MONDAY

A pretty wedding was solemniz- ed at Saint Dunstarrs Basilica, Wednesday morning. September 22, when Rev. Dr. P. McMahon united in marriage Mary Veronica. daugh- ter of Mrs. Fred Larkins and the late Richard Quinn. of this city, and Gerard Legault, son of Mrs. Legault and the late Eluthere Le- eault of Montreal.

With two months still to go the number of passengers carried by Northumberiand Ferries from May 1st to Sept. 30 of this year is Billy about 100 less than was car- ried during the whole season- from May i to Nov. 30-01 i947. The figures for this year up to Sept. 30 are 54,093, compared to 54.786 for the whole 194T season.

FUNERAL SUNDAY-The fun- eral of Mrs. Lelth Scrimgeour was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of her sister, Mrs. O. S. Harper, 78 Highland Ave., to St. Paul's Church. Service was con- ducted by Rev. J. T. lbboit. Inter- ment was in the People's Ceme- tery. The pallbearers were, R. I‘). Kemp, J. E. H. Worth, Wilfred James. R. M. Roop, Hurry Barr and J. F. Moore.

WILL ATTEND QUEBEC CON. VENTION-Jirigadier W. W. Reid. D.S.O., E.D., manager of the Prince Edward Island Travel Bureau, will attend the three-day convention of the Canadian As- sociation of Tourist and Publicity Bureaux to be held in Quebec City next week. Last year the convention was held in Charlotte- town. Following the Quebec meet- ings Brigadier Reid will proceed to Ottawa to attend meetings called by the Department of Trade and Commerce.

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A very pretty wedding was sol- emnized in St. Dunstan} Basilica on Sept. 8 at 9.15 a.m. when Mary Rose Eleanor, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolphe Doiron be- came the bride of Elbert Gallant, oldest son of the late Mr. Frank Gallant and Mrs. Gallant. Rev. F. McDonald officiatedj Wedding mu- sic was played by Mrs. Dougan.

The bride, given away by her lather. looked very charming in a floor length gown of uihite faconne crepe with fingertip xieil. She car- ried a bouquet of mixed roses. Her sister Claire was bridesmaid and wore pink taffeta and a bouquet of pink gladioli. The groomsman was Mr. Francis Gallant.

HOME FROM FUNERAL — Mrs. John Richard, city, has returned from Cape Tormentine. N. B. where she attended the funeral oi her mother Mrs. Dennis Cormler last Tuesday. Mrs. Cormier was the victim in a highway accident at Melrose Saturday, Sept. 23th. The driver oi the car, Edmund Duguay. in which Mrs. Cormier was a pas- senger, succumbed to injuries in the Sackville Memorial Hospital on Friday. An inquest into the tragedy

_ has been postponed until Thurs-

day. Oct. 1th. The driver of the taxi car involved in the collision is charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated and has been remanded to the County jail at Dorchester for on; week.

BRIDEJIO-RE HONORED —On Thursday night, September ninth a number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs.

' James A. MacDonald, Cherry Hill

for a shower in honour of Miss 1 . v Horgan one of the season's

rny of gifts were opened by Mrs. A. Luman. Miss Lois Smith read the accompanying verses ivhiie l It iss Kay Egan presented and ar- b r ngcd the gifts. Lunch was servctl l - the hostess assisted by Mrs.

- l~reti Smith, Miss Kay Egan and

Mrs. A. Luman. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. music being furnished by Jacl-z, Joe, Donald MacDonald and David Crawford. The following Monday a number of friends and relatives gathered at her home in Charlotte- town to tender her a miscellaneous shower. Gifts were opened by Miss Agatha McCnbe, while Miss Don- alda lvlacDonnld rend the accom- panying verses. Games of bridge were enjoyed and a delicious _lunch was served by Misses Calh- erine Rohison, Kathleen McCabe and Rita Horgan.

--FAREWELL PARTY —- A large number of friends and neighbors were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Greenan, Kinkora on the evening of Sep- tember 24th at a farewell party for Mr. Greenan's mother, Mrs. James R. Greensn. who will spend "the winter in Medicine Hat, Alta. with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph McKenns. Mrs. Oreenan was es- corted to the chair of honor by the hostess and an address was read to her by Mrs. Henry Trainer which expressed regret at her de- parture and at the aame time ex- tended best, wishes for her hap- piness wherever she may live in the future. A well filled purse was presentnd by Mrs. John Greenan. Mrs. Greenan fittingly replied thanking all for their iklndness and expreaaing her sor- row a1», departing from such gooti friends. A number of the other guests spoke briefly referring to Mrs. Greenan's fine qualities as a friend and neighbor and wishing {her future happiness. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Joseph McKenna, Mrs. George D. Greenan, Mrs, Wai- ter Connlot. Mrs. Joseph Mulligan, Mrs. Clare Greenan and Mrs. Maurice Berrigen. A delightful social evening was spent in danc- ing, the music being supplied by Everett Mccarvilf, Or. the follow- ing Sunday Mra. Aloysius Greenan again entertained for her mother- ln-law. this time at a duck and goose dinner for immediate mem- bers of the femllyA-S.

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Friends and relatives of Mr. J. Arthur Stewart, Hamilton, felt a deep sense of loss when they learn- ed of his death on September 16th after an illness oi seven weeks.

The late Mr. Stewart was born 90 years ago at Hamilton, Lot l8, nearly 90 years after his great grandfather. Lf-nQUl, Robert Stew- art had come from Rothssyq-Scot- land to settle in Malpeque.

St. Christopher Church. Port Viau, Quebec, was the scene of s. very pretty wedding on Saturday, August 7th, when Edith Gallant. daughter of Mrs. Mary Gallant and the late Reuben Gallant form- erly of Toronto Road, P, E. I. was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Florentin Gallant, son of Mr. John Gallant. and the laie Merle Anne Pitre also former- ly of Toronto Road, P. E. I. Rev. F1". Lucien LeBeau officiated at the ceremony and celebrated the nuptial mass. The lovely bride was attired ill a floor length gown of whzzc sheer. She were a three quarter length weii and a cor- age of red roses.

L1-.'.»\\'11S TO ATTEND FUN- ERAIr-lir. T. W. L. Prowse, City, lcft Saiur ziy by plane for Ottawa to attend the funeral of his bro- lllPl‘~il’i-lil\\', Mr. Hurry Ritchie who died Fridnyx :'\ll‘. Ritchie, 67, a na- tive of Halifax and president of the Ottawa Typewriter Company. died Friday at his home following a lengthy illness. Survivors are his widow, the former Georgina M. Prowse. formerly of Charlotte- town; two sons. Henry of Mont- real and Lawrence of Ottawa; a brother, Alexander of Vancouver; and n sister, Mrs. Howard Murray of hlonircal. A daughter, Frances, predeceased him in 1942. Mr. H. T. Prowsc, School Street, Charlotte- town is also a hrother-in-law of the dot-cased.

A pretty wedding was solemn- ized at the Little Flower Church, lilorell, on Wednesday. Aug. 18th, at 8.30 n.m. by Rev. Phelan Mac- Kenna when Mary Isobel, dangli- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sin- nolt of Bristol was united in mar- riage to William Alphonsus Kelly, son of Mr. William Kelly and the late Mrs. Kelly of Morell.

The church was decorated with fern and giadioli in pastel shades.

The bride entered the church on the arm of hcr father to the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohcngrin played by the church organist. Owen Kelly. llcr wedding gown was of white sulin fashioned with long sleeves, coming to a point over the hand. and sweetheart neckline trimmed with tiny pearls. The skirt fell in graceful folds ending in a slight trnin. Hcr finger-tip veil was of llllle illusion and fell from a Quccn Anne headdress. She car- ried an arm bouquet of red roses, baby's breath and maiden hair fcrn. Hcr only ornament was a single strand of pearls.

Miss Mabel Sinnott was brides- maid for hcr sister. She was at- tired in a gown of yellow nylon sheer with shoulder-length veil. and carried a nosegay of pink snzipclragon.

Little Miss Theresa O'Brien, gowncd in blue nylon sheer with headdress in blue, and carrying a basket of mixed flowers, was flow- cr girl for the bride.

—DOUBLE WEDDING — An interesting event took place on September 4th, 1948. st eight o'- clock in the evening at Trinity Church Manse, Bradelbanc, when Rev. W. B, MscPhail officiated at a double wedding ceremony. The contracting parties were, Cora Jean Chappell. daughter of Mrs. Lucy Chappell, Kenslngton, and the late Lester Chappell, who was united in marriage with George Samuel Harding, son of Mrs, Grace Harding. Kenslngton, and the late William Harding, French River: and Shirley" Bcll Wlgmore, daugh- icr of .\lr. anti lVlrs. Hedley Wig- moi-e, French River, who became the wife of John Archibald Chappeii. son of lVLrs. Lucy Chnppcli. Kenslngton, and the late Lester Chappell. Mrs, Harding was attractively costumed in a bro-mi gabardine suit, with red fox fur cape. and gold and brown accessories. Mrs. Chappell wore a becoming suit of light brown Zilllféidlile. wth red fox fur_,,snd brown accessories. Following a brief honeymoon trip to Monctoh and other interesting points in the llariiimcs, both happy young

the arm of her brother. Mr Arthur Thomson, by whom_ she was given in marriage.

A wedding of much interest took place at Holy Redeemer Church on Wednesday, Sept. 15th when the Rev. E. Baldwin, C.S.S.R. unit- ed in marriage Mary Isabel, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hor- gan of Charlottetown and Allan Augustine, eldest son of Mrs. and the late Charles MacDonald of Mt. Stewart.

Given in marriage by her father the bride looked lovely in a floor length gown of white slipper satin with long sleeves coming to a point over the hand. sweetheart neckline, fitted bodice and full skirt. Her fingertip veil fell from a pleated net halo, and she carried a bouquet of red roses and carna- tions intermingled with Baby's Breath. Her only ornaments were a pearl necklace and ear-rings to match, gift of lhe groom.

She was attended by her sister, Miss Rita as bridesmaid who wore a floor length gown of pink nylon over taffeta with boat neckline, fit- ted bodice and full skirt. Her shoulder length veil fell from a pleated net halo and she carried a bouquet of snapdragon with fern.

The groom was ably supported by his brother Wilfred.

TUESDAY

Mr. Frank Rafuse and Mr. Leo Victor left on Monday for Toronto where they hope to secure em- pioyment. They accompanied Mr. and Mrs. James Morton, who were motoring lo New York, as far as Saint John, N. 8., thence con- tinuing by rail to the Ontario cap- ital

funeral of the late Mrs. Andrew Arsc-nault of T8 Orlebar Street was held Saturday afternoon from the Salvation Army Citadel. Ser- vice was conducted by Major V. lilacLean. The pallbearers were, Edward Ryan, Milton Cannon, John Mt-Cube, Ernest Harding, John Mcl-‘arlane, Douglas Simms. Interment was in the People's Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. James Morton left by car _on Monday on return to New York City after spending the past few months at their sum- mer cottage which they purchased some time ago from Captain John Fitzgerald. Their many friends al- though sorry to see them depart. look forward to seeing them again next summer.

—PAINFL'LLY INJURED- Mr. Alex MacLean of Summerslde is a patient in the. Prince County Hos- pital suffering from numerous bruises and abrasions on his head, face and inside of his mouth as the result of an accident about 4 p.m. yesterday ni the Summerslde race track. Mr. MacLean was riding on a harrow towed by a car during operations at the track when the tow rope broke. Mr. MaeLean was thrown forward on the harrow. It is expected he will remain in hos- pitul for a few days.~—S.

—-DOUBLE WEDDING -— The Presbyterian Manse, Sunmnergide, on Wednesday afternoon was the scene of a double wedding when Rev. Charles Carnegy united fr. marriage Erma Ereta Gamble, daughter of ‘Mr. and Mrs. John Gamble of Southwest, Lot l6. and Kenneth Esrl Moase, son of Mr. and Mrs. Major B. Moase, North St. Eleanors; also Helen Gertrude Cameron. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cameron, Ellis River. and Ernest wyman Gamble, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gamble. Southwest, Lot 16. The two happy couples lefl. on [a honeymoon trip to Monctnn. N.B. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Moase will re- side in Summexside and Mr. and Mrs. Gamble will ilve in Southwest, Lot 16.-S.

On Thursday, Mr. A.E. Jenkins, Mr. CH. Llewellyn and Mr. EC. MzicLaren, Georgetown members nl‘ the Kings County Board of Trarie attended a meeting of that body held in Montague. Also in attendance was Dr. TV, Grant. Federal Member or Parliament for King's County and a strong del- egation from the town of Pigtail in Nova ScOiia. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the possibilities of having the car ferry, Prince Edward Island put on the Georgetown-Pictou route for as many months as possible during the yrar. SlIOIlg argu- ments were ‘presented hy various

couples took up residence in Kens- lngtsn. where bith grooms are valued employees of Dunningb Garage. and Mrs, Harding is the popular proprietor of "Jean's Beauty Salon." -Bur

Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Ross and daughter Doreen have returned to their home in Charlottetown after having spent the past two weeks in Boston. Mass. and Rhocle Is- land.

At a very pretty early autumn wedding which took place in St. Dunstan's Basilica, Charlottetown. P. E. I.. on Monday morning, Sep- tember 6th, 1948, Miss Julia Eb tolle Huines, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William I-laines, of Moncton. N. B., became the wife of Mr. Wil- liam Arthur Reddln, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Reddln of Charlottetown. '

The North Tryon Presbyterian Church, Saturday, Sept. 18th. was the scene of one of the prettiest weddings of the season. when Marlon Joyce. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thomson, became the bride of Walter Warren, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Camp- bell, Freetown.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. MacGowazu To the strains of Lohengrinb Wedding March which was very beautifully played by Mrs. Clayton Thomas.

the bride entered the church on

speakers on the necessity for and the sdx~airages arising from hav- 111g a cai- lorry on this route, The amount oi dock construction and lmprovuments necessary before operations could be commenced would in itself provide employ- ment for a great number of local workmen.

A link with Prince Edward Ia- laml‘: transportation past was eev- ered by the death on Sunday of Mr. PeterMcGonneil, last aur- viving membor of the crew of the old "Northern Light," first‘, crude ice-breaker to ply between this Province and the mainland.

Mr. McConnell, who was in his ninety-seventh year. had resided in recent years at the Sacred Heart Home. He was born at, Johnston's River. a son of ‘Mr. and Mrs. ‘Ihoe. McConnell. ile came to Charlotte- town with his parents about the time the city was" incorporated in 1855. Before he had reached adult years, he had gone to sea and had gained there his experience with marine engines which were th~n regarded as an innovation.

When the "Notthern Light." sbout the year 1979, was put on the Pictou-Georgetown route by the Dominion Government in an ‘at- tempted fulfillment of its pledge under Confederation to melntain continuous transportation between Prince Edward Island and the mainland. Mr. McConnell went on board as an oiier at a wage of 930

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‘ACROSS CANADA — Mrs. Harry Bownen and her grand- daughter Joan recently returned to their home in Kensington after spending the summer visiting friends and relatives in various parts of Canada. Their first atop was in Montreal where they visit- ed Mount Royal, Tuaasud Wax Works, The Grey Nun's Convent and St. Joseph's Oratory, and Bro- ther Andraw's Room. At Winnipeg Mrs. Bownesa visited her daughter, Mrs. Edward Wagner, and at Shilo, Man., another daughter, Mrs. Fred- erick Cole. Shllo is an army depot. At Calgary, Aita.. two of Mrs. Bowness' brothers were visited. Points of interest seen in Calgary were the Veterans’ Memorial Hos- pital, Bowness Park, Banff and Lake Louise and the Calgary Lib- rary. They next went to Vancouv- er, B. C., where Mrs. Bowness vis- lied her brother, David Profitt, whom she had not seen for twenty- eight years. ln Vancouver they visited many interesting places such as Stanley Park which covers an area of one thousand acres and is outstanding for its beautiful flowers. Pauline Johnson's Monu- ment was visited and also Sus- pension Bridge over Capilano Canyon. They spent a day in Victoria, B.C., and were shown through the Parliament Buildings where they registered. They also crossed the border into the States visiting Birmingham, Wash. Mrs. Bowness was particularly struck by the beauties of the Rocky Moun- tains and the Fraser River. and said that words fail to describe them. Everywhere they went they were royally welcomed and highly entertained and needless to say their trip across Canada will long be remembered by Mrs. Bowness and Joan.—K.

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A very pretty wedding took place in st. Peter's Bay United Church en Wednesday afternoon, August 25th.. when Clara Chrlstena youngest daugher of Mr. and Mrs Peter MacKinnon of Forest Hill was united into marriage to Er- nest Stirling. eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dingwell of Souris. Rev. D. Wallace MacPherson was the officiating clergyman. Mr. Jack MacCallum very beautifully rendered the selection "I love you truly."

To the strains of Lohengrin‘: Wedding Mai-ch, played by the organist, Miss Beatrice Battersby the bride entered the church on the arms of her father who gave her in marriage. The bride look- ed lovely gowned in blue satin with shoulder tip veil and acces- sories to match. she carried a vnosegay of white carnations. She was assisted by her sister, Winnie. who was dressed in Rose Canton Crepe with accessories to match She carried s. bouquet of mixed flowers The groom was supported by his brother. Lelth.

WEDNESDAY ‘

Judgement by default for the full amount claimed was entered in the County Court at Suimrnerside yes- terday, with Judge L. G. Lewis pre- siding. in the case of International Fox Foods Ltd, vs. Ronald McNeill. T. L. Compton represented the plaintiff.

FUNERAL AT HARTSVILLE- The funeral of the late Alexander J. MacLennan of Hartsvllle was held yesterday afternoon. A short service at the home was followed by service in Hartsvllle Presby- terian Church. conducted by Rev. Donald Nicholson. The pallbearers were, Messrs. John MacLennan, John A. MacInnis, George Mac- Lean. Duncan Nicholson, Murdoch Nicholson and Howard MaeLen- nan. Interment was in Hartsvllle Cemetery.

Friends of Mrs. Winston Eng- lllld (nee Blanche Weeks) of Ererslie, met one evening recently to tender her a shower, The hostess was Mrs. Brenton Ramsay. The gifts, which were carried inio the room in an attractively decorated basket. were opened by Mrs. Erskine Campebll, sister of the hrlde, and the verses were read by Mrs. Fred Mlllman. The guest of honor graciously thanked her friends for their good wishes and beautiful gifts, after which all joined in singing "For She's A Jolly Good Fellow." A delightful social evening followed during which refreshments were served hy the hosteasyisssted by friends of the bride. Before departure for their homes the guests united their voices in the strains of “Auiri Lang Sync."

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albro Howatt of Try- on on Saturday evenlng, October 2nd. to celebrate the occasion of their sixtleth trending anniversary. Mr. Austin Toombs read an ad- dress to the popular couple who have reached their diamond wed- ding anniversary and a beautiful gift of sjlver was then presented to them to which Mr. Howatt fit- tlngly replied and in his usual quiet and genial manner thanked those assembled. A social hour was then enjoyed after which a de- lleious lunch was served by the ladies and everyone joined in wish- ing the bride and groom of sixty years many more happy years to- gether. *

A wedding of quiet charm was lolemnlzed at the Tryon United Baptist Church on September, 30th at three o'clock when the Rev. C. A. Hicks united in marriage Paul- ine Caseley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cueiey of Crapaue, and Mr. Charles Milligan, eon of Mr. and Mra. Albert Mllilgan of Coleman.

The church was beautifully de- corated with cut flowers and fern banked against a white curtain. the bridal party stood beneath a white arch prettiiy decorated with sweet peas and while hells. The bride entered the church on the

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arm o‘! her father to the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin played by the church organist, Mra. Lloyd Rogaraon.

‘The young bride looked very lovely robed in a beautiful white satin dress fashioned with fitted bodice and long sleeves comi to a point over ‘the hand. and the skirt fell in graceful folds ending in a slight train, her embroidered veil was three-quarter length and was fastened with a coronet of or- ange blossoms. She carried a show- er bouquet of yellow roses and maiden hair fern.

Miss Juanita Hervey as brides- maid waa most attractive in a floor length gown of ice blue satin with sweetheart neckline and she car- ried a bouqeut of beauty roses.