rllppralsal 0i: qwrotpertleailn Federal Site __-_ g raising p orb’ Thetiyrfsrlino tlgmarea on m, Ill-B “h” PPIJPOICG new Dtlmllllfll l“ Charlottetown has a, the anvrlllfll "l" S. Bradley 1L3. Nll- 3- 3,, g-lottetown, and GilbeprGaudet. wk “C charlottstnwn. aocordins l0 .~,",,,.'.'..ution tabled in the I-Iouss of légémmons r¢¢°lluYvJn "éfply m l ,T,:',Fce£,t,l:en lg... appraisals have already been made. m ~.- r ralsals are being made on 9 ' ‘Alppof the current market value ‘rltguesach individual property cen- ;.. ‘ ‘célr/lilieciht possession of the DIOPUW ~ f Se t. 1 of this Y!!!‘- vf§“§§§l§§‘..i’: hiss already been "qmdé. {p} Centralized lie-III L- oontlnucd from p186‘! ~ 1 ethods of two-Owl‘!!- igstrlllesswt. m dairy product- éig, wins is often toolow all n” the l'_ lidins "gummence ‘Imeggrl. P. . a‘. nland producers 00111918111 "ill-l- imes, 10w prices depress the whole mix}, is the greatest necessity - ‘m m; efficient centralised mar- wiwting agency." llldfld u" ""31" "H, warned of serious competition “n,” 0mm.) and Quebec in the ' market and discuned the llmsibility of masiretih well-fin- yqgwd beef in the rlew WWW" '31 rliewioundland. Mr. Shaw oalloaldftzr w‘ dmghm 5nd accom - ,.,,,,, 0.. the Island and a hectare;- llngpolicy insisted 0'0 l7! 5°"! l 9 Eawgducyef‘ and the consumer. Cites non And Elms N‘ " u, t urketing organi- ‘mung '..,......y'm for Island 1,0“, Mr, Shalw urged the primary "woduw to organise for his own "wlt-protoction‘ asainst the dwlmd “high-less practise of ‘buying as “cheaply as posaiiblehnd sell-ill! 9°? ‘ ~h w can.’ edtssatisftction with nu.” t, set-up of the sheep in- waunn" m, Shaw believes that the lawn“, policy of the Department of ltPAgrlmilture is not worilins well 1M "that all lambs should b9 ab‘! 10!‘ M‘ ~. n11 grading. l-ls refs t0“! MW ,6“, {rum Cheviot rams- which my evolve a distinctive bail! .101 Island sheen cult“ W Mfllm; Jhmnlnf-And III-TAG 0U M’ cJ-hese lambs " I!" I99 m!’ be '1' ‘I-prlcc, and some cases less. i-lllll “ordinary lambs." 5 Dlaclflon Discussion followed. b! Nil!"- Jerome O‘Brien, of the Mnifdll Cc- operative and D. J; Mullins, 8t- ,Peters. I _ m, Henry MacDonald, Dairy juperiiltendent. felt that a market- jng agency could be established I the prices of butter and cheese. "He reported that information pass- d on to salesmen by the ‘Delim- ht of A lculture was, ll “m0 iii’... abusg. ‘He advocated the increase of butter per farm unit. jfilir. Arnold. Wood of Oileary Co- ‘bperative advocated a oollcciivfl "tnsrlreting system and called for “unity amongst ilie farmers. “ca. n. Nash, of the Dominion ‘Production Service. stated that ‘Xiome of the expected reduction in price could be offset by more e!- iiciency in the handling of 11011101 producls. l-le stated thab although Poitier pricos had also been obtain- ‘cd through private firms. cream ciiicicncy would be forthcoming ‘through some centralised system. ilie advocated amalgamation of ‘grading stations to reduce costs Fahd buy shocks and trays in bulk. “l do not think an Exchange in Charlottetown for this palrpose would interfere with anyone," he ‘declared. 3 In past. dealers have ‘complained of too many stations and too many prices, he concluded. ’* Reviews Potato Problfil ' “Tlsrccirlg that some effective "control would save the market be- lllil llooilcd with DOM-Mid I-Ild Ifllrnips at the start of the season, “Air. E. D. Reid, manager of the P. B. I. Potato Growers Associat- ion, reviewed the present market- Plllf Problems in these fields.- He ideclarod that the basid problem rill potato marketing was to sell "llllfproduclloll ln an underbuying ~alsrkct, which was buying less i-‘lllvllsh currency problems. Actual- li. lo date, he noted there were linriis. lllllnlllast. amus- ille Par lilaattlsa BIRTHS won-At the Charlottetown Jllllol on Feb. 6th. IMO, to .Mr. ("m lflsglter Affisck," a son. » at th ' m, Hm“; alnlncl counts mg. M“; Mr. and ma. sslnusi n. ., ‘allelic. a llauahm. . v rfpn Prince Edward Island l° “m?! le more seed potatoes shipped to the l1. S. than ever before. Ha assured the meeting that tbs margin on potatoes ‘was small ‘and that isle farmer was getting the maximum price for his turnips. based on Boston prices. “But you can't stop a man from taking a brimming," iuded ldr. Raid. J. G. Macllsod, Hampshire, and R. E. Connolly, Sedfoa-d, spoke concluding the morning session. The afternoon meeting was well attended, and the-chairman called fox optiinlsm and action. , Gives Outline Mr. J. G. Dennis, secretary of the P. E. I! Co-operatlva Union pre- ‘ ’ a o a p. ‘Ico- operative marketing plan. He stat- ed that this plan and proposed by- laws had been recently submitted to the 29 ctr-operatives throughout the Island, but that there had not been time for replies. The neces- sary approval, therefornfrom the cooperatives was not‘ actually to hand. He stated: . The name of the organization will be the IslandCc-opei-atlve Services Ltd.. with its head office in Char- lottetown. ' , The purpose of the organization ls to market all varieties of farm products which the farmer may wish to aell ‘and also to market all classes of fish from the fisherman. It is considered that by com- bining the marketing of all prim- ary products under one central or- ganization that the set-up will be on a stronger financial basis than if we had a separate organization for each primary product. By com- bining the saleof all products through one organization we would greatly reduce operating expenses, save duplication of effort, facilities aild give us more effective publi- c ty. It should also glve greater“ con- fidence to farmers who may be looking toward the production of some new crop which might not be common to the Island farmer. This organization will be set-up on a share capital basis with group membership and only Co-operstlve organizations chartered under the Co-operative Association Act will be eligible to membership. Each member Co-operatlve will be rep- resented by two votlng delegates and there shall be no voting by PPUXY- ' . The control of the organization shall be vested in the memberphip meetings which shall be held an- nually although specia! tings of the membership may be called at anytime by a petition signed by 10% of the membe ship. The members at their annual meetings shall eleot the Board of Directors and they shall also have the power to dismiss them from office. - ‘The management of the Associa- tion shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of nine mem- l bers. There will be two from each County large. The directors shall in all their actions be under control and dir- ectlon of any regular or special meeting of the members. The business-shall be carried on according to.the following princip- s: and three directors at. 1. Two votes for each member organization. _ __ 2. Interest paid on capital at not more than five per cent per annum, 3. The surplus savings or net profits arising from the business shall after setting aside reserves and paying interest on capital be returned to members in proportion to their patronage. 4. Unlimited membership. 5. Political, religious and social neutrality. The business of this organization will be derived from Co-operlltlve Associations and any other organ- ized groupa who may wish to avail themselves of. the services of this Association. Individuals through whom communities may be routing their primary products may also market through thla Association. Non-members who are patronis- ing the organization may upon ap- plication to the Board of Directors and upon approval of a two thirds vote bf that Board be accorded the privileges of honorary member- ship, that is to say, the privilege of speaking, through accredited dele- gates, at general meetings of the association. but not of voting. Mr. Dennis answered questions from Earle Inga, Mt. Herbert, who approved the idea, as it was not compulsory marketing legislation. Discussion between Mr. Mullins, Mr. O'Brien, Arnold Wood and Bob Connolly followed. . Mr. Louis O'Connor, New London spoke in favour of co-operative marketing and Mr. Gene Gorman. Director of Extension, St. Dun- stan'| U iverslty stated that the co-opera ves were willing to put ‘up the money to try the idep out. It's strength lay in that non-mem- bers could also do buslnssa with it. Mr. O'Brien pointed out that money would be required and that prob- ably all farmers would be canvass- ed to supply loan capital. Mr. Molwaerl‘. Address At this point, Mr, R. J. McSween, Director of Marketing in the N. . Department of Agriculture and Marketing was called on to address tlle meeting. I-Ie reviewed the var- iolia ‘co-operatives in N. S. who had run into tlle problem of marketing after a few years -- stance compet- ing wlth each other. These had in- variably federated their marketing efforts with mostly successful re- suits. "Mr. Meflwasn touched on compul- sory marketing legislation which. lla stated, had been both satisfac- tory and 4 tlsfactory. He stroll“! that ‘unless you have the produc- m well enough organized to help tlii administration of the law. it _ doesn't matter what legislation you bell. it will fat "We are not going to set up any more marketing schemes in N. 8.. unless we are sure, that the pro- sneer. are well enough organised cooperatively. ‘ "concentrate 6n bulldlnl your by; ‘co-operative right back in your m districts.’ That is the founda- giuogaoa which ‘all magtevartlaagiy your mar ns- Illlll - If some do not than coals in with The llalltral Guardian Thiaoolllrlsnlsseaervadfosaews wsflooalln unless of We! Lentils a neway nature my at five cents a word, smelly pay- abla in, advance. _ arsnslals m. ram saa COOKS hc Photograph!- CONIIDEIA on urn Pm svnaucu. - l ‘as voualsaavrca _ Coal Co. Phone 3498. nowAbn < llc-INNIB Piwao Footwear at 175 Queen Street. TUNE ‘m to CFCY at 11.00 to- night to hear a discussion on Ro- tary. MR8. JOHNSTON’! LADIES WEAR. — Bargains-Spring Dress- es. Skirts, etc. THE CITTOWN Rotary Club ob- serves the 44th. anniversary of Ro- tary with a bwadcast over CFCY at 11.00 this evening. TEE» OFFICIAL OPENING of the new Y. M. C. A. building will be held on Wednesday, February 23rd. at 230 P. M. All citizens are cordially invited to attend. THE REGULAR weekly auction card party‘ will be held in the K. of C. Home this evening 8.30. Spec- ial door and freezeout prizes. Mom- bera and friends only. -r—.*." OWING T0 at the store of Jadz Cameron, the In Page Shoe 00., Liid., have decided to discon- tinue their sale on Thursday and release the Queen Street atom to Jack Cameron. FUNERAL YESTERDAY—- The funeral of the late John D. Currie was held from the MacLean Fun- eral Home yesterday afternoon. Service was conducted by Rev. T. H. Bussell Somers. Interment was in the People's Cemetery. The pail bearers were Harry Redmond, Rob- ert Wakelln, Richard McMahon, James O'Brien, Vernon Larter, Jack Ready. CITY POLICE COURT - At the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court yesterday, five men charged vnth breach of tho Temperance Act ap- peared, ‘four of which were each finéd $20 or 3o days. while lille fifth was adjourned until Friday. Three dmnk and dlsorderlles also appear- ed, one being fined 830 and costs or 30 dayfl. one $10 and costs or 20 days, the third being remanded un- til today. ‘FUNERAL or Mn. TEED-The funeral of the late William Teed was held from the MacLean Fun- eral Home yesterday afternoon Service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Rice. Mr. Roy Smallman sang as a solo "The Old Rugged Cross." Employees of the Post Office at- tended the funeral ln a body. In- terment was in the People's Ceme- tery. The, pallbearers were John Griffith, Thomas Whelan, George Berrigan, Willard Jordan. J01"! Garnhum, Russell Beer. GUN SALUTE FIRED — A 15 gun-salvo was fired at Fort Edward yesterday to mark tlle opening 0! ’_ Arnfasl manded by Major C. D. IVQB. 1011118 part of the 28 L. A. A. Regt, R. C. A.. commanded by kt. Col. Cs. G. K. Peake, D. S. 0.. E. D., Major Ives was in charge ofthe Firing Battery. Capt. D. J. Mac- Connack was G. P. O. BSM Hobbs was in charge of the Gun De- tachments. Sgt. D. B. MacLeod in charge of No. 1 Gun and Sgt. I... I". Arsenault in charge of No. 2 Gun. Following were the Gun De- tachments: No. i Chm: Bdr. Duffy. IIW.; 3dr. Hill, D. F.: Gnr. Hennessey, W. J.; Gnr. Vissey, J. No. 2 Gun: Bdr. Burke. V. 0.: 8dr. Wakelln, K. 8.: Gnr. Mao- Innis. J. -J.; Gnr. Gregg. W. M. Assisting was Capt. C. D. R. Bands of the A d: T Staff. Lt. Col. R. D. MaicNelll was medical officer for the Salute. Personals Among those attending the open- ing of the Legislature yesterday was Senator JP. lidcIntyre. Mr. B. Frank Tinney, Assistant Superintendent’ of the Dominion llbrperlmentai Farm here, returned to hie office this week after being absent for about two months owing to illness. markets and’ increasing competi- tion. The main worry is losing mar- kets and not having a market at any price. . Mr. Louis O'Connor then moved that "this meeting go on record as approving this cc-operative set- up". Seconded by Mr. Arnold Wood. Much discussion followed by those already mentioned. Mr. Murdock MacLeod, Long River: Rev. Father Simpson, S, D. U. also spoke. The meeting was then adjourned for ten minutes. On being called to order again the chairman put the question to a half-filled hall. With one exception, it was passed unanimously. »'1‘he chairman then called on Mr. R. A. Prcfitt, president of the Fed- eration to review the matters which will conlsup at tlle Thurs- day meetings. Discussion followed and Mr. McSween reiterated ills statements on Compulsory Market- ing Legislation. - muslin _ Kllllll hi’ _1 the Legislature. This Battery, com: THE __(I_UARDIAN. v Bapaelty llouse Attendsitfilrl , lluldelloileert e St. Paul's Hall was packed to capacity last evuiing when tho Charlottetown Girl Guides pre- sented a concert in celebration of Thinking Day. Mira. Pre Jenkins, Field Commissioner. ill‘ ad and explained in advance the numbers to be presented. The program opened by the Zion Guides, directed by Miss Suzanne MacKlnnon, singing O Canada and the Chalet Song. A play "The Spirit of Thinking Day," depicting Guides from all over the world, was presented by some Guides from each Company. The principal speaking parts were taken by the following: lWales Elizabeth Palmer; Scotland - Sandra Clurie; Ireland -- Adele Kaye; England - Katherine Watters; m-ancc - Constance Rogers; Holland Margaret Beaganl EBYDt- l- Maureen Bohaker; India - Joan MacKinnon; Switzerland -- Frances Wilson; Canada -- Norma Jean Allen; Spirit of Thinking Day - Jane Glddings; Onlooker — Mary Whiteside. -The St. James Guides sang the Vesper Hymn. after vlllich the Southport Guides, under the direct- ion of Mrs. William Reddin, pre- sented a most unique and inter- esting Stove Scene. On stoves made out of_ tin cans cocoa and soup were actually heated and bflwn. eggs and steak cooked by Mrs. Nell Mathescn, Janet Pear- don, Shirley Smallwood. Julianne Gallant and Jean MacDonald. Miss Elaine McDonald. Lieuten- ant o_f the 8th Basilica Company. gave a moat impressive address on "Thinking Day." A candle-lighting ceremony intro- ducing countries in which illere are sister Guides was presented by Mary Fielding. Mil-file Jardlnc. Connie Rogers. Jean Isabelle Mac- Dtllllld. Janet Rogers. Jane Praugld, Darlene Gurney, Shirley Carroll, Ibis Colea. Dianne Phillipa, Helen Tavveel, Elaine Murphy and Elaine MacDonald. Each Company presented to the Provincial Commissioner, Gordon MacDonald, its Thinking Day collection. after which mo gave an inspiring talk ,on the Girl‘ Guide movement and its founders. Lord and Lady Baden- Powell. A hearty vote of thanks was pre- sented to St. Paul's for the use of the hall for the concert by Mrs. Fred Jenkins, Field Commissioner. Rev. Mr. Ibbott then congratulated those who took part in the eve- ning's enlertainme .. which was so much sndoycd by all. Charlottetown Guides were mass- ed on the platform for the finale, and the closing number was the singing of Evensong followed by God Save The King. Miss Joan Large was the pianist for the concert. llellglousl Continued page 1 gary and the persecution of Protea- tant leaders in Bulgaria. - He said the Canadian Charge d’Affalres in Prague, R, M. Mac- donnell, hnd been instructed to ask for visas fortravel in Hungary and Romania to obtain first-hand in- formation on religious persecution. ,' From the experience of other in seeking diplomatic privileges for investigation of Communist activities ‘behind the Iron Curtain it would seem highly unlikely that Mr. Mao- dorlnell will obtain the neces- sary visas. Because Canada is not a party to the treaty of peace with Bulg rlu. not having been officially in as ate of war with that country, Mr. Mac- donnell's instructions w re restrict- ed only to Hungary an Romania. - Bfiry Not Ended In his recital of the series of re- ports from Eastern Europe on this topic the Prime Minister said he feared the story was not nearly ended. He added: "From the Baltic to the frontiers of Greece the ceaseless pressure to impose a total Communist pat- tern goes forward," he said. "The middle way of life, the only way broadfenough to contain in peace and tolerance all creeds and all faiths, ls being steadily cast aside and nowhere is this clearer than in the realm of religious be- lief. "There ia no quick or simple so- lution. The program is'too vast and too many-aided. Old in essence it is hers new in form and it has the ruthlessnesa of new things. "The government will continue to use whatever means are avail- able to support every effort to as- sert the principles of a " ' us and political liberty and to restore their practice." Mr. St. Laurent spoke particular- ly of the Mindsserlty case, but re- ferred also to persecution in Hun- gary of the heads of the Calvinist and Lutheran Churches and Bul- Mf-B. J, ¢HAKPQTLTETQYYN - ' Marltlnla Gluh In London, Ontario llamas llfflears ___- LONDON. Onwbdoro than 83 ns attended tho second meet- g 0f tlle newly formed Maritim- er's Club held Thursday evening at the Moose "Ikmple Hall. . The Club is open to anyone who now lives in London and formerly resided in New Brunswick. Nova Scotia. Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland. Main business of the night was the election of officers as follows: (Cities mentioned with officers’ names are those w members formerly resided) Larry Oliver, president, shelburne, N. 5.: vice- preaident, Miss Patricia Driscoll, Charlottetown. PEL; secretary, Mrs. Ann McLean. Sydney, N.S.; treasurer, W. J. White, Sourla, PE. I.; social convenor, Mrs. Harry Denny, ‘Prum, N.S.; social commit- tee; Archibald Penn, I-favelock, N. 3.; Thomas Cares, St... John's New- foundland: Miss Jean Smith, Springhill, N. S.;; Harry Denny, Truro, NS; Miss Decena Mae Carmichael, New Haven, NS; Mr. and Mrs. F. R. MarDonaldhTruro, N.S. Thraroipeeeh (Continued from Page 1) ing session and note the same in- dividuals who attended last year. However, I regret that six former members have passed away in the persons of J. J. Johnston, R. H. Gordon, Harry S. Francis, Senator John A. MacDonald, Senator Brew- er Robinson, and Colonel James Alexander Macpllall. “The health of His Majesty, the King, which was a mailer of con- cern the past year is now much improved. We rejoice that the suc- cession to his office is secure in the persona of’ the heir-apparent, Princess Elizabeth, and her belov- ed husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. The birth of a prince who is heir apparent is also cause for rejoicing. "My Government affirms its faith in the Government of Canada in supporting the principles of the United Nations Charter. It ap- proves the movement to provide an a equate guarantee of peace and security. by combining the strength of the Western Powers in a Secur- ity Pact. It is now realized that. there is danger in the present situ- ation and one of the great menace! is Communism. "Here we have been blessed with excellent crops. While the prices for our. farm products and fish are not as high as in the p. " ., year we can look back on produc- tion in 1948 which enriched the farmers five million dollars more than in the preceding year. Ex- ports to Europe are hampered only by monetary difficulties. "Employment continues on a high level and the scarcity of farm labour has been further relieved by bringing immigrants from Europe. Margarine Ban “Your approval will be sought of a Bill respecting the Dairy Industry in Prince Edward Island. The re- cent decislon of the Supreme Court of Canada has focussed the atten- tion of our people on the margarine question, and across the Dominion diversified opinions are held. My Government feels that n restrict- ed or modified sale of the butter substitute might well be permitted. providing the consumer la protect- ed at least to the extent that he knows what article he is buying whether in a hotel or restaurant or over the counter. The Legislation to be submitted for your approval imposes certain restrictions re- garding the color of margarine which may be sold in the Province. and provides for regulations with respect thereto. "You will be asked to make legis- latlve provision providing for the incorporation of Crown Companies by Letters Patent. The functions of Government have been extend- ed so greatly during the past de- cade that in many instances they are not readily adaptable to the ex- isting organization of the various departments. Certain aids to the welfare of our citizens force gov- ernmental activities perilously near the borderline of business enter- prise. In a small province the multiplication of Boards and Com- missions woulrl tax our limited re- sources. My Government is of the opinion that the setting up oflsuch Boards and C missions should be limited, so far as possible, to the creation of bodies which funda- mentally are required to exercise judicial or semi-judicial functions. The formation of Crown Companies, under Ministerial direction, will supply the desired machinery for the transaction of various govern- ment enterprises and will simpli- fy departmental accounting. "A Bill will be introduced to pro- vlde for a Workmanfi Compenu ion Act. The other provinces have alm- ilar legislation, and we have tag- ged behind them because of our ap- prehenslon of the coat involved. My Government now believes that an economical commencement may well be made in this field. With our large rural population, it is that ‘ s ‘ “ s moves in Poland, Czechoslovakia and Romania. chiefly directed against branches of tlle Roman Catholic Church. _ ' It seemed clear. the Prime Min- ister said, that "a general attack was being lailnchctlotn the funds- . A_ o f so- ciety." Not A PM! Trial ecutloll of Cardinal Minds- aenty bore no resemblance to what canadlansoonsider “a fair trial." he laid. - No witnesses were called for the defence. Counsel for defence did not cdnhlt “lllily fefutable" atatamenta ma. by the prosecu- orl. . Mr. It. Llllfllit said the Govern- ment was obtaining views of other signatories to l-I if any set- loncculd be taken to influence that t Ivefi without the n. rs no silos-of Russia. garla's per ‘ of 2‘. i M! l“ r rude“ be obliged to come undel- the Com- He told also of anti-religious penaation Act. llllllfllsh they my avail themselves of its provisions tn individual cases if they so de- sire. OHIO? HOIIIIICI ‘ “Other measures to_‘whlch your “ " Vi be directed include amendments to the Trade Union Act, the Temperance Act, the Gama Act, the School Act. the Highway Traffic Act, the Joint Stock Com- panies‘ Act, and the Health and Welfare Acts. ~ "I amnrleased to inform you that the wt om of gearing the pay- nlenta under the. Dominion-Pro- vincial Asreenlentte the Gross National Production. is proving of great benefit. The orlsilhl esti- mates of payment is mounting higher yearly aa the Gross Na- tional Production rises. “I agreement with six other prov nces of Canada a protest was made against the ‘ eases in Air Patrol 0f Lobster Areas -__- Tbs following questions and au- awscs with respect to air patrol of lobster areas in Prince Edward 1a- lanid appear in tho report of the House of Commons proceedings for Feb. l6: Mr. Mcliura: 1. Did the fisheries department. employ airplanes for patrolling in the lobster flailing areas? _ 2. If so, bow many planes were in operation? ». 8 Was ii’. more successful. than motor boat pdtmllingf f. What quantity of gear was confiscated by this patrolling? 5. How many fishermen were fined for lcit. lobster fishing in each of the threo counties, namely --Prince. Queens and, Kings? Answers by Mr. McNaught: l. Yes. 2. One planrin Prince Edward. Island. ' ii 'I‘hi_| type of patrol does not replace regular patrol by boat. As a matter of fact both services work in close co-operaticn. Tlhe limited expertnental flying patml during the past season pimveda valuable auxiliary to boat patrol. .4. Gear was not actually confis- cated, by the ail-plans patrol. On the five days, however, the plane operated, 1,000 lobster traps. 60 lobster crates, 3 anchors. and 5,250 pounds of lobsters wers confiscat- ed by patrol boats largely by dir- ection from the air. ‘Ibtal _...._......_...... Freight Rates applied for by the Railroads, We also concurred in a. request for a Royal C mission to investigate freight rates from a broader standpoint than allowed under the Railway Act. The appli- cation of increased freight rates has been delayed and the Royal Commission has been announced. "The Cost of Living Index is at its highest point. The Civil Sen- vanta were paid a coat of living bonus during the past year and aid may have to be extended them un- leaa the index drops substantially. "The Fishes-men's Loan Board which was instituted at first as a partly relief measure and later as a loan organization has ceased to exist. A new board whose duty will be to help promote and finance fisheries operations will be insti- tuted in its stead and none of the new ‘ a may be s of the Legislature. This is necessary in order to benefit from Federal Fisheries policies. "In 1949 it is hoped to have the co-operation of the Federal Gov- ernment in the construction of a National Highway. There will also be no slackening in the program of widening and improving important highways. New legislation rela- tive to roads will be introduced. It is also hoped to irrlprove the road systems by better attention to the less important roads. "The refrigeration plant is being extended and will have a much larger quick-freezing capacity which will prove of great value particu- larly in freezing fruits and fish balt. It 1's hoped that in 1949 an adequate supply of balt will be maintained at a very 10w price and fishing centres will construct hold- ing boxes so that a constant sup- ply of balt will be available at each centre. "The Maple Hills housln, project has been closed and most of the buildings which had been purchas- ed by my Government were sold at cost to the benefit of many citi- sens. Ferry Services "Improvements in the Ferry ser- vices in 1948 were remarkable. Trucks are now accommodated more efficiently at Borden and a great growth in truck traffic re- sulted. Work on the new pier and additions is proceeding to- wards completion when, it is hoped. ‘an additional ferry scheduled ser- vice may be provided. An oven larger traffic in trucks took place at Wood Islands although the pre- sent boats are quite inadequate to handle the traffic. It ls hoped that larger boats will soon be secured. "The tourist trade continues to expand and many notable people now vacation in our National Park and elsewhere. A distinguished summer resident in 1948 was the Governor General of Canada and his family. “A referendum on the Prohibition Act and the Temperance Act was held last June 28th and resulted in a nearly three to one vote in fav- our of the latter. The new Act which came into force immediately is satisfactory. , “The schools of the Province have been greatly improved by liberal grants on a dollar for dollar basis to districts wishing to erect new buildings or improve existing pro- perty. A largo number of districts have already taken advantage of these grants. School attendance has continued to increase owing to the Attendance Branch of the De- partment and the payment of Fam- ily Allowances. The course of train- lng for teachers has been strength- ened by requiring a full year's pro- fessional training. There la still a great scarcity of fully qualified teachers but practically all dis- tricts having a sufficient number of pupils have their schools open. Others are served by Correspond- ence Instruction or through trans- portation of pupils. "The Vocational School which ‘has completed the training of veterans, ls being enlarged and has provided class rooms for courses in Agri- culture, Domestic Science, Mech- anics, Carpentry, Electricity, Plumb- ing and Brlcklaylng. These counsel are well patronized. "The entry of Newfoundland into Canada will bring about consider- able changes. More and better fer- rlea must be made available. Our Province w ‘ lniq Confedera- tion another Island whole pmblems are much similar to our own. A larger maritime representation in the House of Commons will tend to Not Opposing Modified Sale 0f Margarine (Canadian Press) Hines. Edward Island's dairy in- dustry is not opposed to modified ssleof margarine in this Province where almost 90 percent of its ac,- 000 population are farmers. Commenting on legislation D"- mfttlng the sale of the butter sub- stitute as one of the Glflemmwl measures forecast in the Thron: Speech read at the opening of the Legislature yesterday, Mr. Earl Ings, president of the PEI. Dairy- men's Association, said it was "ex- tremely unlikely" his group would be hostile. It was upon request oi four Association members month that a i938 act barlninfl 511° alnd manufacture of mortal-inc was enforced. ‘Today the organization holds its annual meeting, one of numerous being held here this week by var- ious agricultural groups in con- nection wlth the annual provincial farmer's week. Said Mr. Inga: "What the govemment’: bill pro- poses — to provide that the con- sumer is protected to tile extent that he knows what article he is buying - is irhqgist of what I will say to the meeting. The dairy in- dustry has always maintained it is illegal to ban sale of margarine as long as it is not disguised and given advantages which enable it to compete turialrly with butter. I standard product under rllgcwua government regulations." KIWANIS OBSERVE LADIES NIGHT — A very enjoyalble even- ing was spent last night at the Charlottetown Hotel as the Kiwanis Club observed Ladies Night. Some 35 club memlbers, their wives and guests were present. Dr. Kent Irwin prmlded and the guests were wel- comed by club president LL-Col. Leo MacDonald. President 0i’ Blot.- ary DM. McGuire, president of Kinsmen BM. Sears and president of Gyro, Ralph Jenkins were guests. Mr. Raymond Soy rendered several delightful piano selections. The program included a 20 questions contest} with Mrs. DiM, McGuire, Miss Barbara’ Nash, Mr. Imnorc and Dr. Gallant as tihe palnel of experts. A sing-song was led by Mr. Percy Gay. The evening con- cluded lwlth card games in the writing room. Central Farmers (Continued from Page l) farmers’ enquiries. Opening the meeting, Hon. F. W. Alan Stewart, Minister of Agricul- ture deplored the dwindling num- ber of Institutes and stated his be- lief that there was a definite place for them in the Island economy. He invited farmers to submit their problems to the Department of Agriculture which would try to find the correct answers. Resolutions Resolutions were brought in, calling for legislation in the pre- sent session of the Provincial Leg- islature, to provide a charter for the Institutes, to enable them to carry on business; more simple in- cometax forms for the farmer; ex- emptions for young farmers up to $1,200 single and $2,400 married; supporting co-operative marketing scheme presented at tJie afternoon meeting and asking for extended exemptions for students over 21 years of age, until they have com- pleted their courses. Officers Elected Kenneth MacLean, Lot 16, was re- elected prcsldenf; Samuel Hume, Uigg, vice-president; and J. L. Dewar, New Perth re-elected ‘sec- reiary-treasurer and delegate to the P. E. I. Federation of Agricul- ture. Dlrectors, elected annually, for King's: P. A. Mclsaac, Sourls; J. E. Dingwell, East Point; J. L. Dewurt, New Perth; for Queen's: Stewart Ross, Flat River; Samuel Hume, Ulgg; J. J, MacDonald, Glenfinnan: for Prince: Edwin Lord, Bedeque; Robert Jar-dine, Freetown; and Kenneth MacLean, Lot 16, Messrs. H. W. Clay, Senior Live Stock Fieldman; Mr. R. C. Parent, Superintendent of the Experimen- tal Farm; Mr. Norman Black, Sup- ervisor of Illustration Stations; Mr. R. R. Hurst, Plant Pathologist; Bruce MacLnren, Ccrczllisi; lllcssrs. Henry MncLarcn and Glen Ramsay of the Seed Potato Certification Service and J. E. Maclntyre, Agri- cultural Representative, C. N. R.. Moncton, were invited "up front.“ Each spoke briefly of his particular work and answered many questions from the members present. The following presented the an- nual -report of the Institute men- tioned: J. E. DingwelL East Point; Chas. Yeo, Lot 17; Hudson Low- tller, Four Branch; P. A. Maclsahc, Sourls; George MacKay, Tryon; create in the rest of Canada a bet- ter understanding of our needs and problems. "There has been considerable act- ivity in Geological Surveys in 1948. A survey by Captain G. C. Mllllgan may be ready for tabling during the Session and was ordered by my Government. A survey of pent and gravel deposits by R. H. Pichenof the Geological Survey of Canada was made in the early summer. A more extensive survey of the glacial cover is underway and considers}..- work has already been undertaken in Western Prince Couniyf "May Divine Providence bless your deliberations." lblt ' . ‘ ' macarrvaj llr- Budltrfilillli Graphic Acellllilt 0f Early Gliarga Rev. Dr. Dudley Last evening under the auspices of the Willing Circle of the King's Daughters a large and apps ‘ ‘- ive audience of approximately 400 people listened to’ a lecture by Rev. m. William 12:. Dudley, guest minister of ‘Trinity United Church. The lecture was preceded by a musical programme consisting of tho following numbers: _ Piano Duets:- a) Jesu, Joy of Man's Dying — Bach-Hess. _ , (b) Pizzlcati — Les Dslibes. Mr. A. R. Kendall and Mr. Paul Cudmcre. Vocal Solos:- (a) Dedication — Schumann. (b) Think On Me — Lady John Scott. Miu Phyllis Lutes. Piano Duets:— ' (a) Gavotte - Cluck-Brahms. (b) Minuet — Boccher‘ ‘. ' Mr. A. R. Kendall and Mr. Pails! Cudmore. After the musical pmgramm Mrs E. S. Coffin. president of til Circle, who occupied the chair, introduced Dr. Dudley. " Dr. Dudley had selected Al l Lille the phrase “Sun-ln-the-Wast." The phrase impressed itself on his imagination as almost thirty-nine years ago on an August evening he stood as a young man on the decks of the Trans-Atlantic liner, Virginian, and saw in thought far in the Wastthe new land of promise and adventure towards ‘which he was sailing. In most da- . scriptive style he told of his ex- periences in Southern Manitoba in the winter of 1910 and the: spring of 1911i. He had came from e. parsonage in the old land of Eng- land in answer to the call for service in the new land of promise. His first charge was at LaRiviare where in pioneer days he _hld m‘ ‘ates-ed to three small charges. His account of the hardships en- dured by a young sky-pilot in ills new land held the attention of his audience throughout. Feelingiy he spoke of conducting a funeral in a blizzard with the tl omoter reading 40 degrees below zero, of the hardships endured by the early settlers as the late snow de- stroyed hopes of a crop for the season. Throughout it all shone the memory, the patience and‘ the faith of the pioneers. In language lightened by quotat- ions from Shakespeare and touches of his own deep sense of humor he painted a word picture of his year's experience. In his heart, he said, he is still grateful to God for the year spent among than people. In concluding he said. "suffice it to say one cannot go with the shepherd into the sheep-fold, qr drive home with horses that pull one safely through the b or bury the dead in the ice-locked earth, or baptize a dead baby in, his mother's arms in a-log cabin. or Join together in the holy bonds of matrimony youths and maidens out on the stoop of some weather. beaten -si.la'ck and be the same again. As when a sculptor chisela into the rock and leaves his mark forever, so do such ‘exporienqgg carve indelible impressions upon the walls of mem y, - impg-"glom that will abide until ‘Old Sun in. the West’ sinks below the horizon forever." At the close of tlle lecture Mrs, Coffin thanked Dr. Dudley and those who had contributed the musical part of the Proflramme. The Circle was also indebted to the firm of Crockett and Storey for the furnishings on the stage. Horace Eustace, North Bedequar Robert Jardlne, Dunkirk; and Sam- uel Hume, Ulgg. A film was shown during the meeting on soil erosion in the U. S. NEEDED AN EXPLANATION VANCOUVER (GP) -- P0- llce stopped a 17-year-old n-lotoriat on a clry bridge recently. I-Ils auto had: no muffler, no toillght. no front fenders, 'no testing sticker, one headlight. The youth's ex- planatloh- He planned to burn his car into a "hog rod." ' IIOTIGE I will not be responsible for any bills contracted in my slalae alter February 22nd. CHARLES VINCENT GIANT I Charlottetown. Phone 171i the. --a .. . “Al; Competent lnsillanee Service HAVE A TALK WITH MORTON DEW » Eastern Trust Bldg. Charlottetown I