‘MONDAY

lire. J. E. Kelly and son, Blair, Charlottetown. spent the week and visiting friends in Borden.

Mr. ‘A. Mach-ac of the PILL Government Garage 1| making eat- lsfactory prorees after undergoing I llrioua operation in the Prince Idward Island Hospital.

,_ . ‘__. Ill‘. Irvin: Saunders. Charlotte- '§ l" Iowa-lest Saturday morning for ‘l ‘ ‘ Montreal where he has aecepte‘ a poaitlgn with the Department of ‘transport.

Era. H. R. stewart. Ottawa. ar- 1 _ rived in the City by plane Satur- ‘5 ‘ day morning to visit her mother. ‘ » l Mrs. T. B. Woodman. who is a

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' patient in the Prince Edward l Island Hospital. l i -'I‘he many friends of Mr. Har-

old Noonsn, genial caretaker of Smailmank Ltd., are pleased to note that he has recovered from his recent leg injury and is case more able to attend to his duties about the store-S.

LEAVING FOR ENGLAND . Mrs. Keith Lewis. 33 DesBrlsay 5 Crescent, and little daughter, Mar ‘ lone. left this morning for Eng- land vie. Halifax. Mrs. lfiWlS wid spend e. few weeks in England visiting her father, Mr. William Deacon, Ralnham, Essex, and other members of her family.

Mr. Gilbert Clements has re-

turned to Montague after spend-

. lng six months in Toronto taking

w e. maintenance and servicing o1

electrical appliances course a.

Canadian General Electric. Prior

, to hiscouree Mr. Clements work-

ed in the main office in Hallfaa.

His brother, Kenneth is at present

taking a. similar course at the vo-

cational training building at Che:- lottetown.

FUNERAL AT MARSIIFIELD- The funeral of the la-te Mrs. Ambrose Ferguson was held Sat- urday afternoon frotn the Mac- Lean Funeral Home to Marsh- field Presbyterian Church where services were conducted by Rev. Norman Young. Interment was in Marshfield Cemetery. The pall- bearers werezScottCairns, George Arbing, Earl Foster, Charles Reid, John McFarlane and Alex McBeath.

Mrs. .1 Wilfred MacQuarrie, Victoria, are .4 pleased to learn that she has re- turned ta her old home town alter pending the past months of winter h Maiden, Mass. She was accom- mied by her eon Clifford, who made the trip to Maiden Homily lo return with his mother who thinks after all there is no Pl-llle like the Village by the Sea oven in winter, for many are the charms it possesses and for these who are so minded many are the pleasures to be derived from pleasurable occupations through bhe cold and snow o] winter.

many friends o! Mrs.

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DIES — The death occurred athis helmo in Mont Carmel on Tuesday, l I'd). 24th. of Bruno Cormior, a very lllshlv respected resident of that locality. at the age of 64 years. He leaves to mourn his wife » the former Mary Aim Arsanault, 009 dI/lllhter Mery- Mrs. Albert Landry of Summer-side. and two I008. FY96 ill Slmmerslde and Alphonseht home. One sister, Mrs. Emanuel Arscnault. Quincy, Mass, and one brother William in Sum- mersi-de also survive. The sym-

thy of e. large circle of friends

extended to all. The funeral was hold on Tuesday. Feb 24th, from his llate residence to Mont Carmel Church and Cemetery-S.

.‘ The death occurred yesterday adltomoon at his home. 290 Kent Street. City, of Mr. P. J. MacDon- aid who, for almost a quarter of l. century, was one of Charlotte- town‘! widely-known business men. He was 7i years of age. Predeceesed by his wife who passed alway in December, 1939, tfhe late m. MacDonald is surviv- ed by five sons and one daughter. 'I'-he sons are, B. Earle MacDonald. of Charlottetown; Dr. J. Sterling, D. Elmer. end , all of Charlottetown. The daughter, Mrs. George Mason. resides in Bunbury.

Three brothers and four sisters also survive him. The brothers ere. Malcolm W., Southport; John A.. Bunbury; and Wallace l1. Cove- heed. The sisters are. Mrs. Jnhn W. Jay, 230 Kent S/treet. City. Mire. Iiemuel ll. Jay. Mount Stew- art; Mrs. Harry W. Swan. York; and Mrs. Crawford Jay. City One brother, William, and 1m.- aister. Ida. predeceased him.

One son, Dr. Kenneth. MC, was

I killed in action in Sicily in 194i.

At a brief ceremony held yes- mcrnfng. members of the Charlottetown Branch of the Om.- adian Insion. 313.1... tethered at the South African War mem- Qisl on Queen square to pay , tribute to two Prince Ildward ls- ~ land comrades. Alma ms- Ild l Inland arm who fell in the eaepaign. to. commemor- mufliznllth llllllvdreary of the , e Paerdeberl, . . flmieaeatAmhreee node and - . w me, two survivors of » _ ~ can cemrvlismwere " ‘in attendance et the cere-

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President. Meier A. W. Rogers.

The following veterans survive in this Province: Limit-Col. WC. Cook, Reginald Cox, Michael J.. McCarthy. H.814. Donald H. Kennedy, Fred Ilurae, Lleut, Am- brose Rodd, Sgt. . Charles l-Iine. Harry Hyde, Capt. Edward Mc- Donald. John Lawior.

William Stewart, 59 Prince Street, City. was found dead. and Stephen J. Duffy, l Stewart Street. was found to be serlouay ill, when City Police investigated a call from a boarding house. formerly known u the Peardon House at 325 WSfAI Street on Saturday afternoon. .

On investigating the call, Coa- stable Butler of the City "police force found one man lying on the floor and another on a bed in a bedroom of the house. An empty lz-ounce bottle of rubbing alcohol was in the room. H9 immediately called in a doctor, who, on exam- ination. pronounced that the man on the floor, Mr. Stewart. we! dead. The other men, Duffy, was found to be in a serious condi- tion. and was immediately taken to the Charlottetown Hospital. lt was later reported that his condi- tion was improving.

TUESDAY

—Mrs. Annie Lang of Bedeque left for Portsmouth. N.H.. on Set- urday having received a telegram on Friday saying her sister-in-law, Miss Lottie Lang was seriously ill and wanted her to come at once.

-—M.r. Eric Lundquist of Boston. Mass, has returned after spend- ing four days with his sisters-in- law, Mrs. Maurice Bowen and Mrs. Clarence Landry Summar- side-S.

Mrs. Fulton Dingwell, of Ken- slngton. has entered the P. E. Island Hospital for treatment. She was Line. McEwen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mcliiwen, of this vicinity-S.

Her friends regret that Mrs. Gordon Hooper, wife of the effl- cient snow plough operator, is still a patient in the Charlotte- town Hospital where she undec- went an operation last week.

Her friends here will regret the death of Mrs. Vincent MicCirath. at her home in Morell, after being seriously ill _for several months. She leaves a husband but no family.

—-BUILDS HOME -- Mr. Reggie Murray of Cienltrevllls, is to be congratulated ion the fine house he built last summer and did most of the work-himself. It is s great improvement to the village.

Mrs. Laurence Gauthier has ent- ered the Charlottetown Hospital where she will undergo e. serious operation. Her husband has been a patient in one of the hospitals for several months and his con- dltion is reported as slightly bet- ier.

-SI.IGI'I‘I‘ FIRE - Sumner-aide firemen responded to a call at noon yesterday from a warehouse back of Batman's store. Apparent‘ ly a stove pips had become dis- connected causing a fire which burned a small hole in the roof. There was no other damage.

WEDDING BELLS- The mar- riage took place yesterday morn- ing at 0 o'clock of Miss Rose Innglworth and Mr. Welter Math- eson at Zion Presbyterian Churcn. Chsrllttewwn. Rev. G. Carlyle Webster officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Matheson left immediately after the ceremony for Montreal and from there they will travel to Bermuda where they will spend their honeymoon.

The death of Mr. Chipmen Currie of Hansport, N. S. at the age of eighty-three years, brought sad- ness to many friends and relatives in Elmsdele and surrounding districts. Deceased was a native of Elmsdale where he conducted a successful merchantile business for many years. Later he sold his business to Mr. John A. Callaghan, now llvlng" in Alberton. To his bereaved family sincere sympathy is extended.

The first oli-elcdie car ever to be used on the Island Division of the Canadian National ‘ Railways le expected to begin its daily runs between Charlottetown and Sum- merside this morning at I140. Ar- riving in Sumnierslde at ,l0:li0 e.. m.. the oil-electric car, with other passenger cars attached, will leave Surnmerelde at 6:40 in the after- noon end arrive in the City at 8:40 pJn.

TIACIIIIII ASK PA! IOOI!‘ -The regular monthly meeting of the City Iohool Board was held yesterday afternoon with the chairmen. Dr. f. J. Yea pnridifig. Considerable routine business wee transacted. Among the matters discussed were increase of physi- cal instruction in the schools. the teachers’ pension system. end the request of the teachers for an sn- noel increase of e200 in their sup- plements.

lune scour Awsan - Tlhe Bevlley. Mus. Times has a fine lsotfllllh of John D. Iilllrl» w‘klm_‘:l'ml’oetblo.larsihi| er I "b. m»

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tiorl of Boy Scout Week in Bev- erley and was held in the Baptist Ohuroh. ‘llhe new Eagle Scout was highly commended on his achievement. His father is now on the mechanical staff of the Times and was a formelr Guardian 2m- ployee in his youth.

Zion Church Social Hall was the scene of e. very happy gath- ering laat evening when the mem here and friends of the congrega- tion assembled to express in a tangible way their good wishes w Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, their worthy organist and his es- teemed wife, who are twang up residence in their new home an Charlottetown.

The gathering took the form of a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. who were graciously introduced by the pre- sident of the Ladies Auxiliary, Mrs. J. G. Dennis. Numerous and valuable were the gifts received from the various church organiza- tions and individuals. Mrs. John- son was assisted ln opening the gifts and reading the humorous and witty cards by members 1i the Auxiliary. Mr. Johnson fit- tlngly replied io the expression; of good wishes extended on be- half of the congregation by Rev G. C. Webster and others.

On Wednesday February the 4th a very pretty wedding was solemn-

Church, Palmer Road. when Miss Rcsallne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Doucette of Mlminegssh was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Robert, son of Mrs. Leon and the late Mr. Peters of Bloomfield. Rev. Pr. Walsh was the officiating clergyman. The bride was very capably assisted by her sister Miss Esther of Charlotte- town, while Bert Peters brother of the grocm performed the duties of best man. Breakfast was served at the home o; the bride after which the haPDY contracting parties drove to Bloomfield to the home of the groom's mother, where a reception awaited them. The newly weds have taken up residence in Bloomfield where they have bought a farm, he being a veteran of World War 1l. This happy couple have the good wishes of the whole community as they start out on their journey through life.

A host of friends mourn the passing of Mrs. George Profltt, at her home at Burlington, in the early momenta o! the 14th of Feb- ruary, i948. Although she had long since passed the "threescore years and ten" snark, she had kept the youthful outlook, and her friends were ol all ages. On January 27th. one day before her 85th birthday, she was stricken without warning and although from the first, therc was little hope of recovery. her mind remained clear. Until the end she was thoughtful of others and grateful for the loving care bestowed upon her. Her maiden nsme was Annette. Jane ‘Iuplin, and she was born at Margste. a daughter of the late John Tuplln and his wife Mary Bentley. She was active in everything pretain- lng to the welfare o1 church and “Fmlmlly- ESDecielly dear to her heart was the work o; the Women's Allxlllfll‘? 0f the Church of Eng- land. of which she was a faithful

member and in which she held office at various times. ‘flhe death occurred on Sunday

flight at his home on East Street. Sutnmerside of Wilfred Gallant in his 55th year. l-le had been con- Vfllwlllk after a serious operation wihich he underwent during Decem- ber and although his condlilor. Wins the past few weeks em not improve hi; sudden deallh came as a great shock to a large number of friends in Siunmerside.

He was e son of the late w. and Mrs. Pascal Gallant, Sum- msrslde. and a valued employee of James Arthur and Co. A lifelong resident d the town, he took an active part his life in many of the soci and sport activities in Simsmerslde. Ho was an active supporter of hockey in past years and was at one time e valued member of the Crystal Hockey Club. Possessed of a fine singing voice he was for some years as- sociated with St. Paul's Choir amd will be remcmbered by an older generation as a popular entertain- er in the old Happy-land

songs of

Arthur, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Smith. Nlpigon, 0nt., was almost in- stantly killed Sunday when wheel of a truck passed over him while he was coasting near his home. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are well known in the Province where native of Pownel, was superin- Dslvey. Mrs. Smith was former Bernice Mulch, R..N., of Mt. Herbert. r Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two vl-lwl’ WM. Welter and Jerry.‘ The father had a very narrow

with two other men was struck b! e treln st e crossing. The driver saw the train approaching end attempted to stop but the truck skidded on the ice-covered reed and was struck by the train and carried some 20 yards before dropping off the locomotive. The men were unharmed.

It. Smith has been employed

not superintendent for the mill?" Pulp and Paper pony lime last fell. .

Ilia Phyllis lie herd. ma, left this m In“

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ized in the Immaculate Conception!

where he delighted audiences as a’

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Tiiemauy friends of Mrs. R.- U. Keenan will regret to learn oi no! illness in the P. E. Island H00- pltsl. _ I

--ltEUl£lVES SAD NEWS -Mr. Reginald Macl-‘arlene. North Cet- letou has received a telegram from Saskatoon. Seek, announcing the death of his sister, Pansy. Mrs. Garfield Ellis. Ilhere were no par- iioulars-S.

—CALLED T0 SAINT JOIlN~Mr. Robert L. Shalw, advertising man- ugcr of R31‘. Holman Ltd, left Bummerside by plane at noon yes- terday for Saint John, NB». called by the death of his father. - B.

LEARN S 0F MOTHER'S DEATH -—Mrs. Lemuel Lamont, Churchill receivcd the sad news on Sunday that her mother, Mrs. Edsabeth 1“15hel', had passed away suddenly at her licme in Lochaber, Nova Scotiu.

Forest Hill lost a prominent cltaon in the person of Dan MI- Kinnon. Last fall he had a serious operation, and for a while after- wards lie enjoyed fairly good health, But about the middle of January he took a relapse, suffered a great deal, and tiled on the 3rd of February. aged ‘l9 years.

Dlillil-jiindTl-JS T0 FAIR -- At the nmiual meeting oi the Clydes- dale Horse Association of Canada held in Toronto in February the following were appointed delegates to the hiaritlme Winter Fair, Am- herst S. A. Hilton. Superintendent Experimental Tallm. Fredericton. N.B., and Keith Boswell. Victoria, PEI.

FUNERAL HELD MONDAY — The funeral of Miss Catherine ltiacKenzie, who passed away at her residence. 94 McGill Ave., on Friday, was held on Monday af- ternoon from the Cutcliffe Funeral Home. Services were conductedby Rev. 12E. MacLennan assisted bry Rev. Dr. Rice and Rev. J. H. Skinner. Interment at Hartsville Cemetery was conducted by Rev. Donald Nicholson.

The two-storey residence of Mr. Hope Mutch at Keppoch was de- stroyed by fire last night. Neigh~ bors helped save most of the fur- niture but were powerless to stop the fire which began on the roof Loss was estimated unofficially a‘ approximately $12,000. It was be- lieved to she partially covered DJ insurance. ,

TRANSFERRED- Rev. Joseph‘ B. MacGillivai-y, 0.583., has been transferred from Holy Redeemer Parish, Charlottetown to St. Jos- eplrs Parish, Moose Jaw, Sask. Father MucGlllivary left Char- lottetown Monday morning. Arriv- ing here on Saturday evening tc replace him, was Rev. Patrick Hennessey, C.SS.R. from St. George's Parish, Newfoundland.

FUNERAL- SERVICES — The funeral of Mr. William Stewart took place yesterday morning at 8.50 from the Frank Hennessey Funeral Home to St. Dunstarrs Basilica where Mass was cele- brated by Itev. David McTague who also conducted the service at. the grave. The pallbearers were Messrs. Peter l-lennigar, Harry Harley, Michael Basha, Prank Snvidant, George White and Louis MacLeod. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.

HAD DEIJGIITFUL HOLI- DAY—Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Wight and young son left Monday morn- lng for their homc ln Dodsland. Sask. after spending the past three months with Mr. WlghVs sister and hrotiier-in-luw, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Jones, ‘West Royalty from wheie they visited friends and relatives in Flat River. Wood ‘Island, iris. Murray River, Murray Harbour and Charlottetown, It is twenty-one years since Mr. Wight last visited the Island and lt is Mrs. Wlghifs first visit. Mr. Wight was born at Murray River.

—FUNERAI. SERVICES — The funeral of the late Robert March

" CemeteryF-S. for 10 years Mr. Smith, who is a . tendsnt of the National Park at] the , [Summer-side East, was pleasant-y

‘Annan, Surnmerside end Reed's

mes» on February ll when al truck in which he was riding‘

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hanks. New Annan. who died on February 27th. was held from the residence of James March- banks on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services which ,wsre held at the home were conducted by Rev. Mr. Wagner of North Bede- que and several beautifully reu- dered hymns, favorites of the de- ceased. were sungby the choir. The pallbearers were Messrs. Tal- mage Montgomery, Ernest Raynor, Benjamin Pillman, James ‘Puplln, Harry Heffle. David Walker. ln- terment was in North Bedequs

-BIII.'I‘HDAY PART! - On Sunday aftemooh, February I0. N. Verne Read, son of Mr. N. B. Read and the late Mre. Read

surprised when a number of his relatives and friends from New

Comer gathered at his heme on the occasion of hie fourth blrtn

day, although Verne was born sixteen years ago. ‘I119 eftsrnoni-i passed quickly in eeolal intercourse after which e sumptuous supper was served b! the visitors. ‘Inc evening wee spent in the singing of sacred songaflrhl; the“ hm“.

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l3) a News BUDGET-QR (JUR SATURDAY. su

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noon in Bedeque Hell to consider engulfing another doctor for the dist! ct. This meeting was ill-Kiel! attended by interested citizens of Freetown, Bedeque, and surround- ing localities. As it was understood that Dr. William Tldmnrsh, for- merly of Charlottetown, now pract- ising in Crepe-lid. was leaving there shortly it was - ously decided to extend an invitat- ion to lhim to come and locate in Bedeque. and a. committee was appointed to interview him. 0n be- ing intorvlewed by this committee Dr. Tldmarshueci-ded to move t0 Bcdeoue. and will open hi: office there about March 15th.

8'1‘. JAMES YOUNG PEOPLE»- Ait the 3rd weekly gathering of the Yo People or St. James Church last undey evening. a Young Peo- ple's Society was formed with the following slate of officers; Presid- ent: Kenneth MacKenzle. Vice- Preeident: David Hurst. Secretary-

Treasurel‘: Valerie Rogers. The following ‘committees were also f Entertainment: Merl’

Campbell (Chairman), Adele Clark. David Jardlne, Stirling Walker. Lunch: Barbara G. EOZBPB. (chair- man); Muriel ilurst, Jill MlwKllY~ Membership: Charles ROSE"- (Chainrnan); Philip Jsrdlne. dur- lm-g A, Rogers. A sing-song was mid and was led by Stirling Walker. at the conclusion of which lunch was served. An eiiiilyable time was had by all. 1t was decided to hold all future meetings on Wednesday evenings The m“ regular meeting will be held 0n Wednesday evening. March 10th. at 7.30.