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MONDAY

“rm. Ralph 1.. l: -.‘ . student

it queen's University. Klflliiiw. ll

ipendini the Christmas holidly6

with his puents w. and Mrs 1- f-l. Douglas, Gcunielowll-

Mr. Mervyn Brown of Toronto. Ontsrlu. and formerly °l Ywkr Prince Edward 151833. 57'5"“ m the city by pllnc Ssturdsy evening on a short visit. I-Ic is Milli-GYM l‘ the CBJiBdlSn Nil-Willi RONA.

The many friends of Mr. A. J- MocLeod of Stanley B71489 Wm n‘ gret to hear of his serious illness. in his home for a few weeks. H: brother. Rey- J~ M- M°L°°d' 1° this morning to sggjllfll lb "l! urgent request of the family-

Mr. Joseph Macmillan, student at 5t. Francis Xavier University, and m. Stephen MscMlllI-n. student I‘ 5h, Joseph's University have l!" rived in the city to siwud is; holidays with their parents. Dr- - J_ p_ and Mrs. MacMllian.

- CAR STOLEN SATURDAY — A 1935-model sedan ownedby 911x31“: Williams was stolen from the r0121 of his residence, 1101111 Riv" 3°“ ' around 9:30 o'clock Saturday night and efforts by 9°11" u’ recover it were fruitiess yesterday» 1Q w" registered with a P. E. ‘l. 1160116! number 6-641. The ignition key had been left in the car-

Dr. Zcll M. Clark of Ifidll. W110 has been a patient in the Prince Edward Island Hospital. return"! Saturday u; the Experimental Sta- tion to be with her brother and rrrmlly during her convulescence. J-ler many frieilds will be 813d 9° hear that she has steadily ‘mllruv- ed since her recent accident. She is being attended by h" “"51" Mrs. Norman Ramsay, Kensington.

DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT-Thc sympathy oi the community will B0 out to Mr. and Mrs. Fkank Murphy. 39 Passmore Sh, in the passing of their two young children. John lild ‘Mary, during the week-end. John. mgecl ll months. died Saturday. Bud Mary passed away early this morn- ing. Both will be laid to rest Tues- day morning, funerals to be held st 10 o'clock.

There was a. very 1578c fll-llml‘ ance at the Charlottetown Mslc Chorus Christmas Charity concou- in the Prince Edward Theatre ll-Ii? night. The concert was under the distinguished patronage 0i’ K18 l-Ionor Lieut. Governor DeBlOis and Mrs. DeBlois, the Premier the Hon. w. M. lsea. and Mrs. Les. and his WCrslilp Mayor Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy.

pour-anal. SERVICES ‘SATUR- DAY-The funeral of the late MP5- Philip I. McMahon took place from the residence of her son, I-Olll-s L- McMahon, 3 Stewart Street on Sat,- ‘ urday morning to St- Dunstan! Basilica, where Requiem Pllsh M" was celebrated by Rev. P. MGM! 0Y1. 11D, thence to the R. C. Cemet ry. where the service was conducted by

.~ Rev. Earl Dalton. The pail balm!

were: Messrs. John Connolly, Ernest DesRoches, Vincent McQuaid. Ed-

‘ ward Arsenault. Wllllflm Clldm °

‘ and James Lawior-

The funeral of the late 47119-595 Samuel Drew took place yesterday afternoon from his lfllc residence- 24. Water Street. The servuse at the house was conducted by Rev. Hush

. Miller. The Oddfellows service at the grave was conducted by Pull-On Adams and A. 0'31". Gill.

The following were the honorary

' pallbearers:

A. w. nyndman. Dr. W. J- P-

4 MacMillan, B. A. McLeod. Di‘. G-

T F. Dewar, Fred Houle. James Tait. L .w. K. Rogers. H. A. C. Scarth. P‘. J. "Casey. Noel DcBlois, E. A. Ibstcr. rw, Chester s. McLui-e. William . Moran, Dr. I. E. Croken, W. A.

j Stewart, J. P. Gordon, C. M. Moore '_ and '1‘. W. L. Prowse.

The active pallbearers were K. M, Martin. Emest. Seller. Fred Moore, Heber Large, William Davis.

A. B. Cosh.

Interment was in the People's Ccmetery. ' ‘

The late Mr. Charles Samuel

_ ‘Drew, a director of the firm of

Moore do McLeod Limited. WM l most estimable citizen and prom- inent, business man.

He was taken ill about two weeks ago and underwent an operation for appendicitis In tho Prince Ed- ward Island Hospital. Later pneu- monia developed and he passed away Friday night.

Mr. Drew was born in Char- lottetown in 1875 and was the son of Charles W. Drew and Jsnc Rider Jarvis, of Devorishire. E"!-

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When a young irian he began his commercial career ss clcrk in

. tho drygoods house of Perkins 6c Stcrns. _

In 1893 Messrs. Moore dz McLeod took over the business, and Mr.

. Drew continued in their employ.

some yesrs sgo when the firm was incorporated he became s di-

.. rector of Moore a McLeod. Lim- ited. in charge 0f the silks and ready-to-wcar department.

. partment.

His long and intimstc know-

, ledge of the dry goods business, his p“; “fidelity ind ability made him l

_valued member of the firm. His

gparinership in which the most "friendly relations existed between

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Mr. Drew wsfs prominent Odd- Hollow. He was measure: of Wildey Ilodge for a number of yesrs. a ‘imi ohm Mum. Psat. Chief nvstrisich of the Encampment. slid isccretury treasurer of the Odd- rfellows Ifsll Company.

Iorsnumbei-ofyesrshcwus mlmbcr of the Masonic Order.

Ho took an sctivs dntcrllt in YMCA, activities, sad wss sn od-

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Among the passengers who sr- rivcd by. plsnc yesterday was Miss Margaret Walsh, who is spending the holidsys with hcr mother, Mrs. Martin Walsh

Mr. I/emuel Prowee and Miss Doris Prcwse have returned home from. ‘Ihronfo University to spend the Christan; holidays with their

DI-Nnts. Mr. and Mrs. '1‘. W. L. Prowse. ‘rhc uisnv friends of Miss

Yvonne Amcnnult, Charlottetown, will be pleased to learn thst she is convalescing at the Charlotte- town Hospital following a recent operation.

Mr. Charles Fiche, Scotchfort, left Saturday morni for Boston to spend the winter with his son, Dr. William Fisher. Maiden, and Dr, Vincent Fisher, West Itoxbury.

M“ L°Y°1l 1- Duffy. dental stu- dent at McCill University, Mon. troll, arrived in the City on Setup day evening. l-Ie will spend the Christmas holidays at his home, 91 Prince St.

TUESDAY

—NEW BUILDING COMPLETED —-M.rs. Garnet Campbell has just wmpléted all llP-to-date house and bum in Park Corner, which has added greatly to the improvement of that community-Av.

-—PATIENTS IN PRIN - TY HOSFITAL~Miu Vgilctégilrqi. eron, Ken-aineton: Miss Alice Ar- “niult. . Bloomfield; 1th‘, Gem-go Arsunsult. Emerald; Mr. mhui A, Qfl-vldslit, Summer-side and ML Jilhn Shawn. Hemiltoih-S

—'PROMISING BUQINESS-Jf l5 Pleasing to note that the pgulhry abbutoir in Sea View, recently g5- ‘Qmhed by Mr. John Coulson is $351115. will‘ §“¥.°°‘“.5 T3’ “m” . . o n .

l0 b9 f-‘Ollkratulsfcd on llilgaxellf “M87191! 1W1 Ind chicken-N.

STEVENSON-PROUD-A quiet Mummy Wls solcmxiized at the United Church Manse at Climax, Sack, on Saturday afternoon, 13¢. cember 14th, when Evelyn Eliza- beth, only daughter o! Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Proud o! Msseficld was muffled to Mr- Wsrburtoia Eorl Stevenson. son o: Mrs. Mn-rlhl Stevenson. New GIui-gow, Prince Edward Island, and the late Mr. J. L- Stevenson. with Rev. A. Wudle officiating. The coupe were dimrd. ed by Mr. and Mrs. w, 1-1, guy”. 8011- Little Charlotte sicvenson, niece of the groom, carrying g ho“. quot of sweetheart roses, acted as flower girl. .

—WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ._ A vcry enjoyable evening was spent at the homo of Mr- Ind Mrs. Lyle Crozier, Dernley, when g, number of their neighbours and friends met at their home to cele- brstn with them the tenth anni- vcrssry of their wedding on Dec. 10th. Mr. Tom Hsi-rington p"- formed the duties as chairman in s vci. creditable manner, e. very appropriate address was read by Misc. Phyllis Hickey grid My, Kw- McKay presented them with g, well filled purse, e. delicious lunch- eon was passed around by the lad- lcs present sfter which the hours quickly sped by in the delightful art. of dancing-N.

—-RETURNEO FROM ‘More. TlI-EAb-The many friends or Mr. 5W1"!!! W. Webster, Kensingtgn who was taking treatment in the R- V. I-Iospitsl. Montmgi, and who lately returned. will b; pleased h; hes!’ that he Ls considerably im- proved in health and plsns to start light work of bisclmnithing and whccl wni hting ln a abort time. Kc went to ‘the hospital alone and supposedly triendicss. but was coon surrounded _by friends and relatives. His cousin, Ben Rggerg, formerly of Charlottetown (hall brother of W. K. Roger-g), hm; be. come s. man of amuenoe in the last two 0r three years. He was treated by the slresdy ismous Dr. McKenzie, formerly oi P. E. Island. —K .

-—BRIDAL sllOwEw-A miscel- laneous shower was held in Sec View Hall on Thiisduy’ evening, December 12th, in honor oi Miss Join MacLaren. who is to bd one of the Christmas brides. Tho chairman, Mr. John E. Campbell, after s complimentary speech. 081166. Mics Mscbiiren to the plat- irom, where she WBs escorted by her girl friend, Miss Phyllis Hickey to the honor choir beside l. table fairly groaning with gifts both numerous and useful The gifts were opened bv school chums of the bride-to-be, Miss Caroline Blskcney and Mix Clive Adams, while Miss Caroline Pickering reed the verses and Mics Vera Brnndcr arranged the gifts. Miss Jenn thsnked the donors sincerely. After s delicious lunch was served the remainder of the evening was spam in dancing.- N. r

Ol-‘flCE STAFF BANQUET!!! —On Friday night Mr. John Saun- ders. caretaker of the Building invited thc atsfl oi the Office to be his guests at a midnight lunch provided by Mrs. Saunders. Again lsst night Mr.

prletor of Milton's Olll Spain in- vsded the poet offlcc st, midnight

in s most practical way. when he bsnqucted the entire staff wth cof- fee and s variety of ssridwichcs. ‘time thoughtful Iota on ihs pert of Messrs. asunder-s snd Richard- m are greatly sppreciaiod by the {not omoe stai! and more especial- y so the rush of

Dominican

l-Isn-y Richardson, the genial prn- ‘

Ind plsycd the pert o! Santa Clsus ‘

Rev. G. W. Titus of St. John. Mu-itime evangelist for til; Church- es of Christ arrived from Murray Hlrbor yesterday ciuouic to his ammo when he will spend the holi-

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The frlcntb of Mr. I‘. A. Watton. Victoria. Prince Edward Island. will be pleased to learn that he is im- proving, although slowly. following his recent serious illncss. i-le hu been sick for the pest month.

——-Mr. Dori Baker, son of C. Ii. Baker. M. L. A.. who i; attending Mt. Allison University. is home st Mugabe for the Christmas holi- deyu. Mr. Baker ls an ardent de- votee of outdoorsnd indoor athletic sportr-K

Little Sheila, Anne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. my Praught of this city, will be the official coast to cout- broadcaster over C.I".C.Y. to represent Prince Edward Islsnd on Christmas beginning about. four o‘- clock. ‘This children's broadcast will be very interesting-listen in for it.

FUNERAL SERVICES-The fun- eral of Leon Blacquierc was held from his late residence yesterday momma I) St. Dunstan’; Basilica where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father McCcrdlc. The pall bearers were: Messrs. John Bradley, Edward Bradley, John Ssvidant, John Longaphle, Robert Gallant and Ivsn McCabe. Service st the grave was conducted by Rcv. Father Dcugan.

DONATION T0 PROVINCIAL SANATORIUM — The Provincial Senator-lam had a. visit recently from the President and Vice Pres- ident of the Study Lovers Club, Mrs. Cecil Stewart and Mrs. f-lillson. bearing gifts of books for the pct- lento The Club initiated this lib- rary and each year add to it. This season the donation consisted of forty-five books; in addition to these were 21 beautiful books for young people given by Miss Kath- erine Bethune.

BRILLIANT ISLANDER. - Mr. Mcrvyn Blown, brother of w. Bertram Brown, cf York, is at pres- ent on s visit to Ch-rlottetolwn. after an absence of 22 years. Mr. Brown is engaged in the fuel bus- iness in England, but hss been in Ottcws. since the King's Jubilee. He left the wand. his native pro- vinoe in 1905 for Western Canada where he was eminently successful in business, and had the honour- of being elected Mayor of Medicine Hat for four successive terms. Mr. Brown will return to Ottawa this week.

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~25’!!! ANNIVERSARY -— A number- of neighbours and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson Darnley, culled at their home ' on Tuesday evening December 3rd to congratulate them on attaining the 25th anniversary of their wedding- dey. The duties of "chairman" fell upon Mr. Lyle Crozier, who after s. few well chosen remarks called up- on Mir. Clarence Hickey, who road s. very enthusiastic address while Mr. Preston Pickering prc- sented the happy couple with s very generous purse. After s bountiful repist the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing.

~ THURSDAY

DETAILS 0F A lDENT-Pur- thcr particulars svc been rc- ceived by Mr. J. A. Mclsaac of this city regarding the sccidcnt in Dorcheswr, Mam, which resulted

in the death oi his nephew. Mr. Charles J. McEschcrn of 128 Stoughton Sh, Dorcheeter. The

deceased was struck by an auto- mobile driven by Hubert A. Logan, 7S5 I-Iuntingdon Avc., Roxbury. l-lc was thrown against a street car driven by Joseph Bitule of J9 Neptune Road, East Boston. He died in the city hospital several huors after the uccide .t and was buried on Tuesday morning at D o'clock,

Mrs. J- Farquharson and son Allan of Montreal. formerly of Capt-col, Joined the formers hus- band in town this week and will make’ their residence here, whcixe Mr. Farquharson is in business. -—Sudbury (Ontario) Star. Dec. l8. Mr. and Mrs. Fnrqiihnrson are both well known in Charlottetown. Mrs. Farquherson is the daugh- ter of W. C. Lawson, Upper Hills- boro St. and Mr. Farquharliun was formerly a member of the staff of the Charlottetown Y. M. C. A. Mr. Jnirquharson, recently opened s. man's and boy's wear shop‘ at. Capreol where he also spent s’ few yesra on the staff of the Y. MI. C. A. _

CHRISTMAS m

' laughter and happiness,

Mrs. Prhclllc. IlsoDolis-ld, Grand ltiver. was iuthl 0ft! Tucsdsy on her wsy to Vernon River to visit hoi- dsushter. Mrs. Idwiii Duly for tile holiday sscscii.

Mm iflnv.) D. L. Griffiths c! the Mum. Belfast. returned home on Thursday evening, sgiqc u two weeks visit colon: relatives in Kcnsington and hcotcvm.

The msny friends of Mr. Wil- lsrd Lsnk. Ohcrlottcwwn will ru- giet to learn that be is confined to tllc P. E. gland Hospital! following In Operation for sppcndicitls. His condition is reported favorable,

ENTIRTAIN CHILDREN-Mu. ons of Prince Edward Island Pre- ccptory of Charlottetown made their annual visit to the Protestant Orpheus:- ori Chrlstmss morning and were received cs ususl by the matron, Miss Beer iri s very new". chic and _,iovisl msnner." Fifty children were msdc happy by pros- cnts of fruit and candy from Santa Clsus. The children ssng Christmas carols in s msnn thsi. would do Justice to professionals cud thsnked the donors in s wsy thst wsli rc- paid the officers sud mcmbcrs Dres- ent for their contributions. The of- ficers representing the Prcoeptory were C. M. Williams. Presiding Pre- ceptor; T. G. Ives, Constable; 1.. A. MacDonald. Chapisin; A. V. Tom- lills. Marshal. Mr- S. B. French took the role of Santa Claus in a manner that was s pleasure in all. This is sn s-nnusl event that is looked for- ward to by the children and Pre- ceptory and has been in lstcnce every year since the establishment of this institution.

"A wonderful time; I think I enjoyed it more than the kiddies did themselves!"

This was the comment of His Honour Lleutcnsnt Governor Dc- Blcig, sitar playing host to ‘I10 children, including all those on The Guardian "Santa. Ps-l" list, at a most delightful Chrictmu Tm and entertainment st Govern-

ment Rouse yesterdsy sfternoon.

Ioc cmsm. oranges and candy were liberally distributed to‘ each of the children, the boys roceiving in addltio . s hockey stick and puck and the girls s doll or box of chocolctes. Thc csgcr appreciation of the youngsters,‘ their shouts of left no room for doubt as to the succeu of the "party." st which. as sl- ivsdy lntimsied. His Honour join- cdcwholehesrtedly. __

To climax the entertainment. csch of the children was present- ed, before leaving, with a bright ZI-cent piece.

Beautifully adorned for the fes- llve season, Government House yesbefdsy aim-noon. with its bos- pitable host surrounded by romp- ing children. presented c scene. which would have inspired some- one to invent Santa Claus-if he did not already exist!

The gifts were distributed by His Honour assisted by Mrs. De- Blois, members of his vstsfi srid. Miss Izmc Ncwbcry of Yonkers. New York, who is s. guest ct Gov- ernment House during the Christ- mus SEISOII.

The large Christmas tree in the hell of Government IIouse was. beautifully decorated snd lightnd. The many decorated tress on the wounds were also illuminated in splendour. The presence of Santa. Claus added to the delight of the kiddies. Ice cream and cake was also served. A number of kiddies unablelio attend through sickness were not forgotten and their m“ was sent to them.

A qllslltlty of. provisions re- maining was presented by His Honour to s group of boys sud Gil-is skating on Government Fond.

All day Monday the Rover Scouts and Guardian staff were busily en- Heed makinl up the parcels of toys. candles. and fruit for the little ones Ssnts. Claus might otherwise have fol-cotton. It was s busy time. the willing workers being occupied until midnight. but when they left everything was in readiness for dc- livery next day. At 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning s number of cars and sleigh: were at work delivering the welcome parcels to deserving homes. At the last moment id‘! ed- ditlonal list was received and for iliesc also provision was made.

In all no fewer than 596 psrccls were delivered. no application rc- ccivcd through recognised sources being omitted. It is with the utmolt

this successful termination in its appeal on behalf of those in the community in less fsvornble circum- etsnccs than the rest of us. By 9 o'- clock in the afternoon the work of the Guardian and Rover Scouts was completed sud sll went home tired but hsppy.

Once nwrcthc Gusrdiui returns

TOYLAND

satisfaction the Gusrdiui records

thanks to all associated with it in carrying out this annual scheme for the benefit cf the under-privileged.

rm. lcrt King and Miss Lillian Doyle of lwcrcit. Mus. orrivcd by plsnl Sunday momins- They weic called hole owing to the serious illness of their mother. Mrs. Ed- ward Doyle. Chestnut Strut. ‘they left for home again this morn- ing. While in thc city they were lucsts of their sister end‘ broYJicr-in-low, m. and Mrs. Born- c-id Bsrry. '

--LEI"I‘ FOB. THE MAINLAND- Mr. sud Mrs. Olcsry. who spent the lsttcr psrt of the summer ses- sou in Kcnslngton. residing with Mrs. Dr. E. G. Olills, left on Monday morning for Halifax. After staying s short time in Halifax, they will proceed to ton and New York. Mr. Cfheary was superintendent oi construction for the Stands-rd Pav- ing Co., with headquarters at Ken- singtcn. l-lc brought, the his 30b to s successful conclusion at. Kenslng ton on Oct. 31st. Mrs. OTrcai-y en- tcrccl heartily into the social and lnusiccl life of Remington. Both msdc many friends in the coals. who hold them in the highest es- teeny-K.

FRIDAY

--SU&PRISB PARTY-On Thurs- day evening Dec. 19th inst. some thirty young people oi Koneington gctheicd at the home of the newly- weds, Mr- Ind Mrs. Gordon Cooke, sud gave them a surprise party and presented them with "s. lovely parlor tcble of walnut and a lamp to mstch. A delightful evening was spent in dlhcllig. pllylng games and gencrsl enjoyment. Refreshments were served by the ladies-B '

WEDDING BELLS-The wedding of Miss Catherine Gillis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gilli; of Montague, to Byron Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stewart, of Ken- elngtcn, was solemhized at St. An- drew‘: Manse, Cardigan, Nov. 21st. The young couple were attended by Misc Jean Glliis, sister of the bride and Mr. Cyrus Shaw of Montague. who acted as bridesmaid and- best msn. The Rev, '1‘. Owen Hughes of- ficisted at the ceremony.

SANTA CLAUS AT FRI-IE ms- PENSAIIY - Two hundred under- privileged children were remember- cd on ‘Iiiwdcy sftenioon by the Free Dispensary suite Claus. who distributed candy, toys, mitts and other gifts. Donations to the fund were received from the Rotary Club, the Knights of Columbus and the Ohsrlottetown Msle Chorus, Miss Amy Earls, superintendent of the Dispensary, was in charge of the ar- rsngements.

DEATH BEGRETTED - Many friends in Charlottetown will regret to lcsrn of the death of Mrs. Percy '1‘. Strong, for many years promin- ent in Halifax social and charity organizations, who died in hospital in Halifax, Christmas Day. She is survived by her husband, who is managing director of the Nova. Scotis Bond Corporation, and one brother. Mr. J. T. Miller of Varsity View, Manitoba. While living in this city, Mrs. Strong made many warm friendships.