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_1"E§BUARY 15. 1941

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MONDAY

In a. list of recent promotion: in the Royal Canadian Air Force, squadron Leader Ii. R. Stewart‘: name appears as being promoted to thr- rank of Wing Commander.

At the outbreak of the war, Wing (‘ominaiidei- Stewart lformerly IJi-piity Provincial secretary-Treas- urer ior Prince Edward Islan has called from the Reserve to Active service as personal assistant t.» the chief of the air staff. and in the summer of 1940 he was ap- puinicn secretary to the Minister oi’ National Defense for Air.

‘There passed away in Montague, ‘ruesday. January 21, Mr. Harris Jordan. after a very brief illness.

tli_ which was a. Rreat shock

uie at the early ‘c180 of 3-1.

born at Guernsey Cove and

u his curly education there»

11-: int-n cntcreti Prince of Waits} unit-cc, and later attended Mount Jiliscn Unnersity‘ He took up tcacliiniz as his profession. 111111 5W" ixssfullv taught in Abney. Whic Sliililb, Beach Point and Murray Harbor, having taught in all thrre , (ltpfiflllltfillfi oi the last-named, mnoon

Onitbe afternoon of Jan. I0. it

Heart Home Ivrldav of Margaret Daiy. aired B5. widow of the late Huah Mcinrus.

Mrs. Mclnnis is also survived by three other nephews. Charles and George Moran, in Charlottetown, Duly Moran in Halifax. and two lIieC . Miss Hazel Moran and Mrs. William Moran. of Charlottetown.

FOR CONVENIENCE 0F IN- COME TAXPAYERS-lt is an sn- nounced to accommodate those who are unable to file their income tax returns during regular working hours, the office of the Inspector of Income Tax w-ill remain open daily until 6 p. m. except Saturdays. It ls also stated that special ar- rangements may be made by tele- phone or mail for evening appoint- moms from 7 till 9, Saturday ex- copied.

-—('ONGR:\TULATIONS — MYs. Ernest H. Delglian of Summerside and her little baby boy born on Fcbruaiy 3rd in the Prince County H0~pital are doing well and receiv- int; lhe congratulations of friends. This is the seventeenth child to be born to Mr. rind Mrs. Deighan. ‘Ine children are all livln and enjoying

was learned with deep rzret that hLs. Francis Hiiizan passed awayat ' home in Kellys Cress. Shclizid . n in lailina health for the bait \lli‘ illlfl llllllOllf-‘Zll all had been ulilli‘ for her that could be bv medi- l".ll zitienliun and kind iiursmil. her izuniiv had fondly hoped that she; would be restored to her usual 291111 l heath. but God in_ His infinite wis- l doin willed otherwise. She Rrflflllfll- l 1v wcnkciicd until the end camenand i my ccnuv slilfll ncacciullv uassrdl cut o; llll$ world lo a more peace-- luj QbtX/tfi 0f eternal lI8lYDl1li35$- l

At st. James Church Rev. Dr. J. , Kw; yirusei" conducted both ser-l mus. In the morning he dealt. with some of the problems of the time, including tlu: ltix enforcement‘ of kiw, the love of pleasure and lux- iii-y, and the desire for entertain- nicni n; the church. He also. 111 conjunction with clergy of other churches encased 1n swirl bray- i-rs for victory for the British » c in the present conflict. The r‘ r rcnticrcd t-wo Anthems: "G001, Shall Wipe Away All f-UEBTS <1'-';cldl, and “For our A!‘1111€'5 We would Pray" (Harrison).

In the ewnlngbr. Fraser spoke on ‘The Importance 0f .LitBlE '1"niri<_is“, and tile 011011’ tlio iiiitlicni, "Saviour Thv Dear Name We iCiilob Simperi.

In th midst of life we are 111 death-t ese words were never m0” clciirly brought to the minds 0i the TXGDIC of Donagh and surrounding d ‘Sl-Flcls than when t-hejifll’! 0i i111? suddcn dzatli of Mrs. Michael Bouil- Scn ‘which occurred on the evening 0t Dec. 13th spread over the neigh- bourhood. The deceased Y though she had attained the 890d dd age of eighty-NYC was enjoying her usual good health and one 110111 before her death was busily 611E88- 0d m completing e.‘ bed quilt Ait-vé itarlaking of her 511131191‘ she 9119119 it letter which had come from hrlrr daughter in Boston and suddeny fell to the floor. Her dauohtei lu- lrtiv with wliom she Nslflfd. W35 close at. hand and immediately 1111i; fozth all efforts to revive he." t0- ectlici" ivilli neighbors who were .10..- at hand, but she never revalu- cd consciousness. _

COLD WAVE FOLLOWS THAW _A cold wave hold this pfOVlnflll in p lust- night after the tem- re took rt sudden plunge at . , A week-end thaw ended ab‘ 1 y“. “q-wn the mercury skidded (i wn l5 degrees in three hours. The mild weather 100/9161 111° 511°“ blanket over the province five to six fir-lies. Mr.. Warren 13111115- “p1,, i... obgflwvci‘ at the Charlotte- twvn Elxpciuintntal Station _said. '1“... uihw began wit“ P- lama" curly Saturday. The wtatliei- sla- tioiiiecorded the Pfecllmaiion i“ loss than a fifth of an irlCll- EMU’ vcsloirtlnv when tho trmlteTm-“re dixiwpczkbcliiu" {rec/hug an inch of SW0“. {(111 and fir scverzil hours a g1 wnd kicked up a S'i\'lll.llg drift. Last 111E111. WWW"- m. Wind mo drcbred- A brief drop iii the wind was followed by a SZ-mllc-per-hcur gale. .

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A shower in honour of Mr. and lVlr.» l1iirry' Smith was held in Hun- icr River Hall on Tuesday evffllilli; of lust wcck. Mrs. Fulton Robert- son and Mrs. Erne t Cousins wel- comed the guests on their arrival. ‘The, Vi/cdcling March was played by Mm lvfarinn Stevenson and the ['.".'ill)1l‘ WPH‘ ushered in by Mrs. Clzir- r '_\/il'i_i(‘lll'l and Mr. Louis Bilgllllll. '1 no lowly collection fiflsllotvcr gifts uric brought. in by M155 Joan Ed- uiuds and Ml“. Fulton Robertson. ‘.‘.'l‘|il(’ lvlrs. (Iheslcr Whitlock read tlic humorous vcrses. Mrs. Mt-Lezm ': d ilic frills on the table. Af-

Tlicv Arc Jolly Good Fel- '.i Wilt» heard, the groom on be- hulf of hi5 wife thanked their wide riri 1c of friends for the presents re- ccivcrl. Rev. Ioiils Murray and The Vniliig People's Society had chnrlzc of the rvvtiingl; entertainment - u rli crmlistcd of flames. Music. elm. and was greatly enjoyed by all. A drilnlv lunch was passed. Mr. and Mrs. Smith who are tivo of Hunter River's popular Young Peo- ple. are receiving the best wishes n!’ nil for fiitiirc happiness. They will reside in Hiintr-r River where the broom hai erected a beautiful new ‘home.

GARNIIIYM- CITRLEY -One of thr- scasnnis prettiest weddings took plum» in Si. 'I'h'.~rcsa‘s Church. Syd- ncy. on Tllfksdflv Jim. 28 fit ll 110 Mass. ivhcii Rcv. Fr. James Mclsliac un'li~d in mart-lace, Miss Emma Marie Gui-icy. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ciitlcy. Charlottetown and Cnmoml Francis Henry Garn- hum son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gnrnhum of Charlottetown. The bride was wlnsomely dressed ln a street-length tress of midnlirht mauve crepe with matching access- ories. a coraaze oi roses and carried g omits mayor book. She was nt- ti-nded by Miss Irene Miicuan. Sydney. who wore a strcet-lenizth (ii-sq: of mwy crepe and accessories lo match. and carried a wh't'- brav- er book. Pie. Hush Higslns. R. C.- A M. C. of Sydney Mines. best man. Following the ceremony the part-v motored to the Pence Oilll where a wedding bieiikfaa. was served. late;- the party motored through the surrounrliflff iii-sift" arriving at Sydney Mine! in i111‘ evening when. they were the fllffit-I of Mr. and Mrs. H. . Hizgns. where a delicious weddimt 61191184‘ awaited them ‘I'm- tabtt was nicclv arranged with k beautifully Glcnmf- ed wedding cake formlnzthe crnirr-

‘have the §‘_\Til‘,)l\i.l'l_iI oi his ‘ ; | m we; fr ends in the to: oi his father. Mr. m Rifistfilf, “fl-fin, m‘? Crosby was buried at Elkhomc. -_

hood health. The oi 0st boy Char- if‘ is iii the army and isat pres- cnt. homo on leave and made a nazne for lliillwlf Fridiy night vclien he scored inc coals for the Crystals ill ilicir uccklr fixture with the Air Force tenor-S.

AIR REFRUITS LEAVE. — Bix recruits to the Rofval Canadian Air Force left hcre last week for train- zns ccnircs risewlierc in Canada. ‘flier ircrc; James Alfred Clinton, Standard General Duties. Char- lottetown; Edison I. Auld, Standard Genera-l Ditties. Winsloe South; Harold hIacKle. Aero Engine Mech- anic. Souihoort: A. C. W. Barrett. wireless and Electrical Mechanic tRiKliO). Suinincrsldc: Eric Stanley Tanlon. Vvirciess and Alect-ricsl Me- chanic (Rndiol. Summerside. Be- fore leavliuz they were presented with knitted goods bv the Red Cross and with cllznrcttes by the Provin- cial Ciovernnient through the Cari-v On Canada Corps. The presenta- tions were looked after by Mr. A. G. Bruce, of the Canadian Legion War Services.

There passed peacefully away in the P. E. Island Hospital on January 3rd, George G. Mallctt. son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Mallett of Union Road in his eighteth vear. The late Geo. Mailctt. sbent Drac- tically his whole life on his farm at Union Road and was noted throughout; the qualitv of his fine livestock.‘ He bos- sessed an intelligent. and inventive mind and was never hnnbler than when encased in the improvement of some tvpc of farm machinery.

He. leaves to mourn his death two sisters Mamie who has been his “constant companion" and Emma. Mrs. James Maclvfiilan of Stanhobe: also one brother Robert living in ‘Boston. The funeral took D1808 011 January the 7th. After a short ser- vice at the McLean Funeral Home. conducted by Rev. Hugh Miller. The remains ivcrc conveyed to the Union Road Church where a funeral ser- vice was held and which owing to the illness of hi5 D8510!‘ REV- T~ Wilson was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Nicholson of York.

--FUNERAL OF MR. WILBUR MACFARLANE — The funeral ser- vices for Wilbur MaoFariane which were held in Trinity United Church on Saturday afternoon were attend- ed by sympathizing friends from all parts of the province. The members of Prince Edward lodge I. 0- O. F‘. of ivhicli the deceased was an active member attended in a. body. Rev. I... E. G. Davies conducted the service and the choir assisted with the hymn, Abide With Me and 5111B In The Arms of Jesus. The many lovely floral tributes testified to the love and respect in which the deceased was held by all classes of citizens, The pallbearers were: Dr. Hillard Cark; Lorne Campbell; Har- rison Bell; Hazcn Phillips; Heartz Godkin rind George Hoiig. Burial ivas in the North Bmleque cemetery in the MacFarlane family plot. Rev. Mr. Hoddinoit, pa' tor of the North Bedeque Church conducted the ser- vice at the grave. —S.

Many friends were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Miss Adele Francis of this city yesterday. Sne was found dead in bed at the home of her brother George. 12 l-2 Spring Street about 11 a. m. yesterday. She had been unwell for some time but wit". able to be about as usual Bat- urdny and apparently felt quite well on retiring that night.

The dcceascd was born in Syria 35 venrs nan bill czinie toptlllfi Pm‘ vlnce with hcr family while still a yniimz girl. she lived with her par- ents ln the western part of the pro- vince for a. number of years before they moved t0 this city. She WES educated hero. The deceased was well known throughout the ‘island having bccn representative for the Catholic Record for many years.

Surviving are three sfters. Mai‘- caret. a teacher at Queen Square School: Ruse. R. N.; Louise, a sis- ter in Notrc Damr- Order; 11115 10m‘ mothers: Rev. Anthony at Tram. N. 8.; Rev. Michael at Lot 7; George and Joseph, both of Charlottetown.

Funeral arrangements were not complete last niilht.

-—RECEIVES SAD NEWS —- Mrs. Annie DFIVISOII, of Bedeqiie has re- roiyecl the sad news of the death on Februiiryt 1st of her son-iri-law. Wilbur Crosby after a prolonged illness at his home in Elkhorne, Manitoba. Mr. Crosby was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Hedley Cro~by. now living in Elkhnrnc. but former- ly of Bcclcquc. PEI. The deceased was for runny years principal of the Brandon High School and only re- tired s few years ago on account of iii health. He was most highly es- teemed by thc CiLiMILS of Brandon and of Elkhome. where he later made his home. He leaves to mourn his wife formerly, Eva Davlson. daughter" of Mrs. Davison of Bed- eque and the late Fred Devi on, two sons and one daughter. Elizabeth. who resides at home. Both sons are in His Majesty's forces. The elder son. Fred. is with the H. C. A. F’. administration headquarters at Tor- nntn and Kennel-h is with the troops in Entilaiiri. Kenneth, who l? born- bmlicr Crosby in an artillery regi- ment was recently congratulated by his colonel for the removal single- handed of ii delayed action bomb which threatened to blow up £250.- 000 of ammunition. The bomb is on display at the East. Brighton iiolf club with his name on it. Kennt-th is now taking an electrical bomb disposal course in Envlqmi. H" will many

The death occurred in the Sacred '

A. Jessie H.. and two sons and

TUESDAY

FAMILY BEREAVEIL- Mr. Ber- nard McTague of this city receiv- ed the sad news Sunday (Feb. 9th) of the death of his only brother Thomas which occurred after an op- eration at Stellarton. N. S.

EXPECT TWO MAGDALEN FLIGHTS - Two trips will be made to the Magdalen Llaiids today. weather permitting. Canadian Air- ways plan to take 800 pounds of mail and five passenger's to the Gulf Is- lands durin the day if flying con- ditions sre favorable.

-PROBA'I‘E COURT — Judge Palmer. Judge of the Probate Court. held court at Summerside last weeig re the estates of the late Ken- neth MacLeod. New London. the late Rev. W. H. Harding. Summer- side, and the late James H. Bail, Summerside. Lawyers attending were M. M. Bell. K. C., L. G. Iiew- is. K. C., R. S. Hinton and Leelsnd Linkletter. —S. _

FUNERAL SERVICES - ‘i116 funeral of Mrs. Hugh Mcfnnis was held yesterday morning from the residence of her niece. Miss Hazel Moran. 222 We outh Street to St. Dunstans Biisl ica where Requiem H1811 Ma s was celebrated by Rev. mill-i DQ118811. who also conducted service at. the grave. The pallbear- ers were Mesrs. M. W. Reardon. victor Collins. S. I". Doyle. Robert ‘romllns, Aibun McDonald and W_J_ Brawders.

The regular meeting of the Mt. Albion Red Cross met at the home

reed and adopted. There were eight members present. 'I‘iie ‘Treasurer re- ported $4.16 on hand. Collect-ion for the evening amounted to 70 cents. The Secretary ieporticd 43 pairs Army socks, 3 pairs Seaman Socks, 14 pairs mitts and 1 sweater taken in from September to December also several sweaters and socks given to the soldiers of the District. Let- ters of thanks from Clifford Chand- ler and Arthur Ballem were read. Tivo sweaters were handed in Mrs. J. W. Ballem kindly invited tho next meeting to her home to be held 0n February 11th. Candy was p355- ed by the hostess. The meeting clos- ed by singing the Notional Anthem.

FORMER OIIARLOTTETONIAN PASSES. - The New York ‘Pima announces the death at the age of 74. of Mi‘. George H. Webb. a for- mer Cliarlotoetonian. who was long active in public affairs at Has- brouck Heiithts. N.J. He had been mayor from 1916 t0 1920 and was on borouzh council from 1907 to 191i. Mr. Webb served for four years on the shade-tree commission and was a member of the Board of Adjustment to which he was ub- minted in i938 He was secretary and treasurer of M. A. Cummings and Company of New York and president of the Hasbrouck Heights branch until it was merized with the People's Trust Comma? of Ber- zen. N.Y. He left C rottotoivn for New Jersev in 1897. A wldiow.

W0 daughters survive. Many old friends here. who will remember him. will reizret his death.

..'Bkati.ng and Curling are in full swing at. the Montagug community Rink. Hockey games are rare oc- currences this winter due to the se- verity of the weather which has hampered communication with out-

exist. Most of the vetraris of the 881119 have departed and taken up service in the aim , navy, or airforce. Curl. ing still ho ds its accustomed popu- lority. Various rinks are at presfilt engaged in competition f0;- the Tip Top ‘Ibp Trophy - a beautiful cup which is contended for annually. A teem consisting of Dr. L. A. Johns- ton and Messrs A. G. Parks S. Rowseli, and Carl Boehner journied to Charlottetown during the past WPCK and took part in the McDon- ald Bria;- compstiticn, which was won by the Charlottetown team. Though defeated. Dr. Johnston's teem gave a good account of them. selves.

-DEATII 0F PAUL L. DURANT OF HALIFAX - Word was receiv- ed in Summerr-le by Mr. Nell Dur- ant. Town Clerk, of the death in Halifax, N. S. last Friday of his brother, Paul Liedlsir Durant, who passed away in the Victoria Gen- cral Hospital following an operat- ion. Mr. Durant was a native of Sackvlllc, N. B., but ilflfl vlivled in Sackville, N. B., but ' "'1 resided in the time of hi; d: p lie van ac- countant with the ..nlnloo iii-- come Tax Department at. Halifax. He is survived by his widow. for- merly Gertrude Currie of Halifax and six children: also his brother Neil R. Durant, Summerside. and a sister Mrs. Roy Sllilphant of Sum- merside. The funeral was held from his late home 77B Barrlngton St... Halifax on Monday morning to St. Patrick's Church. Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Mr. Nell Durant left‘ on Saturday to attend the funeral. Much sympathy is ex- tended to the family in their bo- ieavement. —5.

—DEA’I‘II 0F MRS. WILLIAM RIELY- Many friends in Prince Edward Island and particularly Summerside and Sherbrooke will re- gret to learn of the death of Mrs. Janet Rlely, widow of the late Wil- liam Riely of Bherbrooke. Mr. Rob- ert L. Molllson, nephew of the ile- cessed ieoelved a telephone message Monday morning that his aunt had pa sed away early that morning at the home of her son, Rumell, at fnghom, Mass. with whom she had resided for some years. Mrs. Rleiy had resided in the States for some time but visited her old home alto often and will be kindly remem er- ed by old friends. She leaves lo mourn the following sons and daughters: John. a. professor at Iowa University; Bannermnn and Alexan- der in the Canadian North West; Roland, Boston and Russell in Ing- ham. Mass, Beatrice in Boston. Jan- et, a missionary 1n India; Agnes in Florida. Belle in British Columbia and Mine. Mrs. Arthur William" of Boston. Mrs. Itlely was before her marriage Janet Mollison. whose brother, John Molllson. died n few veer/i can. She has a half brother. William Bannermsn residing Zn It'l- hiburizh. Scotland. Cl. B. The body is being sent. lo Prince Edward Ir- lnnd for burial. sccmriosnleu liv her son. Rwsell, and ii expected to s:- rive rm ‘Thursday svenlrin. The fun- eral will be held from the heme of her nephew. Mr. Robert u Molllson. Eustlnc Street. Summer " on Pri-

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_of Mrs Hedley Jenkins on Jan. 28th.‘ The minutes of the last meeting were

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WEDNESDAY

REMAINS FORWARDED FOR BURIAL-The remains of the late Mrs. Isabel Icmusozri. who died at Marie last Wednesday were for- warded from the Mscliesn Funeral Home this morninir to Lowell. Mass, for interment.

Many friends axe indeed sorry to learn of the accide ‘ of Mrs. John Besirsto when she injured her foot badly by scalding it. In the words of the old proverb one trouble never comes alone. Her little daugh- ter was taken ill and had to be taken to Prince County Hospital, just when her mother was unable to accompany her. All are pleased that both Mrs. Beairsto and little daughter Erma are making a good recovery.

RECEIVES CONGRATULATIONS ~Mrs. John Curtis of Wiimot Val- ley reached her 85th birthday on Saturday and received many mes- sages of congratulation from absent friends. In the evening a number of friends and relatives culled to ex- tend thelr greetings and spend a social hour with a dear friend and neighbor. Mrs. Curtis received some lovely gift: to mark the happy oc- casion. The birthday celebrations were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Curtis, the latter serv- ing refreshments assisted by Mrs. Ralph Hogg. -S.

Seldom were the people of New Waterford, N. S. also of Harring- ton, P. E. 1.. so shocked and sad- dened as on the evening of Monday. Jan. 27th, when it was learned that Mrs. Earl Hughes the youngest daughter of Mrs. G. H. Jones and I the late Mr. Jones Harrington, P. E. I. had passed away in the P. E, I, Hospital.

Her condition was not considered serlour, until a short while before the end. Realizing the inevitable outcome of her illness, she faced the future with rare courage and assuring all With her that "she was not afraid t0 die." b11118! 8115M 00m‘ fort. to the bereaved. ,

HEALTH REPORT - Births ex- ceeded deaths by 15 in the City of Charlottetown during the month of January this year, it was revealed in the Health Report submitted by Dr. B. C. Keeping, Deputy Minister of Health, at the City Council meet- ing Monday night There were 22 births and seven deathr. Marriages totalled 11. Two cases of spinal nien- ingitis and five cases of scarlet fev- er oocurred in Charlottetown dur- ing the month. The sanitary offlo- er, Mr. M.W. Reardon. reported that he had quarantined four houses ln the city during the month of Janu- ary.