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\ > . ‘aooarrs rt s. r. can. ,-, Rev. Arum Oran, 3A. 9.0.. mmmer

roruum rrosrnssas-A de- flglfliilBridgfpu-ty was given by ‘JlmJJohn Camera: at m pretty

this on lriday -w she invited friends in for four tables. Mrs. Waiter Higgins. Kent entertained her friends at a Io tful bridge Thursday after- and again on Thursday even- ‘ing of last week.

C. i. STAFF CORRESPONDENT Fur. itupb Morton, of the our- qdian Pmu. Halifax. is taking ov- gr the duties of staff w. nd» ent of the Canadian Press for this

vinoe. His headquarters will be

QIIIIOQYIC‘ n WhQPQ hb Wu] in co-operation with the local Iibwflepers. Mr. A. D. Merkel. At- lflntic Superintendent o; the Can- adian Press who accompanied Mr. Morton to Oimrlottetown. returns to Kellie: this morning.

'-OIIARITY BBIDGE-Mre. flar- old Kuestis entertained the ladies 0f St. Paul's Parish on Wednesday evening for twelve tables of Bridge, and ..Auction. The prism were won by Mrs. W. J. Sullivan and Mrs. Warren Pope for Bridge; Mrs. J. L. Perry and Mrs. Joseph Hickey for Auction. A program of music added to the enjoyment of the ev- ening. At the conclusion of play a dainty lunch was served. The pro- ceeds were in aid of the poor-S

MASQUEBADE SKATE-A most successful masqueryle skate spon- sored by _the Nurses’ Alumnae of the City Hospital was held at the Arena Rink FridayevoningAlar-ge nilmber_ of skaters participated while a large number of premen- aders enjoyed the sight of many van-colored and original costume! and excellent music by the League of the Cross Band. The prize win- ners-were as follows: 1 Miss Mar- garet Townshend (absent minded professor); 3 Miss Marion Cudmore (squow~andpapoose>;-3 Min Gladys Craig (powder puff). Gentlemen: 1 Mr. Leighton Warren (Indian); 2 Mr. James Fraser (clown); 3 Mr. Robes-t Devereaux (Mounted Police). The door prise was won by Miss Mary. Walsh.

—-EDIEIDI'HON COURT — Mr. George M. Matthews, Magistrate for Prince County, held Court in Sum- merslde on Friday. There were sev- eral cases before the Court. A man fromfit. louis, charged with an in- ar ment of the Customs Act, was found guilty and fined $50.00 and costs or one month in jail. A man from Palmer Road ‘was tried for an offense under the Ebrclse Act and fined‘ $100.00 and costs or three months in_ Jail. A case brought by the R. c. M. P. against a Summer- alde man for violation of the Pro- hibition Act. was uismlase‘. A case, tin which a man resident at Malpe- was charged with wilfully

of Fisheries and had been left on the wharf, was tried by Mr. Mat- thews. The accused was alleged to have let the gas leak out. After hearing the evidence, the Magistrate returned a verdict of not guilty. Mr, Ilhane A Campbell for the accused and Mr. W. Henry Noonan for the Crown-Q.

The funeral of the late Mr. R. Bl Sterne, which was held yester- day afternoon. was very largely gattendad. There was a short serv- ice at the residence of Mr. G. D- Wright conduc‘ ‘ by Rev. Hugh Miller, Rev. J. M. Maclbeod and Rev. Innea Fraser, Rector cf 5t. George's Anglican Chin-ch, New Glasgow. N. S. At St. James Church the service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Moorhead Lqate, assisted by Rev. Mr. Fraser. , The mourners were Mr. Ralph Sterne. Mr. , Haldane Sterne, Ill‘. G. D. Wright, Mr. Wil- 11am Brehairt, Rov- Innes III’. lknest Coffin. 1h. J. ll 111'. George MacDonald, Mr. Ed- wardiMcKee, Dr. Ledwell, m. Harri Sterne, Dr. J. S. Jenkins. Mr. Sephen McMurrer. g His; Worship Mayor Kennedy, the Gty Council and the Water (Jomriissioners also attended the funeral of the former civic official. ‘The members of the Gyro Club al- so atiended in a body. _ The pail bearers were Messrs.

as. e, P. E. Palmer, Harry C. [n _, Geo. M. Moore, Gordon ‘Worth and H. I1. Roll.

Interment was in the People's

Fraser, Stems,

sublect of this sketch was Charlottetown Royalty, on l7, I1, and died in loo 0a- Qlifornia, January 24, 1936. He

I-ECEIVIS TlllGII-AI — Mk. John I“ ‘oft-this-eity re- ceivod a telegram Fflday from his

sad news of -tlie death c! her husband Judson. rt-‘Bell of Los Getos. California.

-Zv~. —COUb’.l‘Y (IOURT—-'I'I'Ie case of Brenton Hudson vs. Bruce Mc- Naught, tried at Alberton October term, 1084, was beforetJudge lnman in the County Court Friday at Sum- inerside. when the argument Was heard. This is an action for $180.00 for negligent driving of a motor vehicle on the highway opposite the plaintiff's farm at Cascumpec, when a mare weighing 1600 lbs. was killed by an automobile driven by the de- fendant. The Judge stated be would give iudgment at the first day of the March term at Albcrton. Heath Strong KC, for plaintiff, J. Watson McNaught, Kcnsingtcn, for defend- ant,—S.

DEATH OF WM. J, O'LEARY-— The death of William J. Oleary, scn of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oleary. Rlchibucto, well-known in Saint John, occurred recently at his home in Dayton, Ohio. where he was employed as an electrical en- gineer. He was a brother of Midst Rev. Henry J. OLeary, Archbishop of Edmonton, the late Bishop L. Obeary of Charlottetown and Fred Oleary of Campbellton. He was a half brother of the late Richard OLeary, Richit-ucto: Mrs. George V. Mclnerney, Saint John, and Arthur O'Lear_v, Richibucto. The funeral was held in Dayton. (New Freeman, St. John),

Wms BIRTHDAY cans-Mrs. P. Martin, 240 Grafton St, was the lucky winner of Moore r2 Mcbecdb Anniversary Cake. Although only one prize was advertised, two addi- tional names were drawn and were awarded consolation prizes. The second prize, a pair of Madeira em- broidered plllowslips, was won by Mary Butler, 106 Ddrchester St., and the third prize, a ladies’ purse, was won by Mary Callaghan, 89 Rich- mond St. The drawing was done by Miss Allie Macleod. T2 Rochford St. Mr. Arthur Gaudet, of the Pat- riot, and lifr. Ian Burnett of The Guardian acted as scrutineere. The drawing took place at 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon in the ladies’ department on the ground floor. A large number of interested specta- tors were on hand to witness the drawing. About 8,000 tickets were entered. '

TUESDAY

f-ZERO WEATllElb-‘Ilie week- end was very cold in Summer-side and the Western part of the Prov- ince. Zero weather jirevailed on Sunday and during the night drop- ped to i7 below and in more ex- posed parts to 20 below. Tipiish reported 21 below. Reports all al- ong the line gave indications of below more weathers-S.

The community of Richmond learned with regret of the death of Miss Annie Comm at her home on Dec. 19 after only]. few days sickness at the age of i3 years. She was of a very mild disposition having endeared herself to her sor- rowin; parents. brothers and sist- ers w. well as to her school chums. The death of her little brother George followed in a few days after which made, it doubly sad. The funeral was held at the Im- maculate Conception Church, Wel- lington on Dec. 20th, thn Requiem mass being sung by Rev. Urban Gillis. Nearer My G-Od to Thee was feelingly rendered by her school mates the Misses Doris Noonan. Erma. Gaudet and Jenna MOEHMB- The pail bearers were Desmond Gaudet, Arnold Mclimtee, Basil Mc- Dougal, Jack McNeili, Vernon Birch and Leslie McDougal.

APROMINENT IARMBR PASSB5—Many friends in Bum- merside learned with regret on Monday, Jan. 28th, of the passing on that day about 12:30 noon. 0f m. Herbert Irving, a prominent rmident and successful farmer of Hills River near Alberton. ,Mr- Irving had been ill for some time. but it was hoped that he would recover. Mr. Irving. had resided all his life in Hills River and was most highly esteemed by all who knew him. 'l"herc are left to cher- ish his memory, his widow, former- Ly Laura Champion; ilhree sons. James, Kenneth and John and one daughter. Eleanor, all residing a1, home. James had been working in New Brunswick, but was called home on account of his father's illness. l-lc arrived last Thursday. One brother, William of Alberton; and two sisters, Mrs. Nlijah Gard and Miss Mill-Kent Irving both of Mill River are also left to mourn. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved IarniIyPS.

MARRIAGiL-At Canoe Cove on

Saturday evening Jan. 19th inst, by Rev. 11K. Roll. BA. Frederick Melbourne MacPhaii of Argyle

prcsenceof fifty invited guests. The

pink crepe trim- the marriage altar and . formed a picture frame

sister" EVIDIGIIIIQ conveying the

m; m; Dawson and two chil- dren Myron. ‘and Margaret ‘ of North men are spending a very pleasant week in Jrentown the guest of the formers sister. lvfrs.

Margaret Reeves.

TAKING AGRICULTURAL COURSE-Among tihe students nt- tepding the Agricultural Course be- ing held in Prince of Wales College are: Melvin Hyde, Reich moi-film Jack Macmillan. Cornwall, and Keith Bryenton, Union Road.

The three-act comedy, "It Pays to Advertise", resented at the Strand ‘Theatre l night to a. capacity house, was an outstanding success. The play, which was under the aus- pices of the Y. M. C. A., was gay and entertaining throughout. The characters were well drawn and the many humorous scenes were de- picted in a delightful manner.

PAINFUL MISHAPQOhn Strain, a returned soldier, was found about 5 o'clock yesterday morning on Hillsbotro Street in~ front of the residence of Mrs. H. Iowa. with both hands and feet frozen. He was heard moaning, and was at cncs taken in. later removed to the P. E. Island Hospital. where his condition last evening was report- ed considerably improved. lirffcrts to restore circulation in the limbs have succeeded. Whether or not amputation would be necessary could not be decided until today hospital authorities stated.

(CI. By Guardian's Special Wire)

MONTE-EAL, Jen. 28—Net pro- fits of the Canadian Pacific Rail- wfly Company in i934 showed an increased of $8,521,017. according to an announcement by the cflmtpany today. Net profits for the 12 months ended Dee. 31, were $24,384,023 as compared with $20,862,105 in 193s. Gross earnings in 1934 at $125,542,- 964 showed an increase of $11.- 273366 against $114,269,688 in 1933. For the month of December net profits recorded a decline of $74,- 089 at 8.171.408. Gross earnings were $10,706,789 comparison with 8.912.738 in Doc. 1933 while work- ing expenses were $7,534,371, in- cluding pensions, an increase cf $88,031 over the same period the previous year. '

Mr. Willi-am Bernard, Hunter River, P. E, 1., celebrated his o" i‘ hundredth birthdayonJanJiBorn in Devonshire, Eng, 1835, came to P. E. 1., at the age of 7 years. He was accompanied on the voyage by his parents and two sisters. They first settled on that inert o! land now in ssemi of Barnaby Won- nacot, Greenvale- Although quite young he remembers the hazardous trip across the Atlantic in a sail- ing veasel. Charlottetown was the site of the landing.

At the ago cf 21 years he mar- riod Margaret Proud and first settled at Millvale and a few years later moved to the site of his pre- sent home at Hunter River. In 1902 Mrs. Bernard died, he then mar- ried Sarah Corney who died in 1032. From his first marriage l2 children were born, 9 of whom are still living. viz. John. first born. died in infancy, Jothn (second born) and George, OTeary, P. l‘. It, Hannah (Mrs- Walter Whitlock). William», Henry and Waiter, all of Hunter River. Elizabeth (Mrs. J. Grant), Margaret Ann (Mira. Lama-rd), and Silas, Concom, New Hampshire: Adrline and James (deceased).

Besides the above mentioned children there are also living 4'1 Hand children, 96 great-grand- children , and one great-great- grand child.

Mr. Bernard was typical of the hardy, peraerving settlers, and en- joyed the beat of health all through his extended span of life to the present day. He never lost a (by from work on account of bod- ily illness, though often exposed to the many diseases that raged unchecked at those times.

He was a carpenter by trade and worked many hours per day in order to support his large family. When he settled in Hunter River. every acre was covered by woods, so hewasawitnesa as well ash lnilder during the many changes that wnt on as the present settle- ment grew to its extent and num- ber oi citizens who surround him today.

Although he has arrived wt the 100th milestone, he is quite active, intellect bright and does not show ili effects owing to the active and busy life he has led.

Mr- Bernard always played the part of a good citizen. possessed of a kindly disposition and willing to offer his belp whenever the need appeared. He is a member cf the Hunter River United Church.

WEDNESDAY

—llIGlI RECORD — Bluenose Beauty, a mature Holstein cdw, bred and owned by Walter M. Iiea, Vic-

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room was oherrrdngly decorated .4,

Sui‘! ’ noon in St. Paul's

a the Venerable Archdeacon White ' other

cf Stmimemoe pilots‘ clergyman from outside t were: Rev. W. J.

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ern ‘rrust Company is in Char- lottetown at present.

CONDITION IS SATISFAC- TORY-Mr. John Strain who was found early Monday mowing with both‘ hands and feet badly fmsen was removed yestexiay ,irom the Prince Edward Island Hospital to the Charlottetown l-lcqiital. His condition is fairly satisfactory, al- though it is

necessary. .

‘Assurance that the Potato Mar-

keting Act, with provision for the keting of the product and the pre-

would go into effect in the Mari- time Provinces and Ontario on Friday next, Feb. 1, was given The

Trainer, marketing agent under the Act for this Province, on his return from Ottawa.

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PHILATIIEA CLASS MEETS- Otn Thursday evening the Philathea class of the Charlottetown Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. W.J. Drake, 191 Grafton. Street. Miss Annie Watson, President of the class was in the chair. Follow- ing n worship period a letter from Dr. Clark, one of the church mis- sionaries in India, thanking the the donors for Christmas gifts was read. Dr. Clark also gave a very interesting word picture of the buildingspgardcns and Work as it is carried on in her district. Mn. J,A. Clark had a. map which was used to give a geographical picture of the different stations. After the business part of the meeting was over, Miss Abbie Robertson gave a lesson in button hole making. Mira. make served a very nice lunch which was followed by a sing song led by Miss Watson and Miss

present, fourteen.

Mrs. Bemsrd MacCormack, whose maiden name was Margaret Btowe, departed this life at her home in West Covehead, P. E. 1.. on Octo- ber d, 1994. at. the advanced age of 82 years, having survived her late husband fifteen years. An un- fortunate fall in the early summer had resulted in a broken arm, from which however, with skilled care she had recovered, despite her age But seemingly the shook to her system had been too severe, and for some months Mrs. MacCormuik had been confined to her bed, un- derthelovingcarc fhertwo daughters, _Lydia. fro Moncton. and Belle at home. Slowly however, her strong constitution weakened. with occasional rallies until Octo- ber sixth when she passed to her eternal reward She left to mourn her loss four sons and two daugh- ters, seventeen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The sons surviving tbeirtmother are Joseph Dunoaruand John. Stirling in Char- lottetown, and James Henry and Charles Melville in Brackley mint; and the surviving daughters are Lydia, Mrs. Wallace Dyrnent of Moncton, N.B., and Sadie Belle, Mrs Cecil Mayo, living on the home pliwe in West Covehead. In the

A. Wilson, B.Sc. the funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Christie, M. A., of York, in 8t. James United Church, West Cove- head, nearby her late home, and her remains were buried in the cemetery of the old church, beside her husband's grave. The pail bear- ers were Messrs. Iewls MaoCallum, Albert Proude, Edmund MacMillan, John Chandler and Colin Macllure.

THURSDAY

FIR-E UNDEBWRITEBS-At the annual meeting of the Prince Ed- ward Island Board of Fire Under- writers held ‘Tuesday, the following officers were elected: S. T. Higgs, president; J. A. Webster, vice pres- ident; Mr. C. A. Beer was re-ap- pointed secretary.

RETURNS FROM OTTAWA- Hon. G. Shelton Sharp, mniater of Pubiicworks, returned this week from Ottawa. and Saskatoon, his visit to the latter place being in connection wtih the recent annual meeting of the Canadian National Silver Pox Breeders‘ Association of which Mr. Sharp is a past presid- ent. Premier MacMillan is expected home Saturday from Ottawa, where with Hon. H. F. MscPhee, Attorney General, he 1s urging

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Guardian last evening by Mr. J. J.

Davida Baiker. Number cf members '

absence of her minister Rev. ‘Ihos. ‘

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DILANIY — . Read, tit-Montreal, re- turned with Pr. M. Delaney, who had been visiting there, and will take up his residence at Wellington as assistant to Dr. Delaney-S.

FAMILY BBRIAVID - The death occurred at New f“ . . N. S, on January 12, 1985, of Wil- liam Spur-goon, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacDonald, aged two months. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald from Martinvalc, P. E. 1., extend their sincere sympathy. ,

am sssrsr ‘pa. Raymond

The death of Mr. James C. Boyd occurred in Cornwall on Hudson, New York, on January 23rd. Mr. Boyd visited St. Peters, Prince Ed- ward Island, many summers, where h; had many friends. He was a man of sterling character who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves a widow, formerly Mlle Annie McLeod, of St. Peter's Bey, who will have deepest sym- pathy in her sad bereavement.

RAILWAY MAN RETIRES- Among the employees of the Island

Division whose application for retir-ment was granted at the lad. meeting of the Pro- vident Flllld Board is Ariel C.

Howatk. C. N. R, Conductor. Mr. Howati, entered the service as a brakeman about 35 years ago and in duo time was promoted to con- ductor. Ha was courteous and oblig- ing to the travelling pilbiic. knew his businem well and performed it to the entire satisfaction of the company. His friends hope Mr. Howatt will long be spaced to enjoy the sweets of retired life. At present Mr. I-Iowatt is enjoying a well earned vacation at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edson Clark, North Adams, Mass.

Friends learned with regret on Wednesday morning of the sudden passing the previous evening of Mary Palmer Mountain, widow of the late James Mountain, or‘ Sum- rnerside. Mrs. Mountain. resided with her son Charles, and was in nor usual health until Friday last, when she complained of not feeling well. On Tuesday evening she took a sudden weak spell and passed quietly away. Mrs. Mountain was .6 years of age, and was a native of Jaspe, Quebec. Since her marriage she had resided on Prince Edward Island. Her early married life was spent at Alma, West Prince, but later the family movcd to Summer- side. Mrs. Mountain was a quiet, un- assuming woman with many fine characteristics, which endeared her to all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Slic was a. devout member of the Presbyterian Church and was quite active in the work of tbs church. t

'I‘hcre are left to cherish her mem- cry. three sons, Charles, Lea and Alfred, ail of Summer '-' ; and one step-daughter, Mrs. Sadie Wood of Boston. Much sympathy is ex- tended to the bereaved family. The funeral takes place on Thurs. day afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence to the People's Cem- etery.—S.

-QIIIET WEDDING — A quiet wedding was solemnized - at St. Mary's Convent Chapel on ‘Iueeday, when Miss Bernadette DesRochcs, R.N., daughter of Mrs. DesRoches, Mlscouche, and the late Adolphe DeeRoches, was united in marriage to Joseph Jerry Richards, scn of Mr. and Mrs. George Richards, oi Summer-side. Rev. Dr. Monaghan, of Mlscouche, celebrated the Nuptial Mass. The bride was tastefully at- tired in a blue suit, with hat and accessories to match. She was at- tended by her couski, Miss B ‘ Gaudet of Wellington and w. Wil- fred Gallant ably supported the groom. Immediately after the cer- emony the wedding party had breakfast at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richards. leaving later on the morning train for Moncton, NS, for a short hon- eymocn. The bride was well known in Summerside, having been on the staff of Gourlies Drug Co. Ltd, for some time. She later took up nurs- ing in Moncton, graduating inst year. The groom is a valued cm- ployee of the Olleary-Cold Storage plant. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Richards will reside in Sum- merslde for a time before making their home in OIcary. The Guard- ian joins their many friends in best wishes for the future-S.