MM-m di. it r 9 r h, tt. mm ..J Jul. . "4 ' '.J'j J H ,1m "ft V- -1- ; i2 .": !:!;' f ' tS i fmJfl ... ev... : IPcfticc Ruuctt Daily nt)B Friday, April 18, 1947 WARTIME SHIPS LEAD THE NAVY All Served in Rattle of Atlantic; Now Command .. Canada's Crack Ships - OTTAWA The eight operational ships of Canada's peacetime fleet are commanded by an imposing array of veteran officers of the Royal Canadian Navy. tfy ;Thcir decorations Include a r commander of the British Em pire, a Distinguished Service Order, four Distinguished Service Crosses, a member of the Order of the British Empire, six mentions in dispatches and a United States Legion of Merit. Few major war areas were missed by them, and at one time or another all served in the Battle of the Atlantic. h Captain of the fleet's largest ffnit and senior Canadian naval officer afloat is Commodore Harry DeWolfe, C.B.E., D.S.O.. D.S.C.. of Bedford, N.S. He commands the 18,000 -ton aircraft carrier, H.M.C.S, Warrior. -The UM.CS. Haida, a Tribal class destroyer, is captained by Acting Lt.-Cmdr. F. B. Caldwell, who entered the navy at Am herst, N.S., in 1934. COMMUNICATIONS EXPERT i "Acting Lt.-Cmdr. J. C. O'Brien ' Montreal ,s capUln of 'the t V" 1 '. wljj destroyer - Crescent. A communi- i x - :;.f cations expert, he took his earl7 "if it iff '' training at Royal Military Col i lege, Kingston, Ont. " Capt. K. F. Adams of Victoria and Acting Lt.-Cmdr. R. L. Hen-ncssy, D.S.C.. of Ottawa are both former commanders of the fa- mous wartime destroyer Assini- boine. Capt. Adams now com-jlj fnands the cruiser Uganda and 1 Lt.-Cmdr. Hennessy the destroy- J cr Micmac J"-' r ' Senior destroyer captain in 3?b Ulf ' 'the fleet is Commander H. S. Mm?-' - .! ' .2 it, Rayner, DJSfJ.fand Bar. captain of the recftly - commissioned Nootka. He is a native of Clin ton. Ont. jl " .4.' ' i a tT.ii . it . i oi "ama wamax ana ana Acting Acung Lt.-cmdr. L.i.-i;mar. J. E. Wolfcr.dcn of Taber, Alta., both started as ratings in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve. Wolfenden still is a reservist, the only commanding officer who is not a member of the permanent R.C.N. Hotel... T irlii H JL "Pull to ouc &ML ;TiMiT.-iiii.-r.iii.....i arrivals Pr!ncc Kupert H. B. Thompson, Vancouver: D. B. Bjornson. Sunnyside; J. Krause. Ketchikan: Earl Johannes, Vancouver; O. A. Mix. Ed monton; J. II. Cunliffe. Vancouver; Mrs. G. Storey, Evelyn; Mrs. H. Morris. Salvus; Mrs. J. R. Cakter, Terrace; Mr, Mrs. I. V. Hall, Edmonton The Seal of Quality BRITISH COLUMBIA'S lb. m t UlfMLi'W I' CAI f 1 IVI 7 1'IIONLS 11C and m Courtesy and Service IIisCTIL 'MOTOR ASS'N AGE PENSIONERS J FORMED AT Plans for assisting old " Ik- It.. W Slf,,. , Side. Mike, there s a mesi of bricks behind nil" Wallace's and Riipcrl Peoples Slore Hi Girls! Have ya'seen the New HI-GIRL Dresses? They're Here! Sizes 10,12; 14 and 16 yr. HI-GIRL DRESSES Wo thought so much of them'-that we broke precedent and ordered them for both stores. HUT KACII STORK HAS DIFFERENT OUTSTAND-LNO STYLES. $3.95 -$4.95 NONE HIGHER Smart, new, fresh styles how on hand. Wallace's Dept. Store and Peoples Store Yes, the worst is over but it is no time to let your coal bin run low You get speediest possible dc-livery of your favorite known brands of coal from us. But don't leave ordering too long. ALBERT & McCAFFERY LTD. FUEL AND BUILDING MATERIALS age pensioners were discussed at the quarterly meeting of the Women's Co-ordinating Council held Tuesday afternoon In the Civic Centre when 18 members, representing various women's groups in the city, decided to launch a program to augment Ihe financial and physical re quirements of the city's pension ers to as great a degree as pos sible. A ways and means committee consisting of Mrs. T. Boulter, Mrs. J. S. Black. Mrs. T. Solllen Mrs. L. Doiron and Mrs. A. S. ; Haines was organized which will report back to the next general meeting on July 17. Chairman of the meeting was Mrs. George Rudderham, counr cil president. The Jinancial report, read by Mrs. D. Orchard McLeod, show- and ed that the council has a balance cf more than $200. THIS AND THAT PRINCE GEORGE A branch of the British Columbia Automobile Association was formed this week at Prince George, a step toward the organization's objective of creating branches in all strategic centres of the province. Initial enrolment was more than 100 members, and enthusiasm was high. Organizers of the Prince George branch were J. Harry Black, president of the Prince Rupert branch, H. F. Bird, secretary manager of the B.C. Automobile Association, Vancouver, and F. Brown, a director of the Association, also of Vancouver. "Prospects indicate that the Prince George branch will have over 500 members and will be a real force toward getting good roads in the central part of! the province," Mr. Black said after his return to Prince Ru- nprt. "Thp territnrv If tt-lll rnvr , j .v. 1 will run north from Cash Creek n the Cariboo, east as far as, vicBride, and west to Burns i Lake." Officers of the Prince George i club, elected at the Initial meeting In the Prince George Hotel,; are: ' j Honorary President. Mayor Jack Nicholson. President, Thomas Richardson. First Vice-President, M. S. Cainc. Second Vice-President. L. Proppy. Treasurer, L. F. Rutledge. Secretary. Mrs. Avis O. Robertson. Directors: Alderman II. 'Assman, P. E. Robertson. G. D. Bo-ant. W. Gilbert. G. S. Wood. L. E. Strom. B. F. Harris, W. E. Kirschke, G. M. Wilmot and W. Ranby. The new association assured Mr. Black that it would work in close co-operation with the Prince Rupert branch In an effort to organize motorists along the whole line. Plans were made for a tour this summer of both associations to Smlthcrs, where an organizing conference will be held. rnnce ueorge memoers aisoi spoke of plans for a huge cara van Irom all parts of; the prov Ince to travel the new Hart Highway to Dawson Creek when It Is opened. Dawson Creek residents, they say, arc planning a huge celebration when the highway Is opened. Lumbermen of the" Prince ! Ocorge district, who were In con ference at the same time the Automobile Association branch was organized, assured the motorists that, as industrial users of the highways, they would co-operate fully In any effort to improve the highway system. Catholic Ladies Hold Card Party An enjoyable card party was held by the Catholic Women's League In the tcheol hall last night, with 23 tables In play. Mrs. W. Lahtl, C.W.L. president, wes general convcr, while refreshments were under charge ol Mrs. N. R. YouiifC. assisted by Mrs. L. Doiron, and Mrs. J. Bou-zek. E. J. FUrpatrick, was in charge of the cribbage and whist tables and C. P. Ualagno directed the bridge. Mrs. J. J. Glliis was cashier. Prize winhers: Bridge Ladies, Mrs. II. Skat-tcbol. 6,140; Mrs. Miller 2,110; Men O. R. Hull 5,570, J. Hardin 2.000, vkJiiiH mi DANCING WITH A QUEEN-TO-BE Princess Elizabeth, heir-apparent to the throne of England, Is shown dancing at a party given in honor of the British Royal Family at Durban, Natal, Her partner is Llcut.-Comdr. Vincent Forrester, who commands the South African naval reserves at Durban. Social D fashion show which featured surrealist. intcrpreutions of what is worn publicly only under the most unusual circumstances, chuckling as Rotarlan models came out in garments described by commentator Martin Stuart as an "advance showing of men's fashions." Most advanced of these, ac cording, to a popularity poll among the guests was the modest white underwear sported by moaei jonn McLeod, who re vealed it after doffing a flaming dressing gown. So popular was this costume that Its model received a vitamin packed corsage of tendet carrots. ,Model H. T. Lock fluttered young hearts with the most probable costume of all a spring ensemble of grey flannel trous-els with sports Jacket. Harold Whalcn's bathing costume was definitely the latest thing in 1800. It featured a "pure Shetland wool with imported lace frills and pantlc legs." Two other sides of a gentle man s life were revealed with grace by Don Ritchie in an oinas (Contributions to this section will be welcomed) Rotarians ProVe Tea Parties Also Are Men's Game; 600 Attend Club Function The strictly feminine connotation usuallv attached to tea parties fell before the onslaught of the Prince Rupert Rotary Club Thursday afternoon when the club's first annual daffodil tea packed more than GOO guests into the Civic Centre auditorium. The real gauge of the affair's success was the fact that the guests lingered. . ' They lingered to witness the ' Thompson, P. H. Llhzey and The home cooking booth was under the direction of W. D. Vance. J. E. Boddie. and Dr. G" Montgomery, while the various drawings were directed by William Terry. Gordon Durkln was general convener for the function. Drawing prizes were donated by various club members, and were won bythe following: No. 252, Anton kacseon; 527, Rce Montcsano: 304, W. E. Dell; 149, Miss Betty Sutherland; 937 Mrs. May Hyndman; C4, J. O. Steen; 403, Mary Ross; 44, Don Wong; 618, Irene Vance; 268 Mrs. A. A. Antclla; 119 Mrs. J. Addchnan; 703, Mrs. T. II. Priest; 707, ClllJ Ham; 294. John Mc-Lccd; 433, Mrs. J. L. Lee; 452, V. Johnson; 536, B. B. Mitchell: 81. Grace Wood; 849. Mrs. J. Munthe; 719, Mrs. B. 1IH1; 332, Mrs. C. E Bcrncr; 209. S. Wcs-cott. Door prize number was C91. Nurses Shudder evening costume that was def- As Rouee Banned inuciy in me iwuigni oi iasnion, and a hunting ensemble model led by Clifford Gllker, complete with coat hanger and dangling pots and pans. They lingered to visit the tents pf Abou-bcn-Blakabl, scer-cx-traordinary who told the future with a crystal ball and of Allen Cussl and Professor Tonl who got the same sort of information from tea cups. These mystics normally arc known as o. R. S. filackaby, William Bussey and A. P. Crawley. They lingered to enjoy refreshments provided by R. G. Van der Sluys and served by sollcltlous Rotarians. Col. S. D. Johnston. SUNDERLAND, D-.ig, 0--rFot biddcu to use cosmetics, sonic nurses at Sunderland Royal Infirmary .vald Ihey would fceck other Jobs "where they nave more modem Ideas." "Wc know Ihe ban is unpopular," an Infirmary official told reporters, "but. It has been decided lipstick docs not go well with nurses' uniforms." The nurses disagreed and one said: "While I'm pasrlng a mirror while on duty I shudder at the sight cf mysc!. Lt makes me i wonder if I shouldn't change rourers x places with one of the patients Whist Ladies. Mrs. C. LaFon- for the afternoon were club j I'd hardly look worse If I'd Just talne 179; Mrs. L. Keller and Resident L. W. Kergin, Jameslccme out of an anaesthetic." ivus. j . uaron m, tnc former winning the cut of cards; Men, y. Rlffou 175; H. Pe'ttcrsen 144. Crlboagc Ladles. Mrs. Bug-vinka 1171; Mrs. Shorthill 1065; Men. A. Astoria 1184; Dick Pollock 1072. POLICE MOVE TO SMITHERS Constable James Ccwglll, formerly radio operator on the provincial rolioe boat P.M.L. 15, and prior to that attached to the city force, has been transferred t the Smithers detachment of the provincial Dolice. He left on Wednesday night's train for the interior town. He is replaced on tihs P.M.L. 15 by Constable W. B. Clark, of Victoria, who arrived earlier this week. Hockey Scores National Toronto 1, Montreal 3. Junior Hockey Toronto 6, Moose Jaw I I ( AUNT JEMIMAS ARE ALWAYS ) ! (GEE, SIS I ) LIGHT AND flUffy AND EASY AS ,7 EVEN A ( I '2-3 TO FIX LEARNED ) FIRST GRADER JNAT INMME ECONOMICS! knows i k irCK-T- TODAY 'til SAT. Rita HMOItT!! (ilenn I lllill , CAPiroi llHNI UUIM ROMAN REPORTER PROOF READER DUEL AT DAWN ROME TAP) It finally happened, A Roman reporter airt a proof reader fought a duel todaythe first In post-war Italy. According to an anonymous writer for the newspaper Mom en to Sera, who said he witnessed the event, this is what occurn-d: Commcndatorc Mario Galeffl, a proof reader, and Tttilio liat-tlstlnl. a reporter, became . in volvcd In an office dispute and decided to carry the mattd- t.; the field of honor. The nature of the dispute was not cxplai:, cd, but It is almost traditional In Rome for reporters to dis like proof readers and pruut readers to take a dim view cn reporters. With their seconds the two men met at dawn outside a fenced-in enclosure in the hear of the city. Waking a sleepy and disinterested caretaker, the argued him into opening the ga' -and then took the field. The I. mf m I mJ HI I OK GatJ FHUJ 1,1,1. SloMtM Kk 1 47 JO cc yocvt I XT I w SAT iM ' "" ' I, ALSO L'MLK UUTuox NttVS battle oc ful ve who ,!..,; over 409 crusMM bloiKl AHci klcelun : the twu j ciled. The, proof nvrt. and lii 1 1. : on lime f ' In 1 After i Ml I ttclrt 5 " I You a ,4 Nttj MAIKIO THIS WAY rf! 1TttmTt litre is waiili fki r. cil wticndr id ihe bilk ,fjl A olunJirji)firifiMH ). thin. I'oucsiion of I ' - .n( l.tl'J. piece it indiciiion only of an ipprtcittioj for fine thirty but i iliKriniioiiinj tine. c j r v ittti v GALVANIZED WARES Tu hs Boilers Oil Cans I'ails Sprinklers (isirhagc Cans THOMPSON HARDWARE CO. HP; 255 Third Avenue PHOTOGRAPHIC Developing, Printing Enlarging Coloring PORTRAITS and I'ASsroilTS Chandler & Covill 216 llli St. P.O. Ifox tf'l3 PRINCE UUl'KKT, B.C. ANSCO PRODUCTS INCOME TAX Returns Prepared See R. E. 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