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AND NEW SERIAL CHAPTER ONE

"THE

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TODAY 4h SATURDAY

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‘TThe Fighting 69th” Opening Today At The Prince Edward

"The Figghting 69th." starring James Cheney. mt O'Brien and George Brent. will have its first; loc- al 5i1°W1l1§ today in ilic Prince su- wuru ‘flu-atria auppaijtin» the sat" trio i\l’€ Jeffrey Lynn, Alan Hale, Frank lwlciiiigh and n, host uf oth- ers. playing ieaziued roles in the story,

.1 rnusin: acton drama. "The Fiizluiiii; 69th" shows Count-y a; a c ‘v young private. bucklngnrmy discipline in the form of uoniincei-

: lop sergeant Alan Hole. P O'Brien" lays the role of Father Francis Duffy, well-known and beloved ehupluni oi the 69th, and George Brent portrays "\Vild Bill" Donovan. dni'e-..evii colonel 0f the regiment.

“The Fighting 69th" is tinique in that. with the exception of but four characters all in the picture rep- re cut real persons nutnv still living. The Cflsznev and Hale roles are fic- tioniil. but the Ulsrlen and Brent rolcs are taken straight from famed rcal 111-5 chnrneltrs. Jeiirv Lynn por- trays Joyce Kline-r, so d1l‘l'~l-700t 0f the 69th. Often culled the Shamrock Brigade, the 69th reltimcnt was one of ine bcsi. known for its unusually lit-rule exploits and its general w?- a'\;' for scrapninu. Captain John I‘. Prout. of the 69th, acted as a tech- nlcal adviser during production of the film, supplying much of the per- sonal data which limkcs up the human interest story of the scrim- hunny regiment,

Besides those mentioned. the cart includes Dennis Martian. Dick Foran. Guhin "Bin Boy" W 111M115 W1111am Lundlgnn, Hem-v O'Neill. Tom Ken- nedy and munv more.

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Roy Rogers At The Capitol

A new and unusual mic of plot is brought to the scictn in Republic's "Days of Jesse James,“ starring Roy Rogers. now S110Wil1fl at the Capitol Theatre

The scene is laid in the middle- west at the time ivhcn the James Brothers were committing their dep- redatlons. Roy Rogers i. JIIDO‘ t-tl by the Bankers‘ Association io t k down the James boys. The railroads also join in the man hunt, engaging a famous detective, Captain wurtn- inutoii. and offering fifty thousand dollars reward.

Wortliingtons sole motive is to collect the l'8\VLLl'f1 money, willie Roy, on the other hand, is fired by lolly ideals of patriotism and c.vic virtue -—colorccl a bit perhaps by his re- gard for the pretty grand-dnilglitti‘ of one of Jcs~e James‘ bunk rob- bery victims.

The plot takes an tinusunl twist when Roy (IISCGVCTS. lliitl. the boys are not the ones he alter all. A COIILIIIQLIIL oi lo has been Dpfiflitllli: unchc-ck .l, u d bhrming its outrages on the Ji\lli(:5

gang.

Pauline Moore, who in private life is the wile of Jciicrson Aiucnn- mer, the cartoonist, plays liit: .t~ud— lng role opposite Roger, and sup-, porting roles are iiblv hzintlltnl h)" George "Gabby" Hayes, Ron iinrigv.) Glenn Strange. Carl Spulrcdii For- est Dillon. Jack Rockwell zinzl Hilli- sel Warner.

BIRTHS

GARNHUM- t the P. E. I. H ital, March n48. 1940. l0 Mr rs. Gordon Gziriiliiun lncc E.

Rodd) a snn. Donald Lloyd.

BOWLING-At. the Qlinrloltclmrn

l-I-I-ultzil on March 24, 1940, tn Mr.

and Mrs. A. J Howling, Chur- lotletown, a daughter.

SIIAW—At The Charlottetown

Hospital, on March 18, i940, to Cor-

poral and Mrs. John Shaw (nee

lMlargaret Clowi a daughter, Sylvia a

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l_._.____ _ _.._..._ nufifihriirooo-lat ' st. raters Cathedral on Sunday. March 24th.

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BRITAIN

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. P rmistice L by

0r treat-y of mutual agree- nrni. 1i There will be

_ no peace talk the Allies are

Llltl.‘ sary to oiisiue for each an "effec- tivc and lusting" guarantee of se- curity.

Ab» ciisvusscd at the meeting, it was understood, were: a policy 0f lrienicl- vigor in jarosccution of the war: relations with soviet. Russia. both diplomatic and eco- nomic: and means of plugging two 1M! cups in the Allied blockade of

1940, by Cnnon Malone, Dvrntliy Caryl Dumotit to Dr. Rcbrrt R.l Hogg, both of Chnrlc-ttctzivvii. l GI\LIJANT-TIIRNI€RI"AL 9 HcllsJ ley St, Charlottetown. P. E. 1., 0:1

March 25th. i940. by A.']u.ant Chas. t Lynch Miss Joan Turner of Chur-

loitotown, to Privule Jrscph Gril-

laiit of the P. E. I. Highlanders,‘ Dart-mouth, N. s.__m

DEATH sTl-ZWARTL- At Cnrirloilclown Atlnrch 27. 1940, Angus Sit-wart ngcil 74 ycrirs, form 1y of Orwell. Funeral this iii_l"i'll0f».i at 4 P. M- from the Cute/Ale I-‘uncral Home. internment People's Cemetery

JAY-At Mt. Stewart. on March 2'7. 1940, David Jay. auird ‘l9 1'01!“ . ncral Saturday afternoon from his late residence at 2 o'clock to Mt. Slcwnrt People's Ccmclcry.

MURPHY-At 25 Walnut Slrccl. Somcrvlllc, Nlnss. on March .. . 1940, Nicholas N. Miu'll1l"- 1.1115‘ lmpd of Anita M. King fnzniciry of this cily.

lIEFl-‘EL-At Cape Trnvcrsc, ltfarcli 28. 1940, in hcr 80th .\'i‘n\'- N11?‘- William Heffcl ' ‘r limvzidl. Funeral on Snlitrdzix. Mulch Iilllh at Calpc Traverse Church of Scol- 13nd M, 2 p_ m“ fnllowiinz n shnrl service at the lute hcnin i130 1H"-

KITSON- Al North Twnn. Mnrcfli 28. i940 Elinor-ill Jinc Kiisnn. ui t‘ of the lute Williirn Kil nu. nee $10 years. Funeral SlVllfflflY, whiz-h fill. at 2 p. m.. from the hnmc of ‘ her zrniwddnughter Mrs. Rev lVP-"lffill" zlc. l-henca to Wcslmerclnti/l (‘lunch ujliere service will be hcld "Illlflf- merit Westmoreiand Centric“-

pwwg(p\y_ gnaw-luv n! Kinixslcn. March 28, i940. Ernest N"W§l)‘l. ncc 5'1 veam. Funeral Srllirtluv. "Fwd; Wyn, filmy-t service at. horn" n’ .- P M., thence to Klnqsirri (‘luv-ch

Klnvston Cemetery.

Card Of Thanks

Howard wish to extend then sincere thanks l0 all, for ihe mnnv acis (i1 kinrlncss ancrexnressioiis of Sym- pithv shown lhem in thflir recent , w; bereavement. L-186-3-Z9-Ii

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The family of the lute Mrs. W. (‘- lpjffih

Gcrmnny, the use of Norwegian

consul waters by Gennan mer-

clinntmcn. and German imports by way of Vladivostok and the trons-Siberian railway.

‘Developments in ‘the strategic situation since February were ‘e- viiwvcti mid it “future line of action" (iccidcd upon,

_'I‘lie fol-tum nfficc grave its first hint of a diplomatic push in the Balkans when it announced that thc British [ilplomatlc representa- ilvcs io_"l‘iirkc_v, Grcccc, Bulgaria, \'_l|,‘-{O'~.'1l\\'ill. Rumunla and Hungatv will ccmc tn Ilontion cnriy in April for consultations with Forci Secretary Viscount Halifax.

Sir Percy Loraine. Ambassador in Iinly which considers the Bal- kans in hcr special snhcre of’ in- fhicncc. also will b: here.

Slmullnnccuslji. Pails announced Reynnitd will cnnlcr with France's 1imbns=nrl0rs and Ministers in Eur- ope.

These announcements were fukcn to meltn the Allies do not intend in sit hack any longer and wutch Germany attempt to line up the smaller States oi’ Europe on her sltle in tho cc- onumlc war.

O1):.(‘l‘\'(‘l'S p (lctcd a concerted drive bv the Allies lo block any more Vmi Ribbeiitrop and Hitler imly he fnrmulntine to rain eon- lrol of thc rust whcnllands. oil- liciils, mineral resources and grass- lands of lhc Balkans either by Germany hersclf, or with Russia and ltnly as partners.

- Watch ‘The Balkans

"Keep your eye on the Balkans," one of the mast (experienced diplo- matic. observers in London advis- ed lnnlqht, semi uficr it was im- l10llll(‘l‘li ihrii Britain's Ambassadors and Ministers would come here for ctmsil lnilon.

Ii-ffvlllllltl. W110 returned to Paris ‘iii~ti"rlliilclv‘ nflcr the meeting OI the War Council, already has cull- his Ambassador to Rome, Andre tils-Poncct, home for a con-

In.. lied sow-c." said the Allied dinlonuliic m'/ -: vovide ample 1‘\’i!1I‘ll("‘ that n rnunterblowisbeing ' "red in met-t nnv German and i (".‘fil‘fllll1(‘ mews in

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nzulfnl world after the war,

the lievnntl this jirlmary’ were sources said, lles seek n-eparing a new

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HOLD BRIDGE PARTY- Knights of Pythlas and Pythias Sisters last night held a successful bridge party in their Hall. There was a large attendance.

P. E. ISLAND Hospital coke sale by the ladies of Trinity United Church Saturday, March 80 at R. T. Holmans. 11-200.

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CHURCH 0F SCOTLAND-Ser- vices Sabbath, March 31st, Cape Traverse 11 am. and 7 p.m.; Stanehel, Monday 7:30 pm. L-208.

l REGULAR FLIGHTS CARRIED iOUT-The regular schedules of the Canadian Airways were completed yesterday. flying conditions were reported.

POLICE COURT-In the Police court yesterday a man charged with issuing worthless cheques was remanded o all. Two vagrant-s m? remande to jail until March

I ..

ADDRESS SCHOOL AND HOME MEMBERS- At the March meeting an

which was very much enjoyed. Mr. L. J. Stacey presided and tendered Mrs. Putnam a. hearty vote thanks on behalf of the large au- dience present.

SUCCESSFUL SOUTHERN TEA —The Kirk Auxiliary under the Presidencv of Mrs. J. A. Lawson held s, most successful tea and sale

Sh. James Hall yesterdav after- noon There were manv atttractions ' ' Southern svtle. hTetea tables lavish with ev- style. The tea tables lavish with everv delicacy that good cooks can prepare were widely patronized and

sible for the appropriate decorntiors and cxoert. scrvlcc at the several tables nre to b: congratulated their success.

Y'S MEN'S CLUB-Loch niiizht wnr- "rcll cell" nurht at th-e weekly supnsr met-ling nf Die Chariot-te- town Y's Mm’: Cir-b. Eitvh mcmber as his name was rifled cmtributrd ‘an item to the eti‘ei't~i"ment pro- ‘gram. Y's. Man mu Holman pr‘:-

slded. A snz song was led by Ys Man Jack McNair wftlrO. K. Przs- by at the piano. Gordon BclLsc 01' E. V. Bell one of the clrb members. |was a gut- 1’. The Mls=cs Chlre flllfi lFredn Moot/Flinn contributed erni much uplirrcatcd vocal due Durfnz the evculng club mzvmbsis hoard a firy intcre=<t'nv, tn'k by Y's Man H. L. Danton on “Loyalty? There was a. large attendance.

PRESENTATION- On Saturday evening Ii/fnrch the 23"d rin enjoy-

able function look place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Wood, Southpnrl, when Mr. and

Mrs. Vernon K. Collins who had been married quite previously were presented with a well fiilcd purse. The picscntaticn was made by Miss Francis Reeves an: the address read by Mr. Lloyd Balderson. Mr. and Mrs. Collins heartily thanked their friends for the valuable gift and good wishes. A large number of friends were present, and the evening was pleasantly spent. in games, music, contests and a sing- song. Mrs. V, K. Collins render- ed several violin selections. accom- panied on the piano by Miss Hester Wood. A delicious lunch was ser- ved by the latlys and thoroughly enjoyed by allpresent. One and all join in wishing this popular young couple the very best of luck and every happiness in their wed- deq life Mr and Mis. Collins re- side in Halifax where Mr. is employed as analyst wit. Department of Fisheries-(Pairiot Pease Copy).

ty wedding was solemnized onday at four o'clock when Marion Violet lRusscll. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

. A. Rusell of Port Arthur. became the bride of M1". David George Yorke R. C. N, nniy son of Mr. and Mrs.

ceremonv took place at. the United Memorial church with Rev. J. P. C. Fraser officiating. Given in mar- riage by Frederick McLaughlin c! Montreal, the br.de looked lovely in her wedding gown of white satin, the full skirt ‘ending at the floor. She wore a, chapel veil and curried a. bouquet of sweetheart roses. l-lcr only lewellry was the groom's gill: of’ a id locket. Miss Jean Yorke was t e bridesmaid and she were a formal afternoon dress of dusky pink and curried a, bouquet of roses and carnntlons. Mrs. Norman Knut- son, R. C. N.. of Port Arthur was the best man. and the ushers were Mr. J. O. ofirhnm. R. C. N. and Mr. Williiim Horbolt, R. C. N. IVIIFS E. Allison. organist of the church presided at the organ. After th. ccremonv there was n reception at the home of Mrs. W. A. Osborne. Islevillc street. when the 111K105 ttlbic was-attractive with its cream Janet's and n centrepiece of lilies land other spring flowers. Amfmz the

1 ,, _ t“ ~ M , d ‘ii/Idea! rifi-lli-‘iiigps Mdifdiikhlih m1" vMontreal. Mr. William Warlow of

iPoi-l. Arthur. Mic: Rita. Griffin cf Olwrioltr-tntvn. Mr. and Mrs. Yorke ‘will reside in Halifax at 206 lsievllle ‘street-Halifax Chronicle.

Mrs S.C. Stewart. Dunslnffnage has entered the P. E I. Hnsnilal for treatment. ‘Her mnnv friends hope for a speedy recovery.

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Irish Play Bast Tendered Banquet ByB.l.S.

The cast of the play “Danny Boy" which was staged m, the Prince Edward Theatre. March _15th, under the auspices of the Benevolent Irish Society were tend- _ered a. banquet at the Charlotte- jtown Hotel, last evenfgig by the Benevolent Irish Society. Mr. J. M. Malone President of the S0- ciety occupied the chair. Those in attendance were the cast of players, a.so Don. Messers Orchestra, Mr. A. R Cooper Manager Prince Ecl- ward Theatre. Mr._ J. D. Richards Director of the pay. The Society was represented by the Pres, J. M 810nB.Treasurer.J.A, Oal- 131871511- Secretary. J. W. Hogan.

At the conclusion of the banquet there was a short ro ramme which consisted of a Soo Mr. Plus J. Caliagha

Solo, by

Piano Duet by Mr. A. R. Coop-

er. solo by Mr. Frank O'Neill. Piano Duet by Miss Wood. Recitation by Mr. Arthur Moran. Solo by Mr. Roland Taylor. The music for the evening was supplied "by Don Messers Orchestra. At the conclusion of the pro- gramme the president thanked all present for their cooperation for making the St. Patrick's Play a success. Short speeches were heard from all present and all thanked ithe Society for the banquet, the entertainment carLe to a close by singing the National Anthem.

Theatre Guild Stages Three Productions

The Charlottetovgp Little Theatre Guild presented it's third studio night to a large audience in St. Peter's Parish Hall last night. The Guild is affiliated with the Dom- inion Drama league.

Last night's presentation includ- ed three one act plays. which were greatly enjoyed bv the audience The acting in each of the plays was a credit to the Little Theatre Guild.

During the first intermission, Mr. Charles Bentley was presented with the silver cup bv Judge H. . Palmer, Patron for directing the

est play of 1939.

The work of the lsiic A. P. C. Rees as "Mr. Ilaitimer" in "The Dover Road," was adjudged the

thnrouizhhr enicyed. Those rcsuon- best male performance of last year.

and ladies award for the best per- formance of 1939 went to M“ Mar-

011 enrol, Steins for lgr characteriza-

tion of “Florzlc" in the production, f"Saturday‘s Children." according to ‘the judge's report.

Honourable mention ivas made of

.tlie following: Miss Mary Moran for work in “The Maker of Dreams," mid Mr Clinics Jenkins C. l) A. fer directing "The Dover Road." . Tie play entitled ."T'ne M inkey"; Paw." was a story from the pen of W. W. Jacobs and dramntlzrd .by Louis N. Parker. This was a ltrugedy drama The cast of char- acters was: Mr. Whit played by ‘Bill Tninor; Mrs Wi: e b_\ flnzel lHcnnv: Herbert by ' FYI " .Sergca'nt-Maj. Morris

l.

(‘i-cargo

it- by Beers and Mr. Sampson by Ralph MacLean.

' The director was Vern Miller and

‘properties by Mziirel Guns.

l Another comcdv drama. "Joint l0wners ‘in Spain“ by Alice Brown Iwns directed by Janet Tcwnsbcnxl.

iThe cast of characters included: Mrs. Mitchell playcd by lreta Siltheiland: Mrs. 1111mm“ hi’ Blanche Cameron; ‘T's DYE!‘ bi’ Jean Giddlncs nd Mrs, Blair by ‘Reta Scnntlebury.

-Tlie flnnl zirnmn cf the night

was entitled, "A Mad Breakfast" the scene of which was a modest boarding house at G 30 in the .morning. l This hilarious farce Nuls with what happened when Jones and Miss Brown, practical jokers, told each of the ‘guests’ at their board- ling house, that Mr. Long awealtliy visitor, was especially interested in ltheir individual hoabies. Long is ‘told the house ls an insane asylum. 1

The cast of characters included: lMrs. Simpkins. the landlady; play- ed by Ruth Stewart; Lizzie. maid- bf-all-work by Frances Holl Train- or; Mrs. Brown by Grace Camp- l; Mr. Jones by Eric Forsythe: Miss Smith by Margaret Colllngs; Mr. Roberts by P. D Williams: Ml‘. Hill bv Mildred Bel: M155 GTE?" by Betty Holl and Mr. Long by Earle Carmody.

this play and script was by Phyl is =

Dawson. _ l Miss Kathleen Hornbys Or-

chestra supplied the music for the E“ .Clayton Yorke of Port Arthur. The entertainment. i

| » iuiss nmnv nru. ACNEW MARRIED mnouoivro

(Canadian Press Despatchl TORONTO. March 2s --Pl'illlin Hicks Mock of stratford and Miss Mary Bell Aenew, datuzhter of the luleiJohn Agnew. a tT/“YWT Small" of the Prince Edward Island Lez- islature, were married here yester- dav. Rev. Dr. H. B. Hendershnt officiated l The bride wore a frock of quilt- cd queen's blue wool with match- inlz wool turban and corsnge of orchids. At the reception RUFUS were received bv Miss Aimee Ail~ new or Prince Edward Island and Alvin Hnnsuld of Sirntford. l Aflm- a short ureddlnw trip the couple will live in Stratford.