. regullr meeting of Trin- ,"'JIIItsa Church w. M. s. was mid at the menu, Montague,'on

zist, with 16 members and mree visitors pX'&9elIt-

A Christmas devotional period was ml by Mrs. Louis A. Johnstone. Emma by Miss Alva -Brebaut. M,-5, Lorne Wizlinton. Mil. L mgginbotham. Mrs. J. M. Prater. Mrs, Ethan Stewart, Mrs. D. M. MacDonald. Veronica Taylor and Judy cuclmore. Mrs. Haneveld sang so Come All Ye Faithful". A carol mg brought the worship to s

cIo'I5'1fie minutes of the last meet- in! were read and approved. Let- ms and cards of thanks were mid by the corresponding score- ,,,,,4, who also brought to the at- tention a letter requesting that we send immediately our choice of officers for the presbyferial. Mrs. J, M Fraser and Mrs. Ethan ste- "rifwere appointed by the chair go act on this matter.

A discussion took lace on the qii-stion of who shoud attend the Presbyterial and this was left in g,hPyiIlCQ. It was felt that dela- gates attending the Presbyterial should not be responsible: for ex- pe.'lS9S entailed and after some diSCllS5I0n it was decided that these npenses for such delegates should be paid in full. The treasurers re- port was read. It was recalled that 5 relief and welfare boxes hnd been shipped during 1054 - tiio to Toronto, one to Glace Bay. one to Halifax and one to Hau- fax Port.

iirs. L. Wlgglnton. chairman of the nominating conunittee, then brought in- the new slate of of- ii or; for the new year: president, Mrs Lewis I-llgginbotham: vice - pr:-sident, Mrs. Ethan'Stewart; 2nd VHF - president, Mrs. George Nicholson; secretary, Mrs. Arnold wichtman; treasurer, Mrs. Lester .'iiacLeod; vice - president for inllnl groups, Mrs. J. M. Fraser; ;.;.-as secretary. Miss Adam Mac- (HIlL(0I'; Christian Stewardship. airs, L. A. Johnstone; temperance, Mr-. Ethan Stewart; community I."'L'Ild5I1IvpI Mrs. Rdiert Machon; iussionary Monthly. Mrs. Nellie I"i'.'l5er; supply secretary, Mrs. ir-on Johnstone and Mrs. Archie iiiime; literature secretary. Mrs. NPIIID Fraser; associate mQ1ber- s'n.p secretary, Mrs. J. Mort Mac- Lean; C-hristian citizenship, Mrs. George Nicholson.

The retiring president. Mrs.

Ethan Stewart, tendered a vote of thanks to her fellowiofficers lnild the members for their co- operation during the year and ex- pressed her happiness through- out her term of office.

airs. J. M. Fraser and Mrs. Gor- don Coffin moved and seconded I -.-we of thanks to all members of the past year.

The January meeting is to be hold at the home of Mrs. Cellum Br-lice The devotional leader will he Mrs. R. Machon and the study bank will be under the direction at Miss Alva Brehaut. The lunch miiimltfeo Will be Mrs. L. Higgin- lmtham and Mrs. George Nichol- son. Installation of officers is in be held at the. January meeting. Twenty - two hospital calls and :0 shut-in calls, 16 cards. 11 sick mils. and it treats were reported for the month of December. The meeting closed with the Mimah Benediction. After the meeting lunch. was served and A social hour enjoyed. '

KILMUIR. W. I.

.!Mre. Colin MacDonald was hostem to the members of the Kilmuir Women's Institute when they met at her home on Thurs- day evening for their monthly meeting. The president, Mrs. M. N. McGowan. presided and open- ed the meeting with a carol fol- IOWM by the Institute Creed. The secretary. Mrs. A. Fin ayson, call- ed the roll which was answered by an exchange of Christmas gifts.

H W33 WDOI"tEd that the blanket donated by the Institute had al- Nady been delivered to the King's County Hospital. also that the Ammd squares had been sent to the Institute office in Charlotte- town. to be forwarded to the Greek Relief Fund. Th corremondence received during e month was read by the secretary and pass- ed around to the members.

The sick com.mitf.ee reported a l1llI'llI)0T' of calls and treats pro- l'lf'IPd on these occasions. Mrsg Ylnlayson and Mrs. Colin Ma Donilld were appointed in the sick committee for next month.

A committee was formed to ss- oertnln if blankets were required by a needy family at this time, and if this was the case then a blanket would be donated by the Institute.

The secretary was requested to order cod liver oil pills for the children of the district. Mrs. Basil MacKinnan was the winner of the

SAVAGE HARBOR

.fThe many friends of Johnnie Gunn. son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gunn. Savage Harbour, will be sorry to learn that he is ill at the home of his parents. All Johnniels young friends join in the hope that be may make a speedy recovery and that very soon he will be able to rejoin them at school.

Misl Francis Coffin. nurse-ln- trainlng at the Prince Edward Is- land Hospital. spent the week-end at Savage Harbour, where she was the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Coffin.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex McLennan of Peter's Road. were recent visitors to Savage Harbour, where they were the guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chur- les Campbell.

The many young friends of Les- lie Pigot. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pigot, Savage Harbour. will be sorry to learn of his present illness. Leslie is held in high es- teem by hls school chums all of whom are pulling for 'his speedy and complete recovery.

Mr. Colin MacDonald of Mt. Stewart. was a visitor to Bangor on Sunday.

Mrs. Katie Mosher and-daughter. Jennie of Savage Harbour, were visitors to Charlottetown on Sun- day.

Large crowds continue at the weekly-Bingo hedl In St. Andrew's Theatre. Mt. Stewart. Mrs. Regin- ald MacDonald of Peake's was the big winner at, last week's meet, while Mr. Aeneas Maclntyre of St. Andrews won the door prize.

Mr. Fred Reddin of Charlotte- town. is at preseht engaged in cut- ting the lumber on his property at St. Andrews. Messrs Cyril Mor- rison of Savage Harbour and D. MacDonald and Richard Doyle of St. Andrews are assisting Mr. Red- din in the cutting.

The, telephone line at Savage Harbour. has been extended to the wharf at the Harbour proper for the convenience of the crew mem- bers who are remaining on Dredge No. 12 throughout the winter.

The many friends of Mrs. John MacAskil1, Mt. Stewart. will learn with regret of her present serious illness. All join in the hope that very soon Mrs. MacAskill will be fully restored to her full measure of health. .

Quite oi number of the men of the district gathered at Savage Harbour School on Monday to com- plete the erection of the fence sur- rounding Lhe school property. Fore- most among the group were trus- tees John Morrison and Buddy Coffin and Secretary of the School Board. Ralph Pigot. Such co-op- arative efforts in my district. are a healthy sign. There was a time not so long ago when Savage Har- bour.School was the banner rural school of the Province. Having reached the crest of the wave there was I tendency to slscken off a bit and more or less drift with the tide. It is pleasing to note this re- vival of community pride and it augurs well for the future well- being of the school.

The many friends of Mrs. Hcmsy Coffin. Mt. Stewart. will be happy to learn that her condition is re- ported as much improved and she is well on the way to complete re- covery.

Mr. Elsiha Pigot of Savage Har- bour wus a visitor to Charlotte- town over the week-end.

Mr. Russell Maclmyre who has been visiting relatives in Boston and other American cities has re- turned to his home in 'Mt. Stew- art.

Sanitary sndbther essential sup- plies were provided for the Savage Harbour School during the week by the local branch of the Women's Institute. Over "the week-end. mem- bers of this active organization did I complete cleaning job of the class room and cloak rooms of the school. Needless to say through their efforts the school is made a more pleasant and enticing spot for both teacher and pupils.

Mr. and. Mrs. Charles I Campbell of Savage Harbour. were week-end visitors to Peters Road.

Th many friends of Mr. Freddie Mother, Savage Harbour, will learn with regret of his present illness. Freddie, a veteran of World War II. has been under treatment

blanket. tickets for which had been sold in the district during the month. The penny sale was held by Mrs. D. Stewart and the winner was Mrs. P. sears. who will hold the sale at the next meeting. Mrs. McGowan invited the mem- bers to hold the next meeting at her home during January. The roll call at his meeing will be "New ideals for future roll calls". Concluding the meeting a social hour was held and an enjoyable lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. MacDonald. assisted by sev- eral of the members, The meeting

closed with the National Anthem.

EAST BALTIC

..'Frienus of Mr. Roddie J. Kid- son are glad us see him home again after having spent some time a patient in the Souris Hospital with pneumonia. He is at present out and abouragain. -

Mr. drent zcobertaon, second year student at the United Baptist Bible Training School, " t spent the Christmas and New Year holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Robertson, Red Point. The friends in the eastern dia- tricts ofiMrs. Robert Stewart. Char- lottetown. extend their sympathy to her in the recent sudden death of her brother. Mr. Roy Mills of Charlottetown.

Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Robertson, Kensington. spent Christmas with Mrs. Robertson's. parents in Kinroas.

Quite a number of people from surrounding districts attended the Christmas concert held in the Red Point School. December 21.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hunter and two children of North Lake. spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. Hunter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mar- tin Hunter, Parrsboro. N. S.

Mr. Largus Mcldnis, North Lake was a recent business visitor to Red Point and vicinity.

Miss Jean Macaregor, student at P. W. C.. spent the Christmas and New Year holidays with her par. enta. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mac- Gregor, East Baltic.

Miss Verna Rose. Kingston, ont.. spent some time with her parents,

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Rose. Lake- ville. Mr. and Mrs John McMillan,

Canavoy. were December 26 guests of Mr. and Mrs. Neil A. McI.ellan

and family, Red Point.

MP8. GEOIIE Robertson, Red Point. is spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Colin Dixon, East Baltic.

Mr. Glen Stewart. Red Poiht. had the misfortune of being burned about the face, neck and hands while he was lighting a gas lantern to take to the school to have in readiness for the Christmas con- cert, December 32. He was im- mediately taken to the doctor and had the bums dressed snd' has make a. good recovery and is back to school again. D

The friends and relatives of Mrs. Jermiah Simpson of Cavendish. re- gret to learn that she is at time of writlnf a patient in the P. E. I. Hospital as the result of being struck by a motor vehicle. she has a broken shoulder bone and leg injuries. Mr. Simpson ped with only slight bruises and minor in- juries. Mrs. Simpson has a broth- er residing in Bothwell, Mr, Tal- bot Stewart. All wish her a speedy recovery, also to Mr. Simpson. who is convalescing at his home in Cavendish.

Another of our oldest and high- ly respected citizens of the Lake- ville district. Mr. James Mclnnis. passed away in the Charlottetown

for the past couple of years. How- everbprior to this latest attack he was apparently feeling much bet- ter and was around about taking part in the different activities of the district. Just before Christmas. while visiting in Charlottetown he was suddenly stricken and rushed immediately to the Charlottetown Hospital. where he has been under treatment since. All are sincere in the hope that the genial Freddie will make a speedy and complete recovery.

Mr. Ralph Pigot. well-known far- mer and fisherman of Savage Har- bour, journeyed to Rustico on Fri- day io bring home his new thirty five foot fishing boat, which 'was built by that master of thhe build- ing art, Mr. Vincent Gallant. Mr. Gallant, himself a skilled trades- can, has a modern up-to-the-mim ute workshop and the craft which he produces are such as to please the eye and gladden the heart of any fisherman. The boat which Mr. Plgot has replaced served him faithfully and well for 22 years. She was built by Mr. Hughie Wal- ton. a former Nova Scotian, who during a brief sojourn in this area. built several boats. That boat cost slightly less than one hundred dol- lars. which would be about one fifth the coat of her replacement. We do hope that Ralph meets the some success with his new craft that was his to enjoy while pilot- ing the old through the brlny blue of the North Side.

The many friends of Mr. Dave Egan, Ml. Stewart, will be sorry to learn that as a result of an ac- cldent he has been obliged to enter the Charlottetown Hospital for treatment. Mr. Egan fell some short time ago and fractured his hip necessitating his removal to hos- pital. His mam friends hope that very soon he will be fully restored to health and able to resume his usual place in the life of the com-

munity. -CH

Out Our Way

By J. R: Williams

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Hospital in his oath year. Mr. Mo- .ums was a succesluui school teach- er and had taught school in the vaiious dist:'ic.s. His funeral was held at St. Columba. Church on Dec, ember the 21st where his many friends and associates paid there last respects to a friend and neigh- in

ur. MessiQ. Stanley and Stewart Coi- fin and Howard Young returned to there homes ai. Basin Head, Kingsboro and Albion Cross from Ashland Maine. where they were employed for several months. Friends and relatives or Mr.Saxn McLeod. Uigg regret to hear that he is a patient in the Kings County Memorial Hospital, Montague.' A speedy. complete recovery is the wish of all his friends in the East- ern districts. '

Messrs. Harvey Stewart and Har-

old Stewart, Kingsboro spent a few days in Montague. Mr. And Mrs. Eric 0'1-fanleyo

Souris, were recent visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fraser. North Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Llewellyn, Montague. spent the Christmas holidays in Red Point and East Baltic.

Messrs. Johnie Young, Red Point and Callum McLean. Kingsboro, motored to Montague, December 26.

Mrs. Rhoda Morrow. North Lake. spent Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Alton Robertson and Mr. Robertson. Munns Road.

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..fMr. and Mrs. Russell Dingwell, North Lake. visited with their son, Heath at the Polio Clinic at Char- lottetown. It is most pleasing to learn that Heath is making a splendid recovery and expects to be home soon.

Mrs. Roddie J. Kidwn, Red Point

spent a couple of days with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny McKle, Howe Bay. Mr. and Mrs. John McMillan have returned from a pleasant trip to the U. S. A. The residents of Elmira and North Lake are anxiously awaiting the electric lights to be in opera- tion before the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rose and two children, North Lake were business visitors to the City re- cently.

Mr. Percy Poole, Merchant. Sourls was a visitor in the Eastern Dis- tricis recently.

Sincere sympathy is extended from the Red Point district to Mr. An- thony MacDonald. Somerville, Mass, (and family from Red Point! on the death of his wife. who passed away at her home in Somerville, Mass. Mrs. MacDonald was t the former Margaret Redmond from Cardigan.

Miss Marie Cheverie has return- ed to her home at East Point after being a patient in the Souris Hos- pital. Miss Ciieverte has been school

several years.

The many friends regret to learn that Mr. Pius Cheverie. Souris has again entered the Sourls Hospital for treatment. A speedy get well is extended, to him.

It is pleasing to learn that Mr. G. R. Lepage is making a good re- covery from his serious leg opera.- tlon in the P. E. 1. Hospital. Char- lottetown and high hopes are held out for his complete recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grady who have recently sold their residence in Souris have left for British Columbia. where they will reside.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Ernest Dingwell and family on the recent death of Mrs. Dingwell at her home in Souris. r

Mrs. John C. Campbell, Red Point is spending some time with her son. Dr. Donald Campbell and sister in Boston, Mass.

Word has been received that Miss Roma, Ching has had the misfor- tune of getting her wrist broken while skating. Miss Ching is em- ployed with Simpsons-Sears. Tor- onto and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ching, Black Pond.

Mr. Norman Richards. Souris is out and about again following his recent illness.

Matheson and McMillan well known contractors. Charlotte- town are busily gravellingthe new- ly worked roads in the Eastern Dis- tricts.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the late William Mills. who passed away at his home in Annandale. Also to his aged father who is 102 years old and to all relatives.

Mr. George Learri. Sotiris is at present a patient in the Souris Hospital. A speedy get well is ex- tended to him.

Mrs. George Robertson. East Bai- tic is spending some time with Mr.

teacher at East Point for the past,

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Back Stretch

Trotting Association, Joe O'Brien of Alberton, P.l.I. is second with t30'7,'l'l0.20." Thuuday morning we picked up The Guardian and saw a despatch from Columbus. Ohio. ee iollows:- "Joe O'Brien. of Shatter, Callf.. was the Grand Circuit's leading driver in 1954 both in money and races won. The Circuit's public information office here said O'Brien. formerly of Alberton, RE. 1., won 3218.831 and '10 races during the year. the first time the 17-year-old driver won. either championship. The Grand Circuit harness sport tours the country annually from New York to California making stops at night parl-mutuel tracks and city and county fairs along the way.” Our congratulations to Joe on winning over the Grand Cir- cuit-and also on being second to William R. Haugbton as leading money winning driver in 1954. Haughton was t4l5.5'l'l.'l6. In races won I-Iaughton had 163 and Joe was third with 111. second in the races won was John Chapman. a Canadian from Toronto who now resides in Hamhurli N. Y., with 112 races won.

Edith Shaw writing from Del Mar, Calif, to the Harness Horse, has the following: "With owner Sol Camp here for the first time this season the Camp 2-year-olds

and Mrs. Theodore J. Robertson. Red Point.

Mrs. R. J. Kidson. Red Point attended the funeral service of the late Mr. William Mills at Annan- dale. '

Miss Mary McLean. Bothwell. spent the recent week-end at her uume in South Lake.

Mr. James Mc-Vane, Ashlund, Maine is spending some time with relatives and friends in Red Point.

Mr. Cyrene McDonald, Greenvale had the must regrettable mister- tune of having his thumb caught in a potato grader and had to have it amputated in the Charlottetown Hospital.

Miss Julia Mclnnla is spending some time at her home in Red Point.

Mrs. John Dixon, East Baltic was on business to Charlottetown. Dec- ember 6.

Mr. Alvah Ching returned to his home in Red Point after hav- ing spent some time visiting with his uncle. Mr. J. .A. Ching and Mrs. Ching in Connecticut.

Mrs. Fred Dixon, Turo, N. 8., spent a. few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bruce, Red Point.

Miss Audrey Robertson. Kings- boro spent the week-end at -her home in Red Point.

Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Bruce. and two children of South Lake spent a pleasant week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dari-ach and family of Port Hill and family of Elmira.

Messrs. Thomas and Phillip Con- way. North Lake left recently for Salnt John. where they will be employed for the winter months.

Mr. Kenny Rose. Elmira has re-, cently joined the Canadian Army. His friends wish him success in his chosen career.

Miss Adele Harris, EastLake spent a couple of weeks in Kingsboro.

Her many friends are pleased to learn that Mrs. Oswald Stewart is somewhat improved following her long illness and a speedy recovery is extended to this highly- respect- ed citlzen in Kingsboro.

Mr. Frank Holland, North Lake, has not been feeling up to par for the past while and is now receiv- lng treatment in the Veterans Wing in the P. E. I. Hospital, Charlotte- town.

Miss Marguerite Mossey has re- turned to her home at Bothwell following her recent operation in the Sourik Hospital. Her friends and pupils of St. Mary's Convent. Soui-is are glad to see her home and about again.

Mr. Alvin McDonald. south Lake was a recent business visitor to Saint John. N. 3.

Miss Betty Robertsn. Kingsboro was a visitor to Charlottetown re- cently.

Mra.' 1-Iugli McLean. Dundas has r sumed her duties on the Nurses staff of the Souris Hospital having been called home due to the ill- ness and death of her father, Mr Neil McDonald, Roseneath.

The latest word from Mrs. Est:-r Rose is that her condition is not as good as her family were expect- ing. She suffered a heart attack some weeks ago and has not fully recovered as yet.