12.8. 1951 y, l'l-lE' GUARDBAN. Cl-IARDOTTETOWN 1 ; .....a my .,',:'i . .,. 2 "H slarlst famll x ' tifslis in town 0n 1 Way To Magdalens Four-yea!-old Francoise Pater- iot. who came to Charlottetown . iu the way from southern France. . IS a 1ueiry'li.l:tle girl. Three days me she was very ill with pneu- monia. Her mother. Mrs. Gean eaternot, said yesterday ' that .I'1-aneoise is 1 " fine - wail -gnough in fact to go walsing ..-1-in her brother. Christian (who -i 3 two years old) and her sister Anne who is nine months old (and who is not walking-quite) ;ccornpanied'by their muse, Miss 1-iache. The Pafernots came to this I Province very recently. and left ,odsy for Gr alone. one of the viagdnlen Islands. where. as Mrs- Paternot says in her attractive French way, her husband. Gene. will "work with the fits." Nan- .-tte Patemot. a very charming .ady indeed. said. among other ahin-gs. that she thought Charlotte- town a very beauiful place, to live. As the reporter left the Char- lottetown Hotell.,,the.eoho o-f Fran- coise's and Christian's laughter could be heard as Miss Hacho iaughin-gly chased them down the corridor. (Mr. Paternot arrived in Grind- slone some two weeks ago. from Paris, Frame, where he is as- suming direction of a new factory producing fish products. Mrs. Paternot and family who arrived here almost a week ago were unable to leave by plane yester- day for Gaindsione due to unfav- ormle weather conditions). "oliiews In Brief -9- NDO-N. March 27-(Reuters) minform propaganda organs today issued a new call slavia's 15,000,000 population to overthrow Marshal 'I'ito's Govern- --. ment, Reuters monitoring station -reported. ' uwrrno NATIONS. N. v.. ylsrch 27 -- (AP) - Diplomatic metals in London said today flnlted Nations governments with Tomes in ,Korea are considering a 9 cw offer to Communist China to giegotiate a settlement. . ' wAa1-l.tNG'iV:)N. March 27 - JAP)--Defence Secretary George Bxlarshali. discussing the question 'pf whether United Nations troops fwouid cross the 38th parallel in ores. said today that "General 3-lacArthur will proceed in accord- with the necessity to safe- guard the security 01 'h1-9 Wm- mshd." j- ILAUNE. Northamptonshire. England - (OP) - Three-year-old susan Lee has an occupation as expert adviser on dolls. Twice a week she goes to the factory here to give her reactions to various designs and directors entertain her with ice cream and chocolate. ivstarns. MARRIAGES DEATHS 50: per Insertion BIRTHS ..:..:........-.-m- 'IllAllN - At the King's County gggpitai. on March 23rd.. to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hearn, George- ,town, a daughter. '1 lbs. 7.01.9. ACORN - At the home of Mrs. N. W. Macxinnon. Bouthport, Lot 48. 3011" March rota. 1051. to Mr. and :'Mrs. Matthew Acorn, a daughter. Dale Georgina. Weight 814 lbs. McCONNll.L At the King's County Hospital. on March mu. lo'Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCon- nell, Georgetown, n da ' A r, Bov- criy Jean. 0 lbs. 11 cu. MeG!lfGAN -. At the King's Coun- ly Hospital. on March Nth. to Mr. and Mrs. Aeneas McGuigsn, St. Mary's Road. a daughter. Paulette Dianne. 0 lbs.. 12 our. DEATHS . RIATREBON - At Nelson. British Columbia. on March 0th. 1051. Robert W. Matheson, formerly of Appin Road. Age 71 years. HENNISSIY-At her home on Saturday, March 24. Mrs. Andrew 'A. Hennaasey in her 68th year. Her remains are resting at her late residence. 76 Kent St. Pun- -oral from her late -caidence 3Thursday morning at 8.45 to St. ,Dunstan's Basilica. Interment in .ll1e Roman Catholic Cemetery. MasDONAI.n-At the Charlotte- town Hospital. Monday. March 8. -1 . Marion MacDonald of Mount Sewart in her 02nd year. Her remains will rest at the A. A. Hennessey Funeral Home from where the funeral will take place .oh':Thursdsy morning at 8 o'clock for the Funeral Mass in St. An- 'Ifrsw's'Chu1ch at 9 o'clock In- ;terment in -the church cemetery. PNMAN--At the home of her bro- zlher. Malcolm MacPhalI York Point. isei-on .21. um. sin. wu- illsm H. Inman, formerly of De- isable and Victoria. in her soul year. Remains are resting at the Funeral until if signs-1... auaanlss TblscslIllIsresu'vsllerasws auisiagef of fecal htueat. has adv :.'.:'..-'...."':."....-' .......,'- '-W Ibls in advance. ' '" .m.:..:.....m..m....... GUESTS or GOVBINOI -His Honor Lieutenant Governor T. W. L. Prowsa held a buffet supper for the members of the Legisla- ture at the Charlottetown yes- terday evening. The Deputy Min- isters and commissioners atten- ed the supper. - ' SPECIAL SERVICE-The first of a series of special services to be held, this week in Zion Church. was conducted last nlgl1t by Rev. 0. Carlyle Webster. minister. Major Hutchison of the Salvation Army delivered a force- ful sermon. on the text. Ronfana 1:18-"For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation." Major and Mrs. Hutchinson sang very sweetly one of the favorite Salvation Army songs. At the meeting to be held this evening, the Rev. J. T. Ibbott. rector of St. Paul's Church will be the preacher. Mr. Gerald Licktone, of Char- lottetown is new in Sunnybrook Hospital. Toronto. ,for observa- tion and treatment. His many friends wish him a speedy recov- ery. Canadian Dollar NEW YORK. March 21-(CP)- The Canadian dollar was down 3-16 of a cent at a discount of 4 7-8 per cent in terms of United States funds in closing foreign exchange dealings today. The pound sterling was down 1-16 of a cent at 32.80 1-16. PRODUCE MONTREAL, March 2'1 - (CPI -Produce prices quoted here today as reported by Dominion Depart- ment of Agriculture: Eggs: Free cases, A-large 53V.- 54; A-med 5195-52; A-pullets 491.4- 50: B 50: C 40. Receipts: 2.11 cases. Total receipts for week ended March 23. 11,645 cases and corres- ponding week last year. 12,870. Butter: Current receipts Que. No. i pasteurized fresh as delivered. Que. No. 2 84 delivered; wholesale Que. No. 1 pasteurized fresh 8519- 00. Des.lers' stocks jabbing price 65-82 and first grade creamery print job price '10!-L--75. Receipts: (07 boxes. Total receipts for week ended March 23. 1.258 boxes and corresponding week last year. 5,102. Cheese: Current receipts. Ontario colored 39 0-16-3910, F.O.B. fac- tory; Quebec colored 381,9, F.O.B. Montreal; wholesale Ontario color- ed 41; Quebec colorad 39. Receipts: 00 boxes. Total receipts for week ended March 23. 210 boxes and cor- responding week last year. 22. Potatoes: N.B. No. 1 70's 1.23- 130: N.B. No. 1 00's .76; RE. I. No. 1 70's 1.50; P.E.I. No. 1 10's .28: Quebec No. 1 75's 1.15-1.25; Cali- fornia, No. 1 100's 0.00. GRAIN WINNIPEG. March 21 - (or)- All grain prices showed considerable strength today during trading on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange. The market was influcncedmby broad price increases on United Btatesl markets which were brought on by unfavorable crop reports. buying appeared in all commodities, with shipper demand appearing in oats and barley and American interest” evident in rye. Processors and local houses were attracted to flax. In overnight export loadings. In- dia took 700.000 bushels. of Can- adian whea't; Belgium 230,000 bu- shels; Norway loo,ooo bushels; and Switzerland 20.000 bushels. Class two wheat prices increased 1&5 cents while international wheat prices climbed one half cent. Closing prices: Oats: May 1.0255; July ozv.-51.; Oct. EB. ' Barley: May 1.5015; July Lasts- iii: Oct. 1.2956. 2.3735; July 2.HVsA5 May Oct. 1.0113. Flax: May 6.41; July 6.21; Oct. Lelia-N. HAIITSVILLE SCHOOL Report for March:- Grade X-1. Shirley Nicholson: 2. Joan MacLeod: 3. Theresa Stordy. Grads IX-1. Donald Maclnnis. Grade VII-1. Roddy MacLeod. Marjorie MacLennsn( equal); 2. Betty Macbeod. Grade VI-1. Lois Jewell. Grade V-1. Marilyn Macl..eod; 2. Anna MacLennan. Grade IV91. Stanley MacLeod. Grade If-1. Ruby Msebcod. Grade 1-1. Carol Macbennan: 2. Marion Bryenton. Amos Curley.'Teacher. POIJOI lolcllllllbi BYDNIY. N.B. .. (OP) - The policaheresretobalectured by members of the bar society. The llfogtam of lectures on law proced- ure was authorised by the police commimion following suooem of a similar program at Glace Bay. IEQINOTUN. Yorkshire. In land-(G) - Nina-year-old Ju 1...-...,.............. Jones was praised by police for her groups action in, telephoning for . y .5, 0 -3.: .. kw 3 ytaichglfsulted in police rat "0 ' :iuQl'.h:rs'mA d:toe,trtiv!:o":aid.'f-ital", 1 .' ' , . was the perfect example-she a ' . . . - 1 ,' 3” h.".”:. A limit ;g:na...t4 ll (oaaamsanuneuan 1 El- 7'” Members of the I" crnmcnt Ind Omosition engaged in sev- eral shsnp verbal skirmishes last night as they began conslde 1... the estimates in committee in the Legislature. dealing first with the Health and Welfare Department. The first outbreak occurred be- tween Hon. A. W. Mathesoo. Min- ister of Health and Welfare and Mr. Philip Majheson. Second Queen's. on an item termed main- tenance of buildings. 330,000 was estimated for the ma' -tensnce of Fsiconwood. Infirmary. Beach Grove and the Health Centre. . Philip Mstheson demanded to know how the money was to be spent. Not satisfied with a brief explanation by the Minister he demanded a more complete statement and charged that too many things wens being left un- done by all the Ministers. lie charged Hon. Eugene Cul. len, Minister of Industry and Nat- ursl Resources with shlrking his duty when he failed to speak on the budaget. "You told us the other day you were going to speak on it," Mr. Matheson declared. Mr. W. F. A. Stewart, chairman of the committee warned Mr. Mathcson tlhat he would have to confine his discussion to the par- ttcuiar estimates. Would Have llesumed Mr. Dougald Mscxinnon. Fourth Queen's. stated that he was ready .to move the budget back into de- bate last night. Tovdo this he needed the consent of all the members, he stated, and the 09- position would not agree to it. A telephone call sceoun d for his being lbsent when the debate coi- lapscd. he said.” Mr. D. L. Mathieson objected to the hurry and scurry manner in which matters were being con- ducted to the House. Reminded by the mairman that he must con- fine his remarks to the estimates he argued the point until the chair- man ordered the Se1-ges.nt-At- Amls to take his place in the House and stop the argument. "That is supressing d-abate said Mr. Mabheson as he sat down. Shortly afterwards he presented a foot long piece of steam pipe to the Sergeant-At-Anus for use if necessary. to the speaker for his very educa- tional and entertaining address were capably expressed by Mr. James Murphy of summerside. Entertainment during the even- ing consisted of a. group of piano solos by Miss Bethany MacDonald. teacher of music at Queen square School. Two periods of group discussion were, held in the afternoon. and these scuasio ID will be continued until the end of the convention to- morrow. Leaders and their groups are as follows: Dr. L.W. Shaw. "Science and the social studies": Helen M. Yeo. "Functional Gram- mar": Mrs. Frank Ross. "A Day's Program in a Rural School"; .1. Weeks Murphy, "Some Hints on Teaching Arithmetic"; Ralph Mac- Lesn, "The use of Radio, in the schools”; sister Mary Charles. "Teaching of History": Sister Mary Peter. "Teaching of lnglish"; llmer Pineau. "Teaching of Algebra." Presidential Ispsrt In her Presidential report, given during the morning aesal . Miss Mabel O'Brien stremed the need of summer schools in this Province and stated the Department had signified their intention of setting up a series of summe schools for raising the standards of teachers! licenses if enough teachers signif- ied their intention of ttending. she also mentioned the subject of teachers' salaries and said the brief had been presented and a gracious reception received from the Government. No commitment had been made however but it was still hoped that something would be done. After welcoming those in attend- ance. especially those who were new members of the profession. Miss O'Brien stated she considered her chosen pa fcssion to be the noblest in the world. she asked the teachers to teach their pupils to love the beautiful. such as good books. good music and good com- panions. "Music is the only bit of Heaven we have here on earth." she said. "And music is the only hit of earth we will find in Heaven." She continued by stating that some of the exalted work of the teachers should be; To capture the citadel of a child's mind through love and sympathy; To exalt pur- ity of life and conduct; To make good men and women; To supply educated,oitirens; To magnify the state. and above all, to be followers of Christ. , "Education is a complex prob- lem." she said, "And includes work in the school. home, Church. street, and of every other influence which comes into the human heart and mind." Miss O'Brien continued by stating the school could be a pow- erful faotor if it is in the hands of a courageous. well-educated teach- er. and that parents and teachers should of meet together to dis- cuss proble relative to the edu- cation of the n. Federal aid for education was mentioned briefly in the report and it was stated that this subject was weight up in the sum. of coin- 'r'lllIOI&d!lttI!lQll00llIot0 Lively Dilscussion in” Committee On Estimates, Hon. A. W. Mslbeson told the members of die Opposition that he threw out numerous invita- tione for them to make suggest- ions about running his depnr meat. He regretted that none had been made in the Draft Debate and that the itiou did not take the opportunity to make any in the ddsate on the budget. Mr. Philip Mstheaon told the House that he would not deviate one iota from his previous" state- ment. that the responsibility of continuing the debate rested with the ministers of the crown. Premier Jones announced that there would soon be a Dominion grant to take care of crippled children in the Province. The matter was brought up by Messrs. H. 3. Bell. Leader of the Opposition and Philip Matheson during a discussion on the polio clinic at the Banatorlum. Hon. Dr. MacMillan and Hon. Eugene Cullen, very highly com- mended the work of the phy- aiotherapist,. Miss Katherine Jackson. "Miss Jackson is a won- der, she could teach any doctor in the Province how to apply a plaster cast." stated Dr. Mac- Millan. "We are indeed in a for- tunate position to have her ser- vices." he added. He advised all members to view the services at the Sanstorium for the polio pa- tients. The work of Dr. Harold Shaw. Provincial Pathologist and Direc- tor of Laboratories was highly praised by Hon. A. W. Matheson and Dr. MacMillan. Mr. Matheson pointed out that only the love of the Province had kept Dr. Shaw here as he had been offered a salary of 512.000 to work in Sask- atchewan. ,Premier Jones stated that the Lab here was one of the best in Canada. It was unique in that the Departments of Health and Welfare were working together, he stated. Discussing the Division of Pub- lic Health Nursing, Mr. Matheson commented that the public health nurses submitted the best travelling expense account in the service as they travelled every mile they charged. The Health and Welfare esti- mates were still under discussion when the House adjourned last night at eleven o'clock. The Leg- islatures will meet this morning at eleven. It mons twice during the past year. The President said that although the resolution was voted down, it was not to be considered a lost is- sue as more members were in favor of it each time it was brought up. Miss OlBrien also stressed the importance of the Canadian Teach- ers' Federation Convention which will be held in Charlottetown from August 6 to 9, and asked that it be given all the publicity possible. She also dealt briefly with the Teach- er'a Pension Plan. and stated it was hoped the age proviso would be an- tirely removed this year. Referring to the recently formed P. W.C., Alumni. the report urged all members of the Teacher's Fed- eration to join. Miss O'Brien read an inspirational poem, "The Bridge Builder." the last verse of'which was as follows: ea "Friend, in the way I've come." he said, There follows after me today. A youth whose feet must put this way. This path which has been as naught to me To the fair-haired youth might a nltfsli be. ' He. too. must cross in the twilight dim, Good friend, I'm building this bridge for him." Salary Question Discussed During the morning session I-hm. F. A. Large was the principal speak- er and following his address :1 strong discussion on the question of salaries took place. ' A woman teacher told the meet- ing ahe was a third year graduate of Prince of Wales and although she had a first class teacher's lic- ense could only get s second class teacher's salary because of the number of pupils in her class. She was getting M17 a year. Another teacher. a married man with a family, said he was teach- ing for 81.20:) a year. Mr. Large was -asked if there was any group in the House opposed to an increase in salary for the teachers, and it was pointed out that both Dr. W.J.P. MacMillan and Mr. D. L. Mathis- son had approved the granting of 03.200 a year to each of the prin- cipals of the third cityschoois. , ' Mr. David Lidalone of the sum- merslds High School stated the Summerside School had made an accurate study of the salary quea- tion in comparison with the cost of living and had found that teach- era are now getting , "mi, less than they did ten years ago. In his rsinarh. Mr. Largo sug- gested to the meeting that the Fed- eration's executive might find it a good idea to wait on the Govern- ment and request a cost of living bonus as it had been impossible for the Government to raise the teachers' salaries this year. He also said the Government was new con- tributing sao,ooo to the cost of text bookssndthatfortheflrsttimsln the history of the Department or lduoation the cost or its admin- istration had reached beyond the million dollar mark. Today's sessions will commence ata:sa hill. with an address by Dr. DW. lllaw. and will continue with discussion periods until the after- noon. The latter pit! of the after- atlas! . TN 517'! ilflilrani will conclude - At the conclusion of the report, Thehtraveller lifted his old grey' Mysterious Flying Disc is Reported VANCOUVER, March. 27 -(CP) - A mysterious inflated flying disc. made :1 material simlla.r to that used in the wartime, Japan- ese balloon bombs. has been found in suburban Burnaby. Two wonrers reported today ;. they found the oval-liaped disc Monday. ' It was first sighted by wonk- men. descending from an altitude of 300 feet. George Mapson and Eric Ander- son gave dress. "It cradled into a tree and got pretty well torn." said Mapson. "I took it home." The round object, about five feet in diameter. is made of glued. vice-paper strips. held together at the top by a small piece of rope and at the bottom by a wire frame. Attached to the frame was a projection to which a slowly-burn- ing substance was attached. Ap- parently the heat created kept the disc in the air. When it cooled. tlhe disc crashed. It was made of material similar to the paper used in the Japanese bomb-balloons which were sent over the Pacific northwest during the Second World War. "But 1 can't figure out why anyone would make a thing like this." said a staff member of the Dominion Meteorological Office here. "To me it seems useless." One explanation was that some amateur scientist made the craft from designs in a scientific mag- azine. IIIIIGEJJEIATE (Continued from Page i) m?m.........:.. it get the Province in wrong and cost the tax payers tens of thous- ands of dollars. Premier Jena stated that he had not said that he was to sell the boat. , "You suggested that you were. "rpplied Mr. Bell. "1 now hear re- ports that you are going to lease or charter her." "There may have been other reasons for passing her over con- tinued Mr. Bell. "she was cer- tainly a failure financially and -maybe Newfoundland asked that she be taken of the run." He said he had not heard whether the new parties would continue the trade with Newfoundland or not. "If by any chance you get elect- ed,in imminent election. what will you do with the Eskimo7", asked Premier Jones. "I am glad to know there is to be an imminent election. replied Mr. Bell. I would do the same as your successor. let her go overnight." Mr. Bell noted that there was a great loss of revenue on cost plus contracts for buildings. He cited the new Government Garage on the old Kenstngton Rifle Range and the Health Centre in Charlotte- town. ' My information about the garage is that the cost will exceed the es- timated cost by at least twice or possibly three times the estimate, he stated. It does not appear that the building is necessary to house Government machinery. he contin- ued. as there is a garage in Char- lottetown, accommodation at Beach Grove and throughout the country for snowpiows. Tah Agreement Under the present Federal-Prm vincial tax agreement this Prov- ince has accumulated a deficit of 03.500000 in the past five years. stated Mr. Bell in continuing the budget debate in the Legislature yesterday morning. - No other Province has faired as badly in this matter as we have. he stated. Our grants from the Fed- eral Government have been in- creased by a 8100.000 or so each year but what is this when the ex- penditures of the Province are in- creasing by leaps and bounds? "The ex - Provincial Treasurer (Mr. William Hughes). says that we should be getting 36.000000 each car from Ottawa and has sub- mitted a plan for it," Mr. Bell continued. "Under the present sys- tem we are only getting. 83.000000 a year. "Maybe he did not include the 32,000,000 in family allowances and 3400.000 in freight rates", inter- jected Premier Jones. "I wonder is Ottawa counting the amount taken out of the Province in taxes?" countered Mr. Bell. "We got a million dollars more back than we gave to them in taxes last year." stated Mr. Darby. Mr. Bell pointed out that last year alone this Province had paid out 03.263020 to the Dominion Gov- ernment in income taxes. He noted that this was a tremendous increase from 1910 when the total amount of income tax paid was 0000.000. "I doubt if any brake has been put on the Dominion Government. on how they are going to collect in- come taxes," he said." "In the three years from 1M'lvto 1040 they have extracted nearly 89.000000 in in- come taxes from us." Mr. Bell charged that there had been 1 ' exp " ea on the highways of they!-'rovince without anything to show for it. In the past two years alone. some u.ooo.ooo has been spent on our highways. The Trans-Canada Highway in this Province will cost 810,000,000. with the Province sharing half the expense. he stated. The Premier denied this statement saying that as Highway would cost about :2,- mo. - There has been a suggestion that the building of the highway might be shelved, continued Mr. Bell. The first hint came last December when dealings might have to be shelved. "I assure you thil. we are going straight ahead with the Trans csaada Highway". stated Promisi- Jones. 1 Mr. Bell dealt with the differ- ences in costs Iminssd be building the read. The says tens. araarsbaingreoaivadferwlmos mils while some sections of road in Mill Goad? " is Improved '5, ..m.. The quantity of Grade A milk in the Province has greatly increased in the past few years. according to the survey being conducted by the mobile lab. it is shown in the report of the Division of sanitary Engineering read in the Legislature last night by Hon. A. W. Mathe- aon. Minister of Health and Wei- re. The previous survey had shown that 10 per cent of the fluid milk was of grade A quality. the re- port stated. Through the present survey now underway it is known that 55 per cent of the fluid milk is grade A; 20- per cent grade B; and is per cent grade C. .Nlnety per cent of the pasteuriz- ed is now grade A the report con- tinues in comparison with the 20 per cent grade A pasteurized milk at the time of the last test. The present results have been un- equalled by this mobile lab in other parts of Canada. Mr. Matheson stated. ...:.....m..........-. the.Provincercost about 011,000 a. mile for subgrading alone. The Legislature was recessed for noon at this point and when the members met again at three o'- clock Mr. Bell continued discussing the Trans Canada Highway. Cost of, Highway "1 was surprised at the leader of the Government's statement that the Trans Canada Highway will not cost sl0.000.000." he stated. "You did not state where you got that information". said Premier Jones. "I got it from a Canadian Press despatch on April 25 when you were in Ottawa," replied Mr. Bell. He then read a report of a Domin- ion-Provinclal Conference on the Trans Canada Highway in which it was stated that the road would cost this province 35,000,000 with the other 35,000,000 to be provided by the Dominion Government. "Mr. Sykes wrote that." stated the Premier. "We made a state- ment of our own in the Guardian on December 30 or 31. If you care to be truthful you can quote our statement that it will cost about 31.500900. "The cost to the Province will be more than 35,000,000 before you are through." said Mr. Bell. "It looks like you are going to build a truck road," Mr. Bell con- tinued. "We spend 85,000,000 on it. the Dominion Government spends s5,000.000 and the C. N. R. takes over the road for trucking. Nothing must do but a super highway which I am suggesting is being built for the C.N.R. "If the road is going to cost per mile what is has cost around Crap- nud. 310,000,000 will not be enough for it. with the extra bridges to be built. . Proposed Sales Tax Mr. Bell noted that this year, as last year, the Attorney Gen- eral had promised that there would be no increase in the rate of taxation. But last year, there was considerable increase in taxes on motor trucks. An extra 875,000 was collected. mainly through the increase in taxes on medium sized trucks. "Mnny feel that A sales tax will he put on sooner or later in ' the Province nnd that the Gov- ernment has this intention." Mr. Bell added. "We. on this side of the House are very much oppos- ed to :1 sales tax as the cost of living hns increased up to 225w. "But. I can assure you that a sales tax was proposed and agreed to by the leader of the Government. On June 2 the Pre- mier was in receipt; of'a letter from the Minister of Jua- lice asking the Provincial Gov- ernment to comment on propos- nis for an amendment on the Old Age -Pensions and the right to impose a sales tax. Three days later the Premier replied. agree- ing to the proposals." Our Pre- mlor was the fi1U to respond to and accept the suggestion, Mr. Bell Added. He noted that other Provinces had taken their time and that some are still consider- ing the matter. In a letter from Justice Minis- fer Gnrson dated Jan. 22 it was pointed out that such a proposal meant. an extension of the taxing powers of the Province. The Premier could not wait to send a letter so he sent a telegram to the Minister of Justice concur- ring with the suggestion. "He showed a great eagerness to get the power of sales tax." Mr. Bell referred to the amount of money voted in the Budget for agriculture during the coming year as he had on Monday night. He regretted that the estimates on agriculture for the Provincial Government had increased by only nine per cent in spite of the fact that the Dominion esti- mates for agriculture had de- creased by 3579 fromriast year. The Nova Scotla estimates have increased by 5090 over last year from sl.(l00.000 to 51,500,000. he stated. There are 30.000 farmers in Nova Scotia so that about 550 is spent on each farmer. In this Province we have 12.500 farmers with an average of 317.50 being spent on each one. "Mr. Darby showed that the fnrmcrs' income last year was the henvic-st yet. but the fact that your farm income is up does not show signs of prosperity." Mr. Bell said. "There has never been a time on Prince Edward Island when the cost of production has been higher than right now. We have never had to pay such cars prices for feed. machinery. KINIE IZIILE The Red Cross fund-raising campaign of Gian-totietown and vicinity commenced last evening following a dinner at Trinity Church hall with Major Roy Mac- Gilii-vray, chairman of the locnl campaign presiding. ' An excellent dimer. prepared and served by the Women's Aux- iliary of Trinity was attended by well over a hundred campaign- ers, and the meeting was kept brief and to the point. the main subject being the quota which it is hoped will be reached during this week. Following the introduction of the eight Divisional Commanders. Lieut. Col. Leo F. MacDonald, vice-president of the P. E. 1. Red Cross Society qsoke briefly. stat- ing the objective for the campaign was a total of 833,000 for this Province. He told the workers the executive expected at least 516,- 500 of this would be raised in Charlottetown. He continued by saying that although the objective was 333,000. the budget was 345,- 000 for this. year. and the differ- ence would be made up by the and other materials." He quoted paragraphs from a statement by Mr. Hannun. Pre- sident of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, to the effect that the farmers' highest purchasing power was in 1948 and that there had been a decrease of 1295 111 the last two years. "The state- ment that ihe farmers income is the highest ever is not a true picture." he maintained. In this Province in 1945 there were 106,900 head of cattle. Last year there were 95.000 head. a de- crease of 10,900. "Average them at 5200 each and see a downward trend of over 52,000,000 on cattle alone. Huge Expenditures "I feel that expenditures in the Department of Health and Wei- fare are getting terrifically large. and 1 am doubtful if we need so many divisions and sub-divisions." Mr. Bell continued. "There has been a heavy ex- penditure for a Health Centre. At least 5175.000 has been spent on it. possibly more. I hear that the contract has been let on a cost plus basis of 15'):-. "That means that a contract has been let for. say 3200.000. The chief contractor puts in an account and gets 1595 on it and you may depend that the contrac- tor sees that its costs plenty. There should be some strict supervision on these buildings. "We are asked questions about high salaries in the Health De- partment running as high as over 57,000 in some cases. The Minis- ter kept within his whole total of expenditures although be over- ran in certain items and had to save up in others." He noted that there was large amounts spent on public welfare and regretted, when there was so much money on the go. as stated by members of the Gov- ernment, that approximately 3100.000 had to be paid out in relief. Child Welfare The expenditures on child wel- fare are up. but Mr. Bell was not satisfied with the spending of the mothers' allowance money. "I know of cases in which I do not believe there has been fair administration." he stated. He cited the case of a. woman with several small children. whose husband died. The oldest boy was married, the two older it Cross Campaign Launched Last girls about 17 left home to work; p the next boy, about 14, had to quit school and the Board Room, (Over SU ' . This meeting is urgent shippers, it also and a. fresh. clean home . . GLASBWARE that is to be found in Charlottetown and the summerside the collection are and wines. Cocktails, Juices. ling . . . . Come choose one piece or Goodyear wellar soles and leather iv. to 0. widths AA and B - olement for your new spring Suit speaking of spring - and everyone BLIP to wear with your dresses partment. bother you if you IMPORTANT MEETING A meeting on Newfoundland trade will be held at 3 p.m. THURSDAY. MARCH 29th in Co-operative per Market). ' traders, farmers, business 1099. 903-. spenking of Spring - and everyone AND we're going to tell you about the glamorous Nation! cmantution. Mr. B. 2. Rogers. treasurer of the campaign. was s trodueed to the meeting. Brig. W. W. Reid. chairman of 1110 special Names Committee an- nounced that his workers had col- lected 04.725 to date. He eoa1e.i.tsd- ed by stating he was quite con- fident his team would reach their objective of 57,000. speaking on the assistance re- ceived by the local Red Cross organization from National Head- quarters. Mr. Edwin C. Johnstono. Provincial Chairman. fold the campaigners that the recent reno- vations to the Red Cross Held- quarters. and the addition of the now annex had been completely financed by tlhe National. organiza- tion. He. reviewed briefly the work accomplished by the Red Cross locally and showed pictures of the different activities. Following the distribution of subscription cards to the work- ers. the meeting was adjourned and the campaigners asked to re- turn to another dinner on Friday evening with their cards and col- lections eorniplaet '. ther was left with two small children to support and send to school. 9 After a year's waiting she was given 310 a month. he stated. I "This is not always the caae.' he continued. "I know of a mo- ther with three small children who gets 535 a month." l-M maximum amount. "The tax payers in each dis- trict of School Unit Number 1 will be loaded with heavy taxes for years to come." Mr. Bell stat- ed as he referred to the develop- ment of the unit. "A number of new schools have been built there on a coal: plus basis at the cost of about 510,000 a room. I blame the Gov- ernment for making the contract and leaving the districts with no other alternativd The unit had to borrow 5175.000 and sell bonds at 96 and a fraction althouifh they had Government backing." One way in which the Govern- ment could cut down expendi- tures would be to reduce the salaries of the Ministers who are not employed as full time minis- ters he suggested "W5 hat" departments run by ministers as a side line. Some are receivlnl same or 55.000 :1 year and run- ning their own business besides. The leader of theycovernment is a full time man and is really the lowest paid." he said. "Apparently the Government does not contribute anything to rural electrification as there is nothing in the budget about it. There are districts that are not getting rural electrification be- cause they can not finance it. They will have to receive some help," he concluded. Brazilian Traction Has Revenue Boost TORONTO. March 2740?) '-' Brazilian Traction. Light and Power Co. Ltd.. today :;epor:;d estimated net revenue or 0 year ended Dec. 31 at 533222-001- an increase of 313163.198 over 1949. Gross earnings from 009110055 was 51.33.998.466. as nsnlmt 3123-- 88d.473 the previous year. Brazilian Traction. with helld offices in Toronto. operate! ex- tensive public utilities in Brazil through subsidiaries. ,g...m........ LONDON - (co) - Among tn. countless preparations for the 1051 Festival of Britain is a .culi.uI'a1 project. John Masefieid. 7-hi P0" Laureate. is preparing two DOM" mo- for the festival and a large attendance of are in- is! It not only means new clothes. means new thlngs for your home - "Wheat" patterned the China Departments of both the Stores. This finely Cut Glass is im- ported from England, which fact accounts for the reasonable Pl'l09l- 1" Salad Plates priced at 1.45 each. Goblets are 1-00 Bherbets and sherbet Plates are Just 08 cents each. You'll adore the "Wheat" design - it's attractive and spark- each s compiet set of "Wheat" pattern- ed Cut Glassware from the China. Department in either store. speaking of Spring - and everyone is! The new HILL AND l'.lAI'.li SHOES have only just arrivld in the, Women's shoe section. They to really beautiful. tailored to perfecllon of the finest, smoothest calf with heels in walking or dress cuben heights. HILL AND DALI: SHOES are in several styles in aims The Price - 12.06 a pair. The finest com- is a pair of HILL AND DALI BHOIB . See them today in the Woman's shoe Section at HOLMANI. - ial l;ou'll want a fine crepe HALF- and suits. They're of gleaming white wt multi-colored eyelet embroidered frlil and elastic waistband. Available- slses small. medium or large - the price is JUST 2.08. Useful, and Attractive - buy yourself a smart HALF-BLIP in the Lingerie Dd- lpealung of spring - and evgei-yona laid-Rainy days will not annoy ' wearing a smart COAT - theylre so inexpensive too, just 1.00 in the Lsdics' Wear Dc. ,. pertinent. The Koroseai Raincoat: are in raglan style with an stiaahm hood and the separate belt has A roomy pouch pocket. Ti-is-re ara ng shades of coral. lime or soft green available In tin-collection-of , ' as-nasal ltalncoats The sllss are small. medium or large. no papers; for April aaiower with a new xorosesi Raincoat from the l.adias' Wear I KOROSEAL PLASTIC HAIR. DWI!!- ii Evening honorary .