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squalor mining towns of Nova lcotia are the modern counterpart of the “Copetown" Dickens eighty years ago as a horrible exampleoftberesuitsoftheindus-

K. c, said tonight addressing the members of the Pickwick

made 0! mining DOW!!! 0f NOV! 500-

Lilse Suurbs Of Hell, Colder Says

MONTREAL. Feb. 21-h: point of described by Charles .

trialintion 0i’ England. B. L. Calder.

Club of

Montreal on “Hard Times.” Mr. Cal-

der is president of the club. Referring to a. recent visit-he had

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VALLEYFIELD - ORWELL HEAD Services, March 3, 1929: Orwell Head 11 a. m.; Kilmulr ll ‘a. m.; Valleyfield ‘l p. m.; Tuxls and Trail Rangers Ser- vice. Rev. D. M. Sinclair, Minister.

. ‘EBRUARY 25. 1919 ‘ Ct‘ *—_h___"‘\_ Catherine of the Order oi Si, mm beautifully played the wedding and hymns. The hymn, wenmfli. “lull? "lll by Master ensue. l Miss Wlnnifred McIvor, m‘ . The bride was gowngd m nmde .1 ent blue beaded reel-gene ma». ' wore a hat of blue copelene m; B. bridesmaid was Miss Jennie John’ ston, sister of the groom, whilst gr. Wilfred Hammill acted u groom“: mm- The groom's gift n, m, m»; was a beautiful string o! new‘. b“ the bridesmaid was a gold C7053 chain and to the groomsmfln a M. of kid gloves. A reception breaking’ given at the home of Mr, and M“. Wllllfim smllll. Kinkora, followed u," ceremony, Mrs. Smith being 5. ‘m! o! the groom. Immediately one, m,

tis, Mr. Calder described them as "like a suburb of the Hell which Dante describedPBe made s. passi

comment on the last miners‘ strike there: "I realise how foolish and un- just some of us were when we critic- ised those miners for their long

and Mrs. Johnston left on the 30mm train for a honeymoon in the Mm,- tlme Provinces. After returning 1M: their honeymoon a dinner was 81m them and immediate relatives o1 m, family by the bride's parents, M; m,

xspdktsssvr-nufr» "sru-i warm T"'4'“IMIYC'<‘JP.Q - zen-e . .

WEDDING BELLS-A pretty wed- ding ceremony took placc in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Dr. R. G. McBeth officiating, united in mar- riage were Christina May MeRae and Lauchlin McLennan of P. E. I. The

Hugh Cannell, C. L. U. of Mon-l trml, Rue, unanimously elected President of the Life Underwriters Association of Canada at the Afl- nlal Meeting of the Association

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strike," he said.

held in Toronto on February 8th. Mr. Caunell is Montreal manager .of

The speaker observed that Dickens

bride was dressed in white crepe back satin with skirt of Spanish lace,

Mrs. Patrick Hammill; followed b“ dinner from Mr. and Mrs. John Jolm. stcn, parents of the groom. The bride-

ilc Mutual Life Assurance Com- pany/er Canada.

had left the problem of Labor and Capitol unsolved. “But I think we are moving towards a solution," he con- tinued. He thought that nowadays

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bouquet of orphelia roses and pink carnations and fem. She was attend- ed by her sister Florence Violet Mc-

was tendered a "Shower" prevlom ,0 her marriage and was the recipient‘ of many lovely gifts, including 511m.

Ilamlsolnc George O'Brien and lovely Lois Moran in a

underworld life.

phat heartlessness of the relationship

Rae, wearing a. dress of pink taffeta and carried pink and white carna-

ware, cut glass, eight day clock, din. ner set of limoges china, linens, n; l

lilziulslurln of law, love, life and luxury. Thrlilhg isle of '*

, l between employer and employees Death Geflfge

which characterized the industrial

revolution," was being removed through organization for sport and social endeavor. Better housing condi- tions were also doing much to im- prove the situation. he said. with shorter hours, better working condi- tions and a recognition to a certain extent of the principle of collective

tions and wore a gold band in her hair. Marjory Campbell being the As WarbtlrtOn flower girl dressed in pink orgundy ——— and carried a basket of pink and

(Special 1° ‘he Gmmulml » white flowers. Benton Flnlayson sup- NRQNTQ- Feb- 27"Th1'°"gh the ported-the groom. Ernie, Dan and death yellflflbl’ It ‘he Keller“ hm‘ John McRae acted as ushers. Mr. Dllial- °l Gem‘? A- w“b“'l'°n' m H. S. Duncan at the organ and Mr. his 69th YB". T°r°nl° has 1°“ a“ William Miidie sang All Joy bcThlne.

and a handsome sum of money. m Johnston is a Graduate of the Chg. lottetown Hospital, Charlottetown, and after graduation served as soc. ' retary to Dr. J. S. Jenkins, Charlotte. town, later doing private nursing. in, . Johnston was at one time a valued clerk in the Provincial Bank cf Can. ads. having served in the branches

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FORTUNE BRIDGE

A wedding which is of consider- able interest in this vicinity 100k

“place in Boston last week when Miss

“Mary June Ceoney of California be- (‘LllllC ‘.110 wife oi’ Mr. George Mullaly ‘vi (imvilli Brno. The bride is excell- vtiwzally wc-ll known in Fortune

“Bfliiflf, lnivlng hen a. resident for a.

{llllllllii-i‘ of years and also a. teaseher ‘in the Ciz-nciccl School there. Mr. iMullnly is a progressive farmer of Gownn Brno ‘and returned Monday Xvith his fair bride. We extend heart- lcst, fellcltaticns.

Visitors to Sourls this week in-

' clznlrrl Liv. Frank Casey of the Cus-

toms Dcpzirtiilcrit, City, and Ml‘. E. 3~.lr'l'.\rl'.~.nc, Annandale.

We rflfirct to report the death of Mr, Til/nuns stubbard, Georgetown. jI/ll: Suihluii-cl who had been ill for sumo lllTlC pzisscd away at the home cf his sister Mrs. Scott, Sourls, while "on a visit to hcr.

Z\lt'=. CiI-nzw‘ Ivlvllick, Sourls, re- iurnvcl from a visit to the city.

Messrs. Howard and. Arthur Wood. Hod House were passengers to the city Thursday.

' Mr. Fletcher arrived in sourls Wednesday to take up his duties in {he C. B. C.

Mr. A. E. Clarke who has been on a. business trip toSummerslde re- turned last evening.

Deputy Sheriff Knight. George- =t0wn was among visitors to Sourls. this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Meinnis. ‘city, motored to Suris Sunday.

Mr. R. W. Dixon of Dixoifs Mills, East Baltic is doing a. rushing trade ‘in the lumber business. No less than ‘five teams are landing box-material llln Souris this week.

Sourls can now boast of an up- to-date freezing plant owned by Zticssrs Matthew d: McLeanLtd. and large quantities of frozen fish are lbcing daily shipped to all parls of the Island.

in the B. I. S. Hall on Friday even.- ing the 8th inst. in aid of Souris High School. A very large crowd at- tended and the baskets realized a. considerable sum. Miss Pearle Mc- Kenzles basket brought sum of seven clollarerand fifty cents. The floor was in Al condition and the music vcry harmonious indeed, which combined with the fact that this would probably be the last. pre- lenten dance cvcigvone lmvc a real time. The or- der was also very good.

the tidy

all tended to make

Mr. Upton Seaman is back to the

town of Ilearts Desire once more, and is spending n few days among friends.

Mr. Iierbcrt Jarvis, Little Harbour

was a visitor to Sourls Saturday. We understand that Mr. Jarvis is to be one of thc principals in an interest- ing ceremony which is to take place shortly.

FCIlCllHllOIlS are being extended to

,l\'ii'. and Mrs. Ilcnuv Peters on their l TPCCllL [groom bclcmg lo Rollo Bay and in- tor-d making their future home in

marl-lime. Both bride and

the same evening. A large number of wedding presents gives evidence of the popularity of Mr. and Mrs. Coffin and wrwish them a most successful journey through life. '

We regret to hear that Mr. Aeneas Bailey "of Elmira is not enjoying his usual good health.

Mr. Alexis McLean, East Point was a. passenger to the city last week. Mr. McLean met with a slight ac- cldent last week when he fell, in- jurlng two of his ribs.

Radio owners had an unusual number of callers on Sunday-the occasion being the farewell sermon of Rev. Mr. Eaton who is well known and greatly beloved in this ‘section. Needless to say the sennon-"The Two Great Facts of Life" was great- ly enjoyed by all "listeners in," al- though some interference on that wave length only marred the serenity toward the closing of the sermon. Mr. Leigh DingwelPs voice was also heard to advantage in "Crossing the Bar." Mr. Dingwell is very popular in Fortune Bridge.

bargaining.

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J. D. Coffin, Rollo Bay West.

Wetk. _

are in perfect

as pleasant vacation.

Miss Muriel Dixon.

West.

last week.

lifr. and Mrs. Chester Pratt, St. Peter's were visitors East this week.

Mrs. Lloyd Davidson spent Mon- day with her parents Mr. and Mrs.

Mr. Nelson Stewart, Little Pond was among visitors to Fortune this

The country reeds around here condition owing to the snowfall of Saturday sire thaw of Sunday followed by frost. There is much activity in the hauling line. wood. potatoes, etc. being moved.

Misses Evelyn Johnston and Clara Aitken who attended the Short Course in the eitymeturned Satur- dsy evening. They are very well pleased with the knowledge gained and enjoyed their profitable as well

Mrs. Henry Burke, Bay Fortune has returned home after a very pleasant visit to friends in the city.

Baltic spent Sunday with friends in Rollo Bay

Mr. John ‘Mchure, Albion Cross was on a business trip to Rod House

outstanding friend of the rich and poor alike. He was a. man of stronB convictions and his influence on many lives will be felt for Years- GeorgeWarburtorrs life is a record of aohlevment, a record not marked by creations of wood and stone, of wealth and industry. He leaves his records in the minds of many. He was a creator of spirit. ADDRESS AND PRESENTATION TO MAIL COURIER On the evening of Monday, Feb. 18th. a small gathering met at the heme of Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Stead to wait on Mr. Herbert Smith and amrm their appreciation of his valu- ed service as Mall Courier RR. No. 8. During the course o‘. the evening Mr. Smith was duly escorted to the parlor by Mrs Brenton Dickieson and given the seat of honor. A short ad- dress was then read by Mrs. James Wares and Mrs. Horace Ling, assist- ed by a couple of the male frater- nity, proceeded to dcnaio the various gifts which comprised a handsome fur coat, a Montana robe. a. seal fur esp and a. pair of driving mittens. Although completely taken by 5111‘- prise, Mr. Smith expressed his cor- dial thanks, in'a few well chosen wm-ds, men 9.11 Joined in singing “For He's a. Jolly Good Fellow." Luncheon was then served, after

wwhioh an hour of social chat was en-

joyed by all, then each dePllYl/ed m their respective homes, feellni; that the evening was well and pleasantly

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Odd FellowsI-Iall, Graverly Street. Mrs. McRae and Mrs. D. Campbell sisters of the groom receiving the guests. Mrs. McRae's dress was black and white crepe with ruffled skirt, black hat to match. Mrs. D. Campbell wore a gown of blue crepe de chine with hat to match. 130 guests sat down to a repast. The tab- les were decorated in pink and white color scheme with vases of tulips, car-nations and narcisses and fern. The bride's table was centred with a. three tiered wedding cake surround- ed with llghted candles in silver hold- ers. Mr. Torquell Campbell, Piper. played the wedding party to the tables. Mrs. C. H. Rawson, Mrs. A. Haliday, Mrs. E. Wilson and Mrs. .7. Baynton took charge of the arrange- ments. Mlss F. Stewart, Miss Vera Towers, Miss Sadie Finlayson, Miss Margaret Finiaysouf Miss Catherine Campbell, Miss Ivy Adams poured tea. The groom's gift to the bride was a white gold bracelet set with brilliant-s. to the bridesmaid a ring, to the best man, cuff links, to the flower girl a bracelet. For traveling the bride wore a black crepe dress trimmed with shadow velvet. a rust colored coat, trimmed with fur and hat to match. After a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. McLennun will reside in Van- couver.

WEDDING BELLS-One of the pretty events of the season which took place in St. Malachls‘ Church, Kinkora. on January 9th at 7 a. m.,

at Klnkora, Summerside, Charlotte. town and St. John. He has also seen parts of the Canadian West an American cities. They are taking up their residence onthe beautiful farm previously owned by Mr. Fred Woolly“ but lately acquired by Mr. Johnston, We all Join inwishlng them many years of happiness in their new ad venture of life. -

MOTION CARRIED

WINNIPEG, Man., Rob. Zc-Pftllh ier John Braeken's motion for ad- journment of the Manitoba lcglshl. ure until tomorrow was carried in the legislature this afternoon by a ms- jority of six. .

Liberals, Conservatives and Labor members voted solidly against the government. The vote was: For ll; Against 22. There were four absentee three being Conservatives. Tomorrol Mr. Bracken will place a motion for an adJournment of the Legislature for one month when the findings cf ills Royal Commission investigating charges against the government are expected to be known. The charger followed the leasing of the Bevan Sisters Falls Power site to the Win- nipeg Electric Company. Iiieut-Col. F. G; Taylor, Conservative leader, preferred the charges. l

Australians are experimenting with insects imported from the United States and South America in sire!- fort to destroy prickly pear planisi

the above mentioned locality. Mrs. Peters was formerly Miss Mary Perri‘. a most charming and popular young lady. Mr. Peters is one of Rollo Bay's most progressive sons.

spent.

Following is the address:

To Mr. Herbert Smith, Mail Courier. Hunter River.

Dear Friend:-

In behalf cf the boxholders and other residents comprising you!‘ mill route we wish to convey t9 YOII- l" some tangible way. the appreciation and regard in which you are held, as an eihcicnt and faithful mail courier.

For a number of years you have (almost daily) cheerfully pursued your course, summer and winter, of- ion when both roads and weather would be in a most unfavourable condition for either man or horse.

By your courteous and oblislnk msnner, you have won the respect e1 your many friends. and gained the l putation of being a “lolly 800d fel- low," and a most competent mail courier.

Please accept this gift as a token of fellowship and gratitude of the many who are always eager to welcome the daily reappearance of their ever ' "ready and willing" mall courier. ' (signed) Mrs. Brenton Dickleson, Mrs. Horace Ling, Mr. Nelson Stead, Mr. James Wares.

St. Charles Station is still the scene of much activity in the potato ().- Church, ivcclncsduy‘ afternoon business and shipments have been 1111c‘. was luvocl): attended. made continually since early fall.

- -_———-- Just at present ears are being load-

Wr: nrc IllCnSvd to state that our led for the American market. Both

' ~‘. C. C. Curls-ton of Souris potatoes and turnips are being

"Flililnly lll for some time shipped this week.

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The funeral of Mrs. Matthew Mc-

mimu took place to st. Mary's R. ihatinfest some regiona-

Mr. Irving Fraser of the C. B. C. Souris branch has been transferred from his home town to Fredericton. w. ‘Fraser will neatly missed in

Souris.

Mr. Lloyd Stewart, taxi man, Sous-ls motored to Rollo Bay, Fortune, etc. accompanied by Mr. James Atkin representing Carvelrs and Dr. A. A. Moioan of Souris.

Mr. Stewart McIntyre, East Point is spending a few days in Souris.

was the marriage of Miss Genevieve Cecelia Hammill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hammlll of Freetown, to Thomas Harold Johnston, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnston of Bedeque, the nuptial ceremony being perform- ed by Rev. M. J. Smith. Sister Mary

A Chicago man has invented s spring operated, trigger controlled tool that makes staples from wire it contains and inserts them where the! are needed at high speed.

We regret to state that Mr. James MeDougall, Red House has been ill.

Messrs Frank lilocd, Eric Dixon and H. Francis of Fortune were vis- llors to the city (of Sourls) Satur- day. Mr. Wood drove a car, Mr. Francis n slclgh-“ilariety is the spice of life.” In fact almost every sort of convcyzincc is in use around here, land the funny part is that each and l(‘\01‘§\ll1(l reports llic sleigh road or car rczicl or wagon road as the ease may be “not too bad at all."

A basket social and dance was held- on Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James McKenzie, Bay Fortune, proceeds in aid of the Women's Institute. Music was rend- ered by Mr. J. Lapierre violin. and Mrs. Reg Dingwell organ. Candy was sold and a box of candy ruffled, the winner being H. W. Burke. The af- fair was qulte s success.

Messrs Attras Campbell. Hector lMcPhec, Emmanuel "Sutherland ‘Chester Bruce and. Lester Robert- son. Red Point urere visitors to Sourls Tuesday, all returning home ‘with new “Frnncis" cutters. These up-to-date farmers know a good thing when they sec it.

On Monday evening Feb. 4th, lVlr.

. rwl l\ll‘F. Roy Crockrtt. SOurLs ‘were

\".ii'"l'l upon bv their friends and

. wall n ‘hilclivn Shower." A dc-

ii. lr..il (vinlup; was spent and. ihc

and groom received a large

.1‘ of useful gifts. They were

‘wcipfclltr. of a largo number

1W1.- cllis such as a clock,

luzncr-ciw, 1.4110 chair. cabinet oi’

FllVCl‘, ch-qucs, etc. previous to the SllLHlPl‘. '

Promotions in C.N.R. Legal Dept-

A wedding of interest to residents of Souris and surrounding territory took place in Georgetown this week when Miss Lydia Ross of the firm of the J. J. Hughes Co. for the last number of years, became the bride of Mr. Joseph Johnson of George- town. The good wishes of is host of friends go with Mrs. Johnson, who was a. great fsvorlte with all who had the pleasure of her acquaint- ance.

Senator McLean accompanied hi’ ‘Mrs. NicLeriii left Sourls for Ottawa this week.

A very pretty wedding took place on Monday morning in St. Mary's Church, Sourls the participating parties being the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnston, Little Harbour. and Mr. Herbert Jarvis, immediately after breakfast. the bridal party were passengers to the city returning by the evening train, proceeding to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, where a reception was given. A wonderful time was en- joyed by the large number of in- vited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis re- ceived numerous and magnificent presents from their many friends. The Guardian extends best wishes to the happy couple.

Mr. l-lcwnrd Wood. Red House. re- turned from Charlottetown Friday. Mr. Wood purchased the beautiful carriage stallion “Chestnut Aubrey” while absent.

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Friend stork has absconded but cupid is slill hovering in this vicinity. Another of Rollo Bay West's young farmers. Mr. Reginald Coffin has token unto himself a wife, the fair lady hclng a former school teacher in Fortune Bridge District namely Miss Sadie McKenzie of Charlotte- town. The marrlngc ceremony took place in Charlottetown on Wednes- day Feb. 6th, and the young couple returned to their home in Rollo Bay

-—i-———-——- Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Francis; Jicsa-rs J. J. McPhee and J. Mc- South Lake were in Souris lust wcck. 130mm, rwvn-ic officers, Souris mot- also Mr. and Mrs. Harry Francis oi mczi ti) l-‘olluno on Thursday. While Fortune. en route the cur chauffered by Mr. Lloyd Sfoxvnrt eensczl to operate with the Tiulllb t‘ at she had to be aband- cvml l0!‘ tho time being. The officers "})('(i(‘sfrl.’l€.(‘d" i0 Soiiris.

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Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson motored to St. Peru's Wednesday.

Mrs. G. A. Wood, Rollo Buy West. entertained the members of the‘ ‘Womerfs Institulo at her home onl ‘Wednesday evening. The n-icznbersl of the Egllngton and Home Bay branch were entertained at the home of Mrs. Geo. Clapp.

Messrs Andrew, George and Joseph McDonald, Sourls are very busy just now supplying ice to the citiaens of lourin- They have splendid equip- ment and are receiving many large orders. They are cutting at Norris Pond-just east of Sour-is. "B".

A C ectieut inventofs utensil for - boiling eggs sounds a whistle at set - ~ --~

times to signal that its work has with the approval of Si, Henry been done, I Thornton, Chairman and Presi- dent of the Canadian National Rail- ways, Gerard Ruel, Vice-President oi legal affairs, has issued the following mrvculer: