Dvnaghue, Gorrnan, Hickey.

. AUGUST 30.'1948'_

The above picture of a section of the-town of Keiisington was taken from the steeple of the Presbyterian Church. Kensingtcn, the largest inland town in the province and a busy shipping cox:- tre for a large agricultural dia- tllct. has had _nn interesting growth, dating from early ila)s when as Barrett's Cross it con- tained buiéono building —o. tavern kept by a Mrs. Barrett for use accommodation of travellers. in those days a tavern was cons: e:- od a necessity. but such pi 3 were almost unknown after the advent of the railway.

1n the Pioneer period of the province there were no regularly laid out roads, merely bridle paths. As the country became more thick- ly seiiled crude hlghwavs built for the old-time carts two wheeled gigs and later proved for the use of the stage coach, which made regular trIps from Charlottetown to St. Elean- ors. the capital of Prince Cou .ty, by ivay of Barretifs Cross. On the south side of the Town Road still stands the building into which the stage coach was driven while the passengers allghted and the horses were fed. It is now used as an in.- ploment shed.

Among the names listed on the map of Prince Edward Island. dat- ed 1853. in the Barrett’: Cross are: were: Dillon, Carrol-hers, Sims. Glover, Webster. Mullins. Walker,

H15 gins. Whalen, Caseley. McIntyre, MacKinnon, Braham. The Episco- pal Church was also marked.

Mrs. Lydia. Blips has vivid re- collections of seeing Barrett's Cross uhcn it contained only the Car- ruchcrs Inn Sims Distillery, Glov ers Post Office and a dwelling owned by Mrs. Dillon. That lot. ter building still remains on the south side of Vlcwria Street. and is owned by Mrs. William G458. In i874. while the railroad

being constructed. Mrs.

calls that she with three other girls were driven in her fatheﬁs double seated carriage to see ine first engine and two box cars g‘ through the village. The friendly trizinmcn invited the girls for o. ricic and took them as far as the hicl/Lilan Crossing. which was the end of the track at that time. The opening of the railroad in i815 caused an influx of trades- men. especially from Margafe,

which hld- been the

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industrial centre for many years. Among Li: first were Mr. Edwin Proctor. l blacksmith; . Muclnod. l tailor; Mr. James Howard. a car- rlsga builder; Mr. Reuben ‘rupin, a merchant and shipper of‘ farm produce. The first, medical dot- tor was Dr. DonaldDarrach, who continued to practise his prams sion until i883 when he red the dru: business and in ha purchased an interest in the mer- cantile business of Reuben Tup- which he eventually owned

As the village enlarged the resi- dents decided the name of Ba.- rctt’: Cross was not appropriate and called a meeting to select a new name. "Kensingtorﬁ was suggested by Mr. Thomas Sims and as no other name was men- tioned, it was unanimously ii- dopivl.

Among the churches the first one built was St. Mark's on land given by Mr. Thomas Sims. who was insiru ental in its erection. As this on became inadequate, the present church was construe»- ed in 188B. The old one, which was hauled away and converted into s dwelling by m. Alexander Cameron. is now owned by Mrs. Samuel Bernard. The Presbyterian church was built in i886 on land presented by Mr. William Glover; the Methodist in 1800 on land do- nated by Hon. G.W.W. Bentley, I prominent merchant and former: and the Roman Catholic in 1937 on land previously owned by the C. M. B. A.

Education Developed

Education had not been neglect-

ed and it developed as the village did. The first school of one room was built on swampy ground and it was necessary that a tempor-

ge. consisting of a ion: plarﬂ. be extended horn the school door w the road. As the citizens grew in numbers a two- room school was erected and the old one was converted into a dwelling, now the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorna Dunning. m time the two-room structure became outmoded and in 1903 a four-room school was constructed by M. F. Schurman Co. and the old one made into an apartment house. Four more rooms have since 96H added. the latter two in 1H7, which completes s modern High

MILLAITS STORE, Kensington

- PRICES RIGHT

STOOK REOUOTIIIG OLOLEARAIIOE SALE FOR ONE FULL WEEK AUG. 3O to SEPT 4

As we have c very Iorge stock cn hand, we have to reduce If to make room for foII stock coming In. So we are selling the following at 20% discount and cost.

CHILDREN'S AND LADIES‘ PLASTIC RAIN CAPES CHILDREN'S AND LADIES’ PLASTIC RAIN COATS LADIES’ COTTON AND PRINT DRESSES-LADIES’ WHITE

COTTON BLOUSES COTTON BLOUSES-G|RLS STRIPED COTTON BLOUSES, SIZES 8 TO l4 GIRLS‘ PULLOVER SWEATERS WOMEN'S SKIRTS, SLACKS AND BLOUSES

ALSO

20% Discount on ALL MEN'S a tors’ ~ OLOTIIIIIO

We still hove a Icrge quantity of the stock token over from Champion's Electriculond Radio Shop, which we are clearing ct u big discount. ELECTRIC 8. BATTERY RADIOS - ELECTRIC IRONS A. B. 8. C. RADIO BATTERIES

Ironing Cords, Electric Fencer, 072., now In shack or reasonable prices.

Moulded Inlaid Linoleum-Linoleum and Congoleum Squares

Table OIIcIciII — Window Blinds — Curtains

A Sale would not be complete unless we included o few

. . OROOERY SPECIALS

Robin Hood Oatmeal, Peas, 2 tins for . . . . . . .. 30c

5 Ib. pkg. . Cream Style Corn, 2 tins 37c Mother's Own, Pokon Sweet Mixed Pickles,

Too 98c I6 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 22c Island Pork 8i Beans,

25c 2 tine‘ . . . . . . . . . .. 25c

GIRLS’

Electric Irons,

. . . . . 38c Orange Tomato Juice, 28-01. tins, for . . .~. . . . . Plum Jam, per bottle. . . Peon. 2 tins form... Clork‘; Pork 8i leans, 2 tins for .. Apple Juice, 2 tins for. .

or $3.00 per can

Blended Juices, 2 tins. . '30: Oranges, 208's, 3 dos. . 95c 20c Eddy’: Blue Ribbon Matches, Iom1,2 tins for......SBc psrpk..... . . . . . . . ..30¢ BULK SEEDED OR SEEDLESS RAISINS, 2 lbs. for... .. 42A BULK PEANUT BUTTER, per lb. .. . . . . . .. 38c BULK SHORTENING, while if lam. 2 lbs. for... ..... 75c

20% discount on all Summer Footwear in Shoe Store. QUALITY coco

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KEISIIBTOI

school o! which he town can be justly proud. Thrown the inm

tenca of Mr. John Anderson the present’ large school playground was secured. Mr. John Sharp was the first teacher. Among the c.her principals were Mr. John A. Math- oson. who, was influencul by Mr. John Anderson to study law 3nd later became Chief Justice; Mr. H. H. Shaw. who became Superinten- dent of Education; Mr. James Landrigan, who had s. reunion of his 1m class when he revisited Kensington in i946. i6 of whom were present; Mr. Norman W Lowther, K. 0.; Lit-Col. L. T. Low- ther; Rev. Allan Cole; Rev. Thorn- as Mlllman; Dr. Chester Stewart. Dr. W.J.P. MacMillan. OBE, ‘xe- oelved his High School training in Kensington, and inter was are

ruler of the province. Many other pupils of this school have won distinction in the different pic- fcssions.

One of the oldest mercantile a». teblishrnents in the province. Reu- ben Tuplin Company, previous to the disaat-mus fire of i889, was also one of the largest. After i‘: second store was burned in i924. the firm located across the street ii. the town's oldest business bulld- ing, which was first used by Mrs. Carruthers as a store in the early day. then as a drug store and later pr. a bank/In the orifice of this shop is a Bill of Lading, dated i886 for a shipment of molasses, tea. sugar and tobacco from the par: of Halifax, on board the schoon- e: "Mary" bound for the port o! Bcdequa to be delivered to Reu- ben Tuplin at Green's shore (now Bllmmerslde.) -

Kensingwn has suffered severe- ly from fires. On September 37 1889. the business portion was .' duced to ashes; and 6n August 1o- 1924, the same section, with the exception of Kennedy Bros. ger- eral store and H. Bowness’ pu- cery store. was laid in ruins. A- mong the minor fires wen the Eureka Hotel; the C.M.B.A. Hail in December, i928; Kennedy Bros. store in i929. For fire protecinon hand pumps were used. the water being supplied by tanks in the different sections of the Willie. The streets were lighted with kerosene lamps. These have bee: replaced by an up-to-rlate firc- fighting apparatus and by electiuc ligh .

Incorporation

In i914 it was decided to incor- porate and the first council com- prised the mayor. Dr. Donald Dar- rach, and six councillors. Messrs Samuel Kennedy, Thomas Dolla- hue. Andrew Bowness, John A ilynes. Wm. George Simpson and Herbert R. Baker. The succeeding mayors were: Dr. Hod Jardine, Mr. T. W. Bentley, Dr. A. A. Lack- hart, Mr. J. M. Laird. Mr. Cna: les J. Cooke. Mr. Russell Cham- pion and Mr. W. F. Taylor, now 1n office. The present council are: Messrs. R. B. Humphrey, J. L. Davlson. L. s. Dunning. Hairy Brown, Keith Waite and Waldron Darrach The first police oliictr appointed was Mr. H. R. Moase and the present one is Mr. Elmer Bernard; the first Town Clerk‘ was Mr. J. i“. Profitt and at pres- ent. is Mrs. Carrie Kennedy. Mr. J. F‘. Profltt, who received the appointment. of Town Magistrate in i924, has held that. office al- most continuously ever sinco..ln i966 a Juvenile Court. under one Federal Department of Justice- was instituted in Kensington the recommendation of Hon. Thane A. Campbell, and Mr. J. i. Profitt was appointed is Judge o.‘ this court.

This Pretty little town, with in beautiful residences and paved streets has many attractive pail.- lic buildings, among which are int grey atone railway depot construct,- ed in i906: the Post Office and Bank of Nova Scotia. composed of brick; a modern telephone office; an up-to-date theatre; hall; and library. There are two medical doctors and one dentist. Among other business concerns are: tai- general stores. Cooperative butter factory, door and sash factow, five potato warehouses, mode-o cold storage. branch of Canada Packers, two meat markets- flsn market, four service stations, yar- age. three restaurants, three bar- ber shops. two drug stores, beauty parlor, blacksmith forge, shoe rt- pair and a harness shop.

A large skating rink provides healthful enjoyment for young and old in the Winter season; and w: five-acre field recently purchased tl-n-ougl-i the efforts of the Athletic Club will. when equipped for the various sports, be a valuable asset to the town.

According to the census by the Town Planning Board on July “ii i945, there were 852 persons and the town since has grown in every direction. many new buildings be- ing erected. It boasts of beinl. the only incorporated town in the Dominion which is free from debt.

The citizens of Kensington have made a large contribution ‘of their manhood and their wealth in tux- vvorld wars and can always be depended upon to do their part n. any worthy cause. ,

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Alherton

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Mrf Roger McAusland, Lowell, Mass, recently spent a brief hol- iday with friends in Albertoii.

Messrs George and William Doyle, Boston, Mass. were recent visitors at the home of Miss Maude O'Connor.

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Mrs. O.W. Hayes‘ friends are

glad to hear that she is conval-

escing nicely alter bar unfort-

unate accidents little over a week ago. ,

Mrs. Ivan Nicholas and Richard of Boston, Mass are en- Jcyine a month's visit here, the guest of Mrs. Nicholas mother, Mn. Henry Matthews.

' Miss Marie bowls reutrned home on lundsy, after spending several

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9 ROCK WOOL INSULATION

9 CORK BOARD

9 ASPHALT SHINGLES 2T0 lb. and I25 In.

9 N. B. CEDAR SHINGLES

9 2 " B. C. ROYAL SHINGLES

Spruce All Available

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i‘ l i 5 “IRWIN-Min!” FRIVARFD ioussvil

reduced the quality of our w-ork be cause of rising costs.

of the service we have established

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- Complete Stock

Flooring — Hard At Kensi ngton — Bu

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9 HOUSE AND BAR-N FRAMES AND SASH

9 DOORS — TWO PANEL AND SLAB

9 HOUSE TRIM and MOULDINGB

9 BUILDER'S HARDWARE

9 STORM WINDOWS

9 ALL TYPES BUILDING PAPER

9 lNSUL BRICK SIDING

9 ROOF INSULATING BOARD " “

Lumber -

wood Flooring mines-side — Charlottetown

We operate the largest wood working factory on The Island and

have maintained the pro-war standards for mill work.

SOIIURMAIPS FEATURE

FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY

I5" B. C. CLEAR CEDA

PER SQUARE .. ..

I-2" TEN-TEST INSULATION BOARD-

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l-B" MASONITE raes-owoooQ 2'

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PER SQUARE FOOT ...,,_,,.

I-B" MASONITE,

(BLACK) PER SQ.

I-8" SCORED MASONI _ PER SQUARE FOOT .

B. C. FIR GUTTER, 3" and 4"- PER LINEAL FOOT __ .

9" x 9" ASPHALT TILE-Full Range of Colors-PER T E

weeks in summerside, was the guest of her sister, Georze Spears.

Ir. and Mrs. acorns Minn id two svinsome children Patty and Michael recently enjoyed p brief holiday here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ahearn.

Happiest good wishes are ex- tended to Miss Jean Murphy. sumac engagement to Mr. Billie Callaghan was recently announc- ed. Marriage takes place in the very near future.

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an. w..r. Phillips, Mrs. Phillips and acn Billly left tor their home in New Waterford, CB-pe Breton on Thursday, after spending the summer months at their cottage in Montrose.

A gay event of the put week was the special dance in the women's institute Hall, Wednes- day evening In honor o! the for- mal opening of the Western Hys-

where she f MYS. 1

Mia: 11mins Ahearn accomp- anied by littla Miss Latter re- cently returned home from a very enjoyable two week's holiday with relatives and friends in Poi-t- land, Maine.

Tho 8t. Peter's Anglican Church annual Sunday School picnic was held at Kildare Shore the alter- noon of the tyenty-first. The

games, relays. races etc were un-.

do: the direction of the Rev. J.

TEMPERED PRESDWOOD (BROWN) PER SQ. FT. .

I-8" MASONITE TEMPERED PRESDWOOD

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Nawe assisted by Rev. W.J. Phil-l lips and Mr. Willie-m Leavitt, A, very pleasant afterncon was muchl enjoyed by the children and older folks as wc'l.

Mr. and Mrs. Allan had as their guests the past week, Mr. 1nd Mrs. Leo Doiron andtwo daughters, Geraldine and Shirley and son Leo (Jr) and wife from Kingston, Ontario, also Mrs. Vincent mlton and Miss Margaret Francis o! Charlotte- town. P.E.I.

McAleer

There was an exceptionally large number in attendance and a truly delightful evening was whiled away wiLh dancing to the best ever music furnished by the Aheam Orchestra comprised of Mr. Roy Aheorn, Mr. Raymond Aheam, Mrs. Frances Ahearn- Larier and Jackie Barrett.

The regular monthly meeting of the Alberton Branch, C.W.L.. was held at the hoimror Mrs. John A. Callaghan with a fair number in attendance. In absence of the president, Mrs. Prank Dunn pre- sided. Meeting opened with pray- er followed by the roll oail, The secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Michael Ahearn read the minutes, and also gave s very satisfactory linenciai

took place, but nothing definitely was decided upon but was left over for the September ‘meeting. Mrs. Ronald McKenna kindly int-lied clue numbers to hei- I homo for the next monthly meet-

9.25 6.00

8c 14c l 5c 16c 23c 17‘

irig. The were appointed. Lunch, Mr , Dunn, Mrs. J,A. Oailngha ; gram. Mrs. M, Ahearn. closed with prayer and a enjoyable social hour

following committees I

Meeting foIIDIM

We have not We are proud

,_ Patronize your Island industry.

See Us For Planning Assistance

T°k° "dvmlhﬂ! of the facilities of our

contracting depart-mom "d Branches before building.

‘IMIUM service for the beneﬁt of ers. PIcns are cvoilcble for Inga and con be drown i»

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consul-t any of our We Inoinloin a our custom- cII types of build- your wn require-

CONSTRUCTION AVAILABLE A

MODERATE RENTALS

we orreR "me

MOST COMPLETE

BUILDING SERVICE

merits very

THERE OUGHTA BE A LAW!

DAYOF PKIOSAMOTIOTO

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SCHOGHTEACI-IEP

GAVE KEP IN MIND s»

The contest Frank Dunn it. MCKEHHJ,

prepared by mo. was won by Mrs. __

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charges by u, s E

displaced pus¢om°vjlet Undue that

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refresh- Bd by the hostess srge.

or ocuoot m: PRlNCiPAU . ammo "b ‘ﬂ-IINK ABOUT! "wwv/W/j was! we T0 mesm- I as r fncmctser