- _,». q .~ ms cnaawrrerown ooaaorm PUBLIC FORUM h open for the gmuulon by correspondents of question! 0f Internal. I'll gpgricttetown Guardian duel nol necessarily endorse the Uphill!!! o] correspondents this IIII—I THE ISSUES CLEAR gin-in your issue oi Feb. 2s, "observer" end W. K. Rogers’ ' guggestiflfl for a conference between half o. dozen representatives of the Tgmpefllllofl Federation and on rqual number of those who are "asking for a ohanae." and that my; should result in a sane concili- riorr about our liquor legislation. My answer is that, until the oppon- ents of Prohibition have something better to offer than Government control, such a conference would "re no hope of results. To include all interested parties such a con- ference would have to be attended by several representatives of the . Montreal and Toronto brewers and who are interested to the orh-ut of approximately a ruiliion dollars a" yeer business. and that would not be acceptable to the Tem- pciallCfl Federation. The issues by now are quite clear. The supporters of Prohibition want the present law enforced and im- oved where necessary. Their op- poncnts want more liquor. The two demands cannot be reconciled. The majority of the pcoplc of this province want to be free of the ll- quor traffic. Even those who them- selves cannot resist the temptation to drink are opposed to the Govern- ment putting increased temptations in the way of their children and. their grandchildren. and so why shorrd they not vote for Prohibi- distillers. tica? "Observer" states that moat of the liquor now w. umed in the pro- vince is poor stuff, and that if a "change" is made, it will result in the consumption oi "good liquor" instead. It is true that under Gov- ernment Bale the bootlegging is mostly done with Government li- quor. Here, for instance. is the story, ia true story, by the way), of a aian a few years ago who moved from Nova. Bcotia toNew Brunswick. when N. B. had Prohibition and n. B. had Government Control. l-fe was asked why he moved, and his rcply was that it was much easier to bootleg in N. B.,-easier to get supplies and easier to avoid being caught. The experience oi Govern- ment Sale in the rest of Canada. is that in very many eases the Gov- gmment Liquor store is the boot- loggcrs wholesale house. so cvcn the bootieggcr can sell "good liquor." But what is the re- stilt? During the years i921 to 1028 the death rate from alcoholism in Canada rose from .1296. to .3293. Anti that does not ta-ke into account drizhs duc indirectly to alcohol, sum us cirrosis of the liver or in iriui accidents; Those who believe the. "good liquor" is harmless sirouid be sent back to school to iliidy chapter XX in "Physiology and Hygiene", as taught in grades IX and X of our schools, since without a knowledge of that chapter they are quite unqualified to give advice concerning thc use of alco- holic liquor. According to the teach- ing of that chapter, all drinks con- taining alcohol universally do harm. ii this is-not true, why is it per- mitted tobe taught in our public schools? -.i.i Government Bale is forced upon us, it will be against the will cf the majprity oi the people of this province. And no government can prosper when it goes against the expressed wish of the mclority- The people oi P. Ii. I. want less ii- quor. There is no doubt about it. And why should our representatives for one ‘ consider ,. ‘ the liquor faucet wider’! Are we ning to be ruled by the liquor in- terests of Ontario’ and QllQbw "d by a minority oi our own people? And there is no use keeping the issue a secret. The Master once re- ferred to men who "loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil." This issue must be brought into the open. And our wish is that those who are interes- ted in truth and right will not ra- main silent, but will make known their mind in no uncertain manner. and let our legislators know that the "change" desired by the people oi this province is a decrease in al- coholism and not an increase. I am, Sir, etc, .1‘. ll. GOUDGE. Murray Harbor, P. E. I. ___._._______-- CONTROL OF CONSUMPTION Sin-Another of your correspond- lnts "Bert Walner" writes about the Moderationista‘ advocacy of thc drinking of liquor. This statement i: not true. (w. n. aeriticy has I1- leady been silenced on this point-L Perhaps "Bert Winner's" precon- cclved notions of so many things preclu the proper firnctioning of his reasoning powers. I shrill 881m remind him that the moderationist does not advise anyone to drink ll- uor. “On the contrary, he advises self-imposed total "abstinence as the highest virtue to be attained. If. however, anyone wishes to ch10? l lceial glass oi liquor, the modera- tlonist dose not cblect. but ma"! ll a point to exhcrt him to follow the practice of temperance (modera- licm. The mcderationlst condemns lrcmslve drinking. Apparently "Bert Wainer" docs not think much of education. e8- hcrtatlon, and moral suscion. fers violence. May I remind him Christ very seldom used vio- t. Such an attitude, on “B014 Vintner's" part. is tantamount to illlphcmy- .. Christ used violence m! ll a last comma llllbli whereas gicchtl of "Bert " would ram a general Wlcidcg u , _ - l! I rliki ci Live, even farms mercies, ' that Christ would be with the Mod- erationists to-day. I really think that if prohibitionista would do more preaching and. resort to less violence they would get results. To- day in Prince Edward Island I have good reason to believe land most people will agree with ma) that fully 05% of the adult male popula- tion end at least 50% oi the adult female population, some occasion- social drink oi ale or hard liquor. Too many, alas, drink excessively. But what else can we expect under such an absurd, illogical law as Prohibition? “Bert Wainer" suggests that I stick to what I know something about. I suggest that he read my letter of the 22nd inst. over again. I-further suggest that he attempt to solve the question which he wants me to state for him by con- sulting a standard dictionary on the words "temperance", “sobriety? and "total abstinence" in their wide aense. If he cannot then do any real thinking, I pity him rather than ridicule his ignorance of the most elementary principles of reasoning. No one, not even a moron, would make such a painfully evident ex- hibition of silly reasoning as he has displayed in hi1 recent letter. 1 re‘- peat: “It is not a sin to use liquor; it is a sin to abuse liquor-the sin of alcoholism. One can take adrink or even several drinks and still be sober. Temperance (the use of ll- quor in moderation) is a virtue; in- temperance, the abuse of liquor, is a vice. Self-imposed total abstinence is a greater virtue than mere tem- perance." Apparently this rigidly logical reasoning is beyond the grasp oi “Bert Vlainer" By the way, "Bert Waitress" style oi writing is strongly reminiscent of a. former correspondent who uiith- drew from the controversy some time ago. His reasoning is fanatic- al, and extreme to the "nth" degree, He even pitted a tiny Buddhist vil- lage in far-ofl Japan against the action of the whole world. Perhaps all the prohlbitlonisis there are as- sassinated by this time! Further, I should like to remind "Bert Wainer" and his ilk that the moderatlonists sin is not that he is threatening to bring back_"booze." You cannot bring back what was never token away. But the modera- tionist/s sin is that he says that Prohibition is a farce, a tragic farce. and something ought to be done about it. Under both Liberal and Conservative governments Prohibi- tion lms been a grotesque and bean- daious ‘ failure. ‘ Since writing the abovc remarks. I have noticed on article by one, Malcolm McNeill of St. Catherines. I don't think anyone with uuy com- mon sense pays any attention to such clap-trap as he writes. I am afraid that “Pro Moderatione" has dealt some very telling blows against the supporters of the ill-fated pro- hibition laws. The supporters of prohibition are all at sixes and sev- ens with one another". Mr. Wetter- worth tells the truth, thc whole truth, and tiothing but thc truth. This does not suit W. E. Bentley ill- all. I admire Mr. Waiter-worth for the courageous and candid manner in which he has spoken. The rest of the piifle we have read is a pretty good index oi the menial calibre of the writers. Malcolm MacNcill has probably read the story of Jack thc Giant-killer. Well. the boy he thinks me to be. has. 1 think. 5W- cesafully overcome thc giant i?) oi prohibition. Malcolm MacNeil closes his remarks by way of a syilvsism- Lei. mo remind him of the adage: "A littlo knowledge is a datiZiIFOII-‘i thing." Prohibition brings strange bedfellows together — and what a row they do make! Prohibition — "Bert Walner". Poohl Meurant, Poohl Lewis. pooh! Malcolm Mac- Neill, pooh. pooh! I am. Sir. etc., PRO MODERATIONE. _-__-___._.____ ‘ REPLY TO MR. BENTLEY Sin-There was a letter in Wed- nesday's "Guardian" from Mr. W. E. Bentley which I hoped some one with more ability than I have would reply to. . I feel that this letter would con- vey to its readers the impression that the members of the present local government are committed to maintaining the Prohibition Act. They are not so committed. If Mr. Bentley, or any person sufficiently interested, will road the ofliclal platform of the two parties put be- fore the people at the last Provin- cial election they will find that no reference oi any kind is made to thc Prohibition law or. any other liquor legislation. The platform oi the late Hon. Mr. Lea contained fifteen points. that of l-lon. Dr. McMillan fourteen points. Further I am credibly informed that the liquor question was never raven-ed of the members during the campaign. While it is true that the Liberal party did commit itself to the support oi Pro- hlbition nine years can this ll no reason why they should feel bound by what was said at that time Ind so be prevented from 103ml "W5 to remedy the terrible conditions existing at present. I am, Sir. etc, W. K, ROGERS. ___.__---- CHANCE FOR GIRL GUIDE! two Now Zecland 5ir,-—W are e to correspond with irls wlahin Itch-friends fin your Island. Could you please oblige us by conveylhk our wish to your readers. Our s are sixteen us» and seventeen ('1) respectively; we are fond of all sport, readin and dancing. Please en c snap with first e. e are. an. etc. PAMILA IIIRY ill) ll‘ It... ‘ DUI! l. gorthimfckland, ' cw can . MAW! clllghl. (l1). - Hcangs, Dargaville, North Auckland am forced to conclude, therefore,‘ ally, others qulte frequently, take a, THE TEMPERANCE VOTE Bin-We noticed in your paper- the other day two advertisements. m" Signed by the Premier of our Province. the other by Mr. Horace Wflilht. Liberal candidate in the coming 4th District election. The wording of both letters made it up- pareht that Mr. Wright and his friends h" vmllosed a pressing ultimatum for the Premier. If Mr. Wflkbt and his friends really had an audience with their leader, did évfr. Wright tender his ultimatum on he "liquor question? "A stallion deal with a. brewery firm in Mon. treal is rumored, and rumors of rum flowing like honey are going about, It is even announced in Mr, WYIBhi/s hearing from the pulpit. To all this there comes forth no 116111111. and Mr. Wright, running an election and posing as an apostle or temperance, would be one of the first to deny these rumors if it could be done. During all, ghogg We?“ M1" Wright had access to public halls, and the press, but Mr. Wright has remained reticent and Bllcnia- .Now, in his letter of the 24th. he announces that if elected on the 29th, he will support the Policies of his party, as formulated by the late Premier. What were these policies on the liquor question? The present gov- ernment came into office on August 18th. Almost immediately a. special session of the House was called by the late leader. The new govern- ment was formed and one oi the first acts of this new government and its policies, which Mr. Wright promises to support, was to shame- fully betray all of the temperance people of this province by throwing to the dogs the Independent Liquor Commission, which they promised i-ht‘ Dfiflple. ‘The Attorney-General, now Premier", was made Liquor Commissioner instead. And auto. matically prohibition practically ceased to be a living thing, and government sales became the order of the day, with rumors of brewery stallions and rum shops nil over tho country. The most shameful be- trayal of the people's wishes ever known by any government in this country. o Mr. Wright now asks the temper- mrce people of 'thc Fourth District for their support. Contrast. all this with Mr. Bentley. whose .‘1(’l‘IC5 of letters in your -p:‘.per oi late has done more for prohibition and tem- pcrance than all the politicans put together, ivhose chief ambition seems to be a seat amongst the mighty, I There nrc two types of temper- ance men, the typc like Mr. Bentley. who parade with temperance for temperance sake, and those who parade with temperance as a means to an end. No truly temperance man will subscribe himself to support any party or any measure after they have betrayed the people as the present party in power has done, but will come out from among them and openly declare, “l am through -\vi'.h the cowards forever!“ Wnkc up, temperance people and don't bc fooled any longer. I uni, Sir, etc, DISGUSTED LIBERAL. A FALSE ASSURANCE Sin-In your issue of the 24th there appears a letter from Mr. Horace Wright in the course of which lie tilanlks his Conservative friends for their demonstration of confidence in him by refraining froln nominating a man iii opposi- tion to him lu the coining election. Perhaps Mr. Wright would tell us what authorized persons in the Conservative party conveyed the news to him that it was out of a super-abundance of, confidence the Conservative friends he'd for him that caused them to refrain from opposing him. 1f Mr. Wright really suffers from the type of mind which leads him to think these things, he has only to wait until the next provincial elec- tion to wake up and see for himself that he has been the victim of a false apparition. , The writer never saw a man who can say as many wrong things at the wrong time as can Mr. Wright. ' May we suggest as one reason why the Conservatives refrained from opposing Mr. Wright. It may have been their hesltance in sending one lone man down to the local House in Charlottetown and perhaps get him kicked by one of those brewery stallions from Montreal. I am, Sir, ctc., AMUSED. _€__._______. APPRECIATION OF LIBRARY Sin-I should like to express my appreciation of the service rendered the people of our Island in the, de- monstration of the Carnegie Lib- rary. Carlyle once said: "The true uni- versity of these days is a collection of books." The majority oi books found on the library shelves of the different branches contain a great store oi information and wisdom. Over the radio and through the press we learn c. great deal these days about adult education. Some- body speaking on the subject re- cently, said: "What better oppor- tunity is afforded adults to continue their studies than through the med- lulu‘ oi the libraries?" I think that is true. The shelves contain books on all subjects for every taste and we are never too old to learn. 1n some communities study groups have been formed and helpful discussions held about books on world p. blems, etc. 1n n recent article, we have been shown what the demonstration li- brary has meant to one Island lady who has gathered much helpful in- formation on gardening. I think particularly of the young people who possess the universal spirit of adventure. Some groupaof young people's societies have ven- tured into the field of minions and helped by such books as ‘s Candle Light" by Mabel Show, "Through the African Bush". by . Gardner. Other groups venuring into thc subject of war and peace have found guidance through "cry llnvoo," by Beverley Nichols, “Peace with Honour", by A. A. Milne. "Preface to Peace" by Norman Angeli. A ‘ of teachers have taken advantage oi the opportunity of getting books for the school. ‘Through the pages of "Lands and Peoples" which are very beautifully illustrated, the pupils have ventur- ed into foreign countries and learn- ed the customs of other races. There are other instances in which benefit has been derived- from the books, but without taking any further space, I should like to ex- press my appreciation again for the advantages offered us through the demonstration library. ‘ I am, Sir, ete., M. E. N AVOIDING ISSUES . sIIBfi-WIIY is it that the two can- didates for the Fourth District con- test are not holding joint meetings? Is one of them afraid he would he asked why the independent Liquor Commission was done away with, or about the stallions, or are both men afraid to meet for fear some old political’ ghost might pop up out of a. rum keg that was discovered in the Cape ‘Traverse poll a few elec- tions ago. I am. Sir. etc. CURIOUS. ELECTRIC LIGHT PROBLEM Sin-The majority of citizens are much concerned over the financial condition of our City with its un- balanced budgcts and mounting debt year after year. Council after Council have given the subject much thought. but none so far in rcceni. years have provided a, rem- edy. The same sorrowful tale is told at the end of each year until now, if all services are_ to be maintained as at present, it means that our revenue must be supplemented by from sixty to seventy thousand dol- lars. - One thing is certain, we cannot go on in the same cld way. The whole voicc of the country calls for a policy of paying as you go. How can this be accomplished in civic affairs? Some will say by the rais- ing of the tax rate, but property owners shudder from such a pros- pect. Why not first take the ne- cessary steps to procure all the ben- efit from our great public uti‘ity- light and power. Fifty years ago ihc City decided to own its own water supply: their was added the sewerage system. Both these services ccst a large sum of money. but the expenditures have been justified and the citizens have so far not been calledcupcn to pay a cent of the capital cost. Of course, debentures were issued but the returns from the system are sufficient to pay all interest charges and in addition provide yearly from four to six thousand dollars to the sinking fund. Is that not a satis- factory condition? The water and sewerage system is no more of a public utility than is light and power and being a public utility the public is entitled to all br-tiefrt aris- iug therefrom. In ‘every part of the civilised world public ownership -— municipal ownership-is becoming nn accomplished fact. One of your correspondents asked the question if I know what I am talking about, and my answer is “Yes? I do know that municipal ownership has prov- ed a success in almost every place where it has been put in operation. Municipal ownership has produced two results, l-it has given reduced rates to the public; 2-It. has augmented the municip- al revenue. ‘ Do these objectives appeal to the people. I am confident they do and we ask our leaders both civic and provincial to give the proper lead in securing such benefits, Let us look again at the results of our local electric plant. A total revenue of over $200,000 and this can be augmented by increased con- sumption. An operating cost $l40,000 which can be reduced by getting clear of absentee ownership and a yearly profit of $60,000. These figures are not given in any jealous spirit or with a view to any confiscatory proceedings but the fact is that our electric plantuhas become mixed up in a most intricate and complex organization which has through a course of years been a party to many financial transac- tions, which our people should not in thc remotcst sense sanction and further. should be resented by op- propriatc action. The local plant was owned and operated by local people twenty years ago. It was desired with eas- er eyes by financial interests abroad and at every step in the progress to the present ownership it has become the ruaans oi an inflated capitaliza- tlon. Surely we should not be call- ed upon now in make good till!» frenzied speculation. I must repeat some things in order to have them impressed upon the public mind. The plant was purchased for S90.- 000. At present the owners claim its value as "nearly £1,000,000." Tlrc Maritime Electric was incorporated June 2'7, 1017. It at once took over, purchased outright and merged the old Charlottetown Light and Power Company, whose stock had been first acquired by the Charlottetown Electric Company which was a. hold- ing company. ‘The Maritime Com- pany operated-here for ten years without receiving any authority from our Legislature to do so, but eventually not satisfied with owner'- shlp of the plant. the Company also desired to relieve our citiaens oi some of their money and a0 thc Legislature is approached and in 1927 a Provincial Act was pussctl setting iorth that the franchise rights held by the Old Charlotte- town Light and Power - mpany was "ratified and confirmed" .in the Maritime Electric co The balance of tho story necd not be ‘recounted in detail except to any that after receiving this legislative sanction. the sale of bonds, debentures, cer- tificates and obligations took place until notice of refusal to renew thc license or permit was given in i032. What the legal status of our , electric owners is may well be left for future decision, but. the opinion has been expressed that it is involved in considerable doubt. The days of The Associated system appear to be limited. At the present time that Company is involved in many lawsuits, one for a million dollars started last November in the Supreme Court of New York for mismanagement oi funds and an- other for about forty million dollars started by the U. S. government for unpaid income taxes, and then there is _the Rayburn-Wheeler Bill pro- nouncing the sentence of death to all utility holding companies. Let our civic rulers be alert to the situation as it exists and conogn- trate on the objective of local own- ership of this great and growing public utility by which there could reasonably be expected a decrease in rates of from i0 to 15 percent and an increased civic revenue of at least $30,000 yearly. Such an in- crease with reasonable civic econ- omy and an increase in taxation of say ‘A of one percent should bring a balanced civic budget and restore hope and confidence to the city and the name and fame of our Mayor and Councilmen would _be ever re- membered in gratitude by a grate- Ail jiosterity. I arn. sir, etc, ' JOHN F. WIIEAR. THREAT RESENIED Sir,-The great Thane of Minrinl- gash has spoken and says that the Liberals who vote for Mr. Douglas Bell are simply reading themselves out of the Liberal party. Ain't I glad that I can read, although I never attended Oxford. Now, old-time Liberals, don't you think that Thane is getting bump- tious, just as the Thane of Cawcior was, and he yet a Liberal in short dresses’? ‘There are just as good Liberals in the fourth district of Prince as is the great Thane of Mimlnlgash, and they have been casting votes for the Liberal party long before the Thane was able to blow his own nose. And these men are going to vote for Bell. These are free independent men, who do not owe their present position to the death and misfortune of others. Too bad the Thane has got so swell-headed. It is sold he has to use a shoe-spoon _to put on his hat. But then he is scared, scared blue. f-le falls to realize that. thisis a. free country, and that Mr. Douglas Bell has just as good a. right to run as Independent, as Mr. Horace Wright would have to run us a Patron. of Industry, a Progressive, a Coininun- ist, or_ a Government Control can- dictate. No, Thane, you are not the only pebble on the beach, nor are you the biggest pickle in the Liberal chow-clloiv. although you may im- uginc you are the centre of thc unl- vcrse. You will likely receive a jolt when the legal Premier of the Pro- vince arrives home from the Sunny South. Darwin's theory, so very many Liberals in the district nver, has been revolutionized and they be- hold in thc present. Premier of P. E. I. the silrvivol of the unfittest. l am, Sir. etr:.. BLACK HORSE. Searletown. , Feb. 27, i036. THE BY-ELECTION Sin-The people of the northern half of this electoral district irre- spective of politics sczm pleased that Mr. Douglas Bell of Capo Trav- erse has been nominated to contest this district. in the 00min: clcetion. The Liberals ieel that they owc a debt of gratitude to Mr. Bell for the valuable assistance and support he gave Mr. Baker. Mr. Bell was most insistent that one of the members representing the district should be from thc northern half nnd it is in ho small degree due to his efforts that Mr. Baker received the nom- inntion. Ex-Premicr Lea lived in the sou- thern hali oi‘ tho district and it. is on‘y reasonable and fair that the seat vacated by his death should bc filled by n. man from that section. S0 the Liberals of the North will rally to Mr. Bell's support. A neph- ew of Ex-R-emior Bell, one of thc most economical premiers P. B. ‘f. ever had, Mr. Douglas Boil should be o. safe and sane representative. It would be to the advantage of the province to have an Independ- ent man in this House, a man rin- wllling to sneeze every time the Government takes a pinch of snuff, a. man who will stand up for ills convictions. All who cherish their independence will rally to Mr. Bell's support. Mr. l-lorarc Wright's po‘itlcal grave is Doug. I am Sir. etc. . I. (‘. RIGHT Margato, Feb. 26, 1836. ___.:______ NO AXES TO GRIND Sin-"Just what the country needs. an Independent member in presslon on nearly everyone's lip". in this town Saturday afternoon and evening when it became known that Mr. Douglas Bell had been nomin- ated as an Independent candidate. ~ "Fearless. independent and ric- pendablc." is how those who know Doug Bell sized him up. Come up and sec its some time. Doug. We are all waiting to give yoifthe g‘ad hand. wc hnvc no axes to grind, and the only X we will give you is one after your namc on the ballots cicc- tion day. l am Sir. etc. VOTER Kenslngwh. Feb. 2'1, I930. DEPLETE NOILTIIERN ‘TIMBER FOR TIES 8T. WALBURG, Sash. iC.P.l-— Cutting of green trimaran. timber for railway tics is rapidly depleting reserves of northern Saskatchewan. Farmers are hauling out ties large numbers, and steps may be taken by the government to regu- late the winter industry. the Leglslature"-—thls was the ex- NEWS ITEMS 0F Old Copy of P. E. I. ‘ ‘ R o y a l Gazette” Contains Much News Of Interest. Politics and temperance evident- ly, were questions of as much mn- cern to Prince Edward Islanders u. hundred years ago as they are to- day. This. at any rate. is the im- pression one receives from read- lnk the “Royal Gazette" of March l. 1836, a copy of which, in excel- lent preservation, is in the posses- sion of Mr. Lawson Crosby, of West Royalty. The issue is of particular interest in that the legislative expenditures for the year 1835 are published in detail. I'hcy totaf 7,495 pounds, 7 Sllllllfllls, 101.3 pence. including an expenditure of 100 pounds "for three Pews in the new Episcopal Church for the use of His Majesty's Council, House of Assembly, and the Military. Other items include the sum of 74 pounds, 5 shillings for "bridge at Government House," and 33 pounds. 6 shillings, 9 pence for expenses incurred in the cholera epidemic oi’ the preceding year, I37 pounds. I6 shillings, l0 pence for "Election expenses, 1834," and 30 pounds, l3 shillings and 4 pence for alterations in the Council Chamber. The total expenditure for Roads and Bridges, including Corn- missioners’ salaries, was 1,125 pounds, 3 shillings, 4 pence; and for Schools 446 pounds, 15 shillings. Many Petitions Legislative" business recorded in- cluded: a message from the Coun- cil, "irrtimatmg that their Honors had passed the Bill to prevent the running at large of Sheep in Char- lottetown"; a petition "of divers Merchants and Ship-owners" set- ting forth “that much of the dair- ger and inconvenience which Mar- iners encounter in making for this harbor would be obviated by ' the erection of a Beacon con Point Prim, rid. rnayurlg an aid for that Durii ': the adoption , of a re- solution petitioning the Crown with " to "the expediency of re- , in the Crown such lands as rable to forfeiture in this Is- land . . . but that it is not ex- pedient to solid a deputation to the Commons of Great Britain in Par- liament, as prayed for in the Petition from King's County"; a ietltion of divers inhabitants of Bcdequc “playing the House to pur- (zhasc a right of ivay to the ship- ping place on iltc Dunk River, néur Hurdle Point, to which there is no access except through private prop- erty"; a petition praying "for the enactment of a. law to confer more extensive powers on the Judge of Probate, by enabling him to en- forco his own decrees"; a bill for the improvement of Georgetown. by imposing an assessment on Town and Water Lois; a. petition "from slivers inhabitants of the North Wrsiorn part of Qucetfs civilly. iirilyiiig that a roltd may m ODfl d from i-Inslanrs Tavern, on the riiicctouiir Road. to the Grenville Mills, a distance of three miles and a half"; a petition of John Arbuckle, of Charlotte-Town, teacher, praying for legislative alcl to support a School kept by him in the said town, of a description not provldcci for in thc Act for thc encouragement of Education; s. petition from John Pippy, praying remurlcratioil for extra work in making a. Brcastwork i0 the dam and roadway leading to Govern- ment House, the sunre bring forty- onc feet. longer than stated in his contract; and o petition from John O'Brien, Ferryrnan, rrprcscntlng the dilapidated stoic, of tho Ferry- liouse and oul-btiilciiirgs. opposite Charlotte-Town, and praying thc House to cutise the sumo to be rc- paired. Petition rejected. Temperance Smairiirr; lntcrcst in the L'*ii1|)(‘l‘rlllt;(' move- niciri. is intiicalvil by thc reports of the first. annual meetings of Tcm- pcruneeSocletics at Cavzhtllsh and New London. The Cavendish so- ciety mecting was held “nt the dwelling house of Mrs. i\‘i‘Ncill, to take into consideration the pro- pricty of forming a society on the principles of total abstinence from the use of ardent spirits, except as medicine." Reference is made to the labours in this connection of the Rev. A. V. G. Wiggins. of Cav- endish Church, and the Rev. James Waddcl, of Truro, N. S. “Your committee," says the report. "feel a pleasure in stating that the members of the Society, with only two exceptions, llnve conducted themselves in conformity to the rules, and one of those individuals left the Island shortly after be- coming delinquent." Tile Commit- tee also “are gratified in remark- illg, that the Society has had but little opposition in unntcmi with, and irbrnluiely umrc of a weight. or character" t0 endanger its interests or impede its progress", but have to regret "that thcre are some rc- speclable persons who. approving of the principle and acting nearly on the plan of the Society, have yct withhold thc betrofit that might have accrued to the cause, by the influence of their names, if added to the subscription list." The New london Temperance Society complains of "strong and decided opposition" in the settle- ment against thc movement. and of "a want of zeal on the part of members." They express the hope. however. that under the direction gm a OI Divine. I00 Yfiiiii A60 having ' on his and . 4 Notices. Brother scouts-on Saturday, the 22nd inst, the 1st Charlotte- town Rover Crew celebrated the birthday of the Chief Scout by holding a birthday supper in the Rover Den on Great George Street. Rover Mate Niall Burnett presided. right Provincial Commissioner J, J. Morris, and on his left Assistant Commissioner Geo. Brady. Rovers present in ad- dition. to the chairman were R. C. Parent, Eric Forsythe, Earl Norrie, Geo. Hart, Gordon Hyde, Wm. Trainer, Chas. O'Brien, Harry Pineau, Lloyd . Williams, Ralph Smith, Reg Paoll and Wm. Women. Prominent among many other good things on the table was a birthday cake of noble dimensions, kindly donated by Mr. J. R. Bumctt, Brief addresses were made by Pro- vincial Commissioncr Morris, As- sistant Commissioner Brady and others. 7th Charlottetown ‘Proop (St. Paul's) met on Monday, 24th inst., the attendance being good. Patrol Leader Dnreli Murray was reported sick. Mr. Hilton Vail, who is joini ingfthe troop as Assistant Scout Master, was invested as a Scout in the presence o the troop, the ceremony being carried out by the Scout Master, assisted by Patrol Leader Tom DeBiols and Patrol 2nd Jack Been At the conclusion oi the investiture prayer was of- fered by the Rector, Rev. H. D. Raymond. ‘ The Chief Scout iB.P.) has cabled from South Africa; the fol- lowing message in reply to birthday ‘greetings sent by the’ Dominion President, in the name of the Boy Scouts of Canada, "I am now en- tering upon my 80th year, and I urge all my Canadian brother Scouts to stick to Scouting tinti they reach the same age." Scoutmaster A. G. Crowe, 1st Bedeque. reports that everything is in readiness for a. good summer's work. Cubs, Scouts and Rovers are all in good trim. Mr. Crowe, in ad- dition to his duties as Scoutmaster. Surprise Party cow-snow‘ On Wedneidly evening. Peb- ruary, IO, I938, All‘. Allliil Buch- anan, New Dominion. .- “_ N!‘ beautiful and specious " home in honor oi Mr. John Livingstone, to whom a reception was tendered by his many friends from Rfngwood to Canoe Cove. Over one hundred people were present. Mrs. Becristo, assisted by Mrs. Wm. Taylor, was hostess, Mr. Howard MacNeill pro- vided the music for dancing. During the evening, Mr. Will Shaw, New Dominion was appoint- ed as chairman and after a. few appropriate remarks called on Mr. Neil Maclllachem, Long Creek to read the address to Mr. Living- stone who was then presented with two valuable pipes. The present-V ation was made by Mr. Norman Maciiean, Long Creek. ' Although overwhelmed by sur- prise Mr. Livingstone kindly thanked his friends for their gift. A speech was then made by Mr. Neil MacEaohern in his usual jolly manner, also closing remarks by Mir. WrruShaw. Aunanimous and hearty vote of thanks was tender- ed Mr. Buchanan for the use oi his home and for his hospitality. A delicious lunch was served by the ladies after which dancing con-, tinued for a short time. ' Mr. Livingstone formerly resided at Meadowbrook, New Dominion. Following is the address: New Dominion, P. E- I. February, 19, 1038. Mr. John Livingstone, Gunnworth, ask, ' Dear John: e have gathered this evening to express to you our pleasure at having you home with us again even for a short season. We are glad to welcome you back to the scenes of your childhood and trust that you may store up many happy memories of homo and-of pleasant hours you have spent in fellowship with your many friends. v , _ Although it is nineteen years since you saw fit to leave your native soil and build for yourself a home in the West, yet the bonds of friendship formed in youth, are not. easily brokensnd we rejoiced to hcarof yoin-‘success through these years. _ ~Your many sterling qualities have endeared you to your friendl and we look forward with pleasure to your. visits here. . In closing, we ask you to accept this small gift from the residents 0f this West River District with the trope that it will be a. pleasant reminder of those at home, We wish you happiness and prosperity in the years to come and may you always remain worthy of on: high regard. Sgd. on behalf of your many friends of New Dominion and vie- initv. S. T. Currie, Rocky Point: Norman Mncfman, Long Creek; Nell Mac- Eacherzihlxmg Creek; Cam. Mac- Phec, New Dominion. is looking after the Cubs, assisted by Rover Robert Jardine and Rover Maurice Deacon, both of Freetown. 5th Charlottetown Groom-Allis- on Carter and Colin King, who have been on probation for some time, were invested as Wolf Cubs recently. Miss Margaret Ross is helping lVLrs. Parent with the Cubs of this group. The stamp eiiib holds meetings at 6 p.m. on the regular night. We are sorry to hear that Ernest Vail and Sonny Gillespie are still sick. Scout Gordon Bell is doing good work with the Cubs. Keep it up, Gordorr On Sunday“ 23rd inst, the Scouts and Cubs of 7th Charlottetown Group iSt. Paul's), attended divine service in honour of B.P.'s birth- day, accompanied by the Group Committee, Mr. I... D. Murray, Mr. I-f. A. C. Scarth and Mr. A. J. Has- lam. The Scouts were led by As- sistant Scout Master f-lilton Vail, the Cubs by Cub Master Mrs. Wm. Warren. An appropriate address was given lay the Rector, Rev. H. D. Raymond. We are glad to note iitnt Cub Tabor Lnnn has recovered from his recent illness, The Cubs are busy working on star tests, and prepar- ing for tho Dance of Baloo. 3.111 Churiotictovvft Group (Si. James) made a splendid showing at. divine service last Sunday on the anoe cause will continue to gather strength, until its enemies um con- vinced of their" c1701", and icvelry be no more heard iunong us, but that peace and prosperity may be the happy effects in this and every other community" Subscription members number “Males, 1'7; Fe- males 6; in all, 23; including two removed and one expelled, making our present nunrbsr 20." The of- fice bearers arc given, as follows: Mr. w. Cousins, President; Mr. d. Campbell, senior Vice President; Mr. J_ Pidgeon. Secretary and hoasurcr: Messrs. Charles Born- nrd. James Donald. J. Grant. Thos. Pooley, and William Mann, Corri- mittee. There is also a brief report. of an organization meeting of a Young Mail's Temperance Society in Charlottetown, held "in Mr. Macdonalds School Room," at which "several ucat and appropri- aic addresscsrwcre delivered, whorl it was unanimously resolved that iPatziot please copy: FARMERS SOLVE . ‘ WINTER TRAVEL REGINA, Feb. 2T—(C.P.)—-'1‘hI ancient and ntodem have come to the aid of Saskatchewan's rural communities. in battling sub-zero temperatures and heavy drifts of snow making roads almost im- passable. 5 Snowmobiles are being used ex- iensively in the province, while farmers and doctors‘ also ' have fallen" back on the old-fashioned horse and cutter to make their way across snow-blanketed prairies. Despite superhuman efforts to keep highways open, many schools have been closed for varying peri- ods and food and fuel supplies are becoming scarce in outlying dis- tricts. Stock feed also forms a. major problem with many farmers. The heavy fall of sno\v has cut off the normal supply in winter pastures. The country doctor is still per- forming yoeman service. sometimes making several changes of horses to reach his patients. In one instance a rnedico found it necessary to chongeliorses three limes during -a ZO-mlle journe‘. » Scout Scout and Cub are to be occasion of B.P.'s birthday. Master Lnivson. Assistant Master Win. Burnett Master Niall Burnett congratulated. The nfrrttcr of the sumincr comp is one that. should be given atten- tion. It is not too early to start your preparation. Remember that camping is the high spot in thq life of a. Scout. You learn things in camp which you cannot possibly learn elsewhere. Scouts who have not enjoyed the smell of wood smoke. who have not taken part in the many activities of camp life, who have not followed trails through field and wood, have missed the very essence of Scout- ing. Let us all unite in making i836 a. banner year in the history of camping in Prince Edward Island. Is your troop the best in the Province, Why not? Are you doing airy-thing to help make it the best? Grey Wolf. Mr. Charles Desbrisay be appoint- ed President. At thc conclusion of the meeting, twenty-eight young their names." The Gazette also contains a. let- lcading from Charlottetown also given, including Creek brlcf de- work on acription of atrocities committed in gflgkbt, Worlds-by. bands 0f Seminole and n goingroggrifl, mun}; cum-jg u“! g, swimming fink. mu sroars mean roa aou-rn AFRICA . rumours, Feb. rw-(o. ‘rm- mcn came forward, and subscribed Th9 ma“; 590m “WM m 50.4“, IIOIQMZ, Ill fer complaining about thc "shame- fig??? fully neglected" stale of the road cgmpgfe in g g;- f Africa, to cost about to f u‘ eccvla. meet units-ll nyou. British and roman new- ts Tggfiin. 1.31:" ussvfiecirfilfiguitifii a ground that will include rugby and soccer pitches. s