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City and Central

ROY'S TAXI - Dial 6660-0660. THE SHOE SALE continues at

Flt Rite Co. Ltd.

CRASWELL for letter Photo- graphs. "YOUR DOLLAR BUYS MORE as the HUGHES DRUG STORE."

FREDERICTON AND Breadal-

bane Christian Church. Sept. 25, vsuxs R-ADIO SERVICE. Pick Fredericton Sunday School 10 a.m. up and delivery. 204 Kent St.

:';:':h.:,'f,r:,';.'I','i::,v?ce',"';,'.f';;,':H ran WINDMILL iteiiaiuaiii is Thurber, Preacher. . ;1g;lln serving fried chicken. Call LONG CREEK BAPTIST Church . FOR STEAKS. Womens Missionary Thank-offer med amok”. can log Sunday Sept 25th. 7.!) p.m. 71” Tryon-Crapaud Choir and Dr. Pe- ' ter MacDonald incharge of music; pop nugsu oyster stew; tn- MF. Alfred Tait. SPEBKBIV ithe Windrnlll Restaurant. Orders

WEST COVEHEAD UN".ED.put up to take out. Phone 7131.

sea foods or the Windmill

I p.m Special service to be ad- IE AF and AM will hold Divine ser-1

Legion Convention

Garuhum of the Charlottetown Branch. Frank Savidant and Victor Sanderson, Summerside Branch David Hutcheson and William Knox, Montague Branch. Following the opening deliber-

wldows with children and It In- creasingly difficult to clothe them and keep them in school and at the same time be out earning a

living for themselves and their families. It was resolved that the Federal Government be urged to amend the War Veterans' Allow- ance act to provide qualifications for these widows-

niemory of the honored dead by National Prsident Anderson while the Colours were dipped and raised and the traditional trumpet calls given. The parade was dismiss i' at Legion Headquarters and Con- vention activities discontinued until

salute from a position on church. Friday September 23 at! pauvcn or waws Lodge No.-South Side of Parliament building-

A discussion took place regard- ing a group of applicants for the position of Fishery officer in 1947 who were required to undergo training before they could be em- ployed, who were required to pay for their training out of their re- establishment credits, 'this being the only instance in the Civil Ser- vice where this procedure was fol- lowed. Reference was made to the considerable inconvenience and expense. and that since the time referred to. many have been em- ployed in this same position with- out undergoing special training at their own expense. The Conven- tion therefore went on record as feeling that this group of clviI'Ser-

ations at the College. the members were formed up by Arthur Hale, Sgt.-At-Arms and headed by the Reccee Band paraded to the Sold- iers Monument on Queen Square where a wreath was placed in

after lunch

l.ieut. Llovernor Prowse took the the

Officers of the Provincial Coun-

dressed by Dr. E. J. 0. Fraser.

returned missionary from Korea.iChurch Sept. 25th at 7.30 pm.

Topic on missions Everyone wel- come.

Unnedg-il elected at the afternoon session 'are. Honorary Piesident. Rev. W. Patterson: President. E. Foch MacDonald. M- III re-elected; First V. P.. Stanley Bryant: 2nd. V.P., Marcillus Gotell; Chairman. Char-

vice at Hunter's River

ORWELL - VERNON UNITED Church Rev. John M Sheen, Alin-

HAAIPTON Pastoral charge. The ister. Eldon II a m.. Orwell 2 30 United Church of Canada. Serviceslp.rn.: Cherry Valley 730 p.m Sunday. September 25. Hampton communion service 11 a m Appin Road 3 pm Victoria communion service 7.30 p.m. Rev. R. H. Baxter Minister.

TRYON-Bonshaw Baptist Pas- torate Dr. E. J. Barrass. Minister. Services for Sunday. September 25.

POWNAI. United P a 5 to r at . charge. Services Sunday. Sept 25. ll a.m. at Millview. Communion: 7 p.m. regular service at Pnwnal. Rev. T. R. Goudge. Minister

COVEHEAD Pastoral

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charge.

1100 am. at IVe5tn)()reIand. 3.00 5”"d3.V-ISBN 25- 5l3"I'”ll9- 9-3" Charles .II- Sinclair; North Kings. p.m Special Rally Day service at a;'"': Ye” C"V9h93d- 11 3V-"1 - Ray McAdam; South Kings. N. C. Tryon 7.30 p m. at Bonshaw. Spec- ("'Ve""d Rd" 7'30 P "' R” X R Got?”-

ial musical numbers. 57"" RESOLUTIONS

BROOKFIELD CHARGE T LI 6

WINS OE . L Pastoral Charge hours of service for Sunday. Sept.

the United Church of Canada

services Sunday are as follows. 25th 3” '35 MIPWS3 11 am Tr Winsloe Soillh. 1100 a.m. Glas- 5,1353” R0801 3 9'" "WIN" gm... Road. L45 pvmd Prince. Rtver:3.Li0 p.m- Hartsyille Alla-re mwn Rnad. 300 pm mg”,-Bid welcome. Rev Lawrence I-llaikie. 7.30 pm. Standard Time. Come M""5""'-

"d "'70-" "'9 I"-"s""”'d S""d"-" CORNWALL united I.'IlLIl'CII.

School at their Rally Day ser- ., g .. V ' H

FRIWI OVI-7.RSEASeAniong paslfollows: New l)om-uion 1101) a.

sengers aboard the Empress of 10-. Kinsstun 3-00 Pm CW" Scotland arriving in Canada soon'Vl'5" 730 Pm Ellltfl-XV Svhtmls 85 are Corporal Earl W. Carmody ?'""”"'”'9d- and family of Charlottetown. P E.I. . . . . Son. David Earl was born 25th lnE;'l.':'51,;,';:(;LRaV.1Jh"..(f:l?: May 1953. while daughter Debra people-g Union wag hgldiun -pi.m.; Jean ''”'''ed on mh 'I"l-V 1954' day evening in the t'IlllFl'Il h:-ll both at. Highbury. EnK18Yld- The The evening heran with a i'lE: Carmodyls will visit Earl's par-isong in .,.hi(.h”e..m.W,m, ,m..l ents at 175 Princess Street. Saintlheaj-mo words of M11.-.,n,.. -3,-e John. NB. en route from hisigxgendpd by me amng pm. .-my former unit. Air Materiel Base. Iris Lewis. The Pastor, Tilr. 11'.Iton. I-anger. to his new unit at NO. 5 added to the words of W('I"0ll'1(: SUPPLY Depot. Moncton. and followed with an lIlSl'llTlnQ de- votional. Ruth and Beverley Good conducted the recreation period w ich was followed by a delicious IILITCII served by the committee in c arge.

TRINITY Y.P.U. - The npeninni social was held for the senior members of Trinity Y P U. in the social hall last evening. be- ' ' with a rousing recrea- tional period led by the committee in charge. A sincere welcome was

BIRTHS. MAIIIIIAGES. DEATHS 50c Per Insertion

BIRTHS

HFRRY - At P.E.I Hospital on , Sep, 22nd. 1955. '0 ML and Mm extended by Rev. Howard Christie. Robe" Hurry mm meg D"ldagTbe president. Charles Frizzell, Dmgweuh 8 son, ., ",6. ., ms.-and David MacDonald spoke to

the group on the importance of Mi-KEp.'NA - At an ohm-lone. .Young People's work in the church, town Hospmgi, sept, 21g 90 Mr. and they encouraged everyone to gnd yn-5,15, pg Mcxemm, ch” attend the Maritime Conference hometown, a son, 315,, 3 O". ,which is to be held in Monctun

ll October. A delicious lunch was MORRISON-At the P E. I. Hos then served. after which the meet- P1181 On Sept. 22nd. 1965. to Mr. lag closed by singing "Blest Be

and Mrs Ernest G. Morrison. 0 The "Pie That Binds". and a short Belle River. a daughter. Eliz prayer by David MacDonald- abeth Ann.

l PASSED EXAMS--The mem-

MITCHELL - At s'aiiiz John Geii- I1eI'R of . 3.4 cm... pi.-5. sis

les Hogan: liam Pierce. Hononary Treasurer, lllacliiahon. ative. John A. MacDonald: Past President Earl G. Cannon; Secret- ary. J. S. Walker.

P" .Rt..l.R.MMh: United Church of Canada Services-p1r:il:::: N C 8 on East

Cilllinil for some discussion at the

out that there was a serious dis- crepancy between

establishment of such an act would

Vice Chairman. Wil-

larncs Hogan: Chaplain. Rev. J.R. Dominion Represent-

Zouc Commanders are: W est

Earl G. Cannon; Queens.

A resolution asking that the Provincial Government enact leg- islation establishing and enforcing a minimum wage act was one

m0PlinE! Yestcrtiay. It was pointed

the scale of wages paid and the cost of living on the Island. It was felt that the

have a situation- The fact that there are many 1'C1C'l".lllS who have seen service in Ermlniid during World War I and have now reached an age where the) are finding ll increasingly difficiilt to support themselves and their families was hrouzht to the attention of the convention in a

tendency to relive this

.;Convention for our 25th consecutive

vants have their re-establishment credit reinstated to the amount de- dicted while taking the course re- ferred to.

Attention was drawn to read signs failing to give sufficient in- formation to the travelling public. and the Provincial Government will be requested to mark all high- way crossings and that signs show mileage to City. Towns and- Vill- ages.

Customary resolutions calling for a re-affirmation of Loyalty to Her Majesty, the Queen: the Governor General of Canada; the Lieutenant Governor of the Province and the Legions esteemed patron. Mrs. Prowse the Dominion President and the Ladies' Auxilliary were given unanimous approval.

Following is the text of Presi. dent MacDonald's address:

"Since you afforded me the honour of serving as your President (IUFIHIZ the PBSI year it is now my very pleasant duty to report to you on our activities during my tenure of office as your top executive.

"I must first remark on how happy we are to be able to meet in the Capital City of this Province as it marks its one hundredth Birthday. as we meet in Annual

year.

"I wish to express my Sln('C'lTC' thanks for that full measure of co- operation extended to me by your other elected officers. your Prov- incial Secretary and Zone Com-

wsolution ?lSi(ll1E ih": 'be Federal Gui crnmcnt introduce lmmcdiuic l.c::islative umcndmeuts to War

In England p

In view of the present regula- tions which tII.s('0nlIfIllES War Vet- crane" allowance for widows one year after the death of the hus- band II the widow is physically: fit and under 55. and that these

V(It(Irnn'; .-m.....,,m.,, AN tn p,.m.id(, :the Canadian Legion in this Prov- qiwlificatinns for those who served 1 "'99- and their 355i5l3""9 and fluids gance has helped immeasurably to

llsland is in a very healthy state.

- ing the year. the ones I did at-

i ganizatlon is doing an excellent

manders. I can assure you that they are all men who work un- stintingly in the best Interests of

make my work less arduous than it otherwise would have been. "Reporting now from the zone level, from my observations dur- ing the past year. I have no hesit- ation II'I assuring you that the Canadian Legion in Prince Edward

While I was not able to attend all the Zone Rallies that were held dur-

tend convinced me that our Or-

work In the interests of all veterans. Your membership has shown an appreciable gain over the past twelve months. and has now reach- ed the grand total of 1615. Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of this gain is the noticeable increase In re-instatemeuts and new member- ship which this year is shown as

New Hotel For Toronto

TORONTO. (CP)-A tI..'oo.ooo hotel. thelardslmooe. htohc bulltistdowntown i ' ,ItwII announced Thursday.

The 16-storey. 900-room struc- ture will be on the northeast cor- ner of University avenue and King street west and is to be financed entirely by Canadian capital, largely contributed by Toronto and Montreal interests. Construction is expected to begin in November.

a lovely new home in the town of Souris. and also this year saw the completion and opening of up new hall at Kensington. and also the opening of another new homehat Morell. To these branches. I wish to extend my heartiest congratul- ations. and best wishes for the future. But. of course. the year was not all one of good luck as Borden had the misfortune to lose their hall and contents by fire. -It is pleasing to note that the fire did not daunt them as the rebuilding has already commenced

"I had the honor and ' c

brance. Cumradeahlp and Service” formed the theme of an Inspiring address by the Very Rev. John Anderson. Rector of tbi Christ Church Cathedral and President of the Dominion Command of the Canadian Legion, at the 24th annual convention of the Prince Edward Island Command yesterday.

"The first thing which binds us together." said President Anderson "is Remembrance- What old sol- dier does not let his mind range over former days and former ex- ploltsl recalling the feeling of unity in serving a great cause so much larger than any individual. Swinburne once said. 'TIme rem- embered is grief forgotten'. and it is true. Who does not remember some incident such as the soldier who decided he would like a Bren gun for a souvenir after the war. So very diligently be sent home to his wife a piece at a time. in the mail. With great ingenuity he wrap ped each piece and sent if off and

"The three-fold cord of Rememm

Siresses Threefold Bond Linking Veterans Together

finally the last bit was packaged iand away it went. He was con- gratulating himself on getting away with it. One day a big box came from his wife and a letter in which she said, "Dear. didn't you have anyone in your compan that knew how to put this thing together? I had a friend down the street who knew how and I have sent it back In case you need it".

RECALLS STIRRING EVENT

"In October it was my privi- Iege to fly out to Alamein. and there to attend the unveiling of the war memorial by General Mont- gomery to those who have no known graves in Africa. the Middle East. the Mediterranean. There on the edge of the desert at Alamein. where the great battle which turn- ed the tide of the Second World War was fought. in the brilliant sunshine General Montgomery un- veiled the memorial. He there re- called the former days. the days of greatness. the days of battle. and the cost of it.

last fall of organizing the Ladies Auxiliary on Provincial level. This speaks well for the future, and to those Ladies responsible for its start and to all the Ladies of the Auxiliary on the Island. I extend hearty congratulations and best wishes for the future. It would not be proper if I carried on without saying that all or nearly all of the credit for the work done in this regard goes to your Past Provin- cial President. and to your Secret- ary.

"We are pleased to see a raise this year in the War Veterans Al- lowance although not as much as the Legion looked for. it is at least a step in the right direction.

"Your Council prepared and pre sented in brief to the Board o Transport Commissioners when.tt met here in Charlottetown this summer. The Brief set out our re- action to the proposal of the Cana- dian National Railways to curtail railway service in this Province, and was along the lines. of others presented at the same time.

"I would like at this time to re- mind all Branches that beginning next year your Legion dues will. in the case of those who are not now receiving the Legionary. increased 90 cents to include their subscription. This comrades is as it should be becaus to a Veteran there is no finer book printed.

"Before concluding this report I would like. on your behalf, to ex-

f which might help save

The I ' ance of that. and

New Evidence Claimed In Coffin Case

TORONTO. ICPI - The Star says discovery of new evidence in the case of Wilbert Coffin. 43 convicted of murder in the kill- ing of a 17-year-old Pennsyl- vania bear hunter. has resulted in the submission of a file of the findings to the minister of justice.

It says a Dr. William Wilson oi Toronto and his wife. Marilyn. have volunteered information Coffin's life.

Coffin was convicted in August. 1954. and sentenc ” to be hanged for the murder of Richard Lind- say.

The story says the file includes a statement given by a resident of Madeleine river on the north coast of Gaspe-between Matanc and the place where the slaying occurred.

It says an abandoned jeep sta- tion-wagon has been found in the Juniper river near Bathurst. N. 13.. bearing one Pennsylvania licence plate. The vehicle ans- wers a description of one given by Cofffin. who testified to seeing one and some strangers with it.

The story says RCMP at Bath- urst. 300 miles from the Gaspc

press to representatives gof.D.V.A.' and V.L.A. our appreciation tori

'their cooperation during the past

year. They have invariably dis-y played a willingness to do all in; their power to further the interests of the Veteran in every manner possible. i

"in conclusion Comrades. I wish to express my sincere gratitude toi you for the honor you have done me in electing me as your Presi- dent. I have tried to meet the re- quirements of this important post. and as I now retire to the rank of ordinary membership. I pledge my support in every possible way to

ation as a whole."

200 re-instatements and 100 new, members. It is indeed a healthy sign to see men and women. who. for some reason or another allowed their membership to lapse. now ap-

eral I-lostipal, Sept. 10. 1955. to Mr and Mrs. Leslie J. Mitchell (nee Inez Roddr a son. Gary Doug- las;

MARRIAGES

MACKAY - MACLEOD- Mr. and Mrs. Harry MacLeod. Lovat. Pic-

clsss of North Rustico. which was conducted by Mrs. R. G. Fleming received Standard Certificates at the home of Mrs. Fleming. Mrs. Harry Cudmore presented certif- icates and cards and Mrs. Flem- ing presented the pins to the fol- lowing candidates: Mrs. Charles

plying to be again added to our roster. this is only as it should be and we must not relax our efforts until we have succeeded In enlist- ing every eligible veteran in this Province.

"While speaking of membership.

RET IRES TODAY

Percy Keenan above who re-

McNelll. Mrs. Harold Doucette. Mrs. Joseph Gaudin, Mrs. Ruel Gauthier. Mrs. Augustine Gallant. Mrs. Leo R. Doiron. Mrs. Leo Gallant, Mrs. Ernest Buote. Mrs. Francis Doiron. After thanking Mrs. Cudmore and Mrs. Fleming the group then presented their instructor Mrs. Fleming with -a Rosary. Mrs. Fleming. .. ,' ' ly taken by surprise thanked one and all

tou Co. N.S.. wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Mar- garet Dorothy. to George William son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira MacI(ay. Mill Brook. Pictou Co. N.S. Mar- riage in take place In the near future.

MONTGOMERY-SMITIl- At the United Church Manse. Bedeque. on Wednesday, September 21.

1955 by Rev. G A. Cwperg for the beautiful gift. smith. Mary Knhle" Smithy than all sat 1,9:-nlmia tasty lunch daughter of Mr. and Mrs. cm- W” W "5 9' 3"” "'9

ford Smit.h of Summerside. to h”'”"

George Frlzzell Montgomery of Bedeque.

,,-I-,;m,-s Personals

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tow" Hnspual M T"""d3y' 5”" is confined to his home with an

tires today from the position of Chief Caretaker at the Charlotte- town Armouries after 21 years of service.

Mr. Keenan entered the service as caretaker In 1928 and following the retirement of Mr. Smith in 1944, was advanced to the position he held until retirement.

iii "um and , ,, ing address was made by the Armourias Staff to Mr. Keenan yesterday morning.

Mr. Arthur Perry has been ap- pointed to succeed Mr. Keenan.

Photo by W. Taylor.

rooms. He assured the parents that remedial steps were being consid- ered and explained In detail the

"staggered" classes now being conducted. Mr. Parker. Superintendent of

City Schools. addressed the meet- ing for half an hour and his talk proved so interesting and instruct- ive that he was invited to come

22. 1955. Malcolm A. MacDonald. tmack of the nu, Home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. he announced later.

aged ti) years. His remains will

rest at the Hennessey Funeral , Interment will take place In Car digan. Funeral arrangements will

I

MacKINNON-Suddenly at Monc-' n

ton, B.. Se t. Z). 1956. Horace

MacKinnon. nrmcrly of Spring Th 1 M h Park Road. Charlottetown. lk- s.,,,.t;;".'.':.':,."':,f:.'"g..,,,:.1.33:: mains resting at the Cutcliffe mo" wok place in the whom

Funeral Home from where the funeral will he held today (Fri- dayt service starting at 2 p.m. (D S T.) Interment Highfield Cemetery.

auditorium on Wednesday evening, with Mrs. Alex Maclsaac presiding. About 250 parents and teachers attended. The meeting opened with I the singing of "0 Canada."

In her presidential report Mrs. Maclsaac reviewed the work of the Association during the past year. the cooperation between parents and teachers. the educational films which had been shown and the chief accomplishment---the vitamin capsule project to which much credit must be given for the 1954 decreue In t ' due to colds. The Association had worked for the cleaning up of the school . Mrs. Maclsaac expressed the thanks of the Association to the City Council for the paving of

school yard. Mrs. Maurice Griffin. secretary, read the minutes of the last annual meeting and of the last meeting.

In. Walter Lawlor. chairman of the nominating committee. sub- mitted a new executwe headed by Ilse. llaelaaac which was un-