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P, MONDAY _FBAC'I.‘URE! BOTH Wll-IBTQ- wg, Wallace H0811! 01 “haw” W, brought to the Prince ucuutr Hospital on Saturday hull"! ""- tured both her wrists when she nu from‘ u» storied“: While 5195111213 windows. Th! fracture! were set and she is recilW Wm‘ fortably-r-s ,_._...._. FOX HUNT-The first fox hunt SVSI held m the Maritime Province-i took place on IMdayls-st 0n UPWB Farm, the estate of Dr. J. S. Jen- kins. Twenty-four riders followed the hounds in the exciting event. The chase took the riders through both woodland and open Mun"!- The head and tail of the fox were awarded to Frederick Seaman and Miss Jessica Jenkins, the foremost riders. A hunt ball was held fill‘!!! evening in the club rooms at. Crow- lands.

._CELEBRATES NINETIETH BIRTHDAY-—-Mr5. Katherine Arth- ur of Russell Street, Sunlmersidc. celebrated her ninotieth birthday on Saturday. Mrs. Arthur is quite active in spite of her years and takes a great interest in the life o: the rnmunity. She is very clever w h her fingers and has just wmpleted a. lovely braided Hi8 for one of her many friends. On Sat- urday afternoon a munber of eld- erly ladies called and took tea with Mrs. Arthur and wished her many happy returns.—S

The people of 'I‘racadie Cmss will mourn the loss of one of their most esteemed residents in the person of Mr, John A. Mclnnis who passed gway at his home on Monday, Oct. 33, in his 78th year after an illness of four months.

He leaves to mourn besides his sort-owing widow two daughters, Mia Charles Smith and Mrs. J. J. Mc- Askill and four sons Andrew, John J, and Alexander of Tracadie Cross and Allen of Waterville, Me., also two sisters Miss Elizabeth Mcinnis and Mrs. A. Mcisaac of ‘rracadle Cross.

LAID T0 REST-The funeral of the late Mr. Frank Nicholson, 360 Fitzroy St., was held on Friday af- ternoon from the home of Mrs. J. A. Messervey, to Zion Church. thence to the People's Cemetery. It was largely attended. The pail bear- ers were Messrs Parker Moore, Hed- ley Weeks, Hugh MacKay. ROY Quigley, Dr. Blanchard and A. A. Hennessey. Rev. G. Carlyle Web-Bier and Adjutant Stevens, of the Sal- vation Arniy, officiated af- the church and grave. The Masonic Or- der was in attendance, the service at the grave being conducted by Capt. Kemp,

WEDDING BELLS — At the

United Church parsonage. Com- wall, on Thursday at 1.30 pm» Oct. 36th, by Rev. D. K. Ross. B.A., Neil Daniel Livingston of New Dominion, to Florence Mac- Kenzie, daughter MacKenzie of Long Creek. The bride and groom were ably supi ported by Miss Margaret Taylor and Mr. Campbell MacPhee and a group of friends and relatives were also in attendance. The bride is a graduate nurse of P. E. I. Hospital and is well and favourably known by a large number of people in this Province. The Guardian wishes the happy coupls every success as they begin life together. Mr. Livingstone has a farm near Afton Hall, New Dominion, where they will reside.

UNDERWRITERS MEET - A

meeting of the Underwriters’ Asso- .

elation was held Friday evening at the Canadian National Hotel. Mr. Bernard Hughes, President, occu- pied the chair and introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. D. R. Ferguson, Winnipeg, Inspector of Branches for the Great West As- surance Co., who delivered an in- tercsting address on insurance, stressing the great benefits to be derived by the policy holder in limiting up otions with the company. A hearty vote of thanks, IIIOVBd by Mr. A. R. McInnis and seconded by Mr, Milton. Stewart was tendered the speaker. Several other matters relative in the busi- ness oi the Association were taken ND and dealt with.

It will be good news to our citi- Wis generally to learn that a Brunt of $20,030 from the Federal Government has been obtained for the purpose oi removing the clay from the centre field of the Prov- incial Exhibition race tracks. Charlottetown, in fill in the low Darts in front of the Railway “Y” and between it and the main rall- Vfly line from the 600 yards to 900 Yards butts. 1111s will involve the removal of llWlI-rfi of 70,000 cartlcsds 0f clay, which it is estimated will take 00 horses and carters and from 200 to I00 ehoveihrs upwards ,cf six week!

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will be out down to within one foot of the level oi the race track.

In order to facilitate the egress and ingress. fences will be removed It 5W0 Dolnfssothatthecartscan pus through easily {r9111 u“ m- hibition Bruunds. The workmen will also have use of the stables for tools and other purposes.

The congregation" of Vaileyfield lost its oldest member in the pass- ing 0f Roderick MathssoxnGrand View on Saturday, October 21st in the 94th year of his age. The late Mr. Miatheson was born in Skye in June 1840 and came to this country with his parents, Murdock Matheson and Mary MacLean, in the Fall of the same year. They settled in the Milli.

TUESDAY —S'1'EAMER IN PORT - The Danish steamer Pholix, from Bos- ton, arrived in Summerslde on Saturday evening to load seed and table stock potatom for Paul A. Murray of Charlottetown. The steamer has a capacity, of about 85,000 bags. Owing to the bad weather she did not start loading until Monday morning. S.

LAID '10 REST-The funeral ol the late John Beaten was held from his late residence, Hunter River, on Sunday afternoon, October 29th to the People's Cemetery, and was very largely attended, despite the inclem- ent weather. The service was con- ducted at the home by the Rev. Mr. Crabtree, oi St, John, N. B., assisted by Rev. F. E. Boothroyd of the Uni- ted Church. The pail bearers were as follows: Robert Siiliphant, Don- ald Andrews, James Waye, John Spence, Daniel MacDonald and Hammond Bertram.

Tho annual meeting of the Miri- iaterisl Associated, was held in St. Patti's Ball, Charlottetown, on Mondiy, October 30th., with a fair attendance.

President E. J. Chisholm presid- ed. and conducted devotional exer- cises. Rev. C. N. Blown rePOTWl on the Oxford Group Movement. and the prospects of a vistation to the Maritime Provinces. No defin- ite arrangem nts have yet been made.

The Nominating Committee. con- sisting of Messrs. Brown, Raymond and Vinwrit, submitted their re- port, recommending the foiowinfl officers for the ensuing year. which was unanimously “willed!

The regular monthly meetin; °3 the I, 0. D. E. was held yesterday afternoon with the Regent. Mrs- J- A. Mathiesofi. presiding.

A letter from Miss Nicholson. lady Superintendent of Fsicvuwoud Hospital, was read, asking the r. o. n. 1:. to spcnwr u W1-

Th5 ‘ expressed Niffel ‘m the illness of Mrs. J. A. MacMiils-u in Montreal.

In order to raise money for im- medlam needs it, was decided that a dollar be paid by Mb F-Wiim- Th, Immjgpgtlgn committee was asked for clothing for some Enslliill settlers who were in need. A num- ber of parcels were ready-

An appreciativg letter written by one of the English school boys who visited the Province, and who was the guest oi Mrs. Mahtleson was read.

Mrs, n. H. Rogers reported for the League of Nations Committee. and asked that the usual money b, voted for prizes on rescue work in the City Schools.

A letter of appreciation from My, 11;, Ben]. Rogers, I. O. D. E. scholar, now in England, was read. The Regent was asked to 91MB a wreath on the Great War Monu- ment in memo y of the fallen.

Last Fall the campaign to raise funds for the new King's County Hospital resulted in viruses for a good deal less than half the amount mquited for even a moderately equivlmi building. In view of the present financial conditions, the trustees deemed it unwise to pro- ceed with the orillnal plan.

The urgent need for hospital ac- commodations still remained and acting m the suggestion of many of the subscribers. the trustees care- fully considered the purchase of a suitable private “dance. Several available properties were examined. and that of Mrl. Ada Green, Mos-l- tsgue, formerly the Royal‘ Hotel, was finally purchased, alqng with all the land and buildings in connec- tionthercwith, for a very reasonable sum. This building is sufficiently large for the work, having twenty- two rooms, with capacity for ten hospital beds, up-to-date heating. plumbing and lighting. In compar- ison with the larger proposition. this building can be operated at the minimum cost and give excellent service. Slight changes will have to be made in the interior, and con- siderable equipment procured (some of which is already on hand). It is

‘Crozier survives besides one son,

—DIATH 0!‘ MI. CLAUDE DI L. BLACK-Citizens of Summer- sidc learned with deep regret of the death on Mondaymnming of m. Claude do L. Black at 01 years of age. Mr. Black, who had been in failing health for some time. was taken suddenly iii on Sunday and rushed to the Prince County Hospital, where he passed away on Monday morning about ll o'clock. The laid Mr. Black belonged to Amherst Ind came to Summeraidc ten years ago. For some part of that time ho did business at the general merchandise store, former- ly ran by C. C. Dickie. About a month ago he retired from busi- ness and lived quietly in Summer side. Mr. Black was a very quiet man with a kindly but retiring disposition and was held in high esteem by his friends. He leaves to mourn his widow. also of Amherst, and two sisters, Mrs. W. W. litter of Sackville, N. B., and Mrs. Louis S. Smith of Toronto, to whom much sympathy is extended. S.

m. Samuel A. Carruthsre a well known res'dent of Carleton Siding died suddenly at his home on Monday morning. Mr. Carruthers was 74 years of age and was the son of the late Robert S. Carruthers of Carleton. Hewasawelltodofamlerwith one of the finest farms in the dis- trict, he was also a successful fox rancher. He belonged to the Church of Scotlan‘ and came of one of the pioneer families and an excel- lent citizen.

He was married twice, his first wife, a. Miss Bell, having predeceas- ed himlmany years ago, one daugh- ter, Tisy, of the first marriage is living in the Canadian West. His second wife formerly Mrs Jessie

Robert and one daughter. Miss Ruth, at home also one sister, Mrs. J. C. Gillespie of Carleton Sitting, and to whom sympathy is extend- ed. The funeral takes place on Wed- nesday at 2 p. m. from his late residence to the Kirk Cemetery at Cape Traverse-S

WEDNESDAY

LABORI JOB COMMENCED — Great activity was evident at the Exhibition grounds yesterday where a large number of laborers and carters began work on the federal unemployment scheme for the re- moval of ‘clay from the race track centre to the railway property. ‘The work is now well under way and will be continued for several weeks until completed. MINISTER INJURED-A pecul- iar accident occurred on the Saint John bound train on Saturday af- ternoon when a lady's travelling case fell from a. parcel rack, striking Rev. J. S. Macarthur. minister of the First Presbyterian Church here. The case struck Mr. Macart-hur on the head and in- flicted a cut on his scalp. First aid was rendered by sleeping car con- ductor W. H. A. Cox. The injury was not a serious one-Moncton Transcript.

PREPARING INFIRMABY — As was anticipated, little‘ la the way 0f work is required to fit the old P. E. I. Hospital for use as an Infirmary, for which purpose it has born leased by the Provincial Government. The building provides more accommoda- tion than is required lt present, and the sections not in use are being dis- connected from the plumbing and heating equipment. rho building will be ready for occupancy by the end of this week, and the inflrmary inmates will be removed to their new quarters next week.

There passed away at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, aritish Colum- bia, October 2, i933, Mary Ann I-Iar- ris, widow of Lemuel Wallace Harris of Charlottetown. Prince Edward Island. Private funeral services were held on ‘Thursday afternoon, October 5th, Rev. Dr. J. S. Hender- son offlciating. llntombment, The Abbey, Ocean View Burial Park. Mrs. Harris was the daushw‘ 0! "l9 late George and Anne Ferguson Walker, Charlottetown. She is sur- vived by three daughters, Mrs. C. D- McEachern, Mrs. I. H. Morrison and M", '1‘. r. Daly, and one smud- child, Enid Harris Mcllachern, all of Vancouver, B.C.: also two brothers. Charles Young Walker, Vancouver. 5nd Qeorgo Sutherland Walker. Al- mqn, Massachusetts. James Walker. reaming 1n G111, Indllfll, and 111mg, charlottetcwn, are half- bmthers of the deceased.

Arl artist to the finger tins. M11- l-isrris excelled in painting and mu- sic. In the past ‘zany have been charmed by her beautiful singing. ghg was an active member of Zion pl-dgbyterian Church before leavifil Charlottetown with her ruins hm- fly m April, i904. Her husband had passed away in January of that year. Of Mrs. Harris lt can truly

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‘Ni I800 and respected citizen passed awn-y at Lakevilie. August 4th. in the person of Mrs. John S. Bhs was born at Cable Head in 1861 and came to Lakeville about Wily years ago where she resided until a few years since when she went tofrruro, N. B., to live with her son.

‘micro posed peacefully away on Oct. ‘I at his home in Hunter River, Robert A. Bagnall at the age of 74 years. The deceased was the second son of the late Edwin and Christie Bagnall and was born at Hazel Grove where he continued to live and carried on farming very suc- cessfully until nine years ago when he built a beautiful home at Hun- ter River where he and his loving partner lived until his passing.

-—DEAT'l-l 0F HENRY MCNEILL —News was received by Mr. Daniel McNeill, of Summerside, of the death in Oakland, California, on October 30th of his son, Harry, at 54 years of age, following two serious operations. He leaves to mourn his widow, two children, Harry Junior and Margaret; besides his father, and three brothers, James and Eben in Sumrnerside; William in Oak- land, California; also two sisters, Mrs. J. E. Blager, in Schenectady. N.Y., and Margaret in Summerside. to whom sympathy is extended-S.

DELlGllTFUl/TEA-A most suc- cessful and enjoyable afternoon tea was held yesterday by the Wo-he-lo Club at the spacious residence of Mrs. W. R. Aitken, Longworth Ave- nue. Delightful muslc was render- ed during the tea hour by Miss Nan Shaw, popular Charlottetown artist. The dining room was appropriately decorated with Halloween trim- mings and cut flowers. Little Miss Billie Bourke attended. the door. The guests were ushered to the drawing room by Miss Florence Platts, where they were received by Mrs. W. R. Aitken and Mrs. Ivan Home. Mrs. LeBaron Tait and Mrs. Percy Gulli- son poured tea. They were assisted in serving by Mrs. Arthur H. Duvnr and Mrs. George Wood, Miss Anna Mair, Miss Mary Lowthcr, Mrs. Her- bert Mlchahelias, Mrs. Walter Wil- son, Mrs. James Montgomery, Mrs. Harry Cudmore, Mrs. Theodore Bayer, Mrs. George Tweedy, Mrs. Jack Sterns, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. James “Tait, Mrs. Frank Stew- art and Mrs. Fraser Morrow.

Friends will regret to learn of the passing of Mrs. Letitia Campbell, widow of the late Captain Gclenn

ter, Mrs. Hugh McLean.

Mrs. Campbell had reached the advanced age of 93 years and had enjoyed the esteem of a large 611116 of friends in her long and useful life. Mrs. Campbell had been in failin health for some time and her death was not unexpected but many friends will miss her cheery greeting when they called to see her. She was a staunch member of the Kirk Church and will be buried in the Kirk Cemetery at Cape Traverse. beside her late husband, who pre- deceased her many years ago. Besides her daughter with whom she lived, there are left to mourn two daughters, Mrs. John Stewart, of Boston and Mrs. Charles Stewart of Vancouver, B.C., to whom sym- pathy is extended.

A very pretty wedding was sol- emnized in St. Dunstans Basilica at 5.30 Monday morning when Marion Grace, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Clark was united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony to Arthur Wilfred. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Davey, Rev. Inuis Dougan performini; the ceremony and celebrating the Nup- tial Mass.

Mrs. W. H. Soper, sister of the bride was Matron of Honor, whil! m. w. l-r. super ably supported W groom.

As the bride entered the Cliurfih on the arm of Mr. Lea Bryeninn. by whom she was given away, Miss Bessie Blanchard, organist, rendered Mendclssohrrs Wedding March and also presided at the organ during the ceremony. Pleasing solos, the “Avc Maria" (Luggi) and “Hail Heavenly Queen" were rendered by Mr. Albert Blanchard. during the service.

The bride was bccomingly gowned in blue velvet with jacket and hut to match and carried a bouquet 0f maiden hair fern.

Mrs. Soper, the Matron of Honor. wore a Burgundy velvet dress and hat and carried a. bouquet of chry- santhemums.

A delightful wedding breakfast ul- which ware present the bridal pm-ty and immediate relatives, was served at the home o! the bride after which Mr. and Mrs. Davey motored i0 Borden when: they proceeded by train on a honeymoon trip to Boston and New York, the bride's sviils sway costume being a coat trimmed with green and green hat.

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51110118 the many pretty and use- ful gifts received by the popular young couple was an electric floor lamp from. the employees of Davis dz Fraser where the bride was for- merly employed. and an electric floor lamp from the employees of the C. N. Telegraphs where the groom is s. popular Morse operator.

Mrs. Samuel I ‘vingstone departed this life on Oct. 6th, at Murray Har- bour, after a lingering illness lasting two months, aged 74 years. Her maiden name was Mary Catherine Horton, the daughter of Ambrose Horton, and his wife Jane Lowe. She was born at Murray River, and at l’! years of age married Mr. Sam- uci Livingstone of Bonshaw. Of this union four sons and three daughters were born. After the marriage the young couple resided at Long Creek, West River, P.E.I., but shortly after moved to Murray River. Later on they bought a piece of timber land at Hopcfield and with her brave good husband, courage and resolu- tion and faith in their loving and gracious Heavenly Father reigning supreme in the bosom of each of them, they faced the great and hard funk of clearing the land and carving their living out of virgin forest, for themselves and their increasing and growing family, where they spent

the most of their lives, until they | sold out and moved to Murray Har- bour to live with their noble dutiful son, Mr. John Livingstone, his wife, and two beautiful young daughters.

THURSDAY

—PASSES AWAY -- Mrs. George Woozisirle of Knutsforcl passed away in the Prince County Hospital yes- tel-day afternoon after a lingering illness at the age of 56 years. Mrs. Woodsidc WRS before her marriage lvliss Julianna Rayner, of O’Leary and was most highly esteemed for her many fine qualities. There are left tn mourn besides her husband, the following sons: Elmer, of Dex- tcr, Maine; Beacher, of Connecticut and Robert at home; also one grandson, George Harris, whose par- ents died when hewas an infant, and who was brought up by his grandmother, also four brothers, Robert and John in Massachusetts, David of Bangor and Addison of O'Leary and three sisters, Mrs. Wil- liam Turner, O’I.eary, Mrs. I.ra. Hardy, Howlan and Mrs. Thomas

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STORE ENTERED - McLeod‘; ltufo. which also contains the Post Office, at Kinross, was broken into on Monday night and a quantity of ulfllref-tcs and tobacco stolen. Th8 matter has been reported to the R. C. M. P.

—ISLAND 1108.81! 0055 TO PIGTOU-Don Baker recently ship- ped a fine Island bred horse weigh- ing 1675 lbs. to Pictou. The animal was purchased from James Sullivan of Wilmot and was one of the fin. est horses to be shipped from Sum- merside for some time-S.

The second library branch under the camegie Library Demonstration was opened last evening at Souris. where a largely attended and most enthusiastic meeting was held. Premier MadMiiian and Miss Nora Boteson, Librarian were present, and among others addressed the meeting.

ALWAYS BUSY - One of the steadiest and most useful employees of the City Council is Frank Duffy, the W011 known paper gatherer on the streets. Frank is always on the go, quietly and industriousiy picking up the stray papers careless people throw upon the ‘streets. The job suits Frank and Frank suits the job admirably. Long may he continue at it.

The schoolhouse at Heatherdale, a few miles from Montague, was burn- ed to the ground last evening. The fire which was oi’ unknown origin was discovered about 10.30 by resi- dents living in the vicinity of the school. As the blaze was well ad- vanced at the time of its discovery, it was impossible to make any effec- tive eflort to save the building.