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Goes To Bat Older Class;'U

OTTAWA (CP) - A prominent woman member of the Senate said Wednesday the time has

hat eople are too old to work !.l?6t'a anpd the government should take the lead.

Senator Nancy Hodges (L-!Brit- ish Columbia). herself 08. said that while science predicts longer life spans. the feeling in Canada seems so be: "Too old at 45 and get out at 85." People seeking jobs at 40 were told they were too old. Peo- ple were automatically peiuloned .1; as, some of them left in "tragic" circumstances.

Many of these older people. she said. are creating unemployment problems on the west coast, to which they are attracted by the climate.

IIOULD TAKE LEAD

are thought this "quite wrong" and told the Senate: "We shall have to change our thinking and I think the government should start u, give a lead in that direction."

Mrs. Hodges drew a large audi- ence of women to the public galler- ies as she spoke. She is one of five women Senate members and is a former speaker of the British Columbia legislature, the only

woman in Commonwealth history dl

to hold such an office. A journalist in her own right,

United Church Annual Meeting

--A good representat n from North Bedeque, Freeto n and Travellers Rest congregations of the United Church attended the Annual meetini if their official board on Tuesday afternoon. Jan- uary llth, in the North Bedeque Church,

Reports were heard from the fol- lowing organizations: session, the WMS. Auxiliaries, one Evening Auxiliary. four Mission Bands. Three Sunday Schools. two C. G. I. T. Groups. one Trail Ranger. and one Young People's Group. All indicated a year of satisfactory progress in the church. In report- ing for the session Rev. J. K. Campbell stated that there had been is baptisms. six deaths. 22 had been received into fuu mem- bermlp.

Mr. R. L. Cairns, who for 20 yeera has been the faithful and efficient recording steward gave the financial report. It indicated that the current exzpenses had been met in full. 31525.00 had been raised for the Pine Hill campaign: 31002 by the W. M. 8. groups and since for the M and M fund. It was pointed out that the last two amounts represent an aver- age giving to wider w of the church of spproximatelyi .00 per

family. ”

The financial poslmai" is due in no unall measure to the leader- ship siren In-. R. A.

Kensingten Town Council Meeting

-lIih'e regular monthly meeting n Town Council

cfthexansingto

by Mr. Louis Cairns and . Profitt. -8. Presbyterian Church held its Jan-

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she was moving the address In reply to the speech from the throne as the Senate launcheddts throne speech debate.

Senator L. D. Tram (L-Que- bec) seconded the address-in reply. speaking partly in French and partly in English. he said the throne speech showed the West is slowly but surely moving "(Wards peace. He was critical of what he termed the indifference of Quebec to advantages offered to all rov- inces under federal housing egis- lation for slum clearance.

Presbyterian Church Meeting

-The summerside Y.P.l. of the Presbyterian Church held its regu- lar meeting on Monday evening in the Church Hall with the presi- dent, Irene Mountain. in the chair. The worship period wgs conducted by Elizabeth Bowness. Clara Ann Found and Richard Hubley. when the following hymns were sung: tiOnward. Christian Boldie e" and "Take My Life and Let It Be”. During the ” I session a dis- cussion was held on ways and means of raising money for the Society. After the Mizpah Bene- ction, games were played, follow- ed by refreshments. The January meeting of the Presbyterian Church was held on Monday evening in the Church Parlor with Mrs. Fred Mouse lead- ing the devotional exercises. Fol- lowing the call to 'worship. Miss Dolly Matthew read a portion of the third chapter of the Gospel of St. John and the hymn "O God of Bethel" was sung with Mrs. Emmett Ranahan as pianist. Pray- er was offered by Mrs. Enziy Campbell after which the medita- tion ”The Great Physician" was presented by Mrs. Hazel Dystant. The study period on "MedicalCon- ditions in India" was conducted by Mrs. J. Donald Macliay. The Pres- byterian Girla' Trio sang "Let Us With A Gladsome Mind". The va- rious reports were prepared and approved for the annual congrega- tional meeting for January ID. The closing hymn "Go. Labor On" was followed by the Mizpah Benedic- tion and s. social hour when re- freshments were served.

At the January meeting of the Young Women's Guild of the Sum- merside Presbyterian Church on Monday evening in the Church Parlor. the annual reports were submitted. Detailed plans were discussed in regard to catering for a Masonic supper next week. The following slate of officers was brought in at the previous meet- ing: President. Mrs. Ralph Ram- say; vice-president. Mrs. Mark Gaudet. Jr.; secretary. Mrs. D. R. Morrison; treasurer. Keith Jghnston. Refreshments were serv- e . The WMS. of the Sulnmerside

uary meeting in the Church Par- lor with the president, Mrs. W. E. Forbes in the chair. The reading in unison of the hymn "For Thy Mercy and Thy Grace" was follow- ed by the singing of the hymn "At Thy Feet Our God and Father". Mrs. Clove Whslen read the scrip- ture lesson in Psalm 00. after

held M d musty l0to.lli witlt:nn,gyo,evv:,1:n!;.'i: which Mrs. ED. Coffin gave the Du-"ch ,p,,,1d,M and fol”. meditation, entitled "A Guiding

councillors present.

Bills amounting to 0M2.06 were votsd to be paid. An application fa a new street light was defen-

ed Intel a later date.

Oorrespondence was read from . Commissions in

to an application for the R.

O. P. to police the town It stated that for reasons of economy the government was not anxious increase! the force for muni-

ib0R.O.M.P

to

that polio

A lattsr " I BEING”. inauirinz

the ingress

with he -nitation of the town.

ing.

This was the last regular meet- lng before nomination day which

will be held on January lath fol-

was read from the into made in connection

am in the East". and Mrs. 811- bert Johnston cnered prayer. The singing of "O God of Bethel" cloa- ed the devotional period. The Mis- sionary study on "Medical Work Done in India" was led by Mrs. J. Donald Mscxay. assisted by Mrs. Wyman Birch and Mrs. Forbes. It was announced that Mrs. MacKay and Miss Dolly Matthew will be the leaders for the C.G.I.'r. group. The Mizpsh Benediction concluded the meeting.

Mrs. J. Lloyd Gorrlli was ap- pointed ,..esident cf the Ladies club of the Bummersida Presby- terian church on Tuesday evening at the annual meeting held at the home of Mrs. Frank MacNeill. other oaicers appointed were: lat vice-president. Mrs. R. W. Wood;

lowed by election day on February

and vice-president, Mrs. Ernest L.

Western

-CARD PARTY in sea View

llall. Thursday. January 18th. -BUHMAG

7:1!) pm. Association

-A JOINT MEETING of the Home and School Association and Film Council will be held in the Kensington school today ursdsy,

January lath. at 0:00 p . -IIOCIIIY MEETING

as schedules will be arranged.

--CLUB MEETING - The reg-

ular monthly meeting of the

Snmrnerslde Business and Profes-

sional Women's Club was held last evening with the president. Kiss Jessie Fraser presiding. The

program was in charge of Mrs. - Mhrjorie Champion and one new member was welcomed. Eileen Itavert, grade eleven student, and the scholarship spon- sored by the club was present as 1. guest at last night's meeting.

winner of

-IOIIHTAI. LADIES! AID - Tht prasldnt. Mrs. I-Iesth strong. conducted the January meeting ottbeIsdies'AidofthePx-lacs

noon the board room. A gratify- ing report was submitted by the treasurer. Mrs. Keith comp-

As a ways and means of rais- funds it was decided to hold a- West ward pantry sale this month with Mrs C. H. Stewart as convenes and s rummage sale

i with Mrs. R. I. Ellis. convenor.

Mrs. A. 8; Grant kindh offered

'J. Leroy HIGNOIII. . . q-IIUIYIE OF. KENIINOTON I-AD! - Mrs. E. V. Vradenburgh

ghaget llsiultingston, Mass. on

will be remember-

SALE St. Ma.ry's Hall Piriday nig t. January 21st at sponsored by Laymen's

Borden legion Hall Thursday. Jen. is at I pm. All interested please attend

Guardian

ed by relatives and friends on Prince Edward Island. especially in New London where she was born and spent her young woman- hood. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith Graham's Road. She went to Bos- ton many years ago. but made occasional visits to Island friends; on her last visit she was locom- panied by her husband. Dr. E. V. Vradenburgh an optometrist who practiced his profession in Boston. Mr. Vi-adenburgh ,i:edecessed her in 1947 and since his death Mrs. Vrsdenburgh has lived in a private home with friends in Kingston. Mass. Her funeral was held from the Reynolds Funeral Home, Win- throp on Dec. 0th. Her nephew, Rev. T. R. Millman and Mrs. Millman from Toronto were pres- ent. One sister. Mrs. L. E. Town- send of Kensington is the last sur- vlving member of the family.

-BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCI- ETY-Thn y meeting oi the Laura Bain Missionary Society of the aummecside Baptist Church was held on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. C. 3. Jelly. The president. Mrs. Roy Lldstone. led the worship service. opening with the slnsins of "standing at the Portal" with Mrs. J. I. ldotriscn. pianist. .'I'he " ,turs lesson wu Romans I and the Meditation was entitled "rho race set before us in

a New Year.” These were fol-

by a circle of prayer. After the singing of the hymn. "whsn Morning Gilda the sky". the mis- sion study on the Indian Church-- ih foundatlcmbu and based ontthe skin. it: and 0th chapters of the study ' look "The Church in India” was presenisd by Mrs. William Meggisom and son. Prank Jenkins. After the business session. the Mispsh Sci-isdictfan

concludedth ting. Ascci hour followed 33'.-l refrashinens werasarvsdbyllrI.3srrycIcu- inansildlll-s.clanacsllsrcsr.,

Evening Circle of the Summersiide .

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5 SI . e Firemen Fighting a fire in which Johnny Doughboy, a show horse unequalled in the Mnritimes. died yesterday morning, Summerside firemen are seen battling the dense smoke and flames that gutted the barn-garage at the home of the owner, Mr. G. B. iJerry" Sheen on Victoria Road at Summerside. Smoke from two ions of burning hay and straw was so thick that it was impossible for anyone to enter any part of the building until firemen had poured hundreds of gallons of water into all sections.

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S'side Trinity Y.P.U. Program

-There was a very interesting program arranged and conducted by the commission on faith and evangelism when Trinity Y.P.U. held their regular weekly meeting in Epworth Hall Tuesday evening.

Dr. Henry Moyse was present as a guest and showed and narrated several of his films and slides deal- ing with his and Dr. Grant's trip to the Pacific coast a. few years ago as delegates to a medical convent- ion held at Banff, Alberta. He also showed the group other slides of floral and geographical scenery. The program was a most successful one. for which those taking part were highly commended by con- vener. Ernest Murphy. Vance Bridges extended a hearty vote of thanks to Dr. Moyse. This had been moved by Florence MacLean and seconded by Shirley MacKinnon.

An inspiring worship service was jointly conducted by Louise Nor- ring and Doreen Smith. the latter uslng chapter 3 of James as script- ure reading and also leading in prayer.

Mary McLure was pianist for the hymns. Rev. C. D. Matheson open- ed the meeting with the regular period of Bible study. The presi- dent. Evelyn Underhay conducted a brief business period. and report- ed on an executive meeting held the previous evening. other group activities were discussed and plan- ned. A large number. including one new member, answered roll call. Iiunch was served by the com- mittee.

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Walker; secretary. Miss Jean Mac- Fadycn; treasurer, Miss C1 are Mountain. The retiring president. Mrs. R. W. Wood. expressed appre- ciation to the members for their cooperation apd encouragement during her term of office. The re- port of the activities of the year was submitted and the financial statement was most gratifying. A vote of thanks was extended to the retiring officers Delicious refresh- ments were scrved by the hostess. assisted by Mrs. Harold Hall.

FREETOWN SCHOOL CONCERT

The pupils of Upper Freetown School presented an enjoyable School Concert, December 23rd. under the direction of the teacher's. Miss Phyllis Drummond and Miss Orveline 'MoCa.rville.

The hall was well fined with parents and visitors and very pret- tily decorated for this annual oc- casion. '

Miss Dianne Mallett, acted as chairman for the following pro- gi ' "Welcome" by Rhonda Reeves. followed by "rho opening Chorus" by pupils; Recitation. "Pa Buys It's Christmas." by CH1 Drill. "Christmas." I1! Junior Pupils; Dialogue, "Corr: Callers"; Duet, "Why Fall So Slow- Lv". by Donna and Marina Deighan; Recitation. "Why Is ItI" by Shel- don Rlley; Evercise. "watching for Santa.” Grade I pupils; DIIIOKUO. "Annoying Interruptions": Recita- tion. "I'm Worried" by Byron Bums: Step Dance. by Joyce Mur- phy; Dialogue. "Dad's Quiet Even- ing; Recitation. "Merry Christmas" by Dwayne Paynter; Duet. "Silver Bells" by Wave Reeves and Shirley "White Christ-

I-Iatfield. Encore.

mas"; Recitation. ”I-Lave You Bought Your Dad A Tie?" by Fairol Reeves: Dialogue. "Day After

Christmas"; Piano Solo. "The Peas- ant Dance" by Nora Scales.

Intermission and sale of candy.

Disioque. "Wanted A Housekeep- er"; Star Dri1L.by 1 Junior Girls; Tramp Drill. by '1 Junior Boys; Recitation. "Unfair to small Boys" by Louis Iuiov: Exercise. "Treat for Santa.” Junior Riley and Elaine Psyntsr; Dialogue. "Christmas Present Mystery." and lisp Dance. by Mary Paynter; Recitation. "When Peter Got Kissed" by Paula Rowe: Dialogue. "Naughty Mouse"; Recitation. "Why Csnit Girl's whistle" by Allan Handrahan: "The Christmas Pantomine With Carols”. speaker. 'Hsien Iwwe; . "Choosing Christmas Presents"; Closing Speech by Bobbie Jsrdine: closing Chorus. "Farewell Guilt- mes." by pupils.

Santa than arrived and distri- buted gifta to pupils and teachers. Treats were given to the pupils. Music for Garcia and Chcrusea was played by Mr. J. I. Isewis. am! for step Dances. Mrs. William Ciel- iant.

The National Anthem brought an enjoyable evening to a close.

Demands Rehabilitation Of Canada's Merchant Navy

OTTAWA. (CP) - Rehabilitation of Canada's shrunken merchant navy was demanded Wednesday by Howard Green. transport specialist for the Progressive Conservatives.

The Vancouver-Quadrs Commons member, speaking in the throne speech debate. said federal policy on merchant shipping has been "one of the most dismal failures of the Canadian government."

But he added he believes a bold policy now ”could yet save the

situation " Mr. Green said the Canadian flag fleet of dry cargo vessels,

which numbered 145 six years ago. has dwindled to 15. In the same period. gross .tonnage dropped from 928.000 to 69.000. lowest in 35 years. U. K. REGISTRY

About 100 Canadian-owned ves- sels are on Unitedgxingdom regis- try. transferred there to permit them to operate at lower cost to meet world shipping competition.

Mr. Green said one result I the small number of ships unde Can- adian registry is that practically no Canadian products are being carried in Canadian ships.

On the west cost. where no Canadian flag deepsea vessels carry dry cargo now, there is not enough shipping space for avail- able cargo. Mr. Green said. r

"If we had Canadian ships," he said, "there would be some mea- sure of control over the way goods are shipped and we could get car- goes carried."

OPPOSITE DIRECTION .

While every other maritime na- tion was building up its merchant fleet, Canada was going in the op- posite direction. Now.she had only about 500 merchant sailors at sea.

PEI Poultrymen Present Trophy

.-Mr. W. J. Andrew, East Royalty was elected president of the P. E. 1. Approved Flock Amociation at the annual meeting of the Association held in the Baptist Church hall Summersid . Jim .1lth. Vice presi- dent ls Walter Stavert. Freetown. other directors include Clifford Gaudet, Wellington. Keith Warren. Margate, Brent Currie Fairview. Bert I-laneveld. Montague. I". M- Nash was re-elected secretary- treasurer.

The meeting started off with a turkey dinner. Due to the very large attendance extra space had to be provided for the gathering.

The guest speaker was Mr. G. R. Wilson. Chief Poultry Production. Ottawa. I-Io outlined the National Poultry Breeding Progr and spoke of the great ed noes in poultry breeding during a past few years. He explained the work- ings of the new Random Sample contest which has been set up at Ottawa to test flocks across Can- ads.

other speakers were l-Ion. C. C. Baker. Minister of Agriculture. C. S. Scranton. Poultry Fieldman who presented Mr. Dingwell MacLcod of Vernon with the E. D. Benny- msn Challenge Trophy for his re- cent grand championship win of the dressed poultry classes at the Royal Winter Fair. B. W. MscPher- son. supervising poultry fieldman. Moncion. Dr. G. C. Fisher. director of veilnery services. Charlotte- town and 1". M. Nash. district of- floor. Moncton.

Board of Trade Delegation Walt: On Premier

A delegation from the Summer- side Board of Trade waited on Premier A. W. Mathescn yester- day to make application for a change In the turn-off from the Trans-Canada Highway to the.ro'sd leading to Summerside. The dele- gations was advised that change may be made this year. The com- mittee. in making repres ntstlon. pointed out that the turn-off was constructed in such a way that tourist traffic to Prince County would be seriously affected under the present set up.

Premier Matheson said he was favorably disposed to the idea. could see the need for a change and that the request of the dele-

gation would be given every cen- siderstioa.-S

In a general criticism of the gov- ernmeni. Mr. Green said it is get- ting more arrogant and tending to place more and mort importance on itself than on Parliament.

During the throne speech de- bate. which continued uncompleted through the first Wednesday half- sitting of the session. J.W. Murphy (L-Westmorland) sought construc- tion of the Chignecto canal to link the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Fundy in the Maritimes.

Find Boy Sleeping Under Small Shed

--A 10-year-old Summerside boy was found at 2 aim. yesterday morning asleep on the frozen ground beneath a small shed near the parking lot of smallmans Ltd.

The discovery of the lad was made by Constables 5. Berry and K. Champion. and further inves- tigation resulted in the recovery of a number of food items similar to those stolen earlier in the even- ing in a break at the Summerside Co-Op. A

Yesterday a second youth of about the same age was cked up by the police in connection with the break The boys will appear in juvenile court as soon as a. judge for this court is appointed. The late Judge L. G. Lewis acted in the capacity of juvenile court judge. and no new appointment has as yet been made. It is understood that several cases are awaiting the dis- position of this court.

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Famous S'side

his present owner Mr. Sheen had said that he would not sell him for any price.

Dodge Stables in New York, and

From Kentucky he went to the was handled there by the top trainer Pat Bowers.

From his first appearance in Bummerside following his purchase in 1952 by Mr. Sheen. this horse has been a highlight not only of race meets at the summcrsicie Raceway. but at agricultural fairs in sections of Prince County where he has made appearances by pub- iic request as one of the feature attractions.

News of his death yesterdav was received with grief and sympathy akin to that of an esteemed per- son.

Following the fire scores of phone calls poured into the home. and among the many visitors who travelled to the scene was a teen- age schoolboy from a village fif- teen miles distant who secured transportation tssummei-side when he heard the news, Ind teal-fully obtained permission to have one of the ears of the horse he had so clearly admired.

The fire was well advanced when discovered. and anxiety for the saf- ety of two live or six-year-old boys who had earlier been playing a-- round the barn existed for almost an hour before they were loacted at a home several blocks away

Two tons of hay and straw in the building added to the dense smoke and made it impossible for anyone to enter the building for some time aftsr-the arrival of the Summeraide Fire Department who fought one of the most stubborn fires encountered in recent months.

The loss of the building and con- tents apart from the horse. includ- ed the ssddle and harness of Johnny Doughboy. racing equip- ment. rscing, harness. and a power mower. . N 3. The loss of this lovely horse win be noted with regret by horsemen and race fans throughout the pro- vince. . 3