district l0 twenty-five ton steel- w”me"5 msmme CW" frziz-he express refrigerators and 25 RK'ee';gl:1l; --wome-, -In 14-09 till ty-ton automobile cars along m m Co V J” I 1159 with O) box-cars. These orders Bgchu Cmvglenysat wn ' being all placed with the eastern .' ' T car company of New Glasgow, N. Womens Institute 10.00 S Progress Chm Provincial .Of the 110000 employees on the CBs,,emm.I'.:3';.1sel A womews 8100 Canadian National System with s msmme4rwo Quins. yearly payroll in excess of 311.- Pnrkdaye wamenm msmme y 000.000; 20,000 are on the Atlan- lndfviduel houquais for all patients during Sanslorium Week. Catholic Women-'s League. Char- lottetown - Individual Gifts and magazines during Sanatoriuvn Week. ”equests: Estate of the late Louis Fougere-327.00. Estate of the late Howard R. Hillson-0150.89. Christine: Service y A! Cornwall Church The service at Cornwall on sun- day. Christmas eve. was largely at- tended. The church was attractively "decorated with festive decorations. The service consisted of carols by the organist, anthems by the choir, and several Cl'.i:istmas hymns including "Away in a Manger" for the children by the congregation. These were much enjoyed by all. Mr. Charmaxrs message was "The First Christmas." The spirit of livingithc life of Christmas per- varied the whole beautiful service and (re th singing of the last hymn Rev. Mr. Charman spoke words of appreciation and commend tion to the organist. Mrs. Stanley New- man. and on behalf of the choir. Mrs. M. vickerson presented her with a purse; also to Mr. Harry Hyde who has been a faithful choir member for half”: century who was presented on behalf of the -choir by Mr. Harry Crosby with beautiful signot ring. and lastly Mrs. Douglas MacDonald read an appreciative address to M'.r. and Mrs. Gharman. and on behalf of the congregation. Mrs Reginald Macliweli presented them with I purse. and the good wishes of all for another happy and prosper- ous new year in the congregation. Programme Galois-oiguiiatf Good Christian Men Rejoice - Choir. Invomtinn. It Came Upon The Midnilllt Clear-I-lvmn. Magnificat -- Responsive Read- 2. Lord's Prayer in unison. shine On 0 Christmas star- Anthem. ' Scripture Reading-Offering and rm Millie - ltlr of the East. While Shepherds watched Their flocks (Northrop) Away in a Manger -(children's hymn). Message -3 The First Christ- mx'i'naI solo-Mrs. C. Murchison. Anthem and solo part-Mrs. 3. tie Region. which includes New- foundland. with an annual pay- roll in excess of 340,003,000. The purchase of materials is another big factor in the railways contribution to Canada's economy. This amounts to over sl60.0I)0.000 for the system. of which a sum in excess of 315,000,000 is expended in the Maritime Provinces. Coal is one of the major items in these purchases accounting for over 8.000.000 and representing approximately 15 percent of the total output of the coal mines in the Maritime provinces. Outlook Uncertain The outlook for the coming year is one which it is difficult to pre- dict in any degree of accuracy ow- ing to the disturbed international situation. Canadafs economy is being affected by the expenditures for national defence in the effort to maintain world peace. and what the future will bring forth can on- ly be answered by time. The re- cent increase in wages that has been granted to employees and the rising cost of materials will bring about comparatively greater increases in operating costs. Every effort is being made to maintain the railways at a high physical level,and to improve our train ser- vices. and this policy will be con- tinued throughout the coming year. , KINGSTON WOMEN'S - INSTITUTE The December meeting of the Kingston W. I. was held on Dec- ember 7th at the home of Mrs. Samuel Willis. Meeting opened with the Institute Ode followed by the creed in unison. Roll call was anrwered by 10 members. Minutes of last meeting were read and ap- proved. Four members paid their dues. Bills were presented and paid. it was reported that 2 blinds sharpener and brushes had been got for the school. The School committee was re-appointed. It was moved and seconded to give boxes to sick for Christmas. Gifts for orphanage are to be left at Mrs Edger Newsom's. It was moved and seconded to dive the school children a chocolate bar at Christmas. It was decided to give 02.00 to T. B. League. The treasurer read the annual ort: Balance from previous year- 34813 Recetptl . 315021 Total mass Expenditures 8138.71 Balance on hand 059.57 Collection was taken amountinl to 01.00. Next piece of meeting Mrs. Whitfield Yeo Lunch committee Mill Shirley Newaon and Mrs. Drake. - also In Royal David's city - Hlllllo V Samuel Willis. Mrs. Calvin Holmes moved the meeting be adjourned THE CENTRAL GUARDIAN This column is reserved for news of local Interest. but advertising of a nanny nature may be d at ilve cents I. word, ltrictly pay- able, in advance. JIMMTS TAXI--Phone 525. CBASWELL for Photos. ALL DRESSES CLEARING AT 8854 OF! at The Fashion Shoppe. HORNE MOTORS Parts De- partment will be closed January 2nd and 3rd for stocktaking. IPALI. HAT CLEARANCE. Spec- ials at 01.00 and 32.00. Balance of stock at reduced prices. The Laurette 163lA Gt. George St. i SCHEDULED FLIGHTS dell! to Summerside and Moncton Phone Maritune Central Airway! Limited. 2061 or 340 WEEK OF PRAYER SERVICE tonight at eight o'clock in the Baptist Church. . FUNERAL or MR. J. POWER. -The funeral of the late John Power was held from his residence Cave Head Road. on December 26th to st. Eugene's Church, where Requiem High Mass was cele- brated for the repose of his soul The pallbearers were: George Klelly. Charles Alyward, Samuel Wooldridge, Charles O'Brien. Clif- ford Webster. Charles Marshall. Island Odds And Ends Char-lottetown'x agKr9S5lVe "15' landers” may travel to that other home of so many Islanders. Bos- ton. and show our exile: and the other thousands of downeast na- tives there. the klnd 0! lloffkey we have back home. Tulks have been comm:-n('cd with hockey promoters in the Hub. which if successful would date the Charlottetown team foi- a game in the big town during the last, week in January. As planned now. the ll0l's are scheduled to play in St. John Sat- urday, Jan. 27th. and immediate- ly after the Knme Would Emillime for the American town to meet the Boston Olympics for an al- icmccn game on January 28th. The team would remain in Boston until Monday afternoon. and than fly home to keep a Big Four en- gagement on Tuesday. January 30th. If arrangements are finalized. the big 60 passenger plane recent- ly purchased by the Maritime Central Airways will be used for lhe trip. to carry the many SUD- poricrs of the team who would follow them across the bordelh C I C It is a liiilc more than twenty- five years since a Charlottetown team made its first and only in- vasion of Boston. away baqr in 1924. The Abegwelis of that day easily the best organization in this part of Canada made a two-night stand in the Massachusetts Carl- ital losing both games by the same score 2-1. But if they lost the games ihey captured lhe town and on both nights hundreds were unable to obtain seats.,and the crush of downeasters was some- thing to cope with. even to ob- tain slandimz room. At that time Boston was still a sronghold of the amateurs. and the two clubs the Islanders tann- led wlh. Boston College and the Boston Hockey Club. had beaten or held their own with the best teams in Upper Canada. Regular yearly visitors to Boston were the league leaders of Toronto. Hamli- ton, Montreal and Ottawa. and only Toronto was able to win or break even against Boston com- petition. The club which had the most success was the Toronto Grads. brilliant University of Tor- onto aggregation which won the Olympic title. and remained intact for several years after graduation. after which many of them were signed to Big League contracts. 0 C C The Bostonian: of course had a liberal sprinkling of Canadians in their line-ups. and some of the best homebreda ever raised on the south side of the border. The Boston Hockey Club had for in- slance. the great George Owen of Harvard. a four-letter man known all over America as a football. track. baseball and hockey star. Later Owen. with the sensa- tional Eddie Shore. formed the great Boston Bruin defence. on the team which really sold Na- tlonal League type hockey to the Boston public. It was very difficult for the Charlottetown team to get recog- nltlon by the hockey heads of Boston. and it was only after two years of wrangling that the Abe- gwelis were grudgingly given a slim guarantee of nine hundred dollars for the two game visit. There was a reason for 3053011 reluctance to headline a Down East Club. Team: from this part of the country had shown iheir wares there every few years. and had always given a poor display. and been trimmed by lop-sided scores. It took much persuasion to convince the management of the old Boston Arena. (the Gar- dens had not been built then) that the Islanders could draw a crowd or put up the right,klnd of opposition. C I The overflow crowds at both games and the magnificent skat- ing of fhe Abegweiti amazed lhc rink officials. and they offered the boys a rciurn engagement laicr in the season upping the guarantee from nine hundred to twenty-five hundred dollars. For various reasons lhc Charlottetown Club was unable lo accept and no club representing the Island has ever appeared in Boston since. It was more than a hockey trip. when the 'boya descended on the hub of New England. It was Old Home Week for all Island- er: who came from all over the State of Massachusetts. and even from the adjoining states to see the Mariilmera in action. There HORNE MOTORS Parts De- partment will be closed January 2nd and 3rd for stocktaking. BIIIIGERATOR3. Ranges, Mo. tors and Washer repairs. Storey Electric. Phone 3007. MacDoNAl.D IADIO EIVICI 130 Kent Street. Radio -epnir: sound equipment. Disc Remrding Rogers Majestic and Stewart. War- ner Radios. rna coacohsiv nvsmass rnsnvnva STUDIO will re-open on January 3rd. CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SUN- SET LODGE - The Rainbow Club auxiliary was host to the guests of Sunset Lodge on Tuesday eve- nlng. Dec. 19 when the members met at the Lodge to entertain and cheer the guests with their carol smslnz and other special items. one of which was a very humorous recitation by the president. Mrs. G. Ballingal. The program was in charge of Mrs. Neil MacLean and Mrs. John MacNair, with Mrs, MacNair at the piano. After a visit from Santa Claus, a delicious lunch was served to all present. Persgals Miss Theresa Trainor. RN. of Halifax arrived by plane on 531;. urday to spend New Year's with her mother, Mrs. Catherine Trainer of this City, The many friends of Miss Angle Arsensuit of Emerald, will regret to hear that she had to enter the Provincial sanatorium for treat- ment. All wish her a speedy recov- cry. Mrs. Betty McMillan and Miss Helen Garrett from Montreal. ar- rived home by plane Saturday ev. enving to spend the Christmas holi- days with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Gillespie, 76 Douglas Street and Mr. and Mrs. John Gar- rett, 64 Douglas street. David and Robert Barwise of Hal- ifax. sons of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Bkrwlse. Charlottetown. have re- tumed to their respective duties, David to his studies at Pine Hill Divinity Hall. and Robert to his work with the R. C. M. P. Miss Sllirley McDonald. student nurse of Beverley, Mass., Hos- pital. ls spending her New Year holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDonald. Richmond Street. Charlottetown. were re-unions all over the rink. and all over the city before and after the games. The Irish and the Scots. the English and French who were born in the East, and their descendants who had never been in the Marliimes, were out in force and hospitality ruled the roost. The Bostonians won their games on superior coaching but in the elemenlals of skating and suck. llMldllI'I.'!. the Islanders opened their eyes. 0 O 0 Among those who made the trip more than 25 years ago, were -7801-' "Sugar" Gordon. probably One Of the fastest and most grace- ful skaters ever to come out of the Mnrltlmes. "Chick" Williams. who later played for several Bos. 109 Clubs. and in his hey-day a brilliant rlght winger, Fred Kelly, now athletic coach at Acadia, Fred -Moore. now a member 01 "19 llrm of Moore A: MacLeod. John "Wacky" McEachern, who "OW Works at Tom Davis' Red Indian Service Station in Char. lottctown, Roy and Earl Pl-oyvge. Roaile ”Duichle" Diamond. since deceased. Frank Cronin, now em. Pl0lf9Kl by the Charlottetown Post Office, Lou Campbell. vIce-prIn- Clilal of West Kent School. Other names are not recalled. Percy Rodd. perhaps the Club's greatest forward in those days. dld "OI IC00mlmny the club. Dozens of incidents of the his- toric visit could be told by the thousands of people who yaw me Same. . One of the highlights of soul Ramos was the uncanny ability of "Sugar" Gordon to skate back- ward ln front of opposing for- wards at any desired speed. stand. Inf-Z Olll: too was the great de. fenslve work of the defense duo, Fred Moore and Fred Kelly. Fred Moore was as fast so any for. ward on the club. Time and again too. Williams. Supreme as a right winger when "19 Cllllls were down. brought the Olnht thousand in the rink right Out of their seats with rink-end runs. It was an outstanding cc- casion for all Downeastera. Thanks I wish to thank the bacon. Nurses and Staff of the P. E. I. Hospital. st. Paul's church. Gordon MacMillian and many others for l0Vell! flowers. cards and visits at the time of my illness. And wish them one and all a. Happy New Year. - Mrs. Barbara Mill. Sunset Lodge. in School Street. City. Cord Of Thanks I wish to thank all my Guardian customers who were so kind to me during my illness at Christmas time. Also everyone else who were so thoughtful. A Very Happy New Year to all. Everett Woodlngton. Gov't Moves To Boost Immigration OTTAWA. Dec. 30 --(OP) -- The Government, moving to quicken immigration to meet a possible manpower shortage, offered today to lend immigrants part of the cost of their transportation to this ' country. The plan. I major development in Canada's immigration policy, becomes effective Feb. 1 and will apply to immigrants from the United Kingdom and western Europe. BULLETINS FROM BIRDLAND VINIPRIEE. wrung I NEW YEAR'S CALLERS Thirty years ago every house- hold expectcd at least some New Year's callers; but now only the birds seem to keep up this cus- tom. Even in our city homes, if we prepare for them by putting out slabs or sticks with the favourite mixture of melted auet, nut-meats, sunflower and pump- kin seeds instead of tea and cake. we should be able to watch our feathered friends through the window. A good sized tree is quite liable to bring a Brown Creeper that little fellow that goes mar- keting with bright eyes and a long, slender. down-curved bill. He examines every inch of bark for tiny larvae. Using his stiff, pointed tail feathers as props. his feet cling confidently to any up- right surface. no matter how slippery. Because his coloring matches his surroundings so per- fectly, we may miss seeing him as he spirals up the trunk, then drops to the bottom and starts all over again. Movement might drew our at- tention to the Creeper. but not to the Owl. sitting motionless and huddled in a crotch. It may be a small Screech Owl of either the grey or the reddish brown phase. or a big. brown, Barred Owl. hav- ing its daytime sleep. On the other hand, the restless Black- capped Chickadee gives away its presence. When we provide afternoon tea in the form of suet. this cheerful little chap is more likely to be attracted. Woodpeck- ers and Nuthatches might come to our tree, which is certainly an acquisition on any bird watch- er's property. y But a snow-covered lawn with just a few bushes can be I tem- porary resting place of a Slate- colored Junco. I Tree Sparrow. or a Song Sparrow. We must be alert to notice them. as they will not show themselves un- necessarily. Look at the edge of the shrubbery. and a Junco may be trying to find a few seeds there. Pale pink bill, white outer tail feathers. and a sharp con- trast between dark breast and white underparts are its distin- guishing marks. The Tree spar- row is a decided reddish brown, with prominent white wins-bars and a single round. black spot. or "stickpin" in the centre of its greyish white breast. With 9. front view, we cannot mistake a Song Sparrow because of its black (really dark brown) triangle on a white. streaked breast. Fortunate individuals living in southern Ontario will surely see on their own lawns some those brilliant red birds known as Cardinals. They are indeed the most gorgeous New Year's callers. Is Canada ever invaded? IN MEMBRIAM ARCIIIBALD THACKEII. The funeral of the Late Archi- bald Thacker, aged 62. was held on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 2 o'clock from his late residence 85 Roch- ford Street. where I. short service was held, thence to St. Paul's An- glican Church where the service I -was cond-ucied by the Rev. J. '1'. lbbott. rector. He leaves to mourn his passing his borrowing widow, seven daIug'h- ten: and three sons. namely, Kath- leen (Mrs. H. L. Buck of Mono- ton. N.B.). Eileen (in Hamilton. 0nt.). Doreen (Mrs. Myron Shaw. Desable). Marjorie (in Victoria. B.C.). Joan, (Mrs. Hugh MacDon- ald. City). Archibald (in Sum- merside). Elsie (Mrs. Jim Kendall at home). Pauline (Mrs. Michael Szucs. in Hamilton. Ont). Clif- ford. and Keith at home. Also three brothers and three sisters in England and 12 grandchildren. Hymns sung were "there is a Green I-fill Far Away" and "When I Survey the Wouderous C-ross." Pallbearers were Ernest McKay, Winston McKay, Mark Young. James Hughes. W-illiam Munroe and E. V. Bell. Members of' the Canedlian Le- gion attended in I. body at the graveside. Floral ti-i-butts from the family included a Pillow.. wife. broken circle. sons and daughters at home. wreath from daughter Majoric. cut flowers. daughter Pau.line and Michael. 2 wreaiihs from the grand- children. Also many beautiful floral tributes from his many friends. Pauline and Michael. daughter and son-in-law in Ham- ilton. Ont.. and Marjorie. daugh- ter in Victoria, B.C.. were unable to attend the funeral. The re- mains were laid to rest in the People's Cemetery. Charlottetown. Cord Of Thanks The family of the late Mr. A. Thacker wish to thank all those who helped in any way during their recent and bereavement. Also all those who eem messagcs of sympathy and floral tributes. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of ' DANIEL MICDONALD who paused away January 2nd. 1950 You are not forgotten dear Father. Never shall your memory fade. Sweetest thoughts than ever linger Aronnlduthe grave where you are I . Inserted by his daughter. Mrs. Baptist church Christmas concerts The Charlotte own Baptist Church School held their annual Christmas concerts on Tuesday ai- ternoon and Wednesday evening, with the General Superintendent. R. J. Rupert presiding. On Tuesday afternoon. the be- glnner and primary departments entertained their parents and friends with a varied program of choruses. solos. recitations and dialogues. under the direction of their leaders. Mrs. Keith Robin- son. Mrs. Ross Affleck and Miss Jean MacArthur. At the close of the program. the "real" Santa ap- peared to the tune of Jingle Bells and in his inimitable manner en- tertained young and old with his jolly songs and antics. He then distributed treats to the boys and girls and also madeseverai pres- entations. including one to Mrs. W. J. Drake from the Officers and teachers of the school. Mrs. Drake has been associated with the Sun- day School for more than forty years and following her custom of many years. presented hand- knitted mittens lo a number of boys and girls having the most perfect attendance during the year. On Wednesday evening the members of the Main school en- tertained a large gathering wilha fine program of recitatloas, play- lets. and instrumental and vocal numbers. Santa again appeared and delighted everyone with his wit. original songs and capers. He distributed treats to the boys and girls and also made several special presentations. among them: gifts from the Men's Association to the Pastor. Rev. J. D. Davison and the Caretaker, Edgar Gillespie. also gifts from the officers and teachers of the Sunday School to the Superintendent and the Care- taker. Another pleasing Yeatiire of the evening was a presentation from the children of the Junior Choir of the Church to their 'Director. Mrs. Allison MacRae. li(compan- ists for the concerts were: Mrs. Allison lvliachar. Mrs. .1. D. Davi- son. Mrs. Ernest MacKay and Mrs. Keith Robinson. Following is the program: Programme Beginner and Primary Deptn. Chorus, Away In a M.anger-Be- ginner and Primary Departments. Recitation. A special Reason- I-Ial Ladner. Drill, I Love The Star-Allan Burke. Charles Ford. Bil ard. Recitation. I Had a Reason-Kin by Ward. Recitation. Im Not So Very Big -Nancy Duffeit. Recitation. A Dear Old Fellow- Charles Stokoe. Solo. Frosty the Snowman-John Burhoe. Recitation. A Greeting - Jonathan Davison. Recitation. Last -Yet First - Bobby Ford. Recitation. I Got don Mac-Kay. Chorus, Long Ago There Was Bom-Begimier "and Primary De- partnnents. Recitation. New Years Greeting -Ralph Rlurltz. Recitation. The Little Christ- Child-Ronald MacLean. Recitation. The Best I can Do- Cynthia Cameron. Recitation. A Very Good Boy - Donnie Gamester. Chorus. Rudolph. The Red Nose Reindeer-Boys of the Beginner and Primary Deparimen-ts. Recitation. Keep the Smiles On- Marilyn Wakelin. Recitation. Happy Christmas - Carol Ann ward. Recitation, Nicest Presents - Karen Ann Willis. Recitation. Winds Thru' Olive Trees-Linda Ward. Chorus, sing Little Children - Beginner and Primary Depart- merits. Recitation. Jitters - Charles Archer. Recitation. No Time Like Present-Doreen Andrews. Recitation. I'm Worried -.loh.n Burhoe. Drill. If-Donna sherren. Eldon Larabee and Ronnie Jenkins. Chorus. Silent Night - Girls of the Beginner and Primary Depart- merits. Recitation, Little Boy's Dream- Ronnie Campbell. a Book-Gor- the Recitation. Merry Christmas A Freddie Davison. Recitation, The Difference - Gordon llansen. Recitation, Pa Says it's Christ- mas-stirling Ladner. Recitation. Guess ginia Shaw. . Chorus. Come. Sing A Son! of winter. This is The Way The Snowflakes Fall. Merry Christmas VVho -V'll'- To You.-Beginner and Primary Departments. Main School Duet. Good King Wenceslas - Niais '.vfacKay. Dale Stokoe. Duel. Frosty the Snow Man - Betiv Gamestor and Jean Hansen Recitation. The Candles' Mes- sage-Joan MacDonald. Recitation. Being Polite to God --Betty Gamester. Drill, Christmas - Miss Cas- ford's Class of boys. Recitation. Helpful .. Phyllis Yeo. Duet. Away in a Manger-Joan MacDonald and Leah Warren. Drill. Every Link is Important- Miss Velma Good's Class of boys. Recitation. Let's Be Candles - Jcavi Hansen. Piano solo. While Sheprerds Watched --Beverly Food. Chorus. 0 Com: All Ve Faithful. (featuring duel bv Judith Davison and Brenda Mat-Kay)-Miss Mar- ilyn R-upert's Class of g1i"s. Recitat'on, Cl:r'strra: Eve -Ada Sherren. Solo. 0 Lif'lc Town of Bethle- hem-Diane Rurert. P'ai:o Solo. Silent Night w Ruth lf'o. Recitation. Last in Peace-Lois Good. Duel. chime Music -- Judith Davison and Diane Jenkins. Playetic. The shepherds wise Men-Mr. and Mrs. Burhoe's Classes. and S. H. flurry Latter. the 9 PAGE THREE cane-o ' Literature And Life By BOOKMAN LOOKING AT CHRISTMAS Christmas is one of the great seasons of the year - possibly the greatest. It may be viewed from various angles: there is the angle of trade. No one can doubt that Christmas trade is one of the fea- tures of the modern business world. It is the season of gifts and a great many have to be bought and that makes trade. There is nothing wrong in that but we need to take care lest we come. to view it as merely a time to make gain. so many of the finer things of life have been commercialized - ”Mothers' Day" for instance Again we may look at it as an aid, - and a powerful aid -- to memory. we know all too well how apt we are to forget. Christmas comes round and we think of old days and old friends. We look up our lists those to whom we sent greetings last year. '1'his helps us to keep old friendships ”in re- pair." Today I received a. card. with this verse on it:- ”Around the firiend. Yet days go by and weeks rush on. And I never see my old friend's corner I have I. face, For life is ii swift and terrible race But he knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell And he rang mine. We were younger then. Now we are busy and tired men. . . Tomorrow I say I will call on Jim. But tomorrow comes and goes. And the distance between us grows, And round the corner is miles away A telegram tells Jim died today!” A greeting at Christmas helps us avoid that regret. Christmas helps us to value a right personality, for Jesus was man as truly as we are, and took upon him our flesh. a real body that grew tired and hungry as we do. Moreover be valued man. re- spected him and said that he was of more value than the world. Christmas is a time when child- hood comes first. and we trace this interest back to the cradle in Bethlehem. This is the season of song. Car- old at Christmas are of long stand- ing. The phrase, "Merry Christ- mas” has much in it. This verse from a traditional Christmas carol is typical:- ”God rest you. merry gentlemen, bet. nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our saviour Was born on Christmas day. To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray - 0 tidings of comfort and joy." We must not leave the Christ out of Christmas. Christmas is full of poetry -the little child. the cradle. the inn which had no more room, the shepherds. the angels. the music. the wise men, the gifts - all this is poetry. There is this about the season of Christmas, it helps to keep our lives simple and real. The wonder of it all! "The very God! think. Ablb; dost thou think. so the All-Great. were the Loving too- So through the thunder comes I human voice." . Did not Mr. Lecky say that re- ligion was the one romance of tho - our? Christmas cuts time in two - B. C. and A. D. Hitler with all his fuiry, could not do that. but One who made himself of no reputa- tion did it. It above all also tells as Jesus came into our world to save us from our sins. This must not be forgotten amid the festivi- ties of this happy season. It has been caught up in our song, for this is one of the distinct features of Yuletide. . RESEARCH HAVEN All- Five million volumes are kept in the library of the British Mu- seum in London. Vimy Gregory. Playette, What Is Your Song -- Mlss Betty I-famm's Class of girls. Duet. Come All Ye shepherds - Doris Duffett and Shirley Ladner. Whoa Qaofco day. unable to do the well-cranky with e ' miserable. don't blue it an hereof. You ' be out ofor er-for I . . noun wu- l"""-.....l'...i i....i..l.'3."l.”.'.l.'l:lf.'. ............1....-'3 I).:ld':u' Hh.P,iI.ls-endulfifiiiaolf if Ilia! 'all-fn' feeling is noiaeaonalaeel lycloadoa dad cam and pop. Get all use Dedth Kidney HAL 140 Dodds Kldaev Pills A........D FUR Tailoring and Alterations RITE - WAY CLEAN ER! Phone 2887 Recitation. A Boy of Long Ago.