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MOIEDAY

The first provincial convention pl the threecouncilsof thexnights or Columbus—Char1ottetown, sum. merside and Souris was held yes. mi-day at at. Augustine‘: Parish Rustico.

INDIAN POPULATION IN- cREASES—The Indian cpulatiorn of Prince Edward Isl has in- creased by 50 souls during the last five years, according to cmsus fig- ur-es released by f|,.‘.dia.n comm“- sicner Neil Macnougail. Today there are 274 Indians in the prov. inoe. In 1934 there were 224.

—SAIN’l' ANNE‘s pay 03. 6ER.VED—-Saint A.mte's Day was observed yesterday at Iennox 15- land. Mass was c-elebrated by Rev. Father Dalton. HQ; River, 3351”. ed by Father Murr_ Lot, 11_pm,h. er Lecmard MacDonald. Brae, Father Urban Grills, Wellington. and Father Bennett MacDonald. Uannox Island.

FUNERAL YES'I‘ERDAY— '1'he luneral of Mrs. Malcolm MacKen- zle. Rose Valley, was held yester- day afternoon and was largely at- tended. service was conducted by Rcv. A 0. Thompson assisted by Rev. Mr, Millie. The pail-bearers were Russcll MacArthur, Gordon MacArthur, Burns MacArthur, Al- oert MacLellan, Borden MacLellan, J. Norris Sinclair. Interment was In Bradglbane Cemetery.

—INJURI-ID IN COLLISION- Robert MacKay of Bradaibane was in the Summerslde Hospital night with abrasions and cuts a- bout the face received in an auto- mobile collision at Summerfleld, 15 miles from summerside on the Charlottetown - B o r d e n highway. Hospital authoritia did not regard his condition as serious. The auto- mobiles in the collision were oper- ated by Alex C. McDonald of Bradalbane and Neil Sinclair of summersicle. MacKay was a pas- Ienzer in McDonald's cal‘. Police reg)‘:-E assign flied two yiehlclca 91‘ ed on an were ecnsicleraby damaged.

--CHILD FOUND DEAD-31-uoc Graham. two-veer-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Har’d,v Graham, North Market St, Summeraide was dis- covered on Friday afternoon lying dead in his wt in the bedroom. The child was apparently in good health on Friday forcnoan and afterdinrierwasputtobadbyhis mother as usual. At 3:40 p. m. um went into the bedroom and found him apparently dead. Dr. Johnson

att was notified and a im-panelled, consisting of Campbell. foreman. Ed. Monkicy. Jack Wright. Morris Mui, Louis Blanchard. Chester Palmer and George Clow, The hearing was held at 8:00 B. in. Friday and the Jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.-5.

lur.v- was John E.

Lorne Walter Inga, 18, was W

drowned yesterday after- noon while swimming in Pownal Bay near his home. A pulmotor, owned by Mr. N. D. MacLcan, city, was used in an effort to resus- citate the youth, but to no

‘avail.

Coroner Dr. A. Smith said the drowning was acciden- tal and an-inquest was not necessary. It was reported the boy had eaten a hearty meal before he left his home for a swim with some chums and it was believed he had taken a cramp. The tragedy

occurred shortly after one iv

o'clock.

Dr. G. F. Dewar was call- ed to attend the lad_ but on arrival found life extinct.

Lorne was the only child of Mr. and Mrs, Walter Ings of Pownal.

TUESDAY

WEATHER FORECAST — For the month of August: 1 to 6, cloudy Ind warm. 7 to 12 unsettled but mostly fair. 13 to 15 1y cloudy. 16 to 19 very high umldity. 30 to 22 thunder showers. 23 to 26 clear and warm. 27 to 31 month ends fine.

ARRIVE BY I'I.ANE—-Mr. K. C. 1rving_ President of the Irving of Company, saint John, accomp- ani by F. E. Lee. Sales Manager. and J. S. Roy, architect. arrived bv plane on a visit to sumrnerside gaterday, The seaplane 1; piloted

Jimmy Wade.

—A'r EDGEWATEE -—Mr. and_ Mrs. A. F. Charter: of Montreal arrived reccntiy at Edgcwnter ft a short visit. Mr. charters is on the Island in the interests of. his firm. “The cherry Burreil Co." a firm which supplies machinery and requirements for the handling of milk and its products. . r

-1703 s’l'.'JOHN—-Mr. Fred Palmer. and daughter Virginia Bummersidc, aocom named by Mr. surrhmeraide.

winter. motor to St. John N. E-

lvhey will spanu a. few days. . ----—-—O .

mm. MPTISMAL BEIIVICI-A belli- iifui baptismal service was held in Il0M‘lwuhGc'h2;I°h mtg‘ v I woods!‘-':.'.' °i.§3' the Tiniim children olftbo follwinhwwu: 3‘-’i...t‘.‘.“ W‘ A“ 1? ad” ' r o. . Mrs. stlilin 'MacKilr1mon'n DIM Ion Cleo ad:-ling. Mr. and mu. 0 I baby son JI-moo Cordon. . _ M-1

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trip to 'I‘<ironto.:rvi: 1'?“ my Ontario. Mr. Ennis expects to re-' t'.u'nut0 the city in about three wee .

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Isabel! Mtezrrnrlsxgn, Alene MacEach- em 0 B as. "are now enio their holidays at Klnlock. ymg

THUNDER STORM--A thunder gfldtllshtrbing sttfm accompanied rren .- ciuttumtl 53.". §i’.‘.‘.§$"- w‘i.it'.§ lasttuound 7:30. Velocity 0 w was 1-’ ded tae gigs at the rimfsilt-gt‘ stgition D8 heig t of e storm which lasted litlc more than 15 minutes.

—PAID VEIT T0 CLASSES- Premier Campbell

Education. Dr. H. H. smw. paid a visit Friday afternoon to the French c which are

given at Miscouche by a number of rofessors from Montreal. The ten lemon for the past two weeks have been giving oouroes French grammar. composition and litera- ture to the Acadian teachers of the

province.

STORE AND POST OFFICE ENTEIIED-Burglars made on with loot a.mc!untint=r to around $40.00 in a break at "the combined store and Post Office of Robert Matiheson at Oiyde River late sot- urday night. The intruder or in- trude-rs effected entrance bybrcak- ing the glass in a transom over the front entrance. No arrests have yet been made.

QUARTERLY MEETING— The quarterly meetin of the Prince Edward Island urscs' Association held ay took the form of a social tea and swim at Dalvey on the North side of the_ province. Ninety-three nurses from various parts of the Province attended the outin . Vice-President Mia’. Bes- sie cxenaia of Charlottetown residedp more -Treasurer of he society in Miss Anna Mair.

FUNERAL YE'I'ERDAY— The funeral of Lorne Inga was held. from the residence of his parents, Mr. andhamrs. Waiter Ings, Pow- nal, you may afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. D. K. Ross Ind Rev. E. B. E. Miller. Pallbearers here: Dewar Judson. Reaney Gay, Erick Ballem, Charles Jones. rt Brown. Joseph Mac- Kenna. Interment Pownal cemet- ery. services at the grave were conducted by Rev. D. E. Ross.

GUEST SPEAKER AT GYEO CI.UB—Professor W. I. Bailey of Northwestern University. Evanstnn. III., was the guest speaker at the weekly meeting of at Beach Grove eniog. I-llis subiec

observations during a visit to the country four years ago. Dr. S. T. Ways was chairman. Lt. Col. LT. Lowthcr and R.O. atoddard were guano.

LAID 'ro El§'I‘—-'.Ii'he funeral of the late Martin Mahar was held Saturday morning from Frank Hennesscy's‘l"uneral Home. to the ChIun:h of the Most Holy Re- dcemer whcrc Requiem High Mass was celebrn. Rev. George Mcxesrna, 0. S6. ., who also con- ducted the service at the grave. Following were the pallbearers: Messrs. Wendell McDonald. John Hulghcag Alfred Doyle. Augustus fivfivaud, Herbert Mahar, Leo

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IIEVISITS HOME 'l‘0WN—Vl&It- lot and

o . raided hero as a youth. Part of his early experience was on the stall’ of The Guardian. ‘He left the Province twenty-nine yearaago but visited here in 1928. since time he notes marked im- in the appearance of

Many relatives and friends in Montague and throughout the pro- vince will regnt to hear of the death of Mrs. Matilda MacMiilsn lane on Sunday. July The late

you ago she resided with her daugahtcr Genevieve. Mrs. George Sutherland in Muncic. Indiana. Mr. Frederick Vipkerson of Herm- itage is a brother of the deceased.

~ surviving also are one b:c‘hef. ,

Herbert of Chi . and one sister. Mrs. William Kn ght of Moncton.

The annual ‘district meeting of Hilisboro Districtla. O. L. was held m.fl.oIe Indie‘. Mt. Herbert on July lath. and was largely attend- ed.'Al1:officefs were" present and also. the oounty.Mastor Brm J- H. c wili,wh_o ‘fie a very inspir- rsu"of ‘ ‘work done in ct,’ and‘ county. ' ‘mere were also several tamid bod!” offibcraprcoent namely Bro. J. 3 OolwiII’J D. o.=M.’. d C. .: Em. A

THURSDAY

ATTENDED MORAL REAR.MA- MENT AS-Sl?.MBI.Y——l,200 men and women from thirty countries at- tended a world assembly for Moral In-armament last week at Del Monte, California. Among them were 400 Canadians, in mg Miss Mary C. Campbell, a native of New London, P. E. I.. now of Portland, Oregon, and Miss Pearl Moose, formerly of Kensington. and now teaching in Wolseley, Sask.

SCHOOL BOARD—At a special meeting of the City School Board held Monday night, the question of domestic science was discussed at some length and the committee was instructed to make further inquiries and report at. a later meeting. J. Wilfred Oroken, of Kinlrora. was for Queen square .school. A reso- lution was passed expressing the appreciation of the Board of the long and faithful service of Miss Christina Macmillan who had re- tired at the close of the last tetm. It was decided to open the schools on Tuesday, September stir

At the adjourned inquest held yesterday at Summerside on the death of Miss Bessie Purdy. the ury returned the following ver- dict: "That the deceased came to her death in an automobile which she was driving being struck by the westbound evening train No 53. near Kensinrvton on Monday." The train men were fully exoner- ated from blame. The jury recom- mended the removal of certain trees which obstructed the view of the railway from the main high- way.

Thev also considered the cross- ings were not sufficiently marked. and also recommended that the proper authorities should receive a copy of the verdict.

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Rev. Mr. Hayworth of Saskatche- wan was inducted into the charge of Montague United Church on Fridiw evening July 28th. Rev. Mr, Wier of Vernon presided over the Induction service. Rev. Mr. Ebbut of Vaileyfield gave a mos: stirring address and Rev. Mr.

Ross of Pownal charged the new minister and Rev. John Strriing of Georgetown charged the con- gregation. both speakers stressing the ideal relationship that should prevail between pastor and p:op1e. and the duties of each. A visiting clergyman Rev. Mr. Alexander of . 5. A. who was present was asked to assist in the service, reading the cripture lesson. After the induction of the new minister the ladies of the congregation ser- ved ice cream and cake and a so- cial hour was spent, giving Mr. and Mrs. Wayward and their son and daughter a chance to get acquaint- ed with the people, all wishing for them very happy an pleasant as- sociations during ther stay here- -1..

Dr. Ilant/z of this city received a cabie yesterday from Buenos Aines. South America, bringing the sad news of the death of his uncle. Capt. J. J. Murchismr. B-Bed 73

rs. wgaptain Murchison had not been in good health for the past two 01‘ months. but his condition was not considered serious and he and were planning to come to Prince Edward Island to spend part of the summer at the old Murchison family home in Pinette. ' captain Mjurchison. after follow- ing the sea. established an extens- ive contracting an (I stevedore ' mess in Buenos Aires, which is now being carried on by his sons. Ever since going to Buenos Ai:-cs many years ago.\Captain Murchi- son and Mrs. Murchison have vis-

Edward

ited Prince Island every LI1 year . WI‘-Jlemleavgeto mcsiurn. bfisides his

widow, four sons: Benjamin. James, John and William in Bire- nos Aires; and three daughters, Mrs. T. Trobert and Miss Emma Murchison in Buenos Aires: Mrs. Purvlance of Santiago, Chile. fwd Mrs. Back of London. England. There are also five surviving sisters: Mrs. J. 1". Wheat‘, Of Ohm”- lottciown, at present in NewYork: Mrs. J. P. Lantz, Mrs. John Wilson of Charlottetown. and M1‘S- M343‘ Leod. of New Yozk. '.

Captain Murchlsons dau uter- in—law, Mrs. William More Ison. and two daughters, arrived home last, month on a visit to her par-

appointed teacher '

.g=ues1s yesterday of the Kinsmen's

vzsrrmd I’Al.EN’.l‘§-—Mn. Al. fned 1-iendrtcksau 1 gnu and Mrs. Lester P? lit " “°‘°° Mm Bfitly. arrived on the Island last night to spend a month’: vacation with their pay. ents Mr. and Mrs.Angus G. Math-

WINS ROTARY CLUB PRIZE- In the P.W. C. entrance cxamin. HI-10115. the Charlottetown Rotary Club rxize was won Mr. Keith Pickard, West Roya ty. with a mark of 88 peroent. The prize was awarded. this car as last, to the candidate stan highest in Rural science.

IIAINFALI. FOE. JULY-—'I‘otal rainfall in the province for the month of July was 2.65 inches Mr. warren Burns of the meteo- rological office statcd last night. This was little more than half of the total rainfall experienced dur- ing ‘the same month in 1938 .but far more than that expericnccd in 1937 when total rainfall amounted to only .79 inches.

‘'1 hope that you .will feel you are welcome, and that you will carry away such pleasant rnemor-. ies that you will want to come back again whether it be in convention or not," His Worahin Mayor E.A. Posts: told deieizates to the Flor- ists Telegraph Delivery school of Design yesterday in extending the City's official welcome to the As- sociation which began a three-day

land Lighthorse Regiment under the direction of Bandmaster Thos. McF'arlane was heard in :4 de- lightful concert last evening on the grounds of Government House. arranged by His Honour Lieuten- ant Governor DcBlcis.

A large crowd strolled through the beautifully kept grounds dur- ing tne rendering of the various numbers on the programme. Lieut- enant Governor De-Blois is honor- ary Colonel of the P. E. I. Light- horse Regiment.

115 under-privileged girls rang- ing in age from 8 to 14 years were Club at picnic at Argyle Shore. Ba , races, and’ last but not least the supper in the evening were all enjoyed to the fullest by the large aasemblcg at the function. Thanks of the na- men Club are extended to the Kins-menettes who so kindly as- sisted in making the affair the success it was and also to Messrs. Frank and Pope Clarita for their donations of fruit and transpor- tation facilities.

W.M.S. MEE'I‘IN(}—'I'hc Wom- en's Missionary Society of Com- wall held a song service in corn- wail Church on Sunday evening.

The Charlottetown Octette com- . posed of the foliowl singers, George Johnson, J ac Ta lor.

Harry Yorston, Harvey Mac}? er- son. Malcolm MacKinnon. Arthur Farquharson. Peter Small and Gordon Maalvtillan contributed sev- eral selections to the F7-I'°3'X‘B~Inme which was very much a rcciatcd. The president, Mrs. E. . Wood- side presided. Mrs. Watson Liv- ingston read the Scripture lesson and Miss Alice Murchison and Mrs. Hazen Howard led in Prayer.

The school for design of the Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation ciosed its two-day session with a banquet at the Charlotte- town Hotel last night. attended by more than ioo delegates from the Maritime unit of the organization.

Chairmam of the school was R. A. Snowball of Chatham. N.B.: vice-chairman was H. II. Pulsifer of Kentvilie, N.S., while the secre- tary treasurer was Mrs. Helen R. Rigley of Chatham. schoolmaster was«Ernest aimmons of 'I‘0r0!1?»0.

nstruction of wedding. gradu- ation and presentation bouquets featured yesterdayb school session. The students were also given in- struction in church decoration. S p e a ker s included international president Willard Crain _of the F. T.D.A.. Cincinnati, Ohio.

At the banquet last night. ad- vice on how to conduct a flog-fst‘s business was given and business experiences were related by the delegates.

originally scheduled for today. a picnic and clam-bake at the sum- mer home of Premier Thane A.

COOLER 1’Es'I‘EnDAY—- Prince Edward Island experienced a. cessation of the heat wave yester- dfly when the thermometer regist- ered but 66 degrees at its highest Point during the day.

BRIDE TO BE ENTEETAINED —Mrs. L. G. Anderson, Hillsboro Street was hostess on Tuesday 9V9n1l18 at a prettlly arranged shower for Miss Eva. Rangahan whose marriage takes_pla.ce in the near future. Miss Ra.nga,ha.n was the recipient of many lovely per. sonal gifts during the delightful entertainment.

The annual Holy Redeemer ten- nis club picnic was held at Stan-

otoe oeach yesterday and was 9-h°N\lShly enjoyed by a large num-

r of members and their friends. Over 100 Wm present and heartily indulged in a lengthy program of races, swimming. softball and horse shoe pitching. A delicious dinner was served in the evening at sea-

side Inn which was followed by! a H8

dance that to a close.

brought the ou

HOME ‘FROM Il0SPI’I.‘AL—The

many friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Crolcen, Emerald, will be pleas- ed to know that their little son.

Iouis, has made a good recovery from his recent operation in the City Hospital and was able to be taken home on Sunday last. R.

convention in the Charlottetown Featured prominently in the Hotel yesterday. current Book-of-the-Month Club —-——— News is a review of Mr, Amram

Band of the Prince Edward 15- Bohieinfeldls new book, "You and

Heredity." of which 115,000 copies have been taken by the Bodr-of- t.he—Month Club for distribution to its members in September, con- currently. the publishers. F‘. G. Stokes and Co., New York, are issuing 16,000 for general sale. The book is also being published in England under the sponsorship of Professor Haldane.

Annual picnic of the Sons of, England was held on the shore of the farm of Mr. Robert Rhynes at Dunstaffnage yesterday afternoon. Swimming and a list of athletic events took up the attention of the large crowd of mcmbers and friends that were present, at the annual affair and after a bountiful lunch had been partaken of, danc- ing and a campfire in the evening brought an enjoyable day to a. close.

WINS SPELLING BEE-—PhyllLs Maclllachem. Villa Park, won first lace honors in the annual spell- R18 bee sponsored by the DuPage County Holy Name Union last Sunday at St. Michael's school. Wheaton For her victory she will receive a one-year scholarship at Immaculate Conception high school, Elmhurst, and her school. St. Alexanders has the honor of retaining the trophy for another gear. Miss Macltachem is a aughter of Mr. J.D. Maciiachern. BA.. and Mrs. MacEachem, Villa Park, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs J A Maclilachern, 47

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IE-ELECTED CHIEF—Jacob But was re-alactcd Chief of the Mianu: Indians of Island this week. Chief Sarlr. has been heard man for nine years and will now retain his position for another tbrec-year term.

At with the world and in resignation. to the Di c Will. Mary Bell Victoria Roger , dear- iy beloved wife of Gordon W. Daw- son_ Summer-side, P. E. 1.. passed to her eternal reward on June second. 1939.

..'TO ADD GRADE 12-«Grade twelve will be added to the course at the Montague Memorial school on Sept. lst. This highly progres- sive school has had trade eleven for three years. It is very gratify- ing to Kings County that they now have the educational privi- leges enjoyed by the other two counties of this Province.-—L.

A P. E. I. POIt’I‘FOLIO—'I'he Kirkden school of Forfar Angus, Scotland has written through the Toronto Head Office to Miss Dar-

Hampto oeived. The director in London, Miss Margaret B. Cross. remarked that “this album. to her mind, is just what a portfolio should

neaatly arranged, well selected and h comment to make the

with eno ement felt "

personal

—-R-ETUENED HOME—Mr. Don- ald Baker has returned to sum- from London, England where he attended the ceremon- ies in connection with the instal_ lation of the Duke of Kent as Grand Master of the Grand Lodges of Great Britain of the Masonic Lodge A. F‘. and A. M. Mr. Baker was delighted with his visit and was very impressed with the beauty of England and its old historic places. From their Masonic breth- ren the visitors received every courtesy. At Buckingham Palace they were welcomed personally b His Majesty King George v1—s.

The sand Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of the I.0.0.1"-

comprising the Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland is to be held in Summerside next week. Nine hundred delegata are expected from all parts of the Maritimes, Newfoundland and the New Eng- land states. In conjunction with the anniversary. the 48th annual session of the Grand Encampment for the Maritime Provinces will be held as well as the thirty seventh session of the Rebekah Assembly. The program will open Monday evening with the registration of delegates and a special meeting of the Rebekah Assembly. A band concert will be a feature of Man-

wili be held on Tuesday. Wednes- day and Thursday. 8

—W. M. s. HOLD LAWN PARTY e —T'he W.M.S. of Trinity United Church held their usual monthly

Prince s't.. Charlottetown —(VIllB. 'Pa.rk Argus).

Quick action yesterday on the part of Keith Rodd, Robert Dickie and Robert A-‘.0111, all of Char- lottetown. averted a possible drowning accident in harbor wat- ers at Kensington beach.