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On the night of Jan.’ 8 upwards 0! ellllly llersons met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jewell. North River. Ind Presented their son William with a splendid set of bu. ncea aa a token‘ for hie valuable service as a. mail carrier between

v2 North River and Kingston.

_. QELIIIATE 00TH WEDDING ' ANNIVERSARY - Mr. and Mrs. Beniamln Madmen. Oymr Bed E1000. are Melvin: the congrat-

J. ulations of their many friends on the occasion of their 00th wedding.

anniversary. They were especially y remembered by the members of their family who presented them

with a well filled purse. '

There passed peacefully away at North Rustico on Nov. 18th after only a brief illness Mrs_ Annie Gauthier at the advanced age of 88 years. Born and brought up in Newfoundland the late Mrs. Gauthier came soon after her mar- riage to live at North Ruatico, where, with her husband. the late

'-~-~'~Aneelm Gauthier, she spent the Ireeter part of her life.

SYMPATHY EXTENDED - The sympathy of their many friends goes out to the sorrowing family of the late Mrs. Mary MacLeod, whose

death took place on Saturday last,

at her home Evans Corner, after a brief illness. Deceased was a native of Murray Harbour. P. E. Island and the remains were taken there for interment, leaving Trenton on Wednesday morning accompanied by members of the family, -- New Glasgow News.

GOVERNMENT A P P 0 I N T- MENTS-The Provincial Govern- ment at a meeling on Friday made the following appointments: Act- ing Provincial Librarian, ‘Miss Jean- Gill; Library clerk, Miss Jean Fraser; special tax officu- for coi- lecting arrears of taxes. Mr. J. Mc- Curdy Bell, Cape Traverse; J. P's. m. George H. Beer, Kingston, Mr. Lelth E. McLeod, Charlottetown, Mr. Angus Beaten, East Point; Clerk of the Court, Port Hill. Stan- ley Maynard. East Point.

fire. started by a defective kitchen flue. raged through the three-storey Vernon Hotel at Vernon yesterday- The building was completely dea- iroyed and loos was believed to be in the vicinity of $20,000.

Nine persons were in the hotel when the flames were noticed shooting through the kitchen roof. All escaped uninjured.

Volunteer firemen tried to halt the blaze but, fumed by a, strut; vvlnfl, lite lire aprgaq qmglgy through the building before any. thing except a few pieces of the guests’ clothing could be saved.

The building was owned by A. Sullivan. The log wag partly gov- ered by inaurance.

—SUCCESSFUL RANCHER IN ENGLAND -—- Mr. Edward Dawson. formerly of Carleton Siding. ls now in Cumberland, England, managing a large fox ranch. Fox ranching in England is developing to a. large scale, many rich gentlemen having takcn great interest in the fur busi- ness, and are investing large sums of money in fox ranches. Sons and daughters of these gentlemen work

as pupils on these ranches. Mr. Dawson has three of these pupils with him, and two hundred foxes. Mr. Dawson has been in Canada for nine years, spending all this time on Prince Edward Island. During his stay here he made many friends. who will be pleased to hear such good news. Wages on the ranches in the Old Country are mucll higher than on Canadian ranches. Mr. Dawson's ranch is situated in the beautiful lake dis- trict in Cumberland. He is hoping to some day visit all his old friends in Prince Edward Island.

The funeral oi the late Mrs. Mary Heller. widow of the late Isaac Sel- ler, Union Road. Lot 33, who pre- deceased her 42 years ago, and the cldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John McMillan. Brackley Point Road. was held at the home

- . »of hcr daughter, Mrs- J. L. McLeod,

25 Kent Street, on Friday, January 23rd. The deceased passed peace- fully away January 21st after an ill-

1 .. Jless of three weeks.

She leaves to mourn and cherish her in loving memory four daugh- tcrs and four sons, namely, Mar- garet (Mrs. ‘J. L. McLeod) and Katie (Mrs. W. B. Prowse) both of Charlottetown; Hilda, (Mrs. G. H. Goring) Seattle, Washington; Mgb-

' " el (Mrs. J. D. Lamont) Winona. 0n-

tario; Waldron, Somerville, Mesa;

‘ "Morley and Melville, both of Ed-

monton, Alberta; Heber, Regina, flask. Three predeceased her, name- ly Bessie, (Mre- J. W. Rodd) Rev. J. Artemas and Leslie. Two sisters "also survive, namely, Mrs. James McLean, of this city and Mrs. Col. J. R. Allen, Covehead.

WO-IIE-LO CLUB TEA-The an- nual tea of the Wo-he-lo Club held Friday afternoon at Sirchwood, the residence of the President. Mrs. Reginald Aitkan, was a. decided auc- cees financially and socially. There was a large attendance of ladiea and a most enjoyable time was apent. This club. whulich is compos-

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"more paued peacafully away at the P, E. Island Hospital on Jan. 1. 1930, the nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Diamond. Robert William. after two weeks illness. His condition became serious on New Year's Day when he was taken to the hospital where he had the best medical attention and tender nurs- ing but earthly skill could not avail and his gentle spirit returned to God who gave it.

-FUNEE,AL SERVICES — The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Gallant was held Friday morning. January 01st at 0 o'clock from her late residence to St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Summerside. Rev. Eugene Murray celebrated the Requiem Mam. The pall bearers were: Jos. Gallant, Michael Arsenault. Emm- uel Gallant, Joe Gallant. Mlllllfld Peters and Joseph L. Peny. Inter- ment was in St. Paul's Roman Ca- thoiic Cemetery. Service at the grave was conducted by Rev. Mon- signor MeLellam-S.

—-MR.S. POND AT FUR SALES --Mrs. John Pond, now in England. was in Fredk. Ruth's Fur Rooms the day before their January Sales. They had 21.000 skins in their alle- tion. A curious coincidence is that a niece ofthe late Mr. Pond is one cf the heads of the Pledk. Huth, 00., and arranged for Mrs. Pond to go over the show moms. The broker told her that a large per- centage of Canadian silver fox pelts this year have a lot of brown in them. He says, at present the ma- jorlty of good skins come from Norway.

OFFICERS ELECTED—The foi- lowing officers were elected at the annual meeting of Charlottetown Womens' Liberal Club: Patrcnesses, Mrs. Charles A. Dunning, Mrs. Peter Sinclair, Mrs. A. E. McLean. Mrs. T. V. Grant, Mrs. T. A. Camp- bell, Mrs. B. W. LcPage, Mrs. J. P. Maclntyre, Mrs. W. H. Dennis, Mrs. Mark R, McGulgan, Mrs. T. W. L. Prowse, Mrs. A. R. Allen, Mrs- J. A- Campbell and Mrs‘. Marin Gal- lant; Honorary President, Mrs. H. J. Palmer; President, Miss Florence Dbrslly; Past president, Mrs. J. A. Lawson; First Vice president, Mrs. Edgar l-Ieartz; second Vice Presi- dent, Mrs. Reuben MacDonald; ‘Third Vice President. Mrs. E. T. I-Iiggs; Recording Secretary. Miss A g n eIs Williams; puffCSpODdlTll Secretary, was male Lowe: Trees- urer, Mrs. James ‘Gormlcy; llblecu- tivc, Mrs. Frank L. Dillon, Mrs. C. W. Kelly, Mrs. I. Maclntyrc, Mrs.

D. J. Riley. TUESDAY

LAID T0 REST—Thc funelal of Mr. John A. Rowe was held yes- terday from Zion Church, service being conducted by the Rev. pr. legato and the Rev. H. D. Ray- mond. The Masonlc service was held at the grave. The pail-bear- ers were Messrs. Ilclnucl Willches= ter. W. S. Butt, A. J- Houle, George Macleod, Charles Williams. The

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were killed in 1083 when a (Nllllt train crashed into the rear of the auxiliary clearing the load ahead.

FUNERAL SERVICES-The fou- eral of Mr. William A. MacCalluum took place yesterday at 12.80 from

ion Church, the Rev. Dr. Legate

nducting the service. The pail bearers were Messrs. John W. Dic- klc. Arthur Cudmorc. Hammond Ford, Kenneth Matheson. Christo- pher Ford and James Pbrd. The service by the Orange lodge was held in the church. Interment was in Ebeneacr Cemetery, the Rev. Mr.

' “ pc officiating at the grave.

GYEO CLUB MEETING — The regular weekly meeting of the Gyro Club last night was presided over by the President. Mr. Simon Paoli. The meeting was devoted exclusively to business. Plans were made for ex- tension work ln the Club. Reports from different parts cf the country regarding the Christmas tuberculo- sis seal sale campaign continue to come in and the expectation is that when all the reports are in a record will have been established. Plans wele also made for Club social ac- tivities during the remainder of the winter months.

I. O. D. E. MONTHLY MEETING —Regula.r monthly meeting held in rooms of chapter in Legion Build- ing. Regent, Mrs- J. A. Mathieson presiding. Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. The

Treasurer reported a small balance on hand, and plans were discussed to raise money for the many activi- ties to which order is pledged. Cor- r. p- ‘ included letters of thanks for greetings at Christmas season from sick and absent mem- hers, which included Mra R. M. Le- gato, Mrs. H. J. Palmer. Miss Win- nifrcd MacLcod; letter from Mrs. John Stewart, Convener of mldow- ment Fund Committee acknowledg- ing receipt of contribution to Fund.

..'FUNERAL SERVICES-Th: funeral of Mrs. Amelia Lavie took place at St. Mary's Church on Pri- day mcrulos. Jan. 24. The Requiem Mus was celebrated by the pastor while Father Crckcn officiated at the grave. The late Mrs. Lavle (nee Amelia Paquetl was the daughter of the late postmaster. Marshall and Mrs. Paquct and was a woman who enjoyed wide popularity. In ill health for the pest few years still her death makes a saddened home for her son Michael who is left to mourn. besides four brothers, Dan of Charlottetown, Leander, of Bos- ton. William and Marshall of Sou- rls; two sisters Sophia, Mrs. Bren- nan of this town and Miss Evan- geline Pequot, of Boston.

The death occurled at the Sail- ors‘ Ilome, Staten Island, New York. on January 27th, of James D. Mc- Intyre, a native of Fairfleld, P. E. I. Mr. MacIntyre was engaged in fanning at Fairfleld and in his

Rev. Dr. Legato officiated at the grave. Interment was in the Peo- ple's Cemetery."

Mil-S. MESSERVY LAID TO REST-The funeral of Mrs. J. A. Messervy was held yesterday from St. Paul's Church where service was conducted by Rev. H. D. Raymond. The pall bearers were Lieutenant- Governor DeBlols, Hon. T. W. L. Prowse, Dr. s. N. Robertson, L. A. Hassard. L. B. Miller, James Has- lam, Hedley Weeks, John P. Whear. Mrs. Memervy was buried in the People's Cemetery. A son, Rev. Robert Messervy of Toronto, con- ducted the services at the grave- side.

PROVIDENT BOARD ELECTION. —An election is now being held by the members of the Intercolontal and Prince Edward Island Railways Provident mind of two members to represent them on the Provident Fund Board together with another two who are appointed by the rail- way, who, with the Vice President and General Manager compose the Board. The candidates in the field are as follows: The employees rep- resentatives on the present Board which is out of oi'l'lce at the end cf March next are B. A. Bourgeois, Regional Treasurer. who has re- cently retired on pension and George S. Ryan, conductor. of this city. The Island members have again nominated Mr. Ryan and are working hard for his re-eleetion and as the territory consists of the Mar- ltimePl-ovinces and Quebec they have a lot of work to do. The feel that the services on the boa ren- dered by Mr. Ryan will be a fac- tor toward his re-elcction.

Almcet on the very spot where four railwaymen lost their iivea in a cclllslonjour ycars ago, m1 on- gine driver and a. fireman were in- jured yesterday in a train derail- merit.

Just after a special doubleheader plow train left Tignlsh to open up the track to 0'Lcary yesterday morning. the wing-plow which the two engines were pushing struck a hard snowdrlft near Handrahanb cutting and Jumped the rails.

The plow went down a 10-foot bank and the first locomotive was jarred from the rails and turned over into deep snow. The steam- guage and pipes in the engine cob were twisted and broke. and driver Edward Cantwell, Charlottetown. and fireman Ernest Delghan, lum-

t meraide, suffered scalding from the

hot steam. They were only able to escape from the cab with dimoulty. Both men were rushed the short distance to Tignish when ti!!!

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early years followed the sea, sall- lng in Gloucester cl‘ to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. He then went to Texas and carried on n. contracting business for a num- ber cf years. He returned to Prince Edward Island about forty years ago and resumed farming near Scu- ris. On the death of his wife and only son, he lived alone for a short time, and had the misfortune of losing his house by fire. He then sold the y'all-field property consist- ing cf 60 acres, to Mr. P. A. McIsaac, M. P. P., and went to Staten Is- land where he spent the remain- der of his days.

Mr. Macnltyre was a man of more than ordinary intelligence. vrith a retentive y. and could relate many interesting tales of his sea-faring experiences.

I-Ie was married to Mrs. Frank Lute (nee Teresa I'm-cl of East Point, and is survived by one stepdaugh- ter. Sister Mary Agneta of Spring- field. Mm. A brother, Peter Mac- Intyrc. editor of the Chicago Tri- bune, died about forty years ago.

The deceased was a nephew of the late Bishop Mat-Intyre, a first cousin of Rev. Father A. J. MacIh- twe. Charlottetown, and an uncle by marriage of Mr. P. A. McIsanc.

The annual meeting of Saint Elizabeth's Church. Springfield was held in the Church on Monday January 27, at 1.30 p. m. with the Rector in the chair. The meeting opened with prayer. The minutes of la-t year's meeting were read and approved. The treasurers report was read by J. Ernest Hashim. Esq. in the absence of the treasurer, and showed a satisfactory financial condition.

A vote of thanks was passed to the churchwardens. Major Robert Howard and J. Ernest l-laslam Esq. for thg splendid work of the past year in the painting of the church building, the extensive repairs to the steeple. and tbe raising of the fund; necessary for there purposes. A vote of appreciation was passed to J‘ E.’ Harris m. of Charlotte- town for his kind advice regarding the. repairs. The Rector in his re- port thanked the W.A. of the parish for their work of the past year and especially for the entertaining of my Diocesan W. A. at the semi-an- nual rneettng. in June. Special mention was made cf the formation of a young people's society, and cf the faithful work of the Lay-Read- er, G. I... Haelam Esq. in conduct- ing the services in the Rector‘: ab- aence

The officers elected for the encu- ing year are: Ohurchwardens: J, Irnelt Havam, Ibo. Clarence Hae- lam. Esq; Vestry: Maury. H. Ibrd, G. L. ‘I-laslam, H. Binney Haslam. Hyatt Haalarn, William Heslam,

g Robert Howard: Vestry-Clerk: Mrs.

Clarence l-laslam: T‘ . Miss

Muriel Haalam; Envelope Secretar-

ies: Mira Muriel Hulam, Mlsl Ame- ‘ 0o

Two resolutions asking 'o_r im- proved transportation services to az-(i from this province were pass- ed at a special council meeting of tile Charlottetown Board of ‘Plate lat night. The President, Mr. J- J. Morris. presided.

The annual pariah meeting of Saint John's Church. Crapsud. was held in the Church on Monday, January 2'1, at 2.30 pJn. with the rector in the chair. ‘There was a splendid attendance of women as well as men who took a keen in- terest in the affairs of the Church. The meeting opened with prayer followed by the reading of the ullnutes of previous meetings.‘

The officers elected for 1906 are: Churchwardens, Messrs. H. R. Profitt, A, D. lumen; Vestry, Messrs. Davld~ Sherren. J. Whit- field I-lowatt. Heath MacVittie. R. P. Rogerscn. Fred C. Sherren. Clark Fall; Vestry Clerk. Mi‘. _J. Whit- field l-lowatt: Treasurer. Mr. l". C. Sherman; Delegate to Synod, Mr. W. Fitz-Alan Stewart; Substitute, Mr. Pied C. Siren-en; Representatives to D. C. 9.. Messrs. Heath Mac- Vittie, Louis Sharron, Chester Stordyi Sidesmen. Messrs. R. P. Rcgerson. Clarke Pall. Ionic Sher- ren. Reagh Sherren, Clifford Sherren, Edward Norton. J. Pied Fall, Nelson Molyneaux, Stewart Sherren, Charles Logan,‘ J. Whit- field I-Icwatt; Envelope Clerks. Mr.

Chester Stordy. Miss Marjorie Sturdy; Auditors, Mrs. Thomas Best. Miss Muriel Best: Rectory

Committee, Messrs. David Shel-ran. Clark Fall, John Parker, Reagh Sherren, A. D, Inman, Louis Sher- ren. R. P. Rcgerson; Janitor, Mr. John Parker.

WEDNESDAY

--THE LATE MRS, CHRISTO- PHER. LOWTHER-The sympathy of their many friends goes out to the family of Mrs. Christopher Lcwther, whose death took place at her home on Sunday morning at the age cf eighty-two. Mrs. Lowther was much beloved by her neighbors and highly esteemed in her home community for her personal fine qualities and the was held in high regard also by the Searletcwn Methodist Church of which ehe was n. devout rnembe. She loaves to mourn one son Major cf Scarle- town. also one daughter Grace. Mrs A. McKenzie, Kensingtolt. Her husband predeceased her some years ego. With her passing Scarle- town has lost a friend whose name will long be remembered.

There passed peacefully away at her borne in Carleton, Friday. Jan. l0, 1930, Mrs. Alder Wright in her 62nd year. Mrs. Wright was the daughter cf the late Mr. and Mrs. William Crockett. She was a wo- man of sterling qualities of heart and mind and. was beloved by all who knew her intimately. She will be greatly missed, especially in the home. There are left to mourn her husband and three sons, Stewart of Charlottetown. Wilbert and Arthur at home. The funeral service at the home was very largely attended and was conducted by Rev. Ewen MacDougall. assisted by Rev. Arthur Organ. "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Safe in the Arnts of Jesus" were very fittingly sung. Interment was in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape ‘Traverse.

—DIES AT MONCTON-Frlellds in Albany learned with regret of the unexpected death of Mrs. James McMahon of Moncton. N. 2.. which occurred on Sunday, lwbruary 2nd. Mrs. McMahon who was seventy years old. was formerly Miss Lillian Noonan, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Noonan of Albany. Her husband predeceased hcr a number of years ago. The late Mrs. McMahan was a woman of kind and generous disposition and was held in the highest esteem by friends and acquaintances. She was a devout member of the Cath- olic Church, and received the lest rites from her beloved pastor, Rev. Pr. Savage. She leaves to mourn her loss five daughters and three sons, also three brothers and one sister. May her scul rest in peace.

MEDICAL TECIINOLOGIST - Miss Helen Ewing, laboratory tech- nician at the Prince Edward Island Hospital. is receiving the commu- lations or hcr friends upon the success of her recent examination before the Bureau cf Examiners of the American Society of Clinical Pathologistl. On account of her high standing in thh examination. Miss Ewing has received the cer- tificate of Medical Tklchnolcgist. Miss Ewing, who is a native of Saint John. N. 5.. is a IA. from Dalhcusie University, and since her graduation has went four and one-half years in the Bureau of laboratories at Saint John Gen- eral Hospital. The P. E. Island Hoa- pital is very fortunate in procuring tlilghaervicee of guch a. capable tech- n n.

Sister Stanislaus of the Char- lottetown Hospital was appointed to represent the Graduate Nurses‘ As- sociation of Prince Edward Island at the biannual convention of the- Canadian Nuraea’ Association to be held in Vancouver in July this year, n. the quarter fleeting of the local Association hed in the Charlotte- town Hospital illt night.

Miss Anna Mair, President cf the local organisation. presided at the meeting which was attended by twenty-four nurses.

Min Ina Gillan gave a rapart of the committee which he been working m Progress wal by the och mittee which had been at work on the campaign to increase tha cir- culation of "The Canadian Nurse."

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NEWSPAPIIIMAN DIES-ATM death occurred at the Prince Ed- ward Island Hospital yesterday c! W. H. 3501188 0f theCircuiation De- partment of the Halifax Herald. after an illness of about ten days. The deceased who was 02 years of age leaves a wife and two children. l-h wu a native of Paradise. An- napolis Valley. The remains were forwarded from the Maclean Pu- neral Home to Paradise. N. S. .