COO HES OPS EG PIS Ee pi ly era

28 The Guardian, Charlottetown, Thurs. Nee. 16, 1965. 2 ;

ee | os OPEN TONIGHT TIL 9 u:"s Strange Stories Told| STORES . | in WD DEC. 23rd

7 H N Fy | ee me Le Add more ave No Explanation - revert yu | Sheena ae or your —open a

to talk of such things as ghosts, or forerunners, or warnings that be convenient

told me the following story: 4 CHARGE

“F-was working in the smelter of the International Nickel Company at Copper Cliff, Ontario—that’s close to Sudbury, I had just finished eating my lunch at the noon-hour break, had risen to my feet and started across the large floor, when I ; heard my mother's voice calling “Woodrow”. Bk a sgeree

Naturally the man stopped short, for his mother was back here on Prince Edward Island at the time.

But here's the grippingly interesting part of the story. That orief pause, and turn to one side, saved Mr. Wheatiey's life: A tuge I-beam crashed through the ceiling from a floor above, and - “‘burned"’ his shoulder and brushed the side of his face, as it hurtled to the floor level on which the Island man stood.

Had it not been for his mother’s voice calling out to him, “the big I-beam would have split me in two”, Woodrow told me.

Pat Callaghan’s Stéry Recalled

1 MET many friends from across the Island, as I moved around Saturday afternoon at the Liberals’ provincial nominat- ing convention. One of them was Pat Callaghan of Mimine. gash; which is in West Prince. He reminded me that I had never used the interesting ghost-Story he told me two years ago when I visited him at his home.

I informed Mr. Callaghan that I had told his story many times as I have spoken to groups in dozens of places across the Island. I had been keeping it for that purpose. But here It is for readers of this column.

Pat's grandfather, William ‘Callaghan, had been a fish packer, among other things, at Minimegash in the days of per- haps 100 years ago, or close to that. ¢

He scolded a young lad one day whom he had suspected of stealing some of the fish. The boy was working for him at the time.

The boy went home arid told his mother, and she came f to William Callaghan and .proceeded to st bitterly that her boy was honest and trustworthy. She scolded Mr. Callaghan for daring to suggest that her young son could possibly be a thief. She used all of the language at her command to im-

‘press —- Mr. oe that he had been terribly at fault in accusing her

A few een later William Caltaghan had occasion to cross the Miminegash Run-it’s a fairly narrow strip of water that is — enough to wade with rubber boots, or it was then at east

After crossing “the Run”, Mr. Callaghan had walked along the shore for perhaps a bit more than a mile to visit a family he knew.

Brilliant Lights Blocked Path

WILLIAM CALLAGHAN completed his visit and ft was about 11 o'clock at night, when he left for home. He should” have been home long before midnight. But it was nearly morn- ing when he arrived, and that’s the interesting part of this story.

As he walked toward the “‘the Run” he saw two lights some

Superb Bone China DINNERWARE SET =—si«syj

pg wnt lat yA sedi iday season or Brey design on dinner and sa

Seemed Bo \veet

a pure white bon

plates, ten plates, .a service

30 Pes. 47, 88

30 pieces of table this he! tive blue and 2 The sets comprise:

oy your In an attrac- china body., bread and butter plates, cups a' for 6.

ee)

Gracious Entertaining... 3-PC. DESSERT SETS

Gleaming, beautifully made of heavy Viking plate silver. The set, similar to illustration com- sists of equisitely fashioned creamer, sugar and matching tray. You'll be proud to give this gift

you'd be delighted to receive it. 8.50

“Deck the Halls with...” TRIM THE TREE SHOP

fhe custom of trimming the Christmas tree has been one af the greatest thrills of this season of the year. From

picking the right tree to the final mounting of the last

‘icicle and the arrival of Santa, it brings joy and excite-

ment to"young and old alike. Again this year, Holmans’

offer a complete selection of everything you'll need. such — as icicles, artificial snow, stencils, wreaths, ornaments,

lights (inside and out) tinsel, garland, plus some new ones. Come see the complete selection, RIGHT NOW!

English Toffees Please the

distance ahead. One was fairly high, the other would be per- @ Foil @ Vinyl trees Ch ! ; haps six to 10 feet off the ground. tame 25c Wem obs 4.98 or r istmas Py & Smoker There was something ieoaue about the lights, and Mr. = - ; : Callaghan watched them in wonder, as he made his; way to- - @ Snow 49c 59c @ Tree tops 49c : ; wards the spot-where~he would step into water ‘and cfoss ‘the Sprays and FEO cisccessss } ! Run’’ on his-way home, |... ; BRIARS As he neared the spot, however, the lights moved directly @ Wreaths 79¢ @ Angel 39c a in front of him. By fd time he had reached the spot where From .... vec HaMP, | ..casasesee is with filter he was to step into the water, one of the lights—both were ported briars, ; unnaturally bright—came down to rest virtually on the*ground @ Garland 39c @ Indoor Lights 1 SG tip. Famous Medico brand. in front < a im other” popeny about shoulder height, and From 3:-<.: ase From = .......... ? it was also directly in front of him: Both were directly and ef- . fectively blocking his path. @ Ornaments 06c - only 3.95 I've often been told that the Irish, like my own people, the From. 0. -.08.. \

Scots, and the English too, for that matter, had an unusua) be- : 1 lief in, and often a fear of the supernatural in those far_off : ° : days. This would be a fearsome occurrence to anyone. It would be a brave man, indeed, who would attempt to ignore . - « sich a phenomenon Z Wiilliam Callaghan didn’t ignore it. The movement of the » lights were such as to block his further progress, regardless of the direction in which he attempted to move.

Crouched In Terror, Prayed |

4 MR. CALLAGHAN didn’t ignore the fearsome Le Filled with fear at the unknown portent of the strangely unnatural brightness, he crouched low on the beach and prayed.- What he hought about at the time has not been passed on to his grand- , but one can well imagine the terror of the man as he remained. on the ground, with his face close to the earth. Doubtless he peered anxiously at the lights from time to time, to see if they were still there. Mr. Callaghan must have peered many. times, for his time-of imprisonment by the lights was long and painful. It must have even seemed more lengthy

DO SEE SANTA!.

If your children haven't seen Santa... hurry ‘up! He'll be soon ready to leave on his big trip of the year! 3

; Puzzled about What to Give... Solve your problems with a very acceptable...

GIFT CERTIFICATE

Always right...sure to please. Available in ‘amount of your choosing. ; : .

At the time of your gift pur. © chase, enquire about free sift - wrapping! Another Holman’s we service for you!

DAYS LEFT to Gift Shop!

daily from 2 to 4

to 4 p.m. CHARLOTTETOWN

_ daly from 1:30 to 3:30 =

the Black Watch Infantry Regi-

than-it actually was. : : . : ae. - Finally he looked up and saw that the lights were lifting. W. rm Gift 1

When they “had lifted out of his path, he scrambled quickly to a s his feet, waded the stream, and ran for his house which was * nearby. - 3

It was almost daylight when he rushed into the house, all FI i tt

but breathless. anne e e

‘Where in the world have ‘vou been?” was the first greet- j 4

ing from his sister, Ellen, who lived with him—he was not : married at fhe time. She had walked the floor through most an ets of the late hours of the night. Hd a

She must have’ been as astonished as was, when ‘ “ % ” sae ’ Famous “‘Tex-Made"™ Ibex quality that's rerfonce. story he told about the indescribably terrifying PX ‘aah 4 value, and.so lovely to give ‘ : gt : ; receive. Thick; fleecy cotton, best d To the people of that day, especially to the Irish and Scotch, = ;

I believe, the appearance of lights in such strange places, for longer wear.and warmth. were an omen of things to come, often of death—the le 60”" x: 90” : : : - 4 few them at forernners eh Brine: ct 649] Meter sate an ene 7 : ton ete mee

3 ‘ ii 70” x 90” vinyl mat on énamel- -96-pe. Cutlery Sets . ing chrome, with fast-

Mother, Baby Died During Night Be to laa his gry 9s ies ciecgrve 6.79 led steel surface. " ; x heating copper bod

: In this case the grim omen was of death. Later that day 80” x 90” Gleaming chrome trim. Complete service for 6. Tarnish-proof. "earner tom. -C ool -Bakelite

%. William Callaghan and his sister, Elen, heard the news that oe 7.49 Handy carrying handle stainless steel. Serrated edge knives. Sim handle, holds about 8

a ~~... the mother-of the~boy-he -had-accused of stéaling the fish, had Mun HESS aBaRY odes +4 serene o% Weighs up to 300 Ibs. permanent handles. ooreee in attractive pm pints. Very ee given birth to a baby the previous night. And mother and 90" x 100° 7 98 only box. - gift.

baby had died. PME Deeae bob pvs00siscccce ss ce a |

The. story- that -has come down through the years suggests 7 98 : : 15. 50 7. 89 that the woman had been suffering the pains of child birth dur- 7 :

ing those long hours, when the lights of indescribable brilliance . ee ee si had held en Callaghan pineed to the an The a ~ ; is that the lights had finally lifted, and disappeared, as t ‘ . soul of the mother and—child—had—taken their flight from their GITFS FOR HOBBYISTS ORE menses : Esmond Gifted

e . E a e 7 s Christmas IsToughTime _ - Electric Blanke For Wife Of Missing Man ectric Blankets or Ee: g es Enjoy the long winter nights with warmth REGINA (CP)—There’ is the ment, was transferred here foo vaen. Mace ot. rave: ane ; i bs cotton blend. Long-wearing with perm-

usual festive tree, bright decor- three years ago from Camp Rich satin bound ends ations and gaily-wrapped’ par- | sagetown, N.B., after spending anent _ pile. a ‘habe : Portable cels but Obristmas at the Per- 1¢ years in the Maritimes. The Safe. Single con .. . Eject. Saws z . ge kin’s home here this year just move was made on compassion- Single 15 a5 National Bench Saw -won't-be the same. | ate grounds when it was felt the ae ae . Rugged, ready and reason- with.

“havi able. Precision built motor No workshop complete

Barbara Perkin is-~having a dry Prairie climate Would he : eut-thfe to depth

difficult “time trying .to make | better for Gilbert, who has had Double _ 16.95 ant perfect balance make is item. yah Bh “bed size Bitsy sees « this a real buy. 2%” cut of 2%” with an

Christmas the usual happy time | asthma since~ birth. eeteveeshove ; ary’ Viste ‘Blade tion blade and tilting arbour.

for her five children—Lestie, 12,1 REPORTED MISSING from a ‘emt Large 18" x 2%” table top, guard, 1% hp, 1l5w ‘ :

Jack, 10, Janet, 6, Gilbert 5,/ Mrs.” Perkin said her husband onan: mitre gauge atid rip fence. Power Elect: :Drills

a4 ema |e reas Me chee a 47.95 eee 0 ago Mrs. routine : : kein received word her infsband, |gina Sept. 15 for Saigon and a . " ; 39.95 . hao ee Gan oa

Cpl. Vernon J. Perkin. 37. one ‘six - month assignment. in the Gift Hierloom ‘ aa ae Sie on ‘ter ca of three Canadians serving with | |Far East. It was & month later 2 sai tat hope ees ree the -International Control- Com- | that he was reported missing. : , ae a ee oe mission in Viet Nam, was mis-| Financially, the family is not b d reads =

. sing when—a~courier “aircraft | suffering. “~Perkin’s pay is e sp : 15 95 disappeared on a flight from | coming regularly and the fam- ¢ : Vientiane to Hanoi. ily is: staying. on indefinitely in A traditional gift for. loveliness. _Made by Camtex. . :

“It’s hard to make plans for the home, provided for army Probably one of the nicést gifts you can give for ACT wow reversing Christmas,” Mrs. Perkin said | personnel, with permission of someone’s bed. Reversible, twice the wear. Deep wha in an interview. “I'm not look- the authorities. bullion fringe, rounded corners. In white, pink, =, i : ite ing forward to ‘it’ but we must | Mrs. Perkin’s parents, from quotse or beige. In sizes.of 81" x 108”’ or 96"’ x aad NOW! 45 95 do our best for the children.”’ | Kinosota., now are staying with :

Mrs. Perkin mow has on'yher and plan to stay until e al — sensnstiesaiiic aaa faint hope husband sur- | spring. a2. 95 : _— o vived. | She will spend’ Christmas - ‘

Cpl Perkin, ‘who served with | waiting for some definite word e5 |

about her husband — :