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MONDAY ATTENDING CONVENTION- Mrs. Allison E. MacMillan. presi- dent of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada. left Satur- day morning for Ottawa to attend a conference in connection with the organization of s Permanent

Consumer Association.

A wedding 0f wide interest took place recently when Aloe Evelyn, only daughter of Mr. Thomas Best 0f Crapaud. P. E. I, was united in marriage with Mr. Lawrence E Barnes oi Washington D. C.

The ceremony which was per- formed by Rev. Dr. Warner took place in the Mount Vernon Meth- odist Chapel. Washington, decorated with white flowers.

ENJOYABLE MOTOR TRIP- Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Manuel, City, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bagnall of Hunter River, returned recently from a. very pleasant motoring trip through the New England States, and visits to some of the larger American and Canadian cities, including Buffalo, Toronto. Niagara Fails and Montreal. They made the return trip through Quebec and enjoyed a tour of Quebec City's historic sites. Mr. and Mrs. Manuel's son, Herbert, accompanied them to Kingston, Ont., where he has resumed his studies at Queen's University.

It was announced on Saturday by Premier J. Waiter Jones that tize Mount Pleasant power line from St. Eleanor’: corner to Mount Pleasant airport had been sold to the Town of Summerside. In ad- dition certain other electric power material which had been obtained by the Province on priority has

also been disposed of to the Town _

of Summerslde.

The entire transaction involves an amount in excess of $20,000.00. Themegotiations leading to the transfer were conducted by J. F. Connolly, Deputy Minister of Re- construction, acting in behalf of the Provincial Government with Mayor J. F. Arnett and the Town Council of Summer-side.

—FUNERAL SUNDAY — The funeral of the late John Y. Philips was held yesterday with a private service at the home of his daught- er, Mrs. John Cobb, Summerside. followed by service at the Presby- terian Church st 3 o'clock. The service was conducted by the pae- tor. Rev. Charles Carnegy. who also officiated at the grave. Hymns lung at the service were "Unto the Hills" and “Abide Witih Me." The active pail bearers were: Messrs Lloyd Gorrill, Archie Sharpe, Don- aid Baker, George Hogg, Ernest Mill and W.E. Smaliiman. The hon-

orary pail bearers were: Messrs Duncan McDonald, A.P. Wells. George Mcinnis, Peter McCaull.

Hugh Morrison and VHF‘) thew. The L.0.L. service was can-

ried out at the grave and i.i.- . bers of the Lodge marched in the

funeral procession-S.

On Monday evening. September 22nd" tihe home of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart, Rnsebank. was the Acena n! g hnprpy event in the form of a miscellaneous shower in honor of their grand-daughter, M'ss Flor- ence Williams on her approaching marriage. The house was beauti- fully decorated in pink and wl-i e and the bride was escorted to the seat. of honor by Mrs. Maxwell Cameron. The gifts. containing linens, china ware, sllverWflYl‘. DY- rex ans‘; “moncy" envelopes, were opened by Misses Margaret and Vivian Williams. the wcrses were rend by Miss Vern Williams, and arranged on it table by Mrs. Max- wcll Canlrron. Miss Wiliams thanked one and all for the r kine- ncss in remembering her and in- vited all to visit hcr in her new

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home. After slngmg "For She's, A Jolly Good Fellow". a dslicizus luncheon was served and all tic-I parted for their homes wishing) Florence every happiness in hurl wedded life.

FUNERAL SATURDAY — The funeral of the late - Miss Olive Lowther was held Saturday after- noon. A short service, conducted by Rev. T. E. rMt-Lennan was held at the residence of her sister. Mrs Russell Leard. Hiiishoro Street,‘ after which funeral services were; held in New Dominion Unitel Church, conducted by Rev. G. R.» Woodside and Rev. Mr. Charman. Interment was in New Dominion Cemetery. During the service Mr. W. R. Shaw sang "Beyond the Sunset“. Pallbearers were: P. S. Fielding, Randolph Cnrruthers, W. Currie, E. Mt-Carey, P. Murnaghan and Harold Bucli. Miss Lowther was accountant in the Treasury lOffice at the Provincial Building There were many floral tributes and the funeral was very largely attended.

vysnnnvu BELLS-The Presby- terian Manse at Montague was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on September 18. when Marion Grace, daughter of _Mr. and Mrs. W. D. MacEachern, Mon- tague, became the bride of How- ard Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. MacLeod_ Primrose. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. D. MacLean. The bride, who looked very winsome, wore a pale blue sheer. street-length dress with a flnge-tip veil fastened ‘to a halo of flowers. Her corsage was American Beauty roses wreathed in maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by her sister Annie, who wore a navy crepe street- length dress with white accessor- ies and a ccrsage oi’ white carn- atioLs. The groom was ably sup- ported by I-Iaddon MacLeod of Bridgetown. Following the cere- mony there Was a reception at the bride's home where a buffet lun- cheon was served to the immedi- ate families and many lovely gifts were presented to the bride and groom. Later in the evening the newly married couple left amid showers of rice for a motor-trip in the Maritimes.

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PROTECTS CHICKENS — Mrs. Joseph G. Jenkins of Greek River. P.E.I., late one nigiht last week, heard a noise in the hen-house,and on investigating, found a. racoon eating her chickens. She went back to her house, where she procured a shotgun, and returning to the hen- house, shot the racoon. Mirs. Jenk- ins ls 72 years of age.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY -'I'hc funeral of Miss Euphemia Buch- anan was held yesterday after-

noon from the home oi her nephew. William Buchanan. Elm- |wo0d. Services at the house and

grave were conducted by Rev. T.

W. Goodwill. The pallbearers were‘ Harry Gamble. John Col- wiil, John Gallant. Cyril Egan,

Hammond Newman, Daniel Mc- Phee. Interment Clyde River Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

—ARRIVES HOME — Mrs. Wil- iiam Higgins, Sumrnerslde, has ar-i rived heme after a trip of six months that look her as far west as Seatt'e, Wash, her native city, that. she had not visiiec- for forty years. In that city she was the guest of a sister that she had not seen in that time, En route and on return she visitcd hrr daugh- ter. Vina. Airs. Jack Tiele. Spring Valley, Susie. her son, Wiilam, in Sturgeon Falls. Ont. and Mrs Campbell. formerly Miss Jennie Tunlin. R.N. of Indian River, in Vancouver. _- S.

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BELOVED PHYSICIAN - Dr.‘ R. J. Macdonald of-St. Peters, Prince Edward Island. spent a few days recently in St. Andrews, N. B. the guest of his son, Roderick" E. Mac- dohald and Mrs. Macdoneid. Dr. Macdonald is ninety years old and one oi‘ the oldest practising physic- ians in Canada.

NFLD. FBEIGHTEB -- The freighter Mayfall which is docked

‘at the Buntain and Bell's wharf is

being loaded with livestock and general cargo for St, Pierre and St. John's, Newfoundland. She arrived here Sunday evening and is expect- ed to leave on her return voyage today.

VISIT ENJOYED - Mr. J. Lloyd MacDonald, Mrs. M. G. MacDon- ald, Mrs. Irene Sutherland oi lifontreai, who recently enjoyed a holiday at Borden. Charlottetown and Cardigan, wiriie the Guardian oi their keen appreciation of the hospitality extended and the great progress they noticed in the Gar- den Province since their visit here many years ago.

FUNERAL SERVICES — The funeral of Mrs. Catherine M. Offer was held yesterday morning from the A.A. llcnnesscy Funeral Home to the Chtfrch of the Most Holy Re- deemer where services were con- ducted by Very Rev. Edward Bald- win, C.SS.R., who also officiated at i-he grove. The pail bearers were. Messrs Joseph Rodd. James Lappin, Andrew Butler, Wilfred McKenna. Eran-k Murray and George Mc- Quaids Interment took place in the Cattholic cemetery.

BURIAL YESTERDAY — The funeral of Mrs. James Smith took place yesterday morning at 8.50 from her late residence, 64 Great

George Street to St. Dunstarrs Basilica where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev.

David McTague who also conduct- ed the service at the grave. The

pallbearers were Messrs. Guy Scott, Harry Bonneil, Vincent Grimes, W. J. Brawders, J.

P. McCloskey and Archie MacFar- lane. Interment was in the Church Cemetery.

At Montague North on Sept. 16th.. 1947, there passed away, James E. Rourke, alter an illness of six months, borne with Christ- ian patience. He was the son of the late deacon, James N. and Charlotte (Duncan) Rourke, and was born on December 17th., 1865. on the old Rourke homestead. Here his entire life was spent farming, until the passing of his wife. nee Miss Della McIntyre of Brudenell, he then went to live with his brother William ivhcre he resided until his death.

,I\irs. Warren Lacquer, and mom- er. lilrs. Ethel Ramsay, have rc- fumvd from New. Glasgow, N S , wlierc _Mrs. Laslncr attended the formation oil the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. The (‘hfllltcr was constituted with jur- lsfxlctifin over P.E.I. whinh has one chapter in Charlottetown. Honor was paid to the Crystal Chapter by the election of Mrs. Lndnel‘ as Worthy Matron to the office o! Grand Treasurer. The election and installation of officers were pre- sided over by the Most Worthy Grand Patron, Donalc R Stewart of Hartland, N.B. Mr Stewart w“ originally from Victoria, P31, and is the only Canadian to pos- sess this honor. Also present were the Most Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Elva Hamilton, Chicago, 111,, and Mrs. M. Lander, Right Worthy GIBTIC.‘ Secretary. Washingqn, 11g

—POS'I‘-NUP'I‘IAL snowm- At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dennis, Port .Hill, on Friday, 19th Sept. a miscellaneous shower was tendered their son Erwin; and his bride (nee Olive Millar) by the residents oi Port Hill. The bride and, groom were escorted to the living room by Mrs. Beecher Den- 1115,‘ where Mr. A. E. Ellis, acting as chairman conveyed the good wishes of the community to the young couple. at the same time jocuiarly condoning with them at entering into matrimony with food prices soaring. Many lovely and useful gifts were receiv d, which were opened by Miss can Yeo, Miss Anna Veale reading the ac- companying verses. Mr, Erwin on behalf g1 himself find bride thank- ed the donors for their gifts and good wishes. Dancing was taken part in in the dining room and s delicious lunch served by the hostess, assisted by the ladies of the community.

Mrs. Harry MacDonald, Cove- head, and her daughter. Doreen. i2, were taken to the Prince Ed- ward Island Hospital with minor injuries late yesterday afternoon as the result of a hit-and-run accident on the 5t. Peters high. way.

The accident occur ed about three miles out the Peter's Highway when the car in which they were ridins, and driven by Mr. Richard Lawlor of Pleasant, Grove, was side-swiped by a truck P8581“: them on the road. Both vehicles were travelling out from Charlottetown when the truck. grins to 135s, sltruclitt the tilde of

e car, 0w ng in the ditch, where it hit a telephone pole, turning the car completely around, facing in the opposite direction to which it was travel- ling. Mrs. MacDonald and her datuhter were taken to the hos- Ditll by an ambulance from the MaeLean Funeral Home shortly after tbs accident. Mrs. MacDon- ald was later released.

The driver of the truck failed to stop after the accident. and an investigation is beitie slate out by membels of the 11.0. . .

Mr. Lswlor, who received min- er scratches‘ about the face was not taken to hospito’

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LEAVING FOR WITWIPEG Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Bishop expect to leavp on Friday, Oct. 3rd. for Winnipeg where Mr. Bishop is to undergo treatments at the Win- nipeg clinic. Enroute they will stop oft in Toronto where Mr. Bishop will conduct services in the Bloor Street East Presbyterian (Free) Church.

T0 ATTEND UNIVERSITY- Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Currie. Rocky Point, have received word that their son. N. Nelson has re- turned to Vancouver. British Co- iumbls, where he will complete his final premedical year-Jrhird Year Arts and Science-at the University of British Columbia. During the summer, which he spent in Edmonton, he was em- ployed on the sales staff of Can- ada Packers, Ltd., Edmonton, Alta.

FUNERAL SERVICE-The fun- eral of Mary A. MaclVlillan took place yesterday morning from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ray- mond Trainor, St. Andrews. to St. Andrews Church. where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the parish priest, Rev.‘ Terrance Campbell, who also conducted ser- vices at the grave. The pail bear- ers were Messrs. William Mae- Miiian, Rudolph MeEachern. Gregory McEachern Joseph Mc- Millan, Herbert ‘Irainor and Henry Trainer. Interment took place in the church cemetery.

A very pretty wedding was sol- emnlzed at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer on August 14, 1947, when Zita Jean Hughes, RN, daughter of John I-l. Hughes and the late Mrs. Hughes of Char-

lottetown. became the bride of Walter John. youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Kaziniierez Curry of

Whitemouth, Manitoba. Rev. Fa- ther W. J. MacCardle officiated at the ceremony.

FUNERAL NOTICE. - The fun- eral of the late Mrs. Frederick ll. Richards. Mt. Meiiick, was held from hcr home Monday, September 29th. at 2 P. M. and was largely ai~ tended. Services at the house and grave were conducted by Rev. A. S. Weir. Vernon, assisted by Rev. E. R. MacVicar, Pownal. During the service Mrs, Jack iViacRao, Cherry Valley, sang very beautiiullyg Ovcr There. Pallbearers were: Messrs. Elmer and Robert Sutherland, Leigh and Lawson MacEachern, W. J. Mutcih and George Jenkins. In- terment was in Cherry Valley Uni- _ted Church Cemetery, (Patriot please copy.)

An enjoyable evening, wss spent at the the-me of Mr and llrs Wnl- lacc Rayner when on Friday eve- ning Sept. 19, members and friends of Grcercnount Christian Church gathered,- to bid farewell to liir. and Mrs. Elmer Stalnton. who has been student minister during the summer months. After an evening spent in social that, singing and games, Mr. Roscoe Nice, eallcd the gathering to order, and after a few veil-chosen wore-s, presented the guests of h-anor with a purse. bearing with it the best wishes of all present. Mr. and Mrs. Stain- ton thanked ttic pee-pie, for their fellowship and co-opcration which made their four months stay in Greenmount a truly helpful one and reminding the people they were taking pleasant memories back homc with them. Lunch was then served by ihe hostess assist- ca» by other ladies present. Mr. and Mrs. Stainton left the following Monday for Toronto where he will re-enter College. —Gren.

-Cf special interest to many in Summerside as well as Port Hill and district was the wedding solemnized in St. James Church, Port Hill, on Wednesday after- noon, Sept. 24th at 3 o'clock, be- tween the members of two well known families of Port Hill and Tyne Valley, when Marjorie Elaine, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Newcombe became the bride of Harold Lorne, son oi Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miiligan, Tyne Valley. The interior of the beau- tiful church was enriched for the occasion by a profusion of lovely autumn flowers, sweet peas and niaidenhalr fern banked on either side of the chancel, while placed above the altar were gladioli in tall vases. The guest pews were marked by white satin bow| and tiny buds. Mrs. Percy Birch, aunt of the bride, played the nuptial music. Heraided by Loh- ehgrin's Bridal Chorus, escorted by her father the bride entered the church. she was a graceful and lovely figure in her wedding gown of white satin, fashioned with tight. fitting bodice fastened at the back by a row oi tiny satin buttons. long sleeves tapering over the wrist, and full skirt with lace peplum. Her beautiful veil bil- lowed in soft folds to the skirt ham from a coronet of white roses. White satin slippers and white gloves completed the bridal at- tire. She wore the bridegroom! gift. a triple strand of pearls, and canted ah arm bouquet of Talis- man roles. ,

Her bridesmaid. Miss Faronna Inllsnd, chose an attractive gown of ice blue taffeta. flower head- dress and matching shdulder veil.

i-fsr arm bouquet was of pink roses. i The ushers were Roy New-

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CONGBATULAT one nxrmwn- ED-Congratulations are being ex- tended to Mrs. James C. MacKend- rick, Experimental Farm, who is celebrating her 98th birthday to- day. - ‘

nzronvs T!!! outfit. _. Dr. A. R. Smith. Dentist, ha; received an appointment u Captain in the Royal Canadian Dental Corps, and islt present home on leave to set- tle up affairs in connection with this private practice, During t- ‘- war Captain Smith served flve years in the Corps, so is asaln pm icallv resuming his commission the e.

SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE -At the Maritime Conference on Social Work which opens in Saint John, N.B.| next Tuesday the business‘ meeting will be presided over by Lt.-Col. P. S. Fieldlnfl’. director of the P.E.I. Department oi Welfare. One of the speakers taking part in the discussion groups will be Sister John of the Cross, Charlottetown.

The annual meeting of the Provincial Girl Guide Association was held in Government House on Wednesday afternoon, October 1st. The Provincial Commissioner. Mrs. J. Y. Reay, presided and there was a large attendance of members and interested friends from Charlottetown. Summersidc.

Montague, and other outlying districts. Mr. Earl Taylor, Charlottetown,

was elected president oi the Prince Edward Island Tuberculosis Lea- gue yesterday to succeed Mr. CR. McQuaid, Charlottetown.

The annual meeting, held at the Charlottetown Hotel, was largely attended with members present from all parts of the Province.

Other officers elected were: 1st vice-president. Mrs. Parnell Mc- Mahon. Charlottetown; 2nd vice- president, Mr. Alan Holman, Sum- merside; secretary, Mr. Alex. Mc- Isaac, Charlottetown.

The newly-elected Board of Management includes: Mr. Frank Curtis, Charlottetown; Mrs. S. G.

Peppin, Charlottetown; Rev. J.W. McCardie, Charlottetown; Rev. T. E. MacLennan, Charlottetown; Mr.

J. E. Dalton, Summerslde; Mrs. E. H. Cook. Charlottetown; Mrs. T. G. Ives, Charlottetown; Mrs.

J. J. Curie)’. Vernon River; Mrs. Crawford Sinclair, Springfield; Miss Ellie Gillis. Clermont; Mrs. Joseph Callaghan, Aibzrton; Mrs. St. Clair Trainer, Montague, and Mrs. Ernest Rossiter. Moreil.

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INJUIEEI) vlPINE IN ACCIDENT ~Mr. Albert MacKcnzlc, 5 Bay- field Street, was removed to the Prince Edward Island Hospital yes- tcrday evening frc-m his home to which he has bee-n confined for the past two days. Mr. MacKeinzie sus- tained an injury to his spine last Monday whl-lo operating a truck for A. Pickard and Company.

RECEIVES SAD NEWS — Mrs. Artemas Godkin. 337 Kent Street, received the sad news by telegram yesterday of the death of he": brother, Mr. Fred Duncan, Wani- pole. Mass. Much sympathy is ex- tended to Mrs. Godkin who lost a sister in May. Mr. Godkin and Mr. Robert Duncan are leaving this morning for Wampoie to at- tend the funeral of Mr. Duncan's brother.

SOCIAL GATHERING -- Mrs. George Tweedy entertained last night in honour of Mrs. II. G. Coles, of Vancouver (formerly Anna Mac- Rae of Charlottetown) when l number of old friends were gather- ed togeiher to meet Mre. Coles, who left the Island a number of years ago. Mrs. Coles is on a visit to the Island with her father William MacRae. The guest of honor was presented with an Island scene to mark the happy occasion.

oer-norms ELECTED - The annual meethg of the Alpha (‘map- ter of the Phalanx, Charlottetown was held September Nth, at the home of Mr. Fred Norton. The following tribunal was elceted for the forth coming yean-Primus- Harry Thomson. Co-Prianus - Fred Norton. Quoistor — Fulton Proude, Tribune - Ralph Carr. It was decided until the Y. M. C. A. bIuiId- ing is completed a supper meating will be held every second week at the Queen 1-iotei. A delegation was nominated to attend the third ah- naui Phalanx conference which is to b0 held in St. John 0d. Ill-ll- 13th.

The coal situation in the City of Charlottetown as well as other sections of the Province is serious for the coming winter, with the supply down about twenty-five percent compared with this time last year, and prices three and four dollars a ton higher local dealers report. An acute shortage of coke is attributed in part to the tearing down and rebuilding of coke furnaces at the Dominion froh and Steel plant. The coal shirtags in general is .tius to s tie inlte lack of freight aiilties necessary for transporta-