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tCharlottetown lost a highly es- teemed citizen in the death on Sflturday morning of Mr. Thomas MmcMillan. which occurred at his hbme. 302 Euston street after an ilhiess of some months.

jThe_ late Mr. MaoMillan was btarn at Belfast 0n March 1, 1871. the son of Alexander MacMiilan an Anne I-lynes. After receiving an education in the community school, he attended Prince of Wales College and then taught school for a number of years in various sections of the Province. He abandoned the teaching pro- fession to enter the employ of Stanley, Shaw and Peardon where ho served as book-keeper for over 40 years. He retired only three years ago from this position.

The‘ late Mr. MaoMillan was prominent in variousorganizations. He was a most faithful member of the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus. St. Dunstans Basilica choir. Si’. Andrew's Society. and e Caledonian Club. He had been ecretary of the latter organizat- - ion for 35 years and had served as secretary treasurer with St. Andrew's Society for nearly a Quarter of a cenlftlry. For many years he had also acted as City Auditor.

Surviving are his wife, the for- mer Eunice MacPhez-son, and three sons: Dr. Joseph A.,,City; Rev. Kenneth C.. ‘Tracadle: and Dr. Frank A., at present doing special medical research work in Toronto. The following brothers and sisters are also left to mourn his passing: Mrs. Charles Sheldow, Millview; Mrs. James MoKenna, Newton Cross; Mrs. Charles Rogers. Port- land. Me; Ausfln. Belfast; and Ambrose. Portland, Maine. Two other brothers, Alexander and Ed- mund Francis predeceased him.

His remains are resting st his late residence, 302 Euston Street.

Rt. Rev. R. H. Waterman, ooadjutor bishop of the Anglican diooese of Nova Scotia is visiting Bummerside at the present tune. He celebrated the oucharist at St. Mary's Church, Summerside, yes- terday morning at eight o'clock and biased and dedicated two cruets for the credence which had been given by a member of the parish. The pastor. Ven. Archdeacon G.R. Harrison officiated at eleven o'- clock at St. John's Church. St. Eleanor-s and Bishop Waterman preached on the observance of lent. He preached also in st. Mary's at dvernsong which was conducted by the pastor.

Bishop Waterman will be in Sum- merside till Tuesday morning when he will go to Charlottetown, ax:- eompanied by Archbishop Harrison. to attend a. meeting of the Diocesan Ghurdl Society. This evening he will attend a meeting of the Lay- merfs Association in St. Mary's Hall-S.

The funeral of Rev. George Mc- Cabe took place Saturday morning from his late residence at lvfiddle- totn to 8t. Malaohys church, Kin- loora. The pazishioners of Kinkora parish and many from the sur- rounding districts attended in large nturtibers to pay their final tribute of respect to a devoted and beloved priest. Many of the Diocesan clergy were also in attendance.

A Solemn Requiem Mass was cele. ‘mated at <l00’clock by Rt. Rev. G. J. tMcLellan. V.G., assisted by Rev. J‘. W. MlcCardle, Chancellor. cs Dea- con and Rev, W. A. Keefe. P P.. Kelly's Crcss. as Sub-Deacon. Rev. Eric Robin, PP . North Rustico was master of ceremonies.

The choir was under the direct- ion of Dr. Gilbzrt Gallant.

ilt ille conclusion of the Mass. Rt. Rev. J. A Murphy. D.P .souris. delivered _an impressive and _touch- ing sermon ill which he paid a fitting tribute to the zeal. resignat- ion and heroic fortitude of the late Father McCabc in his prolonged ill-

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“The pallbearers were Wilfred Hammlll. Ray Johnston. James Ilamiitl. Emmett Smith. Bert Ham- mill, Thcmas I-Iammill. -

' Prince Ezlward Island is in debt to the Red Cross Blood Bank at the Halifax depot, 1o the amount of some 120 pints of human blood. That is. of course, if the Red Cross looked at it that way. which ll doesn't.

‘The Mobile Bleeding Unit col- lected 356 pints of blood when it was here early last December. Some 412 pints of whole blood and vo pints of blood plasma. have been used by Island patients since the Red Cross Transfusion Labor- ‘my opuvl on December 11, 19-18. . Tomorrow, the Mobile Bleeding Unit will again call for blood- do- nations. and the target this visit is 400 donors in Charlottetown and 200 in summenide.

A visit to the Transfusion Lab- oratory at the Provincial Labora- tories, Department of Health and Welfare, showed an efficient and useful service under the direction of Dr. Harold Shaw. Provincial pathologist.

Two registered technicians, the Mislel Margaret MacLennal-l and Joyce MloPhaii, make the various mt; and distributions. RBcQlVQd in ton-pint mutilated aluminum containers frocn the Halifax de- pot, the blood. which is kept prop- erly cool with dry io¢. is shipped by ‘Maritime Central Airway! '0 Charlottetown.

It is picked up at us airport by tbl‘ Md Goes vehicle-a panel driven by ma. It. C. Mac- n. Besides making her two mum trim daily to ewh hos- fltgl. and muting the trains and ' flan cm-y duty. 1m. Maowllcn alliikccpcmdkofihodonm. u

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REPRESENTED LOCAL MAS- olvs ._ At the first Masonic All Canada Conference held recently at Toronto, the Grand Lodfle 01' Prince Edward Island was repre- sented by M.W. Bros. George G. Wood. Grand Master; HR. Car- ruthers, Grand Warden; and LA. MacDolgall, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island, M.W. Bro, G.G. Wood. was elected to the chairmanship of the next confer- ence to be held in Winnipeg in February, 1951. DESlEHQd "1 PYO" vide opportunities for discussion of Dominion Masonry problem!- delegates representing the nine Sovereign Grand Jurisdictions of Canada and the two Provincial Grand Lodges of Newfoundland met in a three day conference. M.W. Bro. Arthur D. Cumming, P.G.l\'1. of Alberta. presiding. Rec- ommendations made Iwill be for- warded to the various Grand Lodges. One of the highlights of the conference was the formal dinner tendered the delegates by M.\\', Bro. T.H.. Simpson, Grind Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Out- arlo.

The death occurred at his home ill Miscouche on Tuesday, March l. of Mr. Fred J. DesRoches in his seventleth year. Until two years ago Mr. DesRoches enjoyed excel- lent health; during the past year, however. he failed rapidly.

Mr. DesRoches was a prominent man in his district and parish, one of the foremost in every worthy undertaking. He was the trusted adviser and kind friend of each and all, young as well as old. When .\'1r. DesRoclles was on a commit- tee. it was understood that all would be well, and that there was nothing to worry over. All that a human being could do would be done. and that. not only in some cases, but in each and every cue with which he was concerned.

Mr. DesRoches was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Holy Name Society. In his ac- tive years he was Church Trustee as well as Stltool ‘Trustee many times over. l

Mr. DesRoches was predeceased by his first wife (Miss Clara. Mc- Neil of Mlscouche) in the year 1923. He leaves to mourn: Martin in Miscouche; Sister Saint Clare of St. Joseph's Convent, Charotte- town; Josepha. Mrs. Wilfred Mc- Nally of Charlottetown; Rita in Halifax; Hilary in Miscouche; Gertrude, Mrs. G. L. Pearce of To- ronto; Mildred. Mrs. Ormond No- lan, Ottawa; Jean, Mrs. Stewart Duncan, Edmonton. Alta. Mr, Deg. Rodles’ second wife was Miss Fmda Gallant of krnont Bay. Edith the eldest of the second family, is a nurse in training at the City Hospital; Ulric, Eugene and Gerald are at home; and the younger children are attending school. He also leaves to mourn three sisters: Mrs. Stanley C. Poir- ler, Miscouche: Mrs. W. Curtis, Lunenburg, Mass; Miss Josephine DesRoches, Prlde's Crossing. Mass: also one brother. Mr. J. A. DesRoches of Cambridge, Mass.

TUESDAY

INJURED YESTERDAY —Rob- ert Gallant, 58 Sidney Street is a patient in the Charlottetown Hos- pital suffering from broken ribs. It is understood that an accident occurred in the C.N.R. Jundhouse yesterday involving Mr, Gallant.

DIED IN DORCIIESTER, MASS. -The death of Mr. William H. Aflleck occurred at Dotrchester, Mass. on March 6th. Mr. Affleck had lived in Dorchester for over fort years, being connected with the street car service in that city. He had been retired for about a year.

mvEsTlTURB-‘Among the war veterans honoured at the investit- UIg held last week by Lord Alex-

ander, the Governor General, was

Wing Commander George Keefer who was decorated with a Bar to his D.F.C. Wing Commander Keef- er is the nephew of the late Mrs. Gordon HugheuChml-lottetowrl, and spent many summers here. Ha is a graduate of Yale University.

History will be made again this coming Saturday when the first R. C. A. F. trans-oceanic training flight will be made from the R. C. A.F, statiomSummerside. to Eng- land by way of Gander, New- foundland. The flight will oonlilt of the now well known Bonito!‘ aircraft, Zenith and Polaris, which recently completed a non-stop flight from Sacramento, Califor- nia to Summerside, P. 11.1. Aboard will be the nine e k of the special navigation course now in training in Bummersidc, members of the crews and instructors. TM flight will be under the command of Squadron Leader W. L. Gilles- pie of‘ Toronto. who is the chief instructor at the station.

Leaving Bummerside Saturday at 10 a.m. the planes will call at Gander where the crews will be briefed on their trans-Atlantic flight. They are scheduled to ar- rive at the mints-e Air Navigation school at shswbury, England. at 10 mm. on Sunday. Among those who vii-ll greet thun on arrival will be Cauldron under Walt Davy, who was stationed at lum- mmidc forever two your: lust following the end of the war and for‘ a time was commanding of- nccr here.

Airman from all the Dominion go to the DIIIDIN Air Navigation School at lbawbtiry to kiln and than is wtm liaison bttwoln it and dip air navigation cehooi at Ctlmmcrsitll. About a your tin lhawbilry school prawn the Manifold! notion with a shrill-lg silver cup to ooumunorstrtbo ro-

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PLACED STATUE — Mr. Ken rteth Stewart has placed a nice statue of 5t. Peter in the Cl.lild- ren's Corner in St. Peter's Church in memory of his father and mother.

DIED IN CALGARY -- The death occurred in Calgary, Alta. on Friday. March 4th of Mrs. Ed- win n. Crockett. Show” born in Calgary, the former Alma Sobey and was 64 yes-rs of ago. Her hus- band who predeceased her l1 months ago was a cousin of Mr. J. P. Crockett. ciiy- Two dauflhle" Eleanor at home and Hope. married in Edmonton. are left to mourn her passing.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY — ‘rho funeral of William McGrath was held yesterday morning from the Frank Hennessey Funeral Home to 8t. Eugcneb Church, Covehead. where Requiem High Mass “'11s celebrated by Rev. Parnell Wood who also conducted service at the grave. Pall bearers were Joseph Ready. Parnell Curran, Cliffofll Webster, Wallace MacDonald. Con Murphy and Leith Brown. Inter- ment was in the Church Cemetery.

Major William McKee, VD., 6'7, died at Lancaster Hospital, Wcst Saint John. N.B., on March 4th. 1949, pccording to word received here by his brother Mr: Frank N. McKee of 163 Dorchester Street.

Major McKee, who bas born in Charlottetown in June, 1881, was one of’ the supervisors a! Debert Military Camp for Canadian Leg- ion War Services. He served in the South African War of 1899; the First World War of 1914 and in the Second World War of 1930.

He leaves two brothers, Frank N. of this city, and Wallace F. T. of Winnipeg.

Interment was in the Held of Honour, saint John, N. B.

The board of directors of the Catholic Social Welfare Bureau held their monthly meeting at the Sacred Heart Home Sunday with President R. McGillvray presiding.

The financial report was given by sister Mary Eugene in the ab- sence of the secretary. and showed the demands of the agency for the month to be in excess of the budget as expenditures for the month were $604.00 in comparison to $500.00 in the previous month. It was estimated that $5.000 would be needed for the year's work.

The field secretary's report was given by Sister Mary Eugene. It stated that in addition to the inter- viewing and aiding of families, the bureau lias placed four children in boarding homes, and also assisted five unmarried mothers in mak- ing plans for the futures of them- selves and their children.

Mr. Eugene Kelly reported on the activities of the Child Welfare committee. He announced iltat pre- parations were almost completed for a child adoption campaign, and that thousands of leaflets will shortly be distributed for this purpose among the Island parishes.

The Department of Transports first ice survey flight is scheduled to take off from here today on‘ its l,000-mlle route around the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Poor weather conditions yester- day caused postponement of the flight made weekly to aid navig- ation by providing ships with lu- formation on ice movements.

Once navigation in the SLLaw- renco River goes into full swing about April 1, flights are made daily to spot positions of ice packs and icebergs.

Chief Officer Angus Brown of Wood Island, P.E.I., ice observer for more than two decades, said "exceptionally clear weather" is needed for the initial survey.

He said unusually mild weather was the reason for the first fliglht being made one week earlier than last year's one, Air surveys be- gan four years ago.

Reports are passed on to Capt. W. J. Balcom at Halifax for relay on to ships heading for the St. Lawrence River ports of Montreal and Quebec through narrow chan- nels in the ice sheet.

The Evening Auxiliary of the W. M. S.. Trinity United Church. Chur- lottetown, held it: March meeting lust evening. with the President. Mrs. S. C. Thompson. presiding and a good attendance of the members, The meeting opened with the sing- ing of the hymn. "Jesus Thou Div- inc Companion", and prayer for the adopted Missionary Miss Beryl Mor- son. .

Report: were received fro'm dif- ferent commlttees. Visits to the Hospital. the Sanatorium. Sunset Lodge and to the homes were re- ported by the Community Friend- ship Committee and others. To en- large tho Auxiliary's knowledge of missionary activities it was decided to purchase the "Missionary Book- shelf", a collection of eight books, to be circulated among the mem- berl. Parcels containing a variety cf small and useful articles were re- ceived. to be sent to the United Church Port Worker in Halifax. for distribution among immigrants in welcoming them to their new home.

Mrs. Mildred Watts sang very fceiingly a lovely Chinese hymn. "Ba Not Afraid." .

The devotional period was under the leadership of Mrs. Elmer Mal- lett and Miss Emma Holmes. who presented in atvery interesting manner Chapter 5 of the Study Book. It was shown how Chrlfllah literature was prepared for the ule of the newly literate Chinese Chris- tiana. and how from a tiny begin- ning in 1905 at Chengtu. Welt China. the workhas grown to its present. proportions. accepted both inside and outside the Church. and’ a vary potent force in the present terrific strug la for men’! minds. Mn Diumon . Mica L. Morris. Min A. Frnur and Mrl. Simpson, by impersonating the staff of the ‘Can- adian Prcu. West China, assisted in demonstrating how the work wu

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WEDNESDAY

SYMPATHY EXTENDED -The 537111458131! o! the community . of Rose Valley is extended to Mr. and lVLrs. Jack E. McKenm. on the death of their infant eon. John Blair whose death took place on March 4 in Maple Plains.

FUNERAL SATURDAY — The‘ funeral of Patrick Smith was hold Saturday morning from his late re- sidence to St. Bonaventilres Church where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. W. Simp- son, who also conducted service at the grave. Pallbearers were: Harry Foster, Robert Connolly, Ambrose Mitchell, A. J. MacDonald. W. J. MacDonald, Walter Mullins. Inter- ment was in the Church cemetery.

PREDICTION CAME TRUE - Some years ago our elders whd had vision and understanding predicted that airplanes would be landinil at our door to pick up passengers and go from place to place. This was realized last Thursday morning when a plane landed in Hazen lrlolvnrds field at Cornwall and picked up Mr. Jack lilcPhee wllo is employed at the Charlottetown Alr- port. Who can estimate the value of this fleld_ which after such a severe storm was suitable for a good landing and in the same field only a few yards away the Cornwall rink is situated.

All the highways on Prince Ed- ward fsland are open, except for a short distance towards Bouris and a part of the Wood Island high- way, stated an official of the De- partment of Public Works and Highways last evening. There was no report from the plow working until late last night on the stretch between Eldon and Wood Islands.

Yesterday's rain is causing con- siderable slush And water in the cuttings in some sections of the highways. Road maintenance crews were draining all day yesterday where possible.

The Summerside highway. be- tween Summerfield and Kenning- ton, was widened out and winged back yesterday afternoon by mow plow equipment. it was stated.

Replying to a request from Pre- mier Jones for an expression of opinion whether Daylight Saving Time should be introduced this year in Prince Edward Island, the dir- ectors of the Federation of Agri- culture passcd a resolution yester- day afternoon opposing any change from Standard time,

The Premier's request came by way of comment on a brief present- ed yesterday to the Legislature by the Federation. “I have a letter." he said, "from the Mayor of Charlotte- town requesting that this Govern- ment inaugurate Daylight Saving lime. I don't know how you feel about that. but I would like to have an expression of your opinion; that is. from the standpoint of the coun- iry as a whole. If you will whisper to mc ns you go out What you want done from that standpoint, I shall be glad to hear it."

The Federation resolution was passed shortly afterwards.

As provided for in an Act passed at the 1047 session, only "one stand- urd uniform official time" is per- tnissuble throughout the Province. Unless altered by Ordcr-in-Council. "such official time shall be Stand- ard time."

The funeral of Mr. William I-‘retweli will be held from the Cutcliffe Funeral Home this aft- ernoon at two o'clock. Mr. Fret- well, who was born in Omaha. Neb.. 84 years ago, died here Monday.

» For many years he was engaged with his wife in show business. They gained considerable fame playing in United States, Europe, and before royalty around 1014. They were known to the enter- tainment world as the "Coultons".

They retired from the show business around 1930 and came to this Province. Since tlhen Mr. Fretwell had devoted much inter- est to sport. One of his favorite programs was the Friday night boxing broadcast from New York.

He had been in failing health for several weeks but ihad bflen feeling fairly good during the past few days until his death came suddenly Monday night.

His wife pre-‘eceased him sev- eral years ago. There are no survivors.

Mr. Chester E. Shaw. Dominion Fruit and Vegetable Inspector. yel- terday w advised of a change In the reggiationc of permits for the exportatlo of Seed Potatoes to the United States.

The new regulation, received from the Export Division, Depart- ment of Trade and Commerce. re- quires the exporter to have assur- ance that the buyer will use the Seed Potatoes for seed purposes only. ‘

The text. of the communication follows:

“On and after March 15th export permits seed potatoes United States will be issued only when applica- tion is accompanied by United States buyer declaration reading. ‘Pursuant to the agreement about importation of Canadian Sold po- tatoes made by the Canadian and United States governments on Nov- ember 23, 1948. I promise that I shall use or sell the Certified Sud potatoes purchased from you on- (blank) date for ned purposes only, that I shall ull them only to plant- er: or bop: tide need dealers and that I shall obtain a promise from any person to whom I may nil thou potatoes that he will use o loll them for nod purpose! only.’

In order to avoid delay, Mr. Show urges all export shippers of Seed Potatoes to give immediate atten- tion to the new regulation.

Commenting on the shipment of potutoel in February, Mr. Shaw felt that it compared "very favor- ably" to shipments for the o period int year. Some 800 oarrof tabla stock were shipped from the

Yesterday some 250 persons made donations to the “Blood it was announced by Red Cross g- flci-als. The mobile blood trfl - fusion unit, which arrived here from Halifax -Moncla.y. W111 w!“ tinue receiving donations today.

several people living in rural 31-855 made special sacrifices t0 give their blood yesterday; a resi- dent of York walked seven miles to the City, contributed his blood. and then walked home In fin- ouher instance a woman from Rus- tico paid taxi-fare to and from the Cl-ty in order to give a donat- ion, with such enthusiasm being shown, officials last night ox- prsssed the hope that they might obtain 400 donations during the two-day drive.

THURSDAY

Mr. Edmund G. Teombs, 78,'retir- ed banker. died yesterday morning at the Harland Apartments, 131 Water Strcci. alter u long illness. He was manager of the Bunk of Montreal here before his retirement a number of years ugo.

The funeral will take place at 10.30 Friday morning to St. Peter's Cathedral.

Mr. Coomhs is survived by his wife, the former Knthlcen Moore.

RECEIVES SAD NEWS — Mr. Hugh J. MacLellan of St. Peter's Bay recently received word of the death of his sister. Mrs. Peter J. Morrison at Bangor, Maine, follo\v- ing a long illness. She was born in St. Peter's Bay 67 years ago. Sur- viving are five daughters. Mf5~ Prime DeChelli: \ of Dorchester. Mass. Mrs. Rupert MacLean of Bangor, Mrs. Earl Burgess of Som- ervllle, Mass. Mrs. Susan Mc- Grath and Charlotte Morriwn 0f Veazie, Maine, and two sons: Cyril of Veazie and Stephen of Bradley. Mass; also a brother, Hugh J. Mc- Lellan and nine grandchildren. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic Church, Orono, Maine, last Monday morning.

An executive meetlnZ in con- nection with ,the 106th annual general meeting of the Diocesan Church Society was held yesterday afternoon in Si. Paul's Parish Hall. with the Venerable Art-h- deacon Harrison, R11, in the Chair. His Lordship Right Rev. Dr. R.l~1.. Waterman. Bishop Co- adjutor of the Diocese was pres- ent, and expressed his rieasure in being able to attend the meeting again this year, and conveyed the best wishes of the Primate, Arch-

bishop Kingston. to those pres- ent. Other clergy present, were Calron Malone, Rev. Mr. Ibbott,

Mr. Piercy of Milton, Mr. Iikeam 0f Crapuud, Mr. Dignan of Port Hill- and Mr. Davies of Kensington. There were a large number of lay delegates present.

A Charlottetown man was placed under arrest last evening, charged with breaking and entering the Royal Packing Company's No. 2 plant on Longworth Ave., and also with arson. Fire at the plant did little damage. It had been set apparently under a counter in the office.

City Police said they received a call from the plant area about 6.30 telling them a man was seen coming out of the building. While Cpl. A.J. Lund and Constable. Ar- thur Bishop were enroute to the scene in the patrol they received information. via their two-way radio, that the building was on fire and that the man who left the plant was running out BtJPet- er's Road. Police took up the chase and shortly after arrested a man hiding under the veranda of a dwelling in Parkdale.

Meanwhile the Fire Department had responded to the fire alarm and the blaze was extinguished.

The plant is located close to the railway tracks and was form- erly a fox biscuit factory.

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FUNERAL YESTERDAY -—- The funeral of the late William Fret- well was held yesterday afternoon from the Cutcliffe Funeral Home. Services at the home and grave were conducted by Rev. M. D. Dun- bar. The pallbearers were Charles McKarris, Ray Keenan, R. P. For- gylhe, Alfred J. Watts, Reginald Taylor. Capt. Myers. Interment was in the People's Cemetery.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY .— The funeral of the late William David Murphy was held yesterday morn- lng from his home at Southport to St. Dunstarfs Basilica where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. P. F. MacDonald, who also oonductnd services at the grave, Th; pallbearers were Henry Peters, William Grimes, Ambrose Duffy. Vincent Grimes, Fred Keenan and E. Corish.

GANADIAN LEGION — At a meeting of the Provincial Execut- ive of the Canadian Legion, BEE. L, held pt the Legion Home last evening, the Provincial President. Major John A. MacDonald of Car- digan tendered his resignation. which w“ gpceptcd with very sin- cere regret, and a vote of thanks tendered him-for his untiring and interested service to the Legion and its IIIEITDCFS during his term of office. Mr. Rowland Phiilipson of Surmnerside, 1st vice President will preside over the Legion until the next convention.

JUNIOR. LEAGUE CHARLOTTE- TOWN HOSPITAL -- The regular monthly business meetixlil of the Junior League of the Gzarlotte- town Hospital was held Tuesday evening, March 8th. at the Nurses’ Home with twenty-four members in attendance. The president. Mrs. John Connolly was in the chair. The ndnutes of the previous meet- ing were read and approved. The secretary. Mrs. Pierce Doyle. hav- ing moved to Halifax. Mrs. Lester O'Donnell was appointed to fill the vacancy for the balance of the year. Final arrangements were made for the rummage sale. Mrs. Walter Lawlor. reporting for the Ways and Means committee, stated permission had been granted by Mayor Earle MacDonald to hold a Tm; Day. There being no fprthor business the meeting adjourned on motion of Mrs. Cari Green, sec- onded by Mrs. Gt-orre Chandler. Tea was served bv IVITS. Walter Lawlor. Mrs. Ivnn Laurie and Mrs. Howard Maclnnis.

rue CIIARLOTTETOWN MIN- ISTERIAL ASSOCIATION — The March meeting o the Association was held in the residence 0f the Salvation Army Commandant, Ma- jor E. C. Hutchinson. with the vice-president, Rev. M. D Dunbar. in the chair in the absence of the president, Rev. E. R. MacVicar. After the reading of the minutes by the secretary. Rev. J. D. Dav- lson, and the settlement of sev- eral items of business, arrange- ments wcre made for the service of three hours‘ devotion on Good Friday . The service will be held in Zion Church with tlhe following ministers taking part: Rev. G. C. Webster, Rev. J. D. Davisom-Rev.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY 1- The funeral of Margaret White took place yesterday morning from the A. A. Honmssey Funeral Home to St. Dunstan‘: Bullies. where Re- quiem High Man was celebrated by luv. David Mfhsue. who also officiated at the grave. Interment took place in the family-plot. in the Catholic Cemetery.

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The ular weekly r9525?“ the Cheriottetowlflihle Chorus w held 1m night in the Cqqmdh‘; Legion. Th; practise Opened “u, I short lesson on reading mum h, the pianist. Miss Louise 00x which was very instructive mg "h procisted by the chorus. This wlu be a regular part of the “ma. until all nwrrlbers are flmiliar “u, music. Following this lesson m,

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N. B.-Mr. John Reid, formerly ofi Charlottetown died at his home in

Bedford, N. S.. on Wednesday.

March 9th. after a brief illness. He I had been gardener at the Queen, Square Gardens here for manyl years. Mr. Reid was a veteran of; both World Wars. serving his coun- | try for five years during the first

war and again in the second war! until ins-received his discharge for; I " 1 reasons. The funeral will| be held from Halifax Funeral Home | on Friday, March 11th. |

RECEIVE QUOTA 0!" BLOOD. --Red Cross officials announced

at night tirat they had obtaincd heir quota of blood banks after! receiving 160 blood donations yes- terday in Surnmerside. This brings the Island total to 598 for the three-day drive, The total would, have been higher than this if 1.11 those who offered to contribute had been alble to do so. many be-i ing turned down on account of medical reasons. 30 were turned down in Charlottetown for this reason Wednesday and not for shortage of time as previously re-‘ ported. i

FUNERAL THURSDAY - The funeral of Angelina Bradley took place yesterday morning from the A. A. l-Iennessey Funeral Home to the church of the Most Holy Re- deemer where Requlcm High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Patrick licnnessey, CBSR. The palibeab; ers were: George Berrlgan, Allan J. MacDonald, James Macbeod,‘ Patrick Doyle, w, ,1, Hermes,” and Thomas Crclghan. Interment took place in the family plot in the Catholic Cemetery wthere scr- vices were conducted by Rev} Ronald Delaney, c.5511. '

ruausnen m BOOKLET FOItM-F‘riends of Miss Jean M. Swan will be pleased to know thst' the Easter play, "L0 1 Am Wm, Y0" Always" which she wrote last. War for the Jessie Maxwell Mis-‘ sion Circle of First United Church . '1‘""°- W111 be Dublished in mlml’ EOKTIPhed booklet form by this B01111. Miss Swan was a member 0f this Circle while Deaconess at F115“ Church. and is now studying ti" Jflpflmse IHHSI-lsze at Yale. in Preparation for entering m“ “n. on her work 3,5 w_M_3_ Mission; ary in Japgn, I

The communit c . surrounding distlldfs “flail-lanai: Ed by the death on February 31st; g: gflflflnan Dobson at the early age He hyears f°11°Wlfl8 a short illness. some all‘! been in failing health for ‘mm ‘W? but was not considered - is y ill until a few days before his passing,

He loaves to mourn his wife and

T.I-I..B. Bomers, Rlev. M. D. Dun- bar. Rev. J. T. Ibbott, Major E. C- Hutchinson and Rev. WE. Dudleym Th4! members were then shown‘ some film strips by MeJor Hutch-. lnsun suitable for work amongst~ children and young poop . The next meeting will be hel in thef Y.M.C.A. building at the gracious invitation oi’ the secretary. Mr. Jas. A. McConnell. on Tuesday. April 5th, at 2 o'clock. in the aft- ernoon.

A very pretty wedding of much interest was solemnized at Zion Manse. Charlottetown. on Feb. 22. at 5 o'clock when Rev. G. C. Webster united in marriage Alice Kathleen Pilley of Saint John, N. 8.. and Daniel Gordon MacNeill of Si. Catherlnes, P. E. I.

The bride looked very charming in a street length dress of navy

She curled a bouquet of American Beauty roses. Elie was attended by Miss Margaret Lowry. Charlotte- town. who wore a street length dress of flower jersey with brown accessories. Her bouquet consisted of carnation; and snap- dragon. ‘

The groom was ably supported by Mr. Calvin MacKinnon, Char- lottetown. The brides gift to her attendant was a beautiful gold signet ring.

After the ceremony the happy couple motored to the home of. the groom where a reception was held in their home, After pon- gratulationc and best wishes were extended a delicious supper was served to a number of relatives and blends.