Tlie Eastern Cuartlian

.,,-DIPOBTANT m e e I. i n g of those interested in Dllylfll for Montague. girls senior hockey

gum will be held November 18 at the library at B p.m. Unless in- terest is shown through atten- dance at meeting there will not be a girls senior team this yebr.

JMINOR ACCIDENTS - An .c.. hlghwuy following I light snow- fall on Friday was the cause of several minor accidents on Satur- day and easy Sunday morning. Several cars received minor bruises when backing owing the wheels bung unable to grip after the ap- plication of braku. At Bell's hill gate Saturday night a Dodge l-2 ion smashed into the ditch when control was lost-on the icy road. The right fender. door. windshield and radiator were crushed, but the iwo occupants escaped with minor nits and bruises after the truck had finished skidding along on its ;.ght side. Early Sunday morning .. 1952 Buick plunged into the ditch about 1-2 mile outside of Montague on the Charlottetown highway. The car suffered some damage to mp rear section. The occupants vii-if unhurt.

Bristol:

'FfiEIICIS of Miss Mabel Mac- Donald, will be sorry to learn that she had the misfortune to injure IlPli foot while at work a few days Apfl when R, case of meats fell .1fl'0SS her toes. However X-rays at ill? Hospital showed no broken iioi-ics. She will be off work for a fr-v days.

Friciids of Mrs. Wilfred Stewart the former Lila O'Brien. will be pleased to see her around again after a severe attack of illness which XVIII her in the Charlottetown Hos- llllal for some time.

A welcome visitor here for a few days last week was Mary Shee- :ian. from Halifax. N. 5. She was the former Mary O'Brien. a daugh- lPit of John R. O'Brien. and has rrnided in Halifax for a number hi years.

Mrs. John R. O'Brien will enter iii.-. Charlottetown. Hospital in the c-mi-se of a few days, where she will undergo it very serious opera- iion. All hope she will have a speedy ii-covery and an early return home to her family.

The condition of Mr. Will Tobin, who has been a patient in tile Charlottetown Hospital for some I'.l'llE is still regarded as serious. Suffering iiifection in his feet he undcrweiit a seiond operation a 'G'll days ago in an effort to head oil the infection.

Remembrance day was celebrat- MI in the usual manner here with a long parade of veterans under direction of Gerald McAdam. The parade moved off from the Village sihool and marched to the memorial fwld in front of the Hall where memorial services were held.

Railway men and many other old f-iends were shocked here to learn of the sudden passing of Conduc- Inr Gerald Burgoyne from it heart attack. Gerry. as he was so well known at the station. was a friend of all and his pleasant smile and wave from the old Sourls Freight train for many years will long be icnicmbered.

Mr. Ruthvan MacDonald. local

sincery store manager and Mr. Gor- D

dnii McEwen. heve returned from a pleasant trip to Halifax. While in Halifax. they were guests of Mr. llicEwi-n's brother. Ray and Mrs. All-Ewen.

Mr. James Morrison. was s Sun-

riav visitor to Bristol. guest of fr.ends. Mr. Mike Donovan. is around

Main in good health following his ir-cent illness that sent him to Hos- pital for some time. He and a few Old timers will again tackle the "ml frames for the season. The opening game was played last week.

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Fine EOE?- irishtown Hall

"We not our money's worth to night", remarked one of II group Who had travelled over several miles of exceptionally muddy road to attend the concert on Novem- ber 5. at Irishtown Hall.

Mr. Clair Campbell was chair- man. and at the close of the pro- ilrnm. he thanked all who had iaki-n part. especially those from Nlioming districts. on behalf of the women's Institute.

A favorite with young and old, Mrs Alfred MacKay of Graham's Road favored the audience with live solo selections. both encored. She was ably supported by an ac- mmnlished accompanist. Mrs. Ed- Ward MacMurdo of Clifton. In- strumental selections by Carl and Gertrude Crosier of Dsrnley added much to the program, and a lemzlhy and humorous observa- tion on the way: of Women, by Walter Stewart of Sea View. de- lighted the audience. An imper- sonation of a bargain hunting lady. lly Mr. Fred semple of Kensing- inn was roundly applauded and he '9-Vbonded to an encore.

I-"'11 Performers included Linda Ma.-.L.eod who gave ii reading. Lois and beta. Macbeod in a vocal duct. Mrs. Archie Paynter and Mm Archie Johnstone in . dialo- nu-. ”The Trulnt H L A ', Mrs. Elarron Stavert, Mrs. Cecil Camp- Icll and Joyce stavert in the dis- DRUP. "Mrs. Murphy Ls Not Home", Thelma Macbeod with a vocal :20. Mr. and Mrs. George Mec- , Oil and Mrs. Harold Maolaod '1 A dialogue. "A Man Arrives." -lames Simmons and Archie Payn- IY in an instrumental number. wfltne Blmmom and Eleanor Mann Mlll A vocal duet. Mrs. James B. Cktleod. David Campbell. Clair ufmpbeil. and Mary Campbell in

I dialogue-"Going to csilforny".

..'IN HOSPITAL - Friends will regret to hear of the times: of Mr. Leslie Hunter. manager of Mat. thew and MacI.ean's store at Bridgetown. Mr. Hunter has been 8- Patient at the Kings -County Memorial Hospital for the past three weeks.

UHICKEN SUPPER - Near. ly 400 people attended the st. Ml1(y's Pariah chicken supper held in the Beaver Hall, Montague Thursday evening. with the ladies of the parish serving a delicious supper. During the evening a sale of cakes was held from which a substantial sum was really,-d, 1;, the lottery drawings Dave Ma;-,. Kenie won the blanket. and Ralph F79-581" held the lucky ticket on the lamp.

Persondr

..'Mis Thelma Larter. Char. lottctown. spent the week-end in Montague. guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bcok.

..'MJ'. and Mrs. Levi Power, Montague. ieturned home after at- teridlng the funeral of Mr. Power's

brother. Patrick. at Quoensport. N .5. x ..'AC 1 Harry Higginbothsm.

Jr.. R.C.A.F.. who is spending a thirty day leave with his parents in Halifax, NS.. spent the week- end with relatives in Montague.

Georgetown

..'Mr. Eugene Sullivan returned

-to his home in Cardigan several

days ago from Toronto. Ont.. where he has been employed for the past few months.

Miss Lois Babineau and Miss Kay Babineau left recently for Halifax, N. S.. where they will be employed.

Mr. Fraink Parker. motored from Toronto. Ont.. arriving in George- town early in the week. where he will visit for two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Par- liter.

Mr. Marcellus Gutell was a busi- ness visitor to Charlottetown on Nov. 9th.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Soloman motored to Charlottetown on Nov. 10th, and on their return they were accompanied by their son Gerald. who has been a patient in the Charlottetown Hospital for the past IFW days.

Friends of William S. Martell are pleased to see him about again following his recent accident, which necessitated hospital treat- ment and which also confined him to his home for a considerable time.

The many friends of Captain C. M. Fitzgerald ai'e sorry to hem of his present illness. which is con- fining him to bed and all expresr. the sincere wish for an early im- provement in health. -AC.

CORNWALL - YORK FOINT

The annual meeting of Cornwall- York Point Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Hazen How- ard with an attendance of 29 mem- bcrs and two visitors. Meeting opened with the "Ode" followed by "Crccd" in unison.

Roll call was answered by giv- ingha recipe for a ”Hot Supper

is

Annual reports of various com- mittees were given. Treasurer re- ported sl66.70 in funds. Corres- pondence was read and discussed.

Mrs. Hazen Howard. Mrs. Reg- gie MacEwen. Mrs. Gifford Bain. Mrs. Joe Donahue. and Mrs. Ful- ton Sanderlon were appointed on a committee to plan a program to be used at our Institute meetings for the coming year. The president gave a report of the year's work and thanked all for the co-opera- tion the past year.

It was moved and seconded that the treasurer be appointed from Cornwall and president and secre- tary from York Point. Following the business the election of officers took place.

Scrutlners appointed were: Mrs. Harold Godfrey and Miss Inez Gass.

The following officers were elect- ed: President. Mrs. Gordon Mne- Ewen; vicc-president. Mrs. James Beer: secretary, Mrs. Reggie Mac- Ewen; treasurer. Mrs. Jack Mac- Lean.

Sick Committees: Cornwall. Mrs. Hector Scott. Mrs. Harold Dona- hue; York Point. Mrs. Stanley Murchison. Mrs. Wilfred MacKin- Icy: School Committees - Corn wail. Mrs. Stewart Drake. Mrs. Earl Lnwther; York Point. Mrs. Fulton Sanderson. Mrs. Reta Mac- Phail.

Directors: Cornwall. Mrs. Mack MncLean. Mrs. Jack MacMlllan. York Point. Mrs. Wilfred MacKiii- ley. Mrs. Aubrey MacPhail. Auditors: Mrs. Fulton Sandor- son. Mrs. Art Howard.

Mrs. Jack MacLean was appoint- od Supervisor and Mrs. Waldron Lowther. assistant of the Sewing Class in Cornwall School. It was moved and seconded that Mrs. Jack MacLean as Supervisor of Sewing class he paid 81.00 I les-

son.

Collection amounted to 31.76. Members who ordered blankets agreed to send money to Mrs. Jack MacLean. A vote of thanks was

extended to the retiring officers.

STOPS HEADACHE

I1 George Macbeod was ac- 90-Vlnsnist for the evening.

Lunch was served to the guest :'l-I-Stu and others by the conven- hlv Mn. James 3. sucseod mil 0? committee. -but

Isciiool of Music At Montague

A school for rural church or- ganlsts and assistants. minister.-. choir singers and others interest- ed. was conducted at Trinity Un- itr,d Church, Montague. by Rev. Lewis M. Murray. Kenslngton. on Thursday, Nov. 4. The afternoon session opened with prayer by Rev. J. M. Fraser. Montague, after which be welcomed Rev. Mr. Murray who took charge. of the session. Introductions showed the following attendance:

Rev. L. M. Murray. Kensin; ton; Rev. J. M. Fraser. Montague: Mrs. (Rev.) J. M. Fraser, Mon- lague: Mrs. Dr. L. A. Johnston Mrs. Archie Hume. Mrs. Dan Mac- Donald. organists and assistants. Montague United; Mrs. W. A Bruce. organist Valieyfleld Unit- ed; Mrs. Harry Butler. organist Peters Road Presbyterian; Mrs Gait Murray, choir member Or- well-St. Andrews; Mrs. Higgin- botham. Mrs. Wightman. Mrs. Doug Coffin. Mrs. A. Mosh.-.'. Miss Mary Martin, Miss Brehaut, choir member Trinity. Montague

A paper by Rev. Mr. Murray "Church music versus music in church" brought forth interesting discussion. and made clear that sincerity is the basis of church music. Music in church might in something merely added for pleas- ure. drawing attention to the lovely voice and music. whereas church music should function re- ligiously. draw attention to the message. and produce an attitude of worship.

Rev. Mr. Murray then led the group in the. study of unfamiliar tunes. He also gave helpful blackboard instruction. aft e r which other problems in the choir were discussed Supper in the A D. Maclfenzle Hall was enjoy:-.d when box lunches were SIIBFUII tea being provided by Montagus members.

There was 'sn attendance 0' about forty persons at. the even- ing session with added represent-

ation from Sturgeon. Mlllvlew and more choir members from Valli-yfield. Montague and ln'.:r-

csted persons in the vicinity. The session opened with a music ap- Ipreclation period conducted by Iltcv. Mr. Murray. assisted by Mr :Gcorge Nicholson. Montague.

I Those in attendance were thril- lled as they listened to the record-

ings of great music. and stoovl while the last reoord "The Hill- lelujah Chorus" from the "Mes-

siah" by Handel was played. Rey. Mr. Murray gave a brief sketch of the life of the great coni- poser. G. F. Handel. also brought several other Interesting facts to the. attention of those present. as the period proceeded.

In ii ialk "Our faith expressed in our hymns" Mr. Murray stress ed the importance of singing. fe- marklng that it links us Wif'l other generations. as we. note the date of some of the hymns we sing. Let us sing with convictiin he said. with the heart. We sing our faith. As we approach the Christmas season we deal with theology. in the hymns we sing.

Another period was then spent in learning new tunes. in real i-iioir practice. This was followed by a discussion on hymn festiv als. In this connection a com- mittee was appointed namely. Mr

King. Sturgeon; Mrs. A. Hume. Montague; Mrs. W. A. l:lruc-- Vaileyfield.

The hospitality of the Monisgun

friends was appreciated at the close of the session. when tea was again served in the A. U. Macl(enzie Hall. Remarks were made. by the pastor. Rev. J. M Fraser. and the thanks of tho

school expressed by the director: of the Montague Trinity choirs. Mr. Gordon Coffin. to Rev. Mr Murray. Benediction was pro- nounced by Rev. A. C. Fraser. Valicyficld. SPRINGTON W. I.

The twentieth annual meeting of the Springton W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. James Bryen- ton. Meeting opened by repeating Creed in unison. Minutes of last annual and regular meetings were read and approved. The secretary gave her report. the treasurers re- port was left over untill next meet-. ing. It was decided to buy stove for the school. Q

Election of officers: President. Mrs. Ralph Thompson. re-elected; vice-president. Mrs. James Bryon- ton: secretary. Miss ahlrley Mac- Lennan. Treasurer. Mrs. Duncan Maclntosh; school committee. Miss Shirley Maclzennan; auditors. Mrs. Ella Thompson and Mrs. Allison Bryenton: press committee, Mrs. Ewen Lamont.

Collection amounted to 42c. It was decided to start a first aid course. meetings to be held in the school. It was moved and sec- onded to leave ordering. sewing and knitting for the Red Cross over until next meeting.

secretary reported cod liver oil onpsules, cotton and cards had been sold since last meeting. Mrs. Thompson invited the Institute for next meeting. Roll call to be answered by exchange of Xmas gifts not to exceed 500. It was de- cided to send in loo and dues with the annual report. It was moved and seconded to get cake soap,

An auction sale, of articles from each member. will be held at next meeting. Meeting closed with the "Queen" after which lunch was served by the hostess and com- mittee in charge.

MAYFAIII

church Service At Montague

A very impressive service was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Montague. Sunday eve- ning. Nov. 7. commemorating the anniversary of the dedication of the present edifice on Nov. fl, 1927.

The service was conducted by the Minister. Rev. D. A. Camp- bell. who also preached the ser- mon. He gave a brief resume of

'i.he dedication services at which

time the Minister was the late or. M. .E. Genge. and the guest speaker! were the late Rev. Bruce Muir. the late Rev. H. E. Stavert and Rev. Quincey MacDonald. The late Rev. A. S. Stavert assisted at the evening dedication service.

Special anniversary music by the choir was under the direction of Mr. Robert Murray and the church organist. Mr. A. F. Camp- bell. The anlhem "In The Gar- den." was sung by the choir with Mrs. Robert Murray as soloist. Messrs. Willard Bruce. Malcolm Munroe and John Bears sang. ”It Is .Well With My Soul." and the hymn "Majestic Sweetness" was beautifully rendered by Messrs. Bruce, Munroe, Bears. and Mal- colm Maclflnnon. The hymns sung by the choir and the large con- gregation were "Ye Gates Lift Up Your Heads," ”How G lo r l o u s Zion's Courts Appear" and ”The

At the close of the service a re- ception for the choir and visitors was held in the church hall.

MEADOW BANK W. I. The members of Meadow Bank

W. I.. convened at the home of Mrs. Roy Crosby for their annual

meeting. In the absence of the President. Mrs. Harvey MacLean. the vice-president” Mrs. Victor

MacPhail presided and opened the meeting in the usual way. This was followed by answering the roll call with "My Grandmother's Maiden Name and something in- teresting about her."

The minutes of last annual meet- ing and regular meeting were read by the Secretary.

The Vice-Pres.. read the Pres- ldent's address which showed the past year has been A busy one. and thanks are extended the officers and committees for their unilring efforts during the past year.

The reports of Committee's fol- lowed with Mrs. Charles Hyde re- porting activity in Red Cross work with six pr. overalls. four dresses, three tunlcs and three pr. p y j a m a 5 completed and re- turned to Red Cross Headquart- ers; also the school was'nt for- gotten with Mrs. James Yeo pur- chasing nrimerous articles. The wirng of the school for electricity was done through the summer. all amounting to 3288.51. spent 0" ihe school during the year. .

Mrs. L. H. Drake and Mrs. Colin MacPhail remembered the bereav- ed. sick and shut-ins with cards. children with treats and two new babies received gifts.

Correspondence was read and dealt with accordingly. A number of bills were pre-

senled and these were voted to be paid. Members paid clues. also subscriptions to Institute News.

some discussion took place re- garding celebrating our anniver- sary next month, but nothinz del- inlte was decided. '

An auction sale Wlllybe held at our next meeting which will be held at the home of Mrs. Elmer and Mrs. Fred Hyde. Roll call I0 be answered with a Christmas re- cipe.

M e e t i n g closed with "The Queen" and lunch was served by Mrs. Crosby. assisted by commit- tee in charge. I

Following is the slate of officers for the coming year.

Fred Hyde.

Hon. 1'-'res.. Mr!- Mrs. W. W. Crosby; Pres. Mr!- Charles l-Iydei Vice-Pres. Mr!-

Victor MacPhaii; Sec'ry Trell- Mrs. James Yeo. (re-elected.)

Directors, Mrs. L. H- Drake- Mrs. Stanley Hyde and Mrs. Har- vey MacLeod: Auditors. Mrs. Roy Crosby and Mrs. Colin MscPhaii; Press Sec'ry and Pianist. Mrs. L. H. Drake; assisting pianist. Mr!- Harvey Macl..ean.

Committees- Red Cross. Mr!- Gordon MacLean and Mrs. Roy Crosby; Sick. Mrs. Vernon Drake and Mrs. Elmer Hyde; School. Miss Margaret Mullins and Mrs. Sterling Clow; Sewing Club Lead- ers. Mrs. Gordon MscLesn and Mrs. Victor MncLean.

paper towels and dustTbiirie'foI school. A dainty lunch was served by

hostess assisted by Miss Marian Bryenton. OTTAWA (CP) - The bureau

of statistics reports personnel er- ror was the probable cause of half the 174 air accidents in Cenatll last. year. compared with nearly 65 per cent of the 190 accidents five years ago. Other causes last year were listed as material fail- ure, 21 per cent; airport terrain or water l3 per cent. weathcr five per cent and miscellaneous 11 I101” cent.

M-OTELS F0-ll AGED HAMILTON (CP) - Hamilton is considering motel-type accommo- dation for elderly persons. Officials say that one-storey structures con- taining a number of suites would

guest speaker. the Hon. Earl Mac-

Guesr Spooks?” Ar Georgetown

The membe rs of St. David's

Nov. 8th. After a tasty suppe: served by ladies of the W.A., the meeting was opened with hy mn selections. after which the minutes

men's booth was again successful at the annual bazaar. Plans went ahead for the building of a semi- circular cement step before the front door of the Hall. and also for shlngling and other improve-

Canada's laymen. Mr. Tom Renton introduced the

Donald, Minister of Health and Welfare for P. E. I.

In his address. Mr. MacDonald gave a lucid description of the con- cerns and aims of his Dept. He explained that the health branch was chiefly concerned with the early diagnosis and prevention of disease. thus increasing life ex- pectancy of our people. and de- creasing the amount of mental and physical illness suffered.

The divisions of the department are many. and the minister re- ferred to each one briefly.

Mr. MacDonald closed his rc- marks by advocating service to our fellow-men as the most re- warding vacation there is. There is always a place in the hearts of men, he maintains. for the com- pletely unselfish person. Life is empty and meaningless; he said. unless we do something for oth- ers. when it will be spiritually en- riched sn:i becomes a source of contentment.

Rev. Paterson spoke with deep appreciation of the calibre of Mr. McDonald's remarks. in which he showed sincere love for his fellow- men. Mr. H. Yorston. president of St. David's Association felt that the people of the Island were for- tunate in having a man of Mr.

at

He commended the excellent work done by the Dept. in zivins aid to so many. He also urged his listeners to receive an a n n u al check-up on their health, not only for their own sakes. but for those in contact with them. Mr. Sey- mour Knight made some apprecia- live remarks and flU0CCd l-OT l'll5 audience an appropriate verse from his excellent memory. I

A vote of thanks was lenderedy the ladles'by Mr. E. Easton. andy the meeting adiourned with me singing of ”Blesi. Be the Tie Thatl Binds." '