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The Brighton Grocery formerly operated by Mr. F. L. ghannon will continue under new management

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literpreting the War News

By Kirk L. Simpson Associated Press Sh!" Writer

-l liubbub of radiations on ‘l“;““.“~..:5. oi tllc Allillitio that the \\lll lililllCli n tritium-lo attack ' within months. u Illllslvl‘ Churchill sounded a ‘ignllifiillit note to Parliament.

H. made it abundantly clear that

ntiiin l5 irelng geared for an of- in i941;

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nil. y mu‘ b . sir. ind to hit back effectively.

Mr Clnuchlil confirmed the lim- pressloh of this wi-ilor tlintrsrimns orpcr: an early offensive against Bflidlil ll‘(‘illl.\;t3(1li0y figure Hit- lei“; need l5 desperate. ‘The disas- ters sllflercd by his Italian Axis more in Allian a and Egypt and the sqlifilh} of the British blockade are formic trim to a final supreme effort. Indications that the United Suites poifiv of total aid for Britain shorf of 1r will become effective in lilil is another factor bearing heavily 0n Berlin, according to tlle British view.

Th9 Prime Minister med that “the lnorlal dangers" of vasion or a ‘proioliutd deadlock" are not pass- ed, Yol ziie lliain theme of his ad- drcs< {q Parliament, keyed to over-

oring British victory over Italy fr: Egypt and Libya, was preparation for attack, not defence.

.\lr. Churchill recalled havin said lo Parliamcnn recently the Blinlllhfi lvnr effor was geared for n su-tiuulc that might last into i043 cl- 1944. l-io corrected that to deny than he expects the war to last that lone, adding that he meant merely the effort must be great enough to meet any eventuality.

The address also confirmed a- new tltc impression that the Bri- tish offensive in Egypt and Libya was pltlilned months ago, as far back as July. Although Britain was titan in far greater danger of I Nazi blitzkrieg invasion than she ll now. she belum to ship troops, tsnlis and guns eastward. he said.

‘that mcnzis that tho British east- ern victories were not a by-prodilct of Italian defeat by Greece; but ennod from th very outset of

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War——25 Years Ago Today

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DEC. 20. loft-British casualties from Sclonika. expedition 1278 killed and wounded. conferred on

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Pouch Wiu- Cross Field Marshal Visirolml, French by General Joffre,

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CHRISTMAS $PEC|AL$

3 Lbs. I.ard— — - — — 250 2 Lbs. Raisin! — -— - -23c l llll- Pk Tea — - - —ff0t~. 2 libs. Shortening — — -25c

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“Action Program” At Capitol

Western fans Will lap up the new Rov Rogers outdoor drama of stage- coilch raiders and the courageous efforts of all unforgettable young Alncricqn pioneer in "Young Bill fflckok.’ at the Capitol Theatre last night.

Rogers’ portrayal of Young Hic- kok is accurate and deeply convinc- 1112 ‘and proves again tlle power of motion pictures as an educational flieltillili for bringing famous and l interesting people to life in celluloid The actor is at his best in the role.‘. and ills Slflilnil Will win the hearts of many new fans.

Jilctlllclllle Wells, who is becoming quite a familial" figure ill period costumes on the screen. adds grace and charm to tlle role of a Southern mlSS who turns her affections to the North when she meela young

Hickok. A difficult role. robbed of all fem-

ininity. casts former beauty contest winner Sally Payne as Calamity Jane. It is said. she aimed a gun M! ewwuwly that all men fearedi her, but when she met Hickok. she became his devoted slave. Miss Payne I displays her ability as a splendid character actress who carries off her part without the aid of a single feminine frlll or touch of glamour. Gabby Hayes. as Calamityp tow bacco-cliewin’ uncle, gives an ex-. cellent performance as the sarrul- ous old. frontlersman who aids I-Ilck- ‘ ox when he is accused of robbery. Veteran actor of sophisticated roles. John Malian is commendable as titc suave foreign agent. 'I‘ower,| who has come to under ne the West during the turmoil of Civil ar days.

Produce Prices

MONTREAL, Dec. lD—(CP)— Produce Market rlces hero today, as reported by to Dominion De- partment of Agriculture, follow:

Butter: first grade creamery prints, Jobbing price, 37 l-2-38; first grade solids, Jobbing price, 37 —~'37 1-2; Quebec no 1 pasteurized

current receipt price, 88 1-2; Qua- bmno2,351-; nolpas- teurized, fresh and r raded, whole- sale Jobbing price, 7-8; Quebec no 2. 36 1-8.

Cheese: western white, curl-en receipt price, 13 13-16-16-16; col- ored, current receipt price, 13 15-16 -14 3-16; white and colored, wholesale price, 14. Quebec white

and colored. current receipt price, l3 3-4: wholesale price, 14.

Eggs: graded sh pinonts in used free cases, selling lpri , A-—large 311 1-2-32; A-mcdum $40; A- pullefts 27-27 1-2; B and C un- quoted.

Potatoes: Que whites no 1 76's .60—.65: 2. .40-.55; NB mountain, no 1 75's .65—.70: PEI dbcblem no 1 75's .85-.70; PEI mountitalii, no 1 75's .70-.75.

WEST ROYALTY INSTITUTE

The cleiventh annual meetlnfl of tlle west Royalty Woman's Insti- tute ivas held at the home of Mrs. Earle Thompson. St. Avards. Nov. 27. Ten lnenlbers and four visitor-l present. In the absence of ththe president and secretary. MmLom- uel McKlmion was appointed presi-

Roll call was answered bl!

rettrv. ( Ono new member icin-

puylnil fees. ed. The amcun into the funds. belniz the smeuut left over froln purchase of yum 101' replacing hose, making a _ 0! $3.15. Minutes of last annual meet- 111g and regular monthly were read and adopted. nunl report was given. balance on hand cf $25.95- Plckard reported It! pairs hose. sweaters. 1 Bllfltconl ROW" Ind W° passed to the Red 26. Mrs. Russel Bell complefad questionnaire on Canndlnn Industries. Cnnadiriitél- izatioit and National Events. i 6 newly appointed officers for comMnlr year are: Pres. Mrs. Stewair. e- Kinnon: vice-pron. Mrs. 01m" 0- pmkam; SEQ-trons" Mrs. VCIIIOAII Burke ire-elected). asst. f‘ Grant: directors: Mrs. Red 01m - d Gates. Mrs. Jae. M0- Mrs. Russel Boll. _ Red Cross Mrs. Alex Grant: sew-

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The tlontral Guardian

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This column is reeerv 1m: mum, no 353th"; 3i Itnsugiitlmmoxy d? it? lblOlll mail»: ' o “W

CBABWELL 10: r _ CONFIDIEATION L113 SUI!- ANCI. L-M .-I1-‘iu-31i Tiiffitiflfifiifitétfifdtbilfhfi‘ Williams. L-ola-iz-zo-lll LAMPS complete $.08. Mulin Store. 14-4 4-12- 0-11. PRINCE STREET CONCERT To- nirht at Prince of Wales College. Admlssio Program begins at - 11-583-12-20-11.

OPEN TONIGHT and slight till Christmas till 0.80. Thgwlwnzere L-Gilb-IZ-ZO-Zd.

REV. ROSCOE NICE will preach at. Alexandra unday. Decem r L-515-12-20-li.

TABLE mbe

Hardware.

S 22nd st. 3 o'clock.

HAMPTON UNITED CHARGE.- aervlces on Sunday. December 22nd as follows: Bonshaw 11 A‘. M. De Sable 3 P. M. Hampton 7 P, M. The service at Hampton will be in charge of the Young People's Union. There will also be s. service at Vic- torts. at 7 P. M. L-585-12-20-1i.

TONIGHT'S CONCERT in the P. W. C. Auditorium will be out o1’ the ordinary. Don't miss it. It's a Prince Street Program-high clasS and entertaining. Admission 25c.

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CORNWALL PASTORAL GHARGIL- Christmas Services on Sunday. December 22nd. New Dom- inlcn 11 A. M. Kingston 3 P. M. Cornwall S. S. 11 A. M. Service 7 P. M. Rev. E. R, Wocdsidc. Minister.

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CAVENDISII CHARGE. —- W01‘- ship on Sunday. December 22nd in New Glasacw at 11 A. M. and in Cavendish at 3 P. M. Geo. W. 'l"1l‘cv_

Minister. L- L-586-12-20-1i. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA. — Brookfield Charge.

Christmas services next Lord's Day. Hunter River 11 A. M. Brookfleld 3 P. M. Glasgow Road 7.80 P. M. Hartsville Christmas Dav Wednes- dav 10.30 A. M. L-521-12-20-1i.

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH. 0r- weli. service, December 22nd at 11.00 A. M. Cherry Vullev United at 7.00. Vernon River service cancelled ow- lnz to prevalence of sickness. Rev. A. S. Well‘, Minister. L-601i-12-20-1i.

CLYDE RIVER B A I‘ '1‘ I S '1‘ CHURCH Sunday evening, Dec- ember 22nd at 7 o'clock a Christmas programme and pageant. “The story Beautiful" will be presented-

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' POWNAI. CHARGE Dee. 22nd.- Pownul S. S. at 10.30 A. M. Christ- mas services at Mfllview at 2.30 nntl Pownal at 7. Special music. Violin Solo, Miss 111K8- Rcv. D. K. Ross. Minister. L-607-12-20-1i.

MARKETING SCHEMES DIS- CUSSED — Negotiations with n 'vlew to establishing a potuto mar- keting scheme were advanced a stage yesterday when the Provin- cial Gcvernment met a delegadon representing various potato interests in discussion of the matter. Final consideration was promised by iii-o Government at an early date. ‘They also heard a representation from the Provincial Marketing Board regarding the meetings held to obtain a consensus of opiniorron tlle subject of livestock market-mg.

WILTSIIIRE Y.P.U.—Tho Young People's Union of North Wiitsliirc met at the home of Reta Easter on Nuvember 21. for a social evening. The worship Derlod was conducted by Lillian Deacon. and was ‘as fol- lows: Call to Worship. bsnlm 121. Hymn, "Blcst be the Tie that Binds." followed bv Scripture read- imz by Dorothy Toombs and prover led bv m. Murray. Marv MacKen- zle_ Hilda Noye and Mrs. Toombs slave readings on “Friendship” and the hymn "What a. Friend We Have in Jesus," was sung. ‘The Worship Committee in Action” was present- ed and Mr. Murray led in tlle dis- cussion on "Religion." The presi- dent then took chargc and the Roll Call was answered bv 20 members and five visitors. Litllian Deacon was appointed the new secretary. The minutes were read and adopted and the offering was taken. which amounted to $150. due 50c.’ The treasurer reported $2.88 offering for Armistice Service. and $3.70 offer- tmz for pageant. The bill for the church lights was discussed and left over for another maetink- The Social committee then took charge and the rest of the evenirltr lvas spent in games and contests. tor which a. lunch was served by the ladies.

WEDDING BELLS. — A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Bar)- tist parsonage. Charlottetown. Wed; a .30 pm.. when Mlm Alma Mar- iruerite Neill. eldest daughter of William I-I. Neill, North Milton. was iulfted. in marrlail‘? to Pte. Ernest Christopher Axworthy. third son of

.Mrs. Cassie Alxworthy. of Wlleatlev

River. Rev. I. Judson Levy, 3A., in blue velvet dress and hat and Witnesses were Mrs. Axnes L. Crockett and Sergeant William 1-1. watts. Alter the ceremony the happy couple mo_- tored to the home of the brides cousin. Mre. Agnes L. Crockett. 203 Eluton Si’... whore a wedding supper was served to relatives and friends- They will reside in the city. W119“ the groom is e member of the Vet- erans’ Guard of Canada, Previous to their maxi-lass the bride was given a miscellaneous shower attlie home of her aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Neill North Mll- DDRlWIIOI ehe received many useful ll

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hull. Xvxg‘ 11:12:21! ‘lilo ‘seconded tsléstl; , $15 be subscribed for Christmas: Illa‘ Bond. It was also decided f Hem A Christmas Boxes to i5 men f“ n; district with the (IA-BF-

of white varn was purchased M _ knit lnul socks for "i" Russel Bell invited the mem her home to pack the boxes. on Dec. l 16. Lunch Cflmililtm? her: Mrs. Lemuel McKinnon and Stewart Mtgilinrlcn-

30. Meeting closgd with the _ Lu was serv- fit‘ llmnirlltfltllllggg‘ comnllttee and was

unloved bv nil.

flair CIINICAL

Curb-How much do vou charge "

. . ll cnse rohgnlgfigql-Tjglvecdolll "but I have only W0

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a . "rlion you're lucky?‘

Mlnerd‘; removes dandruff.

i A. heDrew Gardiner,

Tl MEN IIIAR. ADDRESS — Laet night the Y’: Mien had as their speolal Chrlstmsl lpee-ker, the Rev. Rector of Bl. Paul's Church. Rlev. Mr. Gardiner. in introducing his subject, narrat- cd the story 0! the Y0“!!! QOTDOTBL who s lendtd in his give help to his men 1n a time of utmost need. A passing

b stranger assisted the detachment:

and. having finished, addressed the corporal and remarked that the next limo the boys needed help to call their commanding officer again. "That." said IVLr. Gardhter, "is al- so ‘rue of the Great Commanding 0fi"~er of the Universe, who is not aflrd to mix with his people and

them nid in times of need."

he close of the address. Mr. lner was tendered the thanks he club by Chairman Edwin

rue CI-IARLOTTETOWN GQARDIAN

St. Paul's Church

B ruoing for decorating C urch at Christmas will be prepared on filthy night. 20 et 1:30 in the parish a .

dleeleelfi II eoenepoujggu oleeelene d intend. The iofldmn Guardian Cone nee eeleree the onillen unoooeulleees

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MONEY BELTS $1.75 11D- Toombe Music BtOIle. L-AH-IZ-IO-li.

POLICE COURT-In the Police Court yesterday a truck driver charged with opersti a motor vehicle while intoxioa was sen- tenced to seven days in jail.

CENTRAL PARISH. Sunday. Dec. 22nd. Churchill 11 A, M. Clyde River 3 PM. Nine Mile Creek ‘l PM, Rev. T. W. Goodwill. Minister.

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WINSLOE PASTORAL CHARGE

as follows: I-ilghfield. ll s.m.; Prlncetown Road. 2:30 p.m.; win. sloe south 7 pm. Rev. J. R. Skin- ner, Minister. L-514,

DIED IN NEW YORIL- Robert MacLean. Marysvflle. 1e in receipt of a tales-ram informing him of the sudden death of his brother. Peter B. MacLcan. December 10. in New York. N.Y.. at the age of 56 veais. Mr. MacLean was born in Char- lottetown. PEI. but will be warmly remembered bv many friends in Moncton. N.B.. where he resided for several years. For the past twenty vears he had made his home in New York. where he was employed as a master plumber. He is survived by two suns. one daughter. three broth- ers and follr sisters. One brother. Ray. is a patient at the Veterans’ Hospital. Weston. Ontario. The re- mains were brought to Prince Ed- ward Island for burial-Fredericton Gleaner.

PAGEANT PRESENTED. —- The North Wlltshlre Young People's Uli- ion presented their missionary page- unt, "Th8 Church's Awakening" in the church on Sllnday, November l7. Tho selwice opened with a hymn utter which the pageant. was pre- scnved. and the followinu are the ones that took part: Lillian Deacon. representing the modern church: Reta Easter, Church No, II; Thelma. Maclean, Dorothy Easter and Helen l-latherlcy, foreigners; Lyn- ette Brown. a missionary. and Mu- riel Toonibs, a heathen. Illicit one perforated their pal-t in a vcrv criti-

servlcc a vote of thanks was tender- ed the yoiinlz people for their time and work in preparing this splendid drama. Tlic followinu Sundiiv this pageant was put on ill tlle Hump- %‘ll;% church in aid of tlle Mission a .

BUSINESS BRISK -Merchnnts

the various stores to purchase gifts. "More cash sales than lust. lycar and more business wittrevcl")! ttcpurlntent kept busy," said one nlcrcllant who operates a large store in the city. Others also ex- pressed themselves as well sails- fled with the volume of business done so flu". In tlle ntnjorlty of cases the lnerchnltts have made.- more sales than during the Christ- mus shopping period of last year. If the weatherman is on his best behaviour for the next few days it is expected that a rustling trade will be done as there are two mur- kct days before Christmas. All tnc paved highways and rliany dirt roads in the province are open in motor traffic thus enabling shop- prirs from all pollifs to visit the cly.

MARRIAGE—-AI tlle Polvlial Par- sonage. lJ-ce. l4, ut 5 c'c.cck p.iil.,by Rev, D. K. Ross. B.A.. Lois Isabel Smith. of Millvielv. to Lester Muc- Lcod. 0f Montague. The wedding march was Dlayed ‘bv Miss Etta M. Russ. B.A. 'I‘lic bride was given :.l\t'uv bv her fntiirr. Ml’. William C. smith, and was bccomlnlzlv attired

and coat. 'I‘llc bride and uroom were itttcuded by Cupt. and Mrs. Lawson Jfilikdlld. After the cere- mony and signing of the register. the idal party proceeded to the home of the bride at Millvlew where a, bountiful slipper was in readiness and over 30 attests enjoyed the mar- riage feast. and tlle good fellowship of all who were present. The display of wedding gifts was ample evidence of the popularity of this young couple. The bride was tendered a shoivei~ previous to her marriage. She will be greatly missed at Mill- viow. The groom Ls mlinrilzer of the Imperial Oil Cofs station at Montague and the happy couple will reside in that town. We wish them evcrv happiness and prosperity in their married life.

The Eastern Guardian

.."1‘hi| column is reserved for news of local interest, but. adver- tising of a uewsy nature may be inserted at 2 cents a word, strictly payable in advance.

. JIIELP HOSPITAL -'I‘i'ie Kings Co. Hospital, Montaguealeirldebted to the Women's Institute of lower Montague for e. very generous do- nation of preserve. —L.

..‘IN'I‘ERES'I'ING SERVICES - Tho United Prayer meetings which began about three weeks ago are being held in the different churches. Last \\‘(‘(‘l( the service was in Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, the speaker was Rev. S. E. Hayward. —-

..°SEE the Christmas display at Mnbons Montague, Toilet sets in all makes for ladies and gents. Tlrc-ssilrare sets. Leather Goods. Rolls Razors. Cutex Sets. Water- mnnls sets, Kodak's. Cigars. Cigar- ettes. Ronson ‘Lifllibefs- M01111 Chocolates. Lucien Ilelonl! Chanel ncl-filmes and Coloimes and ntnnv other items for qift giving. L-601-l2-20-3i.

Personals

,.°Ml'. Lowell Poole of the S. S. llionicalni lvns a visitor to his home in Montague ovcr the weekend. — h _

..'Mr. Jack Anncnr. lower Mon- mmp has mturliod from n business

tun in svnncv- C. B. whore h! spoilt a few days. -L.

_ ‘Mr. John Mntheson, Dover. is a n-ltiont in lrc Kings (‘nouniy Hos- pital. Monlaqlio. his friends will be plnrl lo hear that. he is doing W-Fll.

v vvh-y. l.i1ll""l Hubievfnld little

"rstml. G110!!! at last night's

v-"ogs were: Licut. Forbes, and Mr. A. V. Ainswol-th. Manager of the General Fflwtr“ "'*

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able manner, and at the close of the ‘

in Charlottetown report brisk business at present as many‘ Cllristlnas shoppers daily invade

ill a blue velvet suit with wllte hat ;

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Mr. Hemminlys statement to

have to be paid for as the 14c transportation Charlottetown. The tllDSlllg

on Western oats in Winnipeg December delivery on 17th was $2 5-80 per bushel.

Mr. Hamming placed at. 14c

Island oats are available at

ed. rate from the

does it include to the Lake Ports, it does "not matter

Lake Ports, the rail

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to grow, harvest. thrash, clean deliver at shipping point the

tending to the pigs? Our North Tryon “Farmer”

n car ferry at his door and

denlly fails to see why

WESTERN FEED GRAIN

Sin-This morning's issue o! your paper carries a letter signed "Fann- er" in which lie asks why the Char- lottetown Board of Trade is not devoting its efforts toward having the government build a deep wat- and mentions Mr. I-Iemming as statzng that this would permit the delivery of Western oats to Charlottetown at 14c per bushel. I have not 591312 th effect but it may be that he made it, but both Farmer and Mr, Hem- ming forgot that the oats would well as charge to price