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FUNERAL SATURDAY — The funeral o! the late Mrs. Bruce Hug- gan was held from the residence of her sister, Mrs. H. L. Bethune, 64 Kent Street, on Saturday after- noon. Services were conducted by Rev. J.D. Davison. Interment was in the People's Ccmetery. The pallbearers were Fred Moore. Wil- fred MacLeod, J.P. Gordon. David Bethune, Bernard Harmon, N. W. Lowther.

FIFTY-FIFTH WEDDING AN- NIVERSARY - itifi". and .\lrs. Rob- ert Rliynes. Dunetsffnagc. on Wed- nesday celebrated the fifty-fifth anniversary of their wedding. sur- rounded by members of their fatn- fiy resident here. They also re- ceived radio cullgtttttilntions from their son James and his wife in Winnipeg. Man. and their daught- er Elsie. Mrs. Lellianc in Saint John. NB.

TO RESTORE "GREEN GABLES" -Plans to restore "Green Gables" to a farmhouse of the "Ann" per- iod. with a staff on hand to explain to \isltors the iririous spots men- tioned in the "Ann" hooks are he- ing proceeded with, slated Brig. W. \V. Iieitl ivhri iiinsulit-d \\ith Nai- tional Parks offleitils on his UlltHVﬂ visit. Amour: other suggest‘ ns for IIIIDTOVIHII "Given Galilw» . and which is expected to be put into effect. this yezir. uill he the provis- ion of IIiClllllWS for rt lunch room and the accruing of a suitable golf professional fut‘ the modern course located there. uilricrl Brig. Reid.

DEATH IN SOMERYILLE -- The death occurred on Fﬂllfilfly .'i at S-amerville Hospital. Somer- ville, Mass, of Mr. JJllll Darrah. 64. formerly of Apuin Road, Prince Fniward Island. Mr, Dal-rah "as the son of Archibald Darrah of West River. PE I. The funeral was at the A.E. Long Memorial Chat?- el. Cambridge, and Rev. Richard Wests/way and Rev Joseph Wood- bury conducted the service, Bur- ial was in the Puritan Lawn Mem- orial Park, Peabody. Mass. He is survived by his widow Catherine Robertson Darrah.

“The Canadian Horticultural Council recommended that the I-‘ruit, Vegetable and Honey Avlibe amended to include sizes for 5, 25 and 50 paper sacks for potatoes". stated Mr. Waiter R. Shaw. O.B.E.. Deputy Minister of Agriculture. on his return from Ottawa Saturday evening. “Appropriate action was taken towards getting larger lute bags," added Mr. Shaw.

Rte-elected chairman of the Potato Committee of the Council, Mr. Shaw mentioned a change in tha grading of turnips towards more uniformity. Whereas the old grading allowed on; over-sized tur- riip per sack, this has now been reduced by one-half inch. Sug- gestions for changes in some of the potato grades is under investigat- ion. and the Council passed a reso- lution asking for a Federal Mar- keting Act.

Mr. Shaw also attended a num- ber of conferences on Department- sl matters.

"The P. E. I. Fisheries Federat- ion will approach the Provincial Government for legislation i0 DFO- hibit the prom-writ: of fresh lobster in close season." stated Mr. S. H. Burlioe. president of the Federat- ion on his rctzirn from the th rd

East Coast Fisheries conference at Halifax.

Pnlntinr. out lliiit the ,l'-'. E. I. Federation hurl iiivr-iirly asked the Dominion Gnirmiincii‘. lo lIllPOfllWC such a pv~hiiiti n. Mi‘. Btiviioc si-itetl that li- li‘Ii"lH"(I that titr- Department of I""ll1l"C.~' is con- aiderinz the amendment of the

rcculnliens of the .\lcal ant! Canned Food Act. to permit the canning of lobster at any time of the year, prnvitliiig the lobsters arc legally‘ taken from nnv .. i. open to fish- ing. It uus slab-ti that it. was probably bevtiziil the power of the Dominion Department of Fisheries to regulate. in a matincr that would Vlvhflr‘ the lurlsrllctititi of the Provincial government. in rc- speet of vii and properly rights.

.\fr. Burhoc ‘nteri out on the floor of the col crencc that stich action by the Dopartmcnt of Fish- eries would he directly contrary to the Wishes of the P. E. I. Fish- eries Federation and would invite illegal fsiiiue w-hit h would "eventually ruin our lobster fish- ing industry."

The. death took place m the Prince County Hospital on Fridnyx Dec. 24th. of Alhert E, Clark of Wilmot Valley nt the ago of 55 years. ‘Mr. (‘lnrk had been in ill health for the p1st two yenrs and was the eldest son of the lnie Ml‘. and Mrs. lawn (“nrk of Wilmot. He is survived hy three children. by his wife. the l.ite Ruth flurrtnl Clark who ptt-tllivuilsrid him in i921 -Mrs. Iiorne Wright. 'l‘rnil. B. C. (Audrey), Mrs. (lenrge W: hater. of Kensington (Georgie). and Ewen nf Trail. B. (‘.1 also his wltiriw. the Qovmer Mabel E. idem! of Wiimot, four tlntighlers and one son. Gwendolyn. Helen. Dorothy. Eliza-

"bcth and Maurice residing at the

homestead nt Wilmol. Valley; also four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Frank Yeo. Summerslrle. Mrs. Rob- ert Baker, North Hcdeque, Mrs. .l. Earle Schurman, Sltmmersld", ltirs. Major Moose. North St. Eleanors. Heath at North Bedeqite and _W man at North St. Eleanors. ilThe funeral took place from his late residence on Mondnv Der. 27th. and was largely attended. The services ivcrc conducted by the ‘Rev. Ralph Wagner. who brought a comforting message to the be- reaved. The hymns sung were: The Lord Is My Shepherd. Lead Kindly Light and Abide With Me. The pallbearers were Messrs. Frank Jerdine, Kenneth Clark. Melbourne. Sobey. John Burrows. Elmer Waugh and L yd Waugh, Many beautiful floral tributes covered ‘the casket. Interment ln the Ken- Cnnete

which

MIODOWSKI-DEWAR — At the parsonage of the Baptist Church in Charlottetown on the evening of February second the Rev. Mr. Davidson united in marriage Miss Olive Dewar RN, daughter of Mrs. Laura Dewar. New Perth, P. E, I.. and the late John A. Dewar- and Stanislaw Miodowski of P0 land. The couple were attended by Mr. R. B. Dewar. Summerside. brother of the bride, and Mrs. Dewar. After the marriage cere- mony the couple and their im- mediate family W85 entertained at a reception by Premier and Mrs. J. Waiter Jones at Bunbury. Mr. and Mrs. Miodowskl ivill reside a: 45 ‘Rochford Street, Charlottetown.

Believed to be the first instance in which an honour has been con- ferrcd by the King to anybody for his services as a Rotarian, the Nrw Year's Honours List contains tho fotlow-ing-"To be a Comman- der of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division) Charles Edward Hunt. K.C. in re- cognition of his many years ser- vice ln social and charitable works i_n the country as a leading Rotar- tan."

Mr. Hunt hecamc a Itotarian lwenty-seveli years ago u-ilh the lormatlon of the Rotary Club of Si. John's. Newfoundland. He is a Past President of his club, Past District Governor. and was a Dir- cvlﬁr of Rirtiatﬂv International. Well kiiivwu tn Charlotte-tetra Rotarinns, Mr. Hunt's i'ecogn'tion_ by His Majesty ls felt lo be an honour to all Rnlarians and es- pecially to the 102ml District of tiic St. John's and Char- lottetown clubs are members.

At their meeting last Monday the Charlottetown Iwtarians un- anfmously screed that a telegram of congratulations he fwwarded by the club

On the morning of Jan. 5th the. angel of death visited the home of Harold Muially. Kensingtnn and claimed the gentle spirit of his sis- ter, Melvina. widow of the late John T. Mullin.

The late Mrs. lilullin had been an inviilitl for several years and her patience and resignation in her affliction was most edlfylng. A few months prior to her death she had the misfortune to fall and break her hip and she never fully recov- ered from this shock.

To cherish her memory and mourn her loss she leaves four brothers. namely’, Fred of Sourls and George. Harold and James of Kensington. Tw-o nieces and ii nephew. and uncles and aunts who were much attached to her also mourn her death.

Her funeral took place on the morning of Jan. 7th. to the Church of the Holy Family. Kensington where Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. It. F. McDonald. Her remains were interred ‘in Indian River Cemetery. The large number attending the funeral bore mute testimony to the esteem in which she was held. The pallbearers were. John and Peter McDonald, Allie McNeil. Ilnrold Pnllner. James Dunphy and Linus Gorninn. RIP.

The following is taken from the January l3 issue of the Cran- brook Courier iBrllish Columbia): “ ~_ l-l. A. Riggs and son Prank. iv-iio leave shortly for Fort Worth. Texas, were lhe guests of honor at a delightful farewell surprise pai-ty. given bv a number of their friends, Saturday evening at the home of Mizaiid Mrs. Paul Storey. flames. i~iu<§c and delicious re- freshment. were enjoyed during ill" f‘.\'i"llll‘i'l. Mn and Mrs. W H. Ellvc", on beliulf of the. assembled crimpanv, presented the guests of ltcnor ivith suitable farewell gifts. for which ‘hey expressed their thanks and deep pleasure at this unexpected honor shown them by their fﬂentis." iMrs. Riggs refer- red in above is a daiighter-in-law of Mr. ciiri Mrs. Prank R885. Ch-rlritletoivn.)

lii<o from the Local Notes: "The Untied Church Young Adults grotto met. at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ronald Dale Sunday evening. Mr Gordon Douglas was the guest rngalrer and gave a vcrv iHiGTPﬂ- ‘no and informative talk on New- foundland becomlnc a Provitfro 9f

Canndi," ntr Gordon Douglas ‘s n “viva rt Gewrzeiown and is tn-vivoq in Cranbrook High School)

Word has been received by hi» niece. Mrs. James E. Smith. Rocky Point. of the death in Everett. Massachusetts, of her uncle, Mr Nelson MacQtlarrio. The deceased. who was eThty-foui- years of ago. had her-u about. as usual on Sat- uvday. Jan. 22. and passed away two days inter. following a stroke.

Mr. MacQuarrle had lived in l-Ivereti. for the ilast.‘ holf-cetitury and was a former Everett city councilman mid water department inspector. He ivns a frequent. visit- nr tn his native Island Province. anrl lint. summer visited his niece at. Rocky Point. and Mrs. Charles Lord, of Charlottetown. who is also a niece, and grand-niece. Mrs. Guy Pierce, of Brackley. In spite of his advanced years Mr. MaeQuarrie was keen on his trips in Prince Etiwavtl Fitted every year and took an interest. in all its activities.

Besides his wife. tho former Sarah Buchanan of Eldon. he leaves to mourn three sons, Everett B. of Lakewood, R. 1.. E. Milton of Somervllle. and Einmons of Needhrtm: also a daughter. Mrs Hazel Wudbrook of Providence.

Mr. MacQusi-rie was the youngest zif the family of the late Alex and Ann MscQtisrrie of Hampton. Crapaud. P. E. Island and was the

last surviving member of the family. Sympathy is etexnded to the

‘clatlves and friends. who looked

forward with pleasure to Mr. Mec-

, Gust-rte": annual visit. .10

FUNERAL YESTERDAY —- Tlhe funeral of Mrs. David MacKinnon of l1 Young Street was held yes- terday afternoon from the Cut- cllffa Funeral Home. Service at the home and grave was cori- ducted by Mr. George Walker. The pallbearers were Robert Dodds. Neil Munn. George Kelliy, Sher- man McDuff. Chester Ford and Benjamin Ford. Interment was in North Milton Cemete y.

SAD NEWS The sad news was received of the death of Jes- sig Hannah (McLeod) Nicholson. widow of Neil Nicholson of 3460 Triumph St.. Vancouver, BC. in her 79th year. Survived by two

sons, Charles D. of Nickel Plate. 8.0., Clinton John of Vancouver, BC: two brothers, John A. Mc-

Leod, New Jersey. USA... Charles D.J.. Mt Buchanan, P..E..I..: one sister Jessie. U.S.A..; one grand- daughter Kerry. Funeral service in the chapel of Mt. Pleasant Un- dertakini: 0a.. Kinguway st llth ve. Wednesd Jan. 35th It l PM" to Mountain View Ceme- tery. The retirement of Mr. R.H.. Rogers. M.A., B.C.L.. as Prothon- otarv of the Suprnne Court and Registrar of the Court of Chan- cery has been aunoun-erl, Min. Rogers, who held this position for the past twenty years, will he suc- ceedcd by Mr. Gordon R. Hclmrs. KC, barrister. who will commence his duties on February l5. Commencing his law'carccr in Vernon. British Columbia, vrhsre he lived for I5 years, Mr. Rogers returned to the Island in 1914 and practised la-w in Albei-ton until i920. In that year he entered the public service as Superintendent of Education, becoming Principal of Prince Street School in i928. The fbllowini! year he was ap- pointed Prothonctary of the Su-

izlven many years of valued serv- ire to the Red Cross, ‘totary and Masonry.

A native of Hampshire, PEI... the new Imp0|nt9p Mr. Holmes, is a son of Mr, Jamm A. H'>lm"s and the late Mrs. Holmes He attend- ed Prince of Wales College. after WhICh he taught school at Clyde RIVEI‘. Articled to the firm of Mac- Kii-inon and .\f.-icNeill, Charlotte- town, ‘Mr. Holmes later stud‘ed law at Dalhousie and Boston. be- ing admitted l) the bar in i927- He became a partner of th- late

Mr. RN. MaeNeill, K.C.. before opening his own la-w o'fic.~ in 19719.

Crown Prosecutor Hilde!‘ ill?" Attorneys-general, thr- pw-sent Chief Justice Campbell M", Just- ice McGnlgnn and TV". FA"

Large, $6.. Mr. Humor wrs ro- rmlnted a King's Counsel in V44 and has c~iid"ct'd a number 0-’ ‘mportr-tit casts.

TUESDAY

FUNERAL AT MILBURN~The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Mat:- Euciiern was hclri from her late residence nt Miihurn conducted by Rev. D. W. lifticPhersnn. Pallbear- ers were Patrick Mullins. Leigh Cobb, J. f). MacEwen, Jnines Gli- foy, Walter Dingwell and Welling- ton MIIPKZI)‘. Interment was in Itiirlgcll Cemetery.

FIYNPLRAI. YESTERDAY - The funeral of the late Seymour Mac- Innis of 165 Cumberland Street was held yesterday afternoon from the Ciliellffc Funeral ilcme. The service at the home and grave was conclurttrd by the Rev. W. E. Dud- ley. ill) The Urld Fellows held their servici- at. the home. The pall- bearers wcre WB. Cullen. P W.. Turner.- P l.. Fmullwood. John Martin. James Vickcrson. Robert Diamond. Interment was in the People's Cemetery.

Charlottetown was one of the first cities Ln Canada to adopt the organized audience plan of bring- ing ranking artists here for their etitei-tainment. said Mr. Russell Simmons. New York. representing the Cflliiniltllly Concert Associat- ion. in his address to Rotarisns yes- terday. 'I'hat was in 1931. today there are 105i Community Concert cities and towns in Canada and the United States, Many different plans have been tried. but the only one which has proved itself alto- gether satisfactory is the one where- by the tickets for the series are sold in advance and the artists and number of concerts selected in ac- cordance with the funds available.

Charlottetown last year had a membership of 865. A waiting list has also been growing due to the limited accommodation. Mr. Sim- mons said as tar as the Community Concert Association is eoncerned. the situation in Charlottetown is n happy one.

A film featuring six of the Com- munity artists was shown.

The amount of $25.00 was voted by the club to asslll. in putting on a dance in the Legion hall for the entertainment. of displaced per. sons. Col. Ks Rogers in moving the motion said that the ‘In displac- ed persons in the province were now on famis. Many of these people are p. fesslonel men. scientists. business executives. and university graduates, They are anxious to make good in Canada and are rap- idly leamlng laigllsh. Rotary as an International organization would fulfill one of its most. important ob- jects by assisting in this work and becoming acquainted with these people and assist them in every way to become good citizens.

Rotsrien Prank Storey asked the assistance of club members in the forthcoming "March of Books". He said there is s great need of books in Europe to replace those destroy- ed during the lest war. looks giv- ing information on technical sub- jects were particularly required. Ar- rangements had been made for the

Boy Scouts to assist in the collect- n

preme Court. Mr. Rogers has also‘

Chairmen yesterday were Rotar- ians H.E. llyndman and T. W: L. Prowse.

The local Junior Chamber of Commerce was reorganized‘ last night at a well attended meeting held in the City Hell. presided over by Mr. Earl Nicholson. Election of officers will take placaat a meeting scheduled for next Mon- day night. at which it is hoped to have an even larger represent- ation present. The former Junior Chamber of Commerce ceased its activities here in 1947 when its members amalgamated with the Senior Board of Trade.

Mi‘. George Henderson. of Mont- real, national chairman of the Ex- tension Commission of the Cans- ilirin Junior Chamber of Commerce ulio is at present organizing like chambers throughout the Mari- times, was introduced by the chair- man.

Winning a gold medal. a visit to the fleet and a chance to win the All-Canada diamond medal. Kath- erine MacLean, 1T, 295 Richmond Street, Charlottetown. a student at Prince of Wales College, topped the senior entries in the Provincial Navy League Essay Contest, an- nounced Hon. Mr. Justice Tweedy. president, at the annual meeting of the Prince Edward Island Division of the Navy League of Canada. held in the Supreme Cou-rtBuild- ing yesterday afternoon.

The first prize amongst the Jun- iors was awarded to Robert Thomas Bowler, 12. 22 Granville Street, Charlottetown, a pupil of Queen's

Square School, who wine u Gold Medal and a handsome wrist watch, with the chance sf

winning the All-Canada Junior Con- test and a visit to the fleet.

Mary Crclghan. 15, 294 Sydney Street. Charlottetown, a student at Nolrc Dame Academy won a silver medal. with the second best essay in the senior section and Ronald Albert Leiird, I5, Summerside High School the third place and ri bronze medal.

Carrying hack with him s con- viction that Europe is in n bad way and that the people of Canada do not realize how lucky they are. Mr. Evald Herr arrived back ln Sunl- mc-rside on Sunday evening after a visit to his former home in Ger- many. Mr. Herr came to this coun- try nineteen years ago in July. Since his arrival hcrc he has made for himself a place in Canadian life. hns become rt naturalized citi- zen. was married in 1945 and has two children.

l-Iis visit. to Germany was his first since he left that country and ivris made primarily to see his fa- ther and mother. who are elderly and not in the best’ of health. He travelled all the way by air, to London by Trans Canada Airlines and from London to Frankfurt in Germany by British European Air- ways. IIe loft here on Saturday. January 8th. and after spending a clay and a hnlf in London arrived at his old home near Cologne Tues- day morning.

The reception he received from his family and his neighbors wts something lhnt Mr. Herr says he will never forget. He was. to them. n person front another world. His parents‘ home is in the country in the British occupation zone and. vvhiio the people find the occupy- iniz iIllilKIFlllCS very fair. Ml‘. Herr found conditions very hard.

The reirilliir monthly‘ meeting of the City School Board was held yesterday afternoon with Dr. l. J. Yeo presiding. The estimates for 194$) as presented ivy the Finance Committee were riJPIOVGII. A large amount of routine business was transacted.

Mention was made of the fact that on Friday last Mr. D. B. Lusty. Organizer of the C.B.C. Maritime School Broadcasts spoke tc the teachers of the City Schools in Rochford Square School about util- tztng the radio programmes. Mr. Lusty stated that each class could probably not titlllze more than three or four programmes. but for these there should be preparation of the class by the teacher, and a follow up discussion period after the broadcast. Mr. Lusty stressed the fact that radio broadcasts are time consuming and costly to pro- duce, nevertheless they are well worth while, bringing recognized experts on the different subjects into all classrooms. Other countries spend large sums of money on this type of education. In the United Slates it has been incorporated in- to the formal educational system. Inspectors oversee radio work and expect reports from teachers on this phase of education. Mill Mabel Mathcson, President of City Teach- ers Institute presided.

During the meeting appreciation was expressed that both officials of the City Firemen and Physical Fit- ness Department were present at the school sports in the Forum. It hi hoped that commencing next September improved accommoda- tion will he available In Prince of Wales College for pupils o! the City Schools In connection with Domestic Science. ‘ t

WEDNESDAY

The regular monthly meeting of the Charlottetown Ministerial As- sociation was held on Tuesday af- ternoon at the Baptist Parsonage with the vlcc president. Rev. M..D.. Dunbar in the chair in the absence of the president, Rev. ILR. Mec- Vicar. 'I‘he minutes were reed by the Secretary and the financial statement presented by the tress- urer. Rev. T..H.3.. Seniors. Rem. J..T.. lbbott and Rev. O..C.. Web- ster were on motion appointed a commute to interview the author- ities regarding policing of Vic- toria Perk.

IINI CONTRIBUTION - Pupils of lummerrlde Him School have maintained an enviable record ta their Junior Red Oran activities ova a period of years. They are very interested in all phases of Junior Red Crel work m4 have

had very effective displays on sever- al occasions. In addition, they rs- gularly raise money to go towards the treatment of cdppled children in the Province. and towards re- lief for children in the European countries. Their latest contribution was 81.50 which they raised dur- ing the month of January and lent to Provincial Junior Red Cross Headquarters in Charlottetown.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of the late Mrs. William Munn was held from the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Alex Mc- Isssc, 107 Weymouth St.. yesterday afternoon. Service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Dudley. Interment was in the People's Cemltery. The pall- bearers were six nephews. Walter Wakelln, Stanley Wakelin, Cecil Wakelin, George Wakelfn. Everett Wakelin and Lloyd Waitelin.

YOUNG LIBERAL! BIOIIGAN- Ill - A reorganization meeting of the Charlottetown Young Liber- sls Association was held lastnlght in an office in the I. O. O. P‘. building which has been obtained for the Association's purposes Mr. John Nicholson, P. E. I. represent- ative on the National Young Liber- als Association, presided. Plans were made for the holding of a general meeting st a later date

for the election of officers and other business. Ayrshire Judges for the Char-

lottetown Exhibition and Maritime Winter Fair were recommended at a special meeting of the P,E..I._ Ayrshire Club. which met In the Provincial Department of Agric- ultura Building yesterday after- noon with the vice-president Col, P.I.. Andrew in the chain. For Charlottetown, Doug Ne“ and Stewart Hyde will be invited and. as is the custom, five names are submitted to the Winter Fair: Jack Black, Dick Blggs, Donald Cummings; Brodie Ness and J.R.. Peiletier.

Mr. Major MscRse was Ip- polnted to attend the annual meeting of the Ayrshire Breeders at Montreal and present the bus- iness of the PEI. Club to that body. -

A committeg consisting of Gavan Reid (King's); Keith Boswell (Prince): and Wilfred FUPHOSS (Queen's) was appointed tn work with Mr. S..C.. Wright in Junior club work and field work. An- other cornmlttte was appointed to make plans for a field day this summer; they are RC. Parent. superintendent of the Experimen- tal Parm; Almond Wocd and Col. Andre-wt. A further committte of Earl Ings and Haber i\iarPhail was appointed to wait on the government to ask for a renewal of grants which have been cut off since the introduction of artif- icial insemination units. "

It was agreed to pay a bonus of $1.00 perhead within a '0 mile radius and $2.00 outside thvt ra- dius to exhibitors at Charlottetown Exhlbltiort.

A large number of friends from the Baptist Church gathered last evening to honour Miss Pearle Burns prior to her departure with a banquet and social evening fql- lowing. The farewell. banquet took the form of a turkey dinner for the Girl's and Senior Choir with whom Miss Burns worked so long and faithfully. The social evening was attended by a large number of Miss Burns‘ friends and weli-wishers from the church

congregation. During the lourse of the eve- ning Miss Burns was presented

with a leather writing case from the Senior choir, Miss Margaret Baiiem reading and Mrs. Dorothy Douglas making the presentation: s leather travelling knit from the Girl's Choir, Miss Gaylene Craig reading and Miss Shirley McKay making the presentation: a pair of gloves from the Sunday School. with an address from Mr. Reich Rupert and presented by Mrs. Dorothy Douglas; and a sum of money from the Metfs Associa- tion. Dr. J. A. Clark reading the address and Mr. Darrel McGuire making the presentation. Mr. McGuire added some witty advise to conclude. To esch presents- tion Miss Bums rose and thanked the group. wrssuring all that she would not soon forget her many friends here. and would look for- ward to an early returning, for a visit st least.

Returning from the Dominion Shorthorn Aseocietionb 3-day conference in ‘Iioronto. Mr. Burt. Bell described lest week st the

Royal York e "general farmers‘ conference week. All kinds of breeders from‘ P..E..I.. to B..C..

seemed to be attending the in- numerable farm conferences which wre going on at all time: of the day and night.

Mr. Bell visited a number of well-krtown farms with hlr eye on the raising of cattle, gnu, corn and grain. He attended the Royal Shorthoﬂt Sale where the price levels were even higher than the two previous years. Many Ameri- can buyers attended the IAIQ with several of the top animals cross- ing the border. But the top pt-‘cerl animal. the 82.500 yearling bull from Bonnet‘: herd at George- town, Ontario. went out wogt to Cross Bros.‘ ranch in Alberta.

During last your there was a heavy movement of both beef and breeding stock serous the line and it is believed that this will con- tinue in 1M0 and that due to the severe weather recently in the mid-Intern stetu. the price and amend for best animals tn the 0.8. will be relatively high"

Although the Ontario Cattle- rnen’; Association believes the price peek was reached in 10M, it ll optimistic u to reasonably high

CONDITIONS IMPROVED — Steady improvement in housing and sanitary conditions In Charlottetown during 1H! was not- ed in the report of Dr. 8.0. Keep- fng, city health officer. submitted at last night's annual meeting of the city Council. Dr. Keeping also reported the water supply as being "entirely satisfactory" from the standpoint of purity. Of all births occurring in Charlottetown last year, more than Beper cent took place in hospital, as against 37 percent in 1937.

A feeling of now life was evid- ent at the first. annual meeting of the Milton Junior Psi-men which was held st the Anglican Church Rectory tart evening. when a new slate of officers was elected to replace those origin- ally elected and who have since dispersed to college and else- where.

The newly elected officers are: President, Garth Hooper: vice- Dresident. Mrs. Eric Laird; see.- tresa, Gordon Rodd; directors. Mrs. Lorne Thompson. Reginald Cotes, John Nicholson and How- ard Cotes.

The L.M. Montgomery Chapter of the I..O.D..E.. held their annual mvrllris this week st ca. home of the Honorary Regent, Mrs. Wil- "P-m Bflllll-lt. and elected officers for 1940. Mrs. Ralph Dumont, resent since the organization meeting of the Chapter on June 6, 1948. was i-e-elected to office. Mrs.. J.A.. Bernard, wife of His Honor, Lieutenant Governor J.A.. Bernard was again Appointed Honorary President, and Mess William Brehsut remains in of- fies as Honorary Regent.

1st. Vice Regent-Airs. H..E- Miller, Jr.: 2nd Vice RegentP-Mrs

T..D. DeBiois; Secretary—Mlss Catherine Bethune; Educational Secretary-Miss Margaret Riley;

Treasurer-Mrs. Stuart MacKay; Echoes Secretary — Miss Grace Crosby: Standard Bearer -- Mrs. W.H.. Andrew; Councillors -‘\frs. Mary Wilson. Mrs. Ian Rankin; Post-War Convenor -_ Mrs.. R..W.. MacLean: National Councillor — Mrs. E..P.. Watson, Film and Publicity Miss E..M.. Duffv: Tinrfre Studv Mrs. Sanity lancaster: Membership -- Mrs. W H. Andrew.

THURSDAY

ru-zcatvan SAD NEWS - Mrs. John A. Sterne received the lad news yesterday of the sudden pas- sing of her brother, William H. Squarcbriggs of Toronto, Ont. He ls survived by his widow. oneson and one daughter; also one sister and two brothers. Richard B. of Toronto and Stewart S. of Saska- toon.

A quiet but enteresting marriage was solemnlzed by Rev. A- 5- Weir on Wednesday eveniria. Jan. 26th. st seven o'clock in the msnse at Vernon, when Betty Willa. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Masters. Vernon River. became the- wife of W. Bruce Jones. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones. Pow- rial.

Elie was attended by Miss Jean Enman. who wore a suit of aqui- black hat and accessories. Mr. Gordon Brown capsbly supported the groom.

Yesterday the B. c .A. l". com- pleted s non-stop flight with two Lancaster aircraft from Mather Field. Sacramento, California. to tr.- R. c. A. F. station, summer- slde, in twelve hours and 26 minutes. the first time that the continent has been crossed by sir from the Southern United States to the east coast of Canada.

It seemed almost miraculous to the civilian untrained in aerial navigation but after travelling 2.- 750 miles the first aircraft. tl~e Zenith. zoomed low over the land- ing field just two minutes early of the scheduled time of arrival and the second ship. the Polaris, hit it right on lI-c nose coming over at. exactly 4.45 p.m.

A pretty wedding was solemnized

in the United Church. Mllltouwi, NB, at 3 o'clock. Christmas sf- ternoon. when Kathryn Louise. elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. lknest B. Judson of Elm Park, formerly of Charlottetown. was united in marriage to Chase Melvin, , ungest son of Mr. and Mrs. Har- old A. Libby of Clsis, Maine. The church was prettily decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. The double-ring ceremony was performed in the presence of re- latives and friends by Rev. A. B. Mecfver. pastor of the chitrch. As the bridal party entered the church Darrell MacPhe-raon sang "Oh Perfect Love" and during the signing of the reglfter, "ﬂirough the Years.”

The bride, given in marriage by her father. Ill lovely in a dress of role mofn with bleak and gold soceuori-r and wore s oorssge of red ruse.

She 1m attended by her sister, Shirley. who wore s dress of royal blue crepe wltn black and winter white accessories. Her cor-sage was pink roses. The bridegroom was attended by Sidney Holmes of St. Stephen.

In the twilight hours of Iunday, December 19th, 1M6. n hie home in Rustiro. there passed away from this life tmthe fuller life beyond. Wesley W, Omwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adorn Cresweil. He had been seriously ill for meat month: and despite the best. medical skill and tender nursing lie gradually weak- ened, until his spirit entered "that. rest that remslneth for the people of God". Unuetnifng and a greet home lover, he no ever ready to make sacriﬁces for the happiness emf comfort of his family. He vm

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loss, areihls wife the former Lens Roberts of Winsioe; three sons. In. Athol and My, an only brother William of Perryvsle. Alberta; also his aged father and mother who deeply mourn the loss of a much loved son.

The funeral took piece from his late residence on the afternoon of December 21st, Rev. A, E. Piercey and the Rev. Mr. Barbour officiat- ing. Pallbearers were Victor Bun- tsin, Paige Nunn, Cyril Toomba, James Gallant, Charlie Creswell and Gerald Stevenson.

Burial was in 8t. Mark's Cemet- cry, Rustlco.

Beautiful floral offerings bore silent testimony of regard for a loved one gone.

A large and representative insat- lng of the Prince Edward island Pharmaceutical Association was held yesterday afternoon in the Prince of Wales college, City, the president, Mr. J. E. H. Worth, pre- siding.

The gathering wu privileged to see the moving picture, "Narcotics and the Drug Addict". This film has been shown to medical and pharmaceutical groups ‘across Can- ada and has evinced widespread continent. Thanks was extended to the National Film Board and the health authorities in having this picture shown here.

A happy feature of the meet- ing was the presentation, by the president, of P. E. I. Pharmaceu- tical Diplomas to recent gradu- ates, Messrs. W. Stewart Pierce. Douglas M. Nicholson and Henry H. Latter, all of Charlottetown. Both the graduates. Messrs. Pierce and Nicholson served their sp- prenticeshlp with Johnson a John- son of this City. and Mr. Lsrter with the Worthy Drugstore, City.

Mr. J. E. Dalton. Summerside. congratulated the graduates , in well chosen words and reminded them of their duties and responsi- bilities as pharmacists, and of the high ethical standards they should at all times maintain.

A telegram was received from

Mr. V. E. Hessel, chairman of the Canadian Pharmaceutical Associa- tion, Toronto. extending greetings anli best wishes for a successful meeting. . The secretary registrar. Mr. R. H. Jenkins. submitted reports. which. along with other business vital to the Association. complet- ed a very successful meeting.

FRIDAY

S A U N D E ll S-MOOBE WED- DING—A quiet wedding was sol- emnizctl at Trinity United Church at 7 p.m. Tuesday. January 25th when Betty Jean Saunders. young- er daughter of Mrs. Saunders and the late Stephen E. Saunders of Charlottetown became the bride of Barry LeRoy Moore. second son of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Moore of Charlottetown. After the wedding a reception was held at the Char- lottetown Hotel.

Hon. A..W. Matheson leaves by plane for Ottawa on Saturday. ac- cunpanled by Lt. 001.. CJ... Mec- Kay. secretary of Northumberlsnd Ferries Ltd... where they will in- tor-view the Minister of Transport in connection with a proposed new ferry for the Wood Islands- Caribou route.

It is hoped to be able to re- plloe the "Prince Nova" with a larger boat. now available. and to have an order placed for the eon- structfon of a special beet of ruf- ficient strength and power to per- mit. her to operate between Georgetown anr Plctou after the Wood Islands-Caribou route is closed..

e A Boys‘ and Girls‘ Poultry Chib- the second to be organized in the Province recently. was formed last night at an enthusiastic meeting at Baldwin's Road. Eighteen members joined up and plans were made for an active cluh. with meetings to be held monthly.

Emmett Curran was elected pre- sldenf. Other officers are vice- presldent Leo Cullen and secre- tary-treasurer Joan Curran.

The Baldwin's Road Woman's In- stitute was very active in having the club formed.

The organization meeting was lt- tended by Mr. Charles Scranton. of the Dominion Poultry Services and Mr. S. C. Wright, Field Promoter for the Provincial Department of Agriculture. ‘They gave freely of their assistance.

Earlier a similar club was form- ed at Morell.

The Trinity United Church Y. P. U. scored mother in the flret night performance of their comedy presentation "Polly Anna" before s. capacity house in‘ Hurts Memorial Hall fut evening. “Polly Anria" — The Glad Girl - was s comedy in four note dramatized by Catherine Chisholm Cuehfng and based on the story by esnor Porter. Mrs. Ruby Home. C. D. A., cnpebiy arranged and directed the play. Introductory music by Mr. Paul Cudmore preceded the perform- ance and woe greatly enjoyed. Be.- tween the first and second ecu the Y. P. U. Girls Chorus, under the direction of Miss Margaret Meliennan and the accompaniment of the. Angus Meltschem with Mill Betty Jean Beers an soloist. rendered enioysble numbers. Mr. Roy Smalimsn accompanied by Prof. I. Roy Kendall. DRAM" ivas the vocalist between the third and fourth eats. He long two numbers wltftn were yell received by the largo audience.

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min. P av. Carr-Harris, ref aalifsx. addressed n, l“, 85,5": mg of the officers, N003. an men of the Reserve Units at d Armour-lea last night on iiie u" ionization and employment o! R°Yai Canadian Engineers. Q

A resolution "to we organize a co-operstlvg," 31d“. h proposed share-capital or $30000‘ "to handle surplus milk, feeds Q ' groceries. and any other lines w)“: subscribed share - cppita] w“ warrant" was adopted at a re l sentstivc meeting of milk modu?“ of llie Charlottetown area 1n ‘m Cir-operative Union of P, g; he offices last evening, M, 5's MacFarlsne of Harrington‘ mm.“ chair. It ivas decided ti... m!" lngs would be caller-pagan. m various surrounding districts. o

canvas for share capital, before general organization meeting I called. l‘

Mr. MacParlane, f - discussion, suizsestedntlfffrttlgg. i!“ operative formed. should b9 m: e'd by stressing the producer. gm tie consumer could be includpq

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P.E.l. HOSPITAL LADIE; Am r" Th. "Bl-UM monthly mum‘ of the Ladies Aid of the prim‘ Edward Island Hospital was n,“ at the Cundall Home Mqndly afternoon, February 7th. “m, thirty six members present. n; President, Mrs. Gordon Leitch, opened the mating writ). m, 10rd’! Pflyer repeated in unison. Minutes of the January meeflil| were read and adopted. Consider- able discussion took plat-e regard. l"! raisin! funds. and it w; "W94 by Mrs .Wendall M“. Kerizle, seconded by Mrs, 3,3,“ ilist we have s supper in one our church hells on March 17th, carried. The church vfce-presldeniA with Mrs. Leftch as convencr. vi-m appointed s committee in mam of this project. The president re- minded all the members to brin| in the calendar money u soon u possible. The treasurer. lift-s. 1f. L. Sear, read her financial report and moved its adoption. Bills pre- sented for payment were ordered paid. On adjournment of the meet- ing. afternoon tea was served-by Mrs. Bulmer, Mrs. Willis and Mn. Proude.

BIRTHS

IVES-At the Prince Edward ls- lsnd Hospital on Feb. 6, to Mr. ant Mrs. Stewart Ives, Charlottetown: daughter.

LEA —- At the P. E. I. Ilospllal on February 1, 1949, to Mr. and Mn. Ralph Lea. Vernon River, s daugh- ter‘, Alice Maude (8 lbs.) . MAYHIlW-At the Prince County Hospital on February 4th. 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Mnyheiv lnu Myrtle McLeod) Crapauti. s daugh- ter. Linda Elaine. Weight 6 lbs 7 ous.

MURPHY-At Prince County Hoe pital, Friday, February 4, 1949. t0 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Murphy. Ne!“ boro, a son.

FRANCIS-At the P. a, I. iioswlll 0n January Nth, 1949. to Mr. and Mrs. Denton Francis of East R0!’ slty, s son (Everett. Lea). MAoNElLL-At the P. a. hunt Hospital. Feb. 8. to Mr. anti lilo.- Rnlph MecNolll, a IIMISMUI Carolyn Pearl.

MELLlSll-At the Kings Cuuliil Memorial Hospital, iuoritariie. Fil- ruary 4th. 1949, to Mr, sud Mil John L. Meliish (nee Helena Miller) Gsspo, Quebec, twins, a boy and! girl. FEAR-At the Soldlers iirmqrlql Hospital. Campbellton, N. a. I-tli- rusry 6th. 1949. to Mr. and first! J. Ivar inee Pauline Siimnniirls) f daughter.

MeCAIIVILLE — In the P. E. l! land I-lospital on eeiirtirry tilt 1949. to Mr. and Mrs. A. C W‘ Carville (nee Josie Latter) a dauﬂh‘ m- Judith Dlsnc. Weight e wired‘

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