FEBRUARY 1. 1.950

CI-IARLOTTETOWN

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ii-lr western GUARDIAN

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‘PRINCE COUNTY OFFICE

I Summer Street, Slunme side. Phone zso Newl, Subscriptions, Adverthlng fiepreeeutltivde

l. ELMEB MURPHY

Ind GEORGE GLOW

Tl" 9'11""!!! ml! be bought et any of the . following etorei In Summereide gall BMKIWN- 5'11"!!!" strut; Gourliee Drugetore, 2i Central Street: guy’: Newlltend, Water Street; Merl: Geudet. d‘! Grenville Street:

Alyre Douoette’:

Grocery. Sewnd Street: Illlnd Motor Treruporg,

Water Street; Alhen’: Grocery, I20 Rueeell Street K. L. Waite in Remington. n, Guardian will be delivered to any home in Summer-isle by Currier

ylgaeperdlyor 18o per week.

Phone 280 Ior title lervlce or [Ive

,...'n order to the boy responsible tor delivery on your route.

,GENERAL INSURANCE Ralph 5, Muitut. Summer-side. -

41001) TIME expected at Bede- iue rink Thursday, Feb. 9th. Burning of ‘the mortgage.

_ SMALL ROOF FIRE _- Fire- men were called out yesterday when I spark ignited a small blaze. on me roof of the building housing Roy's ‘Taxi on Central Street. Sum- incrside. The alarm sounded at 2.15 pm Damage was negligible. _ s

.41‘ THE REQUEST of a nuin- ber of citizens I have decided to aim as candidate for the Water and Sewerage Commission in the forthcoming civic election. I am a ieteran of two World Wars having served my country it is “rm-st. desire to no\v serve the Town in the best pOSSIble way. If ,r..Cp-,1 1 pIOIIIISO to do all in my pqlVPr to serve the best interests s: inc citizens in this office.- Glcrice Gallant.

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DEYIERTAINS W 0 ltl E N‘S riiissioivaitv socirzrv _ Mrs. M, 1-‘. Schurman entertained , splendid attendance of the members of the W.M S. of the Siniuicrside Church of Christ at par iiorne on Summer Street on Friday’ evening. The president, Mrs Winsloe Morrison. opened vie meeting with the singing of hymn “More love to Thee," Miss Evelyn MacLurc being pianist. Af- ter lhe Scripture reading by Mrs. Hirer-y Linklettcr. prayer was of- fcrod by the president. Mrs. M. L. Brcakenridge conducted the Study PPFlOLI on Japan. giving a talk on the native pooplcand the condit-

ions. Special articles on that country were read by Mrs. Wal- iacr- Hardlml. Mrs fivald Levi/lll

and Mrs. Harry Linklelicr. Each niombcr participated iri "Hidden Answers." Roll call was fmSllVBYBll iwli a Bible verse containing the vynICI "Come". After the missionary benediction. delicious refreshments pore served by the hostosS..—S_

Personals —.\frs. P.C. Martin and daugh-

I tor, Theresa 0f Miscouche have icft

an a visit to Boston to spend some time with relatives and friends llicre. - S

~- Mr. W.A. Allen, post master at pnmmerside, has returned from Ot- tawa where he had been taking a thrr-e-weeks’ post master's course.- l

r-The friends of Mrs. George Rogers. Freetown. are sorry to hear she is in the PC. Hospital with a fractured hip All hope for

A speedy recovery.

--Mr. Wymnn Largo. hill dflvel‘ Is lll at the Prince County Hos- pltnl with pneumonia. Many frlcndl hope for a speedy row/- try, '

-4)m. Leslie McCarviile and Mr Gerald McOarviiie loft by C" on Friday morning on a visit to Halifax and Saint John. NB. Thcy were accompanied by AX!)- hrose Murphy. Freetown. W110 "In visit in Halifax.

-—Many| friend: of Freda Hickok mung daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hlckox, Bradalbane, Will I\"»'II‘ with regret of her recent painful accident and of her re- moval to the P. E. Island Hospital. Trcdn fell on the ice brofllQhk I19!‘ irm at the] elbow. An operation ‘in: been performed and she is rcsting comfortably, '

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-_—'I'IIE LADIES AID of the Prince County Hospital will hold a centre ward party at Smallmarrs. Saturday, February 25th,

—PANTRY SALE Hoimanfls gro- cery depariment, Saturday, Feb. ruary 11th at 2.30 p.m. by the ladies of St. Paul's parish in aid of the Convent.

—JUNIOR HOCKEY tonight B°dellue rink, Kinkora vs. Albany nnd Carleton vs. Augustine Cove. Skate after. Admission 25 cents.

—ICE SPORTS WINNERS —1n the report of St. Mary‘s Academy ice sports held in the Crystal Rink on Friday evening an error occur- red in the names of (he hoyl who finished second and! third n the 6 to 7 age group. 1i should Iuivc road: 2nd, Sandy Cameron; 3rd, Jimmie Hickey-S.

-—NO‘I‘ICE I‘0 ADVERTISERS- Advertisers art- reminded that their copy must be in the Crtllrdllin 1L!

later than nr-on ‘he iuevious day to guarantee insertions out of city advertisers who Lelephngp

classifieds. etc. sDOIIII" narticuiany bear this in mind

IN MENIORIAM

DOUGLAS S. GUNNING

-— The community of Travellers Rest and surrounding districts suf- fered a severe shock on the eve o! the New Year when it was learned of the sudden passing away of Douglas S. Gunning in his 61st year. News of his death was learned with deep regret by relatives, neighbors nnd a host of friends. Mr. Gunning was born in Travellers Rest and spent most oi’ his life there. I-Ie ivas for a number oi’ years the valued caretaker oi’ the fox ram-h of B. Graham Rogers and several years ago purchased a farm ln Travellers Rest where he resided until the time of his death.

He is survived by a sorrowing wife, the former Sadie Walfield, and one daughter, Goldie. Mrs. John MacNally. Also one sister, Mrs. Ar- timas Carr and two brothers. Ever- ett and George. both of Travellers Rest to whom much sympathy is extended. also to the three little grandchildren and a nunibr-r of nieces and nephews who will miss "Uncle Doug‘s" hearty laugh and humorous remarks. also his ready wit which made him a general fav- orite with all who knew him.

Owing to the condition of the roads, the funeral was held at the Bowness Funeral Home in Summer- side and was exceptionally large. Many beautiful wreaths and flow- ers from his family. relatives. friends and neighbors iverc silent tributes of love and esteem for the one who endeared himself to all and whose memory will he long cherished in the hearts of those left behind.

The service was conducted by Rev. KG. Sullivan and Rev. R. Wagner. Interment was in People's Cemetery. The pail bearers were. Messrs. James Chappcl, Jr.. George Waite, Alex Chappell. Phillip Mc- Nally, James Chappell Sr.. and Reuben Chappell. - S

_________._ WOULD SAVE FRIEND

SUNDERLAND. England —(CP) - Mrs. Wilhelmina Mills. 05. has offered to pay £10 ($31) I01‘ l horse that Is to be destroyed. Mrs. Mills, an office cleaner. goes into the park every day to feed the horse and said she could not be" to have him destroyed-

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CRYSTAL RINK

HOCKEY TUESDAY, FEB. 7th 8‘side Kinsmen Juveniles

Versus Ch’town Juvenile Abbles

One hour's skate after match. Game Timo 7:30

IIENSINGTON ‘RINK

TONIGHT Junior Chamber of Commerce Hockey Night Charlottetown Juvenile Vics Versus Kensington Juveniles Proceeds in Support of Teen-age Hockey.

O'I.eery and Vicinity

Rev. I-I. M. Burgess of O'l.eary. has been conducting special your); Week services in the Oxford. N. S. Church of the Nazarene, this week.

Residents of O'Leary and ls- trict are very pleased that he Woollen Mills of F. MacAus-

land o! Bloomfield, which was destroyed in a. disastrous fire last sflifitfl-‘nbbr. is again in operation.

Mr. Elwood Goteile left OLeary con Friday, February 3. for Chap lottetown, where he has accepted ‘l position. He is a graduate of Olreary High School and is g former employee of the OLeary branch of The Bank of Nova Scotia. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gotelle, are former resi- dents of OLeary. but are now living in the Provincial Capital

The Women's Missionary Society of O'Leary United Church held their ‘regular monthly meet- lng on Friday afternoon, Febru- ary 3. at the home of Mrs. J. M. MacWilliam. There was a splen- did attendance. The opening worship was conducted ‘by Mre. W. G. Dickson, assisted by Mrl. M. Macwilllam. Mrs. John Moreshead and Mrs A. J. Mathe- son. Mrs. E. MacDougall gave a splendid report on the recent Presbyterial held in Charlotte- town at which she was a dele- gate. Mrs. Claude Jelley read a paper on Christian Stewardship and Mrs. John Moreshead on Temperance. The Study Book was presented by Mrs. J. M. MacWil- llam. assisted by Mrs. Claude Jeliei‘. Mrs. George Matthews and Mrs. Bruce MacDougall.

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The Evening Auxiliary of O‘Leary United Church met for their monthly meeting at the

home of Mrs. Claude MacNeill on

February 2, There was a very large attendance. The worship service was conducted by Miss Pearl Craig, assisted by Mrs. Thomas Philip and Mrs. W. G. Dickson. Mrs. Gerald Gamble

gave a very fire report of the re- cent Presbyterial in Charlo te- town. to which she was a dele- gate. The Friendship report was given by Mrs. Waldo Phillips Mrs. Herbert Vafrher gave a paper on Temperance. Mrs. E. W. Turner lcd in a prayer for Chris- tian Stewardship. Delicious re- freshments were served bv Mrs. Claude MacNeiil, as-isted by Miss Pearl Craig. Mrs. A. S, Palmer and

..Mrs, A. Dnnville.

Mr. Stelvardwltviiliams, Cliar- lotietown. spcnt the WECR-Clld with his brother. Mr. larie Williams.

Mr. Courtney Mrunard and l\ir. Shelton McKay have retizr ed to their homes aftcr a very enjoy- able trip to the coast.

Miss Blanch MacDougall. siu- dent at P. W. C. spent the week-

end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wllfrcd MacDougall. I\'II'S. Earnest Rayncr. New

Annan. spent a week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Warren Nisbit. and other relatives.

Mr. Cecil Birch has the position as travcllirg agent. for Douglas and Company. All his many friends wish him every success. '

accepted

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Montgom- ery, Charlottetown. were visiting old friends in Tyne Valley and vicinity over the week-end.

Mrs. Wilfred MacDougall has returned home after spending the

past week visiting her daughter. Mrs. Kenneth McKay. Stanley Bridge.

Friends and relatives are very sorry to hear that Mr." Charles Maynard is very lll at his home. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.

The many idols in this com-

munity extend much sympathy to Mrs. D. N. Forbes. in the death of her only sister. Miss

Edith Yeo of Vancouver. Miss Yeo was well known in this comm-un-

ity.

The many friends and rela- tives extend their sincere sym- pathy to Mrs. Ida Steward, and also Mr. Hartford Ellis, in the death of their bro*her. Mr. Ro- bert Ellis,

Friends of Mrs. Ivan Linkiettcr. are pleased to hear that she will

soon be able to return home after being a pllllPllt in the P. I7. Island Hospital,

The Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid

met at the home of Mrs. Nelson Sheen. A large number of mem- bers were present and also a number of visitors. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess and the committee in charge.

INDIAN REPRESENTATIVE NEW DELHI - (CF) -- Duleep Slnhll has been appointed High Commissioner for IndiaI in Aus- tralia. and will take office in Fen- ruary. The new High Commission-

er will succeed Daye Singh Bedl.

IIUGKEY ORIIEN RINK

TUESDAY NIGHT, FEB. '1 BORDEN NATIONALS Versus SUMMERSIDE CRYSTALS Game Starts at 8:15

Admission 25 and 50 Skate after genie.

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PRE§IDENTS REPORT

Following is the text of the Presidential report, by Mr. Justice Twtedyfread by Mr. J. J. Morris:

"once 88am it is my privilege to_report on the activities of the Prince Edward Island Division of The Navy League of Canada,

"During the year five regular meetings of your Executive were held and were well attended. Sev- eral special and committee meet- ingr were held.

Your president attended the en- nual meeting of the Navy Lea- gue of Canada at Toronto on March 25-27th last.

“Apart. from participating In the discussi n of the various items on the ve heavy agenda, he was able to get a better. ahd truer pic- ture of the actual working of the Navy League as it operates across this vast nation.

"Reference has already been made to (he National Essay Con- test carried on in 194B. The sub- ject was ‘Our Navy nnd Seaborne Trade in our Daily Life.‘

"The National Diamond Medal winner was a 13-year-old girl-Kay V. Marshall of Moose Jaw, Sas- katchewan.

"The response in Prince Edward Island was not great. but the ea- says received ‘were of a uniform- ly high average, Miss Katherine MacLcan, n student at Prince of Wales College, was thr- ‘tvinner in, the Senior Group, and Robert T. Bowlcs, a 12-year-old hoy at end- ing Queen Square School. was ihc winner in the Junior Group. Silli- ablc arrangements were miide- for tho presentation of the, awards in this Province.

"Your president, accompanied by Captain Connolly, Licut. Morris and others, attended ceremonies at Nntre Dame Academy, Queen Square School, West Kent School. Princc Street School, and Glenala- dale School, when those’ awards ivcre presented and suitable pro- grams held. ‘

"The other presentations were made nt the Convocation con-mon- ies n! Prince of Wales College and at Summcrsidc High School.

"Anothcr assay contest ivas spqnsored in 1949. The winners. either provincial or national, have not yet been selected.

“The other, and perhaps the] mnst important activity nf thei Navy League movement in this

Province. is thr- Sea (‘zidcls

"You will Iiave prcscntcri to you; the report nf the Sea Cadet Com-i miitec in finial] by Commodore Hibbard, C.B.E., chairman eef (he Sca Cadet Committee.

Tempting Opportunities

"You will note that we are pro- viding youth training. naval train- ing, nnd many outside activities. The wonder to inc is that mzinyl more of our boys (In not trike Fld-I vantage of the opportunities avail-l ilhIfl lo ihcm.

"You will also noio that those‘ IlO_\'5 hlid (ho privilege of attend-l ing cilmp for 2 \\‘I‘“IIS iit (lamp: MiijQrHonc of tho fincst Son Cn-l dci Camps in this country. I

"P. O, Jim tVnod nilciirlcci (he British Empire Son Cadet Crimp zit Cr-mn Ewing. Quebec.

"The highlight of our Sen Ciirict work Is of (‘OlITSP III!‘ annual iii- spcction each sprint. This _\'¢'nr thc corps was inspertcd by Commo- dore A, M. Hopc, ll was l‘i)I(‘II 100% efficient, \Pill'II('\|Ir’ll‘ mcniiou was made of tho Guard of lion-

our.

"Lt, Cmrlr. A. D. Rayburn of. Halifax visited our Corps several limes during the year.

“Presentation of ill.“ Shicld won in the small bore Rifle Competi- tion and of the Pennant won by our Corps at Cami’) Ewlflll. and 0f etchings of the New Sea Cadet badges was madc at a suitable ceremony in tho. Fall.

“His commission was also pre- rsonted to S, C. Midshipman Rus- sel Watson. This function was at- tended by I-lia Honour the Lieuten- ant-Governor. the Premier, the Mayor. and many other dignitaries of church and state.

"If our pgoplg wish to have Sea Cadet; work carried on in this City. then they should show a greater interest in ils activities.

"A minimum of $1000 is requir- ed to effectively (lll!

carry on

work.

"When Naval Services make such a large contribution I0~thIs work. (hen it seems to me S1000 l! fl very small sum to expect the Defl- pie of this Province to contribute as their share.

"Your president has found If necessary in insist that his resili- nation as President he accepted.

"I have enjoyed the work. I am sure with the co-oporation which the new president will re- ceive, the work of the Navy Les- gue ln this Province, will go for- ward to new hoifilllfi- _

"In conciudinil my IP90". I Wlill in thank my fellow officers, the members of the Executive, _ the Press. nnd the citizens in Seller)" for the err-operation nnd support which they have KIWI) ""7

C, Ole REPORT

The following report on the _vear'a activities of the R-C-S-CIC- "Kent." by LL-Commandoi- J. R.‘ Morris. Commanding Officer. was, submitted by Commodore Godfrey} M. Hibbard. C.B.E.: '

"The, beginning of Iho s" CadetI year coincided with that of the schools, namely the second week of September with an enrollment of 6O cadets. Drills were held weekly on Friday from 1000 to 20.10 throughout the year,

"The fall and winter were devoted to:

Youth Training-Jo) Discipline; (b) Citizenship: (c) Physical Train- ing; (d) Games; (e) Sports.

Naval Trelning-(n) Squad Driil;, (h) Rifle Drill; (c) Seamanship (theory); (d) Seamanship (prnc- licnl): (e) sinus: (t) Kiwis Mid Splices; (g) Anchors nnd Cables: (h) Shooting (indoor, 22); (I) Shooting (outdoor. Range): (Ill Sailing.

Outeldg Activities -- (B) Rlmle Marches; (b) Provincial Rifle Shoot: (c) R. C. M. P. Lectures end Films; (d) Fire Drill and Lecture by Fire Chief; (e) Lec- tures by Capt. Connolly.

Summer nctivillcs began in Junc

months

with the launching of our boats.

- hour,

in which the cadets were trained in sailing and boat handling. In addition we were fortunate enough to have the use of (he Navy's Harbour Craft, and the cadets were taken on several small cruises in and outside Charlottetown har- We also ha the use of a small power craft hich was bene- ficial in teaching the cadets how to maneuver and handle small craft around shores and jettles. The following subjects were taught in conjunction with using the boat: (1) Helm Order: (2) Chart Read- ing; (Si) Elementary Navigation; (4) Rules of the Road; (5) Lights. Buoys and Harbour Markings; (6) Soundings.

"During the first two weeks in Allllllst the Corps sent 40 cadets to Camp Major, under Sub-Lia. Trainer nnd MacDonald, While at Camp the cadets were taught all phases of Naval life. including sports, drills. cruises. shoots, in- spectlons, etc. The. Corps won the Camp Pennant. and the bronze shield for rifle shooting; approxi- mately 20 cadets qualified for jun- ior and senior swimming badges.

“P. O. Jim Wood was selected to attend the British Empire Sea Cadet Camp at Camp Ewinll- Que- bec, where he Wes fortunate in meeting Cadets from all over the British Empire. and returned to the Corps with many new ideas about the ways the other Corps were run,

"Ordinary Cadet Bowie! won the Junior Navy League Essay Con. test for Prince Edward Island.

"The CUrps was inspected by Cmdr. A. M. Hope on June Ill, 1949 nnd it, was rated 100% efficient. A guard of honour was present mid remarks from fhc inspecting officers gave us to undcrstnnd that lhcy were amazed at the steadi- noss and good training of the guard.

“LL-Cmrlr. A, D, Rziyhurn visit- ed the Corps on the average nf once every six weeks during the year."

(IivicIItlcIion Today InEside

Today is civic election day in Surnmerside. With a contest for the mayoralty and in two wards for the council a large vote is ex- pected if the weather is favourable. Polls will open at 9 am. and will oiose at 5 pJn. The results should be definitely known by 6 30. There are three polls located as follows: West Ward. the Pubiic Library: centre Ward, the Town Hall; East Ward, Corney Bros. filling station.

There are approximately 1800 eligible voters on the list. Women do not have a vote in Summerside unless they are property owners. All men who pay poll tax are cliizihlo to vote if they have paid their tax for 104i). This does iioi apply to war veterans vrlio have bocn cvempt from poii tax each year since the end of the wan-S

Freetown And Vicinity

Mrs. Oliver Wright of hlapeque spCnt a few days rcccnily in Free- town tho guest of her mother Mrs. Samuel Druriimond.

Mr. and Mrs. Jrsso C. Burns and Mr. and .\ii-<. Fcllioll Siniiiioii-s were visitors to Chariotletnivn on Tucs- day.

Mr. Von McCaull received a telegram on Tuesday conveying the ncws of the death of his brro- ther. Mr. Lnu MrCauil. Mr. Mc- Caull had resided in the United States for many years and his death took place in Roxbury, Mass.. on January 24th

Mrs. Brewer Auld has accepted the position as teacher Ln Freetown School, loft vacant by the resig- nationof the principal. Mr. J. B. Lewis. Mrs. Auld takes over her duties on Monday, February 6th. and all wish her success in the undertaking. Mr. Lewis resigned on account of ill health.

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Mrs. John Profitt entertained the members of the local W.C.'I‘.U. at her home in Lower Freetown on Tuesday evening. January 31st. A large numibe!‘ of members were present and a good programme was presented with Mrs. Frank Deacon as leader. Topics pertaining lo the activities of the Union were dis- cussed. after which a social hour was spent and lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Alli- son Profitt. The next meeting to be held at the home of Miss Rene Aribing.