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PAGE TWELVE

THE Cl-IARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN ‘ ‘

a troaaiz 16, 1937

ouR NEWS BUDGET i=0- ouu SATURDAY SUBSCRIBERS

i TUESDAY ECIIOONEB. MAK ES FAST TBlP—The (id-ton schooner Dwina over the weekend after a fast trip was moored at Pickardis wharf from Summerside. The distance of 55 nautical miles was covered in six hours which was "the best time I ever made in 40 years of sailing." said Captain Alex Fraser who hails from Richibucto. N. 5.,

ON VISIT HOME-Dr. Wendell MacDonald arrived home from Edinburgh Saturday night on a visit to his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. J. MacDonald, city. Dr. Mac- Donald who plans to remain some two weeks before returning to the Old Country to take a post-grad- uate course in hospital there. is receiving a welcome from hlsmany friends.

—BETUB.NED T0 NEW YORK —Mrs. Daniel A. MacKenzie, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bowness, Bed- eque, has returned to her home in New York. S

—VISITlNG IN NEW 11AM!‘- SfllRE-Mr. Herman G. Bryan. Freeland, left last week on a motor trip to North Woodstock. New Hampshire foi- a two weeks hunt- ing in the White Mountains. On his way Mr. Bryan visited his son Herman, junior. who is a. student at Mount Allison Academy. Sack- ville, N. B. S

—TO OLD COUNTRY — Mrs. Mac-Avity and daughter Miss Nona who have been guests of Mrs. Mac- Avity’s sister, Mfrs. R. B. Richard- son and Mr. Richardson, Summer- sidc, sailed Saturday from Quebec

—I.All) T0 REST-The funeral ll John Haggarty was held on

by the Empress of Britain for their home in England, where after a fortnights stay, they leave to spend the winter with Lady Bernard at

Priday morning from his late resi- leilce at New Ailnan to Indian River Church and vies very large- y attended by al classes of citi- zens. Rev. Pr. MacDonald officlat- r ed at Requiem Mass and also pro- j

lounced 'he committal at the ‘ grave. The pail bearers were, i Messrs. Joseph MacDonald.

John ‘ Mnchniis, Jame» Condon, Hugh F. i Morrison, Gordon Dalziel and ' John Goody-S.

Stanley C. Wedge of Summer- tide. 37 years of age. was found lead in an upstair room of an al- eged "speakeasy"’ on the north-|

west corner cf 1st and Stephen George w_ Ayem }3_ 5c” obtained!

Streets. Suinmerslde. by John J. LeBlanc. proprietor of the place. when lie went up to look at the‘ man about 12.20 Sunday morning-d Serg. Patrick Ryan was notified by John Gallant, and investigating the matter found the man was dead. He called Dr. J. A. Mac- Phee, who confirmed Serg. Ryan's statement. ~

Mrs. Peter Murray. 62-year-old Charlottetown resident who died unexpectedly Sunday will be bur- ied at Tyrone in her former par- ish tomorrow morning it was an- nounced last night. Mrs. Murray became suddenly ill on Bayfield Street Sunday morning whiie re- turning to her Elm Avenue home from the Church of the Most- Holy Redeemer where ahe attend- ed service. She died in an ambul- ance en route to hospital from a house where she was carried fol- loving her collapse.

Mrs. Murray was the widow of Peter Murray former Tyrone resi- dent whcse death occurred about a ycar ago. Before her marriage sile was Mary Ellen Connolly of Lot 65. Surviving are four sons, Gerard and Patrick in Charlotte- town, Leo in Augusta, Maine, and Peter in Detroit.

Both sons are expected to arrive tonight for their mother's funeral which will be held tomorrow morn- lug from the residence of her son Gerard, 290 Grafton Street. at 8.30 to St. Ann's Church, Tyrone, where service will be held at 9.30.

-.\'EWLYWEI)S SIIOWERED ... About sixty friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Drummnnd, South Freetown, on Thursday evening, Sept. 30th to tender a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mr. aiid Mrs. Preston Wadman, Kensington, who were married recently. Mr. Wadman formerly lived in Freetown. As the wedding march was played by Mrs. Edison Dammerali, the bride and groom were seated under a beautiful pink and white arch. The gifis were opened by Mrs. Ai- fred Reeves and Miss AddieDrum- nlond and the accompanying vcr- ses were read by Miss AliceDrum- mond, ivhile Miss Winnie Leard rraiiged them on the table. after inch Mr. Wadman on behalf of 19 and his wife, thanked everyone ci- lilcir lovely gifts. All joined in inginz "For They Are Jolly Good elloivs". Lunch was then served v Mrs. Drunlinond assisted by frs. E. Dammerall, Mrs. A.E. Stet- soii. Mrs. Wm. Rogers. and Miss Alice Drummoild. The remainder of ilic evening was spent in social chat

The County Court. first circuit Aiberviii, was in session last Fri- day, ii being the adjourned Oczobei" Lcrm. ..

lii the ab once of Judge Inman, Judge C. Gavin Duffy of Char- lottr-totvii presided. ’I'here was a very lnroc docket. and after the debt and garilishee cases had been flle-POSOCI of, the Court remained, in session until nine dclopk that evening in order to clean up the (locket. The most important cases

.,,.i were that of Alfred Perry vs. Jos-

eph J. Pcrry. an a.tion for money lent and for wage., the claim bo- iiig $500.00, a claim for wages by a son against the father. without a contract being made. the son residing with the father. In this‘ case the plaintiff was non suited, The case of George D. Warren < vs. Emerson Matthews was an action for $75.00 for the killing of

‘r a registered Holstein cow by the

“ plaintiff's truck in July last. cvi-, dence disclosed that thc cow, had got out of the pasture during the night.

Much interest was taken in this case which occupied some time- Judgment was given for the plain- tiff for 975.00 and colts.

In the case of Lawrence Gavin vs. Fanny Dawson and another. action of debt disputed. judgement was given for the p‘alntiff for

,, $36.25 and costs.

An action for wages was partly filed and edioumed until March ‘for further evidence.

‘Iherc was also a case tried of a teacher against the trustees of a nearby district school, for fall- ing to pay their supplement and deficiency owing to shortage in average attendance in which figment we; given for the plain-

hcr vi la in Malta.

15.000 crates 110 pounds each. of Prince Edward Island seed po- uitoes have already {tone forward to Argentina this sczizoli, 1.11". Mario Estrada, olli-f ngroiloillist of the Buenos Aiics and Pacific Rail- ways said here. The offic-

ial was in the provlncc for sever‘

al clays in connection with an in- vestigation of the potato situ- ation, including an investigation of methods of growing table stock and seed and general information.

OBTAINS IVITASEI-‘DEG REE-Ma‘.

the degree of Master cf Science at the annual fall convocation of McGi1l University on Wednesday. October 6th. This degree marks the culmination of two year's re- search in regard to the commer- cial cold storage of vegetables. All work connected therewith was

I carried out on a scholarship basis,

in cooperation with the Quebec Cold Storage Committee, the Pro- vincial Government of Quebec. and the Dominion Government.

-QU1ET WEDDING-The mar- riage took place quietly last Wed- nesday morning at ten o'clock at St. Mary's Rectory, Summerside, Rev. Archdeacon White officiating. of Miss Jean Burgess, Kensington, to Mr. Preston Wadman of Ken- sington. The bride looked charm- ing in a sheer brown dress and matching accessories. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stetson, Freetown. Af- ter. the ceremony the wedding party motored to Charlottetown. Mr. and Mrs. Wadman will reside in Kensington where their many friends wish them every happiness.

—-FUNERAL 0F MRS. JESSIE STRANG -- The funeral of Mrs. Jessie Strang. widow of the late Alex. Strong took place "yesterday from Borden to the Searltoivn Cem- etery The Rev. George Ayers offic- iating. The funeral arrangements wcre in the hands of Messrs. James and Heath Chisholm, undertakers of Tryon. Her son, Edgar Strang with whom slle resided lately ac- companied the remains home from Kingston, Ontario. Quite a large number of former friends and neighbours as well as the immedi- ate relatives gathered w PBY '1"? last tr butc of respect to one who had many friends 1n this prflvlhilf! and whom to know was‘ to honour and respect. She will be mourned by a large circle of friends who a.- ways referred to her as Aunt 1108518 on account of her kindly manilcr and loving disposition. The pall- bearers were her two 8151191501151 Alex. and Tuppcr StranE Pl New Dominion, P. E. I.. Ivan Llnklettfir. Northam, James G. MacLcan, Lot 16 and Mr, Willard beard and Mi‘- Eidon Campbell of Borden, P. E. L-Boston paperS please cow-S

The funeral‘ of the late Rev. Ewen MacDougall, B.D.. Mini-SW!‘ of the Church of Scotland ‘J1 Prince Edward Island. was held 0n Saturday last and was one 0f the largest ever seen in this province.

The funeral services were under the direction of the Elders and were conducted by the Rev- Rim‘ ard Westaway of the Church 0i Scotland at Cambridge, Mass. A private service was held at hi5 late home. Upper l-Iillsboro Street at toil o'clock Saturday morning. at which Rev. Hugh Miller. P7561‘ dent of the Ministerial Association and Rev. H. D. Raymond of Si. Paul's Church assisted.

The funeral cortege left the MacLcdil Fuiicriil Home at noon for Drsublc and included over fifty autos, while at the church asmcinY more from other parts of the pro- viilce were parked. The church was crowded i0 overflowing, and ni.iii_v iiioiuners fnilcd to gain ad- mssulii. An impressive funeral sci-lice was carried through. open- ing with the reading of scripture by the Rev. Hugh Miller. The 23rd and 121st Psalms were sung led by elder Silas A. Murley, and the assembly was led in prayer by elders George MacDougall of the Cambridge congregation and Capt. F. J. G. MacDougali of Belle River. Rev. Mr. Westaway delivered an address of comfort and consolation to the bereaved family, relatives, and congregations. The benedict- ory prayer was pronounced by the Rcv. H. D. Raymond.

‘rile ceremony at the grave was conducted by the members of True Brothers Lodge A. F. 8t A.M. and the pail bearers were Fred Robertson and Joshua Ballem of Birch Hill; John A. MacDougall and Albert MacDougall of Argyle Shore: Edward MacFadyen of Augustine Cove; and James Calms of Summerside. -

Some thirty elders from the va- rious congregatlons were the hon- orary pallbearers.

A profusion of floral tributes

from all parts of this province and from abroad testified to the love and sympathy accorded the large number o! bereaved.

BRANT LOCATES MOTOR BOAT-The C. G. S. Brant left Charlottetown early Monday mom- ing Ln respfmse to a crll telling of a motor adrift somewhere in the Northumberiand Strait between Wood Islands and Pictomhnstlilgh; advice from Pictou said the Brant found the boat, the Elizabeth Mac from I-lighbank. P. E. I. hauled up on the shore at floudcns Beach. five miles fiom Pictou undergoing repairs.

Prince Edward islanders spent, Thanksgiving Day Lii-doozs ycltcr- day 9.5 a 30-milc-an-lloiu' gale brought more than one inch of rainfall to the Province. An eight- mile breeze from the ilorth-east in the early morning increased to o. gale during the doy and shifted to the north towards evening. Mr. Warren Burns, meteorologist at the Charlottetown Expwimciltsl

cSta/tlon said last. night. Toinpcrn- tlire was-coilstant all day ui 44 dc- gl-ees.

The storm caused postponement 0f 8" 00011111‘; lfarrimo blur s!1ff"‘.-'_il wiriit and the n; l No damage n- . reportc last: i night. I

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‘THIEVES CARRY OFF SAFE -. ' City police last night were investi-f gating the theft of a 250 pound‘ safe from the office of Frank B. Clark on Prince street wharf some time during Friday night. Only $10 in cash and books and records of no commercial value other than to the owner were in thc safe. In or- der to move the safe an office stove was moved. Entrance was gained by prying the shutter off a back window of the offce and smashing the window frame. A second break was reported from Irving Oil Coin- pany office at St. Avards, a few miles from the city. A crude at- tempt police said. was made to open the safe which was badly damaged although it was not open- ed. Entranoe was gained through a window. It was the second time this year that a break had been made at the office. In the first the safe was carried away and was lat- er found in the North River and brought to the surface by a diver. WEDNESDAY —S'I'ACKS 0F HAY BURNED- Mr. Cornelius MacKiilnon of-Mt. Pleasant lost four large stacks of this season's hay when it was burned to the ground on Sunday night. It ls not known what caus- ed the fire, but the matter was placed in the hands of thc RC. M. P. who are investigating it. 5

-DEATH 0F MR. LOUIS S. RAMSAY-The death occurred in the Prince County Hospital last Friday of Mr. bouis S. Ramsay of Mount Pleasant,‘ following an oper- ation. Mir. Ramsay was 56 years of age and was taken suddenly ill on Wednesday. After receiving medical attention it was thought adv sabie to perform an operation and llc was brought to the Prince County Hospital on Thursday. His condit- ion was so serious, however, that the operation was of no avail. Mr. ‘Ramsay was a most highly respect- ed cltizen and wcli known through- out the western section oi‘ the pro- vince. He was a devoted husband and father and much sympathy is extended t.o his bereaved widow and four children, the youngest be- ing only ten years of age. Sympathy is also extended to his brothel", Mr. Russell Ramsay of Northam and to two brothers and sisters in the‘ United States. Mr. l-larry Ramsay arrived home in time for tile full- eral which was held on Sunday afternoon from Tyne Valley Presby- terian Church. Rev. Edwin Whitfi conducted the service which was at- tended by a large concourse of people, who came to pay ihciure- spects to a dear friend and ileigh- bouia-S

Urgent need of a convalescent‘ home and nurses’ home in con- nection with the Provincial Sana- torium, thus providing accommo- dation for about forty more po- ticnts and relieving the present congested situation, was stressed as an immediate objective by Dr. P. v

A. Creclman. medical superinten- dent of the Sailatorium, at a pulp, lic meeting last night ill Hcartz. Hall. i

Other speakers at the illcctiug.| which was a feature of the first, annual convention of the P. E. I. Tuberculosis League and sympos-, iunl on tuberculosis for lay aiidi

professional workers of ilic Mari-l time Provinces, ivcrc Dr. R.J. Col-i llns. St. John, N. B.; Dr. C. J. W Beckwith, Sydney. N.S.; and Dr. J. G. Wherrett, Ottawa. secretary of the Canadian Tuberculosis As- sociatlon.

Mr. F‘. A. Stewart. Jones, retiring president of the P.E l. lscnguc. presided.

The public meeting, which was wcll attended. was preceded by morning and afternoon sessions at which the following executive of- ficers were elected:

Prince County: MrsMajsr Town- send, Bherbrooke; lvlrs. W. A. Fields, Borden; Mrs. Frank Auid, Aiberton.

Queens County: Mrs. W. R. Shaw, Charlottetown; Mrs. John McGulgan, Stirling W.1.: Mrs. Ed- gar Mutch, East Royalty.

Kings County: Mrs. David Wright. Lower Montague: Mrs. Ambrose Steele, Morcll; Mrs. Mal- colm MacLeod, Lorne Valley.

Charlottetown: Dr. P. A. Creel- man. Simon Paoli, Jr., l". A. 8. Jones. ‘

Summerside: Harry Holman. Jr.

The names were selected by a nominating committee comprised of Mrs. Fred Gates. West Royalty, Mrs. John Munn, Marshfleld, and Mrs. William Mutch, Earnsclifle.

The executive elected Mrs. Wal- ter R. Shaw, St. Catherlnes, as president for the ensuing year; Mrs. Major Townsend. Sherbrooke, istjlloe-president; Mrs. MacLcorl, Lorne Valley, 2nd Vice-President; Dr. Creelman, secretary; and Mr.

Simon Pauli. 1r. treasurer.

downs: wedding was solemnized in 5t- of‘;

. of the Travel Bureau announced

i 5814- ‘I718 break occurred between

- MacDonald carried out the duties

Preston O. Beaumont ‘was ac- quitted of the charge of mm- siaughter at the preliminary hear- ing before Magistrate Darby yel- terday in connection with the ac- cident near Clcrmont on Oct. 6th when John Haggercly was killed by a car driven by Preston Beaumont.

PREMIER. GOES TO N. l. - Premler Campbell, who returned to his office on Saturday after a two weeks vacation. left esterdly for Moricton where he w l 6c ons of the speakers at the Maritime Board of TradesPi-om there hspgoes to | Fredericton to interview the offic- l ials of the Dominion Ilbmestfi I i

Branch regarding reforestation in this province. Recentl, John Ven- eff of avail-tetra}? who ha! be: supervs ores r

Nova Scotia and New Bflinlwlvk for the past three years. visited the Island and made a survey °! W11‘ ditlorls with a view or having fer- . cstry work started hem. III-WU I along the lines of conservation.

I —PRETTY waunmc-s pretty story's church, Summcrslde, at 2.30 o'clock on Wednesday. 9°"- fith when Miss Wlnnifrecl Mal’ Murphy, daughter of Mr. Ben]!- inin Murphy of MacNelllis Mills, became the .brlde of Mr. William Herman Perry of St. Eleanors. The bride was very Winsome in a wed- ding dress of brown silk crew with brown accessories. Rev. G. R. Harrison performed the cere- nioily ln the presence of immed- iate relatives and friends. Miss Lila Perry was the bride's attend- ant and Mr. Charles Perry acted as groom for his brother. After ‘tile ceremony the wedding party motored to the home of the groom's parents where a reception was held and friends called to ex- tend their best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Perry will reside in St. El- eanors. S

The first annual gathering of "sourdcughs" of the Yukon now residing in the Maritime Provinces was held in Charlottetown last night. None from outside of Prince Dlward Island attended. however, although speakers believ- ed last night's meeting would lead to a larger one next year.

Mr. James Pendergast of Ken- sington, P. E. I., who organized the meeting acted as chairman. Mem- ories of "those days" when thous- ands from all parts of the world rushed into the Yukon ill-search of gold and fortune were recalled by the five Prince Edward Island “old timers" as they sat around the banquet table at the C. N. Hotel accompanied by their wives or other guests.

Those who attended included: Mr- arid Mrs. James Pendergast, Kensmgten. P. E. 1.; Mr. and Mrs, William Blevins. Kensinston. PE. L.‘ Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smith, Northam, P. E. 1.; Mr. Jame; Mn- llgari whose father, Edgin- Mm. gan, was one of the "pioneer", and Mrs. Milllgan, Northam, P.E. I-:_ Mr. William Gillespie, Clyde River. P. E.I.; and Mr. Gordon Dflivson. Summerslde, PEI.

Thieves entered the office of the Prince Edward‘ Island Travel Bureau on Queen Street over the Week end and rifled a drawer of between $125 and $150 in Cash and a $200 check, City Police said last night. The break was report. ed when officials went to the office yesterday morning. 131mm“ bad been made by removing the screen from a rear window and lifting the sash. which police said had been left unlocked,

Mr. Justice Arsenault, presldgni,

14m 11181114 thflt the check was the °l11y thins taken um belonged m '£'.'§..3;'.§'"€.‘...".';'.i'“.' ‘l l" ,,‘*"" o ,e s n Saturday. he said. p” o The "Whey taken. City Police said they were informed “minded about $75 in Americair money mwtly 5's and 10's. There we" all: 8g in bsilver. no er reak was re g- Yesterday morning from thepglsg of J. and T- Morris on water S reet where a. window was broken and a club bag taken. Nothing cbe was interfered with, Police Saturday nisht and Monday mom- lng. —-PR.ETTY WEDDING — s very lfnmy W946i"! was solemnized in °"- P 9411's Chllrvh. Summerside, on M0116!!!’ morn n8 at seven o'clock when Miss Edith Cavel (Dickie) DIX. daughter of Captain Dix, Hg]. liar. and the late Mrs. Dix became thc bride of Mir. Nell n. Durant, son cf Mr. and Mrs. Neil R. Dug. ant of Summerslde. The ceremony was performed by Rt. Rev. Mung. G. J. Mclellan. who also celebrat- ed the Nuptial Mess. in the pm. cnce of a large congregation. The Girls’ Choir under the direction of Mm R01’ BUTPhI-nt rendered very sweetly the responses and sang ap- propriate hymns during the cere- mony. The bride who was given in marrialc by hsa‘ brother-in-law Mr. Victor Chalsson was very ‘charming in a navy blue corded silk dress with matching accessories and a shoulder bouquet of roses. Miss Aibini Blanchard attended the bride and wore navy blue velvet with matching accessories. Mr. Jamel