MARCH 31. 1954 gcvrj Variety Concert At Baptist Church Hall .. 1-mt there is no lack of local talenb when it comes to staging a Irllthl-. variety concert was amply dernon- --- mated last night at the Baptist 13:31: 115- TYLE 81:1!-I-lN!'l:'B-Y. ii. A in e and enthue- rel PI! 08. cry Chm” m " style I-Ii-Ityie. was audience greeted performers mg entertainers in e Dfoiflm 9,, under the auspices of m Men's Aaociation of the church. am go 1-eadingl, vocal solos and 9,. popular male quartette. "The y-my Tons of Harmony". gun and every member was N.”-guy applauded and the vari- ou, H-mots generously reepondedto enoores. M, p,.1. Rupert presided at the enter-tainment, and brief remarks MI, made by the Auociation ggjdent, Mr. Bruce Lewis. Following the entertainment the perronnere and their friends were mg guests of the committee in cmrge, when refreshments were 59;-red and a social hour rpent. Appearing on the program were: rm, um-1" Ranch Boyi, Meslrs. iii 7, S p.m All Guidere and aliidtett, Burke and Sentry, in friends interested invited. instrumental selections; K e iv i n Johnson, impersonation and inter- pretation; male quartette. "The Four Tons of Harmony", Messrs. uaemilay, Macxenzie, Pound and gantry, accompanied on guitar by Mr. Macxachernz vocal solo, Miss Nnnnv MacNevin; piano duet, Miss Max-tnrlo ,Hurst and Gordon ivl-.;tc; vocal solo. Chester Dono- iai. instrumental trio, Meats. HLEKDX, Kemp and Stewart; vocal duel, Kay and Elmer Gallant; rgadmgs, Robert Compton; vocal trip. "The Debutantes", Nancy Macxevin. Barbara and Marilyn R',lper'.; bass solo, Jack l-laystead; imtriiniental surprises. Elmer Gai- R. F. Mugford was accom- SPIE5 ARRESTED I-lKi(tIA. Italy, (AF)-Govern- iiient. agents announced Wednesday a crackdown on it Communist spy ring operating near one of Italy's biggest air bases. The counter- espionage agents said l0 persons time been arrested. Thcy reported the ring was collecting informa- l-nn on military activities at the Foccta air base. BIRTHS. MAHITIADES. DEATHS 50c Per insertion ” BIRTHS nowsn - At Monti-cal, P.Q., xi.-irch 22nd.. to Donald L. and? lira. Downe (nee Ramona Hornell 2 ririughtcr if-leather Lynn.) IHDNOVAN - At the Cliai'lotte- itIii'ii Hospital on March 28th, 1054, to Mr. and Mrs. Chester rirlinras-At-"TTv7iT.-.Mnren an. '.”'vl. Estelle Thomas. fuenral no- 1 it lntcr. t.li.i.lS -- At his home in Mil-A Mlirhe on Tuesday. March 30. 3-1. Urban Ronald Gillis. in his ii year. Resting at the Bowness -llnoral Home until funeral ar- tt-ntxcmcnts can be completed and lulmuiiced later. l.Vi)REW.S-At Charlottetown on Tuesday. March 30. 1954. Mrs. A. R -'ll'"'ll'9WS. aged 88 years, lsister of the late Rev. W. M. Ryan) "Whiz at the Machrnn Funeral Llriuic. lntr-rmcnt Middleton, Nova Vi la. llF..LAt Hunter River. March 3". 1954. Isaac Ives. formerly of linniagiie in his 92nd year. Rest- llli M the MacLenn Funeral llnnio whore funeral service will lie hold this evening at 7 o'clock. I"-icrnv-nt Capo Traverse ceme- Wl, Thursday morning at 10.30. Please omit flowers. H.D. Maolean I UNDERTAKER EMBALMER Charlottetown and North Wiitehire DIAL 5549 TIIE IIEIIIIESSEY FIIIIEIIAI. HOME I? lent Il- W. J. BROWN Funeral Director 4311 our me- M Hour Ambulance service mnmed. Courteous service Cl-IARl.O'l"l'l'l'dWN' FUNIIAI. HOMI DEIITIIAI. GUARDIAN nmrs TAXI-Dial coco-sees. nsumo uonuaa elf The Bike Shop. CIAIWILL fir Better Photo- MINTI Wednesday specim- Ohilled tomato juice, boiled corned spare ribs, mils and butter. tea, cones or milk, so come. '1'!!! PRINCE OF WALES GIrls' and Bow Choruses will pres- ent the final concert of the col- lege Concert Series on Tuesday, April 6. at 8:30 p.m. ORDER. QUICK FOR SPECIAL Crou Golden neck pullet chicks, limited quantity each week. Co-op Hatchery. Phone 9412. WOBTIPB DBUGSTORE will be the only Drugstore open this after- noon and evening. ANNUAL MEETING Girl Guides Association Government House,lLp- POLICE COUB'l'-Two men, on an adjourned charge of breaking and entering, appeared before Ma- gistrate Martin in City Police Court yesterday. Their case was further adjourned until today. FROM CHAILLOTTETOWN - in the National Defence photo ap- pearing in yesterday mornings Guardian under the caption "Cin- derella girl from Pugwaelr." Lieut- enant Joseph Duffy, RCN. is er- roneously referred to as a. resident of Summerside. The Lieutenant is a son of Mr. Frank Duffy, 28 Great George Street, Charlottetown. COMMITTEE MEMBERS -The members of the Tourist Loan Com- mittee in 1941 were Lt. Col, W. W. Reid, Mr. A. B. Belcher and Mr. L. P. O'Donnell, it was state in the Legislature yesterday by Hon William Hughes, Provincial Secre- tary. Mr. Hughes announced the Committee members in reference to report in yesterday's paper which stated that the Provincial Treasurer served on the committee. Death tienday Of Mr. Isaac Ives The death of Mr. Isaac Ives occurred at Hunter River yester- day after a brief illness. He was in his Vlnd year. Mr. Ives was born at Tryon, P. 1:. Island on Feb. 3th. 183, at the home of his father. the late Thomas Ives who then owned the Tfyon Mills. In 1890 Mr. Ives moved to Albany Mills where he conducted a saw, shingle end plane mill until he moved to Montague in April, 1899, where he conducted the Montague Wood- working Plant until February. 1938. At that time he retired from business and moved to Charlotte- town where he resided with his son. Mr. T. G. Ives. He was predeceased by brothers George and Charles, and sister: Elizabeth and Georgia. Mr. Ives was married to Miss Louisa H. l-lowatt of Cape Trav- erse, on March 15th. 1884. Mrs. Ives died in 1942. Two sons survive, Mr. T. G, Ives and Mr. William Ives both of Charlottetown. Mr. Ives as a lieutenant in the active Militia was called up with his unit from Tryon in 1885 at the time of the Rail Rebellion and mobilized at Charlottetown with other detachments. At that time they attended a farewell service in St. Paul's Anglican Church but received orders to die-band as hostilities had ceased. His interest in military matters continued for many years and he was constantly in attendance at the Montague rifle range where he won distinction which took him to Ottawa as a contestant in the annual national shooting events on several occasions. Mr. Ives, who was of an in- ventive turn of mind. built an automobile in 1907 which he euc- cessfully operated on several short trips to outlving districts from his home in Montague. During his entire lifetime, Mr. Ives was an ardent and sincere ;ricr&-iber of the Church of Scot- en . Adjourns Debate On Budget Address Mr. John A. MacDonald, PC Third Kings. adjourned the de- ZION Y. P. S. - The weekly meeting of Zion Y. P. S. was held last evening. The worship service was conducted by Christine. Dewar and Joan King. The Lord's Prayer in unison closed the devo- tional period. A missionary letter was read by Arline Lartcr after which the young people adjourn- ed to the lower hall for games. The meeting closed with "Blest Br. The Tie That Binds." CENTRAL CHRISTIAN Y. P. S. -The Young People of Central Christian Church met together last evening in the annex for their reg- ular meeting which was opened with a sing-song led by Hazel Stew- art, The Scripture was read by leaner Murray after which June oore led in prayer. It was film night and Mr. Sinclair Mnclleod was present and showed the young people the film "Canada At The Coronation." The meeting was clos- ed by repeating the Mizpah bene- diction. PARKDALE CARD PARTY - lze winners last night at the weekly card party were: Ladies' first, Mary Ross; Lsdies' second. ltlei. Mrs. Lloyd Archer and Ruby Maclfienzle: Consolation, Mrs. Stanley Gallant. Men's first. Henry Maclleod: second, Stanley Gallant; Consolation, Ed. Ctaudet. Door prize, Mary Ross. Freeze-out, Mrs. Hugh Mecxlnnon and Mr. Sims. The ladle-s' first in the tourna- ment was Mrs. Bob Lafferty and lndlcs' second, Mrs. J. MacAlc-L-.1 Men's first, Stanley Gallant, sec- ond. Reg Whitlock. TRINITY Y. P. U. - The regular meeting of the Trinity Y. P. U. was held last night in the social hall with a large number of enthusi- astic young people , present. The meeting was in charge of the Missions and World Outreach Com- mission. and opened with a lively recreation period led by Tommy Davies and Gordon MacBeth. This was followed by I very interesting panel umuasi , led b Kelvin Johnston, Members o the panel were Mr. and Mrs. Van Omme from Holland. Mr. Ignacy Wisniewski from Poland. Mr. Sutherland from Scotland and Mrs. Kelvin Johnston from England. The business period followed conducted by the presi- dent, Mary Morrison. Final ar- rangements were made for the play "Tish" which is being presented in April. A very inspiring worship ser- vice conducted by Ian Maciean brought the meeting to a close. The theme for the worship service was "Go and Preach." Pom at: '.Mr. and Mrs. Newmhn Mulelian returned hane on Sunday after six weeks vacation including a month at south Miami. Florida. A few thy: wae spent in Boston visiting friends on the return Journey. Answers Tabled I in legislature 5:. Question-Mr. J. W. D. Campbell, P0 first Prince- i. Why hes the Gillian Bridge not been completed! 2. Why has the Gillian Bridge been left without a railing on the I8 hm" 3" north aide, endangering the safety mu M, or trio zeveiiirj public. Com 1. The Ieetuel bridge at Gillian Bridge has been completed. let.- tlenent was noticed in the Ip- - mug": .. .0 "land these have been am conso ate with the inter: an 'o.n' " 3-'"”"' pf completing them this year. I. The out approecnhu no rail bate on the Budget Address which was opened in the Legislature last night by Hon. W. E.1Darby Attor- ney-General and Provincia Trea- surer. Mr. MacDonald extended congratulations to Mr. Darby for an excellent presentation which was made more difficult by the fact that the Attorney-General is -Sufferlnz from a painful injury in the upper regions of the spine. The Third Kings Member com- mented that it must have been a great physical effort on Mr. Dar- by's part to deliver the Budget Address lind he expressed the hope that the Government Member would quickly improve in health. "We are the 'watch-dogs' of the Treasury and we are the ones who must crltlze the facts and figures," stated Mr. MacDonald. He stated that the six Progressive Conservative members represented 4796 of the voters and the critic- isms that would be made would he done so solely in the interests of the people. The House will open this after- noon at three o'clock. There will be night sessions during the Bud- get Debate, it was announced by the Premier. In his opening remarks on the Budget Address Hr. Darby con- gratulated Premier A. W. Mathe- son on his appointment and pledged his utmost support and co-operation with the new uncle: of the Government. He also thank- ed those who had remembered him during the time he was confined at home with a disc injury in the spine, Airman Missing Continued from page I Could!” see anything. Everything was in pieces around me. I dIdTi'I. feel like doing anything but just lie there in the snow. I think my feet were freezing. I don't remember much. except just waiting for dawn to come. And when it was light. I looked at Leo and I knew he was dead. I don't think I slept for two days. Yesterday (Monday) I started out. I was walking at a snall's pace. I could hear the planes overhead and I knew they were searching for me. I waved frantically with a piece of the wing. but I guess they were too high. Finally I found an abandoned shack last night and was able to light a tire. This morning I went outside and with ashes from the fire spelled out the letters 8 0 5 and foo-I couldn't finish the word food. Then some lumberjacks came along and they showed me the way here. I'm so tired. I want to sleep. I'm staying here to help the search parties find the wreckage. PORTLAND, Me, (AP) -The Canadian freighter Table Bay ar- rived Wedneedey from Pawey, England, with an injured wireless operator. W. G. Beuffignec. 55 slipped on the ship's deck in rough seas last Friday and injured his back. He was treated here by a physician. on the northern or inshore side because it in the intention to bring this approach up to grade this year. The rail would interfere with this operation. As the top is now at least thirty feet wide, it was not d C darueroua enough to warrant the expense of a temporary rail. Question-Mr. John A. MacDon- ald. PO Third Rings: l. is it under co -tlon by the Government. to pave the road between Oardigan and Dundee this year? 1. Program for the coming year has not as yet been nneliled. Educational The Legislative committee on education yesterday concluded its hearings with its final session in -the legislative Chamber. Mr. C. Mercer. principal of the summer- side High school. who was expected to be a witness could not appear due to the heavy storm and con- dition of the roads. As a result Dr, Frank Macxinnon. principal of Prince of Wales College, was before the committee again for the thli-J time. The very brief session consisted mostly of questions by Dr, W. J. P. MacMillan and answers by Dr Macxlnnon. Mainly the questions dealt with the handling of the Mandy Grant from the Federal Government. The principal indic- ated that it had come direct to the College and that by order-in-coun- cil the money had been put in a special fund in the hands of the Provincial Treasurer. Last week during his testimony Dr. Macxinnon quoted a statement to the effect that Blmllar practice had been followed in other Prov- inces and pointed out that the Carnegie grant of 1932 had been put in a special fund in the Royal Bank. Dr. MacMillan felt strongly on the matter of the Principal "by- passing" the Deputy Minister of Edumtion and recalled that on visits to Ottawa as Premier he had done most of his business with deputies. Dr. Mselilnnon replied that he felt the College should gl- ways have direct access to the Min- later himself. He also pointed out that reports of 1948 showed that the College was held directly re- sponsible. Fund Returned The committee member mentioned 5 lllecific amount of S750 and asked if It had not had to be returned to the Government on demand. Dr. Mac-.Kinnon said this was true but the money had originally been set aside for the annual Samuel Rob- ertson Memorial Lecture. He said that in the beginning Government policy gave the Principal authority with approval of the Minister of Education, to spend the money for oollege educational purposes but that a later order-in-council had changed it. Regarding staff meetings in- volvlng all members Dr. MacKin- non said that one such had been neld at the opening of the fall term, -but that faculty meetings were held regularly. Dr. MacMlllan felt that more general meetings should be held I0 Permit the younger teach- ers ta obtain counsel on their prob- lems. The college Principal agreed with this and thought monthly meetings for this purpose would be n good idea. - . MacMillan. during the course of is questioning, asked if it were not true that Dr. Macxlnnon had asked the Government for per- mission to sit in for a time at each of the Cabinet meetings. The principal stated. he had simply -W889-sled that he be allowed to meet with the Government oc- casionally to keep it informed on matters pertaining to Prince of Wales College. Regarding recommendations for salary increases Dr. MacMillan stated "Your whole procedure since you came here has been to ignore the Deputy Minister" and added that he thought it was by arrangement with the then Prem- icr. Extra College Expenses Regarding expenses of the Col- lege the questioner asked the Principal about heating the Voca- tional school and conducting var- ious courses in the College itself or in the school. Among the latter he mentioned the Commerce Course and one in Household Sci- ence. Dr. MncKinnon remarked that though the latter two were held in the School where special equipment is available one of the school courses. in drafting, was held in the College. Dr. Mac- Kinnon felt that this exchange should more than offset the extra cost to the College of heating the School. Dr. MacMillan was very critical of the teaching of political sci- ence ln the College and the Prin- cipal answered by telling the com- mittee that it was an optional subject in the Fourth Year and was taught at that level through- out Canada. When Dr. Maclllnnon finished. Matthews, Report Study Meeting The fourth meeting of interest-. ed citizens studying the Matthews? Report met in the board room of the Polyclinic last evening. The topic discussed was the control and administration of the school system of Charlottetown. The group felt that changes should and could be made in the choosing of school board members, their interest in the wishes of the citizenary and city council and their public relations. some felt that one of the city councillors might be appointed to lit with the school board. It was suggested that board meetings should be open to the public. in- umuch as this board spends about one-third of the city's revenue. Another point brought forward was the lack of general knowledge and interest of the citizenry in this board. and thought that this might be partially due to some lack of good public relations on the part of the School Board. some of the group suggested that the city council might evoke more interest if they periodically attended the various Home and school meetings; likewise the School Board. Also discussed was the idea of having the venous home and school groups suggest names to fill the vacancies on the school board. The dlecunion was ably led by Hon. P. A. Large. QC. Next week t.hedieeuuionwillbeledbyA. Macmillan Committee Concludeslls Hearings Mr. Randolph carruthes. Pro- vincial Audltor, briefly told how the funds granted the College had been handled. A Mr. Clark's Statement At the conclusion of the hear- ing Hon. Keir Clark told briefly of the work done by the com- mittee. His statement is as fol- lows: "As this is probably the final meeting of this Committee which will be held in public, I would like to take this opportunity to make a few general remarks. We have examined ll witnesses and have held ten meetings. Due to the limited time at our disposal dur- lng the session we have come to the point where we should now discuss our findings and make our report to the House. "I must state that from my own viewpoint the meetings have been most useful. You may appreciate that we have been unable to cov- er all the various matters needing attention but I feel we have taken under consideration many matters of importance. "We have investigated or dis- cussed our teaching training pro- gram and the supply of teachers, teaching methods used in the schools, curriculum, and the rela- tionship of the schools to Prince of Wales College, as well as whet- her this school should function independently or its policies be integrated with the general broad policies of the Department of Ed- ucation. Education Public Business "I feel that when public busi- ness is under investigation or dis- cussion that all sides of a story must be adequately heard and examined. Hence I felt it necessary to try to have member's questions properly answered and I regret that in some cases it was neces- sary to ask questions myself order to further clarify matter: under discussion. The Principal of Prince of Wales College asked for a public hearing. Many witnesses volunteered their own services in the interests of education while all others were merely invited to come before us. I greatly appreci- ate their interest and their ef- forts and feel through this fine spirit of co-operation that educa- tion in this Province will progress. "I also wish to thank the Press for their interest and the fair manner in which they have report- ed the proceedlngs of the meetings where reporters have attended. I wish to thank all who have in any way contributed to these meet- ings for their assistance and kind co-operation. and I sincerely hope that although differences of opin- ion may have arisen, this whole- some controversy may produce bcncflcial results for the better- ment of education in this Pro- vim--” E? Milo Continued from page 1 Province were to take advantage of the products it could produce here, there is a need for additional processing .plants. He expressed the hope that the people interested in these projects would look into these matters very carefully, especially with an eye towards markets. In all the agri- cultural briefs presented this year there were demands for it horticulturallst. a. director of mar- keting and an economist. The Premier lnterjected that these men have been requested for years but the Government hoped to obtain them this year. Mr. Bell stated that there was a terrific quantity of canned goods and bottled jams being imported into the'Province although there are better products here. Extra Income He said that the establishment of the necessary processing plants would be a means of providing the farmers with some extra income. "The establishment of a vegetable cannery is one way of providing more income for the farmer," he stated. The Leader of the Opposi- tion pointed out that beans grown here are trucked to Middleton. Nova Scotla. for processing and then shipped back for sale. The same thing was taking place in the processing of cucumbers. "Our cucumbers are pl'0C8SSCd in Guelph, shipped back here and sold in our stores," he said. "The big thing today is the fast freeze." he continued. "In our stores here we see large quantities of frozen vegetables. They have been shipped here from long dis- tances and are selling retail at high, high prices. He presumed that the biiil would cover assistance in the construc- tion of cold storage plants. "The deep freeze is of the utmost im- pnrtance to our strawberry in- dustry." he stated. He pointed out that last year the Mount Stewart strawberry ex- change had placed 260,000 boxes of berries in the Cold Storage plant of Charlottetown. He said they sold 110.000 boxes of strawberries on the fresh fruit. market. Premier A. W. Matheeon replied that ”We may have the wrong conception of the complete set-up for frozen foods. We must not forget there is a place yet for canned foods, To use frozen foods people must have proper receptacles In their home and they haven't got them yet except in the larger centres." Below liuulerd Mr. Hubert Gaudet, PC. First Prince. stated there were a num- be of lobster factories in the Province that were not up to stand- ard ns far as equipmeit was con- cerned and he thought. these fec- tories should be eligible for as- niatance under the not He pointed out that it colts a lot of money to build I standard factory Ind he couldn't see why f I ma GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN Island And Ends Charlot.teiown's new Federal Building is to be no mean edi- fice. People who are in a posi- tion to know something about it's plans and specifications. lay it will be at least eight, and perhaps ten stories in height. Occupying as it will the centre of a whole city block. and with plenty of open space surrounding it, it. should be I very imposing building. 0 . How soon will the Island as A whole get in on the television circuit? Much quicker than most people think, say some of the merchants in Charlottetown, who will be selling television sets. when reception hereabouts be- comes commonplace. The Halifax Station, say these people, is due to open in Ii few months time, and Sydney will be on the air not very long after- wards. Both of these stations may bring parts of this Province with- in reception range just as the Saint John Station is already be- ing picked up in parts of Prince County. it is also understood that a relay point will be built in the vicinity of Moncton, and this de- velopment would certainly bring much of this Province within the television orhit. Nor can it be entirely ruled out, it is said, that Charlottetown will not have it's own television plant, in which case of course the wizole Province would be fairly well covered. . e . The opening of the trout fish- ing season coincides with the Easter holiday period this year thus affording every one who has the yen and the mean! to hie himself to stream or pond. Look- ing forward to the. great day. the fraternity of rod and line is making mighty preparations to snare the big ones. Never before have so many new-fnngled lures and flies been held in readiness for the deadline date. In addition to all the old reliable time-tested flies, today's fisherman stocks himself with streameis. bucktaiis, minnows, spinners, whlskerbugs, all in assorted colors: not to speak of artificial bugs. grass- hoppers, and even mice. And - - - - on the day of days, the lowly garden hackle will prob- ably entice more trout than all the other lures combined. A good gob of worms seems to have the most appeal for the fish in cold weather. I I There has been less talk lately about our changing climate. The verdict as to whether our winters are becoming milder must at the present. data be a Scotch one- not proven. G Q There will be a minor boom In the building of private residences in Charlottetown this year, ac- cording id in local firm of plumb- lng contractors. The services of one Charlottetown builder have been requested by ten different citizens. and another has six jobs lined up. Other contractors are snld to be in similar demand, and all seem to be assured of a busy summer. The early signs of activ- ity convey good news likewise to the plumber, the electrician, the lumbermen, the hardware people and tradesmen. You might call it a delicious circle. 0 0 Along with the rest of the ran- structlon work in down-town Charlottetown this year will most likely be included two new ser- vice stations. stat-Essa".-..oa..s.t VICTOI'tIA. (GP) - A protest meeting of 300 citizens Tuesday night demanded the resignations of Mayor Claude I-ihrriscn and any other alder-men supporting an alleged "secrecy" by-law. The proposed by-law would bar re- porters from the council's oom- mlttee. meetings and swear com- mittee members to secrecy until their i ommendations are put before the council. Llvius Andronlcus. earliest Ro- man poet, had his first drama acted in 240 BC. loans could not be given to fec- tories so that lobsters could be packed. Mr. Gaudet stated that Island lobsters were being packed on the mainland. He added that about 320,000 had been paid out to em- ployees engaged in work at the Tignish factory last year. "For those reasons I say there should be loans for improving lobster plants," he stated. Mr. George Seville, Liberal, Fifth Kings, stated there was a chance to develop a market for spring herring down south. He said that early herring were a good eating fish and the earlier they were caught the better. He described two methods of curing herring. Mr. Harvey Douglas, Liberal, Second Kings, stated that he thought the Strawberry Exchange at Mount Stewart was worried about the crop this year. He said the Exchange will have about twice as many fresh frozen berries this year than they did last. "If we are going to develop the straw- berry industry we will need more storage." he stated. Mr. Prank Myers. PC, Pint Queens, asked if the act meant that friends of the Government would receive grants while others obtain- ed loans. I Third readings were given to an Act to incorporate the Pres Church of Scotland in Prince Edward Is- land; an Act to Amend an Act to Incorporate Matthew and Mac- Lean Limited: an Act to Provide Loan: for the lietebllehment and Improvement of Tourist Accom- modation Within the Province: an Act to Provide for the Taking of Plebiscilee on Questions of Public Internet. During the afternoon the Inn- ben visited the Library. Infirm- PAGE FIVE Odds New Working Hours At Federal Offices "The addition of four men toi the local postal service makes it pollble to continue the service to the public on the some level as heretofore enjoyed, and in respect to the deliveries by carrier, the situation is somewhat improved," said Postmaster, Capt. J. J. Con- nolly ycsterday when questioned about the shift in the Postal De- partment to a 40 hour week which becomes effective tomorrow. Two additional clerks in the main Post Office make it possible to cover the various wickets, re- ceive and despatch mall exactly as in the post. By the addition of two men to the "Walks" and n. re-shuffle of hours of duty, the absorption of deliveries to Parkdalc and Elm Avenue North, with side streets adjacent thereto is now possible on a straight morning and afternoon tour of duty for the men, brokeni by lunch hour. Mail for ”walk” deliveries received at noon, wilt now be delivered to the remote end of the walk, on the same day. and not the next morning, as in the past. Carriers will each navel one day per week off duty but not necessarily the same day each week. other Department: Mr. A.S. Tait, Regional Director. Family Allowances and Old Age Security advised yesterday that his Department would be open daily from D A.M. to 5 P.M.. but closed all day Saturday under the new regulations. , Col. P.B. Conrad, in charge of the Department of Veterans Af- fairs said that there would be no change in personnel in the de- partment as a result of the 40 hour week regulations. The offices will be open from 8.15 A.M. to 5.10 P.M. daily except SEI.llliCIE.V'. when the offices will be closed all of ay. Mr. L. W. Goodwin. Collector of Customs and Excise said that the General Office: would be open daily except Saturday from 8.4.5 A.M. to 5.25 pm. At the "Long Room", however, an oiIicial will be on duty each Saturday morn- ing to clear baggage and other articles in bond. Mr. J. B. Murley, manager of the Unemployment Insurance Of- nce reported that his department would berclosed all day saturdelih Other week-day hours will be from I A.M. to 5 PM. in the Income Tax'DeP3-rlmenl-v the director, Mr. Gill, said that three extra girls had been taken on his staff to take care of the rush during Much and April. The de- paxtment will be open daily frorn 8.30 e.m. to 5.15 pm. but wou.d be closed all day on Saturday. TV IN VVINNIPI-JG WINNIPEG, (CP)-CBC televis- ion plans to go on the air from Winnipeg May 31. A test pattern will probably be transmitted dur- mg May followui by five hours of programming I. day dirrinz Jime- ..-.a--e--- MADE FREEMAN IONDON. (CF) - Maj. - Gell- J. D. B. Smith, chairman of the Canadian joint staff in London. was made a freeman of the City of London Monday. eighteen years old. Mai. W. G. Darlle Passes Away At Hunter llhler The death occurred at Hunter River on March 29th, of Maj. Wil- liam G. Darke in his eighty-ninth year. He had been in a declining state of health for in number of years. but had been active until the last. Mal. Darke via: born at Brook- ficld, P. E. I. ill 1365. and had farmed there until 1938 when he retired to Hunter River. As a farmer May. Dorks wu one of the foremost in his locality Over 1 number of years he built up a registered herd of Guernsey cattle, which he exlhbited on many occasions lviniiing distinc- lion both at Chrirlottctoivn and the Canadian National Exhibition. In recognition of his contribution to the advancement of the breed lie was elected the first president of the PE. island Guernsey Breed- ers Assoclatioil. During his earlier years Maj. Darke had been quite active in the Provincial Militia, having join- ed the 82nd Regiment when Through the years he received promotions and retired after the First World War with the rank of major. He was one of the few surviving members lot the first Militia Crimp held on P. E. Island at Milton during the 18803. some years after his re- tirement he was awarded thelaong Service Medal. Farming and the militia did not occupy his entire time for he was active in the Sons of Temperance Federation, and always interested in others. May. Daxke actively campaigned for Protestant Orph- anage funds. Politics held great interest for him and throughout his life he was a strong proponent of Liber- alism. At an early age he joined the Orange Order and served it in many capacities. In lD50 he was named an honorary member of Tanton Lodge at Brookfleid. At all times he was active fri church work and was. for many years, a member of the Board of, Stewards of Prlncetown Road Un- ited Church. He is survived by two sisters. Mrs. John Crabbe of Milton, and Mrsusamuel Newson, Kingston, P. E. Island. His wife, the former Janie Essery, predeceased him some years ago. A familiar figure in Hunter Riv- er and vicinity, Maj. Darke will be greatly missed by all who knew him. , NEW RIDING APPROVED TORONTO, (CF) - Approval of an eighth new provincial rldinl taking in the city of Oshawa axd the town of Ajax was given Mon- day by the Ontario ieglslaturek sclect committee on redistribution. The committee last Friday ep- pnoved seven new ridlngs. Etould their recommendations be edo by the house it will mean en in- crease of from 90 to 98 the number of seats in the legislature. -G.E.M.- when you CAN'T depend on the RAIN OR SHINE COATS in the Ladles' Wear, Summerside . . . rich. luxurious bengaline with a gay p p These "Rain Mnsters' navy or ebony black. in the smartest of uncertain-weathe tiny flattering Hats and long mm print to match the coat lining . . . man says. you'll be the most fashionahlo lady be enchanted with ihe stunning nppcnrsncc an weather -You CAN depend on tho I.adies' Shop, Charlottetown and the "Rain Master" Rain or Shine Coats of rlnt lining are in either Sprinl or hengaline. are made up r ensembles, to go with them are died, swish looking ljmhrellas nf So, no matter what the weather- on the avenue! You'll rl perfect fit of these "Rain or Shine" Coats, and just let me tell you. for Ii Summer Slip- on Coat. there's nothing in woods CAN'T depend on the weather-You riiii as A RFflSZr'IIillP' When 3'0" CAN depend rm a Rain or Shine Court from Holman's in Charlottetown or Summorsirln. A SPECIAL PURCHASE! . . . And this on to you. The song we sing Ladles' Shop, Charlottetown and ih li's COTTON-fine, soft. and easy to rare for . . . and straps and bodice fine eyelet frill sheer blouses). the front which Best. of all--there-'s givr-s "No-Sec-Tilrollgh" we are pli-.-iniz the advantage of is of Sprint: l.iii,:ci'ic iii both the 9 l.;irlics' Wonr, Silniriicrsido . . . It's n SLIP with viust right for under your ll dollhie panel nf ITT-'TlPrl8I down nssilivincci lVc got these fine. white hailsie Slips at a Special Price and iiiry on out in you at the Special Price of only L98 cacti! By the u:i,v the sizes are from 32 to 40 in Holmnn's of Chnrloiictnwn and Sliniincrsldr. Brand New for around the house SMOCKS that have just arrived in tho 3 and 10 Dcpartmrni! as-rvicosbia They're cover-up. are the In either full or filled styles and are made of plaid nr spinlier delig- nsted cottons. The fitted sl)lcs hai- little. rear that will really flip as you hustle nhoulf light mannered-ihcy'll save your (lrr-ssc: many cirnninps . . . get yourself I couple-the sizes or e is half boil in back with it fiippy They're gay and host 9 from 12 to 20 prlrr-ti just. 2.49 and 2.98 in the 5 and 10 Department of Holman": in Summr-rsidc. EAST Beef on t onuuo EXHIBITION Thursday. You can't be foo Judging will commence at C. P. IL, Over 100 Don't miss this fl Prince Edward Island Don't forget the Big Fat Stock Show and Sale until noon. The Sale opens at 1:00 o'clock sharp. Judge of Sale-Frank Wolff, Agricultural Agent, Auctioneer-Claude Craswell. The biggest event of its kind ever held in the Province top Island Easier beef. ER DISPLAY ho Hoof GROUNDS April lst led on this one 8:00 o'clock and continue Toronto entries. no Exhibition of Fat Stock Show and an and Cold Storage Plant. Sale Association. I I l l 4 I