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rdadddo. 'cio“uaaarthlyiifa I '::dunssifislraer

the ‘Presbyterian Church.

, host of friends who were grieved

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uoxnar i ‘sap NEWS ._ Mrs.

. 15 upper street. is another sis .

ends were shocked to hear of ' death in the Prince County - _ its} on Wednesday evening of

i. Sandy McDonal Tyne Val- This community extends sym- » y to_ his brother. Pete. and also hlrllster. Mrs. I-‘ord. His funeral was held on Friday afternoon from

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‘Friends were sorry to hear of

death 'of Mr. John McNeil in

_ lottctown on Thursday morn-

I . Feb. 9th. Mr. Mt-Neil was a I r resident of Tyne Valley.

remains were forwarded to

e Valley to Mr. Roy Phillips‘

e. where a short funeral ser-

was held. Burial was in the Pflbyterlan cemetery, Freeland.

as e _death of Mr. Charles Doyle urred recently at his home in A ell, Massachusetts. after a I rt illness. Charles Doyle was I) n at Tlgnlsh sixty-eight years I‘). the son of the late Patrick via and Honors Casey Doyle. on still a young man he went live in the United States. but de regular visits to his native age, where he has a large

"hear of his death. He is lur-

vcd by his widow, one son. three Mothers and five sisters. A broth- cfi Mr. Henry Doyle, and a sister, Hrs. Joseph Buote, reside in Tig- sllhh. To the relatives of the de- cehsed we offer our sincere sym- Itlihy.

;‘——'I'ho funeral service for the late Mics Lillian Wedge of O’I.eary. who passed away suddenly on Feb. 17. was held Feb. 20 from the home of her parents in O‘Leary to st. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church In Bloomfield and was conducted by Rev. Fr. M. J. Rooney. Inter- ment was in the church cemetery.

The lato Miss Wedge was only m~~years old and operated “I.illian’s Restaurant" in o'Loary. she was in her usual health until noon ay when she said she was not eating -wclL Everything possible was done to lessen her suffering. but God called her to His everlasting Home. She leaves to mourn besides ha- parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Wedge. three brothers Cyrus. obsn and Edmond. all of o'I4eary, to whom sincere sympathy is * -'- pd in their sad loss.

i ' The price and quantity of Is- land turnips shipped from this Province to date have almost doubled the price and amount of those shipped to the end of Floo- ruary in 1949. it was learned from Mr. W. P. Macbeod. Senior Fruit and Vegetable Inspector here. Approximately 1584 car loads or il,E'i.2o0 bushels of turnips have been shipped this year. During the similar period last year 904 car loads or 723,200 bushels were ship- ped. The present price of turnips is 60 cents per bushel compared to Sp-32 cents this time a. year ago.

;A small turnip crop in Ontario was given by Mr. Macneod as one of the reasons why the price and quantity of shipments increased to such an extent. He also felt that there was a be‘.ter.grade of Island turnips going on the market.

sponsored by the industrialist to cultivate closer re- latiomhips countries. It began last year with a trip to Canada for 50 British

financial progress of. tho commun- ity. Ber late husband, Cephas B. Tweedy was a practical agricultur- iat and a pioneer in the dairy in- dustry of this province.

Mrs. Tweedy for many years had been a faithful member of the Un- ited church at Vernon River and

- took a lively interact in the various

societies connected -with it.

Her quiet unostontatious ways. her hospitality. her gracious charm and pleasing sense of hum . en- deared her to countless friends. Despite the heaping of the years, her outlook was ever buoyant and young and she continued to see" the world through the eyes of youth. she will be remembered with deep and sincere affection because of her unfailing kindness. her warm friendship. her deeds of htllpfulness and beneficent serv- ice. with her passing a great and kind spirit has gone. Her memory will be forever cherished with gratitude and affection in the hearts of the many who shared bu kindness. —— s

TUISDAI

The very pleasing word was re-

ceived by Ronald Leard. 17, Sum- merside, on Saturday night that he has been selected as one of a

group of boys from all parts of

Canada. who will visit Great Bri- tain W. Garfield Weston. Another Is- land boy chosen is Robert Nelson, 16, of Charlottetown.

this summer as guests of

Ronald Leard is a student at

Sumrnerslde llizh. a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Leard. 131 Spring Street. -

The tour ia- part of a program

Canadian-born two

between the

boys. A similar group will come to Canada again this summer.

The funeral of the late Wallace Iluwtner. whose death took place on Priday morning at his home North Carelton. at the ripe ago of 90. was held born the home on Sunday afternoon. Friends and re- latives were present from Corn- Wlll. Summerslde. and the adjac- ent communities. The Rev. Burton crowe conducted the service and paid a high tribute to the splendid qualities of the life and character of the deceased. 'I“he hymns sung were: “The Lord's My Shepherd" “Nearer My God to Thee" and “Peace Perfect Peace". The palt- bearers were: Messrs, Heber Myers, Hlld-‘On I.-OWNICF. John l-Iaslam. Percy Iowther. Neil Bradshaw and Stephen I-Iucstis. Interment was in Searletcvwn Cemetery.

LAID T0 RES'I‘—'l'he funeral 01 the idle MI‘. P. S. Bradley took place yesterday morning from his late residence on Hawthorne Ave- nue to St. -Dunstan's Basilica, where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rt. Rev. Dr}-Maurice MacDonald. Rev. Dr. Bernard Gil- lis assisted in the choir. The hon- orary pallbearers were: Dr. W. J. P.‘MacMiilan, J. F. Connolly. Jus- tic Mark R. MacGuigan, H, H. Show, Cecil Miller. E. W. Webster. L. B. MacMlllan and Ambrose Joy. The active pallbearers were: F‘. G. Mathéson. Joseph Paquet. Urias MacDonald, Maurice Cahill, P. A. Murnaghan and Alexander Mac- Nevin. Interment took place in the family plot in the Roman Catholic Cemetery. where services were conducted by Rev. P. I-‘. MacDon-

’.JI‘l1e majority of the turnips are an

llglng shipped to New York and Boston. A'few were shipped to On-

_ fprlo during the early part of the vq-r. .

’:'.I‘ihe death occurred at Charlotte- n of Mrs. James l\£oMurrer, _ n Road. on January th. at

the age of seventy-six. a. Mo- mrrrer who had been in failing ifgalth the past year, wds tenderly

cured for by her family. until it blcame apparent three months ago *9 she required hospital treat- Mrt. where she remained until the above mentioned date, when bar xglsntle spirit left for the great

"pita is survived by [five som and daughters. They are Plus and vid at hcme; John _and Sylvester ‘Albany and June: of Lynn. .: Lillian, Mrs. John Fergu-

. Green Road and Anne. ms.

. Creamer of,Waltha.m. Ma.ss.: sixteen grand children and one

it grandson. Surviving also are brothers and two sisters.

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n ly John E. Mooaiughey in the homestead: Pius. Green Road:

J 0 mo of Lynn. Man. Mrs. Wm. Monuaid. River- ; Mrs. Hudson Mcxenns of ord, Ila.

billy Gervace who died in Novelti- ber, 1949. .

The funeral which was largely attended took place from her home to Lady of l‘atiI'nI» Gnudh. Green Road. where Rac- uiem Mass was celobratod by the Pastor. Rev. w. A. Keefe. who also officiated at the grave. Burihi took place in Kelly’: 011300 Cfllmhfi. where has r¢r.nai.nI were placed beside her deceased hunand. there to await a glorious rsuirnction. Ilest inpoaoc.'I'hepallbcarcrs won: Items. It-neat noim. David loin. Jan Dixoa.'John O. Oondon. moms and a corms. The death recently of the. chal- lotto Tweedy recently. ’wl,tIbW~0f theiata cephas I. Tweedy. ha»

Announcement that M high power line from Charlottetown to the Summeraide area will be built in 1950 and that a 10.000 horse power installation of generators will pro- vide enough extra power for five more years requirements was made in the Speech from the Throne with which His Honour Lieuten- ant Governor. J, A. Bernard open- ed the third session of the forty- sixth General Assembly of the Province yesterday.

Legislation providing increased aid for development in farming and fishing was also forecast in the speech, which indicated that land clearance and drainage prob- lems had been studied and it was hoped a small beginning in marsh- lands reclamation would be made in 1950 Building of n dragger-type fleet and factories to Irene and package fillets was also being con- sidered by the government.

INJURED IN COLLISION — Mr. J. I‘. Connolly, director of Town Planning for the Depart- nyqt at industry: and Natural Resources here. received bead ia- juries in the collision of two Can- adian National Railways passen- ger trains Friday night near Dtummondville. Quebec. Mr. Connolly‘: head was cut and the skin broken on one aide-of his face just below hia glaues. He was lying in his berth. his head toward the front of the train. and was reading A book when the collision occurred. The impact hurled him against the end of the berth and knocked him out tem- porarily. The section and the Maritime Express. two Maritime trains. were the one: involved in

the hold-on crash which occurred,

in a blinding snowstorm. So far as is known. Mr. Connolly. was the only Inland passenger on the train. He arrived home on Sun-_ dly night.

-The community and surrounding

or Wootlabock dis were

6.’ shocked, to hear of -lb death on I

of died last Friday right at his 89 Strathcona Avenue. fered attended the funeral service.

Prince governm been ren during his with the Civil service. lJI‘aotlcIl- ly all members of the session of Stewarton United representatives Missionary Society of that church wer pre

in Ottawa in 1911 to join the Civil Service valuable accuracy. ‘devotion ments and though of arcserved disposition. he friendship of many persons Ottawa. in the highest esteem.

his widow. Warren of Toronto, two sisters and one brother. The sisters are C. H. Cailbeck and Miss Warren, both of Ottawa, and the brother is Leigh warren of North Rustlco, P. E. I.~ Also with the im- mediate farnily was Mrs. Simpson of Lynn. Mass, a sister of the widow.

funeral of the late Mr. Gaudei Lean Funeral Home to Epnahaw United Church yesterday noon, Service was conducted by the Rev. T. G. Head. were, Edward Boyce, James Boyce, Russel Boyce, John Lowery. Nor- man Stretch, Howard MacNelll.

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especially in the community where he lived all his life.

Besides his sorrowing wife Mr.

Dlgnan is survived by one daugh- ter and three sons namely Hattie. (Mrs. Harry Arbing) Woodstock: Rev. L. A. Dignan. Port Hill: Al- fred. O‘i’..eary and Herman on the homestead, also three brothers, Henry. Carleton Lot 6 and Char- lo: and Edmund in tile U.SA. , The funeral takes place today (Tuesday) from the 0'Leary Un- ited Church thence to the West Devon United Church cemetery for burial.

This paper joins in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

Marked tribute to the memory

Louis Davies Warren, who home.

of-

who

was by many mourners

Membe n of Parliament from Edward Island. rnani! t officials who had ociated with Mr. War- long connec.ion

church and of the women's

among the persons who were rlt for the service.

Born at North Rusticc, P.E. l.. 1809. Mr. Warren came to

in which he became a employe through his to require- natural ability. Al- had gained the enduring in all of when held him

of the family, are one son. J. Lloyd

Members

Mrs. Ora J.

B. F.

WEDNESDAY DIES IN 'I‘0BON'I‘0—The many

friends of Robert Flnnle, will re- gret to learn of his death at the Wellesey Hospital in Toronto, last Friday. The funeral was held in Toronto on Monday afternoon.

FUNERAL A'I‘ BONSllAW—The William was held from the Mac‘- after-

Pallbearers

IIECEIVES SAD NEWS — Mr. J. Walter Brennan of Charlotte- town, received the sad news this morning announcing the death of his sister, Mrs; Hubert Johnson of Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Johnson was- formerly Avelinn Brennan of Long River. P.E.I.

nan rtarvns BUBNED .. Fire-

.men were called out to a fire at 41

Elm Ave. ‘about four o'clock yester- day morning. The biaze started from an ail,-burning furnacette. The apartment was occupied by Mr. R. W. Green, his wife and in- fant child. Mr; Green suffered hand burns in getting the furnacettc out of the building. Considerable dam- age was done to curtains and wall- paper before the blaze was brought under control.

FUNERAL AT M1‘. ALBION -— The funeral of Benjamin Horton, Mt. Albion was held yesterday afternoon from his home. Ser- vices at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. Harvey Bishop. Charlottetown, assisted by Rev, A. S. Weir, Pownal. The pallbearers were, A. S. Hicks, William Doyle, John H. Myers, Austin Coady, Al- bert Stewart, Henry Jenkins. Bur- ial took place in Pownal United Church Cemetery. (Patriot please copy).

FUNERAL YESTERDAY — The funeral of the late Edward Hab- berlin was held Tuesday morning from the ‘Frank Henneuey Fun- eral Home to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. where re- quiem high mass was celebrated by the Very Rev. Edward Bald- win. The remains were then forwarded to Sturgeon Roman Catholic cemetery for burial. Services at the grave were con- ducted by the Rev. Father Mui- iaily. '

FUNERAL OP EDGAI. POOLE —-The death occurred at the Ve- teran‘: Wing of the Prince Ed- ward Island Hospital on Febru- ary 24 of Edgar M. Poole. Sour-is. in his Itth year. The funeral was held on Sunday from his parents’ residence to Saint James United Church. Souris. The interment was in the Church of England cemetery.

LAID so BEST — The funeral of the late Mrs. James Mcéuaid which was largely. attended took place Monday morning from her late residence at llimwood to St. Anna’: Cirurclt.,'L9i 06. where ne- quiem High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. George Ilccormacir. Occupying aaaat in -tho. sanctuary was Rev. Wilfred. logic. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. B. Arsenaulil, Amos ‘Curler, Albert Kerney, Keith Duniford. Augustus ucouaia. Linus ttcqusll, hur- meni. wa.a‘ln the family plot at the Roman- Catholic Cemetery where services were ‘conducted

-1’! -the , Rev. George . Ifcconnack.

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Ven. Archdeacon Ci.R. Harrison was the officiating clergyman and interment tool: place in at Ilean- on church .of lhgland cemetery. The pallbearers were Mcasrl Emery Lyle, Ii. Mills. Stanley Tantcn and loo Wood. The deceased was I former resident of St. Eieanors. -who in later’ ars resided in‘Suni- mcrside. He ad been in the In- firmary since last fall. His wife predeceased him about a your ago. Re is survived by one daughter Velmar in Fredericton. one sister. Mrs. Robert Hillman of Calais. Maine. and one son Frank. who rc- sides in Maine, U.B.A. — s

A meeting of the Charlottetown Signals Association was held at Headquarters. 5th Divisional sig- nals Regiment in the Armouries on Monday night. A short talk on Signals welfare was given by Lt.-Ool. F‘. J. Storey. ED. and Lt.-Col. Keith Johnston. officer aommanding 5th Divisional sigs. reviewed the activities of the Unit the past year. Election of officers was u loll- ows: Hon.-President. Lt.-Col. ,1-‘. B. Conrad ED.

Hon. Vice-President, Lt.-Col. F. J. storey ED. Hon. Secretary-Treasurer, Major W. ll. Worth MSM.

Prcsiderat, Lt.-Col. L. 1-‘. Mac- Donald ED.

Vioe-President. Capt. G. C. Pickard

Secretary, Major F. 5. Jenkins. Executive. Lt.-Col. K. M. John- ston, Lt.-Col. R. C. Chandler ED. Lt.-Col. D. N. Bell ED, Lt. R01- and Jewell.

in the course of his romasnlts Col. Jdhnston referred to the Un.Ws participation in the Bicentennial celebration at Haufax when one officer and 32 othu ranks attend- ed. The Unit was also well repre- sen‘ ‘ at the summer training at Kingston. Ont. 'l'h.is year the camp will be at Petawawa.

During the course of the year four 2nd Lie-utenants qualified as lieutenants. They were, ill]. I... Mac- Kinnon. H. R. Henneasoy. R. H. Jewelil and R.L.B. Ohampion. Two more officer cadets war; add- ed to the Unit roster. They are A. G. Andrew and D. M. Fozrysth.

THURSDAY

—DEATIl OF MB. EARL CLARK —The death of Mr. Earl Clark occurred Tuesday night at his home at Union Corner. Mr. Clark had suffered a lengthy illness. He leaves to mourn his widow. two daughters. Hazel and Eunice both of Toronto, two sons, Roy and Donald at home and one brother Lloyd of Summerslde.

A wedding of interest to many in Freetown took place on satur- day, Feb. 4 in westmoreland Unlteal Church, Toronto, Ontario when Miss Barbara Lois Hale became the bride of Mr. Baxter G. Roswell of Toronto, Ont. Miss Halo is the daughter of Mrs. Samuel 8. Prof- fitt and with her mother and stepfather, Rev. Samuel B. Profitt _has spent several vacations in Freetown at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Profitt Best wishes are extended to the young couple. M-.-. and Mrs. Roswell will reside in Toronto.

There passed away at her home in Urbanville on Feb. 7, Mrs. Ceofride Richard at the age of 51 years. During her painful and long illness she was tenderly car- ed for by her daughters Yvonne, Zelma and Nora. Besides her hus- band she leaves ll children who will long remeinbe a loving and kind mother. The funeral was held at St. James Church. Egmont Bay on Thursday morning. at- tended by a large number of the congregation. Rev. J. N. Poirier celebrated the burial mass. as- sisted by the Rev. Charles Gal- lant. Pallbearers were: Joseph Richard. Pierre Richard, Iiranlt I-‘. Arsenault, Zeno Gallant. Adrian Arsenault and Edmond C. Gal- lant.

A wedding of wide interest took plac on .Wedncsday afternoon, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in Wellington United Church. when Rev. Howe united in matrimony, Miss Lois Barlow and Mr. Ernest Carr. Sev- eral organ selections were played by Mr. L. Gallant, Summerslde. The grocmsman was Mr. Lowell Barlow and the bride was escort- ed by her father Mr. Howard Barlow who gave her in marriage. Miss Daisy Barlow, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Mrs. C. Cahill. Summerslde. rendered “I Love You Truly" during the sign- ing of the Register. Intimate friends and relatives of the bridal party gathered at the home of the bride's parents and were served a buffet supper. Best wishes were extended to the happy young couple as they left on a short honeymoon. Mr. and Mrs. Carr will take up residence in Summerslde.

The importation of North Coun- try Cheviot sheep for the purpose of improving the Island flocks was favored at the annual meeting of the Prince Edward Island Sheep Breeders Associationin the Legion Home yesterday afternoon. The vice-president, Mr. Irving Ilaalam presided. ’ The resolution w the small crowd of heard Mr. Harold clay, Senior Livestock Fleldman, state that the Dominion De artment would an ply North ountrr.rama.r'shoud the Association breedérsbelng out a few flocks of ewes from Sect’-

sriouia’ the importationlof ‘ North Country Cheviot; bccoat

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i demand which exists for wool. It was pointed out that last fall tht demand was the highest it had been for some years and at pre- sent the demand is well in excess of the supply.

Just fifty years ago. on reb. nth. 1900. a very happy event took place at North River at the home of the bride's parents, when Anna Maude Macltwen became the wic of Frederick William Hyde. He took his bride to his new home which he had built at Meadow Bank, overlooking the Want River. Here they have lived happily ever since, sharing their joys and sor- rows, raising their family. and in- proving their property. Now after fifty years they have both been spared to celebrate their golden wedding. They have always had the happy faculty of making their friends welcome a-id as a rc.uit their home was always a happy gathering place for all their friends. This was evidenced by the number who called to congratulate them on their anniversary. On this oc- casion they were surrounded . by all of their immediate family and their relatives who extended hoo- pitallty to all who called. Flcrant reminiscences were enjoyed and music wiled away the hours of a happy occasion