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ouR NEWS BUDGET For OUR SATURDAY SUBSCRIBER§

MONDAY

acctiomoanied on her retum by Mr an ' ice the guesis of Mr. and Mrs. Mer- riam for a fciv day's-S

-RECEIVES SAD NEWS - Mrs J F. Arnett oi Siunmerside received a. telegram ou Sunday of the death cf her niece. Blanche Biundell. of Hudson. Wise. The message said she was killed in an automobile ac- odeiit. there Saturday night. He! mother was formerly Miss Blanche Iieivizt of Tr,voii.—S

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The larizcst Corpus Christi ' town

CLSSlCXI ever held in Charlotte place yesterdttv morning as 5000 Rcinun Catholics from St. :iiui‘s Basilica zind the Church Redecnlcr, took did lust

devout

L‘: . C! the 110st Holv

'l'i‘ii'£‘df(‘lllli,‘-Z skies of the

part. _ _ dampen the spirit

from boih congregations were in

attendance.

GIRL INJURED BI’ CAR-Miss Ernestine Iluriiniei‘ of Charlotte- town was taken to the P. E. I. Hospital Saturday‘ night when she was srriirft by a car at. the inter- o! Kent. and Great George

' 1 Aiirr receiving medical she was able to reiurn ‘The injured girl received

sacral bruises in the accident but was not seriously hurt. The car u as going south on Great George street and hit the girl as she was crossing the street. Police said the car was driven by a soldier". Pte. F. L. Arseiiauli. of Beach Grove.

MESSAGE FROM ENGLAND — Gordon Tkij-"lir, fiiiccii-year-old boy, who is at present oiie oi’ Canada's guest children, had llle pleasure of hearing hs mother and sister spakhg to hm from England yesterday over the radio. They boili sent him their grectinz-s and best wishes. His fath- er is Sub-Lt. Frederick Taylor, R. N. and lie is stationed on one of His Majesty"; i! ips at Singapore. Mrs. 'l‘zi_vlor. and sisici‘ Peggy. are still living at Southsea. POFLSIIIOUHI, where (iordonfls homo was before he came here early last autumn. At present he is living with Major T. :3. azlo Ifrs. MiicNutt in Charlotte- own.

—')Fl-\_'I‘II AT BEDEQUE — The riianv friends of Mrs. Prince Leard will learn with deep regret of tier death on Sunday at her home in Centreville. Bedeque. Mrs. Leard was, in lier 79th year and was for- inerlv Alice Wriirht and the inst re- niaininez member of the famiiv of the late Robert Wright and his wife. Elizabeth Mutiart. She will greatly missed in the home wile-re she was tcuclerly cared for by her only daughter, Mrs. Florence 1.0a“- tlier. Hei- husband predeceased her siveral years ago. In addition to Mrs. Lowihcr two sons. R. A. Wright I.(!11I‘(l. Central Bedeque, and Ma:- saall Leard of Danvers, Mass._ are hit to mourn the lcss of a devot- ed mother. The funeral takes place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home to the United Church at Bedeouts-S

—-I‘I'{ETTI' WEDDING —A very pretty‘ wedding w-iis solemnimd at Trinity Manse. Sunimerside on Siturciay afternoon at 2:30, Rev. I... E. G. Davies officiating when Miss Ruby Isewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I-Ittrry Lewis of Cnscumpec became the bride 0f Mr. George Spears. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd EIDGGTS of Summerside. The bride looked very winsome in a coral pink dress with navy blue coat white hat and matching accessor- irs and bridal bouquet. She was attended by Miss Carrie Spcei-s who was dressed in rust coat and ivhite hat. Mr. Neil Marks acted as groomsman. After the ceremony the happy couple left amid show- ers of confetti for a honeymoon trip to the mainland. On their re- turn they will make their home in Suinmerside.-S.

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IVINS IIIGII HONOR-In the ractlcal examination in music eld by McGill University here on Saturday. Miss Louise Cox, daugh- ter of Mrs. Russell Cox of this city made the unusuaflyi high mark of 90 in the Highest. Grade Plflnoffirle. Mr. Clappcrton. the examiner, said that in all his ycnrs of examining. he had never so enjoyed a candidate's perform- ance in this grade. This i5 indeed high praise. Miss Suzanne Bren- ton. several of whose pupils pass- _ d, with honors. gained distinction n file scmi-fiiinl examination. and havini: already iaasscd her theory is entitled to the diploma “Assoc-

intcship in Afusic" from McGill University". ‘Flicse young ladies who are pupils 0f Miss Lillian

he their

bfcKrnzic. Mus. Bur. are to wurmw- congratulated 0n success.

Members of the North Nova ECULR Highlanders who arrived Saturday and Sunday at Wood Is- lands were met. at Mr. Milton Furness‘ farm. Vernon Bridge, yesterdzrv by Mr. Arthur Bruce. icprescntinq the Charlottetown Branch, Legion War Services, and by local and provincial officials. and presented with refreshments supplied be the City and Provin- cia‘, Govm-nmcnis. Members oi the battalion were enthusiastic in their raise of the Island. They finished heir twenbv-six miles march from the ferry yesterday in splendid shape. and are looking forward eagerly to arriving in Chralotte- town this afternoon. They are ex- ectcd to blVOllflC at Beach Grove onight.

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At Vernon Bridge the Provin- cial Government was represented by Mal. 0. W. Campbell. ED, De- puty Provincial Secretary; the city by Mr. J. A. Piiilerton. City Clerk: the Charlottetown Branch of the Canadian legion by Capt N. W. Lmvthcr. MM- and Mr. J. F. Imightlmr. Others who were present to vievome the Battalliou were Lt. Col. F. I. Andrew. M.M.. and Major A. 5. 0f Beach Grove.

0n Saturday morning D Com- pany of the North Nova Scotis Highlanders arrived at Wood Is- lands and were met at the pier by trucks. bussca and cars which transported them to Charlottetown and other parts of the province. mputv Mayor J. T. McKee- was present to welcome the Company. cumpotwd cnilrcly of island boys. back to their native Drovince They arrived In advance of the iest of the Battalion and s ent the week -md at their homes. t .s understood they will re-join th! unit l1-

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—-R_.ETIFRNED HOME-Nlrs. S. G. Merriam has returned to her home in Siinnnersidc from Annapolis Roy-t arrived here al, N. 5.. her former home. She was; over the week 9nd 15 known to

Mrs. George Wilson who will

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and. besides the thousands who fockj Dilfl. in lhfi DIRICAESSIOII, H1811)‘ OIJIBIS

Tu. Commanding Officer of the North Nova Scolia Highlanders.

with the

-’ many Island veterans who served the last war.

—PASSING OF MRS. MAR- GARET CAIIILL » The death CC-

icurred at Foxley River on Sunday of Mrs. Margaret Cahill. wid w of

o the late Thomas Cahlll. formerly cfl Misccuclic. Mrs. C ii was 84

a . i ._ I ‘__ _ d .-u be k1 d, _. services with the honorary rank of hieciiisbtgctgwgvqtllic ‘ftlrsidcntslbf vMIi€-| C5Ptfim~ MT- Camllbeu 15 l‘ Emil-

‘couche where she resided until licr|

husband died when she returned to, .hcr former home in Lot. I1. ‘funeral will take place on Tuesday ‘IIIOFIIIIIIZ at nine o'clock from St. Bridge-L's Church. Lot i1.—S

l FUNERAL YESTERDAY ~The ‘funeral of the late Mrs. Daniel J. lMacNeill was held yesterday afternoon. Following a short ser- vice at her residence at St. Cath- erlnes funeral services were held ir. Canoe Cove Church, Rev. T. W. Goodwill officiating. Interment Canoe Cove Cemetery‘. Pallbearers. W. R. Shaw. Neil MacKenzie. Ewen MacDougail, Leonard Mc- Nevin, George Sherren, L. Mac- Ncill.

RECEIVE FIRST COMMUNION -Atiout 125 boys and girls made their first Communion in a body at St. Dunstzirfs Basilica at. 8 0'- ciock Muss yesterday morning. Last Sunday they received for the first time with their part-rm. Yesterday . the little girls in their white dresses

to the impressive ceremony. Rev. P.D. McMahon. D.D.. Rector of St. Dunstnifs Basilica, cclrbrated mass and preached the SGYIIIOII for the occasion.

SI PREME CJIJRT OPENS T )\

the docket. Thev are: Earl Lund and Fred-

innl eases on The King vs erick Pliilliris in connection with the death (f vs Al-

storekecpcr. and The King ' Walsii.

bert Griffin and Harry

also two aiiireal cases and a civil jurv case to be heard at the sitting.

Results of examinations in music. HcGill University, conducted by Mr. Walter S. Clapperton.

Violin. Elementary Grade:

Carol Marie Coles. distinction, y (Miss HOPIIDYt.

Piancforicz- i Semifinal (Associatcship), Suz- ‘anne Brenton. distinction (Miss McKenzie). ' Highest Grade:

Louise Cox. high distinction.

(Miss McKenzie).

Inicmicdintc Grade:

Elaine Porter, honors (Miss Mc- Kcnzic).

Junior Grade:

Adele Callbeek. McKenzie). airl shlrlie Stearns. equal, honors tMiss McKenzie). . Jean Moore. pass (Miss McKenzie). Maigaivl; lviziclennan. pass, (Miss McKr-iizic).

Elementary Grade:

Michelle Reymond. honors (Mrs. (Miss

honors. ( Miss

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-Full), Donald Irvine, pass, Brenton).

Primary‘ Grade:

Joan Rogers-on. distinction. (Miss Brenton); Jean Robinson, honors. (Miss Brenton): Betty King. hon- ors. (Miss Brenton); Paul Cud- more. honors (Miss Brenton).

Preparatory Grade:

Heather Lantz. high distinction. (Miss McKenzie); Norman Wilson, high distinction. iMiss Brenton).

Hich distinction-OO-QS.

Distinction-BO-Bil.

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TUESDAY

FUNERAL SERVICES — The funeral of Mrs. Russell Blnns we: held yesterday morning Iiuln nei late residence '11 Gerald street to St. Dunstairs Basilica where Re- quiem I-Iigh Mass was celebrated by Rev. Louis Dougan. who also conducted the service at the grave. Tile pallbearers were: Prof. Ban-

iard, Messrs. Edward Ryan, Thos. White. Fred Taylor, Russel Gay and Frank Murphy.

NORTH NOVAS IN CITY- The North Nova Scotia Highmiiriciis, un- ilcr coinmzinil of Lt. Col. w, 1-1. mifurdoi-k. arrived in the city _vcs- itlTllliy and list irphi bVWlQ‘ d at Bench Grovc. D Company, Will1| is commanded by Major David Stewart. of Charlottetown arrived at Wood Islands 0n Saturday morn- illq and its members spout the lv\'i"‘killrl at thou‘ homes. This lave-i‘

the unit today. Citizens will the entire battalion as u. takes part -in the Torch Day celebration Jere, this ex-t-nlug. The Hiirhlafidcrs are hcrc on tnctcril exercises.

The Junc tcrm of the Supreme Court opens this morning at ll o'clock. 'i‘li<>re are five indictments. three appeals and one civil jury ease. on the drcket.

Indicimcnis include: The King vs. Roderick Steele. charged with obtaininc money undcr false pre- tenses 4st! over from the last Court term); The King vs. John Jeremiah Gallant and Ivan Lund. theft of ear (set. over from last term); The King vs. Jeremiah Doucclie. causing grievous bodily harm (st-t over from last term); The King vs. Frederick Phirlps and Earl Lund. charged with murder: The King vs. Albert Grif- fin and Harry N. Walsh. conspir- aev.

Appeals include: The King vs. William R. MacKc-nzie. lharged with inking a car without tho owner's consent: The King vs. Pansy McLeod. charged under the. Excise Act: The King vs. Pansy McLeod. charged under the Pro- hibition Act.

One civil jury case. that of Gil- bert Arnold vs. Peter Martin, s debt case. ls also on the docket.

The following comprise the Grand Jury: Messrs. Cherie: A. Black. Charlottetown; Ewen J MacMilian. York Point: Willard Jordan. Charlottetown: Nelson Bell. Milton; George W. McLeod. Charlottetown: James McDonald. Nine Mile Creek; Chester Woo nei. North Rustico; Reuel ‘IRPage, Charlottetown: Ernest Bulman, ‘Rustlco; Hector MscKay. DP-

0. C. KNOWN T0 VETERANS— .' Col. W. H. Murdock. ED. ‘meeting of the Charlottetown Gyro

W119 i Charlottetown Hotel. There was no battalion lspectal speaker as only

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with the famous 85th. Battalion in was a guest at the meeting. The

The .work at Fordham University, New

‘and long wl itc veils added colour ‘Saillrflii’

GYRO MEETING - The weekly

Club was held last night at the

rvgulnr discussed Summerside

business matters were Mr. James Clich of

chairman was Mr. Wm. R McNeiil.

APPOINTED OVERSEAS SEC- RETARY K. OF O.—-Mr. Alphonsus Campbell. Charlottetown, has been appointed overseas secretary to the Knights of Columbus, auxiliary war

uate of St. Dunstanls University and put in two years post-graduate

York. He leaves shortly to take up his new duties overseas.

CLEVER STUDENTS — Oii the pas list of students in lst year Medicine at Daihousie University, appear the names of two Bland slud- ents M: IPouglas Black of O'- Leafl and Mr. Leslie Stewart of Bell Ryer. 1. Anatomy Pass: D. Black. l... Stewa t. 2 Bbzhemistr . Pass: D. Black. L. Stewart SPhysio _

ogy Pass: D. Black. L. Stewart, 4 hmbryolcgy. Distinction: D. Black Pas: L. Sewiu-t. 5 Histology.

Pas: D. Black. L. Stewart.

MR. IIENRY OTTO POOLE-The deal. cf Henry Otto Poole of Van- couver occurred in Caigziuv. ivhiic he was en route to Prince Edward Island. He was born in Prince. Ed- ward Island 75 years ago and had lived in Vancouver for 35 years. Stirviving are a brother and n . s in the east, The remains arrived from Calgary and the funeral will be held Tuesdav, 3:30 pm. ircm Center and Hanna‘: chapel to lvlountain V‘"w cemetery

Rev. Capt. Georee Pr e officia- tirg. — Vancouver News Ilcrulil June 9.

—-DEATH OF MR. WILLIABI BURKE - There passed away lrst Friday at hie: home in Elmsdale. Mr. William Burke. a highly ic- SI>€Cl9d citizen of me district. Mr Burke was 43 years of use, is sur-

. charged with milrdc". Fem. J. qvmmol.‘ “ed Charlotmom, . Elmsdale and the following brothers

' Daniel. Roland. Charged with conspire“ to defraud , George Richards u! Eliusdivlc; and

the revenue in connection with ll- i Th legal liquor importation. There are‘ e

;Mcdal at Amirns in August. I918. ‘

company is composed entirely oi , the Fox Show-—wliich incident-ally Island boys and they will re-jrrh [Wlls the second largest in the his- see ~

sable; George Munn. East Roy- ally; Bile-s A. Murley. Amie Shem

children. His patents YESIKIIIIE

Richard. in Peter.

U. S. A; and Mrs.

and sisters:

Mrs. J. Edward Giilis. Summersiiie. funeral took place on Satur- dav from the Sacred Heart Church at Albert/an. The pallbearers were Messrs. Frank Dunn. George Ba."- net-i, Ronald MacKenna, David Williams. Frank MIICKCIITIB and J. Edward Gillls-S

It is inttrcsiug to note. in con- ncction \v.o, the visit oi Major- Gcneru‘. Pric; D.C.M.. D.S.O., here today where he wzll take the Salute in the V.ctoi"y Loan Torch Parade that there is a veterfn of the last wai- here who servrd u ‘der'Major- General Price in the First Grcat War.

Mr. Harry Morgan. linotype op- erator with tlie Patriot, served un- dcr Major General. then Captain Price in France for two and a half years in the 14th Royal Montreal Regiment, Mr. Morgan is one of the few Islanders who served in this Battalion, being also an Iionni" man, having been awarded the Milinry

A verv enioyable dinner in hon- our of the Naval draft. consstmg of 55 ratings from the Royal - adlan Naval Volunteer Res-z. e. Charlottetown Division. was given by the Government of Prince Eo- ivard Island in collaboration with the Canadian Legion. Charlottctazxn Branch. and the "Wavv Navy" Aux- iliary. at the Armcurles last night. as a farewell before their depzu‘ ure from the province this week. It v-as planned to hold the dinner at Brighton Shore (Inkcrinani but rm- settled weather forced cancellation of this plan and it tcok 01366 -!-'- stead at. tne Drill Shed.

It was a happy swim of rouric navy boys. that gathered together last night to attend the function. Having completed their training per 0d here. they were looking forwaid easerlv to going cri clutv elsewheie. Men of the Char- lottetown Division are cn SEIWICG with the Royal Nov)‘. the Rovfil. Canadian Navy and the Merv-1- 111 Marine almost everyivhere.

Mr. John F. Leizhtizer. M. M. President of the Charlottetown Branch. Canadan Legion. was

chairman for the evcnrnu. A first.’ to the King was l10llCllffd U-llflllli the dinner.

The annual meeting of the Prince Edward Island Silver Fox Breeders‘ and Exhibitors’ Associa- tion was held in the agricultural room of the Prliicc of Wales Col- lage yo. rday afternoon. A good attendance of members was pre-' sent to listen to on excellent re- port submitted by Secretary- Trcasurer Waltcr R. Shaw.

Thcrc was ii dsiicit of $320.63 bctwoen the receipts

some from

tory of the Association-and the expenditures. but this was caused by a $200.00 donation to the Red Cross and by some unpaid adver- tising accounts that will be col- lected in the near future.

At the conclusion of the general meeting a meeting of Directors was hrld and the President. Lo- well W. Hancock. and Vice-Presi- dent Lt-Col. D. A. MacKinnon. D.S.O.. were re-electcd. The elec- tion of members of the Executive and Committee members wil‘. be made at a future meeting of Dir- ectors.

—DEATH 0F JOSEPH ALBERT ULDItlC GAUDET - There passed away in the Prince County Hospi- tal on Sunday morning Joseph Al- bert Uidflc Oaudet after a long illness. Mr. Gaiidet was only 31 vears of age and his death at such a comparatively early age is to be deplored as he was a young man cf exemplary character and will be much missed in his home and in the community. He was born in Eg- mont Bav and was the som of Mr. and Mrs. Clovis Gaudet. He was a cheese-maker bv trade and was well known throughout the country. His death made the first break in a family of sixteen. He leaves to mourn his widow and little son. nut yet two years old; his parents and the following brothers and aLstei-s: Anthony. Chelsea. Mass. Joseph in the R. C. N. at uebec; Edmund. Camp Borden: ark. Augustus, Frank. Stanley and Ernest in Eg- mont Bay and Oeofrid in Summer- side: Rose. Mrs. Gus Arscnault in Massachusetts; Beatrice Mrs, Rav- mond Perry and Mrs. Vitorlm Ar- s/cnault of mont Bay: Julienne in Montreal: orence and Lila at home. to all of whom much sym- pathy is extended The funer. gis taking place this morning from nis

vived. bv his widow and four smaill, n

farewell .Conn.; Mrs. '11 orflts MacCaull

i be rcnrly for trial anytime

WED) ESDAY

Prince Edward Island went “over the top" in the Victory Loan drive, Premier 'I'hane A. Campbell an- nounced last night in his Torch Day address at. the dedication ceremonies as the Victory Torch reached Charlottetown enroute to Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Last evening the total subscrip- tions had exceeded the $1,500,000 objective by $10,000, the Premier revealed.

FAMILY BEREAVED The death occurred today after a some- what lengthy illness. at her resi- dence of Mrs. William Yeo. Her husband predeceased her by six years. Surviving here are two child- ren. MlSs Helen Yeo of the staff of Prince of Wales College Normal School. and Dr. Harold E. Yeo of St. Peters. The funeral takes place Thursday afternoon at 2. from her late residence on School street.

One of the oldest and most hifiily respected residents of Nine ile Creek the late Mr. Peter Currie was summoned from this world to nis eternal reward on Sunday. May 11th having reached the age of eighty years and three months. Until last November when he was stricken very suddenly with neumonia, from the effects of whic he never fully re- covered. Mr. Currie enjoyed excep- tionallv good health and was a.- [HICIIIIH to his farm duties as usual. During the winter he seemed to be improving slowly but in April he gradually weakened and passed away on the above mentioned dae.

A dwelling occupied by Mr. and Mrs. George Shepnard and family at 41 King Street was badly dam- aged by fire this morning. The blaze broke out after a series uf explosions when Mrs. Shephard struck a match to light the kitchen range. The fire had been laid the previous evening. Mrs. Shepherd said n0 oil had been used and the cause of the explosions could not be determined.

Fire Chief Angus MacEachern. whose place of business is near the King street house said when he arrived. a few minutes after the blast. flames were pouring out of til; lower portions of the build- in .

--FUNERAL 0F MRS. THOMAS CAIIILIF The funeral services fur Mrs. Thomas Cahill who died at the home of Mrs. Mac. Noonan OII Sunday. was held on Tuesday morning from St. Bridgets Church. Lot ll. Rev. Wm. D. MacDonald. PP. celebrated the Requiem Mass, whl.e Rev. Dr. Mun. Monsghan, Parish Priest at lxiLrcouche offic- iated at the grave. The pallbearers were Messrs. Arthur Doyle, Leonard Murimr._W-1liem Smith, Michael Nosnan, Rusccli Keyes, and Peter Gavin. Mrs. Cd ii. was B4 years of age. Her maiden name was Mag ie Noonan. shew as well known in t»... community and kept a store for many years in Lot l1. She and her husband lived for a while in Mis- couche. Her husband predeceased her about ten years ago. There were no children from the union. 4.

-I)EA'I'II 0F FORMER ISLAND- R Mr. Preston Ellis Surn- mersizie received a telegram telling of the death of his brother. James C. Ellis who passed away quite suddenly at his home in Quincy Mass on June 8th. The deceased was born in Bideford but left the Island when 18 years of age and ivent to live in Boston. For 42 years he had worked with the Boston Ice Company and was held in hign re- gard by all who knew him. His wife who came from Nova Scotia died about a year ago. He leaves to mourn one son, with whom he re- sided and s. daughter residing in the Staies. Also the following brothers and sisters. Preston of Summcrside; Russell on the nome- stead at Bldeford; Harold in Min- nesota, Hampton in Rcdmaii, n Ellerslie and Mrs. Watterway in Hartman, Conn. Interment was in Quincy, Mass. —S.

A true blli was brought in by the Grand Jury in the care of The Kin vs. Frederick Phillips and Ear Lund. charged with murder, at the June term of the supreme Court which opened yesterday morning with Mr. Justice A. E. Arsenault pres ding.

In the case of The King vs. George Albert Griffin of Stu: eon and Harry R. Walsh of St. Pe rs. on a charge of conspiracy a true bill was brought in b the Jury and the accused arraigne . Both pleaded "not guiry" and said they would nei:

wirk.

ll iilips and Lund are charged with murder in connection with the death of Peter J. Trairior, 79-year- old Charlottetown storekecper. which occurred ow the night January 30 of this year. H:- was found dead in a storeroom .off.tne. shop lying in a pool of blood. The accused were arrested on the prem- Lscs by the police shortly after the aged storekecper met h's untimely death.

The thunder and lightning storm which was quite severe between the hours of 1.30 and 3 o'clock on Tues- dav morning did considerable dam- age in the vicinity of Miscouchc. One house about a mile from M couche Church toward the west on the Mont Carmel Road occupied by Mr. Leo Whslim was badly wrecked and two peo le injured. The li ht- nin struck t e flue which crurn led

an k8 BR18811- ing through the roof » falling outside. The lightninfl ran down the flue right through to the kitchen. where it continued along an who h of.

of her feet. from cominl in ‘O11- tact with the lightning. which dad run along the floor under her chair. Mr. Whaian had remained .n bed and although he had bricks falling all around him he was not hurt. His brother. who was stavlrlf with him. had also gone down to the kitchen and had his socks burn- ed. although he escaped serious hurt. The windows of the house were all shattered and house was wrecked so badly that someone re- marked thst. it looked u if a Oar- man bomb had struck it.

‘The barn of Mr. Bylvere Polrier on the Lot 10 Bond l quarter of a mile from the church in the other direction was struck but not seriously dammed.

The storm appeared to be heav- iest round Mfncouche and was felt quite severely in Bummerside. Ac- cording to reports from the western out of the province there wu very little thunder In that section.

late home to Esmont Bay Church. —8

U BEBE -- Mr. H. C art.

Chariot town in he cable traffic. Mr. Smart had his early training Western Union. came to Carmela on the outbreak of win- to tnloe charge of the situation with respect to cable traffic as a result of the hand- ing over of cable circuits the Canadian National, between Ottawa and Toronto. Montreal. and London.

ALI. SONS IN AIR. FORCE -— All the sans of Mr. and Mrs. J- M. Rackhaln. Whoatley River. P.E.I., are serving with the Ray- al Canadian Air Force. They H0 LAC. William A. Rackham, A11 Gunner O. Rowland Rackham and LAC. Daniel J. Rackhmi and at patent they are all undergoing training at stations in Canada. Major D. J. Macdoriald, contract- or of Monctcn and Charlottetown who served with distinction in the Canadian forces in France during the first Great. War, is an uncle of the young ninrien. Transcript.

A very enjoyable banquet was given at lve Charlottetown Hotel yesterday at noon in honour of Major General C. B. Price. 138.0, D.C.M the 3rd. Division. Mr. J. LeRoy Hol- man, Provincial Chairman of the Victory Loan Committee, presided.

Major General Price, who gave a short interesting address, was in-

Moncton

.. V.D., officer Commanding

ABLE MANAGER. V l S I 'l‘ S . 8m Cable Manager of the Canadian National Telegra hs spent the weekend in connection with

troduced by His Worship. Mayor B.

Roy Holman. Other speakers included Brigadier

Officer Commanding the North

of D Company.

Col. D.A. MacKirinon, D.S.O. and seconded by Mr J. A. Webster.

In 0e Presbyenau Church at Iluritei" River t-iiere is a beautiful plaque placed there {iv the citizens of Hunter River and vicinity in honor of the young men who left this community and fought in the first Great War. Today in this fiercei- and grimmsr struggle in which our Empire is engaged, citi- zens of Hunter River are no less proud of its twenty young uicn who have already joined up. four of whom served in the last war, We are indeed proud that. we can claim at least one nursing sister, namely Miss Ann Rodizerson. who is a, na- tive of Hunter River. She is a daughter of the ‘ate J. C. Rodger- son. M. D. and Mrs. Rodg-zvscn of Georgetown. 'ilr~ sincere good wishes of this community is ex- tended to Miss Rcdgei-son and she has the admiration of all in her noble choice of work.

There passed acefully away at Cornwall. P. E. . on Monday. May

sixty-five years. The deceass had been bedfast for a few months but

many of his relatives and friends. A large crowd gathered around

ness the impressive ceremony mark- ing the obtaining of the Charlotte- town objective.

The figures of the previous even- ing revealed this city had gone over the top.

mony was the massed pipe bandof the 9th. Highland brigade which played inspiring music.

The members massed band of the 9th. Highland Brigade was welcom- ed by Deputy Ma or J. T. McKee at a dinner given il-efr honor at Old Spain yesterday. It was spon- sored by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bell.

In welcoming the band, Deputy Mayor McKee complimented the Pipe Major and the personnel on their appearance and the excellent music provided. Hardly if ever has it been the privilege of Charlotte- town citizens to listen to such won- derful plpe band music. coupled with perfect unison. he said.

The members of the band are from all parts of Canada and com- prise three bands. They have been pinyin together since last March.

At the completion of the dinner the officers and members of the band personally thanked the host and hostess for the dinner. Several seiecfions were then played outsicir in front of Old Spain before the band returned to the Drill Hall.

NORTH NOVAS LEAVE — The North Nova Scott's Highlanders. after a friendly invasion of Prince Edward Island during the past f-w days. left Charlottetown immediate- Liysfollowing the Torch Celebration on the return trip w the mainland. They were here on tactical exer- cises and took part in the large Victory Torch parade last evehlflll- "D" Company. composed of Island boys and commanded by Major David Stewart of Charlottetown. arrived at Wood Islands on satur- day in advance of the other com- panfes of the battalion and snent the weekend at their homes. The o'l'ers arrived latcr Saturday and Sunday and arrived in Charlotte- town on Monday. White here the-y bivouaoked at Beach Grove. Last night the battalion bivouacked n- bout five miles from Charlottetown and this morning will continue the march to Wood Islands. L9. Col WJ-I. Murdock is Officer Command- ing the unit.

THURSDAY

The Alumnae of the Congregation of Notre Dame held their annual ten and business meetinfi yesterday afternoon from five uni. seven 0'- clock in tn Qhildren of Mar! Hall at Notre Dame Academy.

The large hall was fittingly decorated for the occasion. Beauti- ful bouquets of the first. floweri- of the season. artistically arranged in the room, lent. a welcome and friendly atmosphere to the place. The members of Ute Alumnae "were received by the Superior of ‘the Academy. Sister 8t. John of Meds and Miss Anna Macfnnll- President, ssrsted by the Vice President. Miss Marian King. Mrs. Carl Green acted as cori- venor and was ably, assisted bv the committee consisting of: Mrs. Frank MaoMilinn, Mrs. Alban Farmer. Mrs. Fred Coyle and Mrs. Fred Shannon.

‘lien was poured by Mrs. J. J. Bomb! and Mrs J. J. Morris.

W. Haidenby. Col, W. I-I. Murdock,

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Nova Scotia Highlanders and Ma- jor David Stewart, who is in charge

At the conclusion of the dinner a vote of thanks was tendered Maj. Gen. Price for 11's address, by Lt.

the Victory Loan thermometer on. Market Square near the Loan Heaa- , quarters yesterday at. noon to wit-

The total subscripdon was. $622,950. The objective was $550,000.‘ A special attraction a_t the oere-I

The truest speaker ior the occiis-l ion was Meier General C. B. Price.)

D.S.O.. D.C.M._ V. .. who was ln-. nroduoed by His Worship. Mayor B. Roy Holman.

Bright ' greeted over 000 school cadets from both West. Kent and Queen Somme Schools Yester- day afternoon as the regular sn- nual insgction of the corps was held at lcoorla Park. The West Kent Com was inspected at two o'clock and Queen Square at four wmmwmwm- era - get. téraining for Military District

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A very interesting display of fan- cy work, painting. weaving, and other work by the Pupils of Notre Dame is being shown at the Academy at present and is at- tracting many visitors. The show- ing Will continue today and this evening and it is expected that a great many visitors will avail them- selves of the opgortunity of seeing this creditable cl play of work.

The Women's Missionary society --Presbyteriari Church met at the homo Mrs. Vernon Campbell with the ,resid.ent in the otisir. The roll was answered with a bible verse containing the word “shield? It was decided to remember a sick member in some tangible way. Pap- ers were read by Mrs. Frank Bag- nall and Mrs. Vernon Campbell on "Do You Believe in Missions?" A paper on “Prayer” by Miss Marion Gillls. Next meeting to be at the home of Mrs. Chesley Wood. Lunch was served by the hostess and a social hour spent-B.

The regular monthly meeting of the Education Committee was held at 4 o'clock Friday. June 13th in P.W.C. Prof. W. A. Reddin pre- sided and after a few opening re- marks cal‘ed on the Secretary for the minutes of the previous meet- ing which were read and adopted.

Considerable discussion followed on Central schools and School Properties in which the following members took part: Messrs. J. Reg Macdonald, Harold Hynes, K. M. Martin. Mrs. K. S. Rogers, Mrs. Fred Gates and Miss Mabel Math- eson. A resolution was adopted that a brief be prepared to be presented to the Government b9- fore the end of the month. this brief to be in the hands of every member of the general committee for consideration for about ten clays beforehand. to permit fur- ther discussion.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT —- A very painful accident occurred yesterday afternoon at Kinlock farm. South- oort. owned by Mr. Frank B. Clarke. the victim being an employee of Mr. Clarkes. Mr. Daniel MacKmnon. 1.8 Elm Avenue. city. who suffered the loss of one eye and severe flesh wounds in the face. Mr. Clarke, as- sisted by Mr. MacKinnon. was us- ing a shotgun to destroy rats which had become a nuisance in the pig- liouse of his farm. Three of the ro- dents were thus disrxised of. A shot fired at the fourth rat. while Mr. MacKinnon was chasing it with a stick in the direction of Mr. Clarke. rebounded from the concrete floor and struck Mr. McKinnori in the lace. He was driven immediately by Mr. Clarke to the P. E. I. Hospital. where his right eye was removed and his other injuries dressed. An examination revealed that the left eye was undamaged. Mr. MacKJn- non formerly lived in Canoe Cove, and is well and favourably known. His condition was reported to be goofiit by hospital authorities last mg .

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TORCH CEREMONY-The par- ade Tuesday evening was under |command of Group Captain E. A. iBlake, officer commanding air training school here. The com- nmnds during the ceremony at the Exhibition grounds were given by Win Commander D. G. Keciclie. R.A .. The Veteran Guard to whom the Torch was passed by the escort was under command of Lt. J. J. McDonald. The combined guard to which the Torch was handed next was under command of Lieut. Marr, R.C.N.V.R. With him were Lieut. James Haslam of the C.O.T.C. and Flying Officer A. ‘James of the RAF. This guard finally handed the Torch back to , the escort which has taken it. from the shores of the Pacific. Crew members of the bomber plane carrying the Torch were: First pilot. squadron Leader D. E. Gail- oway. Toronto; second pilot, Pilot Officer C. M. Black. Saint John: wireless operator. CD1. K. N. Brown- ell. Halifax; air engineer mechanic. Spl. G. J. Newton. Vancouver.

Yesterday was a proud clay for Summerside, when citizens turned out in large numbers to take part in the Torch ceremonies in Mem- orinl Square. Many people from all parts of Prince County loined the throng in the square and many more lined the streets to watch the parade. Never before has Summer- slde seen such a tum out and those who were in charge of the ar- rangements for the celebration can be proud of the splendid manner in which everything was The

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units of the army. nav

air force and bringing un t s ica a splendid array of spectacular floats. which were loudlv cheered as they passed a n!

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The Vicio ‘Torch - carrying bomber arrive at the Summer-side airport at 8.30 with the symbolic

iTorch in charge of Flight Lleut. dmore. representing the air . Stanburv. rem-wanting the annv and Bub. Lieut McCrae representing the navy. They were welcomed bv Wing Commander E. Fullerton. officer commanding 9 Service Flying ‘Pruning Bchvcl HoIznnnmProvincin Loan

Chairman and L. R. All man of Loan Committee for Stim- l mersitie. , ' The Torch party with the Torch lwas escorted to I detachment of the R. C. M. P. and on arriving at the Armouries and reoeivim the salute from the Guard of Honour. marched to he square. accompanied by the P. E. I Light Hone Band.

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FRIDAY

FUNERAL YESTERDAY — The funeral of the late Mrs. William Yeo was held from her residence 20 School Street yesterday after- noon. Bervioes n. the home and grave were conducted b the Rev. IJ. levy. At the servos at the house Mr. John Inch song "Abide With Me." Interment People's Cemetery. Pallbearers: Alfred Al. fleck, Byran Bownm. Henry Mc- Pulane, Alex MncDmfld, J. W.

, Ross Bethune.

B. C. M. P. COMMISSIONER’! VISIT - Commissioner 8. '1‘. Wood of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police left fheprovlnoe for Hal- ifax. NS. yesterday after s shout visit to Charlottetown. He arrived by lane for Ottawa. on Tuesds . Wh le here he interviewed the A - torney-Generai. Premier ‘mane A. Campbell, mapector l. A. Wright, 0f! Corinna the