. iiilll-C for a. girl and blue for a boy. I .--miiuiator Childrenisjleai I . groups this winter. DECEMBER 21. 1951. Scotch Plaid Latest Thing In By Palsy Mlulu PARIS. Dec. 30 --(Reuters)-- scotch plaid is the latest thing in cliildi'en'E clothes for all Is0 Fabric design plays a more im- portant role than the silhouette which remains simple and unclut- icred. All types of plaid weaves. colors and patterns are stressed for tod- piers, through to- teen-age and "ieune fllle" dresses. These effects are smart and practical, besides beiiig a boon to harassed mothers who are worrying about the clean- ei"5 bill. small designs are to be had in iiuol, cotton and taffeta fabrics. ..nen highlighted with crisp white pique collars and cuffs. shepherd's check and tweeds are 9250 new. Solid-toned fabrics. in- cliidlng light-weight woolen ma- lP:'lills and cottons. are trimmed uiili embroidery. applique or .smockirig.. Paris shops offer baby clothes and accessories which are both ;'l':llIlalCiIl and lovely. This year. the ,-ycatest demand is for pure white iuycttes. replacing the, accepted ('lll'l5tEnlnH and "party" clothe: s ;iiul'e the same dainty hand em- l)l'f7ldel'lCS and real lace furbclows -fiat have adorned French babies for centuries. Dominique shows a clever new i-.-:nLcr overall with matching per- covcr. it covers the i-.'ll7)' from head to foot with bond .iiiri mittens attached, and zips lulcii from tiie feet up the inside of die leg. The fabric is waterproof iiillillll, Both the suit and blanket ;li'nlCCl.0I are lined with woolley l'.l1llO lllmll. ' As soon ns children start walk,- .. adaptations of apron skirts. ':i.gh-waisted yolres. draped sashes mid puff sleeves set the keynote. Dominique is showing classic iifllcl hair polo coats complete with matching leggings for two. m.i--aids. other coats. for both luvs and girls, are featured in furry beaver cloth. in belted-back zsier styles. Retires As Head of c.u.n. Passenger Service MONTREAL, Dec. 20-At the end of this week. a man who has the rzigihic gift of knowing how to max friends and keep them will ;tii' n "in the direction of the pn- s 2- t"aflic department of Am- 6- ms largest railway system and retire on pension. He is Albert A. Gairriiiier. general passenger traffic li:."ll9ge!' of the Canadian Nstiomi ii.-illways, who, on Saturday be- immcs 65. the company's retirement REP. ,, Last: night. his fellow officers at C N.R. headquarters honored him i.l. a reception. at which he re- rrivcd a scroll and a purse of money, the presentations being made by John Puilen. vice-presi- dint. traffic. Earlier in the month. to , mark his 'forthcoming retirement. Mr. (iurdiner was guest of honor at s !i'CPI)tl0lI in Chicago. given by of- ficials of the C.N.R. traffic de- pnrtment in the United States. on that occasion, Mr. Gardiner was iirrsented with a purse of money- 'o'.' George L. Bryson. passenger traffic manager. D . BIRTHS. MARRIAGES DEATHS i 50: per insertion nimns . Tfivonrirr-At fiie P. E. 1. llilFplllll on Wednesday. Dec. 19, liiiil. to Mr. and Mrs. David Ax- worihy (nce Auslinc Smith). North Miitonpa son. Raymond Harry. weight 7 lbs, 11 ozs. DEATHS FIIABBE-At 214 Wcymouth St-. l)c('. 20. 1951. Joseph W. Crabbe in his 80th year. The remains are resting at the Cutcllffe Funeral llnrIle' where the funeral will be In-id Saturday afternoon, service starting at 2 o'clock. Interment in the People's Ccmctery. him-NI-;ll.IpAt. the Prince County liospitnl on Wednesday. Dec. 19. Rev. J. Douglas MncNeill in his -15th year. Funeral Saturday morn- inc. December 22nd, with Solemn Requiem High Mass at 10 am. The rcmains will be transferred from his late residence on North Mur- kct Street lhisevenlnget. 1.80 pm. nnd will be in state at St. Paul's Viiurch until Saturday morning. STEWART-At Fredericton, P. E. 1.. Dec. 20th. 1961. Jim. Wesley Stewart. use 64 years. Remains rcsfing at the Andrew Funeral Home until Friday evening then forwarded to her late residence Where a short funeral service will hr held on Saturday. Dec. 22nd M 1.30 pm. followed by service at Hampshire United Church at Burial in Hampshire 2-30 D.ni. (Zcmeiery. i Guardian. The report iiEill'itAl. iillAiiIlIAll This column is reserved for new- of less! interest. but advertising of 3 survey nature may in inserted I nu seats I wore. strictly rur- uble in advance. l NEW REVISED hockey ulcs at Jack Cameron's. We All mun: loud report- from owners using our Winter- Clete tlru. 'l'enton'r Accessories. MES. JOIlNlTON'S LADlliS' WEAII-December Specials. IMLMEB ELECTRIC for Hest- ing Pads. Egg Cookers and Elec- tric Clocks. UNIVERSAL JOINTS, timing gears Ind timing chains for all cars. 'f'anton's Accessories. TWO FLIGHTS WEEKLY in nu Magdalen Islands. P. Q P1100: Maritime Central Airways Limited sched- SUNBEAM Mlxmusters. Toast- masters, froninasters and Shave- masters. Toombs Music Store. SUEDETTE 7; washing. drying and polishing. Superior to organic Chamois. Tnnton's Accessories. POLICE COURT-There was I! clear docket in the Slipcndiory Magistrate's court yesterday morn- ins. FOR EASY starting install a General Electric motor heater in your car. Sold at Tanlon's Acces- series. CHURCH OF SCOTLAND -- Travelling favourable. Services Dec. 23. Argyle Shore :11 am. Birch Hill 3 p.m., Sunday School 2 p.m.: Charlottetown 7 pm. Rev. J. H. Bishop. HUNTER RIVER. CHARGE - Servicca Dec. 23rd. Wiltnhirc 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Whcuiley River C.G.I.T. Vesper Service 3 p.m.; Hunter River 7.30 p.m. with Christmas music. Rev. Howard Christie. minister. WILL OBSERVE HOLIDAY .. December 25 and 26, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, are statu- tory holidays. and as such win be observed by all employees of the Provincial Government. it was stated yesterday by Premier J. Walter Jones. PREMATURE RUlti0RS- Rum- or: were current in the city last night that Premier J. Walter Jones had been named to the Canadian Senate. The Premier first laughed and then flatly de- nied them when queried by The apparently originated in a letter addressed to The Hon. Senator Jones. The Premier showed the envelope and said he received "lots of them ad- dressed that way." FUNERAL SERVICES - The funeral of the late Mrs. M;ii':z:iret Cole was held yesterday afternoon from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Peterson. 63 Chest- nut St. The service at the home was nducted by the Rev. J. T. Ibbott, followed by service in st. Mark's Anglican Church, Kans- inston. service at the church nnd grave was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Colfillmid. Pail bearers were Reg Hiltz. Roy I-Iiltz. Largo Bryenton. Alvin Bryenton. James Sheen. John Cameron. Interment was in French River Cemetery. ST. JAMES SUNDAY SCHOOL PARTY-In spite of the incle- ment weather Wcdnesdny even- ing. the children of St. James Sunday School turned out in force for their annual Christmas party. After a lovely supper motion pic- tures were shown and carols were sung by the Junior choirs. The arrival of Santa was the high spot of the evening as he was pre- vailed upto to treat. the young- sters to song as well its apples and candy. OBSERVED loath BIBTHDAYM Mrs. Agatha Hamill. of 4903 Pilin- ney Ave., Seattle, Washington. re- cently celebrated her 105th birth- day at her home. Mrs. Hnmlll. who has been bedridden for the past several years, was born in Prince Edward Island and moved with her parents to Maine when she was two years of age. She has resided in Seattle since 1902. In a clipping received from the Seattle "Post-Intelligence". Mrs. Hlmlll is shown being presented with a birthday cake by her 64-- your old son, Arthur. FOR IIALIFAX--Another group of flveirccruits left here yester- day for Number 1 Personnel De- pot. -Halifax. for final document- ation prlor to.en.tering Canada's Army. Tmvelling by Maritime Central Airways were M. A, Ahoarn. Summeralde: A. J. Maye, West Covehead: A. H. Whiteway. Murray River; W. L. Bevan and E. 'I'. Cudmore. both of Chai'- lottetown. APPEALS DISMISSED - Two appeals were d-ismiucd in "Su- preme Court yesterday morning. one a conviction under the Temp- erance Act and the other a con- viction under the Excise Act. Chief Justice '1'. A. Campbell pre- sided. The appeals were from George (2. Shepherd. convicted on 1 charge under the Temperance Act. and Irving Macxinnon. con- victed under the Excise Act. CIIBISTMAS DECORATIONS .. Joining with business houses and private homes in the Yuletide decorating are several Government departments. Both front and back of the Provincial Building will ii.Il. Micylean - ususnrsnun l:MllAl.MIv:ll c............-. we Noni: wuutiln moss us soon have huge lighted Christmas trees in lace. The trees have bani obtained and are ready for netting in place. The Treasury Office in the old Bank of Canada Building also has its own staff Christmas ties already lighted and decorated in the spirit of the season. hlaflflddlfrllillll ti: Coutilltetl around i er ve sen s - lly decor-et?l. nether of the m. . in offices to Join in the icuonsi celebration is the Travel Bureau which has its own tree gslly lighted lo and to the joy- ous holiday. Sea cadets Enjoy Fine Tudioy Dinner sen Cadets of the P.ll.I. Divi- vision of the Nevytliesgue of Can- sda were guests last night at a turkey dinner held in the United Church Assembly Hall. There were 10 cadets present with their offic- ers and a number of invited rliests. Mir. J.J. Morris. president of the P.E 1. Division. presided as chair- man and welcomed all present. After the dinner the boys and guests ptcceeded to the barracks where they enjoyed an evening of entertainment and films. ' The catering for the dinner was done by the women of the Ladies Auxiliary with the music being supplied by Mr. Alex Macbesn. s.n.u. students Visit Orphanage A splendid flvlire on. the part of the students of Saint Duns!-en's University, led by Mr. John Eldon Green, a graduate of that school and now of the Family Allowance office, was revealed in their visit to St. Vincent's OrphsnsgeAWed- nesday. - it was just before the students temporarily disbanded for the Christmas holidays and they wanted to bring some of their own Joy in Chrtstnial to youngsters who are not so fortunate as they. The boys nottonly had treats for the youngsters but they also supplied a. very eniayable bit of entertain- ment to amuse thorn. Not the least the sudents left in porting. It was 15 geese to assure a real Canadian Christmas dinner to those in the Orphanage. HOLIDAY LEAVES - Ivn Navel tradition the staff of IIM.CS. Queen Charlotte will split the year end holiday. Half the staff will be off duty for the Christians season while the remainder will have the New Year holiday. WORST SECTION - Motorists found the main highway to Sum- merside in good condition last night with the exception of the hill at Hunter River, which is very dangerous to traffic approaching that centre from the City. TRANSFERIIED - R. C. M, P. constables Grant M. Mud!-esn. is scheduied'tn leave here January 2. 1952, on transfer to British Columbia. Also leaving the Prov- ince are Constables G. .D. Hump-liirey. of the Montague De- tachment, and H. E. Brooks, of Summersidc. Expected here about the end of the year to replace them are Constables Watson, Woolaver and Ai-vay. all from the depot at Rockcilffe, voriuric. CABOLS TONIGHT - The carol singing by the Senior Choirs in front; of the Provincial Building last evening was postponed due to the delay in the erection of the Christmas tree caused by the storm on Wednesday. The pro- gramme will be held tonight as scheduled between seven and sev- en thirty in order to allow mem- bers of the Zion Church Choir to Participate in the candlelight Ser- vice in their church. , ON LEAVE FROM KOREA - Pte. D. M. Woodside of Kenslng- ton is among the third drsft,of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patrlcisls which will arrive home in time for Christmas. Although the troops will not arrive in Seattle until in- day. the Canadian Army has ar- ranged with the E. C. A. F. to fly them to the nearest airfield to their homes. They will then start 30 days leave as part of the rotation plan wiisrcby soidiersarc eligible for return to Canada. af- ter twelve months service in the war theatre. SANTA VISITS KINSMEN -- santa Claus visited the Charlotte- town Kinemen club last night and distributed gifts among the members as the Club held its bl. monthiy meeting at the Charlotte- town. Dr. F. A. Maclsdillan was chairman and Mr. Gus Downe was co-chairman. Dr. Spacek of the Provincial Department of Health and Welfare was guest speaker and he told of his impressions and cxnerienccs in Canada. Dr. Snac- ck came here from Czecho-Biov- nkia. Following the traditionsf vis- it of Santa the members engaged in carol singing. New members in. troduced to the meeting were Mes- srs. A. B. ryePasti and Larry Dal- cv. NARROW EIUAPE - Paul I-lead, aged six years of 96 Sydney Street was unhurt yesterday sf- tcr being struck by in car on Kent Street. Three other minor traffic accidents were reported to the City Police. Two can sustained damage to the fenders when they collided at the intersection of Prince and Water Streets. and the lenders of another car were dun- esed when it collided with a truck at the intersection of ritz- roy and I-Illlsboro streets. A car backina out of e parking place on Grafton Street sustained dam. age to the rear fenders and trunk when it struck I cor trsvelillig west. The right fender and grill of the second car were deranged. ' Mr. Frank Newsome. Iiose -Vsl- ley. was I visitor to Charlottetown on Thursday, December Both. Mr. Robert M. Agnew. ueienco-i student at Dalhousle University, has arrived home for the Christ- mas holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Agnew. Up- per Prince Street. part of the gesture was the gift (0? 85.00 to the T. B. League. odd this meeting will be at .. THE GUARDIAN. Estimates Fire loss Al Ig.000 The fire loss suffered when the barn and poultry of Mr. Anson Maolguohlan. Soutih Milton. burn- ed early yesterday morning was estimated by" Mr. Macpauohian to be approximately 515.000. He said it was only partially covered by insurance. The, fire started shortly before 3 s. In. yesterday and made con- siderable headway before -fire fighters got to the scene. Efforts of the Charlottetown firemen un- der Captain Gordon Stewlrt. of the Chemical Hose Company, and the many neighbors who quickly gathered. prevented the blaze from spreading to the nearby cattle burn. water in the pamper taken from the city ran out and fire- men and neighbors then threw snow on the blaze. Lost in the fire were the large 100 by 30 foot barn housing the Poultry Ni: well as sporoximateiy 4,000 capons. 2,400 broilers and 700 pullgs. Th fire for a time threatened the Meobsuchlan :home as well, but fireproof shingles covering the residence aided in saving it. Cause of the blaze had not been determ- ined last night, . To continue llew Icing The Puck Pule LETHBRIDG-E, Alta, Dec. 20 - ) - Secretary-manager J. Harper Perry of the Western Can- ada. Junior Hockey League said to- day the loop will not revert to the old icing-the-puck rule as voted by the Canadian Amateui Hockey Association executive. "I've talked to coaches, man. agers and referees in every city in the league," Parry said. Wmey all went to continue with the new rule. Nelrly every hockey man in the west wanted to keep the new rule in effect but officials down east wanted the old one and voted that way." The G. A .H. A, executive voted 13 to 10 in favor of returning to the old rule which allows the puck to be fired into the end zone from just across the centre line. The new rule. put. into effect this yssrpin an attempt to eliminate gauging in corners, calls for the puck to be carried or passed over the blue line without reaching the goal line. Sidewalk Bylaw To Be Enforced 4 Business firms and household- ers who have not properly taken care of their sidewalks are due for an unwelcome surprise today. City Police have been order-.-d to literally "ring doorbells" in the case of all who have not com- plied with the City Ordinance compelling the occupant of the Property to keep the sidewalk in front of it clear. ' Questioned last night about the situation Mayor J. D. Stwart said it was simply a case of citizens refusing to accept their civic re- sponsibility. He agreed that all citizens did not have sand or ashes available, but said that salt could be put over the icy surfaces or it could be chopped away. Many citizens were complain- ing yesterdsy about the inability to navigate safely on the side- walks and it was freely admitted by s number that they would-not venture on normal shopping trips to the centre of the city due to the icy conditions. DAIILIN error: w. i. on Monday evening. December 3, the Dariington W I. held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Ddnald;MacPherson. The meeting opened "Ode" followed by the "Creed." Roll call was answered by eight members and three visitors and one new member was welcomed. The minutes of last meeting were read. approved and signed and the correspondcn was read. includ- ing s. thank-you note for fruit sent. It was decided to write 3. letter to Miss Robbins concerning the price of electric light rates. it was movedupnd seconded to send A bill of as cents was paid and a done- tlon of 3200 was received from Mrs. Hewett. The Red Cross committee pestl- ed out work to the members and it was decided to send for cod ell tablets for the children. Collec- liver tion was so cents. Roll call for next meeting to In exchange of New Year's gifts the home of Mrs. Nell Campbell. Programme committee is to be Mrs. Mncinnis and Mrs. Angus MscPherson. , The program consisted of con- tests which were wen by Mrs. Dc-nsld MacPherson. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and a delicious lunch was then served by the IN MEMORIAM In loving emory of a den- Wife and Mo r. Mn. Dun Bllley, who tested away June 5. 1051. Tonight the stars ere shining on I grave not far away. When they laid our darling mo- Cher Ix months ago today. --- llllg heaven wind: blew softly Iteiaumlng to spend his christ- mu holidays in this city is II. C. M. 1:. commie n. w. rrr. mil- fnx. ratio was one of the more popular police efficerrdurinz the 010! that led Ind hallowed spot when the one we loved lies sleeping And shell never be forgot- four years he spent here and in summer-ilde and Screen Iavtngly remembered by line- bcnd and Family. with the - CHARLOTTETOWN ciiristinas concert At lion ilhuroli Hall The annual Christmas Concert and Treat of the Zion Presbyter- ian Church Sunday School was held before a lame and apprecia- tive audience last night. cooln- psnists for the evening were Mrs- Peterr MacDonald. Fave Hlckox. Sandra Sutherland. Carol Stav- ert and Jane Hall. Acting as chairman Wls Mr. J. E. R. Mac-. Ewen. The following is the pro- gramme: Recitation: "rhe Announcers"- Paul Whelan and Donnie Nelson. Duet: "Hang Up The Baby's Stocking"-Anne and Roland Hic- kox. solo: "Away In A Manse!"- Judy Lea. " Recitation: "As Sm-all As I- Sl-iiriey Nicholson. Recitation: "Just Wait"-Bah bare Foster. solo by Heather MacPherson. Recitation: "Our Hearts Are Gay"-Donna James. ' Recitation: "Two Little EY05'-' Cher 1 Ma srrie. Regltatioifgftlf I Were Santa"- Barry Altkcn. " Recitation: "A Good Swap - Robert Mar,-Nutt. Christmas Song: Heather Black. Janet Roper. Sadie MacDonald. Lynn Loftus. song: "if I were You" - Helen Mscinnis. Elaine Reynolds. Vic- key MaeNevin. Margaret Burns- Recitation: "My Christine! Prayer"--Marilyn D0"-Se-” , Recitation: "I'm Small - Eliz- abeth Douse. Dialogue: "Gifts"-Wendy Mc- Donald. Gail Lofvus. Norma Birt. Part 2 Hymn: "Silent; Night". Chorus: ':We Are A Band Of Children"-Zion Mission Band. Exercise: "I'd Like T0 H581 A Broadcast"-Gary Darrach. James Stavert. James Webb. B0bbY Burns. - " Recitation: "A Secret - Bev- erly MacPheison. V Song: "Jesus Loves Me'-Joan MacDonald. song: Judy MacDonald Donna Sutherland. Recitation: "The Week Before Christmas"-Ralph Beaton. " Exercise: "'!)'1iie Ccilhrlstmas Star -M . D ' asa- Sorrig. tfltrizlcmrfe Upon The Mid: night Clear" - Miss MacKay's Class. . . Dialogue: "A Christmas Disap- point.men-t"-Norman Haynes and Roger Worth. . H Two Choruses: "JIHSTO 391-5' and "Frosty The Snowmbn"-The Brownies. Recitation: "A Puzzle" ... Verna Lee Ford. p " Recitation: "Christmas Story - Marilyn White. ' Exercise: Miss Mac-Recs Class. Duet: "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer"-Phyllis and Margaret MacMlilsn. " Exercise: "Away In A Ming” .,Misses Garnhum and MacEach- emts classes. . " ReClbIblO;'lI "Christmas Eve - Shirley Bo sner. , Exercise?! t'Mothers Always D0' -Four gir 5. , ,, Song: "Jolly Old St. Nicholas -Mrs. Leals Class. . , Play: by Miss Whites Class- Corena steel. Pamela Farciuhir” son, Joan King. Helen C00k- The" ma Maclfadyen, Arlene Larter. Beryl Shelfoon and Mary Mec- Geriiiii; "A Kettle of Gifts"- Eieht 'ls. Isolotgnby Shirley Beilv y ,, Dialogue: "Deaf Uncle Sim - Raymond MacLean. Bobby 1:83- Archle Mac!-Iadven. Allan Sm th. and st iriing MacFadyen. Rlymond Wilson. , Dialogue and Chorus: "Christ- mas"-Elizabeth Small. Gail Part- ridge. Suzanne MscLeod. Elli Macxenzie. Isabel Downe. Amie MacGee. Norma Mac-Donald Recitation: "In Closinl"”DWI' las MacDonald. Following the end of. the Dro- gram, Santa Olaus arrived with gifts for everyone. nose VALLEY w. I. The regular meeting of the R088 valley Women's Institute was held on Dec. 5th at the home of Mrs James Cousins. with six members and three visitors present. Th: maiden: opened the meetincwan members repeated the "Creed in unison. followed by roll call. Tile minutes of the last meeting ware read and approved. The teacher reported towels bought for school and the bill for same was paid. and also reported seep WIS needed. Mrs. ciiowan and Mrs. Eriami Cousins were ailiiolnted 0" W9 school committee for the next three months. 32.00 was voted for T. B..Leasue and it was agreed that a letter be sent to the Public Utilities Commlssionu and that regular reports of the meetings be sent to the press. A "Get-well" card to be sent to members or any be others who are hospltaliud. The second lesson on "Interior Decorating" was then read. Each member Ilrecd 10 ml” 4 355- M sugar into candy to be sold It Christmas concert. Plans for holding I. bazaar were left until the next meeting. Col- ' ” amounted to 450- Mrs. Ohowsn invited the mem- here to her home for the January meeting, with 'roil cell to be ari- swei-ed by A joke or a fine. Mrs. Wm. MacDonald and Mrs. Ju. cousin: to have charge of the pro- gram. Meeting closed by the Mll- pah Benedlction. A "Food" contest. put on by Mrs. Mackenzie. was won by Mrs Cliowan. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. bringing the evening to I close. . c... or Tlioniis I want to sincerely thank the doctors. nurses. nurses-aides. er- derlies. and all my friends who visited me and sent cards and much-appreciated parcels. during my recent stay as a patient in the Provincial Suneforium. Alec Murphy, Emerald Sialln Vs. Santa: Battle Behind Iron Curlelii LONDON. Dec. 20-(Reuters) - A Stalin vs. St. Nicholas battle is being waged behind the Iron Cur- tain. The forces of the Reds are messed against traditional eb- servsnce of the Old Gentleman's arrival Christmas eve. The Communists don't object to Santa Claus in person-the Rus- sian: honor him themselves under the name of Grandfather Frost. But they're determined to wipe out or reduce sharply all re- ligious obssrvarices. Russians authorities lg n o r e Christmas and contend there never was a babe in the manger. They concentrate celebrations on the new year, with a mixture of klds' parties and Communist slog- ans. Traditions Die Hard Party mhiefs try to turn Christ- mse into a folk festival. but old traditions die hard. Reports indi- cats that Santa is fighting back. Predominantly Roman Catholic countries such: as Poland. Czechoslovakia and Hungary still went to observe Christmas. So does the Communist-ruled part of Germany. Since the party has to come to some kind of working agree- ment with the church in many matters, Christmas celebrations are tolerated in many Iron Cur- tain countries. In Russia. Dec. 25 and 26 are ordinary work days. The Ortho- dox Church celebrates Christmas with is religious festival about 10 days later, since they still work on the old-style calendar. In Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary workers previously have had one or l.wo days off at Christmas. In Poland this. year they'll all have to work. But there will be church services Christmas eve and Christmas Day. One sign of Christmas is the Ciirlstmas tree. In Russia it is a "Yoika" or fir free, which is the symbol for new year children's parties. In Czechoslovakia city fathers put up a traditional Christmas tree in Prague's old town square Dec. 16. The Lord Mayor made clear this was a "Russian-style" tree and really had nothing to do with Christmas. "Peace Gnomes" In Eastern Germany party chiefs are encouraging the kids to stage Christmas pantomime: with "peace gnomes" playing leading roles. The "peace gnomes" preach peace the raucous Communist the "peace - loving countries" battling against the witches and devils of the "imperialist" world. The United States Government is chief devil. Yet East German radio stations have been broadcasting Christmas music for some time-presumably to show these arcnlt the sole prerogative of non-Communist West Germany. But, what about "Scrooge?" Charles Dickens is one of the most popular foreign writers in Russia. But his "Christmas Carol". the story of old Scrooge, the miser who became intoxicated with the Christmas spirit and mended his ways, is never men- tioned. Pilol lniuredw In Crash Dies CALGARY. Dec. 20-(CP)-F0. Cyril Douglas Wilkcn, 27, of Saslc. died in hospital Wednesday of frostbite and exposure suffered Wihilft tmiil-led 40 sub-zero hours in s wrecked R. C. A. F. trainer plane 1.000 feet up a Southern Alr.-bertamouniain last week. Wllken'I hands and feet were badly fi-oetbitten. He was ferrying a Harvard aircraft from Trenton. Ont. to Ciaresholm, Aita., via Calgary when he was caught in a snowstorm last Wednasday. He was unable to land at Calgary, and crashed at the 7.000-foot. level of Mount Head. about 40 miles southwest of Calgary. The crew member aboard the Harvard. Cpl. Clifford Miles John- son, 32. of Canterbury. N. B.. was uninjured. way-as envoys from Moscow and . A New Electric iRates Subject Of Protest for power at peak periods. which occur between the hours of 4-8 I'- m. in the months November to February inclusive. Where lets! users have been able to clause their own peak periods to differ- ent hours from those mentioned above. they have been granted a lower rate. The ultimate objective is to maintain a steady output of power throughout the entire twenty four hours. At the present time. the plant of the company has to have sufficient generating facilities to cope with the four hour peak per- lod. No rate increase: have been made since 1938 with the excel)" tion of a small raise to cover higher fuel costs in 1947. and members of the Commission said that it was unfortunate that the change in rate structure come at Representations against the new rate schedule for the Maritime Electric Company were made yes- terday by a delegation from Hun- ter River and vicinity at I hear- ing before the Public Utilities Commission. , The six delegates. who were ap- pointed at a meeting recently in Hunter River to wait upon the Commission were Han. R. R. B l. K.C., M.L.A.. Rev. Howard Chr I- tlel. Rev. Father .1. C. Pltre, Ray Bannall. Harold Bagriull and Clif- ford Proude. Chairman of the Commission is Judge C. St. Clair Tralnor. and members W. R. Bren- nan and L. B. MacMillan. A short brief was read by Rev. Mr. Christie in which comparisons were made with the old rates and the general percentage increases. for farms. small businesses and community centres. With reference to the. use of electricity by the some time as an increase in churches. it was pointed out that rates was put into effect. evening services are held only One of the main difficulties. once a month in many rural they said. was that the average consumer in P.E.I. was such 8 small consumer and to raise the revenue of the company in order to attract capital for expansion it .was unavoidable that the percent- iagc raise for the small consumer would be high. A clearer picture will be obtained in August after the new rates have been in effect for a whole year. they stated. The wide spacing of consumers in rural areas. with the necessity for separate transformers. result- ing in power losses. was mention- ed as a reason for the high rate to individual rural consumer. The churchcs. it was suggested. could obtain some measure of relief by using power on a short term sup- ply contract with a four month minimum. churches. and yet the rates for these have been raised by four hundred per cent. Churches and Hall: It was felt that churches and community hall: should be given a lower service charge, and while farmers were not vigorously op- posed to the increased rates as they affect the farm use of power. they are generally opposed to all raises where they also affect com- munity centres because they have to foot the entire bill, either dir- ectly or indirectly. 7 Protests were also voiced at the size of the increase and why there had not been is flat percent- age increase across the board. in- stead of a large percentage raise to the small consumer while some large users have had their rates cut. in an explanation of the reasons Prescription Specialists for the change in structure of the rates. members of the Com- mission emphasized that they themselves were impartial, as was the expert they had engaged to drought the new structure. The old rate system. they said, was hopelessly outmoded and very un- Johnson & Johnson Cor. Kent I Prince Sis. wieldy. Your Family Drug New System Required Story A "new system was required mainly to avoid furlhci demands FOR. THE LAST MINUTE SHOPPER. - The Toylsnlls In both the Charlottetown and the Sun-imerside Stores Offer - Not the vast u- sortment that was started with BUT there are still plenty of TOYS from which to pick and choose! Dailies. Trains, Trucks, Trikes, Games and many other things that will make little heath rejoice on Christmas Morning . . . . Come right away and choose for your little ones from the oodles of Toys still available in the big glittery Toyiands in both the Holman Stores. FOR THE LAST MINUTE SHOPPER - With R.C.A.F. boys or llrlu on I list, there's smart WRITING PAPER In the China Department of the Summers" Store. It's available in 3 different stud boxes AND the boxes are of the RCA!-"5 own Tartan. The origin of the RCA!-' "Tartan" started one night In 1941 at a "Burns" dinner held at No. 9. SFTS. Summerslde when GK: E. G. Fullerton, Commanding Officer of the station and other Jnernbers of the RCA? of Scottish blood. decided that the Airforoe too had I place for the "Tu'tan". Include a box of Writing Paper in the RCAF .'"i'-rtnn" box In your gifts to your boy or girl in the -RCAI". you can get. it in the China Department of Ilolmufs. Suinmerslde. FOR THE LAST MINUTE SHOPPER - Searching for I gift for "Home Sweet Home". there are some really lovely. colorful TERRY TOWEL SETS in the Dry Goods Department. These are Cannon and other well known makes and they are available in sets of different sizes m some in plain colors and some guy ones decorated with floral designs. Came today while there are Towel Sets from which to pick and choose In the Dry Goods Department. FOR. THE LAST MINUTE SHOPPER -- The "shes" on your list will truly appreciate a gift of COSMETICS from the Accessory Department . . . There are single items or smart sets of Charles of the lifts. Yard- ley. Max Factor. Lentlieric and Revlon for your last minute selection. They're all nicely packaged for your gifting. Cosmetics are THE accept- able gift for ladies from seven to seventy or more . . . . You can choose what you will from the Accessory Department. FOR THE LAST MINUTE SHOPPER - who in still undecided and who hasn't. a heap of money to spend - the "'I'hrlfi.y” 5 and 10 Department has fine selections of gifts for anyone and everyone In the family. There are some darling Cups and Saucers, pieces of Novelty Chins. Toys for the youngsters. Towel Sets. Cosmetic Sets and Toilet Sets for men and women. Shirts and Ties. Undies and Nylons. Come do your "Lest Min- ute Shopping" in the it and 10 Department. IKQIKKKIKIKIKKKK i'l'K ' ELLIS B AND , FITZROY onocenv sums Illllt-Ill I R 0 S I I Ii 10 - 17 LBS. , Turkeys per in . . . 65c I Ducks not 1b.. . . . . . 47c Geese per lb. 4712 Chicken per lb' IIIIIJ MIXED NUT 2. 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