-- ' . I", seruovs sorrma munon-(Ar)-nu Comet in H... from Montreal to London

um-the first non - stop Atlantic crossing W I Plllenlef let lir- liner.

-me gleaming cigar - shaped Come: sped the 8.80 statute miles at an average speed of Sill miles an hour and landed at Lon- don Airport before cheering

owdl. cr'l'be Atlantic flight was the last leg of a 9.000-mile round-the- world test trip to prove to the world that the Comets-plagued by disaster in the past-are back in business.

"This flight has vindicated our faith in British jets," said Sir Miles Thomas. chairman of Brit- ish overseas Airways Corporation, in congratulating pilot John Cun- ningham, captain of the comet's ”.mal'l crew.

The de Havilland Aircraft Corn- pany built the Comet III as a prov- mg model for the bigger and more luxurious Comet IV which BOAC hopes to put into passenger serv- ice in 1959.

Britain suffered a setback in the race for jet supremacy when the Comet was grounded after two disastrous Mediterranean crashes in 1954.

COMET CARRIES EOPES

The new Comets-produced after rigorous laboratory tests - are Britain's hope to compete with two American jet airliners-the Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-9--which to- gether have taken a billion dollars worth of orders in the last three months. '

Cunningham. de Havilland's crack test pilot, whipped the Comet III across the Atlantic" with the help of good weather and a strong tail Wind. :

"Coming over Shannon (Irelan we were touching the 000 m.p.h. mark," Cunningham told report- OPS.

"It was a completely smooth flight. only in the last three or

Your minutes over London airport were there any bumps. She landed like a Tiger Moth (tiny single- angine propeller-driven plane).

It was astonished people throughout the world that this air- craft can land in such a short distance.

"The flight was made at- heights of up to 43,000 feet. The descent to London began 200 miles away."

Then Cunningham flew the Comet back to its home field at Hatfield, England. and took along his mother as a passenger. He told

Comet:-&Co,mpletes Final Stage; Of World Flight

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Montreal and London," a spokes- man said. "The Comet flight was not officially observed so it will not be regarded as a record." The previous fastest non-stop 010381!!! Of the Atlantic by a transport plane-a military jet-

i'side Baptist ' Christmas Tree

The Summerside Baptist Church Sunday School held Christmas Tree at the Church Hall Thursday evening when the follow- ing program was carried out:

A Welcome-Carol Mercer. l.'iverybody's Welcome-Betty Ann

Morrison A Question-Patsy Lee Crosman Junior Choir-Good King Wences- las and Christmas Bells A Good Reason 3.ent Schurman My Stocldng-Kaye Newsome I wish that I was Santa Claus- Linda Croasman The way to Santa Claus Land- Andy Lcuty A Quiz-Margaret Jean Grady Recitation-Nancy Lee Maclfay Exercise--"Who Was It?"-Charles Ballem's class Exercise-Christmas Thoughts - Mrs. Ellis's class Exercise- Mr. Mercer's c l a s s- ”Toy Box" - accompanist - David Mercer Junior Choir-Silent Night My Mamms Doll-Raye Morrison Presents-Jimmie Poole Seeing Santa Claus-Douglas Ar- senault Too small-Barbara Waugh Uncle Jim-David Simmons A present for Me-Linda Gay Why I'm Glad-Howard Waugh The Happiest Girl-Kaye Jenkins Junior Choir--Baby Jesus A Present For Dad-Gregory Vail- lcncourt ,

While We're Asleep-Susan Leuty The Christmas Stocking-Francis Jenkins

The Junior Choir consisted of Barbara Jenkins; Marcia Simmons,

her it was better to go in five min-

Cora Lynn Brooks. Dorothy Gay.

CENTRAL COMMERCIAL Col- lege, 10 Spring Street, Summer- side. reopens on January 4th You may enroll for the new term. Phone 1989.

ENGAGEMENT-Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bradshaw. Searletown. wish in announce the engagement oi their daughter. Joan Lowther. R. N.. to William Ross. son of Mrs. Katherine Lefurgey and the late Osborne Lefuigey. Marriage to take place in the near future.

Personals

Mr. and Mrs. Colin Burt of Ken- aington spent Christmas with Mrs. Burt, parents, Mr. and Mrs. leigh Paynter, Carleton aiding.

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Folland

and son Barry spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Cross- man and family of Bedeque.

Miss Anna Wsdman of Kenning- ion is spending her holidays with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brande: and cousin Gary of Baltic, P. E. I.

Mr. Colin Burt and Mr. Edward Bearlsto of Kenslngton motored to Souris. where they are employed at a potato boat of George H. Brookins. Kensington. P.E.I.

It is with regret that the many friends of Mr. Jack Sihurman learned of his admittance to the Prince County Hospital last Fri-

Florence Hughes, Noire ame Academy student is spend- the tmas

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Western Guardian

to 10.

dance Canadian Deighan and Innshins missionnoeats.

funeral services for the late Lilla Parry were held from the newness Funeral Home at 2.00 p.m.. Wod- nesday, Dec. alth,-with the Rev. C.D. Matheson officiating at the funeral home and at the grave. Pall bearers were: Emery Link-

ment took place in the People's Cemetery.

Mr. Roland Gay. 3” MVH-la Street was slightly damaged yesterday when fire broke out on the

KENSINGTON RINK. Friday, December nth, Farmers League, Cavendish vs. Springfield. Game time 0.30 sharp. skate after.

aocxnv. xautngma Rink, to- night, first gains North Shore League. New vs. Spring Valley, 5.80 sharp. to after. cmusruas cams-ra. Tryon

United Church. Thursday, Dec. I a.oo p.m.

ALIERTON RINK. Ikating Thursday and sounds: nisht. s nsouun rauaanarnnignt Music Eras-rlri s. Ad-

FUNEIAL SERVICE The

SLIGHT FIRE -- The home of

3 F? r I

its annual

Grade mm Gladys

had become detached from an en- Ellie.

The Comet took off Dec. 2 from Hatffeld'and flew to Cairo, Bom-

Melboume, Perth, Auckland, Fiji, Honolulu, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.

Sudden Death in Ont. of Woman From.EIiersiie

News of the sudden death in St. Catharines. Ontario, on Tuesday, of Mrs. Willard Oatway of Eller- slie, P.E.I. came as a shock to relatives and friends in this Prov- ince.

Mrs. Oatway accompanied by her husband, had recently travell- ed to Ontario to visit with their son. Willis, and daughter, Daisy, Mrs. George Campbell, who reside in St. Catharlnes.

It is believed that her death gas the result of-arheart condit-

n.

The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walfied of Lot 11, and in addition to her husband. son. and daughter, is survived by two brothers and two sisters, namely, William Wal- field, of Summerside; Caleb Wal- field, residing in U.S.A.: Mrs.

bay. Slngapo :. Darwin, Sydney, '

The Summerside Civic Stadium,

seen above yesterday, as workmen

neared completion of redccorating and renovating within the interior of the rink.

The stadium was officially open- ed by Mayor Henry W. Wedge on

Monday afternoon, with Council-

lors, Dr. H. E. Clark, James Mac- Dougall, Clarence Steele, Wm. Jen- kins and Andrew Perry present for

the occasion, along with upwards of 1000 children and adults who were on hand for the memorable moment.

The event marked the first time that a Summerside skating rink had

had the advantages offered by ar-

tificial ice.

This means that, in future, an active skating and hockey program can be conducted from early fall to late spring without regard for periods of mild weather.

The newly decorated stadium of-

S'SlDE CIVIC STADIUM HAS

fers a maximum of comfort and convenience for those who will an- joy its excellent facilities. and is said to be one of the finest skat- ing rinks in Eastern Canada..

The appreciation and admiration that Summerside citizens may well share in this magnificient new sta- dium is the result of uncountcd hours of study, work, and person- al sacriflce on the part of two small groups of men who had the vision, the initiative, and the deter- mination in dealing with the prob- lems that would have discouraged lesser men who might have cher- ished the hope that a skating rink with artificial ice would some day be a reality in Summerside.

The first of these groups was the directorate of the Summerside Ex- hibition and Raceway Ltd., com- posed of Messrs. Harold E. Gau-

det, J. K. Curran. G. B. "Jerry" Sheen, Andrew Perry and Sam

Hewitt, who, in the fall of 1053, constructed the building and oper- ated it in the winter months for the past two winters when natural ice conditions permitted.

With the dl8IppGIl'saux.e of Sam Hewitt, who departed during the latter part of July, 1954. on a trip to U. S. A., and reportedly has not been heard from since by the Raceway directors, several sum- mer programs were held under management of the remaining dir ectora, in this building which had been named "The Raceway Stad- ium".

These programs includedhn auc- tion sale of standardbred horses, a chicken barbecue, boxing and wrestling cards. a Rotary- penny auction, an appearance by the Les- lie Bell Singers, rodeos, touring musical groups, and an old time fiddling and step d ' contest.

NEW LOOK

salty of an artificial ice plant at of skating is being presented for

the rink but were unable to under- take luch a project, and. after nego- tiations with the Summerside Town Council who had assisted financial- ly in its construction, the rink was taken over by the town this fall.

In concluding the work begun by the Raceway directors. the Town Council, in untiring dedication to this end. became the second group of men of whom it can be said that this splendid rink stands as a memorial.

Out of long hours of discussion and study by the council, over a period of several weeks. evolved the installation of the artificial ice plant, the remodelling and redeco- ration of the interior. the addition of a central heating system and the re-naming of the building. The Summerside Civic Stadium".

Timed with the Christmas hnIi-

The directors realized the nece-

days from school. a full programl

the pleasure of the boys and girls every afternoon for die remainder of the week, and during this per- iod there will also be skating at the Stadium each evening.

admission fee of one dime. are flocking onto the big ice surface which measurers 90 x 190. for an afternoon of skating which is ob- viously to their utmost enjoyment.

meet to discuss minor details in regard to the administration of the stadium. and at this meeting it is expected that they will rental charges, admission. prices. and the organization of an active winter program of skating and hoc- key which will go far towards mak- ing the Summerside Stadium, "The Sports Centre of Prince County".

Each afternoon children, for an 2

Tonight the Town Council will

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(Photo by Wotton).

James Palmer. of Conway; and Mrs. Elizabeth MacDonald of Mac- Neills Mills.

The remains are expected toar- rive on Friday. but as far as could be learned last evening funeral arrangements had not been com- leted.

Gail Morrison, Marsha Schurman, Gail Inman, Claudia Brooks.

After the program Santa arrived to the accompaniment of the usual bells and chuckles and distributed gifts and candy to all the children of the Sunday School.

Boys Attend Tuxis Boys Parliament

Richard Vaughan and Bennie Cairns of Summerside are attend- ing the 33rd session of th: Mari- time Tuxis and Older Boys Parlia- ment being hel at Mt. Allison University, Sac e. N. 3. this

is a son of Mrs. Ivan Vaughan, Belmont street and is one of the five Sigma-C Trail Rangers attending from the Mari- times. sigma-C is a christ-centred mid-week program for boys be- tween ll and 14 years. Provision has been made this year for five of these younger boys to attend this session of the parliament .Rich ardissmemberofthellnited Baptist Sigma-C group and is the, only Sigma-C member from the: Province attending.

. a son of Mr. and Mrs.,

Boys llament is Christ-ceiw red. It c allenges youths to Christ- fan vin . trains them to give ef- fective dership in their own church and community and through a practical vivid exper- ience, gives them a real under- ltandin, of the meaning of dem- ocracy. This is not a mock parlia- ment. The members are complete- b "on their own" to deliberate as their conscience prompts them.

Some of the resolutions that will come before the session will be drafted from the following outline of legislation. Christ-centred boys pro ammes for week day activi- U the church; safe and court- eous. driving; Christ-centred fam- ilies; church boys camps; sexual education in boys groups; the Christian ministry as a life's work; racial discrimination.

Boys parliament is held each year and is open to youths who are sixteen to twenty one years d age and who understand and Iccept its purpose is Chr'st-cenuled

WELLINGTON ENGLISH DCHOOL REPORT

K -1. Barinra Day; I. Barlow: 8. Neta Day. . Margot Bar- in: 2. Frances Barlow.

Grade VII -1. Marlene McAr-

WELLINGTON

Friends of Mrs. Laura Bigo- low, Southwest are pleased to know she is much improved in health after being confined to her home by illness.

Mrs. Louise Gamble spent some time recently visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Major Gamble, South West.

Mr. Elijah Bryenton, Burling- ton. was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bigelow, South West. Lot 16.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly have returned to their home in St. John. N.B.. after visiting relatives and friends in Summerside. and else- where.

Mrs. Thomas Chappell left rec- ently for Toronto, where she will visit her son, Carl, who holds a position in that city.

Mrs. William Cameron, River- side, Lot 16. who has been ill at her home is able to be about again aml her many friends are pleased to see her improved in health. I

Messrs Freeman aid Arthur Campbell left r&ently for Nova Scotia. where they are employ- ed. .

Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Barlow, Wellington, on their recent mar- riage in the United Church. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Clayton Barlow, the bride is the

former Edweena Delaney, daugh- tar of Mr. Patrick Delaney and the late Mrs. Delaney, Linkletter

Road.

Mr. and Mrs. Joddus Gallant

and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gallant, Cape -Egmoot, have just returned from a vial

t in Lawrence, Ips-

wich. Providence. R.I., and other cities. by Mrs. Mary Gallant who had spent 3 weeks visiting her sister and other relatives and friends.

They were accompanied

Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Richard and

Mrs. Glarice Richard spent a few days in Moncton and Dieppe with friends and relatives.

Misses" Georgina Gallant and

Helen Richard employed in Sum- merside, recently visited their parents in Cape Egmont.

The many friends and relatives

of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Rich- ard formerly of Cape Egmon and now of Monctoa, N. B.. are ex- tending their heartiest congratu- lations on dte'ocoasion of their Nth! wedding anniversary. their children-were present name- ly: Mrs. Wilfred Carrontof Salem, Mass.; Alphonse, Montreal; Mrs. Cyrus lliioncton. N.B.. and Mrs. Yvon Le-

All

Poirier, Albin, Alfred all of lanc, Dieppe. N. B., also Mrs.

:t'lchard's sister. Mrs. Josephine

are sorry to hear she is confined by illness to her home, and all wish her a speedy recovery.

Mr. Alcide Arsenault returned

recently after spendlnz I few days in Halifax. NS.

Mr. Gus V.. Gallant employed in Halifax, spent a few days with his family in Cape Egmont.

Mr. Elmer Arsensult. Summer- side, has been employed on con- struction work belng done on the wharf off Cape Egmont.

Friends of Mr. Reginald Gal- lant. Mont Carmel, who sustain- ed serious injury while working on boats in Summerside. ire glad to hear that he is improving.

Miss Virginie Gallant is em- ployed in Mont Carmel. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Aucoin. .

Mrs. Andre P. Arsenault, Capo Egmont, recently visited her son. Donat and family, Summerside, also her sister. Mrs. Joseph 2. Gallant of Summersiifhf ” ””

Mrs. Felix Gallant recently vis- ited her sister, Mrs. Wilbert Ar- senault and nephew, Elmer Ar- senault of Summerside.

Mr. Fred S. Gallant. left rec- ently for Halifax, where he is employed.

Friends of Mrs. Mary Anne Gallant who has been a patient in Prince County Hospital are pleased to know she is improv- ingandwillsoonheabletore- turn home.

Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Alyre H. Gallant on the birth of a daughte in the Prince County Hospital. Dec. 13.

The monthly meeting of the Cape Egmont Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Delmia Poirier. Dec. 14. Roll call was answered by 25 members with an exchange of Christmas gifts. The sum of 35.00 was voted to the T. B. League. Treats for school chil- dren were bought for Christmas party. It was decided to have electric lights installed in school as soon as possible. Next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. 0. Richard. Roll call to be answered by naming gift received at Chrlstmas.. that was most ap- preciated. Bingo was played and the sum of 39.05 was realized.

Members of Lacordaire meet- lng gathered at the home of Mrs.

Albin Arsenault with a good at- and

tendance. The meeting adjourned with recitation of Rosary.

Messrs. Albert and Rene Gallant recently motored from Ontario to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphie Gallant.

Mr. Peter DesRoches. who was employed in Ontario. is visiting his father, Mr. John Desltoches brothers and sisters.

Sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Felix DesRoches on the recent dealth of their five months old daughter. Her death

is deeply mourned by her par- g

um and many friends.

Cpl. and Mrs. Jack Harkness

j

and family of R.C.A.F., Station, Chatharn. N.B.. spent a recent weekend at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Barlow and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harkness, Sum- merslde.

Congratulations are extended to: Mr. and Mrs. Meddie Arsenault on the birth of a son in the Prince County Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Barlow family were dinner guests at the home of their daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mac- Eachern, Summerside, on Satur- day, Dec. 17, the occasion being Mr. and Mrs. Barlow's 25th wed- ding anniversary. Miss Caroline Barlow assisted her sister in serving dinner. A beautiful dec- orated cake and a chest of silver was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Barlow by their entire family.

On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 7th at 2.!) p.m. the Wellington United Church was the scene of a pretty wedding when Rev W.B. MacPhail united in marriage Ed- wina Delaney and Claude Bar- low. The bride was given in mar- riage by her father. She was at- tended by Mrs. Verno Gallant while Mr. Robert Barlow was best man for his brother. Mrs. Howard Barlow was organist and played several selections. A reception was held at 6.30 in the school hall for about at guests. The remainder of the evening was spent in sing-song and dancing. Many beautiful gifts were receiv- ed by the bride snd groom for which Claude on behalf of his bride thanked one and all.

On Wednesday evening. Dec. mat, a Christmas program was presented in the Wellington United Church. A large crowd attended in spite of the freezing weather. Sunday school pupils of all classes presented a very interesting pro- gram consisting of readings, recitation, and hymns. Rev. W.

commented on the well behaved manner in which the .smaller Dupus presented their parts. A Christmas tree adorned gifts for all the pupils from their teachers; also gifts for Sunday School teachers. pupils and children. The audience received a treat of candy and fruit. A silver col- lection was taken up.

k of Wellington! English

Pupils school presented their Christmas concert in the hall on Friday

night. Dec. 28. A good attend- ance was on hand. The program consisted of dialogues. recltations songs. which wero,very well presented and all enjoyed the evening. Treats were given all the children and gifts exchanged. Teacher. Mrs. Arthur Arsenault

NEW YEAR'S DANCE In the

CANADIAN LEGION HALL

ALBERTON Friday night 9 to 1 Noonan's Orchestra

W ht.) I. H; . GIIIIIOII .I'C W, OT Lewisville; ILQQY MQQQI13 Gandst of ....."i,'.'iu Grade vs -1. Bonnie McCar- M11 M01191! Poirier. use 88- of u 3. Am.” Meg"-vmeg Bhediac. NJ" Mrs. Lena Michael 4 Dec. Qh. hum the - bur" St t..i'.":.,"--ls... to -M . ......;'.:..1- G'-'----- :5 r.:'.”:."":-..l'.'s.":..::.':.':; nf N Mass at SM sat. In R? Grade Iv-1.ml'Iernon McAi-thur '3 5 Ind both snloyllla 8001! Donald was ouuig. 51.5,. and Gordon Day (equal): 2. wu. he-M This are residing with -nu an I J .. ml” of m '.u all! Barlow; 3. Raymond Mc- ink 5011-, Albllgd Moncton. uu'&g - Pm. Grade I -i. Wyman McAua- "5"" d Dim! POM" business of the nseetingi " 7' ”"”"' ""5 "M" "”"' -all:-Hg? dome-no r-'5 '”' ....."""'t. 4 I p no-5'.'7s'l.'...'.."iicc?.'.'v.i'i.”"E.55a”s'l3II ut Master uwsnfiauanumd -so aowox Ilnllinas :"n.3';'l”fynfff",3';; " ”' 3" ''''''”"- . , 'm' I7 'r ' ' attend c" : Barbara Master. 5'-a”A'A c, 3iu"'i?E..3flll:";.ili.'; 331 --'EN”' I"'uE Gmm ma - UV Vernon McArthur Gordon slid Warden. Bryan. "" l” - 'mt E ' "V Des. Wylnan McAusland' Ada En- IaadalllostsI.re-elset- gill Weill: g.., "H, my ,,,,,' 3,,.,,,,. - IINI ll0UI- IHl00!- Insist: am. Arthur Ama- lte was sonata! jui- . ho .. ., . cums sioirr MIC. H. L. C. DIVE. jjjg? XWA, Co:s's:'hiamgRdml::'dI); Tn 003 DEM! 1' missing Wedlllidly AII Ilaelisill. - I a load which destroys ,5. rnonsdesr.witattssowsrhilhosusasstAigoctm.IntneMal; torsion and we. can dig a note asiass 1-Mr ares. iiesvy rainial . i:lasudyseuustunnann:.uluhaihhuDecemberusen- . I Ilml Y