Anniversary Greetings from the Warden of Restigouche Co.

Joining in the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Campbellton, Peter Fraser of River Charlo, Warden of the Municipality of Restigouche, extends the following greeting:

"On behalf of the Municipality of Restigouche I wish to extend greetings to the people of Campbellton on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the town's incorporation.

Long regarded as the keystone of the county's municipal structure, it also ranks high among the commecial centres of the Province.

"The Citizens of Campbellton are to be congratulated not only upon the fine appearance of their town and its beautiful location, but also on the progressive spirit that has carried them through calamity and depression and which no doubt is, in a great measure, responsible fr the town's good financial condition at the present time."

Peter Fraser, Warden Municipality of Restigouche

A SKETCH OF THE WARDEN USING HIS OWN WORDS

Born at River Charlo, Restigouche Co., 63 years ago. Following a five year apprenticeship with the Robb Engineering Co., Amherst, N.S., went to U.S. A. Lived there 20 years. Became connected with the automobile industry in its early days and since 1920 has conducted a joint farm and garage business at River Charlo.

Has represented the Parish of Colborne in the County Council since 1931 and was elected warden in 1938 for a term of four years. Is a supporter of the Conservative party on the principle, that of two evils choose the least. Endeavours to keep politics out of municipal affairs.

Is a Past Master of Restigouche Lodge F. & A. M. and a member of several other Masonic organizations including Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

Is a Past President of the Caledonian Society of Restigouche and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. In religion is a Presbyterian, but not strong on the octrine of hell. -- fire and brimstone. Believes there should be a place of that kind for characters like Hitler, but feels that County Councillors who have conscientiously wrestled with Municipal and Relief problems during the past ten years are deserving of a better fate.