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Mr. Howard Vickerson‘: friend; . _ ill to see him out again ai-

11g cotilined to llLS home the 114st ietv days with a severe cold.

Mr. Russell Brehaut’: friends are sorry to hear that he is con- iixictl to his home with a. severe and wish him a speedy re-

cor ‘t,

The Montague School sports were hvltl in toe rink on the evening of “M011 The different events Vi .e ho ty contested, ar” some finishes were p,:-sst.>d _ ‘ge crowd oi s. ators Principal oi the school and l'= assisiaitts arc to be congratu- l ti on the splendid success and the rotatable manner in which the events were handled.

Girls Race Ages From 8 to 10

1. Colleen MQCLCAIL 2. Laura MacLean. 8. Eldith Gillis.

Boys Race 8 to ll years . Bilie Maclean,

. Allan Nelson. . . Hugh Power,

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Girls Rare Age ll Years 1. Colleen MacLear-t,

S. O. S. Save On Stockings!

U.R. Wise: You put on a pair of stockings as if you were pulling on a pillow-slip. D.U.M. Bell: What's the diff?

U.R. Wise: Try scrunching them down, slipping them over the toe and sliding them up.

D.U.l\I. Ileiir But they'd wear longer and I love to go shopping.

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1. John MacDonald. 2. Barry McLure. 3. Billie MacLean.

Relay Race

A team of four ‘ooys from the School against P. Millburn,

1. P Miilburn.

2. Montague School.

Following were the officials:

Announcer, Allan inhofson.

Starter, Fred MacKenzle,

Judges. Dick Mathison, George Nicholson, Ronald MacDonald,

War- 25 Years Ago Today

(P-y The Canadian Press; ARCH 2i. 1915- Zeppeliiis bombarded Paris. droppings 12 bombs and injuring eight C.VlliB.l’1S. Colonel F. D. Farquhar. com- mander of the Princess Pamela's Canadian Light Infantry. reported killed in action. German artillery

bombarded Soissons Cathedral.

PIGMY JUMBOS

ADDO, South Africa, —(C’P) -\A herd of ‘plgmy" ele hams-sole survivors 0f their spec es-may be slﬂllshtered soon. They refuse to stay in their protected preserve be-

_ Boys l2 _Years_Aiid 0ver_

cause of l .1: of water, and wander onioonea _v farms

‘courteous to all ‘strain and ex lament oi modern ‘lite did not ahect him any. ‘iemaiiied the calm, afiabe gentle- 'man whom we regarded with deep

In Memoriam

CAPTAIN JOHN T. MACLAINE

People trom many parts oi the p.ovince were saddened to learn oi the sudden death oi Capt. John i‘. MacL-aine which took place at .lie home oi his daughter. Mrs. W. A. Field oi Borden on Wednesday, i-cbruary 7th.

Mr. MacL-aine was born It Rice Point in 1958, and when quite young, with his parents, Mr. and ivlrs. Archibald MacLaine, he went to Live at. Rocky Point where he received his education. When he was sixteen years oi age he

went to sea. 1n those days a sea-

man‘: llie was much different. than nowadays. The old sailing vessel required able, skiiful men ivlro were not afraid oi hardshi and danger and Mr. MacL-aine among the Last. oi these fine old seamen who we were so proud to know. While s young man he sail- ed to the West Indies on s square- ilgger. He was promoted to mate and afterwards to captain oi sall- ing vessels and at one time op- erated his own vessels. When steamships came into use he left the sailing vessels and for twenty- iive years was captain e steamer Harland, retiring iroin the sea. seven yea-rs ago.

Three years ago Mr. MacLaine visited the U. S. A. and while there

'was the guest of honor at a fam-

ily reunion held at Hyde Park. Mass. This memorable event was attended by three brothers and two sisters, of whom Mr. J. T.

vMacLaine was the eldest.

Mr. Macllalne was a life-long

‘member oi Zion Church, Char-

lottetown, and as he faithfully tried to follow the iootsteps oi his Master, he has left us an ex- ample oi fine Christian manhood, an lnspirationto all who knew him. Oi a quiet, unassuming na- ture he was kind, thoughtful and alike and the

He

aiiection and esteem.

Twice married, his iirst wile was formerly Miss Theodocla San- derson and their daughter Mrs. W. A. Field with whom Mr. Muc- Laine lived of late is the only child. Later in liie he married Miss Isabelle Lawson who also pre- deceased her husband some years

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gBcsides his daughter Mrs. W. A. Field there are leit to mourn the following sisters, Mrs. John Pear- don. Charlottetown. Mrs. Robert MacLaren. North lake. and MYS- Joseph MacNeill. Rosendale, Mass, and brothers Cowan 0f Ncedham, . and George oi Denham. Mass. Mr. J. A. Field, Bank oi Nova scotia, Montreal, is the only grandson.

The funeral was held om Friday afternoon from the MacLean Fun- eral Home where service was con- ducted by Rev. Carlyle Webster who also conducted services at the grave. The pallbearers were Messrs. Harry Drew’. Eiﬁrbeft Jew" ell. R. B. Rattray, Murdﬂtﬂk RAW-i. Herbert Anderson, and Donald MacKini-ion. Interment was in the People's Cemetery, Charlottetown.

MRS. COLIN McBETH

The people oi Forest Hill and vicinity were shocked to hear 0! the death on Saturady. March 9th of an old friend and neighbm‘. Mrs. Co'in McBeth, alter a. short illness of pneumonia.

Born at Rose Valley. her maiden name was Christy Ann Matheson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Angus Matheson. she had resided in Forest Hill ever since her mar- riage to Mr. McBeth.

Her funeral took place from her old home on Sunday, March 10th to Dundas Cemetery and despite the poor roads was largely attended.

She leaves to mourn their loss, besides her husband. one daughter Mrs. Arthur Kine of Charlotte- town: two sons, Nell oi Deroche. B. C.. and John C.. at home. Two sons predeceased her. Alex, who died at the age oi thirteen. and Daniel. who enlisted with the 105th Battalion in the last war and died of wounds in France on Sept. 3rd. l9

18.

There are also leit one brother Rev. D. M. Matheson oi‘ Stellar- ton, N 5., and two sisters, Mrs. M. A. McDonald oi Calgary, Alta... and Mrs. Mary Mclsanc oi Char- lottetown.

Codoy Becomes

Choice For Title Contender

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 19- tAPi-Arturo Gcdoy oi Chile, who 121K116 out oi o-bscunty to go l5 unds with heavyweight champion >/e Louiis, today replaced Tony ualento as the National Boxing

‘Association's choice as no. 1 con-

tender ior the Brown Bomber‘; title.

Fred J. Buddy oi Milwaukee, chairman oi the N. B. A.'s cham-

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Bristol And iiioinity

bu. Jo.eph W. McDonald who has been employed in Nova Scotia ici- several months has returned to hs home here last week and Will again Join the stait‘ 0i the Warren Paving Company ior the summer months.

Mrs. McCullough, Morell, Rear, is attending Mrs. P. J. Hughes as nurse in her serious iilnes...

Mr. Charles Aldersliaw is able to be out again alter being confined to bed ior some time past.

Lobster trap builders will start thg task of bulding several tiiotian traps for the packers this week. Th work wll keep the men busy until the season opens May 1st.

Cars are moving in this District at present despite the fact that the plough has not yet broken through.

Mrs. Arthur Aidershaw Moreli. leit on Thur day for Halifax, where she will spend a month with her daughter. she will _a so visit her two sons, Cecil and Wilfred who tare in the army. Mrs. Aldershaw, will also

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Pie. Frank Arsenault, is spending auiew days with his mother Mor- e eas .

The serious illness of Mrs. Dan McLean at her home is deeply re- gretted here. Mrs. McLean w o is we.l along in the evening of liie, is one oi this town's oldest and most respected residents,

One of the students oi the Boat Buildln course at Moreil informs this scr that the oouite there

w not cometo s close until May first.

The work oi erative store on last week by willing hands. The dir- ectors expect to have the store open for business in two weeks time.

The weekly meeting oi the Bristol study club was held at the home of John T. O'Brien on Monday night with full attendance oi members.

Mr. Vincent Lund has returned from attending the Leadership Course at. the Extension Colle e. Antlgonish. Mr. Lund reports t e course a. big success this year with

itin 1h C - - i....: ......°°".

$153: irom all parts oi ‘

tor to Mount Stewart, lut week.

Man Donald: hear that she {ms

bed ior some Miss Stewart. last week

inst; week when s

mun visitor l;

crow or crows arrived last week. 'i‘ho crow; y bring tho first message 0i spring and their cawlnl has started. William Al is vis-

eratlng deficit. oi $1,287,342 in the

652.981 . with $13,069,775, while operating ex- -

in net revenue oi $3,434,984 for the

Thimble Theatre — Starring POPEYE

M11. William Hawboit wast visi-

iriends oi Mrs. Wilfred Mc- St. Andrews. will refret to unebeen coni ned to

Alice Lnplem leit ior Mount where she has temporary position b

e st. Bernard 0g owned eneiic. had w be destroy oung man broke the animals leg w th uptick. Trap rs are trying theiriuck o- "till?

barn ds a! toecatoh ‘it: mllihi “wvillithii This time its the skunk with the tour and

e88 the strlpﬂi back. Some writers claim the Skunk is oi much value in destroying a- d the iarm but at present this feasting on fresh eggs. Shins oi spring are here now ls

Mrs. yward, Sit, itinz in the Morel rear district. cls in this district are any- thing but ood at present lo stretches o the pavement are bare while other parts remaig b . Mr. William McDonal , was a vis- itor to the City on Saturday-B.

B. N. Ii. tlperating With Surplus

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THE {HCHAQEQHETOWN GUARDIAN

Easter Beef

We again have the largest display oi Choice Easter Beef in the Qity-Jeaturing especially fine Baby

MARCH%_2%1,_1940

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SPRING OPENING AT THE GIRUS STORE which Specializes Solely in

. oiiws cons HATS, DRESSES, sxmrs, JACKETS a. are,

COATS

$4.95 ‘° $14.95

DRESSES — Fresh, New styles at

$1.95 ‘° $3.95

HATS — Straws and Felts

$1.00 ‘° $1.98

Si’£‘i=‘§é‘é1§"‘l"3“_*2.95

The Misses Holmes & Bradley

i152 Queen Street

Phone 92

In February

MONTREAL. March 19 -—(CP)— Increase oi $3,050,530 was raw"- ed today by Canadian National Railways in February net revenue oi $1,763,188, compared with an 0p-

O01'1'€'|)Oi1d.1‘i1g period of 1939. Operating revenue increased $4.- to $17,722,756, compared

penses were up $1,600,451 to $15.- 958.568. compared with $14,351,111. Increase oi $|‘\).5Q2 was shown

two months ended Feb. 29. com- pared with an operating deiicit oi siaossaa in the correspondlns ner- iod of 1939.

A gain oi $9,759,711 was report- ed in operating revenues oi 33i- 324591. against 926.564.7811, while operating expenses advanced $3.- 429183 to $31,889,507, against $28,- 111K131

A New Canadian Champion J arse; . . . . . v I M‘

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The Jersey cow Ashbouriin a Handsome lAdy-Olﬂkhaa recently broke the senior yearling buttcriat record ior Canada, yroducin, in 3B5 day 11,495 lbs. oi milk, and 680 lbs. of int with an lverage teat oi 5.74%, 5h has been awarded n Silver Medal Certificate by the Canadian Jeisr Cattle Club. The new champion was owned and tested by Jones and 0 oi Cooksvliie Ontario. In the picture is Jim 0n who has had phenoint

success with Jersey cattle, and his new partner Walter G. Wardo

Toronto, Quip-Prom The Canadian Jersey Cattle Club. Toronto, Ont.

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» LET ‘EM COUNT A MLLVUN. NLL swv .-—. Dawn NOW

THE WINNAH AND STILL THE CHAMPION OF SAGAQKIA-ETC-

HELLO. MOM. HELLO. POP. TOUGH FIGHT. GLAD i WON

so "ro YOUR y. THOUGHT WHEN WE BEGAN THIS TOUR 1T WAS ALL RIGHT- 'Ji?;E§ui§5 i-“yTtliéNa TRIP — "PEACE IN i TH‘ ramm- kill/I v ti?“ ~90

AH‘ I'LL- SHOW YOU HOW LEAVE IT-

plonship rating ccmmitue, placed Godoyhs performance at the top oi his review ior the past quarter, y- head of Henry Anti-wrongs knock- out victory over Pedro Montanel and Arnutrong’; draw with Ceicr- ino Garcia.

The committee prefaced its

est-r t wast-tr t HADDA DIME! BUT mama's ~o use ASKIN’ Mom! ‘cuz 5145's ALWAYS JUST PAID TH’ otzocuur emu-cm soMari-uu’!

MOM-- Gor A name? MERCY! CAP STUBBS‘

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