‘g Banquet fiutico, the Christmas season the first ‘peacetime yuietide years, an a time when - and goodwtl" is the theme marked by the vetuaru and a "Welcome Home" Reception , Banquet. It was fitting that $9 event was ogened by Benediction ttbe Bleued aoramentmnd-tscted ' Reverend T. P. Butler former Force lain and at t feesor at S. Dunstans niver- Ii ,. Darin? the service. prayers were said or the two soldiers who made the su reme sacrifice. - Follow eiiedictlon, there was I ubllc eceptlon in the Irish As in the c ureh. 1B m“ were reserved for ve ram and their families, A short DYOEPSID was presented by thepuplls of Rsistico Convent A higlihght of the _even- info entertauiment was a series c..f reels and jigs, played in real old fashioned style by Rustlcos own "old timer "—two of whom were veterans. The parish, wishing to show its ociation of the services of its ting men, presented eedi o them, with a al billfold. Th0 families of the two deceased men were also given the souvenirs. Rus- tico had its own service woman. two tn number, who were given a beau tiful manicure set. we Addressing the gathering were. Reverend J. C. Pitre, parish lest. who as chairman. welcome the vgennngevarend P. Btrtlxczésvigto t oqti ptsona - qulred on the actual ned of battle. gavg var constructive; advice to both se ce men and civilians, Mr. Arthur Gallant on behalf of the re- ception committee who had work- ed untiringly to make the event a success, ‘who read the address of To bring to a nclusion a very leasarit evening. the veterans. E/ives and parents were tendered a Banquet in the Lower Hall. where tables, beautifully decorated were by the sumptuous feast prepared by tihe ladies of the pariah,- iri their own inimitable way. Reverend J, C. Pitre organizer and chainnan of the evening. ten- dered thanks to all who hnd con- tributed to making the evening the success it undoubtedly’ W“- And s0. the servicemen of Rus» tico have been shown in a small mmnenhlie r. O ude of their com- munity for t _,Jiil"t they played in the great conflict-the same grati-_ rude vahicth fills the hearts of all free men the globe over-towards England, and her brave All. .. PROGRAM: Piano Duet-"Tlhe Daince of the lvoods" by Misses Gallant. Song-‘Welcome to Our Soldiers" Play—"The Christmas Spirit" Song-"I Love You, Canada." Play-"The Meaning of Cilirist- Ins." Chorus—-“The Angels Ref-rain." Violin Selections-Rustico Ordi- esrii. Stt-udancing, — Mr, Dolph Gal- lant. Mr. Leo Martin. Welcome by Chairman. Rev; J, C. Pltrc Reading oi address by Mr. Arthur Gallant. Two minutes oi silent prayer for fallen ones. Address by Reverend T. P. Butler. Distribution of Souvenirs. God Save the King. The address ls as ollowsz-W To the Veterans of Rustico Parish. Dear Frienda-We are assembled here tonight, to pay homage to the Veterans of Rustico. loyal and onerous men. of whom we are ustlr: proud, and. whose service in our navyprmy or air force merits ‘ for themselves the ‘grateful TCCDQIII- tion and respect o our lit/tie com- munity. When ttie clarion call of battle sounded six years ago. England's nerd was great. but tahe loyalty of. her sons, was equally great, and, men from every walk o life. from every corner of the globe, from the largest cities to the remotest vil- la. es. heard her cry, and ed each service man gave up when he left his loved ones. his peaceful home and his ordinary way of liv- lng; but to those who left their be- loved country and ventured into strange lands not indeed on a pleasant holiday. or a tour of obser- ation, but to endure t-he rigors If military life, and the keen suf- s of active service, we are particularly indebted. Yes, indeed, we are very proud oi our veteranaand wholeheartedly do we congratulate those among our service men. who were decorated for valor. or honorably mentioned tdiaa. W revaence we mention the names of the two oic young men n y. The ople of Rustlco can proudly 001m lay: " e have done our share." We realize and appreciate all that e . er Rudolph m n ard. All honor and gratitude to them: ilhey deserve our deepeet thaukfulness. which can best be ex- pressed in heartfelt cram. "may are not deceit-lie soldier or the sail Fallen for Frggdomb sake, they only sleep with faces that are Until And why were all these sacrifices made? In order that we. their loved ones. Canada. our great counts . and the world at lame live freedom. and that mm o all nat- ions antroreeds ht walk their wa oi life, imafre . lgsteemed Veterans of Rustlco. we know that you, in tum, realize the sacrifices made by those who had to bear your absence. your parents. wives and children, our relatives and friends. Fear re ed side by side with hope in their hearts from tihe moment your footsteps echoed away, until the glad news of your homecoming was announced. This little community was bless ed with the safe return oi most. of our service men. Such a blessing. we feel certain, was due no small measure to the fervent. a!’- ers of our Reverend Pastor, o the good Sisters. and oi your dear ones. Many rrmsses and prayers were of- fered by the various societies by friends and relatives, for your wel- are. Now we rejoice to see the silver linin that is hidden behind every clou. Great as were the sorrows borne, the wonderful joy i family re-union is greater s lll. Words iail completely to describe the hap- piness of it all. Only those wit have had the same experience can understand your oy. At tiins like iese we seem to realize more vividly the great goodness of God. The Doet has ex- pressed it beautifully when he said: "For the love of God is broader Than the measure oi men's mind, And tihe heart oi the Eternal ls most wonderfull kind.’ He is the wat iul Father of His children. To Hun we can safe- l trust» our hopes and plans for e future and be sure oi success. Ln the peculiar dtiffioislties of rehabilitation that are now facing our returned men. we in the com- mwiity’. must tfl’ W!‘ "W105i, l" hel n every way. Our Pit-film? an sympathetic tinder-standing can do much to smoothen the road ahead. . Dear Veterans. we ho that you will settle in the parts and, with your resourcefulness and vast stores of experience help to keep it going on its road to success. As you fought so bravely to win the war. we look to you for leader- Shin in thc ‘problem oi restoring and maintainmg a hilt and lasting peace. May the Prince oi Peace. WhOM coming we arc now celebrating. erase from your hearts and minds the ainful memories of conflict and give you many years of hap- er ey awake." pines. t’ , May the message of this blessed (Ihristmastlde find a ready 1'9- sponsa ln our hearts, so that as happy citizens we may enjoy the promised: “Peace on earth to men of goodwill." l-30-li _j_. CITY REPORTS (Continue; P2189 1) overdraits. accounts 13113491719. etc‘ less sinking fund investments a. par, cash in hand and at Banks was- " Dec. iilet. 1044 cimtirrzsm ti‘, 13m 31st, 1945 $1,913,010.07 a (lccreaso of $333719“ "During the year. the Old M13069 of $7,595.50 owing from 01111161115 Account was transferred from civic to sinking funds Bank account and the old account closed. "me fact, that this Council was able to keep expenditure within the esthnated revenue and reduce the net ir e-btodness oi tihis City by the su tantial amount that I have mentioned before, indicates sound administration ‘and shows that a. consistent policy oi strict economy in all departments has been practiced. "The suggestion too that old outstanding poll taxes. particularly accounts where the taxpayer nas died. moved away, or has no proli- erty, be written off and charged to reserve for uncc-llectoble taxes is certainly an‘ldea the incoming cil should act upon. I fell legislation should be obtained at the next sitt- ing of the Legislature to have poll tax deducted at the source the some as is minim Government lnconte tax. "Your finance committee. early in the year. sold British Columbia boring held in sinking fund invest- ments. to the Canadian Bank of Commerce at a price oi $126.37 1-2, the proceeds being invested in Vic- tory loan. Whie the Ixminion of Canada. bonds are lower interest bearing bonds. we made the sale at a very h price and the in- vestment in minion of Canada's is definitely a patriotic endeavour. action to of this parish who made the sup- ted States of. At the present time "it would be good busiriem to sell the exchange rate in currency is 10 per cent. As there is no aran- tee this rate of exchange wll con- tinue, but rather to the contrary, at apremlurnasidroinveetinCon- adlim pay bonds. “Your tine. I 011ml instruction from your Council. - vested .000 in the Eighth and Ninth Victory Loans. "I have endeavoured to bring to your attention some of the ituis of the Auditors‘ reports and some o! the business transactions your finance Committee, with o few suggestions for the lncomtng council “The Auditors‘ report h slwm entirety in the i“. “°°“ °‘ ih$li;."¢d’““ one are pmc . yers should avail themsslvu of- than. Then they can peruse and s them and become conversant Ii the true picture of their City. which wehoveevertried tonluoobetoi-e “Your Oeuunittec that; W . all the manners of your tthlee Oity Olerrend his ~ or many cuurtesiee ex- tended to it during the but year. i""" ‘l Attention Fenian .Oeelnteu.arenptre- rim-item»; 6e. - temperature ° stationed. ’wOWIIQIIIOw“UOQM‘- I"'ai.-""'=°".§.u...-"I1-:i" crimtit auinmin Thte oolllb to reserved for news of local Interest, but advent: “I ii.'i"..'i..i"“';..i.".t'.'t'.'c',"°'.“ , . able in Mill;- ’ , l SIX ABOVE - The unofficial , , in Charlotetown about midnight. was reported to be six above lam. NOTICE — The Warehouse of the Eastern Kev and Feed Co. Ltd- will be closed ‘lhrusday afternoon January 31st, for stock taking. MR. AND MRS. E. W. Farquhsr- sou anna cc the engagement of their daughter. Frances Claire, to Sgt. Charla Gordon Stedmsn. son of Mrs. J. bsteibrcok of Gartano- que. Ontario. marriage to take place in the near future. 1-30-11 HIGHLY HONORED - Mrs. Elia Walker oi 272 Grafton St- Charlottetown has been informed from Ottawa that His Maicsiv The King has awarded her son. James Stephen Wafker, formerly C P O Tel in the Royal Canadian Navy. the British Empire Medal for dls~ tinguished service during the war in Europe. ABRIVES IN NEWFOUNDLAND -~Mrs. William Rooth, of 7 Elm Ave, City, received word on Mon- day Jan. 28 that her husband LAC ‘Wlliam Booth has arrived in Newfoundland where he is now Mrs. Ronth was form- éply Miss Glenn Smith of this fy. ADDRESSES MEN'S CLUB-The Men's Club of Central Christian Church met in the school room ‘on Jan. M. The meeting Opuned with a sing-song led by James Dousc. An interesting feature of the meet- ing was a talk on rural electrifica- tlon by Mr. V. A. Ainswortli. At the conclusion of his talk a vctc oi thanks- of the Club was extend- ed by Mr. J. H, Williams. FUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of the lateMrsJ. Franklin McKie, 154 Dorchester Street. City. uas held Sunday afternoon at the Cu-tcliffe Funeral P417218. Service was conducted by tlie Rev. T. E. MacLeniian. followed by a short service yesterday from the home oi her sister, Mrs. Nomrian W. Mc- Leod. Bridgetown. to Annandale United Church. Service was con- ducted by the Riv. Mr. McLeod. The pallbearers were Eiby How- lett. Alex MacFarlane. John Norton. Robert Jenkins. Aldon Mc- Kle and Allan McCor-mack. Inter- ment in adjonlng cemetery. SORORITY MEETING - On Tuesday. January 29th, tiie rogu- lar meeting of Alpha CiiuptciqBcia Sigma Phi took place at. the home of the educational director, Mrs. K. S. Rogers. The president, Mrs. George Walters conducted the business meeting (luring which discussion aroso concerning a gift to the Provincial Sanatoriunt and a committee ltnnded by Frntlri Pickard was appointed to investi- gate itirthcr into the matter. The subject for study was “Though? and an exceptionally fine paper was given by Mrs. A. J. Murchi- son. She traced thought through from Re fie ct I n n. Imagiitntive Thought, Logical Thought. Aitlstic Thinking and Abstract Thinking. This paper was vcry well written and created a lively and into-rest- ing discussion on tho subject. Lunch was sorvctl hy the hostess Mrs. Robert Large. WEDDING BELLS-A pretty wedding was solemnizcrl in St. Dunstarfs Basilica on Jany. 20th when Rev. Father Cass tinltcd in marriage Mary Rita Dowlinrz, (laughter of Mt". Imtl Mrs. D, A. Dowlintz, Charlottetown. antl Ken- neth Angus MarEuclicrn, zmii of thc late Mr. and Mrs. E. I-I. Mac- Eccht-rn, also of Charlottetown. The bridnt was attended hy Mrs. John MucEachern while the groom was assisted by Mi‘. John Mat‘- Eacltt-rn. The ushers worc Mr‘. Irving Prnuglit and l\_.Ir._ Cor-ii Dowling- Durini! the sigllill: Of the register. hit-g. Jhscpli Doucan rendered several organ selections Mr. S. F. Doylc sang very Following the cere- mony s reccntloii breakfast was held at The Charlottetown for the Immediate families. Later Ml‘. and Mrs. MacEachern lctt by plan-i on a honeymoon trip to thr- mainland. The Guardian joins in happiest good wishes. UNION ROAD Y. P. U.—'I‘h=.- re- organization meeting oi tho Union Road Y.P.U. was hold at thc home of Mr. and Mrs. l-Iarold Yco on Tuesday evening. Jan. 15th. The past president, Sterling Yoo, pre- sided. Nine members and one visitor were present. The follow- ing officers were elected: Presl- dent. Mrs. Keith Brycnton; vice resident, Norma Yco; Margaret Mallctt; assistant secre- tary Doreen Duffett: treasurer, Glydcn Mound: organist, Margar- et Mellett; assistant organist. Til- lie Prowse; sick committee, Mal- colm MiicLeen and Archie Mnc- Klnnon. The offering amounted to 00 cents. After thc serving of lunch by the hostesses, thc re- mainder of the evening was spent in singing. The Union Road Y P.U. again met on Thursday eve- ning, Jen. 24th, at the home of Miss Grace Mscfsean. The vlco president. Norma Yeo, was Izi the chair. ‘The meeting opened with a worship service in charge of Margaret Mellett and Doreen Duf- fett, The theme was "‘Pcoole Who Weaken the Church.‘ 0| scripture was read from 2 Chi-on. 2'1. The hymns. "A charge To Keep I Have” "O Lord of Life and Love and Power", and ‘Happy the Home When Cod Is There" were lung. The roll call was an- lwered by i8 members and one visitor. It was decided that fut- ure meetings are to open at SN pmfiesharp. ‘The next meeting is o ret Mellett on Tuesday, Feb. 5th. Personals Father Cotton who has been via- -m]|l0l\ Church. lllllt Jo B. the N. . m t ‘qt-fwni-sighrlage for met. Ia SPCPCIBTY, Th - conducted The theria held at the home of Marza- of th itlng hi: home here has left for “m Junior 0f fioiiterce _ Elects Ifficer; . ._._... Mr. M. A. Farmer wag ole president of the Junior Ohlmbfil‘ of Commerce at l meeting lost. night of the irectors of fix Chamber, folio n; the annual meeting last week. Other officers elected were: lst vice president-Neil Higgins. 2nd vice president -J. Gordon MacDonald. Secretary-Walthon Gaudet. 'I‘rcasurer—-I-l'. W. Dlck. Chairmen of committees:- Leadership training-H. C. Bo- liaker. ~ Civic affairs-J. O. MacLesn Education-Neil Higgins. Mcmberslilp~Frank Hansen. Health-Earl Taylor. Publicity-A. E. Russell. Tourist-P. R. McCormack. A discussion took place on the question of sponsoring a "get out and vote" campaign in connection with the forthcoming civic elect. ion. It was decided to liold ii spec- iul meeting of, the Chamber on Feb. 4 at which the matter will be further discussed. School. Board Makes Report A total of 2N0 pupils are en- rolled in th four city schools. Ic- cordini; to t e report oi the Board of School Trustees submittnrl. at the annual meeting of the City Council last. night. The enrollment by schools follows. with number of teachers in brutkefs; Prince Street, 5-45 (l8); West Kent 563 (l9); Queen Square 635 (20); Roc-hfurd Square 54'! (161, ln ad- dition there are two manual train- ing instructors. Tho amount paid as stipplemeiits to teachers‘ salaries, less deduct- ions for teachers’ pensions tivl In- come tax, was $40,678.92, Reference is made in the report to thc new flourescent lighting system now installed in all four schools, also to a new brick en- closed fire escape completed at Queen Square School. During thr- ycar $10,000 of the 1944 school debentures were issued. The report summarizes the work done in manual training, domestic sctcnrc and music instruction. The Board's total expenditures for 194.5 were $78,080.33, leaving I deficit of $34.48. Following are the members of the Boaidwith the years in which their terms expire: Government appointees: Dr. I. J Yco. chairman, ‘i948: Dr. J, D. Mcflulgnn. 1946: Dr. A. W. M. Allan, i947; Mr. J. W._Boul- tor, I949. City appointees: M1‘. Erncs‘. A. MacPhee, Foster. 1946; Mr. H. A. K ., 947' Di W. J. P. MacMil- 1948; Mrs. Dorothy Mrs. Helen Mat-Don- ACUTE HOUSING tC0lllll1r1lBd_Il-‘0>m P888 1) e-——-- — -——-— fli-iir" *“ logicallv and reports rendered to the Water Commissioners. u "The Water tsupglietfi the CxlIlnlY-v says thc repor. " o a 11-11110 . highstaridard and u the would their»? in] anv city in Cisréutlttg- u]! M . an: cream sunnie City is also periodically examined in the lniboratori’ During the year more than four thousand four ‘hundred tests were D0l‘tICl'lI1Eduk1Xlb the leagmtoavlmgii r. m . loads. s . guinea. vaginal shears. threat swabs and urincs Health Well Maintained Public health procedures have been well maintained in the city schools. Each autumn. on the re- opening of the schools. all the ohll- dren attendlnil are Riven a quick examination for ccmmunicable die- eases. skin conditions. etc- and anv found are temporarily exclu - During the year 2.207 pu-Dils were given the annual health inspection and all defects found were report- ed to thc parents or guardians of the children. The importance of having these defects corrected was emphasized at the home visits of the school nurse. Some forty-six "Well Baby Clin- ics" were conducted and advice given to young mothers in respect to feeding and care oi their babies. e number of babv visits to the clinic amounted to 72. A dental clinlc for indigent chil- dren was operated semi-weekly for most. of the school veer. Approx- imately eighty clinics were oon- ducted and some one hundred and fifiv school children were treated. The number of treatments given were nine-hundred and seventy-six. A disease prevention clinic was each t av inornin the City health adn during the year by officer and protection was inla- ‘tered to chi i against diph- theria. whooping cough and midt- Pox. At this clinlc 246 were vaccin- ated oinlt small , D6 t- H! Ill hoovnt c and 100 were immunised against dlph. in. the City schoob by the th officer and- public health nurses. Some ‘I64 children were barn in the City lest year and of this num- ber 011 were born in hospital. the . ear l. r genuine of children m.born in Olbital and the mothers and beb- ies are generally reootv better care. with d . are?" ‘" ......"* nllty rate for the cit and Prev- lnce. ‘flhe births, ties and met- $30! which use? 1:.“ wn are recol- . me- tbe Cit we». death and hllbi than is coat-g _ . ~ x Trinity-Ghent Y;.P.II. mam the d __ ma éli igtonrro i/ lit/N gut the genuine at ..... .... ....*.....i".ii‘.".€‘-'“i .1 out of lied tomorrow rarfn’ dz... m’ (to-op. Meeting In City lIall , Seventy-five delegates repre- senting Cooperative Associations from all parts of the Island met in a special membership meeting of the Coopertivc Union of Prince Edward Island held in the City Hall yesterday afternoon and evening. The incorporation of the Union was effected. Mr. Jerome O'Brien. the President, was in the chair. Prof. A.B. MacDonald, Gen- eral Secretary of the Cooperative Union of Canada. was the guest speaker. Prof. A,B. MacDonald discussed the policies oi the Cooperative Union of Canada in relation to the provincial unions at the afternoon session. He gave a most compre- hensive review of the present sta- tus of the question of zncome tax- ation oI cooperatives. "The principle upon which the cooperatives cf Canada have op- posed the payment of income taxes is that they do not make income. therefore they should not pay taxes. Mr. Mac-Donald stated. "They only effect a saving to their ntembers: they do not make any profits. Cooperatives however. pay all other forms oi , taxation." A discussion upon this question was led by Rev. J.D. McNeil} of North Rustco. Many of the dele- gates took part in this discussion. Incorporation of the Cooperative Union was also completed at the afternoon session, when the repro sentatives oi the cooperative groups ‘signed the papers of incorporat- on Mr. 12o P McI-uauc. oi the Ex- tension Department of St. Dun- stairs University. reported on the progress of Radio Farm Forum at the evening sesion. Rev. ME. Fran- cis, Drector of the Extension De- partment, also spoke on the policies oi‘ that Department. ‘ The remainder of the evening meeting was tztkn up with a roundabout discussion on various problems of concern to cooper- atives. Subjects discussed were gl'0lll'i purchasing and selling, hook- kscping systems for cooperatives. fisliernieifs cooperatives, ware- houses. cold storage and marketing IN MEMORIAM MRS. ALBERT H b’ DE Tllcft‘ llflfiifld lway sit ltcr home in Cornwall early Sunday morn- ing Nov. 4, 194b, Mrs. Albert llyoe in her sixty-ninth year. Always of a vigorous and energetic nature it was to the great amazctiient of all that, in the spring she fell ill witAi an incurable disease which an o et-ation in the Prince Edward s- land Hospital alloyed for a time. i’; She was again stricken about the middle of‘ Octcbe and succumb -‘ on the above mentioned date. She bore hcr suffering with wonderful courage and faith, being tenderly cared for by her son and dau h- tcr-in-law together with her sis r Mrs. Warren of North River. Mrs. Hyde was born at York Point a daughter of tilie late Ben- iunin and Lauretta tltidson) Doc- endorff. She was married in Jan. 900. to bert Hyde of Meadow- l-l bank who predeceased ther by 12 years. she leaves to mourn two sons Norman with whom she lived and Charles of Meadowbank. also seven andchlldren, The following sis- ers arid brothers also survive: -_ Ida. Mrs. Ernest Warren of North Itivcr; Lottie. Mrs. Alec Morrison. Moose Jaw; Rachael, Mrs. George Strickland Mo aw- ao, oi ose J , Leona. Mrs. Frank MacLecd. Brook- l , Mass; Wilbert and Geor c of ork Point; Benhmin and ed- erick oi Western Canada. Her funeral was held from the MacLean Funeral Home on Tues- day afternoon to Cornwall United Church. Services were conducted by the Rev. J. R Skinner,‘ assisted by the Rev. A. E. Todd. Du the (munch service. Mr, H yde Land on High", was in Meadowbank cemetery. ‘Illie l-‘ranlr Howard. any Hyde. Fred MacCi-egor. George Hyde. Colin Murray and Hugh MacLean. i-ao-i: Bard of Thanks Norman and Charles Hyde with o thank all hoes ki t wtho so ridly .ie d hem d the illness and tea o their mot er. Mrs. Albert . Also all th who sent lowers and message?‘ of ASPIRiN Si UPS ' gltgzfco Blvlc. Affairs . ‘ ' ‘i; rfiflg. givennbgirf-Iiz’ $33.1.» Mayor Blanchard the annual at in last n’ght oi the City ounc 2 Following la the text of an ad- . dress reed “dint night's meetinl by Hie We: p tar-Blanchard: l has closed, with it has closed the war in Europe and in the Far East. Through the Ursa-O of Almighty God victory has crown- "ed our arms. What words could be be more appropriate now than those of Rudyard Kipling taken from the Rccessional. ‘The tumult and the ahoutln dies, The Captains and the Kings apart, Still stands thine ancient sacrifice A humble and a contrlte heart. LOrd God of Hosts, be with u: yet, Lest we forget, lest wa forget." Let u| never, in the years that lle ahead, falter in the paying of the debt we owe to our returning boys and, girls. The responsibility is ours. Let us shoulder it and see to it that assistance is given them in the adjusting of their lives to civil occupations. And to you members of the City Cotincil, tonight it 1| your duty and mine to present to the citizens of Charlottetown reports of the workings oi thin Council for the year just closed. ~ Tonight formally brings to a close the term of office to which you were elected two years ego. A resume of the City In general for the last year is as follows. Early In the year the Imxisla- tive Assembly extended the limits of the City to include Spring Park. A change in the Public School Act as it affects Charlottetown School Trustee Board places the number of Council appointees at five in place of three as was previously the case, the two new members appointed by your Coun- cil being Mrs. (Dr) Lantz and Mrs. Gordon MacDonald, An extensive brief on Post War Projects was prepared and submitted to the Denutv Minister of Reconstruction and it was included in the brief of our Provincial Government as submitted at the Dominion-Provin- cial Conference. Your Mayor accompanied by your City Clerk attended the con- ference of Mayor's and Municipali- ties hcld at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The passing of our colleague, Al- bcrt T. MacKinnon, mado ncccs- sary a Civic By-Election in ward five, Mr. George Keefe balm; the successful candidate elected to the vacancy. The demobilization of our re- turning men confronted us with a problem of employment an-i in order to impress upon the Gov- ernments our need for financial assistance in this regard, a delega- tion from your Cotincll mot with Mr. Howe, Minister of Reconstruc- tlon, at, Ottawa where our case was presented and much help pro- mised; however. we must never relax in our efforts if we expect to get the assistance necessary to furnish our men with work. We did furnish some work for our returned men in the conver- sion of our Airport to an Emor- gcncy Housing Shelter, and also provided vory comfortable homes for many who were in dire neces- sity. Distinguished Visitors Durini! thc your we had many (listinguisliotl visitors to our Clix. tn mention n few. John Brut-Pu. Lcadcr of thc Opposition in ‘Is Dominion House of Commons. Geh- oral Crerar, Commander of thr- 1st. Canadian Armv. Brlrzadir-z‘ J. C. Stewart, O.C. MD. No. 6 Mr. Gcorgc Moottry, Excoutivo Dita-riot‘ Etimpcan Division of l.'.~\l,RR.A. LL-Cmdr, I-Icnnesscy, H VICS Micmov. Lt. Cmdr. Hallidrv- Y, M. C. S. Charlottetown. Cr" T. Gilmour, H M.C.S. ‘lwlford Mines. Lt. Pope, Submarine U490. Oui"Cit,v organization fol! R severe loss in the passing of out‘ Assessor‘, Mr. J. -C. Sims, in the iisslng of Councillor A. T. Mne- lnnon, and in the passing of our Fire Chief Angus MBCEBCITEIII To their widows and family we cx- tend our sincerest sympathy. It is not my intention, Gentle- mcn, to single out. each Commit- tc-e. you have done a good job and given much of your time In the administering of the Cit affair; You are to be congratuyatcd on and report a surplus of 319222.57 on the years work and In addit- ion a reduction of $63,718.54 In the City debt. You have earned the appreciation o! the tax payers and the satisfaction of knowing that you have done a splendid Job dur: ing the term for which you were clot-ted. The report. of Dr. Keeping shows that the work of our Health 0f- ficer is still of thc same high stnn- dard. We regret the continued indis- golltion of Dr. Croken and ho e will soon be about again In t e gapaclty oi full time Food Inspec- , or a splendid year's work well done with practlcallya balanced budget. ’I‘he report of the Commissioners of Sewers and Water Supply and deserving of congratulations. In conclusion I wish to extend to the City ark, Mr. Fullerton and his stat, Mr. Meiservy, Mr Abbott and the men under thei supervision. llr. Seller, Chief Birt- wirtle and his officers, and all civic employtes. my appreciation for a hard year's work well done. and for the many courtesies extended me during 1M6. - Te yeti Councillors. m thanks for‘ your (so-operation t roughout tit; year. Transport Command To Move From Doryal Canadian Ireul ha. fl~A r a record v c inclu of more t t aoren’ theukgieitv n um sine a r force .'l‘raii ayor. Reviews being ablc to come here tonight um - . al The School Board report shows I 8 again of the very high standard l" ' T" “t... t -;"~".t:: ' » of ‘rune- . .‘ ,1“... atncent time» . . DIM!‘ - » "° icognMfi, I 8 PM. Jan. Jan. 31, Thu.: “EMERGING Feb. Feb. All Welcome. , . t. , ~ , int-gusset. » - . MeIVElT-PS Text , ' ’ CHARLIE McIVEB . “_ " ' 35 Eqottleltlflfreetk- Q ~ I t inland-Educational 86min“- - FIFTH couple's M, Conducted by MRS. ROBERT LEE iuorrsrr AT QUEEN Horst. ‘ JANUARY 21 to FEBRUARY" 1o, mcnusrvr: DAILY 1 WORLD J USTICE.” 1. FrL: ‘TI-IE POWER 0F THOUGHT.” . 2, Sat.: ‘TONE, COLOR, RHYTHMfH-A Musicale. DAILY PRAYER service-occasion P.M. Without‘ Fee or Collection. m MEMDBIAM MIL ANDREW GILLIS On December 3i Mr. Andrew Glllis died at Our dy of Mercy Hospital, Toronto, at the iige of ninety-six. His wife, Mary Jane Morris, daughter of the late Pat- rick Morris, died some years ago in Sydney. Mr. Glllis was born at Bear River and spent the earlier part. of his married life in Grand Trad adic. From there the family mov- ed to Sydney. He lvuves to mourn two daugh- ters, Mrs. Frances Boyd, 60 "iiouns- slow Heath Road, Toronto, and Mrs. Mary Kennedy, 5B Bloomfield St., Buffalo. The funeral took place from 8t. Cecilia's _Church. Toronto. The celebrant of thc- funeral mass was the-Rcv. Frederick Lynch, SJ. Among the pallbearers was Flying Officer Jamcs Lynch. Mass cards were sent by Mrs. Agnes Egan, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McIntyre, Mrs. John Morris and family, Mrs. Ncllic Morris. and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Trainer. CAR I-‘Ysiii? if? (Coittinucm Page 1) In yesterday's issue it was ‘noct- rcctly stated that a delay of sev- eral hours in the train service was due to delay in unloading freight at Borden. There was no delay in this connection but the ferry was held up for several hours due to ice conditions in the Strait. Monday afternoon the ferry left Borden at 1.10 and did not reach Tbruich- ttne until 5 pm. She loft Tormen- tlnc at 5.15 and d-‘d not. reach Bor- den until 805. Freight union“ operations as usual were handled gxpeditiouslv at Borden on Mon- fly. ANNUAL MEifrING (Cotttin/uedjgn Page 1) thc assistance the lvliayor and Council had given the Club in its constniction of the Victoria Park Speedway. Mayor J E. Blanchard presided with all Councillors present. A fair- ly large number of citizens attend- ed the meeting which is ' annual meeting of the Council. After the various reports on Fin- present ance, Street Dmartmeiit. Lights. Health. Property. Tenders, Police Department. Sewers and Water Supply. e‘c were read. the meet- ing adiourned. * Resolutio Passed At thc o zning of the meeting,- the follow ng resolutions were passed: "Whereas Olly debentures to the unt of 829.000 have matured on or prior to the 2nd day Decehr bei- in the year 1946, nnd this Council has statuwry authe ity to issue refunding debentures o the amount of one-half of the debent- ures so matured. ‘Ii-IIIRMORE BE IT RIBOLVEI) that the Finance Committee be authorised to issue as on the 9rd day of December 19-46, debentures- to the amount of $lt.500.‘to be for a term of twenty years bearing in- $500,.’ and $100.. and nominations o these d the best advantage, with as from December 1946. and to deposit the pro- m to thfi ‘i’; 46f“ tbs City in e Royal an no e, (Moved . B. Earle ggnald, seconded by Ccun. I. ‘ t the Finance Gouimitteb be in form hereto annexed ‘and 3 per “ l‘ . by gun. or Iilftcvvn ~ K. or c. Social _- Evening- A social evening held thoroughly enjoyed. . Vocal solos Miss Dorothy Peters and Mr, Lomsn McAulay; step dances by Miss_ Juliette LeClair and Mr, 5min"? 149316"? guitar selection companied on to violin b -. Connie Dolron. n y M] Music was furnished by Mrs. Veroule Ahesrn, Messrs. Connie end Arthur Doiron, Aeneas Curléy and George Reid. 1W0 sketches featured the pro- Donald and Mr. Wilfred Smith taking leading roles, followed by "The Ghost Show" with Messrs. Connie Ledlair,‘ Wilfred McKenna. Leonard McDonald. Competition for a box of choco- lates for the couple chosen as 1h,- most graceful waltrers resulted in a tie between Mf-‘lfid Mrs. Ivan Berrigen and Mr. and Mrs. Steele. In the draw the former couple won out. contest, with R. n. Bradley. Em- mett McDonald. Leo DesRocheit. Ronnie McDonald taking port also was declared a tie. Dancing, lunch and the National Alnthem brought the averting to I c use. - NEW WATER SUPPLY (committal-Ft Page _ s) ward in solving some of our rup- ply problems. Q ‘it Pension Fmd “For many years. this Corolla- ity of having some form of on. or government fund for permancnt employees oi our P55171101‘. ' Ilfi encourage permanency, pf ment, to enable ret‘ ’ age when efficiency ill. urd rily impaired, to relieve thfCo mi . sion from the moral dilly casual and unpredictablel, ccs against absolute need,‘ :0 gi employees a reasonable runcc of safety, and torequlre regular contributions from them their own protection. “We have during the past eight een months studied many types oi pension plans in practice iwothci cities and towns In Canada, have studied reports on systems used by fifty-seven Water Works par menta in the United State: and 1r detail have Investigated Dominion "Government Annuities and “The Public Service Superannuation Act“ Durand last year by our Pro- vincial Government. "After lengthy discussion and very serious c nslderatlon, we had prepared with competent legal as- sistance. a draft of a superannu- ation plan with the following hus- lc fcatures,-- ‘ l. Effective date to be January ist, to ran 4 . t. , _ 2. Limitation to “Amman: om- Elgyees only. . tirement at an for women e mutual agraementn" 4. As contributions by emplo Commission of 5% _ dsble BI and “As the regular mee ' Commissioners held out . 1 . frwas mtsvedg and carried unanimous! .' draft oi a auperannuot Presented to the mo! cepted in its entlretylfla Water Allllylll to - i d d {Llébnlgrtvugiaef ma! x re g , ‘d m“ s an repor I ‘will’ 0 not: in...“ pa" M." .1: . l in excellent op tit“; — . _, < ~ I tar-warn ~.\ slon has recognized» the dosh- ‘l.- The moving causeaiwere, ftow for men. . t; ice show acentinued 7 - re water. - in, ‘ uill ‘ a Qquipmeeilrptggmllog whirl. gs’ vLm-.un-A~»Q( 30, Weds “NINE CORNERSTONES 0F PERMAN- ENT PEACE”-Syrnposlurn. . ~ t . Knights of Columbus hall‘ 1:“ cnlng was largely attended and? were rendered by ' and solo by Mr. Arthur Dolrovi, sc- . gram. The first was “The Quack‘ Operation" with Mr. Leonard Mc-, R. E. Bradley, and Reg, Roy and" Fred I The result in a step dancing ~ has been a satisfactory step for- Q > v1. - n w- in P‘ w ent anti t .5 fllgwan 1 ve , toward? ,. t. I t a from oflective date equal ‘ supen ' a tl - ' .l‘.i‘.‘é1.°2r"€£ 9.23;“ ‘b.5522 I Departments. 1. .,. i. usu ‘ ‘nrebtice - tar- - gnuoc-n“ '4 'QZQSL- .L-L~.--- w