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v-SWDRN AS MAGISTRATE _ ~ . George M. Matthews. barrister t O'Leary, was sworn 1n before His ,Judge Inrnnn, at the Court - use, Suuunerslde, on Saturday as a Stipendiary Mall-B-

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"IFICIAL VISITS EXCHANG- -1>"ollowlng the arrival in port 'rdsy ‘of the French cruiser D'Ys, the commander, Capt. ‘ce f" “ , accompa ' ‘ by ndre Paturel, French Counsel, d upon His Honor Lieutenant .1110! Dalton, who returned mil on board the cruiser later the afternoon. This morning, ‘ 11 a. m., Premier Stewartrand .s Worship Mayor Stewart will isit the commander on his ship.

—FUNERAI. or MISS cilan- OTTB SCHURMAhL-The funeral i Miss Charlotte Bchurman, of i kletter Road was held on Friday iternoon from the residence of her rothcr, Mr. William Schurman. 1- v. L. B. Campbell conducted the rvlco at the house and grave. .,=. friends from Sherbrooke and ummerslde attended. The pall . srers were: Messrs. Harry and nu ery Linkletter; Clifford Rogers; v ank Gamble, Brinton Clark and ome Newsome. interment ‘was the People's Cemetery at Sum- erslde.—S.

CREIGHAN-SMITH WEDDING r-Thfi marriage of Miss Mary Mar- garet Smith only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Smith, and Mr. Thomas Bernard Creighan, son of Mrs. Harriet Creighan took place this morning at St. Dunstan's Ba- silica. Rev. P. McMahon, D.D., cousin nf the groom officiating. The bride ywho was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of cornflower angel skin lace with hat, shoes and mittens of pastel pink, and carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia Roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Alice "- weau, who wore shell pink with . essories in blue, and carried nnnan Roses. Mr. Edward Creigh- . ‘wlgloomsman. During the cere- rnony Miss Lucy Blanchard rendered "Ave Marla" and “Sweet Sacrament ~ - ‘Iw i’ Miss Bessie Blanchard be- ewikiist. Immediately after the Ag. breakfast was served at hoflllanadlan National Hotel, the ‘llltlVeg oi the contracting parties ' Jd the officiating clergyman being Jresent. Mr. and Mrs. Crcighan 1ft by motor for Borden en route o New York on their honeymoon. fioday was the occasion oi the twenty-eighth anniversary of the wedding oi the bride's parents.

IN TRAINING-Wednesday night the Signal Company which has bden drilling regularly two nights 1-week at the local headquarters,

_ will be inspected by Brigadier Gen- eral Constantine oi l-lalifax, dis- trfct officer commanding M. D. C. The slgnallers a scheduled for twenty night drills. and thus far have completed eight. There are eight officers and forty-nine oth- er: ranks. The officers are as fol- lows: Major I". B. Conrad, officer commanding; Capts. W. A_ Smith, M. H. Worth, n. N. Bell, Major

d Quartermaster R. C. Chandler,

_ . C. S. Chandler, C. Pickard, and L. F. MacDonald. The training undergone is most interesting and instructive, and at practice one may watch the group at the trans- mitting station at the Fort. Vic- toria Parkureceive a message by ll»: from the sending station at lil-hport wharf, relay it to ano- ther station situated at Messervyu Point who in turn relay the mes- lele. exactly as it was sent, to a receiving terminal at North River Brldre. After it becomes too dark for flags to be seen lamps are used.

ir-"ounn DEAD-James Woods, of Emyvale, aged 64, who resided alone, was found dead at his home Friday morning. His neighbour, who lives about one hundred yards distant became anxious on not Boeing him working around anu- usl and entered the house to find himlylng dead upon the floor. No ma: was thought necessary, as

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LOADING Did-Till S. S. Aran- more. Clint. Munynlld is loading uP with lighthouae- supplies for along the Gulf and St. Lawrence River. '

WORK PIOGIIESSII“. - The work in connection with the" ex- cavation of Prince of Walu- Col- lege is progredng gatisfaciorily, and is expected to be complete be- fore the time assigned. There had been solne, alterations in the plans which necessitate further excava- tions of the cellar.

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At a meeting of the Town Coun- cll of summerside held in the Council Chamber last evening a very important function took place in the presentation of a parchment certificate awarded‘ by the Royal Humane Mm. to Vaughan n. Groom, of Bummcrside for risking his life in the rescue of Mrs. Fen- W" J- 111881118 from drowning at Cavendish Beach July 5th, 1931. The presentation was made by His Wwhln Mayor Manson in the presence oi the colrnclllors and a few interested friends.

At the same meeting a dealing. tlon was read electing Mr. Morley M. Bell, Barrister, as Councillor to fill the seat made vacant by Mr. E. H. Strong, who was appointed Stipendiary Magistrate 1n place n: the lata Hon. J. E. Wyatt, K. c. Mr. Bell will represent the central ward. As no other candidates were tmihmlmillfl. Mr. Bell was elected by acclamation. A motion was pass- ed appointing Mr. James Milman as foreman for the new street work to be commenced on Granville Street. Messrs. R. T. Holmans tender for i.00_0 feet of sewer pipe was M. cepted.

M FUNERAL SERVICES--On Sun- day afternoon Miss Martha Stew- art. who died in the Prince Ed- ward Island Hospital on Saturday, was laid to rest in the cemetery at South Lake. On- Saturday after- noon a short service, conducted by Mr. W. H. Stevenson, elder oi the Central Christian Church, was held at the McLean Funeral Home, af- ter which the body left by train» for Red Point, to the home of her nephew, Mr. Nelson Stewart. Sun-

home. where Rev. H. n. Bell of- fered prayer} the funeral proceed- ed to South Lake Church, where the service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Bell, pastor of the church, who preashed an appropriate sermon.

ted the service at the grave, Mr. Bell -, onounclng the benediction. There was a large attendance at the funeral of friends both from this city and country. The pall- bearers-were Tyler Ching, Clar- ence Ching, John Campbell, Jer- ome Chapman, Fred Stillwvv and William Ching.

--INJURED IN CAR ACLIDENT —Mr. Bruce Brennan, oi Elmsdale was brought to the Prince County Hospital on Monday morning, suf- fering from shock and injuries to his hip, which he sustained when the carriage in which he was driv- lng was struck by a car from Sum- mersidc. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon at 2.30. Mr. P. J. MacArthur with his wife and Mr. Brennan were driving to Church, and were making the turn at Elms- dale corner, when the car struck them. The car with p party of young men from Summerside, on their way to a ball game at Tignlsh. had come over the railway crossing which is about fifty yards from the corner and was going at a fair rate of speed, the driver blew his horn before he got to the corner. Mr. MacArthur, who was driving the carriage had turned to the left to- wards the church, but before he had the chance to cross the road, the car was upon him. The occu- pants were thrown i out and the buggy badly smashed up. Mrs. MacArthur is suffering from shock and bruises. Beyond a few scratch- es, Mr. MacArthur was not badly hurt. Dr. R. H. Kenlltdl’. 0f A1- berton, was called and attended to their injuries. Mr. Brennan, who is quite elderly ls in a serious condi-

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Three young lives were lost last evening by drowning ,. hen b dory with a party of six, two youths and four girls, River near Portage, at the western end

The young men, both of lbert Adams, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Adams, and

ward Lidstone, l8, eon of Mrs. Richard Lidstone. The hlrd victim was Gladys Sullivan, twelve years of age, anghter of Mr. Owen Sullivan. All livedin the vicinity _ The tragedy happened shortly after six o'clock last evening. The victims ad gone out for a row on the river

lllvsn, sister of Gladys. The dory,'whlch was overcrowd- Qll, capsized in mid-channel, which- is about 12 feet deep, EM Imfllliistpdihe occupants in the water.

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and Lily Lynch, and Ilene

He was assisted by Rev. W. L. night m, burmFs i‘ ‘r of Charlottetown. who‘ ‘ led in prayer. The latter conduc- WEDNESDAY

iEdward Island Hospital last Tues- : day at the age of 19 years, was held

PAINFUI. ACCIDENT - While working yesterday morning at the Can Factory, Miss Mary McIn- nls, daughter of Sgt. Allan McIn- nis met with a painful acclden. She was busily encased at the ina- chine which cuts the can covers, when in some manner the two mid- dle fingers of her left hand were caught in the machine and severed as far as the first joint.

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CI’ he funeral of Mr. W. A. J was held on Saturday af- ternoon at his late residence. The

service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Campbell and was largely attended. The pallbearers were Judge Inman. Mr. A. E. McLean, M. P., Mr. Heath Strong, K. C., M. L. A., Mr Thomas Johnson, Mr. Daniel Mc- Nelll and Mr. Patrlck.Da'ey. Inter- ment was in the People's C"‘I'Jtel’y. —S .

RY. COMMISSIONER HERE — M . W. U. Appleton, C. N. R. Superintendent, Atlantic Region, Hon. C. P, Fullerton“ Chief Com- missioner. J. A. Stone, R. R. Rich- ardson, members of the Board of Railway Commissioners and George Spencer, chief operating officer, C. N- 3-. arrived in Charlottetown last evening, preparatory to an invest. igation which the Board will con- duct in the Confederation Chamber beginning this morning, into the circumstances of the train coilislon which occurred last February near 'I‘ignlsh, resulting in four men be- ing killed and ten others " l.

—DEATII 0F MR. ALEXANDER GALLAN’l‘—W0rd has been receiv- ed by his relatives at wellington of the death in the Royal Victoria Hospital on Thursday last, of Mr. Alexander: Gallant. The deceas ‘ went to Montreal about three weeks ago for treatment but lttle could be done for him as his condition was a very serious one. He was born in Urbanville, and was the son oi the late Marcelin Gallant. For some years he was employed with Messrs Arsenault and Gaudet at Welling- ton He was a man of fine char- acterlstics and was most highly es- teemed by a wide circle of friends. who w‘ll regret to learn of his pas- sing. He leaves a wife and four children. One brother Joseph M. Gallant resides in Urbanville on the homestead. Sympathy is ex- tended to the bereaved family. The remains arrived home on Monday

FUNERAL SERVICES-The run- eral of the late Miss Beatrice Stub- bert, who passed away at the Prince

from her late residence, 84 King St, Friday. The Rev. C. N. Brown ofliciated, assisted by the Rev. E. H. Ramsay, and services were con- ducted at Trinity United Church. The church choir sang two beauti- ful hymns "Nearer My God to 'I‘hee,"- and “Jesus Lover of My Soul." Besides a sorrowing father and mother, there are left to mourn four sisters and four brothers, Gertrude, Maude, Gladys. Doris, George, Albert, David, and Russel. The pall bearers were Harold Bell, Louis MacLean, R_. Gauthier, R. Perry, Fred Bradley and J. ens- low.

—DEATII 0F WILLIAM CAIRNS —The death occurred on Saturday at his home in Freetown oi Mr. William Cairns, after a lingering illness at the age of 67 years. Mr. Cairns was born in Freetown and resided there all his life. He was a very prosperous farmer and very highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. Although not. prominent in public affairs, he kept himself very well informed on the current issues of the day and was most in- teresting to talk to. He will be much missed by his friends who en- joyed many pleasant evenings in his company. He leaves to mourn, one son, Cairns, on the homestead, and two brothers, Mrs. Earle Pearson, of Chelton, and Mrs. Sanborn, of Peace River; also one brother El- ton, at Freetown and the follow- ing sisters, Mrs. Dr. Campbell, of Alberton; Mrs. Archibald Stavert and Mrs. John McCaull, of Bede- que, Mrs. Percy Man ‘bank, of New Annan; Mrs. Ben]. Jardlne. of Wil- mot and Mrs. James Marshall, of Fbrt William, Ont. His wife pre- deceased him one War IIO- Th9 funeral was held from his late reel.- dence on Monday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Stavert and Rev. Mr. Nichol- son ofiiciated It the MW"! which was largely attended. The pall bearers, nephews of the de- ceased, were Messrs. Darrell Pick- etts, Frank Jardine. Wilber Stav-

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m. Guy McCaull. Qwtre ileum and Austin Jardine. Interment was

—CONGBATULA'IIONS are be- ing extended to Mr. and Mrs. 0s- boume Lefurgey on the arrival at the Prince County Hospital on Tuesday morning, June 23th of a bonnie baby boy.--S.

A-NNUAI. INSPEOHON-Jdollow. ing a diligent period of training the First P. E. I. Medium Brigade C. A., under the command of Lleut. Col. P. W. MacNevin, D. C. M., was inspected last evening by Brigadier General Constantine, D. O. C., Military District No. 6. as- sisted by Major Cook, Ordinance officer. The two batteries No. 2 Medium Battery and No. 8 passed a very successful inspection and were proven efficient in every way. A detachment from each battery will leave Saturday for Petawawa. No. 2 Battery was under the com- mand of Capt. G. W. Craig and No. 8 under command of Major P. S. Fielding, M. M.

DEATH OF ZEPIIRIN WEDGE. OF FIITEEN POINT-The death occurred in the Prince County Hos- pital on Sunday of Mr. Zephrin Wedge, a life long resident of Fif- teen Point. The deceased was 73 years of age and had been in fail- ing health for some time. An oper- ation was performed last week in the hope that it would improve his condition, but in spite of the best medical skill and every care, he succumbed to a distressing ailment. Mr. Wedge had lived all his life in the old home at Fifteen Point and was well liked by a large circle of friends. There are left to mourn, his widow and two sons, Philip at home .and Andrew, in Western Canada; also three brothers, Jos- eph F., John P, and Emanuel, all of Summerside, and four sisters, Mrs. Moses Arsenault, of Welling- ton; Mrs. Joseph DesRoches, Mis- oouche; Mrs. Joseph Arsenault, of ,Fifteen Point, and Miss Janet :Wedge, at home, to a‘l of whom ' sympathy is extended. The funeral itook place on Tuesday morning ;from his late residence to Mont

Carmel Church and Cemetery, Rev.

Theodore Gallant officiating. The ‘ pall bearers were: Emanuel Wedge,

Joseph Gallant and Henry Wedge, ‘ of Summerside; Abel Arsenault and 4 J. Felix Arsenault, of Fifteen Point and Joseph Gallant of Welhfddon. —S.

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The annual meeting of the Sil- ver_Fox Exhibitors Association was

‘held in the Agricultural Hall yes-

terday afternoon. Members were present from Prince, Queens and Kings counties. The President oi the Associati , Mr. Gavin Hard- ing. gave a report of the past year's activities and W. R. Shaw, Sec- retary-Treasurer, submitted the annual report showing a balance of over $1,200 on hand.

The election of new directors from Queens, Kings and Prince resulted in B. W. Robinson, Heath Bowness being elected for Prince, F. G. Kennedy, John Roper for Queens and A. F. Campbell and R. W. Stewart for Kings.

A meet‘ng of the directors was

held following the annual meeting and officers appointed: President, Gavin Harding; Vice-President. Brewer Robinson; Secretary-Treas- urer, W. R. Shaw; Executive Com- mittee: C. C. Baker, Lt-Colonel D. A. MacKinnon, George E. Brown, R. W. Stewart and John Roper.

SUPREME COURT-At a double sitting of the Supreme Court yes- terday Mr. Justice Saunders pre- sided over the Criminal Court and Mr. Justice Areenault over the Ap- peel Court. In the former court the case of the King vs. Richard and Christopher Keefe, charged with stealing certain named goods from the store of McLean Bros, North Wiltshire, was heard, the jury be- ing: David White (foreman), James Taylor, Joseph Power, Seymour Murphy, Leigh Gamble, Robert Maclood, George P. Mathcson. Pet- er Goodwin, Steven Currie, Alfred Chappel, James P. McCloskey and Thomas Hughes. The following witnesses were examined: Daniel J. McLean, Morrison McLean. George McLean, N. MacLeod, and Gordon McLean. Mr. Albsn Farm- er and Mr. Norman Lowther ap- peared for the prosecution and Mr. J, J. Johnston, K. C., for the de- fence, The court adjourned until 10.80 this morning. In the latter court the appeal case of Ritchie vs. Rayner was heard by Mr. Justice Arsenualt. There was no jury cm- penelied. Witnesses examined were

lay Bigger and Chief of Police Birtwistle, J. O. C. Campbell and T. A. Campbell appeared for plaint- iff and W. E. Bentley for defend- ant. The court adjourned until tnis

morning

Win. G. Gillespie, Edwin C Tanton, Charles Hanson, Peter hid, Angus McEachern, Stan-_

GRANTED LEAVE 0|" ABSENCE ‘—Mr. .1. r. Whear, Post Office m- spector, has been granted six months leave of absence from his duties, beginning September I. It is expected Mr. Victor Saunders, senior clerk in the department, will be appointed temporary inspector in Mr. Whearls place.

The annual meeting of the P. E. I_ Presbyterial of the Womanh Missionary Societies of the Presby- [terian Church in Canada was held in Zion Church yesterday.

The president, Mrs. Arthur Yeo of Tyne valley, presided at all meetings. A large attendance of delegates and visitors were present. All were entertained at the noon and evening meals by the women of St. James and Zion Churches.

The nominating committee was called as follows: Mrs. James Jar- cine, Kensington; Mrs. J. A. Stew- art, Tyne Valley; Mrs. Alfred Mc- Lcod, New London; Mrs, A. R. Gib- son, Montague; Miss Christine Fra- ser, Alberton, and Mrs. W. A. Stew- art, Charlottetown,

Miss Ethel Stewart and Mrs. J. j F. Lafierty were appointed as com-

millet! ior Credentials. Mrs. C. W. Patterson and Miss Mary Irving were appointed to act as a com- lmittee for resolutions and court- esies.

An. invitation from the Belfast auxiliary to hold the 1933 Presby- terial in Belfast was accepted.

The ministers in attendance were Revs. R, M. Legate, G. C. Webster, A. R. Gibson, Dr. Genge, C. St. Clair Jeans, V. E. Orsborn. W. O. Rhoad, R. H. Stavert,» C_ E. Rob- ertson and Dr. Thompson.

The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:-

President-Mrs. Arthur Yeo, Tyne Valley.

lst Vice President-Mrs. R. M_ Lcgate, Charlottetown.

2nd Vice President-Mrs. Brewer Linkletter, Summersidc.

3rd Vice President-Mrs. Gibson, Montague.

4th Vice President-Mrs. George McLure, Murray Harbor North.

5th Vice PresidcntFMrs. G. C, Wiebster, Charlottetown.

Recording Secretary-Mrs. F. A. A. Mutch, Charlottetown.

Corresponding Secretary - Mrs, Robert McNutt. Malpeque.

Secretary of Young People's So- cieties and C. G. I. T. groups-Miss Jessie Fullerton, Charlottetown.

Mission Band Secretary-Mrs. w, O. Rhoad, Kensington.

Secretary of Literature-Mrs. J F. Lafferty, Charlottetown. .'

Historical Secretary-Mrs. w, A, Stewart.

Home Mission Secretary-Mrs. J. Stanley Brown, New London

Treasurer-Mrs. George Picker- ing, Summerslde.

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An official inquiry into the cir. cumstances of the collision between trains 211 and 53 which occurred at Handraharfs cutting, near Tig. nish. on Feb. 2i last, gnd which re. suited in the death of four men Blld inlllry to twelve others, was conducted in the Confederation Chamber, Provincial Building, yes- terday. by Hon. o. P. Fullerton, K. C., Chief Commissioner, and Commissioner G, A. Stung, 0g the Board of Railway Commissioners, Ottawa.

Judgment in the case was re. served, pending the taking of w- idence of Brakeman Harper, a vic. tim of the accident who is now re- covering in hospital in Montreal. Mr. Harper's evidence, the chair- man stated, would be taken in the course of the next few days,

ch19! mwffilfllitor at yesterday's inquiry was Mr. George Spencer, “"91 Operating officer for the Commission. There were also in attendance Messrs. R. Richardson, assistant secretary and registrar to the Commission; I. C. Rand, K, C., C. N, R. regional counsel; J. W. R. Hibbett, general chairman, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen; George Mitchell, representing the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers; James ‘Iralnor, vice president of the Order of Railway Telegraphs; W. U. Appleton general manager of the Atlantic Region, C. N. R_, M. P’. Tompkins. traffic manager; A. F. Stewart, chief engineer, Moncton, and a number of local railway of- ficlals.

The witnesses, all of whom were railway men, were examined in the following order: E. W. MacKinr-on. superintendent Prince Edward Is- land Division; Mr. MacLeod, track- master bel4rzn Charlottetown and Tignlsh: Urban M. Gaudet, secti foremdn at Tignish; Mr. Chalsson, acting section foreman, employed on the Tignlsh section at the time of the accident; H. J_ Kelly, fire- man on train No. 21f; Frank Mur-