intro-attics §§ilLCfL0|IICi|i . At Kirkllall 56min, Graldea,‘ Brownies and “h; of St. James Clutrch wtre e iitoi-tiuiioo to simim lutnusht at m, Kirk Hall by members of the Ladies’ Austiliary. Mr. Ian A. Burnett, president of the Qommlttee. Pr¢51<1¢d~ --' M. interesting feature of the epwgether was the presentation d; Gilwell beads, neckeronlef and ‘uggrtlfi-CBLC‘ to Cubmastea- Sterling ifwaiker- by Mr. R. C. Parent, Pro- vincial Commissioned In making [me presentation Mr. Parent stat- that the award was one of the “highest which could be obtained p; scout and Oubmasters. Brief addresses were made by i“ Minister. tho Rev. T. H. B. fisamm-g who welcomed visitors and ‘Ukxprggsed pleasure at seeing so "jmm. young people present, and my Mr. R. R. Hurst who extended Tmhisnks to the ladies of the con- ] "rcgiltlml for the splendid repast i-wluch all had enleyed. M1’!- R- 1.‘ p, Jar-dine graciously replied on Qbchalf of the ladies, and offered to Must at any time irf promoting , i. similar function. The chairman announced that ytwo new leaders had voluntarily offered to orzflnlze and run the ‘ guides and Brownies. They were ‘Miss Nan Shaw and Miss All-l! MacLeod. In the course of his short ad- dress the Provincial Commissioner reminded the SOOUi-S 0f two im- portant events. One WM the "scout concert to be held Mitt "week and the other the Jamboree -'i',, b. held dining July aw 0t- klawa. Candidates to the Jamboree. ‘Mr. Parent stated, had to be First amass scouts and he urged the Joys to seek their qualifications 151i!- ._ Patrol Leader Ian ‘Taylor was |warded the Pioneer Badge by the CommLsslor-ier, and congratulated ffor his excellent work. Following the supper all ad- "IUUIllEC to the school-room when ‘F films were shown. fit. ciil. urniiiiilii {is Guest Speaker At Stella Marla y, Lt-Col. Leo 1". McDonald. princi- v-pal of Queen Square School. Char- iutteimvn. was the guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting to.‘ the Home and School Associat- ion iii Stella Maris, North Rustico. "February 20th. Mr. Bert-rim Blacquiere presided in the 01m!!!" “rot the President. Mrs. M, J- Dollie- .Col McDonald spoke 011 "l! civic and physical side of educat- livi giving much valuable informat- Pitui in dealing with youth. He "thawed the value of/a Home and School Asociation if rightly organ- ised and planned. Col. McDonald stressed that unless the pupil re- [Ftlived much interest and proper assistance from parents through griidrs one to six. he was bound‘ to be a failure in grade seven where the iiork naturally became hard- Ir IEIILKil McDonald felt that the parents must make the child seo from its earliest years in school that first things coma first. If haircuts allow other things - sports. movies. parties. etc., to illtPricfe with the child's study rand homework, they have lost. ,i'l'lit- speaker gave some interesting flgllrvs showing the relation be- twccn ll man's years irt school and his eiiriiin; capacity which proved ‘a revolution. : Col McDonald was introduced to iilc incctiilg by the Rev. Flrio Robin.‘ ~"l‘h<~ thanks of the meeting. moved ‘by .\lr. George lieClalr, were ex- teiiden-d to Col. McDonald by the ‘Chairman. * QUICK CHECK on DRIVERS :. EDMONTON -- (CP) The City didn't put white-wall tires on the Edmonton Transit, System bum to mnko them look better. An official announced recently the ntw llrcs will provide an easy Way in check whether drivers are Willing the curb. -__-__.______. BONY DISCOVERY ._KlNGsrmN ._ 7gp) __ lion Township's IOZ-yelr-old hll 08d a skeleton underneath it, Wcrknioii discovered on beginning Nnoviitions. Old flooring was flp- Md out to be teplaoed with con- crete reinforcements and new llooring. A dog crawled in years R0 and died llllTllS. units aunts laces. ~ Maanraona . limos/in h. oh-JNCQIBNS -. At-ge, m]. I n la; Aliens. and Mary Louise l 3"". Maple Pi ' 1 ,h‘heH] ILHQWHW llfltOfl s». n.3.’i.‘ir°".o"ii°.ia'.'3‘.'i'>‘.7°” "’ . {EBRWIIARYW 2§.___1949 _ and Mrs. MacGuire, Mr. Ralph Jen- Tbla column In reserved for new: 01101!!! interest, but advertising ol a newly natun may be Inserted at five cents a word. strictly pay- able in advance. JIMMIE’! TAXI Poona 6M. 600KB M Photographe- CONFIDEBATION ‘ LIFE IN SUBANUE. AT YOUR. SERVICE -'- Amfast Coal Co. Phone 2498- IIOWAM) McINNIB Fitted Footwear at 175 Queen Street. MR8. JOHNTOWS LADIES WEAR. — Bargains-Spring Dress- es. Skirts, etc. I i THE AMOUNT of money saved in the coat of livestock feed pur- chases from now until December 31, 1949 will depend upon how many farmers will use Pen-Honor Feed Balancer with homo grown or other grains, as against ‘the purchase of high priced commer- cial feeds. Livestock Feed Agency, Fitzroy St., Charlottetown. THE MEN'S BASEMENT offers 6 dozen men's elastic-back overalls} good weight. Blue Denim. aiaes 38 to 44. Regular $3.75, clearing at $2.99. Moore do McLeod, Ltd. FUNERAL YESTERDAY -- The funeral of T. - Herbert McAvlnn was held yesterday morning from the Prank Hennessey Funeral Home to 5t. Joseph's Church. Kelly's Cross. where Requiem High Mam was celebrated by the Rev. Wilfred Keefe who also conduct- ed service at the grave. Pall bear- ers were: Emmett Gorman, Ed- ward Bradley, Burnett Monaghan, Joseph Kelly, Emmett McQuaid. James Greenan. DID YOU ever accomplish some- thing'of great, immediate and po- tential value to a particular section of the public, and wonder wh you did not thlnk of it years ago? That's how we feel about Pen"- Honor Feed Balancer. Livestock Feed Agency, Fitzroy Street, Char- lottetown. FUNERAL YESTERDAY —- The funeral 0d the late Neil Murray of New Haven was held yesterday af- ternoon from. the Cutcliffe Funer- al Horne. The service was conducted‘ by the Rev. G. Carlyle Webster" Pallbearers were: John A. Mac- Kinrion, Richard MacPhee. Dun- can Gass, Thomas Devereaux. Leon- ard Willis and Charles Colwell. Derry Lodge L.0.A. of Canoe Cove held their service at the grave. In- terment was in Canoe Cove Cemet- ery.. _ SACRED HEART HOME ENTER- TAINMENT - Sisters and board- ers at the Sacred Heart Home were delightfully entertained Tues- day evenlng with a select program of instrumental. vocal and danc- ing numbers. The talented young musicians taking part included Messrs John Doucette, Edward Arsenault, Andrew Gallant, Oliver Ross, Stirling Young and Arthur Gallant. The performer: were ex- tended sincere thanks by the Chaplain after which a dainty lunch was served by the Superior and Sisters. BILLS INTRODUCED -— In the Legislature yesterday the following Government bills were introduced and given first reading: to amend the Teachers Superannuation Act; to amend the Real Property Act; to amend the Perpctuities Act; to amend an Act to make uniform the law respecting registration of corporation securities; to amend the Marriage Act; to amend the P.E.I. Corporation Income Tax Act. The Public Accounts were tabled. along with annual reports of the Departments of Education and Health and Welfare. II. R. PARISIIYOUTH ORGAN- IZATION Mr. William E. Toombs was named President 01' the newly fanned Youth Organizat- ion of Holy Redeemer Parish. Other officers include Louisa Rossi- ter, vice-president; treasurer, Harry Plneau; secretary, Marjorie Mor- gan. Committee chairmen are Messrs. B111 " ey. John Dan- ton. Hugh Trainor, Rita Berrigan and Constance Gaudet. Moderator is Rev. Patrick Hennessey, C. 5.8. R. The program of the organization will include spiritual, social. cultural and physical activities. Most noteworthy of the activities thus far was the Communion break- fast held last Sunday morning at whiili the members heard an in- spirlng and instructive address by Rev. Paul Fisher. C. SB. R. OBSIIVI IOUNDEWS DAY- The Kinsmen Club of Charlotte- town last night observed Founder's Day at a dinner-dance at the Chur- lottetown Hotel. The president, Mr. Brennick Sears presided. Guests in- eluded His Honour Lt-Governor and Mrs. J. A. Bernard, His Wor- ship Mayor B. Earle MacDonald, D. M. MacGulre, president of Rotary kins, president of Gyro and Mra. Jenkins, Mr. Lloyd Grant, presi- dent of the Hi "Y" Club and Mrs. Grant. Mr. A. H. Duvar, president of the Y's Men's Club and Mra. Duvar, Lt.-Col. Leo F._McDonsld. president of Kiwanis. and Mrs. Mc- Donald. Tout to the ladies was pro- poled by Mr. Blll Boyles ‘and re- sponded to by Mrs. Boyles. Other touts honoured were, Association Kinsmen Clubs‘ by Keith MacKln- non, responded to by reading of a message from the National Presl- dsnt by Ivan Sinclair: Founder Hal Rogers. by Walthen Gaudet. re‘- lpnnded to by message from Found- er read by Dr. Loy. Duffy. Special-- the during the evening included lelol by Min Aileen Craig and dance: by Min Van Marlon. Short lddrellel were made by His Hon- our, tbe Governor and Hii Wor- e the Mayor. Dancing wu en- jwd until a late hour. - lY-LAW IXACTINO [must not merely, shovel attic-walks ... (OP) w Citizen QIQII‘; of mow. The by-iaw requires ‘Ilia Central Guardian Dime-store TORONTO, Feb. as - (OP) - Gerard Dennis, accused u a $1,- 000,000 society jewel thief, gave h girl-friend a dime-store wed- ringhtlte girl's another said today. He gave the ring to Fills Han-ls, Toronto girl who bore him a child and lived with him in New York as Eleanor Farrel until he desert- ed her. As Dennis was charged with first degree assault and first de- gree robbery befor, a grand jury in White Plains, N.Y., Toronto police recalled that‘ he was given sentences of nearly six years for crimes in Canada. between 1906 and 1943. But in 5t. Cathsr-ines, ‘I0 miles south of here, his mother, lvlfrs. Joseph Dennis, blamed her son's life of crime on an unhappy home lfe. Toronto police said the dapper "Raffllef-named by the Pedera‘ Bureau of Investigation as the second biggest "lone wolf” burglar in the United States-charmed shop clerks, society girls and school teachers into helping him in his crimes. Dennis was arrested in Cleve- land last week, trying to sell 9S5.- 000 worth of stolen gems. Police swooped down on a Beverley Hills, Cal, apartment and found Betty Ritchie, a former Toronto school teacher who had been living with him. Then in New York. Eleanor Farrell told of her life with Den- nls. » Her mother. Mrs. Andrew Har- rls, said in an interview in Tor- onto that Eleanor never went out with boys until she met Dennis. "She went away with the man she loved just as millions of other girls have done," Mrs. Harris snld. “Fhe was a lovely girl. she didn't run around with boys. In fact she never- had anybody until Jeri-y came along. "One day she came home and told me that she and Jerry were married. She showed mg a wed- ding ring. It was from a dime store. Mrs. Dennis. white-haired and weeping, said Dennis was a “v sensitive boy" who had to d l "with the terribly cruel taunts of other children about his family.” His father was sent to peniten- tlarv for embezzlemc- in 1909. “In my desperate struggles to keep mv threQ‘ children, they, of course, had no money at all," she said. “It was a pitiful existence." Inspector J. S. Anderson of the St. Catharines police termed Den- nla “a bad lot I have known him since 1933." Police records in St. Catharine; show Mrs. Dennis reported her son as an incorrigible in 1934- whcn he was 14. But he ran away before he was sentenced. Dennis broke out of Burwash rcfonnatory when he was sentenc- ed to two years less a day in 1943 for liousobreaklng and performing un abortion. Eleanor broke vrlth Dennis when he was arrested in the United States in 1947. She was marribd and now lives in New York. Toronto police recalled the de- bonair thief-who pilfered jewels and luxuries from social-register homes—enticed a private-tschnol tacher intc a life of crime. ‘rhcy met in a Toronto factory where the teacher was doing war work and where Dennis was known as "lower boy" by the girls. Wlhlle working in the plaht, police said. Dennis helped uncover a racket in wihich vital war sup- plies were being smuggled out and sold on the black market. “He told us he was proud of be- lniz ti. society hut-sitar." police said. “But he wasn't: going to stand by and see our war effort hampered." Supreme Court At Georgetown The February sitting of the Su- preme Court opened at Georgetown on Tuesday with Mr. Justice Twee- dy presiding. No criminal cases were on the docket, onaequently the Grand J-ury was not summon- ed, one appeal case and two civil jury cases were docketed but R8 the court was postponed until Tuesday, May 10th. tho petlt jury was not called. Sheriff J13. Edtwin Reid presented his Lordship with the traditional white gloves. Following la the docket: Appeal - sterling Mo9wain, ap- pellant. M. MacKimion, counsel; under the Division Fence Act. Winston Dingwell. respondent, Mr. 11.11‘. MacPhee. counsel. Civil Jury-—Kennet.-h Beck. plain- tiff, Mr. J.B. Johnson, counsel. vs. the as». Porter Co. Lta.,_d@f¢nd- anti; --f_oi-' damages. Mr. 11.11.. Bell. counsel; ' Civil -Jury - Alexander Acorn, plaintiff, Mr. M. MacKlimomcoun- sel vs. the 1.1’. Porter Co, Ltd... de- fendants, M». 111.12. Bell, counsel. - for damages. Personals Friends bf Mn. Vernon Noye of Hunter River will be glad to learn she lrimprovlng after her recent operation in the Prince Edward Il- land Hospital. The many friends of Mrs. Mar- garet Tomlrlns, Sydney Street, will be glad to hear she 1| improving. Mm. ‘Ivmkins is receiving treat- ment in the City Hospital. Mr. John M. Moore, who ha; been at patient in the P. E. Ialan hospital for some time. returned to his home ‘in South Milton 0n Saturday. ' s $85,000 Federal Aid In Work At Beach Grove OTTAWA, Feb. 2S —- A Federal grant of more than $85,000 to as- sist in the cost of building the Beach Grove Hospital for mental Patients near Charlottetown has been approved under the terms of llle national health plan. Hon. Paul Martin, Minister of National glean-h andwelfarepsaid here to- ay. - The hospital wil serve aa an annex to Falconwo d. the Ptesent provincial mental hospital. When‘ completed later this year. it will provide 249 additional beds for the treatment of patients with chronic mental illnesses. Construction of the hospital ls being financed by the provincial government, and it will be operated by the provincial Department of Health and Welfare. The Beach Grove building pro- Ject was recommended to the Federal Government for consider- ation under its hospital building program by Hon. A. W. Matheson, provincial minister of health and Welffl-In. and formal notice of 190E111 flllbroval has been sent to the provincial health department. NEE-Ti? half the national health grants this year - or $13,000,000 out of $30,000,000 — is being de- voted to hospital construction in an effort to overcome the acute shortage of hospital accommodat- ion in Canada. Mr. Martin said. DECLARE IMPORTS (Continued from Page 1) W". by marketing specialist Arth- ur M- Bendlbers. said the United States has been "an important buyer 01-’ foreisn fishery products." But, since the end of the war, ini- ports had increased as eccporta do. clined. The excess of imports over ex- ports during the first nine months of 1948 was $77,000,000 pounds, or 361000.000. he said. "This Cmlparcs with a pro-war annual excess of 213,000,000 pounds, oa- l6.000.000 dollars." Cause of Trouble The report says international ex- change difficulties and, "to a less. or extent, the growing trend to- ward self-sufficiency" in Europa are the chief reasons for the ex- port drop. Canada's total exports during the first half of 1948 were equal to 50°59 0! 1947. the department says. Canned fish exports were down 50 Per cent, while those of fresh and frozen fish were up 41 per 0am, Exports of fillets had been largely to the United States. I AflrQuofill Both Del Torchio and Fuihrm asked the Senate committee Ici- ddinife limits or quotas on 1m- ports of foreign fish and increased tariffs to equalize the higher wages and costs of the United States fish- ing industry. Del Torchio said Canada, Ice- land and other foreign fish export- ers are subsidizing fishing fleets and exports in an effort to gain American dollars. He said New England fishermen are willing to share the domestic market but not "to the extent that we put ourselves out of business." He said tariff-cutting wiped out the salt and mocked fish industry in the United States. which went to Canada. The industry feat-s the some thing may happen to the gosh and frozen fish trade, he add- Fancy Shoes Are Forecast For Men MONTREAL. . N —(CP) — Baaketwaave Vamps. .blue suede oidordsnmross, straps in grey, wine and brown...thc burgundy calf tip..-. wine suede quarter and vamp... . Don't look now ladies. They're not for you. This shoe lineup is for men and includes only some of things which will feature man's shoes this spring and summer, shoe fashion experts say.‘ ‘ lin a manner of apes-king the up- pea] in fancy. colors and styles in men's shoes la to women since sur- veys in the United States by shoe stylists and manufacturers shows that women» last year influenced men's shop sales at the rate of 68 per cent. Number one ahoe which matrthcs well with sports clothes is the blue suede oxford, also styled in moc- casin and cross strap patterns Two-tone suede and calf combin- ations, such as nmal-brogue, dressy oxford with burgundy calf tip, fac- ing and foxing, and wine suede quarter and vsm are expected to occupy a place o importance. Outstanding summer ahoe for men will have the woven or basket- weave vamp, horrible, soft and cool. in aoiid color and two-tone color combinations in calf. or calf and suede Among the heavier types are moccasin and loafer patterns, side ties. cross straps, double straps. monk straps and variations of the ski ltflp, the two-ring gillie or giilio loops. Cross straps will be an met in hot weather, since they can be loose ’ for comfort. Some moccasin types carry four or five large eyelet-a. These in gold or trickle with the conventional large outside eyelets or larger ob ‘ gnaw and leaving a layer of ice is taboo. so is leaving a differ- ence In lave‘; by clearing a’ trench along the sidewalk. . streets to be safe. Ilpoveliing off 1°11 w -. bfilhten the shoes. ‘there will be a‘ great variety of soles this spring. Everything from GUARDIAN. CHAR ‘___ rings Jewel Thief ‘Used. Wedding Ring Island's Dairy Protluctionilt All-time lllgh With the highest gross produc- tion of dairy products. in the 1|- land’a history, the value of the in- crease over the previous year was almost $1,250,000, stated Mr. H. J. MacDonald, Dairy Superintendent for the Provincial Department of Agriculture,,ln tabling his annual report for 1948 at the annual meat- ing of the P. E. I. Dairymen's Aa- soclntlon yesterday morning. Producing 4,476,379 lbs. 0f butter in 1948, Island dairy farmers in- creased their production over 1947 by 22.6% with mi additional 826.244- lbs. at an average price of 68.75 cents per lb. This is an increase of 159,964 lbs. over 1945—the great- est previous annual productlon. The gross value of butter was 728.81. At an average price of 79.58 cents-the highest in Canada-the total nc-t value of butter-fat was $2.860.309.01. With an increase of 44.551 lbl. over 1947, the, production of cheese increased 6.7% with a total produc- tion of 706.513 lhs.. at an average price of 35.92 cents per lb. The gross value of cheese produced was $253,845.33 and the average coat of manufacturing 100 lbs. of milk was 67 cents. The highest recorded consump- tion of pasteurized milk was sold last year, totalling. 8,440,824 lbs. which was an increase of 663,781 lbs. or 8.5% over 1947. The sale of ice-cream totalled 652.219 quarts. with a gross value of $215,587.42, which is an increase of 20.2% or 109.983 quarts over 1947. Comparative production figures for the past two years follow. 1947 before thosc of 1948: number of fanners shipping: 7.350, 7,810; milk pasteurized in lbs: 7.777.043, 8,- 440,824: ice cream made in quarts: 524.235. 652.219: butter made in lbs; 3.650.135. 4,478,379: cheese made in lbs.: 661.962. 706.513: total value of business done: $2,677,- 740.51. $3,916,109.00; average price for butter: 61.78c. 79.480 and average price for cheese: 3120c, 35.920. lvfr. MacDonald attributed the in- creases in production mainly to the favourable season. There was a higher quality noted. Yeast and mould tests showed an increase of 15.4% in the Excellent category. Of the 4,189 churnings analysed. 95.1"» were Excellent: 3.0% ware good: 5% were Fair and .596 Poor. The quality of butter was well maintained. becoming more uniform with the lower grades practically out. Percentages of butter graded ‘were. first. 83.06%; second. 16.58% and third .36%. Mr. MacDonald presented a number of important questions in his report. These were dis- cussed at the afternoon meeting, in the various groups. A. H. Hubley, Summerslde. presided over the Butter Producers: L. S. Hunter, Bridgetown. the Cheese Producers and Smith MacFarlane, Harring- ton, Fluid Milk group. 0airymen's Ass'n Prize Winners Factory managers winning the Dalrymen's Association money priz- es were named as follows in the report of H. J. MacDonald, Dairy Superintendent at yesterday's meet- ing: For the highest percentage excellent in yeast and mould an- alysis: lst. J. A. Simmonds, Cen- tral Crcamerios, 09.15%; 2nd. Sterling, Gllllsplc, Souris Cream- ory, 99.13% and 3rd. G. B. Noye, North Wlltshlre, 98.5%. For the highest percentagevof first grade butter: 1st. Johnson Bros.,- Dunk River. 96.6%: 2nd Cyril Connlck, Kenslngton, 96.5%; 3rd, Lloyd Rogorson. Crapaurl, ‘F4.- 067, . For highest percentage of first grade cheese: 1st..Reggle Smith. East River, 91.8%; 2nd. Lawrence MacDonald,‘ Tyne Valley, 85.5%: 3rd. Peter Bourke, Tignish, 82.0%. For the best kcpt cheese factor- ies: 1st._Jnseph Mcllachern, Dun- stnffnage; 2nd. Lawrence lllacDon- ald, Tyne Valley; 3rd. Joseph Mc- Iniiis, Grand River. For host kept creamery: 1st. Amos Hublcy, Summerslde; 2nd. Johnson Bros. Dunk River; 3rd. Sterling Glllisple, Souris. A special prize for the best kept milk plant, offered by the Dlversey Corporation of America through their representative, Mr. H. M. MacDougall, was won for the sec- ond yesr in succession by Percy Gay, Sunshine Island Dairy. Claims Cernians llad Powerful Death Spray MOUNTAIN VIEW, 011111.. Feb. 22—-(AP)— The Nada had a liquid death spray potent enough to have knocked out whole divisions of men in exposed positions, says a United States army engineer who helped destroy the stuff. A dime-sized spot of the liquid on the akin, unless wiped off quickly, would kill a. man in two minutes. asserts Maj. James M. Graham. It would pene- trate ordinary clothing and some kinda of gas masks. - regular crepes, red rubber olest soles and colored rubber and color- ed’ crepe with the contrasting col- ored tippers. the regular lssttiii- aolea, coitus and t: ple to a iumho crepe sole. Lililiilsitll" ltcvie ws Busy Years Activities Dominion Government approval has been given a Maritime Provisi- ces proposal to inaugurate projects in respect to a "Nursing Education Cour-self a "Graduate Training in Psychiatry,“ and a "Maritime School of Social Work." at Dal- housla University, Halifax, it was armounced by the Hon, Aiw. Math- eaon, Minister of Health and Wel- fare, in the course of his speech on the Draft Addrez. in the Leg- islature last night. Mr. Matheaon quoted in part from a letter received from the Hon. Paul Martin. Federal lvlinls- ter of National Health and Wel- fare, which stated, "It must bo a great satisfaction to you person- ally, as well as to the other min- isters of Hcolth of the Maritime Provinces and the officials of Dal- housie University. to know that you can inaugurate these projects, which are so fundamental in the whole program for the improve- ment of the health oi the people of Canada. It is indeed gratifying to me to be able to allocate funds from the National Health Grants to finance these services." Hospital Gram, Mr. Matheson also announced that the Planning Commission had been able to obtain a $21,180 grant. which is otnequarter of the am- ouint to be given the Charlottetown Hospital now in the course of cors- struction. In opening his address he con- gratulated the Leader of the Op- position on the manly honors he had earned from Church and State and paid tribute to his work in, connection with the Red Cross Society, Children's Aid Society, Free Dispensary and other hum- anitarian causes. The Minister also concurred in the remarks of the other speakers in extending sympathy to the families of deceased former mem- bers. Ha made special reference to former Attorney-General of the Province. Tribute to the Health Planning Commission, particularly the work of its chairman. Dr. J. Harold Shaw, provincial pathologist, was paid by Mr. Matheaon in reviewing the work in his department TB Programme The lvfinister stated that a $16,- 000 grant had been received for survey purposes to be expended over a period of years. A sum of $171,000 wan earmarked for TB pur- poses and a committee under the chairmanslyp of Dr. P.A. Croelman was able to outline a program in this connection. The Minister in- dicated that some assistance would be given in helping to sustain the work of the Mobile X-ray Unit. Mr. Matheson was sorry to state that his departa-nent was not able to use all the 811M —' 5553.000 - for mental health pur- poses this year due to the diffic- ulty in securing qualified person- nel such as psychiatrists. A sum of $7,000 had been il- lotted to aid crippled children and word had just been received that $5.000 pf this would 80. this year, to the Red Cross for work 1n this connection. Under a. general public health grant of $30,000 came nursing services and doctors, the Minis- ter said. He made reference to two appointments, Miss Darling. King's County and Miss Mary MacNutt, who did work in the schools. The latter was a. new ap- pointee. The Minister referred ‘briefly to Falocmtwood. Provincial Infirmary and Beach Grove Inn and ex- pressed the hope that meitnibers might be able to pay these in- stitutions a visit early in the sea- slon. Mr. Matheson was dealing with the work among crippled child- ren - polio victims -_ when the debate was adjourned and the the late Mr. JJ. Johnston, K.C., a House rose until S p.111. today. Agreement with the proposed "IRISH-Fine legislation, with restrict- ions regarding coloration, was ex- pressed in the Legislature yester- day by Messrs. C. C. Baker. Fourth Prince, and Joseph G. Campbell, Third’ King's, in moving and sec- onding the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne. Both speakers agreed that opin- ions were divided on the margarine question, that the dairy interests must be protected, but that. the poorer classes also were entitled to consideration provided butter substitutes were not permitted to be sold under false pretenses. Both speakers also strongly de- nounced Communism. .Mr. C. C. Baker Mr. Baker said he looked for- ward to increased trade with New- foundland as aresulti of that isl- and's entry into Confederation. He approved of the Workmens Compensation -Act, which was in force in every other Province, and said he looked forvrard to further information from the Minister and Premier with regard to the Federal health and welfare grants. Mr. Baker urged the appoint- ment of a Provincial board of as- sessors to evaluate real estate on more equitable lines than at p“. sent in rural districts. . He commended the Government grants to school districts on a dollar-for-dollar basis, both for building new schools and repairing old ones: and he congratulated the taxpayers in those districts which have taken advantage of these grants. He also warmly commend- ied the progress in vocational train- ng. He hoped to sce a start made on the National Highway this year. In road undertakings under Feder- al plans. he hoped the Government would bear in mind that "both ends of the road" should receive attention. TFe aim should be to benefit the most people in rural communities. ' He- commended the activities of Mr. John Connolly in connection with the, Maple Hills project and other work in the Reconstruction Department. Freight rate increases, he said. are in many cases a direct charge on primary producers in the out- lying Provinces. I1 the Government railway cannot operate without a deficit, the deficit should be liquid- atcd out of general revenue. l-le commended the Federal Gov- ernment on establishing a support price for potatoes, as tending to encourage n. more orderly market- ing system, also the assistance giv- en in building potato warehouses. Mr. J. G. Olenpbell Care should be taken, Mr. 03111113- bell warned, in bringing emigrants here, so that they ll not be the means of sowing the seeds of Oom- muniam. Ha concurred with Mr. Baker in approving the Wei-town's Com- “ Act. In view of the ris- ing coat of living, he wondered what Labor had gained by striking for more wages. He understood that the new Fich- Legislative Debate On Draft Address Launched I art-men's Loan Board will not be of much help to the smaller fisher- n-ian. Hc hoped means would be found of giving some assistance t0 this class. He was pleased to note that there was no slackening in highlwa/y im- provement work. and stressed par- ticularly the work on secondary roads. Federal assistance on the National highway will relieve the Provincial Government to a great extent. Rcferring to the new Temper ance Act, Mr. Campbell said that previously the vendor's store at Cardigan was a source of much disorder. He was informed by a leading business man in Cardigan that ins-t Christmas, however, they had the quietest Christmas season in ton years. . The speaker also spoke ap- provlngly of the new refrigeration plant, and of the extension of vocational training. Weather Forecaster Visits Province The weatherman may not be 100% right all the time. but his pre- dictlons are correct on such a. high average that most observant farmers and fishermen have ac- cepted the daily reports os a re- liable indication of the weather that may be expected. ‘The few times that the forecast has been at direct variance with the wea- ther in a particular locality are likely to stand out in the memory of many people who forget the number of times there have been correct predictions. So it is that the weatherman have received more brlckbats than boquets. Mr. R. A. Hornstein, Chief of the meteorological station, Department of Transport, Halifax, is at pre- sent in the Province to bring some information concerning the work of his department. In Prince Edward Island the department maintains a reporting station near the Charlottetown Airport which sends in hourly returns of wea- ther conditions. Slmllar reports were received during the war from Summerside. but the service had to be reduced when tralnin there was suspended. Now that he R. C. A. F. station is again active more frequent returns from there will improve the regional forecasts. Flourr other observation, stations send in monthly reports. If the needed equipment is avail- able, said M1‘. Hornsteln, it may. be possible to enlist the services of amateur meteorologists who in re- turn foi- the instruments supplied by the department will supply re- ports from their particular com- munity. There is a tremendous interest in weather, and to satisfy the many requests his department has had for information, Mr. Horn- stein piipared a booklet which will be mailed free of charge to anyone writing the Meteorological Bureau in Halifax. While in Charlottetown he will address some of the schools, and also one of the farmers meetings. For Real Heat-Phone 240.——Ask For “Princess” Top Quality Old SYDNEY Coal Stu ti A. PICKARD and COMPANY LIMITED _ PAGE FIVE Large Audience“ At Christian ” Church Concert Despite the ‘ clement weather. I large and appreciative 'l/udienoe greeted the performer‘: at the concert in the Christina Ohwch Hall last evening when tho follow- ing program of exceptions-l quality was enjoyed: Piano Duet - Helen Stewart McRae and Betty Stewart. Reading - Mrs. Rcy Sml-llman. Vocal Duet --' Helen Dewar and Malcolm MacKinnon. Reading -- Mrs. Milton Stewart. Solo - Bloyce Carter. ' Triple-Tongue ‘Trumpet Colo F‘ Mr. William Weale. ’ Magic Stunts — Duke Neiluu. Tenor Solo — Mr. Weale. - Intermission and sale of candy. Male Quartet - Messrs. Dun- bar, Beck, Weale and Stewart. Reading -— Dick Tupin. ' Piano Solo - Wallace P11014- Reading -- Mrs. Davlson. Solo - Catherine Beck. Reading - Mr. Wcale. Piano Duet — Helen Stewart McRae and Roy Mugford. The king. i Accompanists for the evenin- Mrs. Milton Carter, Mrs. Allison Mcftae, Mrs. Milton Stewart. Mr. M. D. Dunbar acted as chairman and master of ceremonies. The PTOEIam will be repeated tonight. Egg Production Continues Steady Egg production continues steady. Mr. . M. Nash. Supervising Poultry Products Inspector, reports in s Dominion Department of Agriculture egg and poultry market report. Grading station operators report receipts lea than for same period last year. A re- view of chick sales and the amount of dilcken and fowl sold in 194B leads to the conslusion that theme was a heavy liquidation of fowl last ymr. This means that fliers were fewer layers carried over into a. second year, and can account for some of the decrease in egg receipts compared with last year. The demand for eggs is strong and the market has strengthened with the result dealers have advanced prices by 54c per dozen. All avqfl. able supplies are finding a ready_ outlet in the Maritime: and New- foundland. Grading station operat- ors are now quoting producers for ungraded eggs AL 81-8 mostly 87, AM 35. AP 28. B 31. G N. Whole- salers are quoting grading stations fvl‘ the graded pack fob station AL42,AM40,AP33,B36.026 and quoting retailers for the graded cal-toned pack AL 46-7. AM _ 44-5. B loose 38. Eggs are retail- ing to consumers in cal-tom AL 53-4. AM 51-2. B loose 45. Plan Your 1949 Poultry Isle To produce mar-lat poultry and eggs when prices are highest, to produce quality poultry and eggs to sell at premium prices; to get; ‘ the greatest share of the yeafar egg profit in six month's time: to ,- use housing and labour profitably, ' follow this system: 1- Bu? your chicks in Malt. 2. Grow your pisllets fast. 8. House your pullers in August or September. 4. Get all the eggs you can dur- ing the last six months of the Year when prices are highest. 5. Practice good poulqry 1m;- bandry throughout. Coinmittce Approves ll. S. Defence Plans WASHINGTUN, Feb. 23 _- (OP) —- A congressional committee b0- day approved two major defence bills designed to protect tho Un- ited States from sneak aerial at- tack and to develop new long- range guided missiles. The armed services committee of the House of Representatives un- axlimously assented to a bill auth- orizing construction of a $161,000.- 000 radar ivarnlng screen, with stations to guard strategic air ap- proaches along all borders of the country. It would be linked with a similar system planned for Canada. The committee also approved l. blll to give the armed services $76.- 000,000 to establish a 8,000-milo range for testing vastly improved "robot" missiles. Military authorities estimated the range will cost SMOMOM!) be. fore it is finished. It will be for, the joint, use of all armed services. FOR SALE AT TEA HILL STANDING LUMBER 5 to 6 acres, on Cullen Form Inquire K. and R.‘ Shim. 109% Richmond Si‘. A