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MONDAY

ACTING lilAYOlwDurini the absence of His Wordilp Mayor Kennedy who left Saturday morn- lng for Montreal to attend a con- feranca of Mayors. Councillor at W. Ieardon will be acting Mayor.

06TH BIRTHDAY-Mrs. Cap- tain MacPherscn of Lower Prince Street. was receiving congratula- tions yesterday on her 26th birth-

day. She la bright and smart as i

many people thirty years younger than herself. She is enjoying the best of health, and the Guardian Joins in wishing her many happy and pleasant years.

There passed peacefully away at his home in Fredericton, on Feb- ruary 18th, Frank Dolrorl in his fifty-eighth year.

The deceas i had been-in failing health for some time and although the end did not come unexpectedly the sad tidings were heard with deep regret by all who knew him.

—-TRAVELLING PAR-TY - A

group of girls. mostly from the .

upper grades of the Summerslde High School, held a very success- ful travelling party Friday night. The party started at Miss Connie Lefurgeys. then proceeded to Miss Adele Parkmans, Miss‘ Margaret Cameron's. Miss Phyllis Stewart's and Miss Blanche Hogg's, where a. dainty lunch was served. S.

The unfortunate death of the Reverend Robert William John Clements occurred at Vancouver, B. C., on December 11, 1034. The aged mmlswr was severely injured when he was struck by an automob‘ie as he was crossing a street on the evening of December tenth. He was taken immediately to the General Hospital where he passed away about 2 o'clock the following morn- lng.

The late Mr. Clements was born at Union Road. Prince Edward Is- luid on June l1. 1857. Ha attend- ed, Prince of Walescollege and afterwards went to :Mount "Allison University to study for the minis- try. He held charges in the west- ern part of Prince Edward Island and in New Brunswick lzfore he a-crlt to British Columbia.

There are left to mourn his wife, who wag formerly Laura Hayes of Ellerslie, Prince Edward Island, two cons and. five daughters. and one zlzter Mrs. Alf. Mellett of Union

ed.

LAID TO REST-The funeral of the late Mr. Angus Russel Mc- Lure was held yesterday afternoon from his home at North Rtlstico. The funeral, notwithstanding the blustery storm, was one of the largest held in the community, the many friends and acquaintances of the late Mr. lificLlu-e gathering to pay their last respects to a men. loved, honored and respected by all who knew him. Following a short service at the home the rc- Blains were conveyed to Cavendish Church where Roy. V. Osborne assisted by Rev. W. A. Patterson, M. A., B. D., conducted the ser- vice. Mr. Osborne in a well thought out discourse spoke from the text Isaiah Chapt i1, verse l3 “For I. the Lord thy God, will bold thy mllt hand, saying unto thee, fear

not, I will hel thee.“ During the service w. rns sang l1! 699°‘ ial request of the deceased

“Beautiful Isle of Somewhere". Burial was in the family plot at Cavendish Cemetery. The pal bearers were chosen from among community friends of the dweiisedl namely, Messrs. M. J. Doyle, Gor- don Laird, R. G. Flemlnc. Archi- bald Hartllng, Angus Blaoquiore. Harry MacKenzie. Among those attending from outside points were David l‘. Bethune. M. L. A.. Char- lottetown. Hon. W. G. MacKenaie. Bradalbane, lJohn S. Doyle. Gill!‘- lotteiown, Adrian R. McLure, Sum- merside.

TUESDAY

.-Tho vat end snowstorm. more‘

severe in the eastern end 0! the Province, piled up heavy drift-I vii thrElmlra branch, a plow train being sent to clear the line 1'85- Eastern

tgpday afternoon. The

train arrived in the City about on

time yesterday but. the Murray an

Rprbor train was an hour fifty-five minutes late, the track bflfllg -heavy in some sections. The Western train experienced no dif-

yfl sonny-m speier at the “ al- weekly luncheon cf the Rot- , Club yesterday was Mr. J. M. ey, who took as _hls subject can in Great Waters." , which was very interesting. ars elsewhere in today's Guard- ‘ Rotarian Ernest Coffin presid- , 51nd the guests were Rev. Hugh . i r, Messrs. A. E. Morrison. Frank . .. , and H. S. Wannamaker. , ‘ant Stewart announced that nominating committee for the g‘ Rotary elections would be

.waa an interesting, inspir- lectule on

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AT arm-Mr. J. Kenneth Mec- Kensle presided at the regular week- ly meeting cfsthe Gyrg Club held 366M487, ' YONBR- Mn, _. Hurley was the sepeaker. His a dress ap- pears elsewhere in this issue.

I-ICEIVES SAD NEWS -— Mr. Horace MacKinr-lon of this city rc- cently received the sad news of the dceihtol his uncle. Mr. James. L. Mlclilnntlhfif New, York. ‘ l; of gccky Point, Prince Edward Is- B-Il .

HA8 RELATIVES HERE-A re- cent issue of- the Guardian con- tained a~ reference to Bishop Ged- des returning from England to the Yukon. Bishop Geddes is a nephew 0d Mrs. David Hamilton, 27 Hons- lcy Street, this city. -

PLANE GBOUNDED-High winds in the Gulf of St. Lawrence accom- panied by snow flurrles prevented znail and passenger plane from leaving yester- day on its regular trip to the Mag- dalen Islands. Officials of Upton Airport said if weather conditions cleared apiane would hop of! today.

—OOURT OF Cl-IANCERY — A Court oi’ Chancery was held at the Court Houseglilfonday, Judge Saun- ders presiding. The case of Herbert Currie complainant vs. Emerson Currie "and =' others; defendants, was heard, J. J. Johnston. K.,C., acting for the defendants and Thane A. Campbell, KC, for the complain- ant. Part of the evidence was heard and case adjourned until Tuesday.

ENTERTAINED - Mrs. Annie McGuigsn, mother of the newly- elected Archbishop of Toronto, Mrs. Frank Murray, Dloceslan President of. the Catholic Wo- men's League, Charlottetown and Mrs. Amos Monaghan, North Wilt- shire were royally entertained last Thursday to lurlcheon at the Granite Club by the Catholic Wo- men's League of Toronto.

LAND-Rev. D. M. Lamont, who ministered for many years in the congregations of the Central Parish of the Church of Scotland in Pdncc Edward Island and also to different congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, is now settled as minister of the parish of Dervaig, Isle of Mull. in the northern part of Scotland. The congregation of.’ the Old Kirk and the congregation of the United Free Church in that parish hav- ing recently amalgamated, Mr. Lamont ministers to the united charge and has this the whole community under his pastoral care. His son James, affectionate- ly remembered in this Province, is pursuing his course of study for tho ministry of the Church.

LECTURE ENJOYED-A univer- sity extension lecture, given under the auspices of the local chapter of the I. 0. D. E., was delivered to a capacity audience in the High School Auditorium Friday night, the sub- ject being "South with Shackleton." The speaker, Professor G. Gilbert Douglas, Carnegie Professor of Geo- logy at Dalhousle University, gave, with the help of lantern slides, a. most interesting account of Sir Em- est Shackletoms last expedition to the Antarctic. recounting at first hand the adventure of the little band of scientists who also formed the crew of the Quest. I-Ie himself, besides being the chief geologist, at- tended t0 the duties of fireman on the ship. The lecturer was much impressed by the‘ ‘way the S. S. Charlottetown handled the heavy ice in the Strait and said he "wished their party had had such a ship for their expedition. The speaker and the ladies of the local LODE. were tenderedahearty vote of thanks-S

RECEIVE HOLY HABIT — M156 Gertrude MacDonald. Souris and Miss Ange Callrns. St, Theresa's attended the ceremony of the Reli- gious Clothing, which took place in the spacious chapel of Congregation De Notre" Dame, Montreal on Tuesday. Piebruaryjmh. The Cere- mony was a very impressive one, there being eighty-two postulartts receiving the Holy Habit. Among those from the Island were-Miss Loretta McRae, Rollo Bay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McRae, who received the name. sr. st. Catherine, Miss Ruth Cairns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Calms, St. Thersaks Sr. St. Ruth Marie. Miss Helen Kennedy. Sr. St. Augustine all far- mer pupils of St. Marys Convent. Scurls. Miss Marguerite Higgins. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

W. IL Rowe, Peu Murray. i

Higgins. Kenatngton. Sr. Si. Mor- guetlte. Miss Cnirns-reiczrczl Lo above, has another sister. Sr. St. Augustus, a fonner pupllwOI St. Mary's Convent, who was also prea- ent at the Ceremony.

On Wednesday night last, there

WBDNIBDAY

many friends of Ml‘. Edward I-Icrnby. 00h of Mr. J. J. Hornby, City, will be pleased to learn of his appoiutlnen‘ to the managershfp of the North End Branch of the Provincial Bank‘ of Canada in Saint John, N. B. Mr. Homby, stationed in Montreal. received vwrd of his appointment Monday ‘night and left ‘Tuesday gaming to assume his new posi- on.

COUNTY COURP-Sevcral cases were tried before His Honor Judge Duffy in the March term of’ the County Court which opened yes- terday. In the case John A. Mac- Kenzle, plaintiff, vs. Hugh Mac- Pherson, defendant, an action for debt. judgment was given for the defendant without costs. Mr. Nor- man W. Lowther appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Malcolm Mac- Klnnon for the defendant. In the case James AfGesner, plaintiff, vs. Thomas E. Durlphy. defendant, an action for debt. Judgment was giv- -en for the plaintiff with costs.

PLANES CHARTERED-A Cah- adian Airways plane, piloted by Mr. Walter Fowler took off at 4.45 p. m. yifiiflufly for the Magdalene Is- landswlth two pawengers and a load of mail. The return flight will be made this morning if weather conditions are favorable. Pilot H. S. Jones flew lilir. J. McKlnnon. in- surance adjuster, to Montague yes- tcrdclv morning in connection with the recent fire in IVQS‘ Mill. They left Charlottetown at 8 a. m. and returned at 10.20 a. m. After the arrival of the regular plane from Moncton last evening a charter flight was made to rlerlnanirille by Pilot Jones with Mia Frances Mc- Isalw. who was returning from Bos- ton. Mass. to attend the funeral of her brother. '

HSHERMENS UNION EXECU- TIVE MEET-A meeting of the ex-

Flahermenh Union was held yester- day. By-laws for the Provincial Union, which was formed last Occ tobcr, were drafted at the meeting at which the President, Mr; John MacDonald, Rice Point, presided. A commltteewa-s appointed to inter- view both political parties with a view to obtaining information as to what they propose to include in their platform of a constructive nature, aimed to benefit the fisher- men. In addition to the President. ths following officers and members of the executive were present: Ed- win Murphy, Sea View, Vice-presi- dent; C. P. McCarthy, Tignish, Sec- retary; and Duncan McKenzie, French River, and Joseph rsenault, 'I‘ignlsh, members of the executive.

The Judges of the Story Contest sponsored by the Prince Edward Island Travel Bureau have award- ed prizes to the following contrib- utors. Three prizes are given in each county, first, five dollars; second, three dollars, and third, two dollars. Over seventy stories were‘ received most of which were well written, interesting and in- formative. These stories will be published as a series starting Sat- urday.

Queen's County: 1, Mrs. Ruth S. Bagnall, Hunter River. Title-"El- len MacKenzle, Islander. 2. James H. Judson, Alexandria. Title-In- cldents and Recollections. 3, Al- phonsus Campbell, Charlottetown. ‘Title-A Strange Weapon.

King's County: 1, Mrs. John C. Macklnllon, Little Harbour. Title- A Raffle and a Dark Cellar, 2, Mrs. S. C. McLean, Montague. ‘Title- St. Andrew's Point. 3, Mrs, Mll- buru Dixon, Little Sands, Hope- field P. 0. Title-An Old Time Picnic.

Prince County: 1, Mrs. Edna Coulson, Kensington R. R. Title- Tragedy of the Yankee Fleet 2. M. McKenna, Klnkora. Title~Believe 1t Or Not. 3, Mrs. Louise McCal- lum. Box 512, Summer-side. Title- Acadlans of River Platte alld Mis- couche.

In i807 New York City had but one Presbyterian church, the First, in Wall Street. Its congregation quarre ed, among other things, over the new-tangled hymns of Isaac. Watts. So the anti-Watts faction set up their own church in Cedar Street. successively locating in Duane Street and lower lJth Ave- nue, the congregation ln i875 built a big, brownstone Gothic church which still stands at Fifth Avenue and 55th Street among clubs, hotels and big shops. Arsoclnted at one time 0i‘ another with such old New Y r‘ names as Auchindoss, Sloane, ' Agnew, Gracie, Vallck and Asp lwall, the Fifth Avenue Presby- terian Church is famed for it.s slop- ing auditorium. its fine acoustics. its‘ old gas brackets and reflectors. tn- strumental in founding Princeton Theological Seminary, Presbyterian Hospital and many a mission church, this rich old house of God was once calledthe Cathedral of Preshyterlanlsm.

Of Fifth Avenues last two co- pastors, Dr. Henry Howard died in i033 at. 74 and Dr. Minot Canfleld that Peal" First reaby-

prestige and fill once more its 2.000 knew it had to find pulsing uaw

lsterial blood. Last week thought it John In

congregationh unanimous .all. ‘ Awartlme in

terian Church. To win Irack its seats,»the Fifth Avenue Church

it bad done so when Dr. thlrland Donnell, 40, of Wlnnipfil. Manitoba accepted the

LONG BIIWICI MEDAL-bloat. Spwrlleard. P. E. Islandlifgh- landcrl. has been awarded the Col-

icoldedal. Among those receiving the Canadian Efficiency Medal is Sergeant Major J. R. Turner, 1st P. E. I. Med. Bde. C. A. ‘Ihere passed peacefully to my, on Feb- "- 1935- I hiahiy respected young lady 0g Pownal, P. a. 1., in the per. son of Miss Thelma A. Ballem. The deceased who was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George 38118111, was thirty-one years of age. By profes- 51011. she was a nurse, havln rad. uated from The Goddard l: ital, Brwktbn. Mass. in 1m. She also held two other certificates for short courses in nursing from ‘St. Lukes HNPNB‘. New Bedford, and Charles 61159111 Hfllliiiiii. Rhoda Llancl. '

As the morning light was break- ing on March 8th, there passed peacefully to her eternal reward, Mrs. George Barrett. in her 01st year. at her home in Green Bay, Lot 30. where she had resided for over seventy-one years, one of the few remaining pioneer settlers. She had been in falling health for e. number of years from attacks of leart. asthma and weakness. The deceas- ed was a member of Bonshaw Ba}. tlst Church from the time lt was organlmd; also a charter member of the W. M. A. Society of that Church.

On Tuesday. March 5. 1985, there passed away in Westmoreland. Lot 29. an aged and popular old gentle- man in the person of Mr. James French in his 90th year, He a mble type of that hardy, God- fearing and popular class 0f pion- eers who fought the hard battles of life in the early days of settle- ment, sharing the joys and sorrows of the times with his neighbors who did bear for him the love and respect due to s. man poses-sing the virtues and qualities attributable to a "good citizen."

BRAOKLEY HOCKEY TEAM

mlv. n. M. LAMONT m scor- emit!" o! the Prince Edward Island HONORED-A very enjoyable everl-

ing was epent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stead, Brackley, when they gave the use of their home for a banquet in honor of the Rover hockey boys and to show their appreciation of the success made by the Rovers in winning the trophy, donated by the Milton Hockey Club. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion and the table was heaped with abundance of good things, to which about forty sat down. Speeches were made by the Captain, George Blanchard. and Coach Leighton Phillips._ The re- mainder of the evening was spent in music and dancing. Before leav- ing, many sxpressions of u" cia- tlon were extended to the host and hostess for the lovely evening spent. Those who assisted at the tea table were: Mrs. Guy Rodd, Mrs. A. J. Phillips, Mrs. Harry Gander, Mrs. C. W. Mellett, Mrs. MacKay, Mrs Harold Stead.

PROGRESSIVE CLUB MEETING -Thc Charlottetown Progressive Club's regular meeting on Monday evening had a very good attend- anceof members, who were treat- ed to an exceptionally instructive and illuminating talk by Judge Stewart. The Judge's addres cov- cred a number of phases of our city government, guch as civic pin. anclng and whhre it was leading the city. The Judge also mentioned a number of cases in connection with Tax Assessment in the city which he did not think was equit- able or fair. The club was also very interested in the Judge's remarks in regard to cost of new water supply and extras which were paid by the city in connection with Slime; but the most important part of the talk was the bringing out by the Judge of the alleged seri- ous financial condition of’ the city. The Judge has the sincere thanks of the Club for his address.

THURSDAY

—-SLIGHT Rita-Shortly after noon on Wednesday the Surllmer- side Firemen were called out to a fire at the residence of Gothard Baker- on Notre Dame Street. Con- siderable damage was caused by fire and water. The damage was es- tlmated at about $100. Sparks from the flue were thought to be the or- igin of the blaze. Tho loss was partly covered by insurance._s

—CONGRATULATIONS— Veil. Archdeazon C. de W. White, D. D. and Mrs. While of Summer- side, rc:elved word on Wednesday morning of the arrival of’ a little dcughte" on March 26th at the home of Mrs. Charles G. Monkley of Saskatoon. Mrs. Monkley was formezdy Cornelia Va. c and la the

-‘ youngest dau lter of Arch- deacon and Mrs. White. Mrs. Monk- ley ls the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Monkley of Summerelde-S

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of the summerside Scouts on Tues- day evening, Scoutlnaster Halleit

m two moms in the building opposite

for the ‘Boy Scouts. 'l'hls arrange- mcng was rnadc thfvugbthe cour- tesy of Mr. H. T. Holman, trustee for the estate of R. '1‘. Holman.

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Court yesterday the case of Lottie M. Gill vs. John Connollypan action for rent, was disposed of. Judgnunt was given for the plaintiff with costs. Mr. J. A. McDonald, attorney for the plaintiff. -

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ENTIES HOSPITAL-Rev. Owen MoGrath. 03.2.. who has been preaching the Lenten sermons at St. Dunstan! Basilica, has entered the Charlottetown Hospital for treat- ment. He will undergo an operation this morning,

DEATH OI’ FORMER. ISLAND- ER-Wwd has been received in this city of the death in Saskatoon, Sash. on March 0th, of John L. Prowsa. formerly _of Charlottetown Royalty. He leave; to mourns wid- W. one son Reginald ‘and three daughters. Mrs. Andrew Sproule. Martha and Adeline.

ATTENDING TRANSPORTA- TION COMMISSION MEETING- Mr. J. 0. Hynduian leaves this morning to attend the annual meeting of the Maritime transpor- tation Commission which takes place in Moncton this afternoon. Mr. R. E. Mutch, the other Island representative on the Commission. is unable to attend on account of illness.

DAIRY CATTLE TEST-dilute Lass Reg No. 09229 three year old Jersey heifer has completed the 806 test in the Canadian R. -O. 1’. for Pure bred dairy cattle with 9,- 003 lbs milk. 467 lbs. fat with an average percent of fat, 5.1a. Mr- Jack Moreslde. North River, P. E. I. ls the proud owner 0f this heifer.

..'FUNIJR.AL LARGELY ATTEN: DID-The ailment settlements of Upper Montague, Victoria Cross, Greenfield. Queen's Road, New Perth and Summer-ville, as well as the home ttlement d’ Union Road,

on Monday, March, 25th, and whose sudden passing in the prime of life not only startled the countryside, but exontpllfled to an amazing de- gree the mysterious movements of the Almighty It must in this in- stance. be a. source of considerable corrlfort to the Widow and the fatherlesl to realize that the spirit of. Christianity is not altogether dormant, and that there are those who share with them the great bereavement so suddenly thrust upon them.

The variety concert presented in the King George Hall, Kenslngton, on March 16th was a grand success. Each numlber was enthusiastically received and encored by an audi- ence which completely filled every inch of space in the hall, long be- fore the hour for the curtain to rise. The performers were princi- pally local artists who have already won a. reputation and those who made their first, appearance before a Kensfngton audience made a most favorable impression. Excellent music was furnished by an orches- tra composed of the following: Mrs. Edgar Hickey and Miss Mal-y Ready (piano). Mrs. Hubert Glllls. Messrs Borden Tuplin. Elmer Phillips, Bren- dan Drlscoll and Roscoe Walker. (violins), Messrs Cedric Owen and Jack McGreg . (banjos), and Mr. Roy Lockhart on the traps and drum. Special mention might be made of the pal-g taken by the Kenslngton Chorus Girls. The Winter scene which was part of this act was very beautiful.