wrecked school bus following a bus-train accident Monday morn- ing at Bridgeport, five miles southeast of Saginaw, Michigan. one boy was hurt seriously—suf- Legislation passed by the .pro- Vince that “sawdust or other de- leterious substances cannot be dumped into any water frequent- ed by trout" has been declared as “completely ridiculous” by R. E. Bell, Q. C., in a brief present- WESTERN GUARDIAN Organizations using this column to promote their meetings, en- tertainment events, etc., are re- quested to place these an- nouncements in the name of the ‘1 sponsoring organization. PRE CHRISMAS Specials on electric razors. Philishave reduc- ' ed from $29.95 to $24.95. Reming- 1 ton Rollectric regular $33.95 to $28.95. Also specials on Sun - beams. Ronson, etc. Champions ' Pharmacy. Kensington. SPRING BROOK School con- cert, French River Hall, Decema ,ber 18, 1958, at 7.30 p.m. - . KENSINGTON RINK today Wednesday: Free School skate 2.30 to 4.30. Skating in evening , from 8 to 10.00 BEDEQUE RINK tonight Wed- 7 ncsday South Shore . Hockey » League. Bedeque Beavers vs. Freetown Royals. Game time ' 8:30. Skate after. HOCKEY IN Crapaud Rink, Thursday. First game betWeen Nine Mile Creek and Cape Trav— erse at 8.30 sharp. All teams in- terested in Leagues please have two representatives for meeting to be held after ‘ga-me. Each 1 team to supply referee. School : skate Friday 3 t0 5. Regular " skate Saturday 8 to 10. RESERVE DECEMBER 18th. for Irishtown Christmas Concert. .. WE HAVE the experience and . knowledge necessary to solve ' your photographic gift problems. Read’s Studio and Camera Shop. STORE HOURS: Close Wednes: day and Thursday 5.30 p.m. Open Friday, Saturday, Monday and 2 Tuesday until 9.00 p.m. Open until 5.30 Christmas Eve. Open Satur- day Dec. 27th until 5.30 Ralph , Callbeck and Co., Bedeque. NOTICE TO SPORTSMEN: The poetponed annual meeting of the Southern Kings Fish and Game Association will be held Thursday, December 18th at 8 o’clock at the Bison Restaurant, Montague. x CHRISTMAS Cantata, Tryon, , United Church Sunday Dec. zlst “ at 7:30 p.m. ~ GIFT SUGGESTION, not just _ a sewing machine, a brand new singer reduced from $119.95 to .w $39.50. Supply; Limited. Singer 7: Sewing Centre Montague, Phone 182. George Boudreault, represen— tative. PROMOTED — Mr. Allan T. Matthews formerly of P.E.I. has ‘ ~ been appointed by Laidlaw and ‘ ‘ Co. Private Bankers and Brokers Professional Cards Chartered Accountants __________.—_—— T- Earle Hickey 87 Co. Canadian Bank of Commerce . Building Summerside, P.E.I. Phone 2235 INSURANCE R. E. Ellis & Son Limited Fire —- Auto —- Casualty 5 Summer St. Summerside __________._... Optometrists E. E. Parkman 1 Opt. 1)., 11.0. PHONE 3287 . summer St. SuminerSIde ' B. F. Hunter. “.0. lummerside, P.E.l. Phone 3116 SMALLMAN'S BUILDING Phofoqraphers THE READ STUDIO D. w. SEARS Barrister George R. MacMahon, LLB. ) (Also Kensington on Saturday! Phone Summerside 3551 i '55 Water St. Summerslde SCHOOL BUS STALLS ON CROSSING ' Curio-.15 onlookers examine a faring a skull fracture — and 19 others required medical attention. Witnesses watched in horror as the freight train with brakes grinding bore down on 48 scream- ing children in the bus. stalled on Brief Contends Legislation“ Re ’Dumping’ Is Ridiculous ed to the County Court. In the brief to Magistrate Gil- bert A. Gaudet on behalf of his client, Bdgnall’s Mills of Hunter River. Mr. Bell bases his conten- tion on the failure to define the word “water” in the act. The Bag-nail firm is charged with allowing sawdust from its mill escape into a stream fre- quented by trout. Because the word "water" is not defined, Mr. Bell said “the Province has attempted to legis- late that sawdust or other dele- terious abstan-ces c a n n o t be dumped into any water (frequent ed by trout) whether it be the Straits of Northinn-berland, Gulf of St. Lawrence or Atlantic Ocean. . BEYOND POWERS "If the section were lawful,” Mr. Bell Maintains,” prosecution could be brought against the pro- vincial government the City of Charlottetown and other interper- ated towns, Cunadi‘an National Railways and our fiish processing plants allover the Island." Mr. Bell also contends that it is beyond the powers of the pro- vincial government to legislate in this manner as it is a matter for the federal government. Mr. Bell asked for dismissal of the case on grounds that it is Ultra Vires and also on the grounds that “the mere allowance of sawdust into a stream without any evidence of harm or injury to the fish on trout therein is not sufficient is found a conviction.” Crown prosecutor J. P. Nichol- son will be present his case for the prosecution Monday, Dec. 22nd. . Palmer Road Ladies Meet The' regular monthly meeting of the Palmer Road Parish Coun- cil was held on Sunday afternoon in the church vestry on Dec 7th.- In the absence of the presi- dent, Mrs. Anthony Doucette cap- ably presided; The treasurer re- ported a substantial sum of cash on hand. . After the usual procedure of business took place, it was de- cided to appoint one member 1111 each district to solicit new sub- scriptions t0 the Casket and renew ld ones. 0 N10 reports from the different oonveners were heard on se- sount 0f the small attendance. Reports from the card parties held in aid of the Catholic Wel- fare were heard and proceeds turned in to the treasurer. The spiritual director, Fr. Walsh gave a very interesting and informe- tive talk on Social Action. Meeting adjourned by the mem- bers reading the Act of .C-onsecra- tion led by Spiritual Director. __________...__..— ew York City as Assistant Mallfi‘ager of their Montreal Office. Mr. Matthews, a native .of 0- Leary, graduated from Prmce of Wales College, Charlottetown, to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943, after the war was for 12 years with The Bank of Nova Scotia in Canada and New York. He is married to the for— mer Miss Claire Hurlch of Mon— trel. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Matthews O‘Leary. . E CASE — Only one case ap- pegliid on the docket in Summer— side Police Court before Magis- trate R.S. Hinton, Q.C., yesterday morning. A Summerside man charged with being 1nt0x1cated 13 a public place pleaded guilty an was fined $20 and costs or 10 days. NTY COURT —— Judge Will. 1353:; presided during the regular sitting of County Court yesterday at the Court House Summer51de. Twenty-six garnishee cases were on the docket, one of which re— ceived disposition while the others were set down to a future date. Only three are belng con-tested. In the case of the secretary of trus- tees of Conway School D1strict 180 versus Reginald Ramsay, Judge- ment was in favor of the school. Mr. Ramsay was ordered to pay $68 plus costs for school taxes. / PERSONALS rs. Edward Taylor, ,Summer- sidvé, arrived home from Torontfi recently where for the past mont she had been visiting her Sister, Mrs. William Harvey and Mr. a crossing. About half the youngsters got out before the «ll—oar train’s big diesel engines, slowed to six miles an hour, smashed into the front of the bus. knocking it off the Accidental (Continued from page ll two significant findings (1. blood in the nasal pharynx—at the back of the throat and 2. blood in the left ear drum) indicated that Mac- Donald had received a fracture to the base of the skull. It was noted that Dr. Coady had gone through arrangements for flying MacDonald by chartered plane to Neuro Surgery at the Vic- toria General Hospital in Halifax but after consulting the chief neu- ro surgery specialist in that city, he was told that the ultimate out- come would probably be the same. RAPID DETERIORATION The suggested details of treat- ment were carried out at the Charlottetown Hospital but the pa- tient continued , to deteriorate rapidly in his condition. Although not unconscious on his arrival at the hospital, Mac- Donald’s physical condition de- teriorated to the extent that he was totally unconscious three hours after arrival. Dr. Coady stated that ".. noth- ing could be done surgically for the fracture of the skull. The com- plications resulting from the frac- ture could not be cured.” According to Dr. Eisenger, the assistant provincial pathologist who carried out the post mortem, there were two sets of injuries, both resulting in hemorrhages; one to the skull and brain and an- other to the abdomen resulting from a laceration of the left kid- nev and spleen. He added, however. that the cause of death was due to the hemorrhaging at the base of the skull. Questioned by Mr. Nicholson as to the sobriety of the deceased. Dr. Eisenger told the jurist-s that there was no sign of alcohol in the blood stream. WENT FOR SAW Harold Baxter, a working com- panion 01E MacDonald’s, said that he and the deceased had been working during the day between the second and third storeys of building and that just prior to the accident MacDonald had told him he was going back up to the roof to get his saw. The witness stated that he did not see the deceased tall but saw him go past him and strike a girder on the floor below. 'In regard to salerty precautions for the workmen on the building, Mr. Baxter and other workmen for the company said that there were no 5 ecial precautionary measures ta en to ensure the workmen from hazards other than the basic ones such as stages that the carpenters build to do their work. He continued that working con- ditions that day were as good as can be expected fior that time of yea: ; the material was dry and there was no ice on the girders. He added that there was nobody working in the area near the spot where MacDonald téll. OTHERS HEARD ' Three other men ‘working on the job were also heard. Russell Thompson, office manager time keep for the Eastern Woodworkers Ltd., of New Glas- gOW, N.S. general contractors on the job, said that although he did not see the start of MacDonald s descent, he did see him hit the girder and fall to the cement floor. , He went on to say that Since the deceased became employed by the firm last January had not missed a dayeiahrouggl 51010195: 111d had appear to e in no - :1 health earlier in the day When they had been talking- ~- The construction foreman. Emmett Cameron, who also identified the body at the fu— neral home on December 10th, said that he had assigned MAF- Donald and the premus “11t- ness Baxter to the particular Job mat they were doing on the Irre- vious day. I Question-ed as to Whether the deceased was accustomed to heights, he replied that he had / Harvey and brother E.G. Buik and Mrs. Buik. Miss Carol Anne Moore, student at Edgehill School for girls 111 Windsor, N.S., arrived Tuesday to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Moore, Crapaud. Mrs. Parmenas Phillips of Sum- merside is a patient in Prince County Hospital wher she has un— dergone surgery. Mrs. George M-acLeod of Indian River had the misfortune of fall- ing and breaking her arm this week and is a patient in Prince County Hospital. By HAROLD MORRISON Canadian Press Staff Writer OTTAWA (OP) — A high»pow- ered body of Canadian and Amer- ican cabinet ministers will meet here Jan. 5 in a two-day attempt to break a log-jam of economic problems, causing7 rifts between the two countries. High on the agenda likely will be such pressing issues as Ameri- can curbs on iports of oil, lead and zinc and the speedup in the U.S. wheat giveaway progra. The U.S., on its part, may ask for relaxation of Canada‘s stiff new antidumpintg laws. Importance of the conference is seen in the fact that the Ameri- cans are sending five cabinet min- isters instead of the usual four who attend these annual sessions of the joint Canada—U.S. commit- tee on trade and economic affairs set up five years ago. The inclusion of U.S. Interior delegation adds emphasis to the possibility that talks may cen- tre on American oila nod gas pol- icy» for these come under his de- partment. NEW IMPORT PLAN The Americans are in the midst of hammering out a new impart plan to come in force when the current v o l u n t a r y oil import curbs end Dec. 31. There have been some reports that the U.S. will turn these into mandatory curbs, but just how these would effect Canadian oil exports has not yet been made clear. It appears likely the Canadian ministers will argue that Ameri- can 011 curbs against Canada should be relaxed if there is to be closer defence co-operation be- tween the two countries. If there is time, other issues that may emerge would include Secretary Fred Seaton in the U.S. tracks. The bus driver, Russell Knisley, 58, told state police only the front wheels of the bus were on the tracks and he thought he had time to flag down the train. For Prominent SUMMERSIDE Funeral services with full military hon- ors will be held Friday mam- iug for Squadron Leader H. A. Dutes, C.D., who died suddenly at his home at Slemon Park, R. C. A. F. Station, Wednesday morning. He was 43 years of age. Following the service which will be held at the RCAF Pro- testant Chapel. the remains will be transferred to Ohilliwack, B. C., for burial. The late Squadron Leader Lutes was the chief administra- tive officer at the R. C. A. F. Station. Squadron Leader Lutes was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on June 10, 1915, and attended school in Alberta until he joined the RCAF as a groundch technician in 1937. He obtained the rank of sergeant in 1943, when he remustered toaircrew as a pilot. Graduating in Can- ada. he served in Coastal Com- round in England flying Liberat‘ ors until the war ended. Upon returning to Canada, he served the next two years at Western Air Command Head- quarters in Vancouver. In 1948, he was promoted to the rank of flight lieutenant, granted a per man-ent and trans- ferred to 414 Photographic Squadron in Rockcliffe, Ontario. His next tour was in air force headquarters in Ottawa where he obtained the rank of squad- ron leader. Prior to his arrival Miscouche H.S. Group Meets At Auditorium MISCOUCHE - The regular meeting of the Miscouche Home and School Association was held in the convent auditorium on Dec. 9th. The president. Mrs. B. W. Des. Roches, opened the meeting by reading the Home and School Creed. The secretary read a letter received from. the president of the Provincial Home and School Federation. The following motions were made and carried: That $15 be given for Santa's treat to the school children and that the roll call be answered at next meeting by putting a question, pertaining to education, in the question box. , The Home and School Shield was again won by the pupils of Grade VI. After viewing the film “Fam- ily Circles” buzz groups were formed and the following ques- tions discussed: 1. How much should parents help their chil- dren with their home work? 2. What could parents do to show that they are interested in their children’s progress. 3. How could parents build up self- confidence in backward child- ren? The president thanked the members for having taken such an active part in the discussion and for the fine reports given. asked MatDonald about four weeks ago whether he would mind working on the upper stories of the building and had been told at that time ". . . I would just as soon work there as on the ground.” NONE IN VICINITY The construction superinten- dent ,Chester Baxter, said that along with his foreman, there were six carpenters, six labor- ers and three or four masons working that day but none with- in the immediate vicinity of MacDonald. He noted that MacDonald’s descent was about 361/2 feet but that he had only seen him after he fell from the girder. just over 14 feet from the cement floor. He, too, added that with the exception of the catwalks there is no special safety device to aid the workers. Chief MacArthur submitted a weather report issued by W.A. Burns of the Dominion Experi- mental Farm in Charlottetown covering weather conditions for that day. Seven Added To P.O. Staff SUMMERSIDE — Seven new employees have been added to the Summerside Post Office staff to help expedite the_ usually heavy flow of mail for the Christmal season. The mail handled has already reached new heights for the sea- son and the worst is yet to come. Yesterday some 175 bags of mail wer handled through the oilliice. Normal amount is 50. Some 35,000 letters and cards were handled by the staff. George Veno Elected New Legion Head SUMMERSIDE —- George Veno was elected president of the Mis- ooudhe Branch of the Canadian Legion (No. 18) at annual v 1 meet- ing held last weekend in the le- gion home. The reports revealed the branch to be very active throughout the year in relief and other charitable work. P.C. Martin extended a vote of thanks to those who had taken part in the successful Remem- brance Day ceremonies and ban- quet. These were R. Clarence Mercer, supervisor of Sufnmer— side High School, Les Jenkins, Summerside, Mrs. Basil Kelly, and PR. Tuner, Summerside. other officers elected were: P. C. Martin, first-vice; Everett Gal- lant, second-vice; Emile Gallant, third-vice; Emanuel Perry, Sgt., at Arms; Elmer J. Gallant, hon- wary-president. Commuttees membership Reg Gaudet and Bill DesRoches; sick. A. A. Arsenault; unemployment, George Veno; welfare officer, A. A. Arsenault; chairman of house committee Reggie Gaudet. Will Battle For First Sack With Pirates PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three and possibly four players, includ- ing. Rocky N el'son, will be battling for '1 regular first base job on Pittsburgh Pirates next season. General manager Joe Brown said Tuesday Ted Kluszewski who held the job at the beginning of last season, will be back and “I expect him to make a real fight" for the job. Kluszewski's main competition will come from Dick Stuart, mi- nor league hitting sensation who jcined the Pirates in the last half of the season and displaced big Klu. Nelson, 34. drafted recently from Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League, is also in the running. “We got Rocky for insurance," Brown said. Nelson hit 43 homers for the Leafs last year. R. C. Stevens will be back from the army reserve training program next summer, too." SCOTTISH SITE The kirk of St. John, oldest building in Perth, Scotland. dates back to the 5th century. HOOVER VACUUM CLEANER Sales and Service 381 Poplar Avenue,—Summerslde Phone 3890 KENSINGTON STORE HOURS Open Wed. Afternoon. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 18, open every evening until Christmas. REGULAR DANCE Borden Legion Hall Every Wednesday Modern and old time dancing 9—12.30 Music by Hi-Fi’s Orchestra Admission 50 cents ~ Funeral Service On Friday the question of a Canada-U.S. RCAF Officer soon. LDR. LUTES at RCAF Station Summerside In July 1955, he attended the RC AF stall college in Toronto, 011- Squadron Leader Lutes is sur- vived by his wife, Margaret Grace, formerly of Vancouver and two children, Barbara 16, and Robert 11. Men’s Group Hos Regular Meeting January Talks May End Clash On Tariffs And Oil agreement on the division of hydro benefits from the West Coast boundary waters or the Co- lumbia River and improvement of transportation across Canadian territory to the new state of Alaska. TO EASE PROBLEMS The economic committee was setup under the former Liberal administration in 1953 as a means of ironing out economic problems between the two countries before they explcde into public embar- rassments. State Secretary Dulles will head the American delegation, which will include Commerce Secretary Straus, Treasury Sec- retary Anderson and Agriculture Secretary Benson. Canada will be represented by Finance Minister Fleming, Exter— nal Affairs Minister Smith, Trade Minister Churchill and Agricul- ture Minister Harkness. y S'Side PWMS Have Christmas Meditation SUNDMERSIDE — Mrs. Don- ald Baker presided over the- worship service for the Decem- Iber meeting of the w. M. s. of the Summerside Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon in the church parlor. The service was led by Mrs. R. W. Wood who read the Christ- mas story from St. Luke, after which Mrs. Maurice Mill offered prayer. The meditation entitled "The word was made flesh and dwelt aniongst us", was pre- sented by the leader. The business was conducted by the president, Mrs. R. E. El- lis, who read an informative let- ter from Rev James Dixon of Formosa, also a chapter from the book “Missions are Chang- ing". A splendid report was given by the visiting committee. YOUNG VOTERS Eighteen - year - old: will have their first vote in South Agni: provincial elections in The Guardian, Charlottetown, Wed, Dec. 17, 1958 17 Alberion PWMS I Prepare Treats ALBERTON—Alberton Presby- terian W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Wilkie for their Christ- mas meeting. An impressive wor- ship service, prepared by Mrs. E.F. Keer opened with a poem, “While Shepherds tended to their flocks," and the carol “While Shepherds watched their flocks by night.” The Scripture reading was the story of the wise men as re- corded in the Gospel according to St. Matthew. In giving an ex- position based on this passage the leader was assisted by Mrs. J.F. White who read “Only a Child," and Mrs. David Hodgson who read “Two thousand years ago at Bethlehem." Following prayer, a solo, “In the fields with their flocks abid- ing," was sung by Mrs. J.Y. Garrett. The ollfering was dedicat- ed by Mrs. F.J. carpenter. “As with gl-adness men of old," was sung as the closing of the devo- tional period. The president, Mrs. Carpenter conducted the business. The treas- urer reported that the than-koi‘fer- ing had amounted to one hundred of , HOUSE of 247 Water St. (,. . T and fifty dollars. Remembrance of older folks in the congregation will be made during the Christmas season and a box for the port worker in Hali~ tax is to be prepared for ship- ment. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Howard Clark with Mrs. Lloyd Wilkie leading the worship and Mrs. J.Y. Garrett presenting the study. The study from “Missions are changing,” was read by Mrs. J. F. White. The meeting closed with the hymn “Hark. the herald angels sing," and the Mizpah benediction. CANCELLED BORDEN LEGION DANCE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ROBES or DUSTERS -- we have ’em corduroys or sheer nylon for glamorous or at-home in front Give a I SCOTIAN CRAFT THROW, hand woven from Scotian Craft wool in an as- sortment of stripes to please mllady at $13.95. MacENZIE’S Christmas in wools, the TV. FASHIONS Summershlo ALBERTON — Albertou United Church Men's Aswatkm' held their regular meeting on Mon- day evening in the church hall. The meeting opened w i t h prayer by Elmer McLean follow- ed by the hymn “Rise Up 0 Men of God"; devotional prayer by Vernon Hudson; scripture reading" The Christmas Story" by Norman Hardy and concluding with a prayer by Russell Leard. 'During the business part of the meeting it was decided to hold a father and son banquet on January 19th and Russell Bow- man was, appointed chairman of the program committee. REGENT WED.,- THUR. - FRI. "20 Million Miles To Earth" "The 27th Day" SIIMMERSIIIE WED. - THURS. "Desire Under The Elms" Sophia Loren Anthony Perkins Burl Ives THIS WEEK AT CIVIC STADIUM WEDNESDAY: Skating—4 - 5.30. . 0 Bich Hill vs. Town Tax1, 7:15. Elmsdale vs. Coomac, 8.30. Tignish vs. Sherbrooke, 9.45. THURSDAY: Pre-School Skate, 1 - 2.30. Skating—8 - 10. FRIDAY: . Charlottetown Garrison Jrs. vs. Summerside Aces, 9.15. SATURDAY: Skating—2 - 4. Skating—8 - 10. SUNDAY: ASSETS (1954) Other assets . . . LIABILITIES Deposits . . 3' 5' Other liabilities . Capital: makin Total liabilities to the public . Rest Account .' : : s : Undivided profits . . . . g . . . . . Transferred to Rest Account : : '.' JAMES MUIR, Chairman and President’ 30th November, 1958 Cash on hand and due from banks (including items intransit)......o............ Government of Canada and provincial government securities, at amortized Value 0 o o e a o o n I Other securities, not exceeding market value 3 : Callloans,fiillysea1red . .‘ . a a a a .' .' .‘ .' .' Total quick assets .' .‘ .‘- : z 3 ;. Other loans and discounts ; ; .‘ s : ; i z ; z ; ; Mortgages and hypothecs insured under N.H.A.~ Bankpremises .......'.‘.‘.‘;..'....' Liabilities of customers under acceptances, guarantees andlettersofcredit . . . . . . . . . . . . . J--_. u .-—-.a- -. I 0.00... I... Acceptances, guarantees and letters of credit . . GOOD-JOIOC'CCII Authorized- 10,000,000 shares of $10 each n a u o . . $100,000,000 Paid up—d,032,932 shares—issued and fully paid . . . . . 3 60,329,320 -—payments received on ' account of 15,068, shares not yet issued . . . . . THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Condensed Annual Statement 3 622,387,348 . 1,047,891,802 : 564,178,106 .‘ 194,309,754 3 $2,428,767,010 1,309,954,970 264,816,709 37,91 5,590 . 79,704,313 . 12,400,433 34.133.559.025 z: : $3,782,068.763 .‘ 79,704,315 .- 22,040,929 . $3,883,814,005 92,628 3 60,42 1,948 Transferred from. inner reserves after provision for * income taxesexigible .................... Balance of undivided profits, 30th November, 1957 . . : Balance of undivided profits, 30th November, 1958 Z . . 3 ‘Total provision for income taxes 82 3,2 70,000 1,512,000 2 a a : ; ; : 188,760,357 562,715 249,745,020 $4,133,559.03 == STATEMENT OF UNDIVIDED PROFITS Profits for the year ended 30!!) November, 1958, after provision for depreciation and transfers to inner reserves out o vision as been made {or diminution in value of invest- memsandloans.q..o..............‘ Dividends at the rate of $2.00 per share ; ; $11,497,160 Extra distribution at the rate of 2 5t per share "income taxes and after 1' which full pro- $15,868,329 \ 13,009,160 3 2,859,169 7,300,000 403,546 $10,562,715 10,000,000 562,715 K. M. SEDGEWICK, General Manna» Skating Club—8.30 - 10.30. / <v.s.o..u«u~..wwvwmmy M “rm, ,_.<..,_I m