f.- ~ARLW~ and BOND’ GUARDIAN - ‘ two points in somewhat more ’ in the day's trade news. The use o! 7.2 percent in electric r over the like week last year favorably received, Retail trade is slowing down as usual after the holiday spurt, ~ a number of heavy indus- es are emerging from a season- of last loadings disclosed 1y lower totals than in the ing week as is usual at this h. It appeared that loadings also somewhat less than in » like week of last year. however. all Street did not jump to . hasty conclusions concerning the romoval o! Clement Moret as head l‘ of the Bank of France, although the move excited wide interest in most circles as to whether it sig- nified any radical change in French financial policies, Gold bloc currencies, as a matter oi fact, continued to improve. In contrast with yesterday's ities, shares in both these groups joined the industrials in the rise. although their forwardness was not quits so pronounced. The As- sociated Press average of 00 stocks went ahead .29 to 40.06. Trading nicluded more issues and sales were about 182,000 larger than yes- terday, at 1,062,546 shares. - - Shares up fractionally included Woolworth, Allied Chemical, Arn- erican Telephone, Anaconda. Ban- ta Fe, Baltimore so Ohio, Bethle- hem Steel and American Srnelting which touched a new high. Canadian stocks generally were higher. with several distillery and gold-mining issues scoring ad'- vances of a point or more, ' ' PROBUCE l (Canadian Press) MONTREAL. Jan. Iii-Cheese and prices advanced on the Moni- _ ‘produce and dairy market io- wiltxih other lines holding re- ~ ga s. ‘ks rent make No. 1 Ontario , -- gained ‘>6 of a cent at 10 to » cents a pound with summer - ilrichang at 11% to 12 3' . Receipts were 32 boxes. faded shipments o! eggs in car- or less were steady to a cent at 33 cents a dozen for A- " 28 to 29 cents for A-medium - 27 cents for A pallets, 19 to , is for B and i8 cents for C. : were 1,188 cases, - .1 butter in firm at 21% cents a pound. Jo s solids were 22 cents and » 23 cents. Receipts were 193 ‘atoes held steady it 4s u. 41 " for New Brunswicks and 5t cuts for Prince Edward ls- , all per 80 pound bags. ' rkets At A Cldnce (Canadian Press) and Monrtlreal-Indus- - York-Stodrs closed higher. Wheat higher. and cofriee and sugar higher. w York -Curb' (Johnston and Wm) Gas Eiec... .. iflupPow, k. oiCanA. ~OilPeifn. OilReiCo Oill/td. Hud .- - Oil Ind 16 - ht Pow A 1% NG SCHOOL CONCERT pupils oi Fanning School ‘a rnoet succemfui Ch. ‘mas . in Malpeque Hall, Wednes- il - . 19th. The evening being . ere was a large attendance. hall was prettiiy decorated ‘ evergreen, tinsel and Christmas or pupils and teachers. accompanists of the evening Eli's. S. L. Campbell, Miss El- - Ramsay, Miss Alice Mac- Much credit is due the ‘present. .. conclusion of the evening's -. the children welcomed old friend, Santa Claus, who ~ and distributed, from the gifts and candy to the pupils ttle children. Then wishing and all a-“Merry Christmas". Claus bid farewell for the ‘following is the program: ark: by Chairman, Mr. G. W. - chorus, "The Merry Day", by School. b ltation, "Welcome“, Earls Tay- w ~ rcise, "Christmas ifs", d junior is, . i; iogue, “Reading The Weekly i» i r"; Senior pupils. V A First Recitation, Altheia Bry- ,.<,-- ‘cise, "Days of the Week", 7 , "Uncle Joe's Will”, Sen- cariots or lessl girls. p . Instrumental Music. 3 Senior pu- pils. . am; Drill, l glrh arid 0 boys. Dllogae l Miscellaneous (Canadian Press) MONTREAL, Jan. 3- Wneat, nor no 2 84. bailey C W no 3 63. Orits C W no 2 54. Oats C W no 3 48. Oats feed‘ no lhliok t Flour ng w ca ten s, ilrsts $5.41; Sp l” Flour seconds $5.10. Ilgiour lJOKBTtS $4.90. our win er tents choice $4.50 u. $4.00. p“ Flour white cor 15.00 to $5.80, to $28.26. Middlings ton $33.25; Rolled oats bag 90 lbs $3.85. HM’ no 2 per ton carlots $15.00, Cheese No 1 Ont 10 to 10%. Butter no i 21%. ,, _ 'EEK8. (will 9960MB in, cartons A 1 large 43- - Eggs A 1 medium ' Eggs A 1 pullets ‘as; as. Eggs B arige 25. Eggs B medium 24. Eggs C 21. Eggs C 21. Po atoes Qut 80's 45-47. N B 80's 48-50. P E I 80's 50-52. ' (Canadian Press) MONTREAL. Jan. 3~witii 1: contracts changing hands, silver futures were easier on the Canad. ian commodity exchange today Prices were unchanged to ‘l0 points lower, Of the 13 lots which pare with no sales yesterday neary half were involved in in- vatment transactions. ST. PETERS BBB. WJ. Harbour home of Mrs. GeraidBarry on Dc- cember fifth with iiitcen members present. The meeting was opened- ifhe roll call which was’ e-nsw ._ by a Christmas recitation. The min- ; rites of the last meeting were read and adopted. The reports of the committees were heard and new ones appointed. The next meeting will be held at the home oi Mrs. new members were-added- to iihe roll since last meeting. The Christ- mas seals which were received from the Gyro Club wens bought and distributed among‘ the members. The questionnaires were received and four papers were discussed. The program consisted of a contest put on by Mrs. Harry liiwEwen, Jr.. and won by Mrs. Harry lidacEwen Sr. A delicious lunch was served by . - the hostess and lunch“ committee. ' aitei- which the meeting closed by singing National Anthem. Trims is MUSIC rivartvwnaaa There are choruses that ring, 1n the night time when we fling 0i! the hurry and the worry of the day. . There are symphonies wa find, In the wailing of the wind. when the slry and earth so mourn- ful seem and gray. There are melodies that come. From a droning insects. hum. when a zlaring sun is staring overhead. - There are hanrioniea we knW. In the dewy damn agiow, when the shadows of‘ the evontidc are fled. From the sighixig ocean's shore. "lb the mountains high and hear, There are voices that aro talkln! through the trees: _ In the purling of the stream When the lazy willows dream, or. when orgarrd notes arosweli- ing on the linen. There is music in the air. There is music everywhere, nve: with us, ever round us, ever . near. Anthemld swells and chiming bells Prom the alleys to the dell: Ifwe only have thetimetostw ' andhear. James M. unclean 2140 Nelson Ave. ' N0! Westminster. ccm- - by reading the Creed. followed by i cred V James Blsxlend, rollcall to» be ~ ‘ answered by paying. a nickel. Two Exchange ~ D (Quotations furnished by Johnston and Ward members of the Mont toclr Mantras‘ real 8 lxchange, Curb Market, 158 Richmond Street. l“ riottetown). Stacks Air Red . Allied Chem .. Mhesitancy among the rails and util- A Can Dry Gin Ala Can Pan: Houston Oil Hud Mot Har - Mack ck Math Alkali Kan . The regular meeting of st. Peters NM M“ W. I. was held at the - Studebaker Stewart Warner Tug, . . Tex Gulf Sui . Tim Roll Bear .- Union Carb Carb Union Pac . United Corp United Gas Imp ti} S 1nd Al Van Warner Bros Warren Bros .. West Union .. West Eilec Woolworth 0o ... .. Yellow Truck - 3% SEES POPULATION GOING DOWN-HILL SHEFFIELD. lifnglaiid, Jim. 2- “Just as overpopulation went on in the last century, it was not bio that in the next 50 Years there might -be an equally precipit- ous tendency toward underpopula- tion," declared Prof. Julian Huxley in discussing the effect on the na- tion of birth control. "it was not generally reclined ulation would have been reduced by 2,000,000, and it was safe to as- aumc that there would. in conse- quencqbeachangeinthc, , *‘ ion ofyoimg people in old people. The number oi people more than so yearsoi are would riseinoro- portion to the general population. and this would affect the whole life of the nation." - IIDTIBE - AIIIIAI. IIEETIIG N. Y. Stock; fore addifli i ll top of the recent rise. so. Lflli we ‘i. several l‘ Elan were ll‘ Gunner, Reno and Pioneer. Bu" ‘i- Cal Oil .'..I'... Can Ma thatinthenextziiyearsthepoiv- ‘(by Jollnllnll )WIl'il'l Special MORNING MAI!!!‘ LII‘!!! YORK, N. 'Y., Jan. 3--The as irregular to slightly lower until late in the tradin yes- terday wiien the industriais‘ urned strong on however,- American-Carl strength as it has been on a num- be occasions r recently. Case and Harvester also, d gains. There seems to bc a n- 210:6); o! buyers taiawalt the Pre- en's message ngress - commitments on d l ts rticulueg gel!" eve men are u u - w should will: a mailicr set- back would be about due. Iaidiaw and Company. MINING (Canadian Press) , Jan. S-New buyers the strong tone ex- e Christmas, caterer‘ share market today a: nc S ward the minin continued on the trend. Trade nded to .00( shazes the heaveat turnover ir. . Coppers gains‘: Ego and nny 8° 9 ver and oil stocks oi im- stocks Lake secondary advance while recorded no price variations the close 74 advance in invited prcifg-XWB was impor - ickle Crow back ‘l’? to 2.28 and God's lake 8 to 2.11. Bradian was another . i08- 15 and closing at 2-50. Other 301; mots Coniarum these ks and the sell ough to push th of list cmcned a more pick-imagine for the holders 11>: . Antonio ‘gain V‘ cents, Sylvanite 13, Mc ittie inc" Mcwattes 7 each while gains us: to 5 cents-appeared for Macassa Little Lo" , Lac, Canadian Malar- tlc, Ancli duroniizn, Siscoe, Mc- Millan, St, Anthony and Ventures (Canadian Press) u- ". ... u; o--- ... .- gyUIIlIYIRJ-u n. n. ees .--- all“... ..::'.:;' .11" 1:3. ... ... .-~ “~- uu sh Os. a-r on- ": c" up no a" I-‘flllfl’ ‘ 6K MARKET cossm usual reauhr congress u z noon we '. > Ban of gglandlratc uncharged t 2 cent. 1p” uoted in London I-lornestake Mining declared monthly dividend of t2 and monthly dividend ii. God Bars at 141s 654d vs iii 10 Domestic Crude Oil output dur- wcfi ended Dec. 29 averaged 2 700 barrels daily against 2.- 428,lii0 previous week American Petroleum Institute. D. J. Index closed 51-22 00f 0.10. U. S. Electric out v 2-10 g-eirii in previous week. High Low Last . 161148.98 103 (B 104.01 0.47 .00 17.62 1730 lam: on Hi h Low Last Off .80 30.00 86.82 0.12 96.00 sun Dow EXCHANGE (Canadian Press) J an M . . G and foreign exchan c in relatim H to the Canadon dol ar as compiled we Royal Bank _oi Canada, .0061. China Hon Kong dollars .4263. Czechoslov ia crown .0418. Denmark krone .2187. franc .0660. German reichaznark .4018- Great tain pound 4.8017. Holland florln .6683. Hungary pe .2971. India rupee . 697. Italy lire .0854. -Japan yen 2852. Jugoslavia dinar .0228, New Zeamnd pound 3.9072. Norwa srone .2460. Polan aoti .1894, Roumania leu .0 2. South Africa. pound 48817. Spain peseta .1369. Swede i krone .2525. Switzerland franc .3245. United Staics dollar 9g per ceni discount- NEW YORK. Jan. ii-Fomign exchange irregular, Great Britair hi/zh 4.93MB: low 4.92‘ close 4.92%; R0 day bills 4.92 '; France 6.6’ Italv 8.6L; Belgium 23.55; Germany 40.4.8: Canada 1.00 . MT’L. CURB UP C C Jones. MRI. Stock Excliange _.____. (Quobnilnlra nus ad by Innate- and Ward members of flw Illfrod Rtoek Exchange. llolilroal (‘urb Ina =31, ill Bluhmonrl Strut, Chas-Iona IIJ Opeasdi-ast (Johnston and Wald) ev." A RENNIWS ROAD SCHOOL The Christmas closing of Ren- nie's Road School was held on Fri- dly "B11108. December 21st and was largely attended by ,__ ‘ and visitors. The school was Prettiiy decorated for the occasion. w. Jas. H- Ab. drews capably acted as chairman, and the followim Prfilllm was pre- sented; _ Opening Chorus. by the school. "A Christmas Wish," by Evelyn Hlckox. A recitation. "Greater Than Coi- umbus," by Elmer MacDonald. A Merry Christmas Drill, by‘ Jun- ior Pupils. - Duct. by Houlton Molnnis. and teaming Proctor, (encased). Monologue, “flora and the Twins," by Georgina Prwion. Chorus. by four little girls. Redtatlon, "A Stitch in Time," by Dorothy Nicholson. , Mouth organ selection by Mr. Pineau. Renitatio , thought," by Edward Peters. i Dialogue, “The Dlsconteriied Hus- band," . Recitation. "A Lady Santa Claus," by Agnes Peters, . Step dancing, by Margaret Proc- ' tor and Lorane Bernard (enclosed). Ford Green Stabeli Dialogue. Getting Even With Sis- ter's Beau. _ Recitation, "He Could Help," by Lawrence Peters. Solo, bv Helena Martin. Recitation, "A Real Santa Claus," m by Robert Andrews. Wright rm .. PLEASART cmcuc w. l. The regular monthly meeting oi “Pleasant Circle" Institute was he.d at the home of Mrs. Earle Boulter on December 13th, with an attend- ance of fifteen memibe a and thir- teen visitors. One new member was enrolled, and five members rejoined. The President opened the meeting by singing “Jingle Bells", followed by Creed. Roll call was responded to by a small gift ior "Sunshine Box." Minutes of previous meeting were road and approved. The sick y, c; imittee reported one sick mem- ber given treat of fruit. ‘more was no report from the school. New committees were appointed for the following month: School, Mrs. Earle Boulter and Mrs. ‘Orville large; Sick, Mrs. Lorne Cameron, Miss Beatrice Tierney; Prom-am. Basil Sherry and Miss Mary Daw- scn. lt was moved b," Mm 0w!!!“ Mas-fir", seconded by Mrs. John Dawscn. that two books bapuichas- ed forthe school. It was decided on motion, that the usual treat be 29 a” - given to the school chldren at Christmas. it was moved by Mrs. John iiiwiker, seconded by N111. Ur- y, ville Large .that a collection he taken at the rerular monthly meet- ings. A biil of 25c. was paid for fruit, $4.33 was paid to Mrs. Eimti‘ Gamble for goods for Institute work. A vote of thanks was tender- ed to the Secretary for the capable manner in which she carried on the year's work. A vote oi thanks was also extended to Mrs. Elmer Gamble for her hospitality in giving the use of her house for piecing a quilt. Entertainment for the evening cou- rdsted of contest, by Miss Audrey Harvey, prise won .by Miss Beatrice Tierney: Solo, by Mrs. Arthur Mac- Ksy; Reading ‘h! Mrs. Iilmer Gurn- bie; two contests put on h! Mil- John Walker. prises won ha Mrs. George Maclily and Mrs. Harvey: Reading. by ml!‘ Mid"! Harvey. Dainty refreshments were then served by the hostess. Next meeting at the home of Min. John Dawson. roll call to be answer- ed by "some Adventure in a. snow- storm.” asset-ins closed v. National Anthem. a sea acne -2 sac ace v use c"! Ha Q “nun 3n use m up 0'9 pa" n a Oes Diplogue, The Christmas Eve Dream. Recitation. "What He Wanted," by Benny Gallant, Recitation, "If," by Pearle Bor- nerd. Chorus, by four pupils. Recitation, "A Chrstmas iem." bv Rita Piocto‘. Recitation, "How I Once Played Santa, by Lcrane Bernard. Dlalcwue, Cvra‘s Callers. Step dcncins. by Arthur Gallant (ensured). Recitation, "A Christmas Pries- ent." by Lloyd Hiolrox. Closing chorus. bv the school. At the close of the programme Santa Cirrus arrived and distributed viz-s. presents and candv to the nupiig, the. teacher. and to Santa, from a well laden Christmas tree. A very eniovable evening. was brrught to a close by 51081118 00d Save the King. DUNBTAFFNAGII SCHOOL CONCERT On Friday night. December 21st, the pupils oi Dunstaffnage School. under the capable direction of their teacher. Miss Marinade Fraser. meeented to a well-filled hail their annual Christmas con- cert. Thc following is the program: Chorus. "There's a Song in the Air." School. Wdcome. Charles .enkins. Y-lol- lis Thompson. Freddie Webster. Recitation, Verna Boswell. I ialogue, "The Toys’ Strikl." Recitation. Freddie Webster- Motion song “Hush-a-Bve.” Recitation. Edith Webster. Drill, “Christmas Bells.” l2 M73. Prob- Song, Drill. “Merrv Christmas.” Dialogue, "Strike in Santa Oiaua Land.” Rncitation. Alton Roberts. . Chorus. “Silent Night,” School. Intermission. Dialogue, 'i‘hroiie." Recitation, Susanna Wehsinr. Quartet, ‘Twinkle, Twinkle." Recitation. Allison Stewart. 58 MMOnhImes ch "1 dustrial Alcohol Oi: (C). By Guardian's Special Wire) MON-TRIAL Jan. Ig-Spurreg on b! increrasd demand, securitics on Montreal Exchanges engaged in an WWI-rd movement along a b.oa:l front today. Interest centred on liquors and Fillers but the rest of th. list came in lot considerable attention. The betterment resulted in‘ iivc is- sues estlblishliig new peaks for the Year andtbe avezage of 80 stocks rising s w css. an; market .1»:- edandfilledintnemornin with the general strength making its ap- pesranm in the- afteinoon. Trading was carried on at a rapid pace, 24,- anging hands and Bully 75 issues appearing on the board. WWW“! whorl-l oi possible reduc- tion in United States tariffs on liq- uor imports enabled the alcohols to since smart sains of om to three points with only a slight sell-off from the tops. Hirrm Walker rose 8 1-4 points at N 3-4. Canadian Iii- "n" was 1 1-4 rgecarities \_ Lead Advance. Montreal Exchange I points highs; at 7 1-4 and Distil- ers-Geagrams at 18 and Alcohol "A" at 8 i 4 were both up l 1-8 points. Wllkcr preferred and Mel- chers “A" were fractionaiiy higher. In tlai- bieway group National Breweries touched a. new high for more than a year at b2 1-4, up 1-4. Guid gained a point. _ On favorable trade news, paper stocks spurted fractions to nearly five points on the exchange and curb. Price Brothers preferred on a. late sale finished at 24 2-6, a rise of 4 8-4 points. St. Lawrence Paper preferred moved up, s4 points at l5 1-4, Abitibl preferred 2 1-4 at 8, Abitibi certificates c1 de- posits at 0 1-2 and Price common 1 1-4 at 3 1-4. Bathurst. Dryden Howard Smith. Bt. Lawrence Cor- poration, Abitibi' common and Con- solidated Paper were up small amounts. Howard Smith preferred lost a point, however, and it. Law rcnce Corporation preferred was down slightly. Sales totalled 24.000 shares: bonds Currencies A ~10 and the America is of '“A After- . Dialogue. "A Christmas lesson." d I l." "m" Wintaflna (Canadian Press) MQNTRnnu, Jan- ii-The psum aterling, United States dollar an French franc advanced on ' . Xi! . - und gained l6 of a cent J, $4.80 ngiallar roar .08 of a cent at UMcents. SUFFOLK SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND CONCERT The semi annual examination of Suffolk School was held in the school room Thursday evening, Dec. 20th, before a large and ap- preciative audience. The school was prettily decor- were examined in their various subjects by their teacher, Mildred Coffin, assisted by Miss Mary Campbell, teacher of Milcove School A special featuro of the exam- ination was a “speed and accuracy test." which was heartily enjoyed by all present. Mr. G. H. Johnston acted as l-Yhsirman and a well balanced pro- Iram was canted out. At the conclusion oi the pro- gram Santa arrived and distribut- ed from a prettily decorated tree GRAIN (Schwinn r1 Ward) CEIOQCO, Jan, 3- B I High magi in i8: s33 ated for the occasion. The pupils 8e91- WEST ROYALTY W. I. The West Royalty W. I. held the annual‘ meeting at the homa of Mrs. Enman with thirteen inun- bers and four visitors present. The President, Mrs. MacKninon, pre- sided. Mcetini r ‘ with the" Creed and roll call was answered gifts and candy to pupils and teacher. Home made candy was donated by the people in the dis- trict and passed around by the pupils. Complimentary remarks were given by the chairman. Miss Campbell congratulated the pupils on the success of their examin- ation arid spoke particularly oaths good reading she listened to that evening. Other remarks were wiv- en by w. James Godfrey and Mr. Fred W. Godfrey. The National Anthem brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. l"lolow_ing is ths program: ‘ Openinv. chorus by ‘School. A Greeting, Eileen Melliok. Recitation, “After miristmas," fouls Bradley. ‘ Solo, "Just Be Merry," Genevieve Godfrey. _ Recitation, “When You Were Small." Llovd Mcllick. A drill. "Christmas Arithmetic." Recitation, “All Ho Wants," Billy Johnston, Song. "Welcome Ch.‘ ‘ Day." Recitation, "Merry Christmas," Opal Reid. Monoicme, "Christmas Present,” Laura Johnston. ~ Qunrtette, "Christmas n-iu." Genevieve Godfrey. Ruby‘ Cinw. muretta and Francis Reid. Monologue. “Aunt JMv-‘s Christ- mas Present." Olman Mellick. Dialogue, "A Christmas Crazy Recitation. "Family Troubles," Jean Johnston. Chorus, by School. Santa's arrival, ‘Closing chorus, "Merry Christ- in s." National Anthem. rrmuoarv Wfifrrrvma 0mm). HOOD SCENE ‘ffiiiiiflb, Jan. s-(Bv Canadian Prsss)—'i‘he "Home-Maker" in the Globe 311,114! i-ocuninthsupnernart with the annual fees. The minute: of the last annual meeting and of the last monthly meeting were read and adopted. Sick committee reportedfruit sent to one. The packing of a box for the Dispens- ary was decided upon. A contribu- tion of ten dollars (810.00) was voted to the Sanatorium. The re- tiring ,1'6Sld6I\C gave a splendid address and a report of we work for the year was given by the sag; retarv. Following are the off for the coming year: Pres f. Mrs, Vernon Burke: Vice Presid- ent, Mrs. Albert Middleton: Secret- ary-Treasurcr. Mrs. OvrusPickard Directors, Mrs. Iirizrllc. Mrs. Stet- son. Mire. Gates; Auditors, like. Bell and ‘Mrs. Tralnor. A vote n! thanks for her splendid leadership for the year was MacKinncn. Meetink closed with the ‘National Anthem. Mrs. Irisnis invited the members to her home 7n" the newt meeting, rooms on the ground flour, and an ell containing the kitchen built at the beck. The lame’ chiinne! forced the staircase tn assume I narrow, winding io"m to the garret above that contairei small, low- cellinged rooms. The second tvilll had a narrow passageway mnninl Pom the front door to the back. and the FOUL! opened or! each lids o! this. The storey and a, half bo- came a twrv-stnrnv aifair with more "Chimney closets and corner cup- boards were numerous. In one corner c1 the kitchen would stand a spinninv whee‘ While in from of the window miwhr he the renting place or the loom. In the hole fire- giqog m-cat l0"! hrvvwnd lwdvhtlv on hggyv win-Irons. wwi» savory odors moan ("om the hi"? not on its qwvinwinv nv-wvq "ic" I'll-lit! 0f drawers display-id bombed 081M? nt-(ulwc w-u. now-q m‘ chins. and heavier stoneware. On the walls hum strings oi dried apples and herbs. ‘The bedrooms contained Urea! ‘Mir-Imstw ma. with canceled ton and side drapes. oairen or wai- an‘ mus-n, mi i-vreaa candlestick: "n IliIflilQ-flmfied rabies. mid h! Wynn] “m; on t)» flew, '11»- M!‘ wwmv n?- ‘parlor’ bflisied M bl “any...” “mm rurniimo-Jha m"? “noun? " 0'"! dim of house furni-hlvwi." tendered H?!’