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MONDAY _SYMPATHY EXPRESSED_ Much sympsthy is extended to m, and Mrs. Percy Steele of Mic. couche in the death of their little son. flihteen months. who died from burns. brought about when he. upset s pail of hot water over his body. Medical aid was called and all possible was done for the little chap, but he died the (gnawing day.—S.

Many old friends in Summer- ride and other parts of the prov- incc will remember Harold D. Ferguson, a former citizen of Sum- merside and will ~be glad to hear of his rficent appointment u general manager rm- grltisir Columbia. of the Empire Life Insurance Co. The announce- ment was made in the Financial News of the Vancouver Sun. by Mr, L T. Boyd. general manager of the Empire Life Insurance Co.

--DEATH OF MRS. ALFRED COMPTON-Fr ends will regret to lssm oi the owing of Mrs. Alfred Compton of St. Eleanor-s whose death occurred on Tuesday last at 1a years oi age. The funeral was held on Thursday from St. John's Church and was very largely M.

fended. Rev. GR. Harrison officiat

ed. The pa.1l bearers were Messrs, Reginald Compton, Leonard Picker- ing, Roy ‘Pflnwn. Stanley Tanton, Burielgh Owen and Major F. F Map-S

-WEDDING BELLS -‘ A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Bap. tist Parsonage. Wednesday morning, Rev. J. B. Wlfson officiating when Miss MacFariane, daughter of Mrs. Ireslie Macilainane. S'Side, became the bride of Mr. Ivan George Vaughan, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Vaughan. Charlottetown. Miss Lena MacQuarrle was brides- maid and Mr. Ora MacEwen groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan left immediately after the ceremony for s wedding trip through New Brunswick and the Matapedia. Vai- ley. Their many friends wish them every happiness through life.—S

Many friends will learn with regret oi the passing oi Mrs. George Semple oi Kensingion. who died in the Prince Edward Island Hospital on Sa-turday even- ing at the early age of 25 years.

Mm. Sample had been ill for some time and although her death was not unexpected it came as o greet blow to her family and friends. She was s devoted wife and mother, and her sweet dis- position and beautiful Christian character made her a general fbvorite in the community.

She wasthedaughterof Mr. and

Mn. Frank Marks of Margaie. Bsides her husband. George Sample. eon of- Tyndall Sempie,

Kensington and two small children, there are left to ‘cherish her mem- Ofy. her parents. two sisters, Helen and Vivian and one brother. Gar- diner. to all of whom much empathy is extendbd. —S.

17w death occurred at the P. E. Island Hospital earIy Saturday morning oi Mr. John N. Large. 37 year old son of Mrs. and the late Albert N. Large after a short ill- less. . Not enjoying the best of health llurinB the past summer, he contin- ued his duties at the Livery Stable, "if! 8B3 station oi large Bros. un- til about two weeks ago when he entered the hospital for treatment to which he failed to respond.

Of a most friendly and genial dis- position, the late Mr. Large enjoy- ed s. large circle oi friends, not. only in this city, but throughout the en- tire province, all oi whom will learn with regret oi his passing in the Prime oi life.

He was a capable and efficient member oi the local fire department for s number oi years, being at- tached to the hook and ladder Co.

Tc the sorrowing widow. his mother and two young children the Guardian extends sincere sympathy-

The funeral will be held this Monday afternoon from hs late residence, 249 Pownal Street.

Saturday was Boy Scout "apple day" and report: available last niiht indicated that it had been s bl! succes. In Charlottetown ilross sales totaled approximately $500.00 officials said. Summerside Scouts sold $180.34. Other centres where “apple day" was held in- eluded Montague. Belle River. ‘Pisnlrh, Alberton, GIJ-‘ary, Ken- “iiision, Borden and Crapaud. De- tailed returns were noi. avai‘able but it was believed sales had been Wry successful. Ideal weather u- li-Bied Scouts in their campaign.

Charlottetown Scouts so‘d I9 barrels and 19 hampers and Sum-

merside Scouts s barrels, all Prince Edward Island McIntosh Apples.

The big event; oi the day in Charlottetown was the‘ public auc- tion of the champion apple and a number of other choice apples on the steps of the Public Library. Prumniiy at eight o'clock Auc- tioneer John MacDonald took uP hi! Position, having been preceded by two Salvation Army bandsmen "K10 rendered a suitable instru- mental duet Having announced u" vbiect of the auction Mr. Mac- Donafd called for bids for the "hlmpion, intimating that a re- serve bid had been received in advance. and quickly knocked the lPDlB ‘down to His Honour the Lieutenant Governor. who is also Patron oi the Island Boy Scouts. The bid was ihc magnificent one “i $50.00 which. on being dis- liloeed. called for vociferous cheers

the admiring crowd. Other liiliies followed in quick succes- iion, until ultimately tho whole of

° "Biificial reserves" were dis- handsome and record sum oi 0138.75. Apprecia- “mi of Mr. MacDonald's volun- i"? lfirvices were expressed by Elli President L. D. Murray and

"fict- Commissioner Wm. War- Nn who

DIED A1.‘ MIDO.— '

and friends will regxtimtb $51??? the Pflseing sway at Milo, m; a, o; Mrs Roderick MacLean, nee Mar. garet MacKenzie of Canoe Cove. The funeral was held on Sunday from her late residence.

TROUT BEARING PONDs _ Twenty-four trout rearing ponds under construction at Alley’; Mills, at the head of Cardigan River. would be in ope rg. "on next year. Mr. Allison Tait, of the Biological Department of 0r- tawa. in charge of the work, an- 'nounced Fwiday. When in opera- tion each pond wlli contain 25,000 to 30.000 fry in their early stage of maturity and will be fed and kept until they become, iingerllngs about four in five inches long when inoy will be distributed in rivers of the Island free to the public to fish.

SOCIAL-DANCE-On Saturday 97min! the Charlottetown "y. Knot" Club sponsored a social. dance 1n the Y. M. C. A. gym- nasium. About one hundred and fifty young people dailced to the’ music oi George Irlam and n15 ‘Troubadors. A feature of the eve-

X11118 Was a spot dance. This novel event; was won by Miss Eileen Higgins and Mr. Leslie

Stewart- The chaperons for evening were

the Mr. J. C. Curran

The death occurred at his residence at Augustine cove on Saturday George Macwiliiams a prominent farmer oi the disirict and a most. highly esteemed resi- dent. The late Mr. MacWiiliams was 70 years old and was born in Cape 'I‘raverse. He was a. staunch member oi the Church oi Scot- land.

He leaves i0 mourn his widow, four ‘sons and two daughters; also one brother, Robert. The funeral is taking place on Monday after- noon from his late residence. -S.

The death occurred at the Prince County Hospital on Sunday morning oi Mrs. Kenneth Ford st the early age of 23 years.

Mrs. Ford was brought to the hospital in a serious condition s few days ago, but in spite of the best medical skill and nursing she did not rally and she passed peacefully away. '

Mm, Ford was the daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. James Sherry of not l0 formerly of Tyne Valley.

She leaves to mourn besides her sorrowing husband and parents. a little son. and the following broth- ers and sisters, George and Hamid. May and Margaret at home and a married sister in the United States. to whom much symliflthy l5 BX- tended in their sad bereavement.

The funeral is taking place on Wednesday afternoon from the residence of Mr. John Ford st Northam. —S.

FIRES CAUSE LOSS-The house and barns of Mrs. Albert Oakes. Westmoreland, were de- stroyed by fire early Thursday morning. Loss was estimated at $2000.00 only partially covered by insurance. The fire was believed to have originated ‘ around the kitchen stove. Occupants oi the house were awakened by the crackling of flames at midnidiit- Fire spread rapidly and near-by barns containing the year's 0WD were soon enveloped in 118mm Friday morning a barn owned by Mr. John o. Boulter. 3°“ Valley. was burned. The fire. which had made considerable headway, was discovered when Mr. Boulter arose at 6 o'clock. Origin of the fire was unknown but the belief was held that tramps sieepinz in the barn might have been re- ponsible. Loss was 111M911 B?» iii!- proximatcly $400, partially WW!" ed by insurance.

Many friends will regret =0 lggfn of tin; passing of Mrs. Lucy Dunn, whose death occurred at her home in eummerside on Bet- urday evening.

Mrs. Dunn was B3 WW5 0! 55° and the widow of Capt-Bi" Mat‘ thcw Dunn. and was a. residciit of Summersdie for many 3195:5- although she had of late yell-s spent her winters in the United States.

Mrs. Dunlzirt had dahverynngsigaxig; ing persona y B" 91‘

re. source of much regret to ncr family and friends.

She leaves to mourn the follow- ing family, Mr. Charles T. Duim Woodstock. I11: Dr- R- fl- 13"?“- sglefn, Mass; Mrs. John Huesvis. Rosindale. Mass: and Mr- 00"" A. Meikle, Summerside; also One half brother, John T u c k e i‘. Bedeque, go whom sincere sym- pathy is extended.

FUNERAL OF MR. GOODWINl _'rhe funeral of the , Gobdwin. as. whose death took= place in Charlottetown recently‘ was held from the Roman Catholic _ Chuf_h 1t 5t, Teresa, wilcrc he, formerly resided. 0n Fflday~ m‘ spite cold weather a. ' i attended. rush Ma's "-- “"1"” was celebrated bl/‘thc Rm“ 3"", nard Croken. Paul-bearers Weir. Messrs. Jack Gonnley. JOSH!" C“ ' i len, Urban Brcdsv. Adm" liliiii‘! ley, William Goodwin. nwri l-‘Jilfy, Goodwh The m- g.- » mr-‘duafe, cousins of ‘the d. ..~=: ac; Mr. Goodwin is survived by We‘ sons and four daughters. Joevlihi‘ Augustus and Genres 0i’ "NY Y“ - city; Ieonard ai-d- Patoiman, Francis Goodwin on tho 5°50)"- Police Denarimenii W5- Mg‘ Dflgcgn, nosindale. MR5» Lund John Clifford and Mrs. I... M m. Lynn. Mass. and Mi“ t‘

Goodwin who arrived from Mali"? mg gccompniiicd her fathers re- mllm ‘rom Charlottetown i0 Bt- Terase. Two sisters. Mrs. P58 liner of i-ilverhili, Mass. a E I- P. Walsh. Summerside. P- - >-

iate Thomas .

t nmmm accompanied him on n6

also survive.

_ TUESDAY

A Cflbacity audience at Trinity Unted Church lust night heard Ml" LFT-Oy Toll describe his year- 1008 round the world trip incom- Duny with his brother, Ellsworth. The lecture was ‘illustrated by about 1B0 colored travel pictures taken by the brothers. The views were exceptionally fine, very filter. sting and each almost a work of art. Rev. A. E. MacKenzfe, eo- pastor at Trinity Church, presided anddntroduced the speaker. The boys father was pastor of a Unit- ed Church ln Toronto until he re- tired iast year.

B. I. S. MEETING-There was a large attendance at the regular mimihiy meeting of the Benevo. lent Irish Society held recently. President James H. McKenna, who Difisified- report-Cd that the social evenings were beins increasingly llmely attended. There was "quite a demand" for relief, the Charity Committee reported. All cases had been taken care of, the meeting was told. Following the business scsdon the first o: a .~,~3:;¢\,g 0g debates was held. The subiect was lmimrtant putters concerning the Society and chief speakers in. ciuded Brethern P. B. MoTague J- A- Crilllin. J. H. McKenna and gillllers. The debate would be con-

“ed at e597‘ meet-iii! io give all members an opportunity u; p“- tivinaie. u: was decided.

BURIAL YESTERDAY-The fun. erai of Mr. John N. ‘large, a mem- ber of the c.ty fire department was held yesterday arterhocn from his late residence 249 Pownal Street, service at the house and grave being conducted by Rev. H. D. Raymond and Rev. Carlyle Webster. The cas- ket placed on a draped hose wagon was drawn by brother members oi the city firemen and preceded by the League of the Cross Band, which rendered appropriate funeral marches. The service truck of the Fu-e Department bearing the floral tributes headed the p. ession. Honorary pall bearers were: Messrs. John Cook. Lorne Coles, Aben Mc- Lean. Frank Puncher, Vernon Cur- rie and Walter Hearts. The wtive pail bearers were Iiiiicliechern Chief of the Fire Department, Frank Hennessey, Assistant Chief and the following members of the department: Arthur Henry, Harold Connolly, Russel Abbott and Her- bert Jewei. Interment was in the People's Cemetery.

After a lingering illness, Mrs. Thomas Howatt passed away st her home in Cape Traverse on Tuesday, Nov. 9th. She was form- eriy Elizabeth Muttart, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Muttart and was inher eightieth year. She leaves to mourn their loss her aged husband, and three daughters. Tysie, Mrs. John Mo- Carron oi Boston; Sadie, Mrs. Stanley Allen of Vancouver, 3.0. and Grace. Mrs. Russell I-Iowstt, of Tryon, also a number of grandchildren and great-grand- children. Mrs. McCar-ron and Mrs. Allen were with their moth- er during her last illness. ‘The duneral. which was very largely attended took place on Thurs- day. Rev. Malcolm Galbraith conducting the service. The pali- lbearers were six grandsons, viz: Leroy Howatt, Victor Howatt, Calvin I-Iowatt, Arthur McKay, Heath Craig and Iiowatt Allen. The hearse was driven by anath- er grandson, Lloyd Howatt. Inter- ment was in the Church of Scot- land Cemetery at Cwpflreavrso.

St. Cuthberi/s-Chilrch, St. Teresa, was the scene of a Joyous event on August 30th when Miss Ange Calms, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Cairns, Baldwin's Road, became the bride of Mr. Fbnce Curran, Newark, New Jersey. The church was artis- tically decorated with whlte and ycIlow flowers and streamers by Mrs. Fitzmaurice, New York, and other close friends of the happy couple and added much charm to the event. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Thomas I-Iynes, S. J.

The popular young bride looked very Winsome in a gown of cinema brown chiffon velvet with brown cornnei. hat and aooemries. She carried a beautiful pearl rosary. gift of Rev. Mother Superior of St. Jm- cplrs Convent. also a. white ivory prayer book, gift from the C. W. L. St. Teresa's, of which she was a vai- ued member. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. J. P. Pratt who was becomingly dressed in Jade green crepe with brown accessories. She also carried a. lovely amethyst ros-

large crowd i‘ ‘ states, are among the

ary, gift of the groom. The bride's gift from the groom was a white gold bracelet with diamond setting.

The groom was ably supported bi’ his brother. Gerald. ounns the Nur- tlal Mass the choir, under the dir- ection of Mr. Ph-‘lili Mooney- 51m! appropriate hymns.

BAl-IAI LECTURER HERE- Visiting Charlottetown at present. on a. lecture tour under the aus-

I pices of the Bahai Resloual Gum-I

mlttee for Canada. is Mrs. Howard Colby Ives. of ehloazo. who m!“ inst evening at the CanadlannNe- tional Hotel on the subject The Birth oi a New Universal brotherhood and preser-

vation of world peace, Mrs. Ives

objectives

of the Bahal movement. The foi-

lorving reference to the movement

appflgfs in the Encyciopeedie

Britannica (13th edition) under

the general heading of Moham-

lnedanism: "Ariothéf °iltlf°wm

from Shiahism was the Babi, fol-

‘owcd by the Bahsi movement.

but ln their irrtrvauiarianism they

lave so far diverged from any: orthodox form of Islam, that it is

very doubtful whether they can

properly be reckoned among Mr, hommedan movements. The Bo-

hais have carried 0n In "W"

propaganda ‘in America, and in

certain parts of mmope, and have

drifted further and further from

the Islamic source from which

they originally sprang.” Mrs. Ive!

is accompanied by M!!! Bill-ll

Wilson of Monoton.

Mainly because they pzoduce vegetable oils and cocoa, and that for naval and uir bases in the-hill! they occupy a strategic position for nave‘- snd air bases in the event of war. the British West African col- onics are of great importance to the Empire, said A. P. C. PtGn-S oi the Royal 'l‘rust Company, Charlotte- town, in addressing the Rctarians at their luncheon yesterday.

—LAID T0 REST-‘Ille funeral oi’ Mrs. Iucy Dunn was he.d yester- day aftemcon with a short service at the house attended by the im- mediate family followed by a service in Trinity United Chilflih “new many friends came to Diiy the," last respects to a friend and neigh- bour. Rev. L. E. G. Davies conduct- ed both services. The Pa" beam“ were Messrs. C1185!" Palmer- Ge“ Bovmass, Sterling Giiilsmre. John Taylor, Horace kyle 8nd Aim“

B li.—S e WEDNESDAY

A ladies auxiliary 1X1 wmper‘ oiloh with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind was Offftm" "ed at a meeting in the Canadian national Ifoici vesicular after- noon. Mrs. Dcbloia. Wife °5 L-eut- 11.: ovcrnor UeBlois was made hon- rysr-y president and Mrs. W. J. a‘. MacMilian was elected Pits-l‘ .2. Other officers include: Mrs. A. Clank, fir.~t vice-president! Mr . William Brehaut. second vice-president; Mrs. D. J. Riley. secretary; Mrs. T. w. L. Prousc. Treasurer; social committee. Mrs. Walter Grant, lVIrs. W. A. Miller, Mrs. H. F. McPhee. and MY-f- "- A. C. Scarth. About 20 ladies at- tended the meetlfld-

MEETING 0F GOVERNMENT —The Provincial Government con- rented to a request contained in a letter from. Prime Minister Mac- kenzie King that the Province petition the British Government to amend the British North Am- erica Act in order to allow estab- lishment oi federal unemployment insurance in Canada, it. was an- nounced yesterday. The Prime Minister's letter, sent to premiers of the other provinces as well rafd- the proposed national sys- tem oi unemployment insurance would be initiated at the lieXi 53551011 of Parliament. Mr. A. E. Jenkins oi GBOFBtiiOWII. P- E- 1-. was appointed a Justice of the Peace, during the meeting and lifr. D. MacKlnnm of Monticello. P. E. I., a commissioner for tak- ing affidavits in the Supreme Court.

—W ELL KNOWN RESIDENT PASSES-At Tignish, P. E. 1-. 0n Sunday, Nov. 7th, the death occur- red of Peter Brennan after an ill- nessof three months on the home- stead whero he was born ‘i9 YBB-IS 580, He was the youngest and last surviving son oi the late John Brennan and Joanna Ellsworth and is survived by four sons and two daughters: James and Frank on the homestead; Thomas and Wilfred: Mrs. H. J. Doyle, Tig- nish; Mrs. F. Ahearn. Skinner's Pond. P. E. 1.; one sister, Mrs. l-Iebcr Gavin, Alberton, also sur- vives. His wife predeceased him six years ago. The‘ funeral took place from St. Siihon and st. Jude's Church, Tignish on Tues- day, Nov. 9th. Rev. J. Sherry of- ficiated at church and grave. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. B. Gaudct. J. Knox. R. Handrahan, J. Handrahan, G. Perry, F. Chos- key.

—PASSING 0F MR. G. H. SIMPSON-Sympathy is extended to Dr. J. C. Simpson of Sum- merside, in the death of his father. G. H. Simlpson of Bayview who passed away in Vancouver, B. C.. recently. Mr. Simpson had been in failing health for some time and went out to Vancouver in January to his brother, Dr. stew- art Simpson. Dr. Simpson visited his father in February and found his condition had not improved. Mr, Cimpson was a prominent rmldent of Bayview. l-fis wife predeceased him some years ago. The body was forwarded to Bay- view, P. E. I.. for burial. Thc funeral will take place on Thurs- day afternoon. The following fam- ily are left in mourn, two (laugh- iers. Dora, Mrs. Buntain of Rusti- c), Mrs. Walter MacKonzic oi Springfield: two sons. Dr. J. C. Simpson, Summerside and Mr. Rupert; Simpson on the heme- stead at Bayview; also his rmiiicr. Mrs. Toombs of Mayfield, P E- I.. a sister, Mabel, Mrs. (RevJ

wMld-m 039p’, nilfiflirmfifl

Macintosh and his brother, Dr. Simpson in Vancouver, to whom sympathy is extended. —S.

The Rev. P. D. McGuigan, 70- year-old Roman Catholic Parish Priest at Vernon River died yes- terday morning in the Charlotte- town Hospital. Father iVIcGuigan had been ill for some time and entered the City Hospital two weeks ago. Previously he had been in a Montreal hospital for

Father _

St. Anne's. Lot 22, on March 12th. 1867, the son oi the late Mr. nnd Mrs. Jdmes McGuigan. His moth- er before her marriage was Mar- geret McKcnna. After receiving his primary education in the school of his native district Father McGuigan attended Pr infle 0i Wales College and then spent five years teaching in the Dilblio schools of this province. In 89P- tember, i880 he entered St Dun- stun’! College and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in June. 1804. His theological train- ing was completed at the Grand Seminary, Montreal, and on Dc- cember 18th. 1807 he was ordained to the holy priesthood in StJames Cathedral, Montreal. The young priest then returned to his native province and was appointed assis- tant priest to the Rev. J. J. iii-- Donaid, Klnkora, who was unwell at the time.

Mr. Arthur Mould last night was elected president oi the Bcivedere Golf Club during the annual meet.- ing which was largely attended. Retiring vice-president C. H. Beer presided while Dr. W. J. P. Mac- Millan paid tribute to the late Mr. W. K. Rogers who was president of the club. ~