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fr} HONDA! IUNIIAL SATURDAY — The sf of the late John J. Benton

12 Upper Queen street was held a; afternoon from the Cut-

e l"i.uiera.i Home. The tarvice

at the bone and grave was con- ted by Rev. J. T. Ibbott Ls- ted by the Rev. Harvey Bishop. bearers were Stephen Thonie.

at Boston. Gordon Mutlovw. William Dalsiel, Jack Macnae and Uh Jackson. Interment was in

People’: Cemetery.

"A wide circle of friends here will be sorry to hear of the passing on [ebrusiy 13th of Mrs. Sarah Stev- enson. 06, widow of Benlasnin B. ltevenson at her home 251 Court Street, New Bedford Mass, U. S. A. Mr. Stevenson died Jan. 28. 1943.

‘ Surviving are two daughters, Ed- na, Mrs. George D Macornber, and Eadie, Mrs. John W. Sumner. both of New Bedford Another daughter. Margaret, Mrs, George F‘. Melvin died last September She also leav- es a sister, Mrs. Robert Sevenson. Irocleton, Mass.. also six grand- wns and three great grandsons besides a host of other re- latives both here and in the United States.

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"There passed away in the Prince Edward Island Hospital at an early hour Saturday morning Mamii 4th. 1950. tvfis. Harold Mac- lsie. Keppoch, after I lengthy ill- Hess.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and two little daught- ers. Joyce and Bonny. Also surviv- ing are her father and stepmother,

. and Mrs. Ewen Cameron. iottetown. and one brother. Robyn, of Halifax. N.S.

The funeral took place from the Maclbean Funeral Home on Susi-

y, March 5th. Services at the

neral Home and at the grave were conducted by Rev. Mr. Sam- ta and Rev. Mr. Ashford. Inter- ment was in the PeopZe's Cemet-

sry. .The pallbearers were as follows: Bum Macxay, Alllson Tate. Dr Trevor wsye, Walter Gill. Bane Ihcfiean. Joseph Hayley.

Many beautiful flowers testified t the esteem in which the de- d ‘sed was held by relatives and friends.

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Tire breaking out about l.l5 this morning completely destroyed A large garage in the centre of the village-of 0'l.aeary and with it a snow plow. Both building and ma- e me were the property of the

ovincial Department of High-

whys. ,- The origin of the fire is un- lfhown. but it is believed to have from a furnace. .«,'1_'he operator of the plow, Der- mot Macl.ean. was sleeping in a email but nearby and he was awak- gied by Therin Ellis. O‘l.eai'y, who overed the flames. Mr. Mac- I.¢arL?v'v‘ss able to save his personal effects but could not get into the gérigeto start the plow.

The garage was g wooden build- ing. 40 by 20 feet.

The nearest building was the United Church Manse. hid it was some little distance away.

There was no official estimate of the loss. but it was believed the plow could not be replaced for less than 815.000. The garage was val. ued unofficially at $1,300.

A wide circle cf relatives and friends learned with heartfelt sor- so_w of the passing away at his Fe in Sturgeon on February ii

. oi Mr. John A. Ceilings. Mr. Zlings. who was the last surviv-

,' member of the family of the I John M. and Mrs. Catherine Ilcxinnon Collings. would have been 8'! on March 28th.

:Mr. Colllngs is survived by the f owing sons and dsughterv: John home; Herman, Coleman, Aita.: sell. Dartmouth. N. 3.; Lloyd. Isiwer Montague; Mrs. Clair John- ston, Chsi-lotietown; Mrs. Russell Conrad, Attleboro. Mass.; Mrs George M. Clow. Murray Harbour North; Muriel. Oiisrlcttetc-wn; and

. Lillian. saint John, N. B. His wife

and a son Willard predeceased him

Interment was reverently made in~the Sturgeon United Church Cemetery. _

The p|l'.bearers were Richard Creed, Nathaniel Taylor, Hugh Col- llngs. A. R. Clow, Sis.-rling com and Percy Kin!-

Cua.-nhsrvlsnd and surrounding dis- tricts were saddened to learn of the purlng on January ltth. of one of it! oldest and most res- pected citizens in the punch of Mr. Daniel Maclmee in his nth

year. _ .\

He is survived by his widow nee Celestine deoelmtt. who tenderly ma mvingly cared for lflm to the end; to this union was born one gen George Neil who with his wife Jelsie was his father's comfort in his dtciinlr-s yew» also “V0 (IN i'I"'Anne Mrs. Daniel Liv-

o and Harriett. Mrs. Sidney Msoiaad. wlho predeceased him Pour grand children Wands. Anna damn MacPhee and Ruth Mac- lnod as wall as a sister M:re.,Ws.- ‘lace ueuine survive. ‘ ‘Foe funeral which was held frcm tlblflew Dominion United Church

inclement westher and ',was largely itended. His pastor Rev. M. K. Oharmen spoke eunfoi-tin; words to the bereaved and feeiingiy of the sdnirhble qualities of the deceased. The hginns sung were ‘'0 God of lethal‘ and "Abide with Me" sites which su that was rnortnl of A kind husband. father and friend committed to God's ho.i ing in the adjoining ermstery. pslibesrers were Messrs. A.Ile

, .- ac. Vincent Murphy. Hector , is. ‘rhea. Lovwillor. Albert Ilse- -- id and Allison

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woollen mill in Charlottetown he

had been engaged in the lobster packing and farming industries.

He was born in Murray Harbour North, where after attending school he began a farming and lob- ster packing career in which he was employed until 1931. At the later date he came to Charlotte- town nnd entered the woollen in- dustry - in partnership with his brother-in-law, Mr. William Lsndri- gsn.

Three years later Ill 1934. Mr. {andrigan retired and Mr. Condon handled the business alone for seven years urltii 1941: He then formed a partnership with Mr. D. Jerome Gilils and his son Louis which lasted until 1945 until Mr. Condon retired.

One year later he moved to Borden where he lived for two yeurs. From Borden he came back to Charlottetown where he spent the last two years of his life. He was a member of the Roman Cath- olic Church and a faithful mem- ber of the Holy Name Society.

He is survived by his wife, the former Cora Lulidrizsn, Sturgeon. two sons and four daughters. The sons are. Louis in Charlottetown and Ralph in British’ Columbia. The daughters are Lillian, Mrs. Ralph Ambrose, Squantum, Mass.; Ada, Mrs. Jerome Glilis. Charlotte- town; Elizabeth, Mrs. Ernest Grant, Borden and Eunice at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston.

Mass. TUESDAY

FUNERAL YESTERDAY —— The funeral of Peter Jackman, Village Green, was held from his late res- idence yesterday'n-lurriing to st, Joa.cliim‘s Church. Vernon Riv" for Mass at 9:30 by the Rev. Urban Glilis.'Father Gallant ol- ficiated at the grave. Pallbearers were Earl Buell, Charles Duffy, Wl-llllm Doyle. Ewen MacNeill. Leo Pflllfht. Fred Mossmsn. Burial was in the Church cemetery.

INJURED AT KINKOBA Mr. Theodore Lavers, Charlotte- town. was badly hurt Saturday at Klnkors when he was jammed be- tween s rsilway car and a ware- house. Mr. Levers. an employee of the C.N.R.. was in front of the warehouse -when in car on a nearby sldlns lumped the track and wedg- ed him between the warehouse and car. A special train was sent out and took Mr. Levers to the P. E.l. Hospital here. Mr. Lavers suffered broken ribs and arms. At last re- port he was said to be doing fav- olirabiy.

FUNERAL YESTE DAY —- The fl-lnefll of the late rs. George Wheatiey was held yesterday af- ternoon from the Cutcliffe Funeral Heme. Services at the Home and grave were conducted by the Rev. H.E.D. Ashford. Crystal Chalpter L.O.B.A. attended In a body and their service was conducted by Mrs. Jessie Lsrter and Mrs. Annie Darrach. Major Blanche MscLean song very effectively "The City Four Square." Members .of the Memorial Lodge nlso attended Pallbearers were. Hampton Bow- man, David Robinson, Penna Moore. Gordon Maccsiium. Colin MacPha.il. Arthur Coffin. Inter- rnent was in the Sherwood cem- E 81')‘.

A goodwill memento from Prince Edward Island in the form oi a gavel for Newfoundiand's new Provincial Legislature was shown by Premier Jones in the local Legislature yesterday, prior to its being forwarded to Premlcr Smaliwood at St. John's. .

The gavel is of solid silver. with handle of ebony. It is en- cased in A», redwood box. bearing the following inscription: "Pre- sented to the Legislative Assem- bly of the Province of’Newfound- land by the Governmentof Prince Edward island. 1950." The gavel is also suitably engraved.

Hon. Dr. MacMiilan. leader of the Opposition. commended the Government on its gesture of fra- terriiiy with the new sister Pro- vince, and said he heartily ap- proved.

Citizens of the Province learned with deep regret of the unexpected

a passing at her home in Rocky Poll“.

on Saturday March 4 of Mrs. William Mutch in her 76th year.

Always an outstanding leader. the late Mrs. Mutch contributed generously of her remarkable tal- ents to her district in particular and this province in general.

A kind and loving wife and mother. she was a kindly and thoughtful neighbouriand s true and a loyal friend. Her passing leaves a gap in the community life that will be difficult to fill and many throughout the entire province will join in extending sympathy to her sorrowing family. to her husband and her daughter Austins (Mn Percy Arbing.)

The death occurred in Charlotte- town last night or Mr. John Alex- under MscLsren, for many years associated with the late Mr. James Paton in the well-known firm of James Paton and Company, and later proprietor of the business on Mr. Paton’: retirement.

Mr. Mscuron was eighty-seven years of sun and had been in poor health llnce last summer.

A native of Doune, Per-tlishire. Scotland. he came to Charlottetown about the year 1890 to enter tile dry goods esvabllshment of Mr. Paton. He became a partner in the firm In 189! and the two continued in business until 1022. In that year Mr. Paton sold out his interest and Mr. MaoLsren continued as pro- prietor until his retirement in first was one of the best- in the Province. and did

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other Island salesmen, on the S. S. Labrador off the Skerrl’V0l'¢ Lighthouse, in the Hebrides. in the year 1899. Mr. MacLsren was the last surviving Islander of this ad- venture, the others being the late Messrs. S. A. MacLeod. W. A. Heultls, Col. Charles E. L9|8ll. 1-- E. Prowse, and W. W- s‘“"1°¥.

Mr. MacLarcn was twice mar- rled, his first wife, who died in 1911 being the former Miss Marian Jamlcson, of Scotland. The surviv- ing family lire, Mr. Il‘vlne_G. Mac- Laren and Helen (Mrs. E. S. Not- ting) Charlottetown, and Russel in the United States. Mr. MacLaren's second wife, formerly Mrs. Pope Welsh, of Charlottetown, died in 1918.

Tile appointment of Mr. George Fraser (above), head of the news department of the CBC inter- national Service at Montreal, :1: Prince Edward Island first pup- ilc relations officer. was all- nounced last night by Premier Jones. The appointment will take effect as soon as Mr. Fraser is released from his present duties.

A native of Montague, P.E.!., Mrs. Fraser served his newspaper

apprenticeship as reporter with The Guardian. During the war he served with the public rela-

tions staff of the Prices Board here. Later he was with British United Press in the Maritimes and at Montreal, and was for a short time managing editor of The En- sign. s. newly lorrned Roman Catholic weekly published in Montreal.

Mr. Fraser is s son of Mrs. Mabel Fraser and the late Dr. A. J. Fraser. of Montaguc.. His wife is the former Miss 1-iiids Mac- Donald of Cardigan.

..' A sense of deep sadness lcame to many when it -was learned that Annie Louise. beloved wife of Her- man Macxinnon of Mliltown Cross. had passed away in the Provincial Sanatorlum on Feb. 10th., 1950, after along illness.

The funeral services were held on Sunday, the 12th. After a brief period of worship in the home con- ducted by the Rev. Sidney J. Boyeo, The mourners proceeded to the sturgeon Baptist Church where an exceptionally large gathering which taxed the capacity of the building testified to the sympathy felt. At the impressive service the hymns sung were: "The Lord's My shep- herd". "Rock of Ages" and “Shall We Meet Beyond the River?" The minister spolee words of com.fo!'l. from the text: "God is our refuge and strength. a. very present help in trouble." (Ps.49, v.l.) lntennent ,was made in the adjoining United Church Cemetery at which the closing prawer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Hiscock. ,

The late Mrs. Macxinnon, was born on Sept. 5., 1910, leaves to mourn the loss of an affectionate and cheerful loved one, the follow.- ing children: Betty (Mrs. Edward Butler); George, Jean Lillian, Edith, Barbara, Nell and Earl. An- other child. Sadie Esteli, predeceas- ed her in 1969 at the age of eight.

She is also survived by her mo- ther. Mrs. Sadie Macleod of Mur- ray River. and the following sisters and brothers: Edith-(Mrs. Roland Moore) Charlottetown; (Mrs. Charles MacDonald) and Hulda (Mi-s.Gunlach) saint John. N. 3.: Georgie (Mrs. Alfred Gas- kill) Halifax; Barbara and Lester at Murray River. .

The Pall Bearers were: Archie Stewart, Willard Stewart. Ernest Moiyneaux, Chester Moore. Dun- can Bruce and Clssenge Thomp-

son. WEDNESDAY

FUNERAL AT NEW DOMINION — The funeral of the late Mrs. William Mutch of Rocky Point ,,was held from New Dominion Church yesterday afternoon. serv- ices were conducted by Rev. G. Carlyle Webster. Interment was in New Dominion Cemetery. rail-' bearers were Stanley Taylor. Jos- eph Doinon, Herbert Gorvestt. New- ton Tayior. Alex Mscfssac and Robert Griffin.

- FUNERAL-YESTERDAY — The funeral of Mrs. Samuel Lane. Mt. Mellick. took place from her late residence yesterday. Service was conducted at the home and grave by Rev. A. S. Weir, Povwnal. Pall- bearers were Frank Jones, Wilbur Jones, Russell Doheriy. Alberl Johnston. Ilclt Richards! Arnold Bruoc. Burial look place in Pow- nsl United Church cemetery.

FUNIIAL YESTERDAY — The funnel of William Condon took place Tuesday morning from the residence ef his son Louis Condon. 82 Weymouth St., to St. Dunstan's Basilica where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the Rector, Rev. Dr. Patrick McMahon. The pall- bearers were: William seamen. Andrew Lynch. H. F‘. Mel-‘thee. Michael Conway, Fred Coyle and Russell Deighsn. Interment took place in the family plot in the Catholic Cemetery where services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Mc- Mallon.

PDIIMEB ISLANDDR. PASSES- Mr. J. A. Prsser, oiisrlottetown re- ceived a telegram informing him of the death on March rid. of his aunt Mrs. '1‘. Henry Duncan. Cal- gary. Aits.. Mrs. Dinner was for- merly Bsssie Gill. daughter of the late Abraham Gill. York 1’. I. 1. For s number of years she taught gchool in different parts of the Island and after her marriege resided in central Royalty P. E. 1 ft is 48 years sime she and her fsmily moved to Okrlioks; Alberta she is survived by her hrsbsnd one son and time daufhtsrs. (Patriot plum copy)

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vices ntxlhe grave. Burial was in the Catholic Cemeteg Present in the Sanctuary were in Excellency Most Rev. James Boyle. Monsignor Maurice McDonald and Rev. Leo Harrell. Assisting in the choir was Rev. Bernard Gillie, D.D_ Honorary pallbearers were, Cleaver Mao Lean, Jack Mccregor, Jack McFar- lane, Urias McDonald, Jack Mac- Klnnon and Russell Bell. Active pallbearers were Patrick Mur- naghan, Piua Clarkin, Peter Oat- way, Wilfred Mciienna, J. 3. Fleming and John Coudy.

A quiet but pretty wedding took place on Wednesday morning, February 15 at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, when Rev. Father Baldwin, C.Ss.R. united in the holy bonds of matrimony Elsie Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Deroy Vlliard. Charlottetown, and Frederick Basil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moiyneaux. lnkermsn.

The bride chose for her wed- ding a blue gabardlne suit with matching accessories and wore a corsage of red roses. The bride was attended by her sister Mary who wore a brown gabardine suit with matching accessories. her cor- sage was of pink carnations. The groom was attended by his brother Gerard.

Possibilities of developing Prince Edward Island trade with Labra- dor are being explored and ur- rangements are now under way to have a boat go up that coast start- ing from a port in Quebec, states Mr. W. E. Agnew, director of trade for the Province. in his annual report which was tabled in the Legislature yesterday by Hon. Eugene Cullen, Minister of Indus- try and Naturel Resources.

"This department has been ex- ploring the possibilities of trade with Labrador for some time and has been in touch with some of the firms doing business there at present". the report states. "A great deal of supplies go by water to Seven Islands ami are flown in from there. Others are flown in glrergtu by T. C. A. and the R. C.

A personal visit will be made in the near future to this territory to get first hand information and get acquainted with conditions. it is ill- iimated.

Tile deabh occurred at lngs County Hospital on February th. of Mildred Irene, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. MacDon- ald. Kllinuir.

Only slightly over three months old. she contracted whooping cough and pneumonia early in the win- ter. she leaves to mourn. besides her parents. twin brother. Malcolm. five sisters: Mary in Charlottetown and Annie, Marie. Shirley uni Jean at liome; and three other brothers Jackie. Gordon and Pres- ton. also at home.

The funeral service took place on Sunday. February zstili. frcm Kil- mulr Church from where she was taken to Caledonia cemetery for burial. The services were conduct- ed by the Rev. Prsser, Vslieyfield The pallbearers were four uncles. James Macxinnon. Gordon ac- Kinnon, Lester Mscxlnnon and Murdcolr MacDonald.

Beginning their religious train- ing for foreign mission work, 49 poatulnfifg received the Maryknoll Sisters’ habit and their religious names at a ceremony in the Moth erhouse at Maryknoll, N.Y., on. March 7. Among them was a young woman from P, E. Island, Miss Alice Geraldine Doiron of St. Charles Parish, _Souris, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo G. Doiron of St. Charles. and a gradu- ate of the New Acadlan School and St. Mary’: Convent. Souris.‘ Prince Edward Island. Two years before her entrance at Maryknoll in September. 1947. she taught school in Charlottetown. Her name in-rcllglon will be Sister Lee Marie.

At the same time. 27 novlcet pronounced their First Vows and are now eligible for assignment to the mission field. One novice is Sister James Florence, the former Miss Florence Blanchard. daugh- ter of Dr, James Edward Blanch- ard. 15 Kenslngton Road. Char- lottetown, Prince Edward Island. Dr. Blanchard was mnl’0l' 0' Chi?‘ lottetown from 1944-1946.

THURSDAY

A very pretty weidlnl W-‘ii place at st Paul's Rectory, char- lottetown, on February 28. when Olga Visieda. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ford. Winsloe sstation, was united in msrrisge lo cgorge Reginald, son of Mrs. Butler and the late Mr. Wm. But- ler. York point. Tile bride looked lovely in a wine gsbsrdlno suit, with black hat and accessories.

FUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of the late John A. Mac- Laren was held privately from the Macl..eiln Funeral Home yu- lei-day afternoon. Service was conducted by file Rev. G. Carlyle Webster. Interment was in the People's Cemetery. Pallbearers were, W. A. Stewart. J. P. Ger- don. Harry Macbougsll. Bru o

Huggan. Percy Worth. Gore 4! Proctor. ' ’ rrmsiuu. rssnenn —-The

funeral of the late Mrs. ltephen ilerreli. st. Peters llosd. was held yesterday mroning from It. M1110’! church. Hops River. The service It the home and grave was osollliot-. ed by the Rev. surf Delia, PII1-. besrcrs were. Angus dllent. John Gallant, Ernest Werrn. Jesus Ile-

Ouigsn. acorn nun. union Proctor. Interment was in the church cemetery. ;_ . 7. - ,. ; Liquor sales tll ‘ ' l

3550.719. The net profit during the preceding year under the old Prohibition Act was 5627.182. l

Charlottetown liquor labs for the period reviewed amounted to $099.12.'i, with vendors in other cen- tres reporting as follows: Sum- merslde, $483,261, Alberton $107,985. Cardigan $107,414, Souris 8117.511. Resident permits numbered 9.- 559 th. ughout the Province, div- ided as follows: Charlottetown 5.- 950; Summerslde 2.-H3. A“l€l'l°l' 474, Cardigan -156, Souris 306. A total of 2,115 tourist permits were issued.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved family of the late Mr. Earl Clark who passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 28th after a lengthy illness. Be- sides his sorrowing wife, he leaves to mourn two daughters and two sons, Eunice and Hazel of Toronto. Roy and Donald at home; also three brothers and two sisters, Lloyd of Summerside, Roy Kenneth of To- ronto. snd Donald of Seattle. Wash- lngton: Mrs. Rose (Daisy) and Hettie of Toronto. Ml‘. Clarke. who had been in failing health for some time, was bedfsst for only one week and was tenderly cared for by his wife. I-‘llnerol took place in Union .Corner United Church