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THE CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN

For OUR SATURDAY SUBSCRIBERR

AUGUST 24,1940

MONDAY

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Mr. Herb Wtaiiicilne, who has: bwii (1nplu_\'eu n1 IVIUYIJ)’ River, r l 111;... for 1.1a pant four 111,111 s, 21.1.1130 L.) .1“ dome 111 LICIl-l

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ported 1.1 iii: Prince Countv Hos-

pitul u, 541g)1\-y improved last night.

The many fl eutix of Mrs. (‘iuth- jm EFLO Buillngnll will be glad 1o know , vfsitl that >111‘ M315 able to lJLUiTl liomejDonald, 329 Eustcn Street.

. sltllfflfl)‘ where she will con- v esc: iolloiviiig her vcry serious lihztls in 111‘! i~1I Hospital.

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yesterday altcriionn from

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f'fl.\'f'llf,\.'.»\"'l().\' l.\' PAIFSHES - 1*": Tivlicjx, Bmilfl‘) J. A. O'- I). i), accompanied by 1 MUTDIIX. D. D., visit- yestcrrlav afternoon r tile Sacrament of tn a 011's of N) buys Frcnl there he went to i. Parish ivhere zllioliet" .- s was conflrmrd. ltev. ._ Rooney is parish priest at Clrrliean and Rev. J. C. Mac- Dmaid at St. Georges.

Mr. John Johnston, a highly re- ve" d " dent of Suminerside. pfissn l u: his hcme on Sun- day morning. Mr. Johnston had brain ill since the early spring but previously to that had enjoyed ex- cellent health. He was a baker by trad-c and had carried on very suc- .. uliy li’l business for many years. H: ind retired from active business a few years ago. M1". Johnston was 70 jyears of age and, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston of Summerside. He was a member of the United Baptist Church and an upright and hon- est citizen beloved by his family and a wide circle of friends.

Mr. Duncan Nicholson of Bede- que met death under very tragic circumstances on Saturday night when his car plunged over the pic-r at Borden while he was at- tempting to turn the machine. Mr. Nicholson had left his home about 7130 saturday evening and arrived at Borden somewhere around 8:15 pm. to meet his cousin. Mrs. Mac- Donald. who was to arrive that evening from the States. Mr. Nicholson drove his car down the side of the main deck to the small pier where the old carferry, the Prince Edward Island, is usually in dooi: but at the present time is on duty, 11nd went to turn to come up along side the main approach. His car was following the water and quite near the edge and apparent- lv had intended to back so as to turn but must have shifted the wrong gear. Eye witnesses said the car shot forward and went over the pier into 30 feet of water. Nicholson was alone in the car.

—-SAD NEWS RECEIVED —- The news of the tragic death of Air- crafismarl G. R. 941571101111. W110 was one oi those killed in the ac- cident to a R,C.A.F. plane which occurred near Hartford Island. Cape Breton. on August 15th. “'55 lctirnrd in Summersidc on Satur- day morning, with sincere regret by all classes of citizens. Aircrafts- man Raymond had been a resident cf Summer. e for some time nav- irlg been employed with the Tanton Lilmler c . Ltd. and was well and

..1bl_v known in the comm1in- Raimond vras the son of M Kenneth 1- Ra-yluond nf- ‘Ilflfl. .\. B. His tragic death is particularly" sad at this time as he was to have been married the latter part cf this month to Miss Advil Parkman, dliughtcr of Dr.

and Mrs. Ernest E. Parkman oi Summcrsidc. whose engagement tn

Mr. Raymond had just been an- nounced. 'l‘hc sympathy of the en-

tire ccmmuni s extended to Miss

Parkman in ‘hcr bereavement. It t understood that the yicung man's her is quite ill and 1h? sym-

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_path,v of friends will be exteriwdi

to her and Mr. Raymond in their sad loss. —S.

St. Peter's Ch"

daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Howard

of the PEI. Highlanders, son of Mrn. Matilda Lund. and the late Thomas Lund oi Charlottetown.

neck line. full skirt with finger tip veil. white shoes and gloves and carried o. while grayed‘ book. The bridesmaid. Miss iiecil Keefe, cou- sin oi the bride. wore n. floor iengih dress r! jiLrk net over tai- feta with WIIIIO accessories. The groom was attended by Pie. Jos- eph McDolinH of the P. E. I.

perfcilucll by lllv. Cnpimu W.

Enrighi, C. HS if I-uter n rtrep- iioll 1111s I|“:.| 1i; 1h» il-Klll‘ of Ml" iilid M's. R1111! 1i Hnilil-ligu, Darl-

briil ,ui ll Mi ~ P111111 if nlvy. Dari- moutli 'I‘.1<- |ll'lil - l‘i'f‘.f‘l\'(‘fl a llunlbi-r a! useful gif'.<

"ir mf'll_\' frl"n"s wish Privaie!

Lund and Mr= Lziud, any ycars of 1 happy wedded life. -S. 1

Rev. Canon M. Mal . . . >ZLll‘1l’.‘(I to the 11y nter \._B'E.NE_I_W“TG fgiontlrs holidays at H01 e. ill, is vzsililig his old ‘E 1' lislizeh. Bcteque and 1s relicuzilg , and Mm A a mm,“ Miss Margaret Golding, John M and Mr. and Mrs. Waiter H. Gold- ing. Saint John. N. B. are on a mot-

Lieizt. G. G. l-‘rrguson,

.ing to rejoin his unit on

ivecks‘ leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Ferguson.

c McDonald, Allston, return Saturday 111g after spending a few days ng his father, Mr, James Mc-

Scnator C. B. Howard and Mrs. l Howard cf Shcrbrocke, Qrebsc, who are the gursts cf his Wcr=hlp May- mu n, U“, me w‘ H) Prawn, or Holman and lvfrs. Holman. will

lf'l‘i\'i' cf George S, Ryan. lwmi‘.

A plsased V1511”? 1o the Province

Edward Islander Rh", M“, J }{.l“-h0 has bren in business in N"w- , G, ‘Taylor uiid Ewen Y 17111114319111‘- ffr lWintt 11ft on Frxluy", i rig rid [1'.(‘l1!i‘!‘li?s

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ST. JAMES LHURCII The Prince Edward Island Light 110w ill crimp tit 531w"? "mwm there ivas a large lATOOFiICMI Legato, D.D,, the and Chnplnin of the Regi- the service. and cd a most appropriate ser- tnkirig as 111s tcxt the

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1111s siruik by." $115!. JOhll IX and 4: "I must work Him that sent me." l Plvtcd as "I must do s were not serious. intercession was conducted by the Minister.

-—HON. MK MAC -—Hon. James M. M 0f Trlidc and Commerce, Ot- has arrived in Summersicle to .10in his wife. who has been the her sister, Miss Zilpha Kellie MacKinnon came with her father. Kinnon is a naiiv

Kyyyoy "E351 vacated by Mr, Boylan.

e of Port Elgin, but has lived in Edmonton,

Ms Kinnon is on a holiday visit and willkremain until the end of

-l\IacD0.\'ALI) - SILLIKER —A quiet wedding took place on Sat- urday, August 17th, at the home of Rev. Dr, A, Avery Gates. Victoria Road, summerside, when Iva Maude Silliker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Watson W. Stlliker, OLeary, came the bride of Donald M~c- Donald. also of OLeary. D1". Gates read the marriage ceremony. harppy couple wall make their home

—-IMPROVING — The condition of Mr. Eldon Matthews oi Alber- ton. who was seriously hurt in the recent accident at the gravel pits at Bloomfield, is reported at the Prince County Hospital u “im- provlngf-S.

Miss EMMA xauv

On Saturday morning, Aug. 3rd. the Angel oi Death visited, qGite unexpectedly, the home of A rs Patrick Creighan, and called away her beloved sister Emma, who had been residing with her for the last four months.

Mrs D. C. Headiey with her sister. Dr Ethel B. sellar of Bos- ton, Mass, are visiting at their home 244 Kent St.

Mrs. Laura B. Howard of van- couver and her brother. Mi". R0- land MacMillan of Winnipeg are visiting in the City. Mrs. Howard is the guest of her friend. Mrs. Beagice Judson. 129 North River Roa ,

TO ATTEND MEETING -- Mrs. Ed Cullen. Misses Mae King. Mary T. Devereux, _"lorence McInnis and Eileen McDonald are leaving this morning by motor for Glace Bay, N. S., to attend the annual meet- ing oi the Maritime Council oi Catholic Nurses being held there on Aug. 21-22.

-VISITORS T0 THE ISLAND- Mr. J. Kenneth MacKenzie oi the Canadian Bank of Commerce at Halifax and his bride were recent visitors to Mrs. MacKenziws moth- er, Mrs. Brennan at Montague, P El, and Mr. MacKenzies parents, Mr, and Mrs. M. L. Frank MacKcn- zie. Summerside. -S.

TRANSFERRED T0 MONCTON —Stephen Boylan oi the local C. N. R. Passenger Department has been transferred to the same de- partment in Moncton and left yes- terday at noon to take up his dii- ties. The Guardian extends con- gratulations to Mr. Boylan, who has occupied the position hers for the past three years, on his well earned promotion. Geo. B. Foster has been appointed to the position

Miss Kathleen Baird, st. John's Nfid., is visiting her sister Mrs. H. Gay Judson at Alexandra.

Mr. Ralph Marven. C.B.C., Farm Broadcast Department, Halifax, was in the city over the weekend, and leaves for Bummerside this after- noon.

Visitors to the Island from West- ern Canada who are holidaying in North River are Mr. and Mrs. Dean MacEwen and Miss Muriel Warren of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Miss Beatrice MacDonald. MC. D.S.C., of New York City arrived by plane last Friday and is at present visiting her brother. Mr. James E. and Mrs. McDonald in Bedeque. ‘

Mr, and Mrs C. L. Godfre and family of Parrsboro, left on on- day to visit ‘friends in Marshfield.

-—BIRTHDAY PARTY -— Friends

home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schur- man, Idlikletter Road, recently on the occasion of Mr. Schurmarfs 79th A very pleasant evening was spent and the visitors showered congratulations

more happy birthday cake was served by the ladies. Mr. Schurman enjoys the fun and merry the youngest there.

ESSAGE TO I-IITLER IN BOT- ge to Hitler, telling writer thought of him apparently, was found yesterday in a. bottle floating off beach, on the north shore of

Miss Doris "Dolly" The note. written on wrapping paper and unreadable in parts. was signed by "Ex-Gunner J. M. McGinn, N0. 1 33- veteran of the last Great War." tained an address 645 Pacific Ave,

FUNERAL SATURDAY. - The late Mrs. Thomas Brehaut was held Saturday after- MacLean Funeral a short service was conducted bv Rflv- T. W- Funeral services in Morita uc Pres- byterian Church, conductc rl Hughes. assisted by REV- , Interment. LOWE!‘ Montague cemetery. The pail-bear- ers were: Messrs. Simon Nicholson, Angus Nicholson, Alexander Nich- olson, Milton Fraser. James Nichol- son and Russell MacGregvr-

A. sicwart, formerly a resident cf Georgetown, is v"a1t- ing her niecc, Mrs. J. W. Allen. 0f Emerald. and will leave about the first, of September to visit 11007105 in Sussex hr-fcre returning to Mont-

(Sister Si. Helene of Notrs Dame). S1. Patrick Academy. Mrs. Stewart has also been spending a few day: in Georgetr-yvn and was thG H1198! of Mrs, D. W. MacKlnnon of Burnt

On Friday, July 26, Mr. Archibald a vciy highly esteemed Nfuiruy Harbor, passed iivny nt the advanced 11's 11nd eight months.

ed hiul been in a con- Pwry, S1. Eleanors became lliéfflliiflll of failing hfnth f0i" SPVEFFJ bride 0f Pie. Thomas Elmer Lund, lY-‘IITS

s Dartmouth, , N. S, was the scene of a quiet and lrtsidcnt of retty wedding Wednesday mom- lpeliccfu 1y fig, Aug. 7. 8.15. when Jemima Ella, ngi‘ cf 8.1 1

that the coming of the end was not unexpected.

lion. but 111120 bv The um“ “'°ren “Off j-mgm dress ‘cf reserve energy utmcd until

of blue net taflela with a squarelimllgrlfgiféll “mmd “s helwen‘

VISITED CITY - Maior

C .~ -,,~,¢,g,-,',¢,-y¢;m.1incc. Mr. Ai-senault said he did jnot see the wagon, although it was ‘iequipped with the regulation re- lflectors.

\ Halifax, was in the City yrsnrda . He paid a short visit to the mi- Highlailders. The ceremony W135 ltllry unit in camp at DTMQRL

OFFICERS ENJOY VISIT — ,'l'11e uffifers‘ o1 tili- Jfulse were llze guests of Pieurer mouth, asssilhy ill seiiiilg were ."f'lla::e A (‘inuplirll r11 11;. glmmpri Mrs H.111 1' ii_\. sswr 11f iilt"iii.lll('1113111111’? Tweut_v-fi.lii' offlccis of

.~t1"r1cl1e-r, Mr, Campbell had slight

“HUM-r liinl light. unit vesligatl-d the CHM‘ unrl after ren- nt. daring first aid brought the injur- lilr- r-d man 1o the hosnitsl. Mr. New- l-‘uemier and lnombe is resting comfortablv and is not considered on the danger list-S.

Brighton C.~n1p. mwtororl nuvmrr home of th~ flll-Pfldéd a very enjo a

P.E.I. During Mr. Godfrey's ab- sence, C. W. Marshall of the Halifax office is acting as relieving manager at the local branch of ltliezxRoyal Bank. —(l-Ia1ifax Chon- c e .

Miss Leona Mosher of Charlotte- town‘ has been visiting in Dart- mouth. and has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Newton Kuhn. Woodlawn, for the past three weeks. -tI-Ialifax Star).

Mrs. Harold Long and daughter, Peggy. of Montreal. have been stay- ing at the Keppoch Beach Hotel the past two or three weeks. Mr. Longgwho joined them last week, left yesterday by plane on return to Montreal.

—DEA'I'II 0F MIL SANK MAC- KINNON-Mr. Sank MaoKlnnun of Richmond, who has been under- going treatment in the Prince County Hospital for blood poison- ing passed away on Monday morn- ing. He was 49 years of age. His body was taken to the Compton Funeral Home and later on Mou- day taken to his home in Rich- mond. The funeral will take place on Wednesday morning from the Roman Catholic Church at Weil- ington-S.

—I)EATH OI‘ MIL JAMES I’. SMALLMAN - After a long and painful illness. Mr. James P. Small- nlan of O'Leary, passed away Sun- day moming. Mr. Smallman was in his 81st yeLr. He leaves to mourn the following immediate relatives: Mrs. Smallman on the homestead, and the following ten children: Mrs. David Moase. Traveller's Rest; Mrs. Frank Hardy. Elmsdale; Mrs. Kenneth McKendrick, Campbellton; Miss Hazel Smallman, Summerside; Mrs. A. A\.., Gates. Bummerside. Also, Arthur Smallman, Alberwn, and Daniel Smallman, Albert Smallman, Beecher Smallman and Edgar Smallman, O'Leary. Also, an only sister, lllrs. Robert Horne of Bloomfield, and one brother, J. Ed- gar Smallman, Dartmouth, N. S., and nineteen grand-children. The funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3.30 p. m., from the gLIlBlImlIl Homestead in O‘I.ieary.-

Mr. Gardiner Newcombs of Port Hill was brought to the Prince County Hospital in the early hours of Monday morning with severe injuries to his back as the result of an accident on the West- ern Road.

Mr. Newcombe was returning to his home in a horse and wagon accompanied by Mr. Lceland Campbell of Tyne Valley. about ll o'clock on Sunday night when about half a mile east of Portage they were struck from behind by 1m automobile driven bv Mr. Jerry Arscnaillt of summerside. who was also returning home from a visit to the western part of the Prov-

The wagon was completely de- molished, Mr. Newcombe was so bndiy hurt that he hnd to be re- moved lu the hospital 0n a

injuries in 111s leg. The R.C.M.P. ui Suniluerslde were culled and 11i-

home.

husband Major Travers a

Phyllis. —S

birds. GIFTS T0 BAND-—West Kent

school Band boys report favorable progress in their campaign to

secure funds for equipment. In ad- dition to cash contributions re- cently reported. the boys wish to acknowledge the gift of a drum from Mr. Reg Aitkcn and a key bugle from Mr. Ed. Acorn. Cash

contributions were made also by

Mr. Mac Irwin. Mr. J. P. Crockett.

and Mr. J. 0. Hyndman. The boys

appreciate the generosity of these

supporters and express the hope

that others will respond within the next few days.

"Out of the present distress a new world will be shaped and born. Let us mark seriously our duties to those who will be citizens of that

new era," F. Clyde Auld, M. A., B.

C.L.. Professor of Law at Toronto University said in an address given at the Rotary Luncheon yester-

day. The subject of the address was

“Education today and tomorrow." Rntarian Red Ainsworth was in the chair yesterday and the guests were: Rotarian D. Cushing, Mon- treal, non Rotarians. T. W. Morris, Minudie, N. S., G. R. Spencer, St.

John, J. E. Robinson, M. A., Char-

lottetown and C. N. Bissett. On motion Rotarians on active military service Major Tom Rogers, Past President A. R. Cooper. Pay Master at Aldershot, Don Archibald. and Dr. Gilbert Houston, were made honorary temporary members. -___.____________

WEDNESDAY ISLAND VISITORS — Mr. and

Mrs. Michael Bnennick and son Billy and their two charming daughters the Misses Marnie and Hedwige are at present visiting Mrs. Brennickls sister Mrs. Owen McGarry. Southport. They will also visit other friends at Mt. Ryan and Iona.

ENJOYFNG VISIT —- Mr. and

Mrs. D. Phillips, of Brookline, Mass. are the welcome guests of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs. J. Wendell Mulch. Bunbury. ‘This is Mr. Phillips’ first visit to P.E.I. and is enjoying it very much. Mr. Phillips was born in Cope Breton, but has never visited his birth place since he left there 4'1 years ago.

IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDALS-

Among the list of names of those to whom the King has been grac- iously gleeased to award the Im- perial following: Alfred Dqvle, Section- man, York and Thomas Rienton, Enginernan, Georgetown.

rvice Medal. appear the

LUNUHEON HOSTESSES -- Mrs.

George Waller and Mrs. George Carruthers were joint hostesses yes- terday at a luncheon given in the Hotel Charlottetown in honor of Mrs. Waller's sister, Mrs. David MacInnis and her daughter, Miss Margaret MaoInnis of Toronto. Mrs. LePage, wife of Lieut Governor be- Page, and her sister, Mrs. Ya Deau.

..'NEW YORK PREACHER -

The people of Georgetown had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Sydney Donnell in an inspiring message on Sunday evening 1n the United Churcn. Many from the surround- ing towns and country availed ilumselves of me privilege of hear- ing Dr. Bonnell and the Church was filled to capacity. —L.

AUGUST WEDDING.—A pretty

wedding was celebrated at Si. Mary's Cathedral at Halifax on Monday, August 12th when Miss Rita Eileen Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ryuii of New Acadia P. E. 1., was united in mar- riage to Burton Martel] Silver of the Princess Louise Fusuoers. Hali- iax, and iormerly of Goidboro, NS, and son of M1". Clayton Silver 01 Dominion No. 6 C. B. The ceremony was performed by Father Charles lfrecker, The young bride looked ex- ceedingly nioeln a handsome pink lace gown over satin with yellow hat with touches of blue and pink, Emil: gloves and carried her prayer 0o .

The bridesmaid, Miss Mary

Montgomerv wore blue satin with pink trimmings, a white hat and matching accessories. The oom was supported by his fricn Mr. Arthur Barrett. After the ceremony a dainty breakfast was solved by the Sisters of Service after which the happy young couple left amid showers of confetti and good wishes cn a honeymoon trip w Prince Edward Island, where they an the guests of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs Wm. Ryan. New Acadia. On their arrival a royal reception was (offended them on Tuesday ev- ening when they were cordially welcomed by relative-a and friend who sat down tu a lovi-ly supper, the fable being ccutcri-d by n hand- some wedding cake. Dancing coli- tinued till an early hour when good byes and happiest felicitations

wore extruded. Many valuable rek- ents testify to the opularity o Mr. and Mrs. silver. e gloom leaves this morning to rejoin

unis. Uullutlbll ivulbrnnubuix Y. Phillips ior many years councillor for the town of’ Summsrside won the by

Tiiere passed peacefully away for water commissioner, beating Mr.

Saturday evening June 29th at Darlington, Mrs. Dougald (Janette) MocPherson in her eighty-first year. The late Mrs. MacPherson lived during her lengthy life 1n the community of Darllngton; lat- terly with her son Robert at his

polling was very NEIL SIMPSON

Services for Neil Simpson, of 3024 Alberta $1., Vancouver, 13.0.. who died on Monday, August 5th, were held on Thursday, August 8th from the Mount Pleasant Funeral Chapel,

W M Robertson officiating. place at Forest

—VISITING IN HALIFAX — Major and Mrs. T. H. B. Inman of Summerslde are visiting in Halifax, N. S., where their daughter, Mrs. J. W. Carrutliers and her husband Serg. Carruthers are living at pres- ent. Major and Mrs. Inman were accompanied on their trip by Mrs. Victor Travers, who will vksit her

d son,

Interment ‘took Lawn Memorial Park.

Miss Mildred F. Brown. of New Glasgow, left Monday morning for Ottawa, where she has accepted a position in the Civil Service.

Mr. P. J. MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Earl MacDonald and daugh- ter Beryl- have gone on a motor tour to Toronto. En route they will visit Surgeon Licut. Kenneth Mac- Donald at Pctawawa.

A very successful Field Day was held yesterday at the Messrs. Iiestei" and Heber Proffitt, Rosebank. It was the eighth of a series of nine field days organiz- ed by the Division of Illustration Dominion Experimental Farm Services. A large attendanco was present despite the rain listened to the various agricultural talks in a laige tcut.

During the day two large stallions. a Clydesdale owned by Mr. Sanford Phillips of OL-eary" and a Belgian owned by Mr. Ramsay of the vicin- ity, were brought in and used for demonstration purposes by Mr. W. R. Shaw, Deputy Minister" of Agri- culture during his

Grant, and by Mrs. Colin Stewart who is to visit her daughter Miss

"HUNS" ARE PLENTlI-‘UL -- I-fungarian partrldges are quite plentiful in the province at present according to Constable Spurgcon Jenkins of the R.C.M.P., Game War- den. These birds were introduced to the Island about 12 years ago by interested sportsmen and since that time have increased rapidly. Constable Jenkins expressed the be- lief that "flushing bars" should be placed on farms where the birds have built nests in the standing hay. He estimated that 100,000 eggs were destroyed on the farms during the cuttin of hay and grain this season. he hunting sea- son may last for more than a month this year. The native part- ridge are also plentiful but there is only a 15 day's season on these

Malcolm D. McPhail oi Bonshaw dropped dead in the office of the local physician, Dr.

unwell fol" several years but able to got around.

Nct feeling wcll yesterday after- noon. he wont to the doctor's of- fice for a medical examination and while sitting in a chair talking w

MB. BEN K. MCLELLAN

years of nae.

rison MacNeiil and Edward hite.

being light this vear. —8. —VISI'I‘ING IN NORTH BED-

Mrs. Macdonald. -S.

travel. S

Firs

hysician’; arms and died immed- utcly. Dr, Curtis-a said that death was due to a heart condition cg- grnvated by the heat. The deceased was and 67 years of age. He was form- erly a bln-oksmith but has been unable to work for several due to bad health.

Daniel and John at Bnnshnw and the United States. funeral will be Thursday" at 2 o'- clock Standard Time. Argyle Shore Cemetery.

THURSDAY YOUNG IIRITON ARRIVE-IS — Among the guests for the lion of the war arriving in Hali- fax Tuesday was Miss Audrey Pitt, who t\vill stay with Mrs. Dunn of r

CAPTAIN ERIC INGS CALLED ‘FOR DUTY —- Captain Eric Ings, Executive Secretary of the Scouts Association has been called a training camp in Nova Scotia. and leaves here to- morrow. A Scout Camp is in pro- rzress at Camp Buchau and Rev. Sidney Davies, Alberton, has kind- ly consented to act for Ings as camp chief till camp breaks up.

FUNERAL 0F THE LATE MR. GREGORY. - The funeral of the late Samuel Gregory was hcld from the MncLean Funeral Home Tues- dav afternoon where was conducted by the Rev. Donald _ Interment was in the People's Cemetery where the Rev. Mr. Boothroyd conducted the The pallbearers were:

James Walker. W. H. Smith, Hob- ert Lund and Wallace Wheatley.

PLANT- Jenkins Bros. of Murray River, well known canners packers have recently purchased the canning plant at Summerside, formerly operated Registered. The plant is in tho old station building west of Railway wharf, owned by Mr. Win- sloe J. Lidswne. Jenkins Bros. in- tends to make extensive enlarge- ments to the plant and will can

wed tabl

of friends of the youn coup ered to serenade an extend best wishes to them.

ducts. The Jenkins Bros. are well known in the business world and will be welcomed by the business men of Summorside. The new plant ‘bring additional prosperity to the Western Capital. -S

—-RETURNED T0 BOSTON — Mr. Weldon L. Crossman, a native of Summerside, who has been vis- iting relatives and friends in Bed- equc, Cape Wolfe, Wellington and has returned to Boston, he is an employee of the Boston Traveler composing He. was going 1o Saint John, then lo Digby, from there by train to Yarmouth, and steam- er to Boston. One of the thrills experienced by the visitor was an

during Old Home Wcck when he had a view of the gorgeous accu- ery of the Island from the air. Mr. Crosman learned the printing trade in Summerside and ls in his year. He is of the opinion that this town surpasses all other towns in the Maritimes. for its beauty! and quiet. And what is true of the ‘ is-tgue of "The Garden of the

RED CROSS UNIT ORGANIZED. —A meeting of the ladi Covehead School District was held in the Community Hall Thursday evening August 9th for of organizing a Red Cross

Th lowing officers were elected, President, , an . Aulcl, sr. vice President, Mrs. John

for knitting. Mrs Millan. convcnor, Mrs. F. Auld Sr. Mrs. John Allan. Mrs kl Mrs. Leith MacKiimon, Mrs. James Allan. Committee for Sewing, Mrs. Hibbert Hughes, convenor, Mrs. F. Hughes, Mrs, Lafferty, Mrs. George The proceeds from a Minstrel Show given in July, by covehead and Brackley Point at Howe's Hall, Brackley, for their respective Red Cross Societies newly organized West Covehead Unit to buy flan- fieiette and vnrn with part of the mom-y mid out of which the ladies

sweaters and socks. etc, It was (lec- ided that the mt-etings be held every two weeks at the various homes for war work. A silver collection to

ficetinrg t; 1% lxltlidatnghe hoAme of rs. a . u ., on gust regiment. 21st. '

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Brighton, Mass.. formerlv cf Lot 7 P.E.I.

. Mrs. Hopgood ivent with the partv to Massachusetts yester- day to visit two sisters and other relatives in that State. S

Abcheck-up on the Summerside reg

tration booths near closing time last night resulted in the fol- lowing approximate numbers regis- tered: Town hall 046 north cast

Home's show rooms , southwest Reliable Garage 451, court House

660, St. Paul's Hall southwest 625;

a total of 2,929. A few may have

in at the last moment but

come the officials were of the opinion that with a careful check-up every one from 16 up had registered.

some interesting factors came to

light from the registration. There were at least four ladies over 90, who proved to be able to register, One old lady. not able to come to the booth, registered at home. She was 96. One or two of the others registered at home.

MmcDOUGALL-ROSS NUPTIALS At tho 8t. John's Manse, Belfast,

on Saturday, July 13 the marriage of Grace Anna MacDougall, of Belle River, to John Alexander" Russ, of Flat River, was solerrmized by the Rev. Wallace Wadland. The bride entered the drawing-room as the Lohengrin Wedding March was be- uig played by Miss Annie MacRae, png‘ was given in marriage by her a er_

The couple were attended by Miss

Margaret MacDougall, sister of the bride. and Mr. Frank Ross, brother of the groom. The bride was be- cominslv dressed in rose sheer with navy accessories, and wore a corsage bouquet of roses. After the core- monv the voung couple left amid showers of rice and confetti ior a honeymoon lri _to points of inter- est 1n the Mar times,

ir return a. reception was

On the held at the home of the bride's plu- ents. where near-relatives of the bride and groom assembled. Pink and white streamers, wedding be-ls, tea roses and peonies decorated the dining-room where a, three-tier d ng cake e

centred the bride's

After a bounteoua supper a host le gath-

Previous to her marriage, the

bride was one of the Island's most efficient school teachers. The couple will reside in Flat River, where the groom is a siiccessfuicar- Denier.

FRIDAY —VISITING THE ISLAND- D1‘.

A. J. Wm. Myers of Hartford. Conn., is visiting the Island and renewing old friendships. He is accompained by his vyifc. ‘They are Rt Present guests of Mr. Ralph Bealrsto, Ma

peque. -S.

MR. HUGH MARTIN on August 3rd, I940, Hugh Mar-

tin passed away at his late resi- deuce Uigg. He was a son of the late Donald Martin and Flora (MacDonald) Mart-in and was born on the 31st day of May, 1961. e had en oyed fair health until about three ays before his death, when he became suddenly ill.

rsumnansafifii". - Miss Rlllh

MacLean. R. N., daughter of Mrs. Mary MacLean and sister of Mr. Neil Macbean of this city, had the pleasure of conducting Rev. R. F. Macdonald Indian River, Overseas Padre of ti:

through the military hospitals du1"- ing his recent visit to Aldershot, England, and while doing so met several boys from Prince Edward Island now on Military Service.

e 2nd Division, CLASP‘.

WEDDING BELLS — The mar-

riage took plaice at St. Anthony's Church, Bloomfield on July 31st at 7 a. m., of Olga Evelyn Nicholson, daughter of Mrs. Christine Nichol- son, Albany, to Anthony J. .Ar- senault, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos- eph S. Arsenault of 0'l'.|eary. Rev. J. E. Gaudet performed the cere- mony and celebrated the Nuptial Mass. Miss Mae Blanchard was bridesmaid, while the groom was supported by his brother, Mr. Frank Arsenault. ‘The bride was beoomlngly attired in light blue sheer, trimmed with matching lace and willie accessories. Previous w their marriage they were ten- dered a miscellaneous shower at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. John Alsenault, which was large- ly attended. The gifts received were lovely also costly. Lots of lmusigmwas ‘mg-planed filth ‘danc- ng o our. e army oomph w! adds h diary. ,

STRUC'A‘IO'IN.~—MI‘. Scott Cani._rc.'., of New Glasgow. is in the province at present. supervising the steel con- struction at the Charlottetown air- uantity of steel arrived 1n city is week, and will beused in me erection of the ban the framework is to Cameron has been sub-let the con- the Storms Contracting

This community was shocked to learn of the sudden ssing of Mr. Ben K. McLellan wb ch took place in Highland View Hospital. Am- herst, N. 8.. 0n Sunday afternoon aftm" I short illness. He was 62

FUNERAL 0F MISS Mao-DON- ALn-The funeral of the late D01‘- oen Macdonald, daughter of Mr- and Mrs. Melville Macdonald, Water Street, was held ‘Ipesday aftomoon from he; parents’ residence. Ser- vices at the home and BFRVE W916 conducted bythe Rev. Canon Mal- one. Intennent was in the St. Peter's Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Harold Gallant, Roy Macdonald. Edward Gallant, Bert Stanley‘, Har-

OVEB 12.000 BEGISTEIbShQ could still drive horses if she had to, Mrs. Margaret MacLeod. year-old resident o! Orwell registrars Tuesday she said she was 8. 1838, and was of "Scottish origin." Her health was clnrcd. From Mr. county registrar, it was learned last night that 12,830 registered in Charlottetown and the Royalties. The number" was made up of 10.- 000 fl"om the city proper. 1,180 in the Royalties. 6'15 at the and 400 in the light horse camp.

lvLr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Praught of Mlllinocket, Maine, are visiting the

-—REPORT APPLE CROP LIGHT -Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hlltz of Ber- wick, N. S., who are guests of M1". and Mrs. Hugh F. Morrison of Suin- merside, report that the apple crops in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, have every indication of

PHI UKII L, Kill B BQUBIC.

Mr and Mrs. Charles Araenault, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Merchant. and daughter Marie, of Rumiord, Me., who are visiting the» Island, paid a visit to Charlottetown on Thurs-

EQUE - Miss Beatrice M. Mac- donold, New York City is visiting her old home in North Bedeque, the guest of her brother. James E. and

-~Mrs. Albert Darofs of Lawrence. Mass. who had the misfortune to fracture her ankle while visiting her old home in Mlscouche, has now been able to leave the Prince County Hospital, and is convales- cing at her old home in Mlscouche. Her husband and One of her sons have returned home, but her other son Maurice will remain with his mother, until such time as she can

Mrs, Margaret Harris. Miss Lil- limi Walsh. Miss Gladys Doucette, and Mr. Ivan Smith le hi morning bv motor 0n a visit Halifax.

Miss Mary Haughey, nurse-in- irainlng at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont., has arrived home riccompnncd from Moncton by her two sisters, Rosaieen and Bernie, and brother John, to spend her va- cation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Anthony Haughey of

-VISITING PASTOR. — Rev. Vaughn MacArthur, pastor of the

Methodist Church, Buffalo, N. Y., was visiting at Cape Wolfe. tho week-end, guest of his uncle. Philip Crosman, and his aunt, Mrs. Fannie Ho . He was accompanied by his wife and three young sons. The preacher is a son of the late David and Nellie (Crosman) MacArthur,