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l The death occurred in Borden 0n November 24th, of Mr. James Learn flier a short illness. Mr. Leard who was ninety-one years of age Wu born in Fermvood, P. E. I.. son P! Stephen and Harriet (Baker) heard. At an early age he moved to Tryon and l-ater married Mar- Iiret Riley of Scarletowwi.

. Besides his sot-rowing wife there Ire left to m0i1rn a daughter Olive lMrs. Percy Delaney) of Tryon and a son Brenton at hcme; also a. sis- ter May (Mrs. Hurry Clarke). Vic- toria. a brother Gccrge Lcard of Iryon, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Charlottetown lost n well known and highly esteemed citi- zen on Saturday in the person of Mr, John A. Griffith, who passed away uftcr ii coinparativclg; brief illness at (lii- Charlottetown Hos- pital, A retired employee of the Post. Office (iepnrtmcnt, he was in his 68th year

Besides his widow, (lic former Min Faustino Byrnc, Bedford, he is survived by two sons and two laughters. namely Blanche (Mrs. Gordon Gallant) hloncton, who was with him (luring his illness, Claire and Freeman. both of this rity, and Arthur with the R. C. A, F. at Belle-ville, Ont. Two sis- tcrs, Mrs. James Smith, Lunbreck. Alberta and Mrs. Wilbur Fortier. Eakima, Vvashington, also survive.

A wcll known and highly esteemed resident of Vernon Riv- er pllSaCd auay at her home yes- terday .ii the person of Mrs. Charlotte Tweedy, She was in y». ninetieth year, and had been in the enjoyment of excellent health until a few months ago.

She is survived by two sons, Thomas Weldon and David Irving Tweedy. on the homestead, and by one son, Mr. Justice George J. Ifwecdy, in Charlottetown. There also survives. out of a family of thirtccn, one sister. Mrs. Edina Vickcrscn, of Montague, to all of whom The Guardian extends sympathy.

An elderly and highly esteemed Charlottetown citizen, Mrs. (Din) Harry D. Johnson, died at her home, 275 Richmond Street yester- day after a short illness. She suf- fered a broken ‘hip in I. fall about bwo weeks ago from which she never recovered.

Mrs. Johnson, the former Davina MacLeod, was born in Eldon, bttt spent most of her life in Charlotte- town. H-er husband, Dr. Johnson. it

well-known medical practitioner, here, predeceased her six years ngo. .

she ls lurvlved by one sou,

Johnson, Westmount, Montreal, and a daughter, Ann, Mrs. Harold Cross, Mount Royal, Montreal. Also surviving are brother, Hector MacLeod, Califor- nia and s. sister. Mrs. A. G. Put- nam. Charlottetown.

Hammond

—Oii Monday. January 9th. at her home in Ellerslie, P. E. 1., titer passed peacefully away Mrs. Mar; M. MacCaull. widow of the late Anthony A. MacCaull in her 03rd year.

Born April 7th, 1857, in Free- town, P. E. 1., Mrs. MacCaull was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Sarah Jane Reeves. Mar- ried in 1877, she settled with her husband in Ellerslie where they raised a family of nine children namely: Delia, Mrs. F. P. Pope. of Milton, Mass; Thomas H.. of Ellerslic: Hattie 13., Mrs, A. C. Ogden, Brattlcbtn-o. Vermont,’ de- ceased; Etta \V., Mrs. Claude Wil- liams. BlfiPfOITl. deceased; Patter,-

son C, Mt. Pleasant. deceased; Calvin R, Parson. B.C.; Artemus A.. Vancouver, B. C.; Verbal F.,

Ellcrslic, dcccascd; and Peter M., Ellcrslic.

Prospect of buses being employ- ed extensively in this Province in the near future by the Ctlnadiun National Railways was indicated last night by Prcmicr J. Walter Jones on his return from Ottawa, Toronto and other centres.

"The buses. it is understood. would he used for passenger and express trufflr, and also for hand- ling less than carload freight de- liveries throughout the Island.

Details of the plan will be dis- giissed at a meeting of railway of- ficials and the Provincial Govern- ment on Wednesday next in the Provincial Building.

New for improved services such n5 the buses could providi- has been emphasized on several oc- casions, Premier Jones said.. He could not say whether the scheme would involve reduction in the present train services or not. That was one of the matters to be gone into at Wednesday's conference.

l I. ii-A highly esteemed resident of géalifornia passed peacefully away the tic-me of her sister Mrs. Jileianer. Auburndaae. Mass. The ecened had been in failing hefllth gar two years so the coming of the pnd was not altogether unexpected.

Her sister, Miss Anna MacPher- “ n Newton. Mass. and Niece Doro-

Mlrnie Aobumdale. Mass went to California to nurse her back to health but to no avail so they iii-ought her on to her sisters in Auburndlle where the was tenderly and for. i‘ , 113g: husband predeceased her dpofiatbn and‘ mother. Mr. and ‘Mn. Alexander MacPhm-son. Btookfiold, Prince Edward Isllrd. 11.90 two niaterl. Mrs. Hammond

bunker. Kingston. Mra,

ll. Charlottetown.

Lift in mourn the ion of a lov- lnd devoted ulster are the fol- fiinl: Murdock McPherson. Br!’- up l. Dan McPherson, Ed- bon, Alta Min Anna Mother-

",f 1mm». Ins. Mrs. P. R. Mrl.

John

Ill’!!!- Boston. Mall.

‘IN dun: of Reuben ‘mpiin ' penned at hi1 homo in on Docenibe 11th. fol-

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GUARDIAN. GHARLOTTET

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IIQUKUARY 11. 1950

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health and a brief illness. Mr Bowncss, who was eighty-two years of age. was the youngc t and only surviving member of the family of the late Robert and Thir- za Tuplln Bouness _

Fifty-three years i180 Mr. Bow- ness was married to Sophia Moun- tain who. with their family 0f seven, children survives him.

Members of the family are: Mrs. Alfred Whitman (Margaret) of North Weymouth, Mass; Thirza in Jamaica Plains. Mass; Mrs. D. R. Morrison (Georgie), Montrose: Howard of Montrose: Beatrice in ottawa. Bertha of ltlontrose; and Dora tn Ottawa. There are also nineteen grand-children ard three great grand-children.

The funeral was from his late residence On Friday, December 16th. and was conducted by Rev. J. M. Sheen. pastor of Montrose United Church. Hymns sung were “Rock of Ages" and "Abide with Me." A solo was rendered by Rev. Mr. sheen.

TUESDAY

A year of outstanding progress" Ln Y.M.C.A. activities in Chur- loltetown was reviewed at the 94th annual meeting held last night in the new "Y“ building. At a di-

rectors‘ tnccting immediately fol- lowing the general meeting Mr.

T. Roy Cttdinore was ("c-elected president, Mr. K. M. lvlartin. K.C., vice-president. Mr. T, D. DeBlols,

secretary and Mr. G, Avard. treasurer". Additional members of the executive are Nlcssrs. Edwin

C. Johnstcne, W. Cox and J. A. Simmonds.

TO EDMONTON-Mr. Everett MsicKcnzle, Mr. anti Mrs. Glen MacKenzlc and son Bobby of Edmonton, Alberto, who were called home to attend the funeral of their father, Alex K. Mac- Kcnzle, spent the month of Jan- uary with their mother and bro- ther Wendell in Melville, They lcft for Alberta by motor car, ac- companied by Russel Compton of Belle River, on IIII‘ 23rd of Jan- uary, They spent a day visiting re- latives in Toronto and despite winter roads and winter weather arrived in Edmonton on the 30th of January, making the trip in seven days.

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BERNARD TRAINOR

‘Iihe dealt cf Bernard Trainer. sOn of MI. and Mrs. Wilbur TraLuor of West. Royalty came as a sudden and severe shock to his relatives and friends both on Prince Edward Isl-and and Newfoundland.

He leaves to mourn his wife and two small children. Bernadette five and Gerry two. His parents, three sisters Georgina. R. N.. in Port Chester. N. Y.; Loretta, R. N.. in Charlottetown and Aurilda, stud- ent. at U. C. C. His brother Gerry predeceased him seven years ago.

Mass of Requiem was celebrated Rev. J. B. McCarthy at the Catholic Church in Gander on November" loui. A Guard of Honor from the Great World Veterans As- sociation and Ell-rs Club accompan- ied the hearse. His remains “rm then transferred to Bishop's Falls where it was met by m9 Executive of (he G, W. V. A. and his pall- bearers were six veteran friends of the last war.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY — The funeral of John M. MacAulay was held from his late residence 40 Grafton Street, ye terday morning to St. Dunstan‘: asilica where solemn requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. P. F. Mac- Donald. assisted by Rev. J. W. MeCardle as deacon and Rev. Dr. P. McMahon as sub-deacon. Pre- sent in the sanctuary were His Excellency Most Reverend James Boyle and Right Reverend Maurice McDonald. Rev. Bernard Gillis assisted in the choir. Pall bear- ers in Charlottetown were: Louis McAulay, Victor Collens. John Philip Martin, J. J. Trainer, Wil- liom Hughes and Joseph Mac- Donald. Interment took place in St. Michael's Cemetery, Curran Bann, where services were con- ducted by the pastor. Rcv. Parnell Wood. Pallbearers at Curran Bann were: Alexander Watts. Joseph MacDonald. Peter Hughes. Francis Arblng, Daniel Bradley and Aeneas MacDougall.

Commodore Godfrey M. Hlbbaril.

C.B. EX, R.C.N., (retired). was elected president at the a nunl meeting yesterday of the avy

League of Canada, P. E. I. Division. He succeeds Mr. Justice George J. Tweedy who held the position for two years.

The annual report of the Com- giandlng Officer of Royal Canadian

ea Cadet Corps "Kent", Lt. Cmdr. JR. Morris showed a. wide range of activities by the Sea Cadets and a rating of 100 per cent efficiency on inspection on June 31st last.

In the absence of Mr. Justice Tweedy, Mr. J.J. Morris presided at the meeting and read the Presid- ent's report which was most en- couraglng so far as Sea Cadet act- ivities was concerned but also in- dicated that greater flnanclal sup- port n needed to properly supple- ment. the very considerable assist- ance provided by the Navy.

The new Council, which is as fol- lows, will meet February 16th at the wardroom of H. M. 6.5. Queen Charlotte:

Patrons; Lleut. - Governor J. A. Bernard, Premier J. Walter Jones. Hon. Dr. W. J. P. MacMillan, 0. B._E., Health and Welfare Minister F. A. Largo. K.C.. Dr. L. W. Show. Brig- adier W. W. Reid. D.S. 0-. ED- Ind Captain W.S. Gordon.

Hon. Presidents: Mr. Justice Tweedy and Mr. John 0. Hyndman.

Hon. Vice-President: Mr.- L13. MacMlllan. O. B. E.

Vice-Presidents: Finance, Mr. .1. J. Morril; Sea Cadets, Lt. Cmdr. J.N. Kenny and Mr. Ian A. Burnett: Pubildty Committee, Mr. J. Oscar Diamond. m. Norman M. Saunders and Mr. ‘Lloyd Grant.

secretary. Mr. J1. Burnett:

‘mummified!

‘Preuurer, Lt. Ool.’ Leo l". MacDon- illi '

Charlottetown lost an old and (highly esteemed citizen in the ldeath yesterday of Dr. J, H. .Ayers. . He had been in failing health for -a year and_a half and was strick- en with a heart attack on Jan-t uary 1. 1949. But. after three months in the hospital he was able to return home. He became worse about a week ago and was taken to the P. E. Island Hospital a week ago last Saturday and his death came at 3 o'clock Monday morning. .

He was born at Union Road.

near Charlottetown on December 27. 1867. and was the son of the late Thomas Ayers and Maria Seller.

Dr. Ayers was married in 1900 to Eva M. Hyde of Meadowbank,

P. E. I. who survives hint. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn the following sons and

daughters: Miriam, Mrs. E. C. Duff of Montreal West: Reginald in Mount Royal; Ruth, Mrs. tDr.) C. W. V. .\lcCutcheon, Sarnia, Ont- aria; Norma, Mrs. Freeman New- aon. Toronto Frances. Mrs. F. W. Boylcs of Charlottetown, and George at home.

Ore brother. Rev. George Ayers. of Summcrside. and two sisters, Mrs, B, C. Hardy, Union Road, and Mrs. W. B. Leard of Sourls. also survive.

The funeral will be held to-

morrow afternoon from 'I‘rlnity United ‘Church. service starting at 3.30.

The community of ‘Travellers Rest and surrounding districts suf- fered a severe shock on the eve of the New Year when it was learned of the sudden passing a-way of Douglas S. Gunning in his 61st year.‘ News 0f his death was learned with deep regret. by relatives, neighbors and a host of friends, Mr. Gunning was born in Travellers Rest and spent most of his life there. l-Ie was for a. number of years the valued caretaker of the fox ranch of B. Graham Rogers and several years ago purchased ll farm in Travellers Rest where he resided until the time of his death. Hc ls survived by a sorrowing wife, the former Sadie Walfield. and one daughter, Goldie. Mrs. John MacNally. Also one sister. l/frs. Ar- timas Carr and two brothers, Ever- ett and George, both of Travellers Rest to whom much sympathy is extended, also to the three little grandchildren and a. number of nieces and nephews who will miss “Uncle Doug's" hearty laugh and humorous remarks. also his ready wit which made him a. general fav- orite with all who knew him. Owing to the condition of the roads. the funeral was held at the Bowness Funeral Home in Summer- side and was exceptionally large. Many beautiful wreaths and flow- ers from his family. relatives, friends and neighbors were silent tributes oftlove anti esteem for the one who endeared himself to all and whose memory will be long cherished in the hearts of those left behind. The service was conducted by Rev. .K. G. Sullivan and Rev. R. Wagner. Interment was in People's Cemetery. The pail bearers were, Messrs, James Chappol, Jr.. George

Waite, AIEPX Chztppell. Phillip Mc-

Nally, James Chappell Sr, and

Reuben Chappell. - S WEDNESDA!

FUNERAL YESTERDAY - ‘Ithc funeral of Mrs. Jonas Gallant took place Tuesday morning from her latc- residence 62 King St, to St. Dunstans Basilica where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. P. l". MacDonald who also eon- ducted services at the grave. Pall- bearers were Emmet, Innis, David. Edward and Emmet F‘. Gallant and Elmer Head. Intern-tent took Place in the family plot in the Catholic Cemetery.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY -'I‘he funeral of the late Mrs. John Hemphill of St. Peters was held yesterday. A short service at her late residence was followed by service in the United Church. The services at the home. church and grave were conducted by the Rev. D. W. MacPherson. The pall- bearers vvere Gordon Sanderson. Colin MacDonald. John J. Mac- Kinnon, Thomas Ledwell, George Morrow, and C. C. Pratt. Inter- merit was in Midgcll Cemetery.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY — The funeral of Michael Tralnor was held Tuesday morning from the A. A. Hennessey Funeral Home to the Church of the Most Holy Redeem- er WIleTL‘ Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Patrick Hen- neasey C.Ss.it. Pallbearers were Wilfred Smith. Athoi Burns, Don- ald Macl-‘adyen. Garfield Tremere. John Hughes and George Mc- Mahonfntcrment took place in the family plot in the Catholic

Cemetery. where services were conducted by Rev. Joseph McGll- lvary C.Ss.R.

Councillor Henry Wedge was elected mayor, with a 240 vote ma- jorlty, in Summerside‘: civic elec- tion yesterday which saw a record turnout of voters. b

Wedge had 851 voles compared with 611 for his opponent. Mr. Donald Baker. Councillor J. Lloyd Gorrlll was re-electcd for his sixth auccessi/e term. represent- li-ig the East Ward. with B9 vote: over his opponent, Mr. Willard Muttart.

In the West Ward Mr. Clarence Steele was elected in l three- corncred contest with a plurality of 4i over his nearest competitor. Mr. H. T. Holman. Jr. Mr. Leo Wood ran third.

The funeral of John A. Griffith. which was largely attended. was held yesterday morning from hi: late residence. 44 Weymouth Street. to 5t. Dunstan’: Basilica; Where Requiem High Mun was celebrated by Rev. David ‘Mc- Taguo, who ciao officiated, st the grave.

During the offertory of the Mass the "Miseremlnl Mei" was ‘render- ed by Mr. Albert. Blanchard and

n

Rev, Bernard Gillis. _ '

Occupying neat: in the smctuary were Rev. Monsignor McDonald and Rev. W. McCai-diie.

The members of the Knights of’ Columbus. of which the deceased was a member for many years. pre- ceded the hearse.

Honorary pail-bearers wereMessrs. John Connolly. Leo F. MacDonald, Alban Farmer. Michael Conway and Dr. W.J.P. MacMillan.

Active pail-bearers were: Ernest Seller, W. A. Gaudet. Frank Fraser. Thos Whelan. George Mich- ael and Ja-mes Harrell.

Interment was in the ccirnetery. '

Catholic

The death occurred of John R. ltfucFodyen, Kenslngtcn, after a brief illness at the P. E. I, Hos- pital, Charlottetown, on January 22, 1950, aged 42 years. He was the son of the late Mr. Tweedy MaeFodyen and Mrs. Prudence MacFndven, Charlottetown. l-Ie is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie MacFiidyen (nee Lillie Warren) and two daughters, Elsie and Betty, mother and two sisters. (Janie) Mrs, Albert lvlacKenzle and (Eliza) Mrs. John MacKenzle, one brother, Ccell,

Mr. MacFadyen served overseas in World War II with the Royal Canadian Dragoons, 1941-1945,

The funeral was held front his late residence to the United Church, Kensington, on January

24 at 2 p.m., where service was conducted by Rev. L. M, Murray. The hymns sung were: “The Lords My Shepherd", and "Abide With Me“, “The Old Rugged Cross" wus- sung by a trio, Mr, Murray. Mr. Brown and Mr. Taylor. In- torment was made in the People's Cemetery, Kcnslngton. The pall- bearers were Willis Oatway, Silas MucFarlane, George Reeves, Edgar Reeves, Garnet Warren and Lee Campbell.

The military service at the grave was conducted by the Cana- dian Legion, Kenslngton Branch.

The funeral service for the late Miss Georgie Ramsay who passed away suddenly on Wednesday was held from her late residence in Unionvale on Friday Feb. 8 and was conducted by her minister, Rev. I-I. M. Burgess who was as- sisted by Rev. W. G. Dickson.

The main service was held in the O'I..eary Church of the Naz- arene and was very largely at- tended thus testifying to the es- teem in which the deceased young lady was held by all who knew her. The service was conducted by Rev. H. M, Burgess who brought a comforting message on Heaven. Rev. W. G. Dickson read the Scripture and led in prayer. A fine solo was sung by Mrs. H. M. Burgess. Interment was in the Mount Royal Cemetery.

The late Miss Ramsay has not been in good health for the past several years but she always bore her illness with patience and Christian fortitute. She was an‘ earnest. follower of her Lord and Master.

She leaves to mourn her loss her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ramsay and the following sisters

Alex MacLeod and C. H. Black. The active pallbearers were Dr. R11. Barrett, J.E.H. Worth, SKI‘. Green. l-LL. Hardy. Dr. D.T. Waye and W. W_. Lord.

FUNERAL AT LONG CREEK — The funeral of the late Mrs. John MacLeod, Long Creek, was held yesterday afternoon. A short serv- ice at her late residence was fol- lowed by service in Long Creek Bap- tist Church. The services were con- ducted by Mr. Ramsay assisted by Mr. Barbour. Pallbearers were David Enman, Neil MacKenzie, Malcolm Lamont, Fred Stretch, Norman Stretch. Gordon Ward.

Interment was in the Church cemetery. The inauguration at Prince of

Wales College of a “Samuel Robertson Memorial Lecture" to commemorate the life and work of one of Prince Edtvard Island‘s most distinguished educationalists was announced at the College yes- terday. The lccturc will be given once a year by an eminent speak- er on some topic in the field of learning, public affairs, or inter- national relations, and it will be open and free of charge to the general public. ,

The first of thcse annual lec- tures will be delivered on Wed- nesday evening, March 22. by Dr. Alexander E. Kerr, President of Dalhousle University and one of Canada’; best known educational- -ists and public speakers. The Sub- ject of his address will be an- nounced later.

A fine portrait of Dr. Robert- son has been secured and it will be unveiled on the evening of the lecture by Mrs. Robertson.

His Worship Mayor B, Earle MacDonald was rc-elected Mayor in the civic elections yesterday, de- feating his two opponents. past Councillors M. A. Former and N. W. Liowthei- with pluralitics of 107 and 399 votes respectively‘. The Mayor polled 1,123 votes, Mr. Farmer, 1.016 and Mr. Lowther 724. The Maycrailiy vote totalled 2.8m out of an eligible voting list of approximately 3.900.

Three new members were elected to the City Council. They arc ‘Mr. Arthur Gormley representing Ward One, Dr. L. E. Prowse from Ward Five and a former Councillor, Mr. George R. Keefe from Ward Four. Councillor W.H. Beaten was re- turned in \‘Vurd Three. defeating Mr. A. R. Maclunis by 45 votes. Cflunclllor Beaten received 143 votes against 98 for Mr. MacInnis. Mr. Gormley had a 28 vote maj- ority over Mr. Simon P. Paoli in Ward One, lending in both East and West polls of the ward to re- ceive 172 votes against 144 for Mr. Paoli. .