rpidyfltiflt 11,1950 g- .I'I-fE GUARDIAN. CI-lARL'O'l"l'ETUVVN' j- TH : WESTERN GU-ARDIAN jrmm ' ' PRINCE COUNTY 0fl'lCI I 3 Insane: Street, 1 !.T' v I Ilouso Phones: in. Guardian may be Siuurnaralda. Phoru am Subscription, Advertising lcproacntatlvor ELMEI IUIPIIY and GIOIOI CHOW i 3038 III . 1 bought at any of tho lailowlag stores in Bimmaraldoi '.u IIIOPM "0 Gourllaa Drlllltoro, :1 Central Shoal. . mguund, Water Street: lurk Gaudu, I1 "Granville stun; pomgndn Grocery, Second Street: Island Motor Transport, Water Street; Alharrs Grocery, no Insult Shoot. I. L. Waite in lenalngtora n. GIIINIIIII In It 3” 9" pm order to .30YD'S dngton. navr: aromas roa. ABOUT "gm can potatoes. Reasonable .m, Delbert. Rayner, New Annan. ,myAL Scarlet Chapter 0! Bedeque district will meet In Borden Lodge Room Tuesday, NW 1;, ,1, 8 pm. Excitation. ..m:AN SUPPER. Birch Grove mu Freetown. ThlH'5d3lf night. ...,..i...i... moi. from 5 p. M. Everyone welcome. INSIJII-ANCI Kan- ,pox'T MISS the Charlotte- wwn Male Chorus (Stanley Lan- .,,5ter. Director) )in new BaPU5lv bhurcli Hall. Summerside, Tues- dw December 5th. Sponsored by Presbyterian Younz W0m9n'5 guild: Admission so cents. ...TlIE POSTPONEU annual of the South Shore Film I Tgsnlsf will be held in Central Egd(lqllP Hall. Tuesd I14. N0V9m' hrr Elsi at 8.00 p.m. T. J. In- man. secretary- --nui: JANNUAL int-climz of W. shareholders of zht Bcdeilu" Skating: Rink will be bold in the My il'edncsda,v. November 15th. ,, 9.00 pm. The purfic are in- vzied. T. J. innitin, seuxelary. -Mlts. J. C. SIMPSON ENTER- TAINS CLUB-The Okto Club. summcrside, held its November meeting on Tuesday afternoon at ihe home of Mrs. J. C. Simpson. The president. Mrs. Reginald Pope. was in the chair during the business period. Final arrange- ments were made for the After- noon Tea which will be held on Wednesday, November is-s .. LADIES SOCIAL CLUB-Mrs. C-.L. Sheen presided over the Lad- ies' social Club of the Summerside Trinity Church on Thursday even- mg in 1-zpworth Hall. The meeting opened with the singing of a hymn. accompanied on the piano by Mrs. la.R. Sharpe. The repeating of the Lord's Prayer in unison brought the meeting to a close, after which re- freshments were served by the com- mittee in charge. consisting of Mrs. J H. Macbennan. Mrs. MacNeill. Mrs. A.W. MacDowell and Mrs. Vl'. Morrison. S S - CLUBS HAVE JOINT MEET- ING - A joint meeting of the Eienlng Circle and Young Ladit-s' Guild of the Summerside Presby- terian Church was held at the home of Mrs. Emmett Ranahan on Thurs- day cvening. The program was in chargeof Mrs. Charles Clark and Mrs. B.D. Coffin. Mrs. Ronald Jel- l-.ey presided and was assisted in the worship service by Mrs. Henry Bishop and Mrs. Keith Johnston The opening hymn was "0 Worship the King". During the business per- icd. final arrangements were made to sponsor the Charlottetown Male Chorus in presenting a concert in Surnmerside on December 5. The meeting was brought to a close by the repeating in unison of thc lord's Prayer. - B -CARI) PARTY-A card party was held on Monday night, Oct- ober 30th. at the home of the Mrs. Brennan and Mrs. Elisabeth Bren- Mn. Kensington. when the Dam- ley w I . of which Elisabeth was I member. and Sea View and Bal- tic were invited for a. friendly game of cards, and to renew old friend- bhlils with past members, and meet a few new friends of Kem- "lBl0n- Lady's first prize was won by Mrs. Gertrude Cousins. Baltic. While rents first was won by Mr. Robert Cousins. Darnley, with con- "llwon Drincs going to Mr. Jamei Milrllhy. Sea View. and Mrs. Mary Brennan. A neat sum was realized in swell th Hall Fund of Darnley. Lunch was served by the hostesses assisted by the ladies of Darnley and Baltic W. I. At a late hour. av Wpersed to their homes. thank- the Mrs. Brennan and Elisabeth lot their kind hospitality. and hop- "C to see them at future parties in their old district of Darnley. - y-Bur. m CLUE GIVES PIE SOCIAL - The Social Club of tho summer-side Ehurcb of Christ held its Novem- " "l99Is1!1( at tha hcme of Mrs. Emest Callback. Linkletter. on Fri- fy evening with Mrs. Milton Mel- Wl Presiding. The opening hymn In "ere shall he showers of blues- ml with Mrs. Winsloe Morrison at e piano, was followed by the war- "lin service. During the business ”"W- Plans were made for the 9""-lhlle Of a gift for the League 1: Mercy Tea on November 22. m”"80men were made to re- ""b"' the sick and shut-ins. Dur- del the accial hour I. beautifully ngwlted birthday cake was pre- ', d '0 Mr. A.R.. Micbure. who H.” A meat on his eightieth birth- hvy-MTha refreshments were served eh 11 Clifford Rogers. Miss Ev- "; Mlnnuro. Mrs. Evald uwln Mrs. oharlos iux. .. 3 will he delivered to In) home In sttnrnaralda by any or lac par wool. Plan In for this service or give an joy responsible for delivery on your rooao. Cantu -oaivnar. uvuurwn. rtsipn G. uuturt. summoning. -DON'T MISS Trinity Min- atrel; at Epworth Hall. Summer- aids Thursday and Friday at 8.15 p.m. -BEAN SUPPER AND DANCE in Brae Hall, Wednesday, Novem- ber l5Lh. sponsored by "Derby Community Club. Adults 50 cents. Children 25 cents. -T0 RESIDE IN ONTARIO - Miss Mabel McNeill of Summer- side, who has been unployed for the past three years with Mr. George T. Clarke, jeweller. left yesterday for London. Ont. where she will reside.-S. -THE MONTHLY MEETING of the summerside I-Iome and School Welfare Group will be heiil at the High School Library. Wed- nesday evening. November 15th. at 8.00 P.-M. Discussion subject "Com- munity College." Project. All mcm-bers and interested persons are requested to attend. -LOADING POTATOES- The S. S. Adriatica. a Greek freighter, docked at the Marine Wharf. yes- terday morning and immediately started taking on a cargo of from so to so thousand 100-pound bass of table potatoes destined for Jacksonville, Florida. The cargo is being supplied by Simmons and MacFarlane Ltd.. and it is expected to take about four days to load. The boat came here direct from Havana. Cuba.-S - BAPTIST CHURCH Y. P. U.- The regular meeting of the Jun- ior Y. P. U. of the Summcrslde Baptist Church was held on Mon- day evening in the hall with Wen- dell Morrison in charge of the de- votions. The vice-president. Nelson Johnston. was in the chair dur- ing the business session. The study Period was taken up with Bible Questions which were answered by Mr..Ernest Allwright. After the meeting adjourned. various games were played.-S . -COTTAGE ENTERED - Two owners of summer cottages locat- ed at MacCallum"s Point, across the harbour from Summerside, learned over the week end that their cottages had been broken into and scvme of the movable equipment stolen. The cottages are owned by Messrs T. D. Morrison and Fred MacRae of Summersldc and about thirteen woolen blank- ets and a set of dishes are known to have been.1.aken. The R.C.M.P. are investigating.-5. -rtonnv MEETING - At the regular weekly meeting of inc Summerside Rotary Club held Y9?- ierday at the Olympia Restaurant. it was decided that the club would sponsor the formation of a school traffic patrol at the su-rnmersldc High School. A film. which had -been obtained by Rolarian Vaughan Groom. on the operation of these patrols was shown at the meeting. This patrol will be composed of older boys who will be on duty when school gets out at noon and in the afternoons to see that the pupils observe care in crossing t.ie streets. The insignia and other equipment for the members of the patrol will be provided by "19 Rotary Club. Mr. B. J. Beck was I guest at the meeting.-S. -ST. MARY'S W. A.-Mrs. Ray Clark presided over the November meeting of the W. A. of the sum- marsida st. Mary's Church open- ing with the hymn "Father whose will is life and good." This was fol- lowed by the reading of Hebrews 11 and prayer. The president read the annual report of the Dominion W. A. which was held in Tlmmina. om,”-lo, in sptember. It was a comprehensive account of the work done. Mrs. G. A. Coles gave the reading "rha.Bcst for Christ. The president read an interesting lat- ter from the prayer partner Miss Chadwick. teacher amonl "19 Chinese in Vancouver. 3. C.. which described her work and maps were enclosed to illustrate it. The link- ing of "Lead on 0 King Eternal" was followed by prayer by Mrs- Ciark. During the business session so parochial visits were reported. Plans were finalized for the A. Y. P. A supper on November 11. It was announced that the annual meet- ing will be held next Wednesday. The W. A. will hold Corporate Communion on at. Andrews Day. November 30. After the meeting adjourned delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Clark. assist- ed by Mrs. Earl Simmons.-B -POLICE REPORT - The fol- lowing report of the Summerslde Police Department as submitted by Chief of Police White was read last night at the Town Council meeting by councillor H. B. achunnan. chairman of the Police Committee. Report for month ending October alst: "Intoxicated in public place, arrests 12. convict- II IS TIIE BIGGEST "HOP" OF THE YEAH lsponsored 'by lsummerslde Fire Department WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 15th IMPERIAL DANCE PALA0l1,-5UMMERSlI)E Don Adinlllion 75c. , .. Da cc to the rhythm of ER. AND HIS ISLANDERS . Take home one of the and prizes. Friendship Scroll To Be Shown Ill sumiiioralilo - The Scroll of Friendship Log Book will arrive in Summeralda from Charlottetown on 1'!-iday sf- ternoon, November 11. and will be displayed in the High School Adid- itorium from 5 to 8:30 o'clock. The Scroll and Log Book were handed by Princess Margaret to the chief Commissioner of Canadian Guides. Mrs. Estelle wishart at Oxford Un- iversity t.his summer at a delega- tion of Guides from 2'! countries of the world. It had come from the Isle of Wight where it had travel- led from guide to guide, with a brownie always in attendance. A.- the scroll and Log Book will reach the town it will be met on the out- skirts by a guide and a brownie on bicycles. then relayed to another guide and brownie. who will be sta- tioned at intervals until it reachts the school. It will be guarded by a guide and brownie and a change of guards will take place each hour. All are welcomed to attend and view the display. A Rally of all the guides and brownies in Prince County. under the direction of Mrs. Reginald Kol- man. Divisional Commissioner, will be held at 0:30 o'clock. she will be assisted by Miss fyucllle McQuald District Captain of 2nd and 4th Companies and Mrs. Blair Elder- kin. Captain of let and 3rd Com- panies. The Scroll and Log Book have been conveyed in every known me- thod of transportation, even to crossing it small river strapped to the head of a guide. As many dif- ferent modes of conveyance as pos- sible are being arranged in Can- ada. -- 5 Canadian Steel Report OTTAWA. Nov. 13 -- (CF) The Bureau of Statistics said today production of steel in August was 25,212 tons. compared with 24.725 in August last year. In the first right months of 1950 it aggregated 221.105 tons, against 218,920 in 1949. Production of iron castings of all kinds in September amounted to 67.000 ions. compared with 53,200 in the preceding month. The Bureau also reported con- sumplion of scrap iron and steel in Canadian industry in 1949 amount- ed to 2.458.797 net tons. a decrease of two per cent from the preced- ing yearis total of 2,509,702. Steel furnaces were the largest consumers of iron and steel scrap in 1949 with a tonnage of l,770.758 compared with 1.833.539 in 1948. Ions 12. Drunkenness. arrests E, convictions 22. Drunken driving. ar- rests l. convictions 1. Speeding. cases 2 convictions 2. school Act infractions. CBSPS 1. pending 1. Total fines and costs collected 3342.00. Taxi licenses collected 5100.00. Milk licenses collected I-38.00. Plumbing licenses 34.00 Trucking licenses 317.00. Labor licenses 360.00. Building permits 543.00. Meters (parking) 3404.52. During the month we had one serious break at the War Assets store on Water Street where a large amount of merchandise was stolen. we were only successful in recovering the goods and the cul- prits have not been apprehended." -S hilersonals -Mrs. Harry Schurman of New Annan spent Tuesday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tyndal Semple. Kensington.-S -Mrr. G. Franklyn Cameron and Mr. Charles Taylor left Summer- side on Tuesday for Amherst. N. S. to attend the Maritime Winter Fair.-5 - Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Wright of Middleton left Saturday on a two vs!eks' holiday trip to Toronto where they will visit relatives and take in the Royal Whiter Fair.--S -Mr. and Mrs. Turner Glydon and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bealrsto. and Master Donald Beairsto of Ilfargate and Mrs. Russell Carr of Tryon have returned from a pleasant holiday spent in Truro and Amherst, N. S. -Mir. and Mrs. Robert ill. Burns Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bernard and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rogers of homes after an enjoyable visit to Freetown, have returned to their points of interest in the Marltimes including the Winter Fair at Amherst. -Mr. Thane Adams and Mr. Sheldon Adams of sea View, ae- companied by Miss Marion Camp- bell and Robert and Ethan, Camp- bell of Darnley, left by motor for Halifax. where they will spend a week visiting friends. On their return home they will visit Mr. and Mrs. loroy Adams of Pictou. KENBINGTON SCHOOL Honor Boll for October. Grade X.-1. Alan scales: 2. Kenneth Blakeney; 3. Barbara Woodside. Grade IX.-1. Joan Bowriesa; 2. Carla Davison: 3. ma Larkin. Prlncipau-J. Weeks Murphy. Grade VII.--l. Gayle Darrach: 2. Mary Bowness. Marion Humph- ney equal: 3. Real Davison. Col- leen Brennan. Equal. Grade VI.-1. James MaoLea.n'. 2. Eleanor MacArthur: 3. Helen Mulially. Teacher-Mamie Mill. Grade III.-I. Anna Wadman: 2. Gerald Bernard and lnaine Wat- son: 3. Llwy shuman. Grade II.-1. Iver Cotton; 2. goger Mduillan; 3. Frederic Jar- ins, Teacher-Geraldine Maebean. Grade I. A.-l. Gail Vincent. Grade 1'. B.-l. Eleanor Champ- ion: 2. Marilyn Mackay: 3. Bruce Montgomery and Evelyn Moaae. Grade I. C.-1. Ruby Mcfnnis: 2. Kenneth Watson 3. Doreen Can- o Dan rig 9: till 1:00 AM. non. olive Thompson-Teacher. s'sinrlrrrns (Continued from Page 1) the rear of the north side of the street and one to the rear of the south side of the street. The com- pany has recently made heavy ex- pendltures in Sumtrnerside and would not like to commit itself to more but would be glad to discuss the matter. Two letters were received in re- ply. from the Canadian National Railways. one advised the Town to take up the matter of auto- matic warning signals at crossings with the Board of Transport Com- missioners and the other stating that the Water street West cross- ing is being fixed up. A letter was read from Canada Packers I.td., stating that precaut- ions would be taken in future that fertilizer does not blow off their trucks. Vblnnlclpal Boorda Councillor J. L. Gorrill for the finance committee. reporting on the sale of 5300.000.00 worth of bonds at 100.27 said that this is a remarkable price for municipal bonds and shows that the finances of the town are in wonderful con- dition. , Councillor J. L. Drlscoll. report- ing for the Streets Commlttee.said that general repair work is being carried on. Many catch basins have been repaired and new ones in- stalled. He said that when in- stallation of slomi sewers is com- pleted on Granville Street North. with the exception of Upper Cent- ral Streel. all streets proposed for paving next year will be prepared with all the work that has been done the ordinary expenses of the street cnmmittce are only 3700 over last year. he reported. On motion of UOIIITCIIIOT Driscnll. seconded by Councillor Corrill. the street on the east side of file elect- rlc light p-ind will be named John- ston Sircei instead of Windsor Street as previously decided. Mayor Wedge cxplztincd that this name has been sclcctcd to honor Mr. Thomas Johnston. it well known business man who originally gave the land for the street. a former Town Counclllor and cx-Fire Chief who has given much time and en- ergy iii the lrltorests of the Tovm. On motion of Councillor Dris- coll, seconded by Councillor Gor- rill. Councillor Clarence Sleelewas granted four months leave of ab- sence whilc he is away on the mainland. Mayor Wedge said it is to be regretted that Councillor Steele's ability in the field nf sport cannot be utilized here as we have not the facilities but he trusted a solution tn this will soon be found by the citizens in coop- eration with the Council. ' On motion of Councillor ii. B Schummn. seconded by Councillor sheen, it was decided to purchase a new cooling unli for the munici- pal nbattoir at a cost of approxim- aielv 32,700.00. Councillor T. D. Morrison re.- porting for the electric light emi- mltiee said that the load at tho plant has gone up to 1725 kilo- watts and if the new unit -had not been installed it could not be car- rled Councillor Sheen reported i-ha' the library has been renovazcrl and re-decorated. Councillor Steele reported that tax collections up to November 10th are S94..'L'i0.00 or 93 percent of the 1950 taxes. This amount is over the amount 0OII8C'.- ed last year I-0 the same date by 38,362.00.--S. O'Leary and Vicinity - Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Mac- Neill and little son. Wolfvllle. N. S. spent the Armistice Day week-end in 0'I.ieary and distrist. Mrs. Fred Champion of Ber- ri-ick, N. S. -was a visitor to O'I.4eary during Remembrance Day and was a guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Phillips. Ellwood Gotelie of Charlotte- town was a visitor to O'Leary dur- ing the Remembrance Day week -end. Rev. W. J. Phillips of Alherten attended the Remembrance Day service at the cenotapli in o'I..eru'y on Nov lith. He is a former Mini- ster of the Albcrton Parish of the Church of England. Miss Bernice MacDonald of Summarside was a visitor to O'IAary on Nov lith. she is a former employee of the Bank of Nova scotin in o'Leary and her many friends were glad to see her again. Mrs Fraser MacPhee of Brae is dangerously iu at the home of her son Curtis in Brae and little hope is held cut for her recovery. On Nov. lith. she was unconscious. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maclood, Brae Mr. Seaman Bell. Summersldo and Mr. and Mrs. Cannon and dangli- ter of St. Eleanor's have returned home after an enjoyable visit to the Amherst Fair. Friends of Mrs. Herman Dignsn is ere delighted to hear her sing on Saturday morning in the Pentecost- al Church program over Char- lottetown. Mr. and Mrs. Dignnii were just recently married. The? are living in Woodstock near O'Leary. Oiieary is extending a very cordial welcome to the new mar.- ager of the O'f.oary branch of the Bank of Nova, Scotia. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson and their t.wc children who have come to the village from Caledonia. Queens County in Nova Scotla. Among the local students attenti- ing Prince of Wales college in Charlottetown who were home for the week-end were Verna Stetson, Peggy Ellis and Arthur Seaman. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Dlgnan of Charlottetown spent the Remain- branca Day week-end at Woodstock the guest of Mr. Dlgnan'a parents Mr. and Mrs, Wesley Dignau Remembrance Day "At 0'Leary - There was a very large g5. tendance at the Remembrance Day ceremony at 0'Lea.ry. The mem. W5 0! the Legion. made up of the veterans of two World wars, and marshalled by Ira Ellis and led by D5 14- G- DEW”. paraded from the new O'Leary Legion Hall to the Qbeary school where they W"! Joined by the school child. ren who carried flags and by munber! of the Wolf Cubs led by their Leader Mrs. Marne Kennedy, Cub mistress, and by the 30;. Scouts under command of their Assistant scoutmaster Bmmerson Smallman. and the entire parade then proceeded to the Centotaph ill the center of the village of 014'-nry. The Master of ceremonies was William Turner of O'loary, Principal of the school, and a veteran of World War Two. The two minutes silence was observed. Prayer was offered by Rev. C. 0. 1-Iowiett of O'l..eary who inst . son in the second World War. Wreaths were then laid at the cenotaph by relatves and mem- bers of the families who had lost loved onus. The parade then marched to the Verdun Theatre in 0'LeBry for a further program, The Theatre was packed. Mr Turner was Master of Ceremonies. The ilfollram opened by singing "0 Canada". Mr. Turner then gave a. few remarks stressing the im- portance of observing Rememb- rance Day and mentioning the Four Frcedcms that are our heritage because of the sacrifice of those who died in the wars. The Hon. President of the Legion Dr, 1,. G, Dewar was then heard in brief remarks and he was followed by the President of the 0'Leary Lesion. Lloyd Matthews. Dr Dewar stated that a plaque con- taining the names of those wh: f0U8ht and those who gave their lives in World War Two will short- ly be placed on the Cenotaph Mr. Matthews thanked the citizens for tlielr interest and co-operation in t.he Remembrance Day services. The school children then pre- sented a. few items which were well done and greatly enjoyed. Pe- ter Pate recited "In Flanders Fields" and also was heard in a patriotic reading. There was an exercise, "Lest. We Forget" by tin.- following pupils:- Calvin Carruth- GT5. Billy Bernard. Grace Seaman and Margaret woodridge. The first speaker was Rev. C. 0 I-Iowlett of Olieary who briefly explained the significance of Re- membrance Day. He was followed by Rev. W. G. Dickson also of O'Leary who stressed the import- ance of morale and faith in the justice and truth of our democra- tic principles. The third speaker was Rev. Father M. J. Rooney of St. Anthony's Parish in Bloom- field, He stressed how great is our debt to thcse who died for liberty and freedom. The last and the main speaker was Capt. the Rev. J. R. McMahon of the Royal Car.- adian Chaplains Corps, a veteran of the last war and also a chaplain at present and is the Rector of the Church of England Parish of Al- berton. I-fls address was timely. interest- ing and instructive. He told of the importance of the Chaplaincy ser- vice in two World Wars and especially in the Second War and how the king had been gracious- ly pleased to bestow upon the i-haplainry service the coveted title of "Royal". He stressed" rnosi emphatically that conditions in Olbeary were far from what: they should be and made an impassion- cd appeal for the citizens to live lives worthy of those who 'died and to rally round their religious lead- ers and their churches to make 0'Leary a better place than it is at present. He closed by leaving the large audience this searching question: "Are our lives good. true and faithful enough that we can tell our government: to order a brother man to be ready to lay down his life for us an the battle- fields of the world for our demo- cratic freedom". His address made it deep impression The meeting closed by the National Anthem. There was a banquet in the night. in the new legion Home. I Wreaths The following wreaths were laid by loved ones in memory of these who died: Edison A. smith, wal- lace Dennis, (E. A. Tredenick and Fred Matthews. Ralph K. silliker from parents, Robert Grant How- lett: Reginald MacNeil; James Emmerson Campbell; Basil Harris; Alfred Dennis: A Wreath in mem- ory of the Unknown soldier: the O'Lea.ry Legion wreath: Wreath from two little girls. Opal and Silvia in memory of our Daddy Ralph K. Slllilrer; Willard S caseley, CBSCUIYIDBL. A cross was placed in memory of former scouts of the First o'I..ea.ry troop:- Ernest Tredenick. Garfield Ramsay. Wal- hce Duinis, Alfred Dennis: A wreath was placed by the West Point Women: Institute in mem- ory of the West Point boys:- Wal- ter Auld. Harvey Stewart, Jaclr Sabine. Roy Smith Edison smith Willie Easter, Airlines Pilot Dies Just Ioforo Takeoff NEW YORK.,Nov. I3 - (AP) - An airlines pilot collapsed and died in an airplane today -just a few minutes before he was to take off from LaGuardia Field with 2'! passenger... The pilot. Capt. John Stinaon Prlcer. 53. died of natural causes. according to a medical report. Passengers aboard the American Airlines plane. which was to make stops at Washington and Memphis. Tenn. were transferred to another plane. LONDON -- (C P) - Bookmak- ers collected a total of 821.900 for the dependents of recent mine so- cldents at Knockshinnock and cretwell. in Derbyabira. . couus. JQIIISTOIIE (Continued from Page 1) est civic Coun. Johnsto was a. recommendation other to see if some big-hearted Councillor grants increases. "1 protest against the manner in which this thing was done. I can- not see why a clerk who gets 33,600 a year should get an increase in salary while there are other oin- ployees who cannot make ends meet." Councillor Cox stated the action was illegal and should not past "We should be in no big hurry to get rid of this 11,200, it will not ex- plode". he stated. "It has been given to the highest paid officials and not to the lowest paid. There is an employees association from which a request for increases should come and no requests in such matters have been received." I one of the Councillors thought that it was a bonus. not an in- crease, There is nothing so secret that it cannot be brought before the public, be added. There are some things that they try to keep from the public. stated Coun. Johnstonc. Coun. O'Donnell explained the situation by stating that the ques- tion arose following the retirement of a highly paid civic employee. Mr John Butler took over the duties of the former employee and was per- forming his duties at a much lower salary whereupon the Council men.- hers decided that the differences in. salaries should be paid out. in sal- ary increases. "Coun. Johnstone must have known about it". stated Coun. 0'- Donnell". as he signed the bills.” "The first I heard of it was at a meeting of the Finance Ccmmif- tee," replied Coun. Johnstone. Sdnool Board Request The City Board of School Trust- ees requested the Council to take some definite stand on the proposal that at least eight acres of land on the Malpcque Road be purchased for the erection of a City school. The property is owned by Mr George Dewar. who will not sell un- an amount cf land not less than eight acres. Mr. the Board of Trustees that he collld not hold the land later than Nov. l5. Councillor Cox siatnd that the Cnunril had no business buying property outside the Cly. Coun- cillors Keefe and Gormley di'l not think the City could afford to buy the property at present and Coun. O'Donnell suggested that the Council Ir-t Mr. Dew-ir soil the propt-rt,v to some one else. Coun. Jnhnstone felt the Ciiv nredcd the school and could not losc much money by properly. Coun. Stcwrzit ed that tho City take an oplion cidc ahnut huyiniz it. Mayor MacDonald asked the this siirzzcstion but on receiving no response one W-i,v or 'he other stated that tho Council "can not do anvlhlng innight.' Mr. Earl Baker. from the Board of Trustees. stated that the Pr"'l'WTl.V was on the centra- line of nn,v proposed expansion Of lhc City and that the sun must he large enough to providp playizroiind for "'19 children. He slaled that Mr. Dewar onuld gall part of the property and would like to Dreparn the remainder for the seeding of trees. Grant To Guild The Council voted a sum of 5500 to he paid the Prince Er!- ward Island Arts and Crafts Giiiirl for 1950 following a re- nut-sf nrescnted on behalf of the Guild by Mr. Arthur Clark that the annual grnnl of S1000 he rc- newerl and that 5500 he made nvallabla at the nariiest con- venience and the remainder nu soon as possible after the begin- We stock widths from 4A to c. 35 Prices S-1,50 to 514.95 See of too. shoes in black. cillors Prowse and O'Donnell to in- crease the salaries of the five high- amployees”. continued "When it was brought to my mind I thought ii. and would not sign it. I will have to check each month one month against the less he receives s2.ooo an acre for Dewar informed 5'3”- huylng tho suggest- on the property for a month or two during which they could dc- mamhers if they were in favor of limit To Be The Bowling Season is here again. hing of the year. Mr. Frank Curtis outlined the benefits of the Guild and the number of young people it war carving. A letter from the Irving Oil Company requesting permission for the erection of a new ser- vice station on the corner of Prince and Grafton Street: was read. The letter stated that the construction of the fire proof ma- terial building was slated to commence early next spring. Councillor Cox objected. stating that he did not think any more gas stations should be erected in the City. "The gas stations have all the good corners now." he stated. No definite decision was reached on the matter Another application for the construction of a filling station at the east end of Grafton Stree- was received from Mr. H. B. Weeks. The Council accepted this application. The members of the assessment board made application for more money to pay for advice from :h-- Westmaunt Realtles Company regarding the assessing of the business properties. The Council granted authorization for the fur- ther expenditure of 8800 in this regard. Meters Coming Councillor Cox presenting thi- Police Committee report stated as follows: "The latest Information T:' garding meters is that ii Shill- ment is on I.hP way from Mont- real. and if nothing unforseen occurs. they should he installed by the last of the Pl”-'3SlI'Il month. I do not know how many is lr. the shipment, but I doubt if it includes our whole order. as I understand the faclo.".' is over powered with orders. .ir.d mater- ial is in short suppl-J. We mm? endeavour to have 'hrse placed in the most important places. "Due to other more important matters. we have not vat com- pleted our survey of traffic pass- ing through the iniersictlons SlIQ' gested for traffic lights. but we hope to have it very soon, and will then be able to dtcide whe- ther or not we need them. and the intersections carrying me :most traffic. "From observations. I might suggest as a start. that lights be-placed at two or mice of the intersections having the most traffic. one to be the Actuated type. the other the Set Time type. and let the motorists decide which is the most desirable to iri- "I note that the Board of Trade has gone on record as re commending the Set Time llizhl. But I just wonder if it is wise to install the type of light that other cities are taklniz OM. all" years of trial. and replacing them with the more modern Act- uated type? "'I agree that we could install lights at all the suggested Inter- sections at about the cost of one Actuated installation. IVLI is first cost the most important ques- tion? it is worth some thought. Financial Report. The Financial Report read by Councillor Johnstone stated that: the city have been reconciled md the general ledger balances are in line with those of the Royal Bank of Canada. "A comparative statement of receipts as compared with a year ago shows an increase of 56.300 in real estate. and 83,000 in per- sonal property. Poll tax is down 00. "The big items In expenditure or interest on debentures, Board of school 'rrustees,, Police Depart- ment. and Street Department. However, the purchase of I motor grader, and extraordinary ex- penditures on the new assessment. payment to compensation board. account for the large expenditure of uo2.au.oo as against 39.00.555.- 00 for the some period of last year." Resolution Resolutions passed stated that: The attention of the federal and provincial authorities be directed to the apparent lack of active civil defence preparations in this prov- lnce, in order that this corporate 'o I; -rtgci ' FASHION WISE WITH SHOES THAT SUPPLY GLAMOUR AND SOPHISTICATION the wonderful selection of colors and styles in our fall stock, Shell cut pumps, hi-style san- dals or plain D'Orsay pumps in a variety of colors. Wine. Blue, Green, Brown, In Suede or Calf leathers. BOWLING SHOES Keep your game up to scratch and look smart For women we have two styles, all navy or a multl-color. Men's bowling g X-RAY FITTINGS Sheen ,0 Maclnnis votm FAMILY SHOE sronn -Red, Grey, Black or SUMMER-SIDE "The several bank accounts of Death Yesierilal Al S'slde of Mrs. M L Bradshaw 'r'hei-s -passed away luddcznly an: peacefully at her summer-side honia on Monday morning. Elytha. Brad- shaw, wife of Mr. Melville L. Brad- shaw. Mrs. Bradshaw had been ill ailing health for the past six weeks but retained her usual cheerful disc position and happy outlook until tht end. . she was a daugbiu of the laid David and nrima Read of Readli Corner. and was deceased bf three brothers and two sisters. After attending school at Sum- merside and Prince of Wales Col- lege; she taught in the ,publl schools at Freetown, Coleman an New Glasgow. Upon their marrlagi Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw lived a few years at New Glasgow and their moved to Summerside where they spent the great part of their mar- ried life. Besides her sorrowlng husband. Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by her three daughters. Cecilia (Mr.-. Thane A. Campbell) cf Summerside, Emma (Mrs. Holman) of Char- lottetown, and Harriet (Mrs. Blair) of Ottawa; also by two sisters. Cas- sle (Mrs. Leardi of scotsg-uard. Sask.: Emeline (Mrs. MacKay) nl New Annan. and by one brother, Mr. Bishop Road. of Summerside. Mrs. Bradshaw will be sorely miss- ed for her genial personality and nelghbourly works, and her mem- my will be fondly cherished. partic- ularly in the circle of her fnmiii and cf her intimate friends. S'side Minister 90 loday; Preaclied Sermon Sunday The Rev. George A. Jeffery cl Summerside, who celebrates hit ninetielh birthday on Tuesday. November 14th. delivered an in- spiring sermon to the congregatioiz the Summerside Church o Christ on Sunday morning. Mr. Jeffery used a very aippropriatl theme for his discourse. "The Timr is Short." He forcefully emphasiz- ed the momentous fact that man's time on earth is short, like thl fading leaf, the withering flow- er. the vapor. ”For the work which challenge us as we face our civil. social an religious duties, the time is limit- ed." he said. In the latter por- tion of his address Mr. Jeffery stressed the fact that faith il Christ. was the one great necessity of life. He pointed out that al- though time was short it was lonl enou-gh for one to get right with God. "This." he staied. "should be the major concern of all." Friends and associates were im- pressed with the clarity of thought the eloquence and the earnest zeal that Mr. Jeffery displayed in his stirring message.-S CANIERBURY. England -(CPI --A local garage proprietor won- dercd why he wasn't: making at much money as he should. Then he discovered that he was losing one gallon of gasoline in every 10, because of a faulty gas pump. body be placed in I. position where- by they can proceed rapidly to lay the initial basis and organisation for their civil defence establish- ment. That the under of H. 3. Large and Company for supplying Bio city with coal for city bufiding and market building, as per tonder price, be accepted. That the legislature be petition- ed at its next adjourned session to enable the tax revision board to de- lay assessment as and for the yea! 1962 and to enable ordinary in- seasment by the assessor for tin year 1961 and that the qualificat- ions of board members he relax- ed to confirm the present ap-, pointees. , For those who prefer lower heel; for dress up or every IIHBZ We have a variety of styles in sandals. Black suede or calf. wgdgle heels. Just arrived a shipment of Black or Navy leather Baby- Dolls: also Black Suede Ballerinas