Whitehorse Daily Star from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada • 1

CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE YUKON TERRITORY -UK Whitehorse Star No. 22. WHITEHORSE, YUKON FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1946. Subscription $3.00 Year. Vol.

46. LLOYD RYDER MARRIED IN ENGLAND LAST MONTH AT IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. On Saturday, April 20 last, Pte. Lloyd George Ryder of the Canadian Scottish, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.

George Ryder of Whitehorse, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Joan Patricia Alexander, only daughter or Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Alexander of 91 Blenheim Road, North Harow, England.

The ceremony took place at St. John's Church, Harrow, with Rev. G. E. Ingle officiating.

The service was fully choral. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a Mage by her father, was attred a dress of white silk georgette, trimmed with Gui-pure lace. She wore a long silk -embroidered net veil, a head-Gress or orange brossom and silver shoes. She carried a shower bouquet of shaded pink roses, liliesof-the-valley and white heather. Miss Jean Wadham, a friend of the bride, and the Misses Eugene Alexander and Jean Pinkham, cousins, were the bridesmaids.

Mrs. Joyce Griss was matron of honour. The bridegroom's gift to the bride consisted of a gold-beaded chain neklace. Her earings of ivory orange blossom with gold settings were the gift of Mrs. George Ryder of Whitehorse.

The bridesmaids were each presented with filagree bracelets in blue and pink, the gift of the bridegroom. In addition they each received "Yukon" spoons, the gift of the bridegroom's mother. The eldest son of one of the most highly respected families in Whitehorse, Lloyd was born and raised here where he has a host of friends on whose behalf we extend to him and his bride heartiest conratulations and the very best of wishes for their future happiness and welfare. We understand they will be arriving later on to make their home in this community. They will certanly be accorded a royal welcome upon their arrival.

LOCAL RADIO STATION CFWH BEING TRANSFERRED TO CANADIAN ARMY. The local radio station, CFWH, which for the past few years has been operated by the U. S. Army personnel for the benefit of all in this community and adjacent area, will pass under the jurisdiction of the Northwest Highway System, Canadian. Army, tomorrow June 1st.

To mark the change-over a special ceremony is being arranged and will broadcast over the local station commencing at8.16 tomorow night. The U. S. Army staff will avail themselves of the opportunity to bid fairwell to their radio audience followed by the N.W.H.S. personnel who will likewise address the radio cudience.

May Day A Gala Celebration SPONSORED BY YOUNG PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION AN OUTSTANDING EVENT AND WELL SUPPORTED BY THE The Young People's Association of Whitehorse has proved its vitality. It has shwn the whole town that it could really work for the community. From the opening program over CFWH on Wednesday night to the prize giving on Friday evening, every event popped up successfully. And for twenty-four hours, the pulse of the town relly beat to the rhythm of its teen-agers. "Mister Grumpus.

meets the Y. P. Anyone who happened to tune in a little late to that programme over the radio and missed the introductory announcements thought for a while that it was put up by professionals and would conclude with the usual "This is your Armed Forces Radio But the many references to Whitehorse and Mister Warwick's enthusiastic talk on the Y. P. A.

brought the listener back to reality. "Strike up with the Band!" There was a crowd lining up at the door of the Capitol Theatre on Thursday evening, anxious to see the junior members of Whitehorse display their talents on the stage. Some had to go back. All those who got in did not for one moment feel they had wasted their time and money. Songs, instrumental solos and dances were generously applauded.

The "Kitchen Rhythm Breakers' "Sylvester and his Sazophone" and "The Gentlemen's Aid" sent the audience roaring with laughter. We wish here to thank everyone of the participants and especially their devoted Miss Camp, for the cnjoyable entertainment they served us. The climax of the evening of course was the proclamation of the May Queen. Joanne Keobke had already won the favors of the whole assembly as charming and witty master-of-ceremonies. Hence was she vigioously applauded when Mister Warwick, Honorary President of the Celebrations, proclaimed her Queen of the Day.

She was elected by a close margin over Kate Lee and Pat Keith. The three together were an inspiring symbol of Canadian Youth as they presided over the celebrations Friday afternoon. Old Man Weather forgot about his traditional rain on the 24th of May and spoiled us with one of these unsurpassed sunny afternoons that he spends so lavishly on our northern country. Though cloudy in the morning, everything brightened up for the colorful Queen's Parade ai one o'clock. Escorted by her two maids of honors, the Queen drove from the Depot to the, Ball-park in an antiquated Model preceded by a majorette and a guard of honour.

Once on the stand at the park, she was crowned by the President. Then literally the ball started HOPE FOR INCORPORATION DIMINISHES AS FACTS BECOME BETTER KNOWN. rolling: events telescoped in one another each packed with growing interest. The Boys' team of the Y. P.

A. fought a hard softball game against the Men's town team. To make the game more interesting, the two teams had exchanged their pitchers and catchers. The men's team finally won but with a rather small margin, considering the inexperience of the Boys on the diamond. Immediately after, the track meet started.

Hundreds cheered the youngsters, and the bravest of the less young, in races and jumps for the different age-group. The Public Address System stimulated both the contestants and the crowd into every event. During the whole day, the refreshment booths served much appreciated Revel Bars, Hot drinks, Hot Dogs and Coffee. And even though the war is over. Adolf, Musso and Hiro had to cash a terrific beating at the "Knock dem over" throw game.

At 4.30 the Girls team of the Y.P.A. bravely faced the strong squad of the Girls town team and took in a rather hard defeat with the cheerfulness characteristic to the teen-agers everywhere. The races went on almost till the end of the evening ball game between the R. C. A.

F. and the Canadian Army with the stunt races such as slow bicycle (Continued on Dave 6.) WHITEHORSE WILL BECOME CAPITAL OF YUKON IF TERRITORY IS EXTENDED. We are reliably informed that if the draft Bill to be presented to the Commons when redistribution is being considered is carried and a portion of the N.W.T. becomes a part of the Yukon Territory, provision is made therein for Whitehorse to become the capital of the Territory. Provision is also made for the appointment of a Commissioner and a judge as in former days.

It is understood that the present Controller will be retiring from office next July. Whether or not another will be appointed to succeed him is problematical, It is mooted that a change may be effected and that instead of a new Controller being appointed the Territory will be administered by a commisson form of government with certain members being elected and the others appointed by the government. It is also understood that the Yukon Territory, if extended by the addition of a portion of the N. W. will still be represented in the Commons by one member as at present.

Later, when increased population warrants it, provision is made for the Yukon to be represented by two members. At the second public meeting held in the W. H. Theatre last Sunday night, called for a further discussion of the subject of incorporation, it became more evident that the further the discussion advanced the more those present became convinced that the times were not propitious for seriously embarking upon such an undertaking. Some interesting facts were adduced during the evening which there is reason to believe were in reality an eye-opener to some of those presnt.

It was pointed out, for instance, that the total revenue paid into the Territorial Treasury by the taxpayers of Whitehorse at the present time in respect of taxes and license fees approximates $13,000. The total expenditures at present incurred by the Territorial government annually in the town of Whitehorse is a little over $30,000. In the event of incorporation the taxpayers would not only have to assume this $30,000 annual outlay, but also an additional amount (conservatively estimated at $10,000) for operating a city hall, employing a city clerk. etc. In short it would cost the ratepayers of Whitehorse, if.

incorporated, $40,000 or more a year before any further improvements could be undertaken. since it is stated that there are only 249 property owners within the town area and not quite 500 lots. For assessment purposes these lots are reportedly valued at $2,000,000. With a tax rate of which it is deemed would be necessary to levy, each lot would have to be assessed $4,000 to $5,000 in order to raise the $40,000 above mentioned. And we would be no better off then than we are now.

In short each owner cf a city lot would have to pay $80 to $100 a year taxes under incorporation. The question of installing water and sewerage systems was also introduced Someone in the audience stated it would probably cost a million doliars to instal these two systems in Whitehorse. And before any such work could be undertaken it would be necessary to submit the necessary by-laws to the property owners who alone could vote upon the same. But whatever the cost of such installations it is obvious that the property owners as a whole, and under present conditions, would not assent to any such major expenditures without being assured an adequate return upon their investment. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE A brief Memorial Day service was eld yesterday at 9 a.

m. in the 843rd Signals Battalion area. The speakers for the occasion were: Major Charles W. Reilly, commanding officer of the Whitehorse Sueply area: Capt. W.

J. Brown, district Chaplain and Major Thos. H. McGrail. This is part of the -wide observance of the Memorial Day holiday which is observed in almost all states in the Union..