ESTERN GUARDIAN GENT-Mere. John m u Water Item. lat-Phone ere-r UMMBISID AND Plum! counrr t, samriviionr. Advertising lholll be rm with Mrs, m“ . Guardian may he bought daily at our of the following m", h, r|irle:-- a kstore, Water 8t. Golrrlla Dfllljfll isn't’: mm. Water st. rm: owl-t, s'-r"q::','fi,,'§,_ QGIIIHIIIIIIIII blllbllvltodtolllyhumgh Boy tzoperdnyorloeperweekrh no.1 "Y l; order to the be! responsible for flaming e§°§slikhrofiak° or column is reserved for new: .1 Interest but. uivertilln my nature may be I cents a word strictly in advance. —LOB5TEB TWINE Galvaniz d '75P Nets and ll labs e supplies sold at 3.11%‘; t" mm“! 1r345-2-10-2l. —POLICE COURT-Th ‘glnllfid before mustn't? on Wednesday and were E your own Surshot with n; given the customary 1l.f1E,—S ct Gun just_ arrived at Drug 00., Kznsulgton. BOOK. SPORTS Bedeqilo Friday evening, February nrusicn 11 cents. L-IZD-i-il-Ii. ALABM-Th - side Firemen were caleledsugllfiecarn grgdnmaytulmgntroegtn m ' "m" on n ra _ we was donei_s . no real dam OUT MEETIN -Ah exec- mestln; of the newly organiz- ce county District Council Boy Scouts was held on Wed- . evening when a good deal of t lion work was clone and ttees alhlointsci-S. PARTY-The re lar_ held lrtcthe . of es of the 599m 951M118. Sheet Asbestos d 5kg l-lwewu nwkins. al. o. stficna races. L-245-2-l0-2i. —TEACHERB CLUB FORMED_ M!“ GWEN Macbean has been o1- efilfli lire dent of the new teachers fililib at the high school. The club w ll meet every Friday afternoon, fitmutatsbiinm°t ""1" "e NellL-S “m MM‘ l card h?’ me un er he auep C. and C. W. L, was held on e day and very well attended. mes were won by Mm. Wm. . Neil. and Mr. Fldele Perry idga; and Mrs. J. C. Hickey = r. James Arsenault for auc- criy iivcs_ Refreshments were . at the close of the DEM-B. AMPBELL CHALLENGE CUP - Complnli Challenge Cup has manger hands. Skip Murphy supported by WaLer E. Darby ate; Victor Inman 2nd s.one -rrmnr:lrs FOR HAULING CREADL- Tenders will be received b ‘he llndefsiflhed up to and in. clidlngPebruary 13th. as. for the hairline of Orearn to the Kenslng- w" But wry. season 1939 fer Fac from May 1st to November 80th, 1 es of Routes and any o??? ‘ifiimdmt. r orma onmaybeobti d ¥§.li.¥*‘°.§§°'§.‘:.2i~..‘.t""* "a $5 W. L. Delaney, Secretaryy. aocep e ' -BIR.THDAY PARTY -- Mrs. Frank Gamble was the guest oi’ loner at a Joly birthday part at he home of Mr. and Mrs. William Iiohurman Linkletter Road. The ev- flllflfl W88 plea antly spznt in music and antes. During he evenin Mrs. G 1e was presented with ahovely t from her family and friends. ong the nests was Mrs. Firth Bownoss of ummerslde-S —-CARD PARTIES AT NOR- BORO —Two very successful card parties were held at Norboro re- 091mm the first at Mr. Albert Murphy's at which prizes were won . Eileen Lambe and Mr, Emmett Connick. A dainty lunch was servedby Mrs. Murphy, as- sisoed by the committee. A-t the mvnd party held at Mr. Walter 111181168. the prizes for Auction went to Mr. and Mrs. John A. Douglas. A large crowd enjo dancing. the music at both par ies being supplied by Bummerfleld Orchestra. . R. -AUCTION I-‘ORTY- FIVE PARTY —On Tuesday, the 7th, a. very succewf-ul Auction and dance was held at Mr, Louis McCour-ts, South Freetown, at which a large crowd played cards until ten and lunch was served. The music was supplied by Mulligank Orchestra. ‘the mes were won by Miss Mary Mu gun, and Mr. Claude Clown. 1st stone. The game was an one and at the cloze of end was an even nine, the at the finish being 11-9.—8. '1‘. MARYS BRIDGE-Thor's" a very good attendance at the esday afternoon Brld e in 5t. .- hal. besides the p yers a I-- oi ladies called at the tea .The hosesscs were the Misses ti, Mrs Reginald Pope Miss F. unt and Ml-SS Hannah Small. lzes this week were donated i s. Water Cellbeck, and were by Mrs. Ray Tanton 1st and G. Cameron or Strathgartney, lotion-S. ' ISLAND CANNERY IMPORTS KEN-it ls rather startling ~ to dlacover that. a Chicken cry operating in Svumnrersida this season been ob d to im- three carloeds of dressed chick- ne from the Saskatchewan irivo Association and two from r- as the Proprietor claims he duct in cultural -= le to secure the pro Province. In an try such as we have. t is mar- us that Chlfll-Kiill can be im rted - Eakatchewan and ' reight on ii. packed here and then - bald again to the final mar- WEDDING BIZLLB—-A ti“? v : was solenmized B a Church, Summersldo on * Sill afternoon at tin-ea o'clock -_____.._i Mcbellan PERSONALS —M‘r. James H. Bheen. Kensln - at. is visiting friends in Bummeg- --llrii'e. A. A, Mcbellarl of Sum- merside is visiting his daughter. Mrs. James Callaghan in Klnkorasl "@119 with blue hat and S. matching accessories. attends by he: sister, - who was dressed in n; m brldekéwbrogar, sum» d A1- ‘ Wilding flllllber atithe hi: Mrs. John C. Jack left -m-. and . zeaeterdly for Ottawa and Montreal. °m° -Miss Olga Walsh. ‘rryon, spent the week~end very pleasantly in Moncton, N. B —G. W. Profitt of the firm of A. “"35... " .‘Z“‘“’5l°"駒°.i ‘$362 l- - r on e , £5,155 mgggidggggg gg; there be wl be the guest of nu her grandparents, M’. d _ daughter, Jean, 1o is in that liin on Ottawa Street, when ' recel q - we 5°“ ‘my “my “u” -m-. and Mrs. J. n. Dunbar, left Thursday for a two to thevUnited States. 'l‘l'wy will be the guests of Mrs. l". A. Laundry in Cambridge, Mass. --Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harvey of Linkletter Road have taken 1a‘ heir residence in Christianmmd rsozlega, w was er H for e pastor of the Christian urch. Mr. we ey will remain for the balance of the win- ter-S .l__ '- “ntrr...i"""*" * E - on ’ Cre- Union Ltd, held its yalhnual "ltfmeénliowien. an. on Jan- a PLAN FESTIVAL T.‘ ""1 reserves-also. rr edabufi ‘Cgehr-etgnpmantlersuuuf itinz corrunitLoe consisted of the Lagos-m" . no, dfirlgllgq c . . . Bruce Oerruth .. lilm ire. Cape Breton vrieeiesm we M. Wm- amiss’- r _____.___“.’l°' no etmnn rumpus armory mum. n . -<or - o: n o; tgs slog-lot on ti: corded mew al fsunda .f - null except irlweasgs. of lglflglll‘! at a meeting of the North- __ TIPPIE and m" Dorian. “ . "f1"? mtuaHeas —GAS ruvormr. PACKING. Valve ‘ LCKLEY MIXTURE ‘S B -Tignish Miss Dorothy Morrissey returned to Montreal recently, after a short visit to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Percy Morriaeey. Mr- Sutherland Mclnnis had the] misfortune o1 sprai both his wrists during a game o ockey a. few days ago, ca him off playing for a whi e. His friends l wish him a speedy recove y as he a pears to be ludispensible as a iriefenoeman on the team. A carnival was held on the o air rink a. short ime ago. to lay. fl e th Bernard won the first prim awarded for the best "ides expressed in costume". ‘SWinB school boys. The former as “Little Bo Peep" and the lat-tel- as "Lead- er of the Band". Mrs. Kelly, mother of Rev. J Kelly, curate at Surnmerside, splint a few days visiting friends in g- nish and was t-he guest of Mr. and lvtfrs. Austin McDonafd during her s ay- The Tlgnish Dramatic Club are new preparing a play. the proceeds of which are to aid the Library Branch here. This ls an annual ..~.ffalr and is the only assistance this very much wrrmreclated or- ganlzatiorl receves from the citi- zens. And even in this it gives us a greet deal for little. We are told the date of the play will be adver- tised soon. The Department of Public Works engineers are now here loakng over the destruction caused- bv i-he terrific gales and seas to the Tignish Breakwater last full. It is rumored that stee‘. work may be put in to replace the old time wood work: if so this will give us an up-to-da/to wharf. _ The old-tlrne fiddling and stea- dancin contest put on by the ri commi tee was a decided success in every way. Both fiddling and dancing contestants gave their beat. and the apPlause showed how it was appreciated. Mr‘. C. F. Mor- rlssey acting as master of ceremo- nies for the evening helped t0 make the evenin the success it was. having at al times perfect control of the program and "the audience as wel. About 20 testants in all took part and judges had difficulty in icking the winners. but showed t-he r abil- ity to judge such an even lot of contartanis when they chose Mr. Ralph Araanault as champion old time fiddler and Mr. Claude Ar- senault as nner of the step danc- ers. The judfes were as follows: ard, Peter Burke and P. J- Bernard.- For dancing, Messrs. William Leon- ard, J A. Beckett and Vital Mail- For the fiddler-s, Messrs. J. A Bern- lett. 8o satisfied were the audi- ence with the entertainment and the awards. that in a body they called to the master of ceremonies as possible. This they were prom- ised and we are looking forward to the date whenfllig-will take phoe. A very leasaut - evening ust mention o exhibtion dancing of m. Vital Myers who opened e program and of Mr. William Leonard who closed it. Both men in their 70's showed the audience what; it means young and fit, and if uestioned fee they would state the “hard work and being cheer. ful" Ls their secret of keeping young. Another added attraction was the music duringthe intermis- sion supplied by the Frog Pond orchestra. This orchestra is oom- prised of four violins; two span and two Havrasian guitars under the direction of Mr. Ralph Arsen- ault. Much could be said ebou this group of young music to express their ability: but we can only say here, we hope that theywill have an opportu during t!" comim summer of appearing more often in public performances. Mr. Johnston. Scout Commis- sioner for Canada. was here re- ocntly to examine the 5.5. Simfm d: Jude Swift TWO?- The credit Union omeeutives held s pie social and dance on ‘ihursda? evening which proved to be satis- factory. A nice sum was realized which. no doubt will be put to good advantage to help this energetic young group to another. rung on the ladder of mceees. Ibbruary and flu hand in hand and make th sick. tbare watch- iii‘. ‘““.....°““ $311‘; “$353323 Ol‘ I known old gentlemen throughout "CAP" STUBS EDMONTON. Legislation for ' some agricultural Jo stage another contest as early‘ In Memoriam rm. w. r. n. rsbnroouur m death occurred in Wetaski- on l‘! ‘iih of brother, r. . J . lidionigomery, and they both- be- came prominent merchants of that th deep reg-ct friends inwitr‘; province. leaves to mourn e. ow. nee Miss Mary Carr. of 5t. Eleonora. one son, James, “and twoh dautghttfirs. llgar- lvrfl I D010 Y. ese eep sympathy will be extended, DPENING 0F t ‘ night was very cold and prevented T x many from dressing in the coa- tumes they had prepared. Mr. C-L. . Coonan and Miss Edi I Cancellation Of Ag- ricultural Advances Forecast. ' Feb. 8 —(CP)-— cancellation of advances was J. C. Bowen at the opening of the Alberta. legislature today. Galleries were crowded to watch the beginning of the eighth ses- sion of the eighth Legislative As- sembly. The speech disclosed ider- ation would be given prnducbon. processing, transportation and _. of farm products ~nd interested itself in Turner Valley oil field, 45 miles southwest of 08188136 Den g with municipal taxation, the speech declared this matter had receive" "'"'e'"l considm-t- lcn and that the land tax had become more burdensome and that its replacement was being tzlven-nnnderst“ “'-'-‘gislat.i0n for cancellation oi certain old agri- cultural advances st'llex'st'ng as a oharlze against farm lands in the prioivince will be submitted." rt sa . Development of the oil industry had progressed rapidly arvi"r: a result of this increased develop- ment, the British Admiralty has interested itself in the Turner Valley field." The speec referred to con- servation mearlres undertaken by the petroleum- nd nsturalgas con- servation board. Exports ex- tend coal markets were being made. PREPARE FOR VISIT as 590.000. J some va ued as hlBh F0 ey an oerelv wish a health. Fred Handrahan is now well-on The Kennedy. o Palm lag recently‘; and sym th in iggir YIDBXDGCWG sorrow. Mr. James Mclnn banner farmers of oelng led barn X10 on Monday of Thh large barn sheltered . herd of cattle, shee along‘ with all f a 00mg etely filled gran buil ing and contents, tlon of the horses were “Wit. 2",“... yards ony u ing a circular saw at the h his brother Thomas, and iced what looked like steam comin out of the ventilator, and thoug a total loss. M ed with smoke it was im bore cams in to help and heel dlfficu ty in saving and onl through did so. e loss only ed by insurance. The comm-uni more‘. pathizes sinner-en with . Mclnnis in his lrreparab The Children of Mary held i card ameintheC.M.B.A.Hallon Tuesday evening which was well at- tended and a satisfactory sum real- extreme effor The fine weother and good roads oflatchasprovenoboomtothe many who had wood to haul and at the present rate of hauling would ' that this work will soon be surmise completed for this seasons-T, AX - (OP) — Carpenters. i: Hi Mr. M . l a fir‘ min j-lficllllgsfiwhfin] we sm- speedy return to We are pleased to report that Mr. l -l.he way to recovery after a serious‘ illness. ‘ man friends here of Patrick er Road were shocked to hear of his sudden Duss- extend sincere his widow and family is o of our had the misfortune by fire his newly remodel- temoon. a. large afield lélitirscs, n u a ary. The with the ex- bhree head of cattle and r. his eon Ralph were away operat- ome of first not- they rushed home, the building was so ill sible to release any more of thepg: Neigh- the out bull in e portly cover- in \ at: (service for 8) for Q14,- ti‘ JUST ARRIVED-large Illlllflont of new Aprons in 11W llltterns and colon. Covers-ll style and Ten APNIB, each 25c, Utility 51mins each 15c. 5 Ind 10 department. n- n re VAJENTINE8—Do|r’t forget Valentino's Day, Ibbflgr, 14th. Got will Valentines in "IQ 5 Ind l0 dcpqflmgnfi, Llfle assortment still avail- able. 2 for 1c to 8g us]; n: w n ’ RADIO BARGAIN-Brand new 1989 Battery Bull“ 5| a famous make reprised for quick clearance-nil ’ features-smart ap_ flood ‘ rarer-complete with hntterles—only $35.90. Order yours today. e w a HALF PRICE SALE-A grand clearance of Luella’ Blouses, Knitted Suit-l, Silk Dresses, Home Dresses and Summer Dresses. Here's your chance to buy smart wearing apparel at hall regular prices. Visit our Rfllily-to-wear Department harm/ears Summerside EMERALD Mr. Merritt Callaghan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank MacDougall. Quite a. number of oung le from hLyVlclnil-y drosve topegra- Jobh Inglis "Toronto Elbbslfleet. spent a week in likncrald, visiting had to he IIDWE SEEKS T0 IIISTIFY BRENBUNTRABT Charges And Counter- Charges As Promin- ent Speakers Debate Issue. toda "If for no other reasoli’, thb mat- ter should be dropped and e nce Departm t Reérrutt d t grlluvgidth ts W052" Mirflstefdgg . counter-charges and in- ten-u one flew back end forth ac- ross e floor of the House today as debate continued on the ernmentb contract with the Com y Limited of for 7, Bren machine Futile Course Hon, H. A. Stewart. (Con “I sliflifest to the Prianc Minister that he consider introducing a reso- o contract so ue ma be decided fairly and stxuearely an finally without delay t us get it over with.” H Plaxton (Lib. Toronto 'I‘rini y). who first introduced Ma or J. E. Ha , head of the Ingl Corn y to the Defence Depar- men and whose name has fi hr criticism of the contract, sa d he would reserve his remarks until the. Public Accounts Committee makes a report to Parliament. The Gov- ernment would support the motion ref the contract to the oom- mitice. e said. A Strange Debi-u? rE-l’ u Transport Minister Howe said ths debate is the strangest that has taken place since entered Parliament, and. I beieve one of the strangest on record.” _ Howe said he had some ex- perience in plLYChLhflg cqiiipment not of standard manufacture, which in his own draughting room. He had purchased such material from the John Inglis Company and knew it N a well-e» quipped laut for the manufacture ham's Rood. Friday evening to the hockey garnet. It is under-shod that the school teams from Emerald and Graham's Read are anxious ‘schedule e. game in the near fu- ure. liam Curley. Summerfield, leer-n with regret of her recent ill- ness in Prince County Hospital and hope for a speedy recovery. Reeves. Dancing was enJo ed several hours to the m ished by Mulligan! Orchestra. Flor-rte Green. Bedequ visiting in mum-aid. at. present guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Green met for the February meet the home of Mrs. J Ma e Creed. fo Call, and the exchange Valentines. Tue lninutm of last meeting were read and adopted. The sick committee tcd hav- ter which the following new rnittce were appointed: It was decided this month for some needy family. and also to complete for some Th be answered y Irlsh Jokes. ‘the meeting closed with the National Anthem. A dainty lunch was ser- ved by the hostess and a pleasant social hour spent. Mr. James A. Murphy, Emerald to Bummerslde Satur- Congratulations are being tielllged to Mr. and Mrs. o to . leld. in the P. E. l, s dnughtcr, Feb. 5th. m. Arthur-lacuna. Bilrlngfield, spent last weekend in Charlotte- Art the card y at w. John L. Sullivan's ton, Nb. 0th there "were ten tables in a very enjoyable dance the game. L was serve the ladies. The Summerfield Or- ohestro supplied the music. The many friends of Mrs. Will-l w. for is iibp The Bnerald Women's Institute’ a e. son on Monday last, with the Presi- . Green in the chair. opened with the re- llowcd ‘Si’ repor visited one sick member, af- oom- 001- Mrs. Ciow and Mrs. Tierney; sick -M.rs. Mayne and Mrs. Matheeon. to make a quilt next Roll Call will of ma ery. Recently he had vis- ited the plant and found it was bill efficient. and that the Bren gun w was. not being made in the o‘d plant but in a new addition, built spec- ially for the job with the most mod- ern pment. “Al. of us are defence minded at this momen . All oi’ u; have seen the threat of war come almost to llimilpo t. All of us were thankfu. t at something had been done to prepare for the defence of Canada and it was the Hon. Ian ’ HALE?‘ ——?- gegintcrs and decorators are pro ar- A successful auction forty-five Mackenzie who did what was done Nova 500MB? llil-Yeii-T-O i1 0' party was held at the home of Mr. and steps to defend this vinoe House for the visit of the m4 Mm Igonard MncCgr-ville, coun ." Kin and Queen "e" “mum” n‘ Fkeetvwn. Feb, 1st, Th, ladies Karl Hnmuth (Con. Waterloo the iatoric council chambers hang prim was n by M", 1,00 M5119“; South) rose to ask a question and old Portraits 0! their flMBBfOT-S. and me g nummvs w ML Q there was a. general hubub in which he could not be heard. “I cbjeci: to interru lion from this bird of passage.’ ‘sal Mr. Howe. Conservative leader Manion jump- ed‘ to his feet with a demand for tion and declared if Govern- ment speakers were go rough and unparliamentary lan- £1313: the opposition could do the ’ "I withdraw the remark," said Mr, Howe. - Mr. MaoKenzieb letter of intro- ‘.‘£;.F.‘h°t‘..i° “"°’....¥‘.£.i“.i'“.i°°°“ as t . r. owe said he himseljivhad given a. letter to a manufacturer an order ul) mmmddélee g or a anes an e man had later told hm the beenmoet helpful. He presumed Conservatives would say that was Patron altho h the men who re- ceived e let er was a former treasurer oi’ the Conservative Par- ty. “Any member of the Government would be glad to give a letter of in- troduction o0 my man visiting Eng- land when it was to the advanlta e girth}? Dominion of Canada," s d . owe. In 1938. when the Government was ready to pace an order for Bren guns Maior l-lahrtrhwas prepar- ed to manufacture em. “ t is strange we are told so could manufacture this gun when we have no record that any rival manufacturer was takin any inter- est. That swtcment is agsolutcly ri- dlglélOyd." avorelble w the contract to the Governmentsaale Minister said, be was sure no contractor with a Plant in ac l uction, would accept it. l-le had ue tinned sever- al manufacturers w o declared they would have nothing to do with a contact so unfavorable to we w“- rec _ “What has been the effect of this to the Bren gun con- evngee es," Mr. i: ued. "and I think ‘hat fact and its ‘1‘1“.,."a.'”i}2i‘ at}. sofihfi?» o“ éiifi e lenith of this debate." o w We ment that Mr. U ARDTA ONICLE ‘Did you "Yer-‘ol’ wani a Svrd Copl", SWEET CAPORAL CIGAR ETTES ‘The para! fun is which tobacco on be malted.” soy ‘oi’? ” ‘McKenzie Shows opposing th C. C. F. ti h ‘ the con t referredntg ttflxtemmlglig‘ l , em e r I n Accounts Committee, said that Commons Debate Defense Minister Forced To Rel. tract Insulting Statements Levelled At Members Scoring Bren Contract. OTTAWA, Fob. 9 —(CP) —De-i"tbnt l6 50ml B I" ' fence Minister Mackenzie took the floor in the House of C ‘oo- night to reply heatcdly to opposi- tion attacks n the Bren Gun de- bate. Col. George Drew is not Min- ister of Defence," the Minister said. "Ihat dominie from Mount al (W. A. Walsh) is not Minis . nor is ling roulanoer from Weyburn (T. C. Douglas) or his patronymio from Rnsetown- Biggar (M. J. Ooldlwll) “Ian Mackenzie highland ancestry is M r National Defence." At an interruption from the Con- servative benches the Minister shot. back-foot the Prussian mentality of south Waterloo." Karl l-Iomu-th (Con. Waterloo) was at once on h feet. “The Minister called me a n. I am a born Canadian and my poo~ ple were born Canadians." "I sa the homrable gentleman who o y arrived here a week ago. was never loyal to a party or prin- csigle‘ in all his life." stid the Min- There was an uproar and de- mands for withdrawal were made with several members on their feet at once when Mr. Mackenzie with- drew the reference to rinciple. Conservative or nion de- manded retraction of the stoic- Homuth "never was lo al to a party or principle in his fe." . Mr. Mackenzie said he had his =ion statements in which Mr. Homuthwhavtiifllcongemnled "the ory party w . e now pays allegiance." After considerable cen- fusion Mr. Mackenzie said he would be glad to withdraw the word gprinciple" from the remark. 1n s Macleank M e urt- lcle Ool. Drew did no have the "manhood make charges. Mr. when he cams before the Commission he had n Royal nuerldoes. his irlsinuations or ' Some members had ,. tenders. Wiimes had been called to give evidence about tenders "by that Gallant Soldier and gentle- man. Leyton Balaton." (Hon. J. J Ralsum. Government Counsel at inquiry.) “Another grafter," said a. Con- servaiive member. "Who said that" demanded Mr. Mackenzie. and if he says it outside House 1'1‘ knock his heed off." Conservatives now had s. bit too much debate although they went- ed debate in the House. "You‘ve had too much," said Dr. Manioh. ' "I have not." retoried the Min- ister "I say now 1’ have nothing to retract, nothing to regret and noth- . ‘nr to withdraw." Conservatives had opposed the posal to refer the contract to n. . H. H. Stevens (Con. Koolensv East) had now nropoeed the contract be di-cussed in commitice of the whole. A more foolish amendment could not be imagined. Every member‘ knew Bv Edwina "to Deaf-F-Now l-hiolpcv -. 1;; M, Others To 11-11;; V‘ wen; UNCLE-BEN ‘soars _ AIN, ANN-ll cmt-r ma: 11-1‘ gr; ceNfts emu own-rm t A BARGAIN UJZN‘ 'ACCEPT' WELL, YOU RE. murllhzonrr- rloouesr |ct<si u n ' NOT Gqmsfro‘ i 11'; THAT'S ALL Tl-lelzl; ISTO IT'- TAKE. +..- MON AGAIN, AN‘ "rt-inn IF HI; wow-r TAKE rr YOU Tau. HIM vouu. worm rf-ou-r m anemone- BY BACK 1i WELL,GOOD NIGHT! HAVE. l GOTTA CARRY THIS GACKN lORTl-l TH’ REST OF MY LIFE? "Ii-i to definite Mackenzie slid. Then ot celled u single witrleu to support any of about tné "Whoever said it is e dirty ‘liar is . asthma were called every contract of defence department would be be- fora the committee of the whole. The Minister drew a pr from J. S. Woodsworlh. C. O. I. leadcr, when he referred tn the G- C. F. u s "semi-communist now‘ seeking to destro all the Govern»- ment was doing or the defence o! Canada Mr. Mackenzie withdrew the words as apgxylng to the O. C. 1'. butseidhe ewtherowerefiemb- comm elements," in thl country which were to destroy the Government's ed oris. It was all very well for Con- servative speakers to about disarmament poliges whils they were in power, e Minister sai "but I say the Tory Party did more to destroy national defence in Canada than any party Confederation. ‘The Conservatives also had at- tacked “thosc gallant permanent officials who are the very fbre of the defence department.‘ There were two essential points in the Davis Commision report. the finding that there was "no wrong doing" and that nothing was wrong with the form of the ntra - "Every Tory speaker for the . lgm h own t e, rn an na- bis n fu il hibe i irnagi 022.1‘:- tlm first time since the war oined hands with the n e inn! necessary to their common defe oe. At) the same time the contract was saving Canadian taxpayers more gran 513130.000 in cost of produc- on. Answers given by him to ques- tions ashed in the House last sea- sionontheBl-engunwereproper and correct and there had been no effort or desire to any- thing, he said. On five different occasions dur- ing the last session full opportun- ity was given members to obtain every detail conoernin the con- tract. the Minister sad. Now an attem t Wu made to make it up‘ pear ere had been attempt to conceal something. "I said last year I believed this was one oi’ the finest contracts ever signed for this country. I ray that again tonight. I know whet the o inion of eminent husinest men =. Whv even Drew before -.the R0 algCommission, after all hi; ins nations, s nt exactlv 2- 1-2 minutes referr m! to its claus~ as and de . The contract was much stiffer in its terms than the contract mado with the same company by the British Government. Since the time he was honored by t~he Prime _Minister with the “.155?” wit‘??? “° m“ "$2351 respons " trust and still - regarded it. when he took J12. due t0 l!!! neglect of the pnvious administra- tion, téirde defence departmeatwwu regard as a rmnor one. was second in importance only t0 that of finance. "I as. the sinister oombinotifl of rue and Communism will never destroy the effort; of a free and enlightened Liberalism to PM‘ de for the defence and security of this country." said Mr. Mac- kenzie. Urge Nova Scotia Liquor Stores Close During Royal Visit A conceal the Eons of ce of Non Bcotia in s reeolu ion todagmeged the Nova Booth. Liquor is- sion to close government-operated liquor stores in this pr‘ "roe dur- ‘ worry-um n. s. rode- (om-rue Gerard bivision u- ing the visit of the King and Queen next L ‘ihgwmvlliloi: 1-" urbane- r ‘.t t l’ r