a ; IONDAY ' Th! 01W

oven colder weather as being not Karol.

‘ -oouonarur.uious u. be-

lnc extended to Charles csniu,‘

iIell known hoitey player, Cahill of __ of an infant daughter in the Prince fiilsfiflliiitai on Thursday, Dec.

§EIll‘@‘1s L188-LIL Jgnpgg juwhj oi Rm Valley. had the misfortune oi losing a horse last Tuesday. while 01.1 son Ewen was returning home htni Dan McPhee's Springton, with the thrashing outfit, the horse drop- ped dead a short distance from the

gate. This is quite a loss to Mr.‘

iTodd. as he lost a. valuable mare let June.

—SEN'I' UP T0 SUPREME COURT-Samuel Cannon, in, and Mslvin Winchester, who were ar- resed on a charge of a theft of money from Davis Baker on Nov. 20 aril whose c se has occupied the at- tention of the Summerside Police Colirt for some days were sent up to the Supreme Court by Acting l/Psistrete D. O. Stewart, on Satur- day morning. They were allowed bal. At the same Court two drunks were fined $5 and $15 respectively.

,4 ‘The P. E. I. people here specially, e shocked and saddened at the irtelligence of the disastrous con- nvgrration which wiped out the

Faiconwood Hospital, and sincerely"

sympathize with those whose 1r- latives perished in the melancholy event. Their feelings of sadness are

,-»---i-d with ' exp. of appreciative commendation for those citizens who did so valiantly in the work of rescue and housing of the sadlyafflicted patients of the institution.

oi over 20,000 sacks of seed pots. foes is being loaded by J. ‘A. Mao. Donald of Cardigan for shipment l0 Cuba. Another cargo of about '-“-°°° "m is being Prepared by

I the Harris Abattoir Co. of this city,-

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SHIPMENTS T0 cons-A cargo l

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P- Duly has been appointed King's Printer and Publisher of the Royal

arm's Parana-Mr. Jsnies‘

SERIOUSLY ILL-The Gllfifdlln r8818“ l0 learn of the serious illness of Mr. Albert Large, of this City. It l

can,“ in the Province or Pdncdwas learned last evening that Mr.

Edward Island for 1932.

TUE SDAY

Large was resting somewhat easier.

MAN MISSING-It is learned that Mr. Hubert Arsensult o1 Free-

asosrvas APPOINTLINT-The w“ h” m“ “m” m” m‘

agency of Messrs. Marshall, Wholuale News Dealers, Halifax, N. S.

-—BETURNING T0 CHAR-

County, is returning to Charlotte- town this week to spend the Christ- mas vacation. S. -CALLED HOME-Mrs. Robinson of Sununerside. leit on Saturday for her home in Halifax on account of the serious illness of her father, Mr. W. A. Mills, former editor of the Halifax Herald. Mr. Mills has visited Summerside on various occasions and his friends here will hope for his recovery. S.

B. W.

SOCIAL GATHERING-A most delightful social gathering took place at Borden, ‘Thursday evening of last week, when Mrs. J. J. Mc- Isaac was hostess at seven tables oi mixed bridge. The ladies’ first prize was won by Mrs. Willard Mc- Neill and gentleman's first by Mr. “Bud" Bell and consolations by Mrs. Wm. Millington and Mr. I. Duguid.

HIKERS IN STANIIOPE -— On the evening of Friday, Dec. llth. the residents oi Stanhope were ‘- when two comely and cour- ageous maidens, the Misses Rcvell and Peters, landed amongst them, having “hoofed it” all the way from Charlottetown in four hours flat. including stops. They were Jubil- ant over their feat, and not overly fatigued either, although the walk- ing in places was rather heavy. They were disappointed however in finding no ice in the Gulf yet. It appears that some practical joker had told them that the Gulf was frozen over and wagered that they couldn't walk to the Magdalene Is-

nlno destined for Cum, The Prince 'lands and back in ten days. They Edwgyd Island 90mm, Growers Ab took him up and got as far as

.- lotion have been sending ship- ments of seed potatoes for several

months’ totem“; slightly over halha few days in vain hopes that the sales have a mmlon bushem About a “yeeklice would make and then in the Thls figure

Stanhope, but there they were balk- ed by lack of ice. They tvalted for

home llnoo Monday, Dec. i4. He leit “"1119 It 10 o'clock Monday morning and had in his'pocket about $40. it is thought that he may have leit for the mainland, i

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MANY HAPPY RETURNS- Todfly Mr. James Calder 152 Hills- -boro Street is celebrating his 77th

zens, who after an active business life is now retired and enjoying life in a more leisurely way. His icheery greeting and word of en. loouragement has endeared him to old and young, who will wish him many more years oi continued health.

—VISITED SUMMERSIDE _. Among the visitors last week to the western metropolis were, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Noyne and Mr. and Mrs. Major Noyne of Enmore Riv- er; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Macwil- liams and Mr. and Mrs. Iiome Mac- Wlliiams of West Cape; Mr. Hugh L, Maclvor of Klnkora; Mrs. Henry Ford oi Etmerald; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. mund Maynard, Mrs. Charles New- combe and Mr. Edgar Milligan of Northam. S.

T_I_I_E crmnaorrerowu GUARDIAN

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SUSPECTS ARRESTED — The four _rnen at Wiltshire in connec- tion with the robbery a week ago of Mcloanb Store, when a quantity of goods. includin, four fox pelts, cig- arettes, ahoes, etc., was stolen. A search was made and s quantity of goods foundr ‘ Two oi the men were arrested charged with having stolen goods in their possession? the other two were held as material witnesses. They will be arraigned for hearing this morning before Magistrate Don- ald MacKinnon, K.C. WEDNESDAY

v ISLANDER DEAD-Word has been received by friends here of the death at her home, 6 Oakville Ave., Roxbury, Mass, of Mrs. Joan- na, M. Colbum on Nov. 28th. Mrs colburn was a. yearly visitor to this province where she spent her sum- mer vacations, and where she ac- quired many friends who will re- gret to learn of her passing.

2,000 PELTS BY AUCTION — Through bankruptcy of the Water- ford Silver Fox Farm, Waterford. 0nt., 2,000 silver fox pelts will be thrown on the market to be sold on’ January 4th, the sale oi the Canad- ian,Fur Auction Company. The ranch referred to was one of the largest in Ontario, and ranched foxes for many private owners. In- ability to collect from them for ranching fees is said to be largely the cause of the financial disaster.- Montreal Star.

PRESENTATION-Mi‘. F. F

The death occlirred at Bear River South, Friday December 4th of Mrs. Alexandes Burke, aged eighty. Deceased had been enjoy- ing her usual good health and pass ed aWfly often an illness of one week. She was visited during her illness by her pastor Rev. A. L. Sinnot and died fortified by the last rites of the Church. She leav- es to mourn three daughters and four sons. The funeral took place

Saturday from her late residence’

to St. Alexis church. The pail bear- ers were Messrs Peter Chaisson, Daniel Fisher, John F. Chaisson, James J. Chaisson, John H. Mac- Kinnon, Daniel F. Mooney-Hearse driver, Joseph Mlaclsaac. May her soul rest in peace. '

About $200,000 will be put in cir- culation th's season as a result of the sale of fox pelts in Charlotte- town. During the past ten days the averaged about $20,000. was given The Gun-d-

uo a “I000 bushel cargo was ship |cold early hours 0f Wednesdily lan as a conservative estimate. The

Pod. At present an order for some‘ 80.000 sacks is on hand, but owing] to the lateness of the season lt l; not considered advisable to accept it

WEDDING BELLS-A very pretty Wedding took place on Wednesday evening. Dec. 1am. at the home of Mr. William Porter, Murray River, when his daughter, Legreta Mae, was given in marirage to Oliver Alexander Hume, of Brooklyn. The bride was attired in white flat crepe with rhinestone trimmings and wore a veil. She entered the room, on .2110 arm oi her father, while the wedding march was played by M15; Jessie Cook. The couple stood un- der a white arch and the ceremony was performed by Rev. T. R. Goud- lle- Miss Cook played ‘O Perfect love, while the register was being

i. ed. A large number oi guests were present and a sumptuous. sup- Per was served after the marriage.

morning hiked back to the City po- litely, but firmly refusing the Warm estoffers of a. "lift." |

FIREMEWS LOTTERY-Last 9V‘ ening at 7.30 the drawing for the rrdio lotterled by the Charlotte- town Flre Department took place in the Flremens Recreation Room in the City Bulldhg. The 3600 tick- ets sold were placed in a chum which was then revolved by Mr. Angus McEachern, Fire Chief-

;Before the drawing Mr. McEaehcm

announced that no fireman or member oi a iii-omens family had been permitted to hold tickets for the r"dio. Also that the contest had been limited to residents 0f this province. The drawing was done by Miss Mary Trainer, daughter oi Mr. J. Austin ‘Irainor. Miss Trnlnvf W85 blindfolded and led t0 the cllllm from which she drew the lucky ticket, number 1075 which was 116W by Mr. E. R. Brow. Chief McEach- ern then thanked the P901118 l"

Last Saturd in ,t1i h i 8y even g e me‘ terprlse. He stated that the lottery

0f Mi‘. 811d Mrs. Wm. A. Btymeist,

1‘ ‘tman Road, Somervilie, was the‘

scene oi a very happy occasion, when a numerous company oi friends and relatives assembled with them, to congratulate them on the twenty-fifth anniversary oi their marriage. A very pleasant social evening was spent, and after some vocal and instrumental music was rendered, Rev. J. W. S. Lowry, in humorous and fitting remarks, con- Wyed the greetings and good wishes oi the company to iiie host and hostess, to which Mr. Stymeist made I suitable reply, after which all ling together, "Blest be the tie that binds, our hearts in Christian Love" “d u" Wmllllly dispersed. Their Popularity was attested by the many Drasentaand silver money gift pre- pented on the occasion. Mr. Stymeist

eldest son of the late Mr. and

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their generous support of the en-

brought in about $2.“5 for the Fire- mens’ Uniform Fund. The "mount on hand at present is about $425 01'

nearly hiflf the cbiecllve-

DRAWING FOR HOPE CHEST- The Auction Forty-Fives under the auspices oi St. Georges Auxiliafy postponed from Friday was held last evening in the B. I. S. P1711. The prlzewlnncrs are as foll0W5! Gents. first, Peter Morrison; sec- ‘ond, E. G. Love. Ladies: first». M's! Mgyy King, Second, Mrs. L. W. Mc- Kay; consolation. Mrs. C. Tierney; lucky table, Mrs. Simmons. After

the card party the drawing for the‘

hope chest lottery in aid of the (my Hospital took place. Winners of hone chest and other prizes are vs follows: First Prlze- 11°99 “he” Mrs. R. J. McConnack, St. Georges. number 4729; second DIV/é. 1551"

fact that this money is circulating at home at this season of the year, and during a. period when business depression has been felt keenly in other parts of Canadinis a matter of great satisfaction.

A continuance of brisk buying in Charlottetown is indicated by pres- ent conditions. '

A very considerable portion oi the pelts are being purchased by Messrs McLure and MacKinnon, representatives of the Hudson's Bay Company.

It is with deep regret that The Guardian chronicles the death at the Prince Edward Island Hospital yesterday oi Mrs. Mary Ramsay, wlie of Douglas A. Ramsay, of this city.

The late Mrs. Ramsay was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Rog- ers, 206 Hlllsboro St, City. She was

Baird. District Sheep and Swin: Promoter, has been transferred to Ottawa and will leave in a few days to take up his new duties. Monday evening the mcmbms of the staff of the Dominion Live Stock Branch of this city enter- tained Mr. Baird at a farewell din- ner and a most enjoyable time was spent. Mr. H. W. Clay, Srnior Swine Grading Inspector, occupied the chair. Mr, F. M_ Nash, District Poultry Prcmotenon behalf of the gathering presented Mr. Baird with an engraved cigarette case and an address, in which reference made to the very happy relations

his fellow workers during the time he spent in Charlottetown. Mr. Baird made a fitting and appre- ciative rep'y.

LIBRARY FOR THE SANATO- RlUM-A very pleasing ceremony took place on Monday afternoon at the Snnatorium when a com- plote library was presented for the use of the patients by The Study Lovers‘ Club of the city. In

the unavoidable

Hlllson formally, in a. pleasing speech which was listened to by the patients over the radio, hand- ed over the gift to Dr. Creelman and the staff of the institution. This collection of books was made possible by the kindness of friends of the Club members, and embraces a wide selection of most entertaining reading, fiction, poe- try, biography and travel and history. Each volume is jacketed with a special cover bearing quaint and ornamental designs, the hand- iwork of the C. G. I. T., of St. James,’ Church under the leader- ship of Miss Jessie Fullerton. It goes without saying

will be deep appreciation on the part of the patients of this very welcome gift. The collection con-

born in Vancouver, 25 years ago. At slats oi 227 volumes.

an early age the family removed to Charlottetown, where she later

graduated from Prince of Wales

College. She taught school for sev-

eral years in Hamilton and Char-‘

lottetown and later studied at Dal- housie University, specializing in English Literature.

The deceased was a valued mem- ber of Trinity United Church and a leader among the young people in its social and religious activities.

Her charming personality, accom-j plished talents and noble Christian‘

character were appreciated by all with whom she came in contact land her untimely death will be deeply mourned by a very wide cir- cle of friends and relatives, both in the city and throughout the Pro- vince.

The late Mrs. Ramsay. W110 W" l! granddaughter of the late Hon. Benj. Rogers, Lieutenant Governor ‘of Prince Edward Island, is survived by her husband, (a nephew of Rev. Dr. E. H. Ramsay), and by a two weeks’ old baby; also her parents,

the “its John '1'. Stymeist. or Murray “m” “Id “M watch‘ m“ mot-M" and M“ a a mam; one

River. while Mrs. styineist is the flilalt daughter of Mrs. Hume and n” h“ MY- 30861111 Hume, of Cam- ‘M480. Mass. They were married in “mimics. December 12, mos, by "i" Wm- vnmrberi. at that time

fence McNeil, Summerside, num- r 3343; third prize, floor lamb. Mrs. M. M. MuYDhY- 47 5P5“! Park nose, number sass; fourth prim $5

gold piere, Mrs. Geoff; Zfllri-‘Illy- 49 weymouth Street, number 465. “m, pfze, electric

brother, Benjamin, attending Dal- housie; one sister Catherine, at 'home, and a large number of other relatives to whom the deepest sym- pathy is tendered in their great be- reavement.

The funeral will be held from

llhlster of the Church of Scotland, "on M“, John Walsh, Eliiotvale. Trinity Church, where the deceased

Ind have a very of five sons and two daughters, "all: fulfilling the

‘We are seven."

the lottery sueii s vivid" "m"-

promising family numb“ 4005. The members of St. was married lees than two years ago. m‘ Charles Auxiliary are very grate-|Wednesday afternoon at 2.80. Inter-

i On Monday night the Char- lottetown postal officials hand- led the largest mail in the his- tory of the department. A whole bagglse car in addition to a large an mall car “Vs rflllll" ed tobrlng th"s mail to the clty. Lust night the record was repeated, two cars again being required to carry the mall.

During the Christmas rush a staff of fourteen men is work- ing day and nght to handle the immense vdume of mall.

0n Monday the largest stamp sale in the history of the office was recordcd, there being elev- en hundred dollars worth of stamps sold at the stamp ven- dors wicket during the day. And yesterday's sale is thought to be as great.

The city nnll carriers arc forced to make their deliver- ies by team and are able to make only one delivery each day. The carriers begin work at 5 a. m. and are occupied unill eleven o’olock sorting their mail. The time from that hour until late In the "ftrrnwn l! reqafred to make the deilvcries about the Olly.

Those who have not seen the post ofllco staff In action can scarcely realise the enormous amount of work required to handle the mail during the

poetic slogan, m] to ell who assisted in making merit will be at the Peoples’ Cemet-

I ery.

Christmas season.

absence of the? ‘President oi the Club, Mrs. H. R.

that there ,

Our Saturdei

| I _ ,3, The program was interspersed with _ TURN, s_ d Mr. Melville stevenson. P-W Provincial Police yesterday arrested l. ma“ w” a 80°

movement oi turnips to Charlotte- town yesterday, the farmers taking advantage of the sleigh roads and moderate temperature.

bushel loading in car lots.

i —SYMPATBY EXPRESSED-Mr.‘ and Mrs. Harold MacDonald, of Summerside, have the sympathy of their friends in the death on Bun- day of their infant son, aged two months. The little one was laid to rest on Monday in" the Peoples‘ Cemetery-S.

I —FRACTURES HIP-Mrs. C0165, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Willis Warren, of Summerside, had the misfortune to fall last Thursday in the bathroom and fractured her right hip. She entered the Prince County Hospital on Saturday for treatment. Her many friends hope ,that she will soon TGCDVGL-S.

—I)EATH 0F MR. LOUIS GAL- LANT-Thcre passed away at his home- in Summcrside on Sunday, Mr. Louis Gallant, at the age of 54 years. He had been in failing health for the past year. He was a native if the town and the son of the late Tannis Gallant. He ‘caves to mourn his widow and thrz. sons and two daughters, namely, William, Lloyd and Vernon, Mrs. DcCoste and Miss Margaret, at home, to whom sym- pathy is extended. The funeral takes place this Tuesday morning

. to St. Paul's Church and Cemetery.

The death occurred recently in Vancouver, B. C., of Mr. Edward Bayficld Williams, agcd 58 barris- ter at law, and a native of Bide- ford, P. E. I.

Mr. Wiliams was the son of thc late Alb.rt Williams. He was edu- cated in the public schools and in Prince of Wales College. After teaching school he studied law with the late Sir Louis Davies, and be- came the lattefs private secretary when he was appointed Minister of Marine and Fisheries.

In 1900 Mr. Williams went to

The price f continues at twelve cents i120.) per l

student, is spendlns the Chllslm“ holidays with her parents. DF- W"! Mrs. A. B. Stevenson, New Glasgow.

Mr. J. A. Lonergan has Brflved home from West Outlet. Maine, to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and MYE- Jill- Lonergan.

MISSING MAN LOCATED-It. is learned that Mr, Hubert Arsenault who was several days ago reported missing from his home has been

f located safe and sound in Moncton.

CHRISTMAS HUMP-Yesterday's rush at tho Post Office was nearly as great 11s that of the two pre- ceding days. 130,000 letters hnve been mailed during the past week, seventeen mail bags full being sent on the train yesterday.

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STUDENTS RETURN HOME.‘- The following students of Acadia University have returned to their homes for Christmas. Mary Mac- Neill, New Perth; Cedric Boulter, Charlottetown; Leigh Johnston, Murray River; Mary G. Hughes, Charlottetown; Martha Robertson, Red Point; Lois Jones, Bunbury; Gordon Sutherland, St. Peters; Vernon McAusland, Albcrton; Elna Clark, Charlottetown; Maurice Lodge, Charlottetown; .J. R. Mac- Lean, Argyle Shore; Donald Suther- land, Borden; Clara. Cook, Murray River; Jennie Cook, Murray River; iR. R. Winchester, Belmont, Lester Keenan, Murray River; Stirling MacDonald, Charlottetown; Cmarles Bentley, Charlottetown; Ernest Parker, Georgetown; Ian Burnett, Charlottetown; William Burnett, Charlottetown; William Huni, Char- lottetown. The following pupils a‘. the Model School of the Department of Education of Acadia University are spending their Christmas vaca- tion at their homes: -— Florric Benton, Flat River; Eulalia Mac- Innls, Albany; Pauline Nicholson, Charlottetown; Thomas Annear, Lower Montague; Robert Clark. Summerside; Kentford Horne,

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reeitations and songs which added much in the way of instructive and educational variety. Very complmentary remirks were passed, by Rev. J. A. MacDonald who sad that this was his first school ex- arnination in this parish and stressed the advantages of the _pupils having an opportunity of advancing in the French as well as in the English Pnguage. The exr amination of the Principal's de-

partment followed where twenty three pupils are enrolled and taught iri five grades. The re-

sponses here were prompt and accurate and the pupils are very much interested in their work. Mr. Pineau, who has been principal here for the pa"t three years Peas brought the scholarsto an ady vanced stage. and is hopeful that‘ he will TYZVE several boys ready for the marticulation