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MONDAY There passed away at his home It DQ511111: on August 26, 19:7, Mr. Nell Shaw in his eighty-third year.

RECEIVED SAD NEWS-Word was received in this citv Friday evening by Mr. S. BrFrench of the death of his niece, Miss Helen Rogerson R. N.. ln the Deacons; Hospital, Boston on Friday morn- ing. The body will arrive home Tuesday evening.

SEWING CLUB FORMED — On Friday. Oct. 22nd. Miss Jean Rodd organized the Milton Sewing Club for its second year work. Ten girls were present and the following 0f- frcers were elected: President, Vera. Home: Vice President, Marjorie Moore; Secretary-Hilda Coles. Miss Rodd then demonstrated the mak- ing oi a worked buttonhole to the girls.

INJURED BY SAW-Mr. Aeneas Matter. of Westmoreland, P. E. 1.. tonight was resting as well as could be expected following the amputation of his foot injured in all accident at his mill recently. Mr. Matters made a mis-step over the saw carriage and the entire heel section of his right foot was severed. l-lls quick action pre- vented him from further injury and he vras able to stop the flow of blood until help arrived.

SERVICE S ATION ENTERED BY TlllEVES-Cigarettes, a‘ $35.00 were taken by thieves from Roy Prowseb Service Station v on the Malpeque Road just out-l rid the zlty limits Saturday night. . ounted Police said last night. A passer-by noticed the door of the station open about 3 o'clock yester- j day morning and notified Mr.l Prowse who lives near-by. Investl-z gation disclosed a quantity of, cigarettes missing. Entrance was made by smashing a lock on the door. " ,

—DEATII 0F MR . ROBERT ADAMS-Many friends will regret to learn of the passing on Thursday of Mr. Robert Adams an elderlyl

resident of Burlington at the ad-l

vanced age oi’ 80 years. Mr. Adams‘ was unmarried but had resided in‘ Btirlngton for many years and was most highly esteemed. To his niece. Miss Agnes Adams, who resided with him. much sympathy is ex- tended. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from his late residence and svas largely attended. Interment was in St. Thomas Cem- etery at Springbrook.—-s —WEDDING BELLS~A pretty wecldirlg was solemnizeri at thc United Church Parsonage. Summer- side ,on Wednesday. Rev. L. E. G- Davies officiating. when bliss Helen. youngest daughter of Mr. and Mre. Underhill Coughlin of Carnpbelltofl. Lot 4 was united in marriage to Ml‘. Robert. Hardy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hardy of Alberton. After the ceremony the You“! 009919 Y?‘ turned to the home of @119 b1159- where a reception was held in their honour. About one hundred guests were present to congratulate thc happy young couple.-—S REMEMBRANCE DAY OBSER- VANCE-His Honour the Helm"- ant-Governor has received advice through the Secretaf? of 5'1"‘ ma; I-Iis Maje3ty the Kin: his approved of arrangemen“ Wm?!‘ by two minutes silence will be ob- served throughout the British Com- monwealth at eleven o'clock in the forenoon on Remembrance Day. November 11th, and accordingly Dominion, Provincial Ind Muni- oipal authorities are asked to lrranie ior the suSPen-“Qn D! ‘u vehicular traffic durini tho" t"

minutes.

A large and enthusiastic meet- ing or rural mail couriers of Q1166"! County was held in Charlottetown Saturday evening when a branch of the Rural Mail Couriers Assoc- Iatlon of Canada was formed. The Iolowing officers were elected:

Pres. Wm. Horton, Southport.

Vice Pres, Wm. McManus, Char- lottetown.

7 Secretary Treasurer, Percy Greg- ory, Charlottetown.

Adjustment Officer, Trainer, Weet Royalty.

After the election of officers business was transacted and arrangements made for meetings to be held in Kings and Prince

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Counties so that each and every] 001K161‘ 01 P- E- 1513“! may h"°*Charlottetown, corresponding sec-

the opportunity of becoming a. member of the association.

MRS. MARGARET MCPHERSON One of the h ghly esteemed resi- dents of Brook yn. P. E. Island Mrs. Margaret McPherson, passed away on Wednesday Oct. 18th, age 74 after a long siege of illness, dur- ing which she manifested great courage and faith. She was well loved by all who knew her, as wit- nessed the large number that at- -tended her funeral service. Mrs. McPherson was the widow of the late Alex McPherson, who together with their son Alex Angus, prede- ceased her some years ago. Hie leaves to mourn one son, John M., ‘at home and five daughters. Mrs. Igry Lamont of Somerville, Mass; Mn. Margaret Matheeon, Brooklyn. zMrl. Agnes Whlteway, Dover; Mrs. Elizabeth Banks, Lexington. Mass; land Mre. Christina Stewart also of Lexngfon. There is also left one fbrotlrer. Peter McPherson of Som- ‘ u-ville, Mass. , . McPherson was a loilll member of the Caledonia Presbyter- .ian Church and the last rites were held at her late home in Brooklyn, conducted by the Rev . T. Owen Huge}, Montague, assisted by Rev. E. T. Ebbutt oi Vallyfield. Mr. Hughes’ address was based on Zechariah l3. 9. Burial was at Val- leyfleld Oct. 20th and the following acted as pail bearers: John P. Mc- Leod. Norman McPherson. Neil McPherson, D. R. McPherson. Hugh McPherson and Alex lichen.

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.-RITUR.NED HOME-Mayor B. W. Robinson and Mre. Robinson have returned to their home in Summerelde after an enjoyable visit in Boston and New York. S

—0D'I‘ AGAIN - Her many friends are pleased to see Miss Mollie Meikle out again after her recent serious illness, and able to be about her duties in the oflioe of the Town l-iall. S

—MOVED INTO NEW RISI- DENCE--Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Groom have moved into their lovely new residence which was recently built for them on the highway east of Summer-side. Their many friends wish the young couple years oi happiness in their new homef

sod to that Great Beyond.

Arthur-Prlngle. Their- friends re- of the little stranger.

presided at

Taylor was elected to the by the transfer of Mr. Walter W.

FUNERAL AT GAYTOWN-ffhe funeral of Mrs. Robert Stewart was held on Saturday from the residence of Leigh Stewart. Gay, town. T're pail-bearers were: Messrs. George Vessey, Neil Mac- |Kenzie. Archie Duffett, Lemuel, lPrizzell. Percy Carr, John Stack-g ford. Services at tne church and, grave were conducted by the Rev., ,Carlyle Webster. Interment High-l’ field Cemetery.

—BEAUTIP_IJL PIIEASANTS — Some years ago some pheasants

and appear to have held their own as Mr. William Strong who is o. very keen sportsman had a very beautiful specimen brought in to him last week. The bird was cap- tured in the west o! the province. It is much larger than the native partridge. and had a tail nine in- ciles in length. Mr. Strong intends having the bird mounted by one of the local taxidermlsts. S

“WRESENTATION- Mr. Smith MacParlane. New Perth. with his wife and family who have been on Mr. Will McDon- ald's far-m since he moved to Montague, are leaving for Harring- ton. P. E- 1., where they will re- side. were surprised by friends and neighbors who gathered at their home and after Mr. Eugene Dunn gave an address, Mr. Everett Moore presented them with a puree of money. Mr. McFerlane thanked the donors for the gift and for their kind wishes, and for the thought- fulness of ‘the nleghbors all through their stay among them. Mr. and Mrs. McFarlar-ie will be meaty missed in the community. The remainder of the evening , was spent in games and otherl amusements. Refreshments w e r Q served and the guests leit for their homes-

—FORMER ISLANDER. — Word: has been received of the passing 01'! 1191111’ W. Shaw in New York City

_on October 12th, following an ill- ness of several weeks which fatally culminated in pneumonia. The de- ceased will be fondly remembered hare. I-le was not only a valued and progressive type of business man, but had a charm of manner and lllzeable character which made him a general favorite. These charac- ter stics were factors in his rapid promotion in business and the pro- minent position which he attained in the business circles of his adop- ted city. Mr. Shaw was born at St. Eleanors, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Shaw, and left there when about 20 years of age. When he died he would be about 65 years old. Un- til recently he, with his wife and two children, visited tha province nearly every year. The children of St. Eleanor: School District were frequently remembered by him dur- ing the Christmas season with Ech- erous gifts. He was a nephew of the late Mrs. Henry Scales of St. Eleanors.

Mr. Neil MacCarrnell of Char- lottetown was elected Chief of the Prince Edward Island Caledonian Club at the annual meeting of the organization last. night. Other officers elected include: Messrs. Walter R. Shaw, Cornwall. presi- dent; J. G. MacFadyen, Charlotte- town, lst vice-president; John L. Beaion, Charlottetown, 2nd vice- presldent. re-elected; A. B. Brown. Charlottetown, financial secretary; John A n de r s o n. Charlottetown, treasurer, re-elected; T. M. Mao- Millan, Charlottetown. recording secretary, re-elected; W. H. Scott,

retery; J. B. Manderson, Char- lottetown, Club Piper, re-elected. Directors: Messrs. J. J. McGilliv- 1-3,], Vernon; Wallace McNeil], Vernon River: J. R. Burnett, Char- lottetown: Albert T. MacKinnoii, lcllarlottetwon; F. A. A. Mutch. Charlottetown; D- B. MacDonald. Bedeque; J. W. Shaw, Charlotte- town; Alexander MacDonald.Cum- berland; Ronald MacDonaldChar- lottetown.

Fire, discovered at midnight last night, destroyed a two-tenement house at Mt. Stewart owned and occupied by Mr. Roy Ieard. Vol- unteer fire fighters were unab‘e to save the building but succeed- red in removing the greater part of the furniture. The Charlotte- town Fire Department responded to an urgent call for asslstance when residents feared the flames would spread to other buildings. strenuous efforts of a bucket bri- gade. however, kept the flames from spreading. Flying cinder: ignited the roof of Mr. Cheater Coffin’; residence some distance away but the fire was extinguish- ed before much damage we: done. When the Charlottetown fire-

fighters arrived after a fifteen mile drive with one of the City engines they directed a powerfull stream of water on the blazing ruins and Mt. Stewart resident-e breathed more freely. For I time they had feared a portion or the vlllll¢ would be wiped out.

Fowler to Winnipeg.

FIND STOLEN RADIO-One of two mantel model radios stolen from the Robert Simpson Eastern. Limited. a few nights ago, was found Sunday by two boys play-

A dark shadow was cast over Bonshaw, and surrounding district on the morning of October 1st, I937. when it was learned that Mre. John A. MacNevin, had pas-

..'CONGRATULATION - Word has been received by friends in Montague from Rev. Golden and Mrs. Pringie. of Sussex. N. B. of the arrival of a little son. John

jolce with them over the advent!

AT canto-w. Morton Dewimwn“ '° "1"" the regular weekly ‘gfiféhtisg’ lfgjltéhiif°filsgfgzavm. Ilyde ‘of 241 Harvard Street, wou- devoted to business. Mr. R. Ear-l EXE- cutlve to fill the vacancy caused?

WEDNESDAY

FUNERAL SERVICES-The fu- neral of James Proweytook place

from his late i " Street. yesterday morning to St. Dunstan! Basilica. The pull beer- ers were Mcesre. Peter MacAleer, Frank Quinn, Augustus Quinn. Patrick Cullen, Patrick Dennis and William I-Ienneeeey. The service at the church was conducted by Rev. Father. Keefe and at the I grave by Rev. Father MaoCormack.

The following news- iicm clipped from a Boston paper will of nelativel And

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friends Funeral services for

nston, a former manager of the lclaim 811d legal departments of Boston consolidated Gls corn- parry. who died in Wollaston on Wednesday, were held this aftcr- noon from the Waterman Chapel. 495 Commonwealth Avenue, Bos-

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M1‘. STEWART.‘ FIRE LOSS WSW-Mr. Roy Leard, owner and 1 ‘ of a ‘ ‘ ementhouae

at Mt. Stewart which wu dee by fire early yuterdey estimated la lose at $3,300. Meanwhile Chief Angus McEaehei-n of theChu-lotte- town Fire Department who dil- patched a motor pumper with fire- men to aaalet volunteer fine fight- ereattbeeeenemoalledltwlla yeuagmtothednnhhmcnbad assisted at the fire which dAll-‘Nyfld Féehanb store. Cfty' firemen also assisted at the fire which daetroy

Clark's sawmill not long Ho.

W. K. . PUPILS VISIT CIT! HALL-On the invitation of Mayor P. W. Turner. Grade 10 P119!!! 0! West Kent School flaterdl! vfllted the City Council Chamber whore a mayor and council of tbe school held sway and heard an address by Ilia Worship. The Police Court was also visited when Captain W. A. Smith explained the proceedurce. The boys pr ceded to the Fin Hall where the apparatus was explained

Burial was at Cedar G-rove cemetery. Dorchester.

Mr. Hyde was the husband of M... Mary A. Hyde of Wollaston.

ing at the rear of S. Kennedy's He “.35 bom. in Clyde Rive,‘ a

warehouse on Kent Street, said yesterday. The been hidden under Police expressed belief youths were responsible for the break.

|of the Charlottetown Fire Insur-

ance Company. I-le was also Pay- master Lieutenant or the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve for many years and a. valued member of the Masonic Order. -

“ “' his wife he is survived by one son, Harold S. Holbrook of Toronto and two daughters, Mrs. tDr.) John Y. MacFadyen of Nevis, British West Indies and Mrs. Wil- "94 F- Tflylor of Kensington, Pdnco Edward Island.

An exhibit of water colors and handicrafts, the work of members

police E_ I” radio hnd young a bulldmg- he made many contacts, and was

C. W. L. MEETING-A meeting oi’ the Catholic Women's League‘ was held in Stella Maris Church, Earnscliffe, Sunday, Oct. 24. Thar-e was a good attendance of the members of that “icinity, They were addressed by the Diocesan President, Mrs. Hynes, on the aims and ideals of that organization, after which a, unit was formed. The following officers were elect- ed: Mrs. Joseph P. Morrissey. con- venor; Mrs. J. J. McInnls, secy. At the close of the meeting a cor- dial vote of thanks was tendered the speaker for her instructive and enjoyable talk.

Mk. G. H. Holbrook. one of Charlottetown most estimable citizens, died at his home, King Square. last evening after a three weeks illness. He was in his 91st year.

Mr. Holbrook. born at Brocton. Man. had been in the insurance business here for the past 40 years and was secretary-treasurer

and came to Boston as a marl. During his active life

widely 'nown among fraternal and legal circles of Boston and Quincy.

TUBERCULOSIS L I A G U E MEETS-Arrangements were com- pic-ted for the annual Tuberculosis Christmas Seal Sale which will talze plaice the week of November 22, at a meeting of the newly-elect- ed board of management of the Prince Edward Island Tuberculosis League Monday. Miss Olive Inge, league public health nurse, pre- sented a list of 16 cases needing sanlttorium treatment. All were liv- ing in poor circumstances and crowded homes which included 82 children who were continually ex- posed to infect on from tuberculoe‘ , it. was said. Members present in- cluded Mrs. Welter Show. Presl- dent, Clyde River: Mre. Malcolm McLeod, 2nd vice president, Lorne Valley; Dr. Creelman, secretary, Charottetown; Mrs. John MeGuig- an, Stirling W. 1.: Mrs. W. A- Fiold, Borden; Mrs. David Wright, Lower Montague; Mrs. Bdfllr I-Ieartz, East Royalty; R. T. Holman. Jr., Summerside.

DOUBLE WEDDING AT M1‘. STEWART-A quiet but pretty dorrble wedding took place on Wed- nesday moming September I, 1937. at. fen a.m. at the» Manse. Mt. Stow- art, by the Rev. Sidney J. Boyce. when Miss Marion- E. Mackenzie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mre. Wail MacKenzie. Mt. Stewart. be- came the bride of Arthur B. Mac- Lauchlan, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Machluohlan. Haul oi’ I-Irllsboro, and Moe Ruth L. Malc- Kenzle, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MacKenzie, Mt. Stewart, became tire bride of B. Douglas Coffin, eldest eon of Mr.

or the Princg Edward Island Art..and Mrs- Hcnrv Coffin. Cherry H111-

Society and other local artists which opened in the Herr-ls Me- morial Art Gallery on Saturday will close tonight.

The display has been proving of great interest to Charlottetown citizens who have attended the exhibition in large numbers. And the show is well worth a visit. It may not be as good generally as theexhiblts loaned by the Na- tional Gallery but the pictures, especially the landscapes of which there are a number, have a fresh- nas and vlvldness of coforlng that is very pleasing. Treatment of still life, too, is very interesting. Of up: ‘a1 interest to many was the small exhibit of handicrafts. Sev- eral woven articles show very skillful workmanship and clever designs.

'I‘h¢ArtSocietyisiobe oom- mended for the fine exhibition which is doing mrlch to stimulate interest in ‘art and bringing to the notice of the public the work of talented local artists.

intimation was received yester- day of the death, the previous day, the result of an-accident at Mobile, Alabama, of Mrs. John A. Boak, eldest sister of Mrs. J.E.B. McCready.

Mre. Bonk was the eldest mem- ber of the family of the late Rev. James Bennet, D.D., Saint John, and his wife. Mary Jane Scott. Born in Belfast, Ireland, in 18-18, her friends were looking forward to the celebration of her birthday in early June. Unfortun- ately about a week ago Mrs. Boak met with an accident and broke a limb, an injury from which she failed to recover.

In Saint John. Mrs. Boak was better known as Mrs. Kennedy, widow of Dr. J.Freeland Kennedy. After her second marriage, she with her younger daughter Mary (“Mollie") I". St. George Kennedy, moved to Chicago and other west- ern cities. eventually settling in Mobile, Alabama, where Mr. Bonk

died recently. Mr. Boakb four sons. by a for-mer- marriage, are still living.

Mrs. McCready is the only sur- vivlng member of the Bennet fam- ily, eo well and favourably known in the early historic days when Rev. Dr. Bennet, came to Saint John in answer to a call from the Saint John Presbyterian Church, (now amalgamated with StSteph- en's) to succeed the Rev. Dr. Robert Irvine. one of the out- standing ministers and preachers of his day. ‘

Since the death of Mr. Boak his widow resided with her grand- daughter Mrs. Carl Piper of Mo- bile from whose residence the funeral look place Monday, 95th October.

Sincere sympathy will be tended to Mre. McCreedy members of the family in passing of a meet estimable lovable wife and mother.

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Miss Marion wore a suit of navy blue cloth with matching accessor- ies. Miss Ruth wore a. suit of rus‘. c.oth with brown accessories. Im- mediately after the ceremony the bridal couples left for a short honeymoon trip. Mr. and M-re. MacLauchlan returning on Thurs- day even.ng when a reception was held at the home oi the groom. and about sixty relatives and friends of tire bridal couple partcok of a love- ly wedding supper. Later in the evening a crowd of serenaders gath- ered to extend the young couple their well wishes. Mir. and Mrs. Coffin returned on Friday when a reception was held in their honor at the home of the groom's parents and about, eighty relatives and friends partook of a delicious wed- ding repast. Both couples received many beautiful and useful gifts from their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. MacLauchLan will reside at Head of I-Illisboro. A host of friends wish them every happiness along life's Journey. Mr. and Mre. Coffin will make their future home in Charlottetown followed by the wish- es of their friends for a long and happy married life. _

WEDDING BELLS-The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Irish was the scene of a pretty wedci ng Sat- urday. Oct. 9, when their eon Wales Carpenter Irish and lure. Mary Ann Stephenson of Jefferson- ville, Vt., youngest daughter of Mar- garet and the late Ewen MacKin- non" Lewes, Prince Edward Island, were united in marriage by the Rev. Franklin Reeves of Jeffersonvtie,

fire couple were unattended. The house was beautifully decorated ers. After the ceremony a buffet lunch was served with a prettlly decorated brides cake. The brl was dressed in blue taffeta and wore a ooursage of white cama- tions, Her travelling suit was, blue with brown acceseorl-e. Among the guests present from out of town were Mrs. Mabel Perkins. Brook- llrre, Mass, Miss Marion Stephen- son. Mrs. D. P. Nerarrrore, Miss Kathleen Naramore, lav/ell, Vt.. I:- vin, Irene and Louisa Stcphenem, and Mrs. Franklin Rceves, Jeffer- sonvile. Vt.. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Morse. Underhill, Vt, Mr. and MN. Allan Irish. Cambrldlfl. Vt.. and Paul J. Irish, Hyde Park. Vt. After a wedding trip to Nfanya Falls the couple will reside l.rr Wllllamewwn, Vt. A wedding reception was held a't the hotel here ‘Thursday night October 9i, in honor-of Mr. and Mrs. Wales C. Irish when mar- riage took place Oct. 9. ‘Ihere were about 125 relatives and friend: pree- ent. The programme consisted of an original poem wrlttnn by Mre. George Pope and read by Mre. Earl Gates, a saxophone eoio by ‘Loraine Gates, songs by the Meeee carol and Phyllis Bell, song "I Love You Truly" by Louise Stephenson with Mrs. John Gales at the piano. A lunch of sandwiches, cake and coffee was served with a prottiiy dent-rated brides cake. Dancing was enjoyed with music by the Murry Makers. Friends were present from