AUGUST 25. 1949 THE GUARDIAN, CHARLQTFETOWN umot FIVE P;E.l. Swine M ilestemfairs Prince Edward Island swine created quits an impression at a rouple of Exhibitions in northern Saskatchewan, ~accordlng to the [arm journal, Western Producer. The Grand Champion boar at Prince Albert was Soul-is Charlie, bred by Erank McAuley, Souris, and shipped west in 1047 to Mr. Anderson, Prince Albert, The Reserve Grand Champion sow was bred by Kenneth Mac- Donald, St. Peters,‘ and ‘ shipped west this spring to the Prince Al- bert Agricultural Society. At North Bottleford Exhibition, tho show was reported to have been dominated by the Island wine, a considerable number gaining the first places in their rinsses. Two sows and a boar were ship- ped recently to Mr. Frank Leon- ard. MR, Dundee, Ontario, Mr. w. H. Clay, Senior Live Stock ‘ricidmiln reports. The sows come 1.0m the farm of_Mr. Ralph Cof- wn, Fortune. and the boar from i C. Stcwart dz Sons, Dunstafl- huge. BELIEVE ronrsr" (Continued from Page 1)’ The most serious flres still ap- prnrcd to be in Lotbinierc Coun- -\-, on the south side of the St. inwrcnce River in a general wutherly direction from Quebec oily. Fires there had swept through main fields and spruce growth rnd destroyed 12 or more homes nvvi‘ a 40-square-mile area. The niiages of Lyster, Notre Dame do Lourdes, St. Philomena, _Joly and Hiicroy were believed no longer iii danger. The district about Terrebone lici-ghts, 25 miles north of Mont- will, appeared in no further dan- FLT, _ Well In Hand Early last night word cams that the situation near St. Donat, n0 miles north of Montreal, was well in hand. More than 200 hreflghters had blazes about Lookout Mountain under control and no homes were destroyed. Further to the south, between Tcrrebohne and Ste. Therese, two fires near St. Msurlce-en-l-Iaut were reported under control of army troops. From Three Rivers, half way between Montreal and Quebec. came reports that dying bush fires were whipped.up by strong winds, especially in Maskinonge County. but there appeared no immediate danger. Sherbrooke reported 200 fighters watching bush and grass flres that burned over 9.000 acres north of the.‘ Montreal highway and eight miles west of Sherbrooke. Ontario's largest tire was an d.- DOO-lacre bushland blaze in the Haliburton district but last se- ports had it under control as well. Two deaths weredndirectly at- tributed to the fire outbreaks. In Quebec a 19-year-old girl was lniind in a motor accident while travelling to watch s fire. In On- tario the death of a msn at Hali- burton was believed caused from over-exertion. He was Roy Hanna, GO-"esr-old editor of Haliburtcn's i-ii land News who had toured thei fire area. ' nliRlilS, harmless. IIEATIIS i i i 50's for lusortios '_ BIRTHS ' WdQTE-At the P. E. I. Hospital. August 9th, 1949. to Mr. and Mrs. liarbld White, City, a son (Loren Hamid.) '1‘ EDY-At the P. E. Island lio ital on August 2i, to Mr. and Ivli‘. Howard Tweedy (nee Mary Jun ins) Earnacliffe, a daughter, Charlotte Isabelle. i’ MARRIAGES MscKAY — BUELIr-On Wednes- day. August. 3rd. 1949. at Central Christian Church, Charlottetown. i‘. I-l, 1., Velma. Buell and Stuart varKay were united in marriage by the Rev. M. D. Dunbar. DEATHS. MscNEILL — At the Prince Omin- ty Hospital Aug. 24, 1049. Mrs. Margaret. MscNeilI. North ‘rryon in her 88th year. The remains were transferred from the Chisholm Funeral Home, North Tryon to the residence of Ml‘. Frank Dlfl whore t-he funeral service, will be held Friday, Aug. 26 at 230. Inter- ment Church of Scotland Ceme- iflu, Cope Traverse. In loving memory of Mrs. Ills- Wor, h Newsome, Augustine Cove W __poosed away, Aug. II, 1M7. Somewhere book of the sunset “here lovellned never dies Site lives In a land of glory Mid the blssosand the gold of the Jkjog, And we who have known and 10ml you warm. passing has brought Id lloeara Wlll h your always rhsirllis" o. £723.»... J . llasestedby her Parent sad .0.ilacLoan* _ Central Guardian This column Is reserved for swwo of local Interest, but advertising of l "T"! nature ma! be inserted 3.2:; mo.“ M "'- IJIMMIE’! TAXI, Phone 525, CBASWILL for Photographs. OONFEDEIATION . IUBANCE. L“! m CIAITEII mom's u. any Point in Canada or tho United gloig: gmmongersuxr cargo. - on Amy unlit-Gd 3001 OI 540. ." OTTAWA APPOINTMENT-Mr. A- C. Hall has been appointed Press Officer of the United King- dom Informdtion Office in Ottawa and arrived on August 23rd from England to take up his duties, MABONIC SERVICE st Stanley Bridle United Church. Sunday, AUS- 33. at 3 p.m. Members of Prince Edward Lodge will meet at the Lodge room st 2.80. Sister Lodges are cordially invited. NOTICE T0 ADVEBTISEBS.— Advertisers are reminded that their 00W must be In the Guardian not later than noon the prew- ious day to guarantee insertion. Out of city advertisers who tele- phone classifieds, etc, should par- ticulsrlv bear this in mind. CITY POLICE COURT-At the Stlpendiary Magistrate's Court yesterday, two men charged with being drunkvand incapable appear- ed, ons being sentenced to 20 days in jail und the other was re- manded until today. A man charg- ed with theft from the person was remanded until August 27th. FUNERAL YESTERDAY — The funeral of the late Mrs. Mai-y Moore was held yesterday after- noon from the home ‘of Oliver Tremere, Hampshire. The service at the home and grave was con- ducted by the Rev. Howard Christie. The pail-bearers were: ‘John Clarke. John Watts, Frank Watts, William Graham, Alfred Moore and George MacCoubrey. The interment was in Cavendish cemete y. INVITED TO NEW YORK-Mr. Ralph Coulson is visiting his mo- thor in Lower Montague. Mr. Coulson is at present imployed by the Dominion Government Kind as well is an accomplished writer and composer who already has one book “Reborn Rhapsody", and one song "I'm Glsd I Met You" on the market. He has been given the opportunity by Don Moore. talent scout of New York to come to that city in December for announ ' on a broadcast con- tract. This makes Mr. Coulson one of two Maritime boys chosen by Mr. Moore. CROP REPORT MARITIME PBDVINCES - stimulated by tourist trade and special sales. re- ta.il sales have been well main- tsined (says Bank of Montreal re- port). Msnufacturing tempo, al- lowing for holiday shutdowns, is at a. satisfactory level. Collections are fsir to good. Crops generally are in good condition though more rain is needed in some parts; pota- toes are making good progress un- der excellent conditions and o good crop is in prospect. The opple crop is sizing and colouring well. Salt fishing catches have been good and markets for dried fish are strong with prices firm. Demand and prices for long lumber have eased somewhat; pitprops and ions lum- ber are moving steadily to Britain under established contracts; the pulpwood market is dull and mills are well stocked. Coal and steel. production continues on s full-time basis. Tourist traffic is expected to surpass previous records. ANNUAL MEETING-Mr. R. E. Mutch was rs-olected president of the Northumberland Ferries Ltd. at a directors‘ meeting held im- mediately after the Company's annual meeting on ‘Tuesday aven- ing. Other oflicers elected were Messrs. W. N. MacDonald, vice- president; L. R. Allen, vice-presi- den, and C. I... MacKay, secretary- treasurer. At the annual meeting the reports for the year i948 were presented. The report on operat- ions showed a considerable in- crease in traffic, as compared to 1947, but the financial report was not a satisfactory one from the standpoint of the shareholders. The following directors in addit- ion to those named above, were elected: Hon. Dougsld MacKin- non, Dr. '1‘. H. MacDonald, Messrs. A. W. Hyndman, E. '1‘. Higgs, and W. W. Muhh. ' ACCEPTS N. I. APPOINTMZENT “Mr. David B. MacLoan, son of Mr, and Mrs. William ‘Tsclseasl. Prince Street. has accepted the , “' of Associate rrofesso In Organic Chemistry with the Nova Bcotia l chnioal College, Halifax, it was learned yesterday. A former research chemist with the Domin- ion Rubber Company. Guelph. Ont. lnion Government during the war. an. schesn, who attended schco. at ensington and lissnnsvrside gtjldu cod from Acadia University. "W; """ ‘iefisfi $2‘? ' “M070 - Motif . I-Ie married tho form" Shirley Oannifll. mrindhlll m1 they have one dasllhter. nsuunomsm of dear oblige-Uzi“, In. Iiwor‘: Now- r."..':,'"..s.."""...':'..':.""......"' yearns». ' bgagaqihflrtl yblllllfvlhg msn-s yostssdssslyso‘ om forgot. Ivilisbdol Dorian! _ semi - he did research work for tho Dom- . Fornior Moderator Ufilnltod Uhuroh liioo In Edinburgh TORONTO. Aug. M —(CP) ._ V"! Rev. J.R.P. ‘ , 73, Modentor of the United Church of Canada from i942 to 1944, and s loader of those negotiating for Christian unity. died In Edinburgh, Bwtland. last nisht, It was disclos- ed here today. During his moderatcrshlp and up to his death he was keenly in- terested in the subioct. espociady between the Church of England in Canada and the United Church. Dr. Sclater left his church. olrl St. Andrew's United Church in Toronto, early this summer for a visit to ‘the United Kingdom. He had preached in Edinburgh and consulted with loaders working for unity between the Church of Eng- land and the Church of Scotland. Born in Manchester, England, he graduated with honors from mn- manuel College, Cambridge and Westminster College. Ho was ordained in 1902 and preached lat- er in Edinburgh until he came to Canada in 1003. He was a master of arts of Cunn- bridge University and a doctor of divinity at St. Andrew's College, Scotland. Queen's, University, King- ston. and Victoria University, Tor- onto. Dr. Sciater held many lecture- ships, among them the Wsrrlck Lecturoships of the Suittish Theological Colleges, the Lyman Beecher Lectureships st Yale and the Dudleinn Lectureship at Har- vard. At Harvard he was a member of the Board of Preachers for molly years. Suspect Quizzed In $300,000 Theft MONTREAL, Aug. 2d -(CiP) — Special United States investigators and officials of the American Ex- press Company joined Montreal pol- ice today in questioning Louis Alpert of Buffalo, N.Y., in con- nection with a reported $300,000 robbery involving money orders in Philadelphia. » Alpert was brought hes-o sight days ago from Niagara Falls, Ont.. and booked on 30 charges of false pretences in connection with the cashing of more than $1,000 worih of express money orders. He was questioned for more than three hours today. Although no official statement was made. it was understood Alpert had "cooperated." He was permit/ted to telephone an unidentified person in Buffalo after the questioning. The Philadelphia loot in money orders is said to have been taken front offices there of the express company. Canadian Bond Issue Goes On Marker NEW YORK, Aug. ?4—(AP)—A $100,000,000 bond issue of the Gov- ernment of Canada will be offered to the public hero tomorrow by a group of United States and Cane- dian bankers headed by Morgan Stanley and Company. The bonds. maturing in 25 years and bearing a coupon of 2% per cent, will be priced at 100% to yield 2.736 per cent. TRANSMITTING STATION - An R.C.M.P. transmitting stat- ion composcd of a huge steel tower and suspended by guy 1inesds~to be erected at Tea Hill. it was‘ dis- closed yesterday. By mum of this station calls that will be submitted to the R.C.M.P. office st Upper Prince Street from any Island point will be relayed to officers on duty st any station whether they be in their offices or in a car. The calls issued by tho R.C.M.P. will be on a different high fre- quency and it will be impossible for others to pick them up. Work on 20 by 17 installation is to start at once and it is expected the station will be in operalon before the 0nd of the year. Personals, . Miss Ida Doyle, City, returned homo having had an enjoyable visit with relatives and friends In Wstertown and Somervllle, Moss. Mr. Charles Horne, a former re- sident of this city, now residing in Yarmouth, N. 5., is visiting friends in this city. Mrs. Vincent Doucette of Hous- ton Texas, shd Mrs. Adrian Mac- llnis, Souris, attended the offfl‘ noon tea at Government Hobo and the C. W. L. Convention. Mr. and Mrs. George .Starastic left Saturday for their homo in Niagara Falls after spending two weeks visiting Mrs. Starastich arsnts, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walsh. ing Square. Mr. and Mrs. W. d. Hook. Ernscliffe Apt., City, spent the week in Georgetown with Mrs. Hook's parents, Mr. and Mrs. l-Ier- mon Lavender. Dr. David W. Maclfensie, Jr» associate Professor of SO11"! and Director of Surgical Research st McGill University, accompanied by Mrs. MscKonsie is visiting his par- ents, Dr. David W. Mackenzie and Mrs, Msoltonsis In Eldon, Belfast. Mr. Louis H. D. MacLeod of the Lever Brothers firm has arrived from Boston with Mrs. Maclseod and the lattor'| mother Mrs. imp- son on a brief visit to friends and relatives in this province. Mr. MacLeod was a member of the 2nd a?!“ Battery In the First Crest or. s-L-a-o . Miss Christine G. (Georgie) Ring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. King, Charlottetown, was among the graduates receiving the Degree of Bsoholor of Arts at the summer graduation of Mt. Allison gages-ally on Thursday, August Mrs. W. J . P. MacMillan Re-elected Pres. C. W. L. The Catholic Women's League convention closed Wednesday when the election of officers took place. Mrs. WJP. MscMlilan was re- oleotod president. Other officers all ro-eiocted were: 1st. Vice President, Mrs. J. Pen- dergast. 2nd Vice President, Mrs. Ernest Rossiter. 3rd. Vice President, Mrs. DJ‘. McNeill. . Executive Secretory, w... P. Murray. - Corresponding See's’. Miss sph- igenle Arsenauit. Treasurer -—- Mrs. James Blake. The officers were installed by the chairman of elections, Mrs. Henry Trainer. Rev. Father McQuald thanked the nominations committee con- sisting of Miss Evangeline Vessey, Mrs. Edgar Hickey, and Mrs. Am- brose Steele for the efficient man- ner in which they had conducted the election. ' The Convention Mass Wednesday 1110mm! was celebrated by Rev. Francis McQuaid, Provincial Dir. ector who addressed the delegates and visitors at the business seg- sicns which followed. Fr. McQuaid spoke of the fine articles to be found in the "Canadian League" Magazine and advised members to read it. He stressed the work of the Confraternity o! Christian Doctrine. citing instances Ln the life of St. Charles Borrcmeo and examples of his zeal in spreading the doctrine of Christianity among hie people. He admonished his lis- teners to personally sanctify their lives, to combat secularism which has been termed the great apost- Icy of the clay. . Mrs. Parnell McMahon, presid- ent cf the Sedes Sapientiae Schol- arship Association made an appeal for the support of this outstand- ing education endeavor, sponsor- ed by the League which elicited much constructive discussion. A talk by Sister M. Henry touch- ed the hearts of all when she de- scribed the many problems con- fronting the Sisters in their care of one hundred and fourteen or- phans. She appealed for support from s moral, spiritual and finan- cial standpoint. The report of the Resolutions Committee, Mrs. James Pendergast, Mrs. Frank Murray and Mm. Chas. McDonald was brought In and following discus- sion was adopted. s.- Expresses A" The national president, Mrs. Durocher expressed her apprecia- tion of being able to be present at “The Island" convention, citing it as being the first provincial con- vention she attended since her election to office. Convention closed with prayer by the Director. and the singing "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name." "Following is the text. of the res- olutions passed: Whereas it Is to be deplored that car drivers under the influence of alcohol have been the cause of many bodily accidents coupled with frequent loss of lives of our cit- lzens, And whereas the leniency of the sentences I ,osed for such law- lessness is tantamount to encour- aging a. repetition of the some; Be it resolved that the Catholic Women's League assembled in convention, re-affirm its stand in supporting the cause of temperance and recommend that sentences in conformity with the gravity of the crimes caused by intemperance, be Imposed 1n such cases. Whereas the present state of world unrest, and the ever-increas- ing menace of Communism, with its war upon Christianity, and in particular on the Catholic Church, is a cause of grove concern to all Christians; Be it resolved that we the mem- bers of the C.W.I... assembled in convention, continue our crusade of prayer that the -cla.rkness of paganism may be dispelled and the light of Christianity be restor- ed to atheistic nations. Whereas a lack of low rental housing, combined with the high cost of living and essentials, makes it impossible for the low income groups to maintain proper homes. Resolved that the Catholic Women's League, assembled in convention in Charlottetown fe- spectfuily ask the Government to co-operate with municipalities and inaugurate a comprehensive build- ing program of low rental hous- lng. - Whereas the generous spirit of cooperation of managers of book- stores and news stands in eliminat- ing banned literature is recognized as a potent factor in placing Ill the hands of the reading public s higher class of literature. Be it resolved that we the mem- bers of the Catholic Women's league assembled in convention. record our appreciation and ask their continued collaboration and that of all organizations in this worthwhile endeavor. Be it resolved that a radio com- mittee be appointed in each sub- division to check on programs and that personal letters of approval or disapproval be written by mem- bers and forwarded to the spon- sors of programs at least once a month. Whereas the Increase in the cost of living presents s great dif- ficulty in financing our institu- tions caring for dependent child- ren, ~- And whereas on erroneous im- pression is abroad that the Fain. lly Allowance is being received by children in these institutions, and as a consequence donations have fallen off, Be it resolved that we, the mem- bers 01 the Catholic Women's league assembled in annual con- vention in Charlottetown request the Provincial Government to Ln- crease the grant to our orphanages commensurate with the number of children in those institutions. WMYEBS. We deplore the fact that a country of such national and international importance a; Canada has not representation at the Vatican; Be it resolved that we, the Oath. olic Women's League of Prince Edward Island, assembled in Char- lottetown in annual convention. request that this condition be remedied by the appointment of a Canadian representative to the Vatican state. runner resolved that the Can- adian Government be requested w take every precaution to guard and protect the rights of Christ- ians in the Holy Land. In addition to the above, Court- esy Resolutions were pregented to the National President, His Ex- cellency Bishop Boyle, Reverend; F3 McQuaid and W. Mccardle, Hon. Dr. W.J.P. MaoMillan, His Hon. Lt. Governor Bernard, His Wvrshlp Mayor B. Earle McDon- ald, Sisters of Martha. Knights of Columbus, Charlottetown‘ Hotel, the Press. end all who contributed to the success of the Convention program. wuneuuls: Continued from. page l ident Truman's oval office in the presence of State Secretary Anne. son, Defence Secretary Johngoy, and diplomats representing most of the other mcznvber powers. Ambassador Henri Bonnet of France first presented to Acheson notice that France had ratified the treaty. Acheson then informed President ‘Truman that the French ratification fulfilled the treaty re- quirements for its coming into force. and the President signed a proclamation declaring the pact in existence. No Fear 0f Results In a. statement, Truman declar- ed that "no nation need fear the results of cur xxx-operation" under the treaty which he described as a purely defensive arrangement with- i.n_ the framework of the United Nations charter. ’ "By this treaty," he declared, “Wu are not only seeking to establish freedom from aggression end from the use of force in the North At- lantic community, but we are also actively striving to promote and preserve peace throughout the world." He also asserted that "this is a momentous occasion not only for all the signatories of the treaty but for cii peoples who share our profound desire for stability and peaceful development." His signature on the proclamat- ion brought into force s. pledge by all 12 countries to take whatever action each considers necessary to resist an attack on any one of thcirn. Moves Already Underway The first moves to establish an organization charged with co- ordinating the defences of the whole western world. from Alaska to Norway and from the North American west coast to Italy, sl- realdy are under way in the state department. While the terms of the pact are general and will apply to any at»- twck against any of the members for at least 20 years, the alliance actually is the western answer to any threat of Russian aggression against Western Europe. . Along with the French ratificat- ion Acheson also received the rati- fications of Italy, Portugal and Denmark. The original seven drafters were the United states. Canada, Britain, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Lo emibourg. Others which joined the alliance in the weeks immediately befotl (h! treaty was signed here by foreign ministers of all 12 countries April 4 were Norway. Denmark, Iceland, Portugal and Italy. Condition "Fina" ROCHESTER, Minn., Aug. 24- (AlU-Jnmes Gardiner, Canada's Agricultural Minister, was report- ed In “fine" condition today fol- lowing a gall-bladder operation. A Mayo Clinic spokesman said Gur- diner ls sitting up and talking and that he probably will be dis- charged in about 10 days. _ Archbishop 0T York Toilioit Dominion BOUTHAMFION, England, Aug. 24—(R.euters) — Most Rev. Cyril Gasbett, Archbishop of York, left tonight for Halifax on the liner Aquitanls. l-le is going to Caasds to ad- dress the Anglican Church's ‘n-isnnial Synod st Halifax. Alter l0 days in Canada, during which he will attend celebrations of the bicentensr of the city of Halifax and presc in the cathod- rois st Quebec and Halifax, ha will go on to the United SUITES. Tho Archbishop has been Invit- ed to visit tho United States by the presiding Bivh of the Episcopal Church o America, which is a port of the Anglican community. TUIEIIUULIN (Continued from Page 1) side, is supervising the work of the staff in the field. Dr. William Clsrkson, Montreal is located at Tignlsh; Drs, Burnett, Three Riv- ers, Quebec and J’. M. Mitchell. Toronto at O'Leary; Dr. D. G. Moore, Moncton at Tyne Valley,‘ Dr. A. E. Owers, Kitchener, On- tario at Port Hill; Drs. Earl Grey, Toronto end N. P. Schmidt, Kitchener at Summerslde. A recent arrival to the staff, Dr. Bridgeman, Hamilton, Ontario, will lie located at Alberton. In ad- dition to his routine duties, Dr. R. S. MacDonald of the perman- ent staff of the Health of Animals Division at Charlottetown, is es- sistlng in the test. Dr. J. R. Cun- ninghsm, veterinary practitioner of Summerside, is also assisting in the area. Starting on May 12 in Queen's County this Is the fifth general ares. tuberculin test conducted un- der the “Restricted Area Plan", the first having been completed in 1925. Cattle coming from an “accred- Ited” area have distinct commer- cial advantage in export sales and the Province gains a high stand- ing in as far Q Public Health is concerned. The requirements for an “accred- ited" area are a low number of reactors as laid down in the “Ani- mal Contagious Diseases Act.” BRITAIN'S BULII Continued from pogo l $524,000,000 in reserves at the end of June. The ‘Treasury prev;- ious had aimed st keeping the reserves at o. "safe" margin of S2.- In June. Britain announced her imports from dollar-ares countries would be cut 25 per cent from last year's figures. some commonwoulth countries followed suit. Despite the import cut, Britain's reserves continued to drop, the in- formant reported. He said the full effects of the emergency economy program would not be felt until the last three months of the year. Heavy spending in Belgium and Switzerland-where payment in gold has become necessary under certain European recovery program ar- rangements-are contributing large- ly to the drive in the country's gold and dollar holdings, he ss-id. Full Naval Honors , For Crash Victims TORONTO, Aug. 24--(CP)—'l‘wo piiots who died in a-mid-air col- lision will be buried tomorrow with full naval honors, the Royal Canadian Navy announced today. Naval p. cesslons and firing parties will accompany the fun- eral processions for LL-Cmdb. C. G, (Clunk) Watson, 2'7, and Lieut. Charles Elton. 2'7, both of Toronto. Squadron officers will be Dall- bearers. The pilots died yesterday when their Seafires collided over su- burban Mclton Airport while prac- WINNER or DRAWING roa roar sponsored by United Service Clubs of Charlottetown In hid of the P. E. I. Children's Art Centre was ten your old Eric MacDonald of Brudenell. - We hope Eric enjoys his new pet and wish also to thunk all those who contributed bowurvl the work of the Children's Art Centre by p-rt-Icipatlng In this project. FRANCES E. JOHNSTON, Director Children's Art Canto ANTIQUES WANTED Old China, Cups, Saucers, Plates, Brass Door Knockers, old Jewellery, Paper Weights, Chino Dolls, School Dells, Vases, old Guns. Writs: "ANTIQUES" care of Charlottetown Guardian. Chlropodlst a For Foot Ailments Giilfllil’ .iI. .I. A. snows. 0. P. Orthopedic * us ones CIIAIIDTIITOWTI. LI-l E IEIITIIAIE sun (ConIJnuod from Page 1) tho odds-cos in reply to the ‘throne Speech sttho ',oftho first session of the list Parliament Sept. l5. Mr. St. Laurent sold that Mr. Joe-n. Mr. Marier and Mr. Marquis will fill vacancies recently created by legislation , ‘ by the 11nd- eral and Quebec governments. The legislation provided for the ap- pointsnsnt of sis new itidges to the Superior Court, but Premier Duplessls has so far paved the way for only three appointments. The vacancies are crested b the mo- vlncial government an the ap- pointmeats made by the fedvrhl government. The new standing of the Com- mons is: Liberals, 1N; Progressive Con- servatives, 40; 0.01., 12; Social Credit, l0; Independent, four; 1n- dopendont Uberal. one; vacant . Mr. St. Laurent mode tho sn- ‘ at s. hurriedly-called press comer-once following a three- hour meeting of tho cabinet. _ During the conference. Mr. St. Laurent made these disclosures: Next Tax Conference '1. Ho m. told Prensier Campbell of Manitoba. that o Dominion- Provincial conference on taxation matters will be called at least s year prior to the expiration of present taxation agreements in 962. 2. l-Io has told Premier Douglas of Saskatchewan he is not con- vinced thst a. Dominion-Provincial conference should be called at this time. 3. A Dominion-Provincial con- ference will be called prior to 196i if the prospects for accomplishing something concrete an bright. 4. legislation providing for Fed- e ai participation In the construc- on of s. trans-Canada. highway likely will be introduced at» the session of parliament opening Sept. 16. 5. The Canadian government re- gards the Atlantic pact, which came into force today, as an in- strument of peace that already has given some proof of its value in that respect. Mr. St. Is/uront said by-eloctions to fill existing vacancies in thl Commons will not be long delay- ed. His attention was dIlW-fl b! newspaper men to recent roiwfll saying there was to be on enisrlc- merit of the federal cabinet. Mr. St. Laurent said all such specu- lative stories were of Interest t0 him. The more new ideas produc- ed by newspaper men, the more nmtetial. the cabinet had to con- alder in making decisions on vsri- ous matters. However, no further cabinet changes were contemplatedat the present time. _ He ssid that at present there are no talks going on between the ‘ ‘ ‘ and provincial governments on the queetio. of taxation ag- reements. The talias now centre on housing and on the construction of s trons-Canada. highway. EASTERN GUARDIAN ....'BBIDGE CONSTRUCTION- A 400 foot creosoted timber bridge, costing some $50,000, about three- quarters of a mile west of Souris, will be completed within s month. The work ls under the supervision of the construction engineer for the Provincial Department of Pub- lic Works and Highways. Mr. C. I-I. Stewart and Mr. Noye Raynor of Eilerslie are the contractors. Some 12 men are employed. tislng formation flying for the Canadian National Exhibition. The other eight members of the squad- Wlth The Kids 0n The Playgrounds _ Christmas canes but once a year. and it is unfortunate that the Playgrounds picnic only comes but once a. year also. This week the children from the three Charlotte- wwn classrooms m being outer- tnined at Dalvo. Bosch by the Charlottetown P ayground commie. sfon. and words cannot expres the wonderful time they are having. Seventy-five boys and girls wont by trucks from l-illlsisormigls Square on Monday and spent the after- noon. swimming. running races, Playing bail, eatim lunch and owl-using. On Tuesday, over one hundred youngsters crowded into trucks at Square to duplicate the amusements enjoyed by their friends from lfllisborough Square on the previous day. The bill!" thrill of all for many was the op- portunity afforded them to view in reality. the country landscape .and farm animals; only known to them through pictures. etc. The weather for the first‘ two outings left nothing to be desired and Con- naught Square children are hope- ful that they won't be disappointed by the weuther man when their big trip comes off this afternoon. I Miss Frances Johnson will b0 finishing her playground program- me of painting and colouring, etc, the last week in this month. an extends an invitation to all he patrons of the past summer to come to the Market Building on Saturday morning, September 31d. at 9.30 to attend s. class on oily modelling. This is your opportun- ity to make yourselves acquainted with the winter programme spon- sored by the Arts and Crafts Guild and to register your name. if you so desire for the snowy season. ‘Tuesday, August 30th. wil be the day that Oonnaught Square youngsters have being waiting put- iently for all summer. The ‘rrack and Field Meet, which consists of races, high lumping, ba-osd jump- ing, etc. will be run off on the square at 6 o'clock sharp. Remem- ber the Track and Field Meet will be the first week in September so Victoria Park and all the entrants placing in this contest. on th square will have the opportunlt to match their strength and skil with the athletes from. the ooh squares at the big meet. Miss Beryl Sholfoon, ‘King aqua-re had the misfortune to brook he! arm while playing st her home on Sunday. Beryl was a. maJor con- tender in the running races at hen square last year, and her presence will he greatly missed on Tlnsrsda-Y next, Sept. lst. for the ICng Square Track and Field Meet. ‘There will be a. long list of events so be there at 6 o'clock sharp and don't miss anything. The junior boys and senior glr " softball teams from Ccnnsug 0 and Ilillsborough squares hsvu been playing tit for tut for thl past couple of weeks with one win- ning and then the other. That is probably all fos- the better, but um less one team gains an edge very soon it will be difficult to decide a. winner in the series. The funlon boys are having s. bit of a. rest from ball games this week due to the picnics at Dalvay, but they are due to pick up the hickory again sels for another warm-up. Remember: Watch for his-then announcements regarding dates of.‘ the "Pushmobile Race" and aha “Grand Track and Field Meet anal. Pet Show"; both of which events will be held the first week in Sop- tcmber. LOTS 011' ICE CUBE! The Muir glacier in Alaska dis- charges some 200,000,000 cubic feet ron from Dartmouth, N. 5., will carry on the show. trnctive and they'll wear well mo! IMAGINE! just arrived In the flsero are 500 eases Dry Produces. - - - It ls hard are all the old favorites-Lime Ginger Ale, etc... Izoo. - - - Those are load-shone 500 Cases-these 6.000 Grocery Department. Every little gIrl I know will wont A. sweet. his. Effective Immediately, Egg-Grading Station. G. ILM. SPECIAL — SPECIAL — SPECIAL! of both the Charlottetown and the Summerslde Stores “the beware that be" have marked the "BONNY MAID" BUGS at u wonder" sav- ing for you! Regularly priced up to 11.50 — They're NOW 1-3 OFF the original price. Bonny Maid Rugs are in n variety of alueo ‘sud u variety of pleasant shades-You'll really like a Bonny Maid, they re no- rlvod In the Dry Goods Dopnrtmon colors-priced at 7.50 and 8.05 ouch. Othwa Valley Mills. Como choose your Car Rug while the collection Ia still complete. They're In the Dry Goods Department. POULTRY PRODUCERS of ice daily into Glacier Bay. In the Furniture Departments There are only n limited number of Bonny Maid Bug! at: each store-so, we advise you to come In at: once for the one you want. - - - Save money on Donny Maid Rugs at 1-8 OFF. In the Furniture uopartments of Both Stores. A whole cannons) or CANADA nus rnonucrs has Grocery Department. - - - A of Canada Dry Products-Milli bottles of Canada to Imagine isn't It? In this Curlold Ricky, Sparkling Wafer, lust Orange, and a couple of new ones that will soon be favorites Hoot Beer in 50 ounce bottles and Cream Soda In 50 ounce bottles. You'll really be surprised Just how quickly thin Csr- Csriosd means that Bottles will go-Better come In, phone lav-write In and order Canada Dry Products today from the a genuine PATSY ELEANOR HAT. for Fall. - - - They're perfectly sweet! There are a number of styles from which to choose-Beret, Bonnie, Roller, Bowler and Poke Bonnet. - - - They're trimmed this season with feathers and fluff! Patsy Elea- nor Bate are of good quality fClIr-I/DOITO priced at 2.25 and 2.50. Girls, you'll find Patsy Eleonora In the Youth Centre. fat carton of PLAID WOOL CAR BUGS has fuss an t, - - - There's a grand selection of Those are made in the famous wo will be buying live poul- try dolly, except Saturdays, at our Mount Stewart E. W. CARMODY, Charlottetown, P. 0. 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