. Three Islanders who have bcen en- ~gaged in naval operational duties jovers-cas have returned to Canada . and are expected home soon. The;

l Kenny. St. 'graphist John Garfield Chappelle,

,un:xpected1y from overseas, on a ' George Chappelle, Esher St. Gar-

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AIIIVES IN ENGLAND-Mn. RJ Holman, Prince at" m; n. ieived a cable announcing the safe arrival in England of her daughter Mrs. J M. Brad] y.

Former Alderman and Mrs. Kltson of have been visiting his mother, Mrs. Frederick Kitsch, and his brothers. Georgie and Waldy for the past inont . will return to Boston this week. Mr. Kitson is a veteran of World War One and holds a re- sponsible civil service position in thte commonwealth of Massachu- lc t4.

Lee C. Kitson, Boston, who

FUNERAL YESTERDAY — The hmeral of flie lute Mrs. Albert J. Ward, U Edward St. was held yes- terday afternoon from her late re-

Conway. n "Corvway. Chester Brehaut, George Graham, and Roberts. Interment hi

Cemetery. i

C. People's

residQQ of her father. J A llacLeod. Forest Hill 'l‘lie strvice rit the home and grave ducted bv the Rev W I. (tree. Pallbearers were: Josapii Morrison. Arthur llfldxnald. Stirling Mac Donald. Elphin ManPhee. Malcolm MacLeod and J Collin Mac-I geath. item-lent in Dundas Ceme-

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FUNTAL AT POWNAI. — The funeral of the late Wallace Inmaiii of Alexandra was held yesterday" afternoon from Pownal United Church. The service at the church and Brave was conducted by the Rev. Edwin White asisted bv the Rsv. C.U. MacNevin Pallbearers were: The Hon J Waiter Jones, Arthur Moore, Ambrose MflCMlllfLl. Wilbur Jones. Wallace Brehautfld Frank Brehaut Interment in Pow- nal Cemetery.

—0FI-‘ICER VISITING HERE- Li ‘ Bakrr, of the Royal .. ‘Qn Electrical and Mechanical Engineers has visiting in Summerside. Lieut. Baker is the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrv Baker of this town. He ura- duatcd a year ago from McGill University with a degree in En- gineering and immediately enter- etl tlie Army. He has been station- ed lri Kingston. Ont, but expects to leave soon for the Pacific coast -s

WTHER PICNIC- A very en- e cuting was held on Saturday

family with

.r connections and friends met on the Church of England picnic grouncLs at Crapaud. Everybody pre- sent from the oldest member. Mrs Robert Mycrs down to the youngest member little Bstli MacFarmne en- joyed themselves to the fullest. The guests of honor present werc- Mr and Mrs. J David Gardiner with their two charming children Rhena and Lincoln o‘ Ottawa, also Liz-Col. L€\\‘i5 T. Lowther of Washington D. C and Mrs Harold Mewhiney the» foriiier Miss Evelyn Lowthcr of T "onto. Mrs. Edward Gardiner rc- gistered tlie names of those present and the list numbered more than one hundred most of them descendants of William Lnwfher who came from Yorkshire England and settled in Crapaud about the year 181B. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in chatting and reminiscences among the older folks while the children enjoyed the old-fashioned merry-go round. Then a bountiful supper was spread on the tables and every- one did full Justice to it, especially the ice-cream which was a wel- eoinc treat on such a hot day. After wishing the guests of honor good luck and God speed in the future everyone wended their way home- vxards hoping that when we next mer: the war-clouds will be over and peace be in the world again. _

Squadron Leader H. C. Trainer. D. F. C., of Redford, P. ‘E. I., miss- ing after air operations in France on August 18. ins arrived safely in England.

This welcome news was received by wire yesterday by Sqdn. Leader Train0r’s par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. J, J. Trainor, at Bedford, Word of its arrival spread throughout the community last evening and caused great pleas- ure and satisfaction.

TUESDAY SLIGHTLY WOUNDED - Miss Ada Duffv. Lower _ Queen Street. City. received official word Satur- dztv that her brother, J. . '

Duify. had been slightly wounded in France on Awust 14th.

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LEAVE FOR ONTARIO-Jsieut. Ronan MacDonald and his bride the former Miss Mary Hznnesscjv oi. Charlottetown lcft vcstertlitv for. Pom-broke, Ontario, where they willl reside Lieut. MacDonald will Lei stationed at Petawaiva Military Camp.

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COMING HOME ON LEAVE-

are Able Seaman Jack Stewart. 131 Water Street, City: A/S P.0. Paul Louis; and CK 1S) H.J. McKlnnon, Higlifield.

wptcoiia Wrsrron - Tele-

of the R. C. Navy, arrived home

visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

field has been aboard a flagshi of the British Cruiser Squa ron, which took part in the invasion of Normandy early in June, i944.

In the lovely summer garden set- ting of the Chestnut Hill home of Mrs. H. F. Livcrrnore. the marriage

Jet Virginia Ernestine. daughter of Th

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Albee Porter. and Flight Lleut. Harold Fleming Kerrlgami D 5.0.. D F C.. R C.A .. son of the late Harold George Kerrigan and Mrs. Kerrlgnn of Wes mount, Que, and Ridgewod Park.

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g. popular in their home

DOCTOR KILLED IN ACTION — Ca taln Charles Miliar Baliem, New la ow N. 8.. who was list- ed as kll ed in action in yester- day's casualty list, is a son of Dr. J. C. lem, a former Islander, now of New Glasgow, N, S, Dr, Ballem is a brother of Mr. J. Ballem of Mt. Albion. P. I. I., was born in Mt. Albion. Capt. Dal- lem had just graduated from Del- hnusie University with his H. D. degree before he joined the Army and went overseas.

Mr. and Mrs Percy Walsh. Gay- wvm. have received a win from the Director of Records Ottawa, wflviyln the sad news that Pte. George arren McDonald. of the N. N. S. Highlanders has been of- ficially reported killed in action in France on August 12th. further in- formation to follow. Pte McDonald was 1B years old. enlisted in May, ifeieiiilsnd had been overseas for slx

MISSING N. N. S. HIGHLAND- ER SAFE - Licut. J. M. Veness of the North Nova Scotia Highland- ers, who had been missing since June 7, is now reported safe. His father, Mr. J. C. Veness, who is at present residing at Tea Hill, received a cable from the Lieutenant saying he was safe

‘and sound in England. He went

overseas iii 1042, having previously been at N. B. University studying engineering. Mr. Veness is from Fredericton, and is here, accompan- ied by his wife, for his health.

Allison D. Macdoiiald, son of Mrs. Allan J. Macdonald of Albion Cross, P. E. I., is a recent radu- ate in Medicine from McGil Uni- versity. Dr. Macdonald‘ graduated from Summerslde Academy in. 1988 and received his pre-medical training and Bachelor of Science Degree from Acadia University in 1941. At the age of twenty-three he receives the Degree of M. D. C. M., standing in the first ten of his class at McGill in his first. third and fourth years at McGill Medical School. Dr. Macdonald has been a member of the R. C. A. M. C. for two years and is at present on the Interns Staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Mont- rea .

HONOR ROLL UNVEILED Mead- ow Bank School was the scene 0f an iiitereshiig gathering nn Friday evening August lith when the photos of the Service boys and the Honor Roll were unveiled Mr Ed- ward MacPhail was the chairman and Mr. L.H. Drake the organist while the following program was carried out. O Canada, One mm- utcs silence in memory of Terrls Miller Hymn Give Peace O God. Reading, Lawson Drake, Address. Rev. J.R. Skinner, Solo, Mrs. Ste- wart, Drake, Readirig. Mrs. Charles Hyde, Reading of Honor Roll by The Chairman. Unveiling of the Photos by James Miller, Quiet music by the Organist, Prayer by Rev. Ml‘. Skinner, Reading Mrs Sterling Clow, The King. Ice Cream and cake were then sold by the members of the Women's Institute. Following ls the Honor Roll. Nor- man C. MacFadyen with the Home Guard, Eric Mac Fadyen with the Naval Forces, Reigh MacLcan with

The sudden death of Mr. Josiah Smith, well-known citizen of Char.- lottetown, occurred at his-resid- ence, 61 Chestnut Street on Aug-

21.

Well and favorably known throughout the city the late Mr. Smith was born in Dunstaffnage in 1806 and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Aberdeen Smith. His wife, the former Miss Lucy Mae Gillis pi ‘eceased him 1936

Surviving are five sorrowing children, two daughters and three sons. The daughters are Mrs. Josie Power, of Montreal, who arrived home for the funeral, and Mrs. John Shepherd lRubyi at home. The sons are Russell, now serving with the Canadian Army in Italy; Joseph Jr., (Sonny) at home and George also at home.

Surviving also are two sisters, Margaret Jane and Fannie, resid- ing in the United States, two bro- thers, Daniel of New Dominion and James Fraser. in the United States.

The funeral, which was largely attended was held from his late residence Wednesday Aug. N, service ducted by Rev. Mr. Wright of St. James Church, relieving for the Rev. T. Busscll Somcrs. A favorite hymn of the deceased, "The Lord Is My Shepherd", was sung dur- ing the service.

Pall-bearers, all lifelong friends of the deceased were: Messrs. A. N. McInnis, Henry McInnis, Gar- field Taylor, Ronald McDougali, William Bridges and Michael Walsh.

to n, wide circle of friends in Ver- non River and vicinity, took place in the Vernon Rivcr United Church on Wednesday, August 23rd. at 6.00 p. m. when Edith Estelle Lea. daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lea. was united in marriage to Lorin Minter Drake, son of Mr. Francis Drake and the late s. Drake. nee Florence Keeping. e ceremony war performed by the Rev. A. S. Weir, pastor of the church. in the presence of a large number of guests and acquaintances.

ated for the occasion by friends of the young couple, wiiIi a georgecus array of flowers. Miss Edith an a cousin of the bride. was maid of honor, and Periev Drake, brother of the groom was best man. Mrs. Stanton Jenkins, sister groom, presided at the organ and Mrs. A.S. Weir sang "0 Pe

The bride looked verv sweet in a floor length gown of white em- broidered sheer with shoulder length veil. She carried a beautiful sheaf of gliidioli arranged wi baby's breath and fern. She travel - ed in a suit of Navy with mfiwhlnl accessories. The maid of honor wore a floor length gown of Aline Blue taffeta, Her head dress was a harmonizing halo of veiling and flowers, She carried flowers blend- ing with those of the bride. After the cermony a reception was held at the home of the brides parents. A deliciou. infonnal lunch was served by girl friends of the bride. ere were many lovely and vnl- uable wedding gifts, and previous to the wedding the bride rind been tendered a miscellaneous "shower". Both bride and kroorn are ‘very and the district is

flodzvrlch, Ont, was saleznnized on st 12th. Rev. A. Godfrey Lund of All Saint! Ibisco-

gratlfind to know that after‘ their return from a honeymoon tri-p to points in the

Marltimes, the young people are to

pal Church officiated.

reside at Miiiview where a-iie Broom

DRAKE-JAM An event of interest‘

The, church had been beautifully decor--

o! the tJ-i rfect __,g

‘is s very farmer. They e

have tlie very best wishe; of th entire community for a. married life of prosper-i d happiness,

ty all —A pretty wed- nlzed on Aug, 5th, Rev. Father .C.A.!‘.. db lain, ernice Jay of 0n- "ifhter of and Mrs. , Mt. Stewart. became the LA; Roderick Henry Ln.

with

and wreath of mauve flowers, white accessories and wear. ing a corssge of pink car-nations.

She was attended by the groom’; gu-

ter, Miss Dorothy Innell. who was. Iowned in e two-piece green crepe dress with white accessories and Vi)" I- Wfllle o! Pink and white

groom was supported by

s‘ ulto The grooriigs

s a pear nec -

lace. to the brides maid g gold 10¢.

ket and to the groomsman a gold ring. After the ceremony a wed-

ding reception was held at the

Queen Hotel, Moncton. tmcng the

guests were the bride's parents, Mr,

and Mrs. Roy Jay, also the groom's] Parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry In-

ncss. Their many friends join in

Wlfihins the young couple many: fears of happy wedded life. I

WINBODAY

. ON vAcArioiv Rev. win. 'r.i ,Mercer and family left Mt. Ste-' [wart on Monday to spend a short iVMat-ion at Donkln, Cape Breton, where Mr Mercer was Minister for eight years before coming to an. Stewart three year; ago,

none 01v FURLOIIGH. - Pte. J.A. Gallant. son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyriac Gallant of Mayfield, P.!.‘.I., arrived home Saturday night on Illflmlgh, visiting his parents.

ARRIVED IN ENGLAND - , and Mrs. John L. Clark, Rustico, have received a telegram from their daughter, Enid, Mrs, Ralph Emery. stating that she has arriv- ed safely in the United Kingdom

TO ERECT NEW CHURCH. — At a meeting of the parishioners of Saint Augustine's Church, Rus- tico, permission was granted by His Excellency the Bishop and plans were formulated for the erec- tion of a Catholic Mission Church at Hunter River, in the near fut- ure.

‘ CHESS CLUB ORGANIZED.- ,At a well attended meeting in the VY‘.M.C.A. rooms last night a club |lo be known as the Charlottetown ,Chess Club Was organized and the ,following officers were eleebed, |Honorary President, Mrs. It. E. Mulch; President. A. J. Hashim; Vice President, H. K. S. Hemming, Secretary Treasurer. N. M. Regan.

WOUNDED IN NORMANDY _ 5M! Sergeant and Mrs. w. J, Flflflrald of Georgetown, P. E I., received official word from Ottawa. Monday. that their son L. Cpl. Leonard Fitzgerald was woun. ded in action in Normandy recen- uis "rain. “c

0111s o e or Nova. Sootia Highlanders.

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has been employed at the T. Eaton Co., Ltd., Moncton, N. B. On Thursday evening she was guest of honor at a surprise gathering of friends at the home of Mrs. . E. Johnston, Fortune, and sented with a lovely gift

ISLAND ITADY DEAD-The death

was pre-

°fl . lfifllldly eveanrinz July Mtb a

hm Ifllldl and nelshbors gathered at tb n or Mr and Mrs Ralph Judsoan tgmlion- or their son Dewar, and his bride, :30 v33: on ta 111$: vxlsit lomPowl- . re urn r we , gong; when they spent tlilgr honey- Thi liv -1'ocm was tutefiully decorated wth wink end white stnalners and the seat; of honor we’; adorned Ivllllh larugiebylliltiegvgs. e e; re r

on Brown and Mr Bruce Jones pre- sented the young couple with a

IIOIII IIIIAVED — The death occurred in Halifax on Thursday last of James Albert Massey, re- tired Customs Department em- ployee, at the e of 7'! years. News of his death l be received with

regal. by a wide circle of

Al cab in failinrhealth year . Muse was able to be up until last Fri y night when he took suddenly il. Born in Peggy's Cove, he was a valued member of His Majesty's Customs service for over I0 years, retiring 11 years ago. He was s member of the Court Royal Jubilee, I. O. C. F. He is survived b his wife, Edna; one ' iida, at home, and one n, Squadron Lek. illlam E. Massey, R. C. A. F., stationed at Dartmouth, formerly of Charlotte- town.

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—J5¢h IIWLCIDAYr-On Bat- urday Mr. Gordon Huestis, Wil- mm Valley, celebrated the 85th an-| nlversary of his birth. In the even-I a family party was held at the. home of his son Mr. Earl l-luestisl‘ and Mrs. Huestis. A pleasant even- ing wu spent with games for the young folk, music fer the old- er folk and ice cream and cake for all. Mr. Hueetis was fortunate 1n havin the entire family ivrtii him 0n ths occasion. Brenton Waugh, who is his only daughter and four sons, R-ev. G. liknanerson Huestis, Paradise, N. .. Stephen Huestiq in Carleton. E811 and Horace at home.—S

The community of Covehead has been greatly shocked and sadden- ed by the tragic death of Mary Llewellyn liornas, aged 29 years, daughter o Mrs. Francis Thomas of West Oovehead, P. E. I., by drowning in the Ottawa River at Brittanlii, Ottawa, Ont., at 8 pm. on Monday, August 14, 1944. Un- able to swim, Miss Thomas step- ped off into deep water while wad- ng in the River with a friend, Mr. Gerald W. Campbell. Every effort possible to save her was in vain, and her body was not recovered until '1 a. m. next morning. though five rowboats and the R. C. M. . crash launch helped in the search.

—C-ASLEY—MACMURDO A very pretty marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Heath Casley Kensinstqn at, 8 p.m. on July 4th when their youngest daughter Anna Evelyn was united in marria e DQ111815 Neil MaoMurdo son o Norman Maolfurdo of North Bede- que. To the strains of the wedding March rendered bv Miss Georgie Profitt the bride to be entered the parlor on the arm of her father and took her place beneath an arch of roses and ferns. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. D. Stirl- ing in the presence of fortv invited quests. The bride wore a navy dress with navy and white accessories and a gold locket the gift of the srwm- She carried bouquet of red and white roses.

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—LONG SERVICE OVERSEAS- A man who has probably seen more amtinuous army service than cnv other Summ man arrived home on Saturday evening. He is Sgt. J Arsehztult of the Roy- al Canadian Regiment and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Arscnault of this town. Sgt Arsenault who is a graduate of Summerside High

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occured in Haverhill, Massachusetts on Aug 23rd of Mrs Edwin Wilton, formerly Annabella Carripbeli of Carleton Point P. E. Island Mrs Wilton leaves to mourn the 10s»; of a. kind and loving wife and mother, her husband and two daughters- Mrs James Purgeson of New York, and Mrs Arthur Bow of California, also an‘ adopted daughter Mrs Earl Guiroir of Wes; Ncwsurv Mass and one Sister Miss Eliza Campbell of this City. (Patriot Please Copy)

AIR SCHOOL COMMAND — Wing Commander D. G. Price, R. C. A. F.. who took over the coin- mand of No 2 Air Navigation _Scho01, Charlottetown on August

15th last. was born in Quebec City

thirty-one years ago. He enlisted in the R C. A F ten year; ago and the administrative knowledge he has acquired in that time stands him in good stead in his new kr- portant command. Wing Comman- der Price came to Charlottetown yfrom No. 3 Wireless School, win- mipeg, where he was commanding iof icer. He is married and has one ,daughter. His predecessor at No. I2 A. N. S was Group Captain H. N. Hampton, D. F. C., who i; now ‘in Moncton.

— ST. ILEANOIIS MIBSING — Mr. Andrew, St. Eleanors, have been advised by the Department of Nat- ional Defense that their son, Bdr. Dean Andrew was officially repor- ted missing on August 13th. Bdr. Dean Andrew was known to have been serving in nance. He enlis- ted shortly after the outbreak of war and went overseas about three years ago. He is twenty four years old. ‘There are two other brothers in the services, Sgt. i-ge with e army at Camp Borden and AC Alan, R C. A. F. in Saskatchewan

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Pour Islanders were included in the latest list of It. C. A. and Army casualty lists released here today.

PO. John Charles McLean. l. C. A. F. overseas, previous! re- ,ported missing on active serv ce, is ‘now for offlc allfurposes presum- ed dead. P0. cLean's next-of- kin Ls his wife, Mrs. J. C. McLea 80 Up er Prince St, Chariot town, . E. I.

In the Canadian Army overseas there were three casualties:

Pte. Fred ictor Refuse is re- ported severely wounded. His next- of-kln is his wife, Mrs. Margaret Refuse, Peters .cd., P. E. I. I

Lis ‘ as Wounded" are Ptes. Frederick Thomas Benton and Lawrence Elwood Matcfnnis. both

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. P . next-ililfu-lirin is his wife, Mrs. Han nah F. Beaten, 94 Weymouth St., City. and Pte. Maclnnis’ next-of-

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School and attended Prince of Wales College joined the permanent force in 1N6 When the wai- broke out his unit was one of to go overseas and he landed in kigand in December 1909. nearly five years ago. He saw seven and one half months of action in_ the Sicilian and Italian Campaigns ult has now been sen:

saw very few Islanders oversees but while in North Africa he sew C t. Victor Inman of Slimmer-sf

. Arsenault spent about three years in England and became very