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TODAY and SAT.

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Large Audience Hear Outstanding P r o - gram At St. James’ Church Hall.

A concert that was l dellsht to all lovers of music was PIP-W"- ed in St. James Church Hall last night by a well known group of local artists under the auspices 0! the Church Choir. The large aud- ience applauded most enthus-

1TOIIDAY fiend SAT. DAILY 3.15 _ 1.00 - s45 PM.

EDWARD Eve. 26c, 32¢, an. i]

Jrmfder in Mercer County on the

pkmc E ma. m, 2st.

llackie Cooper ‘In . , ‘sq-rough Guy?! ‘. Prince Edward T‘ A boy, e. hunted krunlnsl and a

flog. figure in one of theJtIBHBB-Bl/ adventures the sfi his 9V5!

brought to theatre audiences ,in’ "Tough Guy,” new romance of the Secret-Service which is now

plnying at the Prince Edward_ Theatre with Jackie C0013" J@_e_ph Caliela and Rirl-‘Iin-Tin.

Jr., 8.3 the three principals.

It is unusual in that it is neither a man and boy picture or a dog picture, but a combination of three chiiractcrs in a comradeshlp that goes through thrilling escapes, Ilfgh-powered drama and an amaz- ing series of adventures. Against these is played the drama 0f the relentless pursuit of the Federal Secret Service, never giving up its IBR- .

Jackie Cooper plays a role new lo him, in that it is more mature

an usual-the part of s. boy

ut approaching high school a g, Jackie establishes himself as

e yolmgest character actor on file screen in his clever portrayal. Joseph Callele, gives a deft picture of o crook regenerated by friend- ship and companionship. The do! actor, son of the famous Rin- flrf-Tln of silent days, bids fair to follow in his fathers footsteps-

IQester Franklin, who,’ directed "Sequoia," directed the new pic- ture, with Harvey Stephens , Jean Hcrsholt, Robert Greig, Edward Pawley, Mischa Auer and Robert Warwick in the cast. v

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thmry that the baby died in his home here. glndications the grand jury was going into the whole background of qcase strengthened a'belief that auptmann, who almadylles un- wgonc a dress rehearsal of pre- uratlons for his death, would not e tomorrow night. arden Mark O Klmberllng, who h d thcexccutloner‘; hand Tues- dbfi night at the grand jury's re- qtait, said he would prolong Heupt- moon's life as long as he could leg- ally while the Wendel investigation under way. Hauptmanlfs 83h warrant specifies he be exe- c bfil some time "during the week ‘ arch 30." ' '

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Victor Jory In “Escape From Devil’s Island”

The

dreaded Devil's

Island,

painted in fact and fiction as the hell-hole of the tropics, serves as

the locale for a highly melodrama called "Escape

exciting FIOIXI

Devil's Island." a new film which

opened yesterday at the

Theatre.

Capitol

Victor Jory is seen as an adven- turous international spy who es-

capes a sentence

t0 Devil’s I5-

landonly. to go there voluntarily in ifmad attempt to free his com-

bis sweetheart,

escape plans.

freedom.

and exciting

their respective

$513,658 in 1984.

vioua session.

mammal»!

Tile romantic theme tragic tum, climuxed by dcnoucment. Rice and Foster do splendidly

patriot-in-crime and the father of

Florence Rice.

Stanley Andrews ,the old convict, includes Norman Foster falsely condemned prisoner, in the A strange triangle of confused lovalties re- sults when Foster meets and falls in love with Florence Rice though he is HWEIC of llcl" with the man responsible for his

a. young, love

relationship

takes a a. novel JOY)’. in

roles. Fred De

Gmsuc wrote the original story, adaptcd to the screen Snell and Fred Niblo. Jr., Director Albert Rogcll dramatic and colorful production. Added attractions are Chapter 11 of the "Buck Jones" serial and o. comedy featuring Andy Clyde.

GUVERNMENT R E P ii R T S

The report of the Chief Super- intendent of Education, tabled yes- terday in the Legislature, shows that during the school year ended June 30. i935, there was an enrol- ment of 18,247, 9,219 boys and 9,018 girls. The enrolment showed a de- crease of 101, but the attendance an increase of 97. were engaged, an increase of three over the preceding year.

The total expenditure on edu- cation was $575,701, compared with

by Earle which gave a

652 teachers

The report of the Carnegie Lib- rary, given by Miss Bateeon, Di- rector, shows the revenue for the year $33,792 and the expenditures (including salaries $9.639 and books 817,145) '00 be $31,175, leaving a surplus of 82,601. The grant from tho Carnegie Corporation was $69,- 714 in‘ 1989, $22,500 in 1935 plus l. Provincial Government grant of $2,000, There ale 31,960 books. Tile circulation in 1935 was 261,020. The report of the Prince of Wales College by the Principal, Dr. Rob- ertsofl. shows a total enrolment of 404 students against 461 the pre-

PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT

, The seventh annual report of the Department of Public Health inchldffw the report of the Vital Statistics for I935 was tabled in the Legislature yesterday by the Min- ister, Hon. Mp-k R. McGuignn. Dr. Keeping, the Deputy Minis- tar, reports that in i901‘ the Con- odion Life Innis-once Officers‘ Ao- gociation ant/cred into on agreement with the Government and pledged their financial assistance for over 5 period-of five years, both; totbolircemezlttohllef And ly curried‘ out that obli- ptloluflm n. result of tnflfm- unciel mum» the Delirium been oble to

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iasticelly all the numbers on the

program.

The first section of the two- part entertainment was made 1m of’ operatic solos by Mrs. J. A. Law- son and Mr. and Mrs. Raoul my- mond and readings by Mrs. A1‘- thur Roper.

Excerpts from “Martha!” a semi- uerious opera in four acts compos- ed the second part o! the delight- ful program.

Mrs. J. A. Ifawson read a part of the paper on opera which had been prepared and read by Mrs. K. S. Rogers at a meeting of the Women's Music Club several weeks

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The following was the first part of the program: Aria-Mind‘ Song-Puccini, Mrs. J. A. Lawson.

evy, (b) Barbiere de Seville-Ros- sini, Mr. Raoul Reymond.

Karr, as an encore Henry Drum- mond’s posm, “Little Bateese", Mrs. Arthur‘ Roper.

So Arias-(a) — "Adieu"

prayer from Torrens-Puccini, Mrs. Raoul Raymond. Accompanlsts, Mrs. Rogers Mrs. Reymond.

It was a fitting opening to the program which was to follow, the various artists, well known to Charlottetown audiences, were sel- dom heard to better advantange. and enthralled their hearers in masterful renditions.

The second part of the program consisting of excerpts from the opera "Martha", proved to be as

and

The composer of this semi-ser- ious opera wus Frederick Von Flo- tow and the scene of the action wa; laid in the old market town of Richmond, England.

There were six leading characters -Lady Harriet Durham, Maid-of- honor to Queen Anne, Mrs. A. Roper; Nancy, her maid and friend, mezzo-soprano, Mrs.’ farmer, buss, Mr. Charles Mnc- Kenzic; Lionel, Plunkett’s

tenor, Mr. Percy Williams; 'I‘ristram. Lady Hamlet's bass, Mr. Charles MacKcnzic;

M. Stems, Mrs. F. Nash, Miss D. Tait, Miss D. Baker, Miss B. Hues-

Burns, Mrs. N. MacLean. Con- tinuity and story for each of the

ers. Mrs. G. E. Full played in part

of ladies sang the introduction “Why lvmlst Ev’ry Joy Be Banish- ed?" with lady Harriet and Nancy in duet. Next came the chorus of maid servants on their way to Richmond Fair supporting the t trio, Lady Harriet, Nancy and Si: ‘Iriarenn.

The music for the second act in-

cluded about everything in the realm of opera, fine solos, duets. quartets and choruses, brought

forth the great musical ability of each and every performer. They gave, the quartet and maids’ chor- us “I Can Sow Sir," "The Spinning Quartet," the duet “Kind and Gentle is the BlKlIlZ9I"-—M8-I'$hll and Lionel; and the ballad, “The Last Rose of Slunmer" was verv beautifully sung by Martha, Mrs. R0

per. In the hunting scone in not three Nancy and the chorus song the Huntress Chorus, and once more the Fair scene with LionePs solo "None 5o Rare," and the finale with quartet and chorus.

Sentenced Ami Fined In Liquor Conspiracy Base

(O. P. by Guardian's Special Wire) HALIFAX, April il-Lelt of l8 Maritlmero to be convicted of a $1,000,000 liquor comp‘ cue, Jack Creighton of Riverport. N. 8., was sentenced by deputy $019614- iary Magistrate J. L. Muclinnon to poy e flue of 91.500 and servo I month's imprisonment. "Uniform penalties should, I

freight bound freight left the rails about a mile east of Richmond station at 1.45 yesterday afternoon. The track was slightly damaged, ties being broken and the train delayed four hours. -Bass~- AiIlB-S—(8)—LS Julve-J-Ial- car was pushed to one side in order to permit the passage of the regu- lar west bound passenger Readinp-Atthe Concert-Louise and an auxiliary train left Char- lottetown at 3.30 to put the car, which was loaded with lumber, on the rails. ‘rrainmen did not know what caused the car to leave the from "Manon," Masenet. (b) Aria. track,

The young people of St. Church, Crapaud, have organized a branch of Peoples Association and have held regular January last, with a membership of thirty-six. Social evenings eluded a Valentine party, tuffy pull, a debate, a sleigh drive, a sing song, a St. Patrick's Day night, and card party. The officers for the year are: President, E. R. Norton; Vice Pres-

greutly appreciated as the first Idem w’ R Macnonfflw seem“ P?" Jgdgglg éfxtggnciehe applause ary, Margaret Wilson; ‘Treasurer, 3W“ Y ' N, W. Molyncaux; Chairman of

Program Committee, M arj ori e Sturdy; Chairman of Social Com- mittee, Mrs. Louis Shclren.

Increased demands for charitable - purposes was announced b Mr. soprano’ Henry Dalton y charities committee. at the regular . wealth monthly meeting o; the B, 1, s, 155g S. Henderson, Plunkett, a y night. The president, Mr‘ J. H‘ MC“ fosm- Kenna, occupied the chair. There brother, afterward Earl of Derby, W85 9 full illieildilncc of officers. Sir The st. Patrick's Day play was very cousin, successful, Mr. J3sepli ltfulonc re. ported. A resolution thanking; all Chorus of ladies and chorus of who assisted in making the per- maids. The Serenadcrs under the formnncc a succes was passxl at direction of Mrs. G. E. Full, Miss last hizhTs meeting.

tis, Miss L. MacKenzie, Miss P. The followig urc the directors of the Y's Men's Club for the ensu- ing year: Me srs. Claude smith, acts were given by Mrs. K. S. Roz- Wllligm Massey, w_ R. Mpage, Fred Small, Malcolm Irwin, James Hashim. F. J. Holman and Edwin the overture of the opera. Chorus Johnston They were at the regular weekly meeting lust night. The annual meeting o.‘ the club will be held the first week of May at which time the newly elect- ed officers will be installed. Before

among themselves a president and other officers. some discussion took place last night on the constitution and by-laws of the organization. NLr. N. D. McLean, the president, occupied the chair.

C. N. V. R’|.-'I'he armual inspec- tion of the Charlottetown division of the R. C. N. V. R. was conduct- ed last evening Oreery, R. C. N., director of Naval Reserves, Ottawa. The men were inspected at work and the Com- mander was highly pleased with the showing and complimented the men on the turnout and on their athletic activities. Conunand- er Oreery was also pleased with the building. which he claimed to be one of the best Naval Reserve buildings in Canada. The wireless station also came in for favorable comment as the best in Canada so fur m naval reserves is concerned. annual training will be carried on Summer cruises will be arranged on receipt of the schedule of the ships. The local Naval Division is in command of Lieutenant Jock Connolly. He took

GUEST 0 HONOR AT REG]. MENTAL DdNNnfF-col. F. I. An- drew und Mrs. Anrrew were guests

of honor atsRel m1 <11 ‘ammo by ofllcergs mo“ m"

; cmsuwnvarowu GUARDIAN

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:..::::; - """' "M" "m" -" RE-OPENING’ POLICE COURT — At the Police _ 0F _

Court yesterdaydeé dflgllk 537956951011 - - ‘ '

s" "s" "m s ~"‘ '" UR" STORE mm m sroaemou - The 0 ‘

firemen were called about 9:40 lut - _ 0N _

night for a fire at Mr. R. T. White's, Elm Avenue. The blaze was in a storeroom and was under control when the firemen arrived. Some of the goods were slightly damaged.

T0 FACE CHARGE HERE — A man arrested in Amherst will be brought back to Charlottetown to face a charge of obtaining money under false pretences. it was learn- ed lest night. Detective Corporal Cordwell of the Mounted Police left yesterday to escort the man to Charlottetown. He was in custody in the Nova. Scotien city on request of the local R. C. M. P. detachment.

ILLEGAL SHOOTING CASE PROBE!) — Constable Heath and special Constable Jenkins of the R. C. M. P. were investigating reported infringements of the Migratory Bird Act. On the premises of a man at Mt. Stewart they found the carcass of a large Canada goose which they believed had been shot. Pl secution will follow, it is understood, the case probably coming up next week.

FREIGHT CAR DERAILED — A car attached to a West

about 100

The derailed

trains

YOUNG PEOPLE ORGANIZE- John's the Anglican Young weekly meetings since

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B. I. S. MONTHLY MEETING -_

WILL HOLD

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to‘ hold similar conversations with France and Belgium.”

Referring to the last question, Mr. Baldwin said "the conver- satlons at present under discussion will, as the secretary of State for Foreign Affairs explained in his statement, relate t0 the immediate situation pending negotiations.

“His Majesty's government," the Prime Minister continued, "cannot "agree to a lmstponement of these conversations, which it regards as an essential element in the restor- ation of confidence which is neces- silry for the success of the negotia-

ons." » -

Aime Defensive

Capt. MacDonald then asked Mr. Baldwin to assure the House that the conversations would be strictly controlled by the Cabinet and that their aims would be defensive and “not for the purpose of waging war on Germany. as suggested by Mr. Lloyd Gcprge."

The government will exercise strict control over the conversa- tions, the Prime Minister declared. ' George Lansbury, Labor, then asked whether the use of bombs, gas and bombardments of cities would be discussed.

“On the question of the use of gases." Mr. Baldwin said, "I agree with Mr. Lunsbul-y that it ‘is one of the most alarming problems the whole world has before it today, and I have hopes we may be suc-

chairman of the

Y'S DIEN ELECT DIRECTORS-

announced

hat time they will elect from

ANNUAL INSPECTION OF R.

by Commander

usual starting the first of June.

command in Jilly lust following the retirement of Lt-Oommander Buntain.

of the light

think. be handed out to those equally guilty in the some off- ense," the Mogiotrefc doom-ed. placing Creighton in the some category u six Nova Hoof-tune con- victed and fined u total 0f $5.100. Crown prosecutors 0d bl-

ohlsholm und received pot-milled to appeal untencoo impoood on the six baffle tho full bench. stiffer sentence; should have bear lmvbaed. the Crown submitted.

of dflouo m us: Tlllll17§,'°“°“ l gon-

orul unitotion, etc. The noon of the Provincial huutorium Comminiou also up-

ffl I938 of 84,908.01, Ielhfllll

I $38,637.28 ti! . m’ msoua. ‘hi. Zfinwir

tl

WPQII fore Chief Justice Sir Joseph The

‘IIQUUCIDOMtIIEUIIII-i

hone end their wives lest Mono;

night. The function was held uyt Orowlande. Major Dover's residence, North River Rood. C01. Andrew has retired so commander-cf the P.E.I. htHol-aean hagbegn . Lcwther. commander was pm- eenfnd with o beautifully dngruvod silver tray by the reulment. Hie Honor Lt-Govcrnor Demon, mm. ororrOoionel of the Light Home, presided of the dinner; which y“ I!» “WNW! Brindle: mm- beru, Oouunonder of M. D. no 6.

nunuansmmau

CAIDUTI‘ Imie ‘Ion: of Bur- ma won t Profelsionul Billiard: Ohlmpldfllhip of Indie as. Chow- lleo, bolting lid. Huhem of

ccssful in bringing together the nations in regard to the proposals which have come from Germany on this point, and I hope they will be dfifllt with and possibly settled." ;~David Lloyd George, pursuing the cohtroversy which he began in the Home of Commons with Alfred Duff Cooper, war secretary, over the dangers of the general staff confer- once, declared in the Times today that "in 1914 the chain of military arrangements between the opposing groups infb which the powers were divided was responsible for pre- cipitatlng the war by making nego- tiations impossible before time was given them to mature.

“So it will be now," the wartime prime nlinister continued.

Franco Bcjeoil -Plln

PARIS, April 2._-France will reply to Chancellor Hitler's peace plan by BSSGIUIIK its acceptance would mean the end of the League 0f Nations, officials said tonight.

The French will contend Hitler ls “attempting to dictate to Europe in the same manner that he em- ploys in his own country."

The government also probably will ask for a hurried conference with Great Britain, Belgium and Italy, at which it will demand re- jection of the German counter-pm. posals

Officials said a response to rm- ler’s ofler drafted by Premier Albert Sal-taut and Foreign Minister pier. re-Etienne Eandln tomorrow will denounce Der Rcicbsfuehrers dc- cleration but will any France is not 01081118 the door in negotiations.

"Germany must be made to real- ize that hel- violation of L-ocarno hard on the heels of so many con- 9111190?! advances. has killed all confidence in hie word." said an of- ficial.

Death of the M88110 would result from adoption of the , the ofliclal said, because it would "end, once and for all, collective security" by substituting bi-lateral pacts, ‘unevenly distributed throughout

0 Youth

3131-119. April 2. — Chancellor Hitler tok the first sup tonight, in 5 vast scheme to recruit ull youth bo- tween 10 llld 1B in organizations where they will be taught Nuxi ideals. l

He coiled the first two classes of boys and girls, aged from l0 to ll, to the Bwutiku banner. Recruiting will continue until April 20.

Youth leaders will scour the 009ml’! until than in efforts to pol-I, gouaiezuchjiiilrerlmborn in 1m and

o n e “ mm: o " or "mi-l" Ilrls" ornn tionl.

The F a ra dor’: Work Of Healing

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Manager, Agnew-Burma Shoo Store, Charlottetown

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Competitive Zone Ex- press Rates Extend- ed to Include Prince Edward Island. _

(C. P. by Guardlani Special Wire)

MONCTON, N. 3., April 2—J. D. McKeaum, Saint John, was elected chairman of the Trans- portation Commission of the Mar- itime Board of Trade at the an- nual znetlng here today. He suc- ceeds l). R. Tumbull, Halifax, who was elected vice-chairman, re- placing Hon. A. P. Paterson, Saint John.

In his report retiring president Turnbull estimated that e. saving of $100,000 had resulted to the shippers of the Maritime Prov- lnces as a result of the activities oi’ the Commission. He gave n. brief outline of the activities of the commission since it was re- organized and the benefits that have accrued, pointing out the necessity of an organization such as the transportation conunission, whicnln its functions, he said, was similar to that of , the transpor- tation department of the larger boards of trade throughout the North American Continent. Mr. 'I‘u.rnbull in referring to the trans- porting problems today said:

I" rlmlnotory Methods a