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MONDAY rsnuvn mo! i WED-Mrs. Catherine _Doyle Schenectady

New York. announces the engage-' ment of her daughter, Mary Virkin- i, to Andrew M. Anderson of Pough- keepsie. N. Y., marriage to take place it Schenectady, June 29. (Miss Doyle i, g, niece of'Dr. I. E. Croken of charlottetown. and of James.’ B. oroken of Summerfield.)

PASSED AWAY_-—'l‘he death occur- fail at his home in Kingston Iiriday ev-ning of Mr. Daniel T. Fraser aged 73, a well known and highly respect- ed farmer.‘ Mr. Fraser was in the city on s. ursday and yesterday was working as usual but after supper became quite ill and suddenly passed away. Mr. Fraser was a deacon in (he Baptist Church and a’ school trustee for many years. He leaves a widow and one son John A. Fraser or the Customs and four daughters.

earns Mari HERE-After visit-

‘ iiig almost all the Guernsey herdson

the Island, Ml‘. H. C. Roper, Guern- sey Field Man for ‘the Maritime Pro- vinccs, reports a considerable im- provement in type and in milk pro- duction. He has noticed additions to iiiany herds and a tendency to refuse io part with any stock. Mr. Roper hails from Princeport, N. S., and is accompanied by Mr. Howard R. Ryan of 'I‘ruro. He will address New Bruns- wick farmers at, their fourth Guern- my Field Day on June 25th.

-HOTEL TO BE MOVED-The C. N R. Hotel building on the corner si Water and Eustane Streets, Sum- rncrside. has been bought by the pro- prietor. Mr. Ahearn, formerly of Borden. and is being moved on to the large vacant lot at the back oi Taylor and MacNeillb garage and when placed in position will face on Hanover Street. This is one of the largest buildings to be moved iii one unit for many years at Summer- side. The site from which the hotel is being moved has been acquired by the McColl Frontenac ‘Oil Co. who are puttingin a series of large tanks for an up to date filling sta- tion and garage. S.

PSLANDER GETS CALL TO COL- LEGE TOWN-Rev. George Morris. B. D.. who for i119 P159 m7" 3'9"‘ has been pastor of the United Church of Canada at Debec, N’: 13., has-ac- cepted a call to the historic church at Stanstcad. Quebec. Mr.‘ Morris is a native of Granville in this Prov- ince, and has held pastorate: at Ken- gmgton, Tryon and Summerside. He has this week been attendinB 90mm" ence at Sackville, and u takinS ad- vantage of ti’!!! 0595i“ i1° P” “ m“ ing visit‘ to his old home in Gran- ville. His transfer to the MOIIi-"Bi and Ottawa Conference took Vi!“ Oil the opening day of the “mum” conference in Sackville. Sianstead. to which place he and hi4 “m” m‘ tend moving the first of July. is the home of Wesley!!! C°ii°l°- “d i‘ situated in the Eastern iownshil) i" what is sometimes called the Switz-, eriand of Canada.

The followlrll ieiemm- ‘in "P" to the request for information with respect. to the appropriation of 530°.‘ 000 for a C. N. R. hotel at Charlotte- town, was. received on Saturday b! Mr. S. A. MacDonald, president 0i the Association Boards of Tradei

"Railway estimates are usually voled in totals in Commons alter details are examined and discussed by select committee. Amount for ho- tel at. Charlottetown is included in the tbtll vote.

fflgd.) R. H. Jenkins."

Mr. MacDonald, on receipt of the telegram, wired back:

"Thcmton wires Guardian in view of heavy hotel commitments already in hand not practicable to undertake further expenditures on thil "Wilm- during ms but intention m armed next year if r-arliament WWW/ii‘- Confer with other Island "represent- aiives,”

The following reply was receiver“

"Replying your wire, initial W" has been approved by Parliamlhi but reasonable time must be given in carry out details. Have conferred with other members.

iigd.) R. l-l. Jenkins."

The many friends of m. Nelson Rsttenbuq apdfamily of this oil-ii will sympathise witlrtliem in the double bereavement which has fallen upon uiaar. 0a hbrulfy sand. Mr- nrirenmirn William freon Ratteabury paaaed away at ll Paso. Texas, and on May 91th. his nephew William I. Rattanbury, In. amt in a "while. sank. boaviili- ~

‘memo t5. wuliqr a. flatten- bim ll‘ Qltft tba Island some fill! veal-a igo. when quite‘ a ‘yearns all" and settled-la ll Paao wbare be bad

"Willi"? he lost there approximately

He amassed considerable wealth and had large interests in Mexico. but °Wil1I to troubled conditions in that

I quarter of a million dollars about “l! yours ago. I-le is survived by two. sons John Edward and William H. He was a native of the New London district and was one of seven broth- BIB, Ill OI Wl10m have passed Qwgy except Mr. Nelson Rattenbury of this city. I

He ls survived by two brothers Roland B., and Morton. both of Win- nipeg, and two sisters, Mrs. L. Moon- ey, Tampa, Fla, and Miss Milfred F. of Winnipeg.

One brother Reginald was killed at Vlmy during the Great War.

The death of Mr. Peter Mc- Court, which occured in this city on Saturday evening. scvcrs another link with the past and removes from Charlottetown and the Province a highly esteemed citizen. '

There are left to mourn his widow, formerly Miss‘ Fanny ,8. Byrne, of Georgetown; three sons. Fred in Montreal. Leo. in Ontario, Byrne, ln British Columbia, and one daughter. also in British Columbia, to whom The Guardian extends sympathy.

TUESDAY

WILL CONDUCT CLINIC — Di‘- T. B. Acker arrived in Charlottetown via the l-iochelaga yesterday at boon .to conduct a clinic for crippled children at. the local Red ‘Cross station. l-le was sxguest at Rotary.

ISLAND GRADUATE — In m! list of successful candidates for Re- gistered Nurses which appeared m the Montreal newspapers of fifth in- stant, is the name of Miss Lorna. Weatherbie, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Weatherbic of Bellevue. Con- gratuiatlons.

"WESTERN SENATOR HERE- Senator and Mrs. J. C. Schaifner of Winnipeg, arrived in the city on Saturday evening. The Senator has taken a few days off from his duties at Ottawa while Parliament is in session for a short tour of the Mari- iimes. Yesterday he drove to Souris. the guest of Mr. Donald Nicholson, exM. P. on a visit to his ~old friend Senator McLean. He has been in the Senate since 1917 and owns a large ranch in Manitboa. He and Mrs. Schaffner left this morning for Halifax. '

The following delegates‘ from out- side the Province arrived last even- ing to attend the all-Canada Con- ference and Prince Edward Island Convention of Churches of Christ which opens Wednesday morning at 9.20 in the Central ChristianiChurch of this city: _

Geo. H. Stewart, Winnipeg, Man; Mrs. Geo. H. Stewart. Winnipeg, Man: Rev. W. G. Charlton, St. Thomas. Ont.: Mrs. W. G. Charlton, St. Thomas. Ont; Amos Tovell, Guelph, One; Dr. Fred Wallace, Hai- ifax. N’. 5.; Mrs. Fred Wallace, Hali- fax. N. S.; Rev. Dr. W. C. MacDou- gall, Toronto. Ont; Rev. Hugh B. Kilgour. Toronto, Ont; Miss Marlon V. Royce, Toronto, Ont; Rev. W. J. Johnston, St. John, N. E; Mrs. W. J. Johnston. St. John, N, 3.; Rev, R. L. Morton. St. John. N. B.;~ E. M. Mc- Dougail, West Gore, N. S.

ENTEBTAINED-Mrs. Henry M. Jenkins entertained delightfully at the tea hour on Wednesday, in hon- or of her sister-in-law, Mrs. R. H. Jenkins. wife of the member for queen's. Prince Edward Island, who b her house guest at orient. The tea table was centred with pink and mauve sweet peas, surrounded with tall mauve candles. while. pink snap- dragons and roses were used to dec- orate the rooms. Mrs. D. MacLaueh- lan presided at the tea table for the first hour and Mrs. R. Harvey the second hour. Mrs. R. A. Kembray cut the ices. Assisting in serving were‘ Mrs. H. M. Giles, Mrs. Fra M. Stanford and Miss M. Jenkins. al- gary Herald.

DEATH OI‘ NOTED PREACHER:- Newa has been received in this city of the " death in ' ‘“ Indiana. of Rev. James Mohoater. who was to have been one of the loading speakers at‘ the ail-Canada conference and Prince Edward Island. Convent-ion of the Churches of Christ, which is to meet in Charlotte- town Wednesday morning. Mr, Mo-. horter suddenly passed away just on the eve of bis departure for Prince Edward Island. Before attending the convention ha bad planned to spend a faw days with Rev. WQH. Harding at. his summer cottage in Coleman and Mr. Harding aspected him iaat Wednesday evening. but on that date be reservoir a wire of rile sudden dc- aliaa. l

Mr. and Mrs. 0. F. Hutcheaon. aadllilbiotlmwholtiillilfl- maarbsrod, motored frcrrydbariotta-

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last, are being cordially welcomed home after an absence ‘ of almost four months.

The death of Miss Maude Mac- Dougall on Sunday, May 26th. came as a great shock to her relatives and friends.

‘There are left to mourn their ir- reparable loss an aged father and mother, who in their sad bereave- ment, accept in loving obedience. God's Holy Will, realizing that the short separation here isibut b. pre- paration for an eternity of happi- ness with their loved ones in Heav- en.

On the morning of May 22nd, 1929 there passed- peacefully away at the home of his daughter. Mrs. John M. McIeod Mt. Hope, William James McLeod of (Red House) Bay Fortune after a lingering illness of seven years, in which he was never heard to complain. The late Mr. MacDonald was the eldest of the family of Ralph and (Annie Conoham) MacDonald‘ was born in Fnirhaven, Masks.- on Oct. Si), i850. and was therefore in the 79th year of his age. When quite young his parents returned to P. E. I. Their are left to mourn their loss. his widow. four sons and one daught- er. George Bracken, Bay Fortune. Joseph Newton. Belmont, Mass, Wil- liam Herman, Winthrop, Mass, Rob- ert Clinton, now of Cambridge, Mass. and Ida M. wife of John M. MacLeod Mt. Hope, also. one brother John MacDonald of Fortune Bridge. The funeral was held. Friday, May 24th. Service at the house was conducted by the Rev. Thomas Constable. of Dundas afterwhlch the remains were taken to Bay Fortune where service

at the church and grave were conducted by the Rev. A. D. MacDonald. of Bay

Fortune and Souris. The following acted as pall bearers. ’ Norman MacSwoin. Richard Cur- ran, Allen MacLeod, John MacGcwan Angus MacDonald. John MacPhee.

‘SHOWER 1N BEDEQUE-Jeast Thursday evening Mrs. Calvin Leard entertained at her oommodious res- ldence in Bedeque in honor of Miss Sophie Henderson, daughter of Mrs. Alex. Henderson of Bedeque. whose marriage takes place in the hell’ future. There were 100 guest-S FY95- ent and when all were assembled in the large living room. a huge "Wed- ding Cake" was carried in and placed before the guest of honor. On bcin; cut the ingredients were found to consist of a shower of lovely and beautiful_gifts for the bride-to-be. Miss Hester Inman and Mrs. Orville Johnson opened the many P165911“ and presented them with their ac- qompauylng verses to Miss Hender- son, who thanked one and all for their kindness in remembering her in such a. tangible wayxAmong the iovIely gifts was a beautiflll pair of oandlesticks and tray. a iamilvjieir- loom which belonged to Miss Hend- ersonts grandmother. The evening was spent in music. several fine so- los and duets rendered by 50"" °i the guests being very much apprec- iated. Delicious rerreshments were served by the hostess before the party dispersed. S.

The steamship "Amie," formerly the "Brantfl the property of Inter- national Fresh Fish Ltd., has been seized as a result of action taken by Captain Burke and members of the crew. The vessel for the past two months has been docked at Carragn- ‘er's\ Wharf where she has been fitted up for fish-collecting on the north coast of the Island. It is claimed by Captain Burke that 0. W. Norden. who is president of International Fresh Fish Ltd, and who has been in the province for several months left Charlottetown by the afternoon train after being threatened by him with seizure of the vessel if wages were not. paid to the crew, who have with- out remuneration been engaged in fitting the vessel for sea since April 23rd. _

The case will come up before Judge Stewart at the session’ of the Exchequer Court on Saturday.

The 7 ' Fresh Fish Cor- pora“ has been subsidized by the government for the purpose of pro- viding a fish-collecting service along the north snore of Prince Edward Is- land. The government is paying aiaoo per month to the Company for the operation of the boat.

As the low descending sun of May 20th. waa diaappea ‘neg from view there lay upon her bed of death, one whoaelaartnly career was about to close, and when the last shade of evening was" drawn dad darkness was usher-ed in andaoiemn stillness pre- vailed, tlia solder Catharine McKin- non took its flight to her eternal borne. . _

The lliflfllieortaga wa conducted to. the immaculate Conception Church. Brae. on Thursday morning.

of Requiem was celebrated by RB“ R. J. MacDonald, P. P., 8t Columba. assisted by Rev. Fathers A. J. Mac- intyre, Charlottetown, John A. Mac- Donald. P. P., Lot, '1, and R. F. Macq donaid, P. P., Brae, as Deacon, Sub- Deacon and Master of Ceremonies respectively. The Absolution was then solemnly given and all that was mortal of a true christian lady, was interred in the cemetery adjoining the church.

There are left to mourn three brothers End two sisters: Murdock. in U. S. A.. John, Stephen, Mary J. and Elizabeth at home, besides many other relatives and friends to whom The Guardian extends sincere sym- pathy.

The pall bearers were: Augustine Maclsaac, Austin McIntyre, William Morrisson. John Heirlilry, Art Lecky.’ Jas. W. Maclsaac. (R. I. P.)

- Relatives and friends were shocked to learn of the death of Mr. Ron- ald A. Stewart in the P. E. Island Hospital on April the 9th.He leaves two daughters. Mrs. Jas. Jenkins. and Mrs. Alex Hortonyof Bethel. Also two grandaughters Miss Marion Jenkins of Bethel and Mrs. A. B. Vessey of Charlottetown with whom he resided.

The pall bearers at the house were Solomon Mutch. W. W. Wood John Jenkins, Boswell Jenkins. Wm. Curran and Herbert Thomson, and at, the grave. Fred Robertson. J. W. Ballem, W. W. Wood. Solomon Mutch Roy Jones and Charles Rankin. Bles- sed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them. Rev. l4. 13.

WEDNESDAY.

ISLANDIIR DEAD-The death oc- curred suddenly at his home (4458 Alabama St, San Diego, Calif.) on May 24th, of Mr. Howard Craigg. l-ie leaves to inourn a sorrowing widow who was formerly Miss Eliza- beth Mclnnis, Earnscliffe, P. E. I.

RESTING EASILY-The many friends of Mr. Charles Moore. who was severely injured at the Railway Wharf Monday afternoon. will be pleased to learn that he has regain- ed consclousncss and late last night was reported as resting easily.

BIG INCREASE IN LOBSTER. CATCH — Mr. S. T. Gallant, In- ‘specter of Fisheries in conversation with a. Guardian reporter yesterday stated that the lobster catch for the month of May this year is greater by 300,000 pounds over that of the same month last year. He reports the cod- flsh fairly plentiful all along the coast.

The dcatll occurred at Kingston on Friday night of Mr. Daniel T. Fraser, one of the best known and most high- ly esteemed residents of that part of Queen's County. _

He leaves to mourn a widow, (nee Misc, Georgina Gill), one sori, John A. of the Customs Department, Char- lottetown, and four daughters, Mrs. Bertram Willis, Mrs. Ella MacDonald. Mrs. Elmer Younkcr, all of Kingston, and Mrs. Pearl McAlonen of Toron- to.

WRIGHT—MCKEE WEDDING-A quiet wedding took place at the resi- dence of Mr. arid Mrs. Leith Wright. 55 I-liilsboro Street, early Saturday morning. June 8th, when Miss Flor- ence S. Wright. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Wright was united in marriage to Mr. James T. McKee, Superintendent of the Mari- time Light and Power Co. The cere- mony was performed by Rev, Dr. Ramsay in the presence of the rela- _tlvcs of the contracting parties, who were unattended. After a delicious , wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Kee left by the M5 train on a honey- "10011 trill ililmilsh the Maritime Pro- vinces. The many wedding prgggms 0i 51W". Elli 811158, linen, etc., receiv- ed from friends at home and abroad testify to the popularity of the newly married cmlllie. 5111011! the presents was a beautiful mahogany cheater-

LAID T0 REST-The funeral of the late Peter McCourt. which was well rrtended, was held yesterday morning from the funeral parlors of M. ca essey to St. Dunstan! Cath- edrliwhereaRequiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. P. McMahon, D.D. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Wm. Moran, an Burnett. 0.0. Duffy. Rcube McDonald, John McKenna and D.J. Riley. The rnembera of the Benevolent Irish Society. of which the deceased was one of the oldest embers, preceded the hearse. Service at tbs grave was conducted by Rev. J. Sullivan. Fred and Byrne MeCqurt, eons of the deceased, arrived from Montreal to attend the funeral of their-father.

SCHOOL BOARD JIIITS-The regular, monthly meeting of the sonooi first was bold, last oveninl with Mr. J. P. Gordon presiding. Mr.

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Queen Square School was granted a year's leave of absence to continua his studies at St. Dunstan! Univer- sity and Mr. Wm. Iteddin was ap- pointed to the staff of Queen Square school lnhis place The resignation of Miss Vickerson, the vice-principal of Prince Street School was accepted with much regretand Miss Marion Douglas who has been acting vice- principal was appointed in her place. "The date of the closing of the schools for the summe holidays will be an- nounced in a. day or two. The resign- ation of Miss Ethel Messervey, B. A.. from the staff of Prince Street School was accepted with regret, and Miss Grace Douglas appointedln her place.

'—DEATH OF MRI CHARLES E. MACLEOD-There passed away on Sunday afternoon at his home in Stanley Bridge, Mr. Charles E. Mac- Leod at the age of 58 years. after a lingering illness. The deceased was a successful farmer of that district and was very highly esteemed byall who knew him. Mr.,MacIeeod took an active part in illl things for the good of the community in which he lived. There are left to mourn a kind and affectionate brother. six sisters, namely:—Mrs. A. S. MacKay, of Summerside; Mrs. Charles Barnes. Rwindale, Mass; Mrs. George Barney. of Whitefield. Mass: Mrs. Frank Gold- will, of Vancouver. and MrsrA. C. Stewart, of Victoria. B. 0.; and Mrs. Aubrey F. Brown on the homestead. to all of whom sincere sympathy is extended. The funeral took place on Tuesday from his late residence to the cemetery at New London and was largely attended. S.

—DEATII 0F MBSHOLLAND] LEARD-The community at Sum-l. merside were shocked to learn of the‘ death of Mrs. Holland Leard, of Sum- merside, in the Prince County Hos- pital on Monday evening, about 6.90. Mrs. Leard was in her usual health- on Saturday, but was taken suddenly; ill and was brought to the hospital on Sunday where everything possible was done for her, but she passed; peacefully away. She will be greatly missed in Summerside where she had lived for many years, as she was of a. quiet and sympathetic nature and a member of Trinity United Church.‘ Her husband predeceased her about‘ seven years ago. There are left to‘ mourn two daughters, Mrs. A. E. Large, of Summerslde and Mrs, W.: Schurman of Bédeque to whom The Guardian extends respectful sym-. pathy.-S. l

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-1.rr-"r-: 1.01m RESIDENT rassan i AWAY-The death occurred on Sun- I day at the home of his son, Mai Irving Ramsay, of Rosebank, Lot 4n with whom he resided, of one o!’ the oldest residents of that district, Mr. Albert Ramsay, at the ripe age» of 82 years. after‘only one week's

gllfless. He leaves a widow, six daughters and one son namely:- Mrs. C. B. Elliot, Lynn. Mass; Mrs. Russel Platte, Elmsdale; Mrs. John R. Dignan. Howlan; Mrs. George Ol- i iver, Albertcn; Mrs. Pearly Pridham. Montrose; Mrs. Edward Hardy, Milli River East, and Mr. Irving Ramasy| on the homestead to all of whomi The Guardian extends sincere sym-E pathy. The funeral took place on, Tuesday afternoon from his late res- ' idence to Bloomfield Cemetery, Rev. Mr. Elliott officiating. S.

t. Rev. Monsignor Maurice Mac-i Do ald, Parish Priest of St. Dun-_1 stan‘s Cathedral. Rev. A. J. McIntyre and Arthur McQuald. are in a critic- al state at the Charlottetown Hos- pital and Louis Dougan is suffering‘ grievous injuries from an accident yaterday morning about 11.15 ini which a. car owned and driven by Mr. W. J. Brown of this city was struck: by the Souris train as she was steaming into Charlottetown near the lbrpnrimental Farm. The ear was proceeding along a by-road connect- ing the Experimental Farm with the Malpeque road. Where the road meets the railroad track there is a slight ascent of five or six feet.