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To the Electors of Ward One

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

As your rdpresenta“... for the past eight years, l have again nom- inated to represent you in the caning Civic Election,

It will be impossible for me to make a persona] canvass, and am

taking this opportunity of soliciting

if elected I will {in all in my power to safeguard the City Interest

and especially Ward I remain, L-2i9-I-9-4i.

1°“? IIIPDCFI.

ANDREW A. HENNESSEY.

n THE errcrons or WARD roun

As a life-time resident of Ward Four l have consented to run for a Councillor in that Ward.

I do not believe in anvasslng as the ballot is sacred, but if you see tit to elect me l will do my best for Ward Four, and the City in general. Tuwill not vote for any higher tax- s on.

WILLIAM THOMAS SELLER. (4-220-2-9-51.

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I will be at Hunter River Saturday, Feb. 10, in the in- terest of my ‘baby chick business. Any one wishing to exchange old hens for the

coming season's chicks can do so on this date.

S. ii. Pendleton

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___ _ _MARRIAGES y FYFE-HISCOTT- At the United Church Manse. Cavendish, Feb. 7, 1940, by Rev. Geo. W. Tilley, Elmer Watson Fyfe, to Miss Hilda Al- berta Hlscott of Stanley Bridge.

MscDONALD-HUME - At Char- lottetown on Thursday, Feb, 5th, by Rev. J. H. Bishop, Amy Jor- dan Hume of Dunstaffnagetol-low- aid Ellsworth MacDonald of Nine Mlle Creek.

BERNARD- CALLANT - At Zion Manse on Wednesdav. Februa 8. i940, by the Rev. G. Carlyle eb- ster. Miss Mildred Pearl Gallant of Charlottetown to Mr. Vernon Wilf- red Bernard of Hunter River.

lilAHAR-lilcDONALD-at St. Pet- terls Roman Catholic Church. in Dartmouth. Nova Scatin, on Tues- day. February 6th.. 1940, by the

Reverend Chaplain W. E. Enrlght,‘

C. S. S. R. Company Sergeant-Ma- yor Robert Herbert Mahnr of the Prime Edwggd Island Highlanders (Black Watch). to Miss Sadie Jo- srphine McDonald. of Charlotte-

DEATHS

MCKENNA —At 48 Ba field It. Charlottetown. Feb. 8, 1 40, Patrick MrKennn, aged 85 venrs. Funeral notice later.

"OIRON — At the Charlottetown Hospital. February 8. 1940, Florence Doreen infant twin daughter of M1‘. and Mrs. Cyril Doiron, City.

lilac-LEAN -- Suddenly," at Borden, Tllfisdly. February ti, 1940, Captain John MacLean, aged 82 Funeral from MacLean Funeral Home. to- day (Friday), service starting at 1.30. Funeral leaving at 2 o'clock.

STEWART-At Winthrop, Mass, Jlm- 7. 1940. Mrs. B, H. Stewart (nee Lillie D. Johnslone formerly fiallisllontsgue, P. E. I.), aged ‘I5

WEBSTER - At Charlottetown vednesday. February ‘l, 1940, Mrs. Sadie Webster, aged 69 years. Fun- eral February iith, from the home °Y h" 80h. George Vsnlderstine. Millview. service starting at 1.30 D- m. Interment Vernon River Cemete y,

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To The Electors 0f Ward Two

Ladies and Gentlemen:- I am again offering as a candi- date for Councillor in Ward Two. I have had ten years‘ experience on the Council Board, and feel that the lIlDWlCdXQ l have acquir- ed ln clvio affairs qualifies me as meriting your further support. Yours sincerely. DR. CHARLES DOUGAN. L-236-2—9-5i.

Trinity United Church

FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 9

Mil-World’; Day of Prayer - Si. Paul's Parish HaiL

8.30—0tn Chuown Brownie Pack- Social Hail.

ti.30—6th ClfTown Guide 00.-Social

‘MS-W. M. S. Study Class - Home of Mrs. R. ll. Rogers. 8.l5—Y.

CANADIAN

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took place gave a dinner in honor of general McNaughton and his par- ty efore they left for Aldershot. As a memento of the landing and '

tribute to "A great military leader and scientist,’ the G. O. C. was presented with a rare edition oi n collection of the letters of James Watt, father of the steam engine, with hom General McNaughzons grand ather was closelv associated.

By John LeBlanc Canadian Press Staff Writer

AN EASTfiN CANADIAN PORT. Feb. 8 —(CP) - Out over the still water glinting under an early ai- tornoon sun. a lone trumpet/er shril- led the notes of "O Canada." Scattered cheers swelled to a roarga stevedore tossed a moormg line overboard and in a matter of sec- onds green water showed between the ship and the dock.

A further contingent, of the Can- adian Active Service some was un- derwsy. bound for England and the battlefields.

0n the afternoon of Jan. 30 these troops who today landed in the United Kingdom, training ground of _Cl1l1fidfl's first overseas division, sailed from this port.

Like their brothers of previous movements, these troo gathered from Nova Scotia to ritish Coi-

umbia sailed without fanfare and a-

mid secrecy.

‘ The sailing hour, and even the date, was guarded closely until the first of the transports was shuckmg of its hawsers and getiin turned out into the harbor of th port.

Among the Canadians were s'g- nallers, ariillcrymen. ambulance men, army service corps men and here and there a Royal Canadian lAlr Force flier going to Britain to complete hi5 training.

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For four dayg the troops had been pouring into the sentry- guarded embarkation area. trainload upon trainoad. and hustled qu ckly a-

harkation shed or what could be viewed from the window of an 1n- coming train.

As one unit after another passed

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board shi . Some of them went a- board wit. in five minutes of dis- embarking from their train.

They saw nothing of this port except the interior of a great em-i

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Y‘S MEN HEAR. ADDRESS —Mr. Richard Hurst. Plant Pathologist at Experimental Farm, addressed the Charlottetown Y's Men's Club at their Weekly supper meeting last ulsht- Mr. Ralph c arka presided. A_n enjoyabe sing-song we; led Mr. Jack McNair with Mr. Ernest Dunning at the piano. Mr. Hurst gave a very interesting talk on the modern advances made in agricul- ture particularly in regard to m9 srahiensrzslzmar === ssv- l er . r. _ and Dr. R. H. Barrett wegrlel grexlsgtgliltl ' the supper. Mr. Dingwell gave $51033. ‘i-fiiméfédm” "‘° and "Tné Rosa of Trnxigelpd

BONSI-IAW Y. P. S.—'l'he regular weekly meeting and social evening of Bonshsw Y. P. S. was held on Weider eve . January 29m at: the home of . and Mrs. Everett Crosby. The president. Isobel Crosby] Owl-ID ed the chair, and meeti op- ~ erred by singing hymn “Sweet our‘

nu- I iory”

as organist. Selection 66 was Tefimnsrvel , and prayer read Roma Mac 0d followed by horde Prayer repeated in unison. Hymn. ‘Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior" was . the“ SW18. Roll call was answered r3522 members and a number of itors. It was decided that Y. P. S. would have s cial service on Sun- der night. Fe . um. Garfield Mac- Fadyen was appointed Lesson lead- er for next. meeting and Hollis Mac- Donald to read Scriptures. Program consisted oi a duet, "His Yoke is Easy sung nicely by Mrs. Stephen MaoL-eoti and Mrs. James Boyce and a solo In the Garden" by Florence Moore which was very much en- iflyfld. Scripture lesson was read by Chrlstene Currie taken from Cor. 1st. ChB-Dl-Br. and lesson for meeting given by Mae MacDonald. Foil - us lesson period a reading "Why" W85 Pefld by Verna Buchanan. Hymn "He Leadeth Me" and mizpah ben- Bdlfltlml Closed the devotional meet- ing. Offering amounted to 46 cents.

read . by

Keefe of Klnkora spent the weekend visiting friends in Charlottetown,

Mrs. Earle ATorn has entered the P E. I. Hospital for an op- oration.

0! Prayer" with Mrs. James Boyce ~w

After meeting a social hour was spent in contests, games etc, and lunch was served by a number or the members. (Patriot please Copy.) PENSONALS Miss Myrtle Greener; and Marion‘

ITHE QHABLQTTETQEN GUARPIAE

Committees

Standin committees were named at a spec sl meeting if the Coun- cil of the Charlottetown Board of Trade last night. President J. M- Murley presided.

The meeting heard a report from M“. R. E. Mulch, chair- man of s. special committee of the Board which interviewed the Pro- vincial Government in the matter of motor vehicle traffic, particular- 1y concerning the movement of mo- tor trucks and buses between Pro- vinces.

The question of hog feed prices was referred to the incoming com- mittee on agriculture with the re-

“ 'oommendatlon a study be made of

the problem and a report given the r.

board late lbllowing are the standing oom- mlthees named last night. ‘Transportation: W. S. Grant, F. W. Hyndmah. R. E. Mutch. A. Pickard. H. C. Bourke. G. J

Tweedy.

Air Service: C N. Bissett. W. S. Grant. H. F. McPhee, MP.P.. C. St. C ir Trainer. R. L. Cotton. J.

enzle.

Time ‘fable: Gordon MacDon- ald, W. D, Gillis. R. T. Holman. J. g. Crockett, Frank B. Clarke. C.

Membership: F. W. Hyndman. J. . Belcher. J. P. Gor-

F_ M. Stewart. S. T. Green. glrdcul-ture. J. A. Clark. J. W. Jones. MP.P.. W. R. Altken. G. M. Avard. C. M. Cox. G E. Full.

Harbour Improvement: R. R. Bell. J. O. Hyn n, W. C. S. Mc- Lrue. J. L. Douglas, M, P. G H. Buntain. W. R Aitken

Industry: K. B. Rogers. E. Cham- pion. J. P. Clark. Allison MacLeod. R. D. Quigiey. WaltenPickard.

Entertainment: V. A. Ainsworth. A. R. Cooper. N. D. Macias-an. U. W. R. Crulckshanks.

Fisheries: D. F. Archibald. G. D. DeBlois, A. B. Fisher, J. H. How- att, W. F. Tidmarsh. C, C Toombs.

Fire Prevention: S. P. Paoli. Jr.. Dr. H. McIntyre, N. H. DeBlois. Fred Chapoell, E. T. l-llggs, R. E, Hyndman.

Civic Improvement: S. A. Mc- Leod, W. E. Bentley, Dr, J, E, Blanchard, J. M. Hunter. P W. Turner. James ‘Daft.

Policy: E. T. Higcs. N. W. Hire. gins. A. W. Mathieson. J. R. Bur- gtitt, J. O. Hyndman. W A. Stew-

Auditor: ‘p. s. McMillan.

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Higgins And Currie Freed Cf Charge

Harold Currie. Johnston's River. charged with manslaughter 1n con- nection with the death of Juries Dunphy, was discharged by Stipen- diary Magistrate George Tweedy yesterday.

The late Mr. Dunphy was found dead in his bed at Johnston's River on the morning o! Deb. 22nd_ last He was fully clothed but. was in shirt sleeves, when found . EX- amination disclosed that he came to his death as the result oi a fractured skull. The deceased was a farmer and lived alone.

He was last seen in company with Harold Currie and Reuben Higgins in Charlottetown, where he had gone to sell some chickens. The three men hsd been drinking in the City according to the evidence giv- en during the preliminary hearing.

When they started for home with Currie in his truck. they headed for the wharf at the foot of Queen St. "to get some coal" Currie said. Dunphy protested against going there and lumped out of the truck. Higgins testified during the hear- ing. Currie and Higgins picked him up and thinking he was “any knock- ed out" took him home and placed him on the bed. it was disclosed in the evidence. There was no firs in |the house and they had seen no signs of blood on the deceased Hig- gins said when questioned.

Evidence in the case was con- eluded a fortnight ago and sinoe then it has been transcribed am reviewed by the Magistrate. His con- clusion was that "no jury would convict Hamid Currie on the evi- dence submitted before rne, there- ,fore it is my duty to discharge the accused." With these words he disposed with the charge

On motion of C. St. Clair Train- or. Prosecutor, the evidence was withdrawn against Reuben Higgins. also charged with man- slaughter ln connection with Dun- phys death. and he was discharg- ed by the Magistrate.

Mr. J. J. Johnston, K. C.. appear. ed for each of the accused and Mr. Tralnor for the Crown.

After their discharge, the two men were charged with the unlaw. ful ceusumuucn of intoxicating n- quor in conviction with the case, E5611 Plead?" 211ml’ and was fined $25. and chsfs or 80 days.

Chamberlain

Mrs. Walter B. Montleth. City, returned home on Wednesday even- ing from Dartmouth Nova Scoiia. where she attended the Mahar-Mc- Donald nuptials on Tuesday.

FFiEnds of Master Billie Howatf. son of Mr. and Mrs. will be pleased to learn he is im- proving after an appendicitis in the Hospital.

Stanley Ice Racing

The racing fans gathered on the speed way Tuesday. Feb. 6th and witnessed s. wry close fought race. and the u-cnthei- man Drovlded everything that would be desired for a pcrfect meet. The committee worked hard with the hclp of eood horses to prepare the course. The short time and heavy snow left them unable to get the course

P. E. island

m wide enough to get the full field

of horses to the bell. so in order to nvoid anv disappointment to ;he -ncoplc from n distance they stag- ed one snappv class of four horses.

Summarv as follows: Peggy Worthy. P. H. War-

TCIl Princess Scott, Stanley Big- E81‘ Kim-kl V010. H. L. Dun- nine ii 3 3 Belina Jr.. Sterling Corbett 4 d:

Beilnc. Jr. not away fast on the first heat and had the misfortune of breaking n shoe that spoiled his chances for the balance of the race, he being a duplicate of his 51M, Belina Scott leaves his ad- mirers on a pivot to see what next dav will bring forth.

Peggy Worthy won out at the close of the third. This way of finishing has almost become chronic with ‘nrettv Peazvzv‘. and we trust that Preston's courage will not be daunted at the ludges‘ de- cision of a dead heat the second

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time down Princess Scott made a wonder showing. Her owner deserves a world of credit for her

looks. manners and racing ability. considering her lack tralnlne as she serves him as an all round horse on the farm.

Khaki Volo is a brand new poet in the circle bv my first dam. Emma Watson. Now that Harry has arrived at the place to know xvhat the colt wants for rig- tzinrr. and when he turns in 0n next Tuesdav vou can gamble he is not to be fooled with,

The club has had considerable difficultv in preparing the course to get races started this season and when the members saw such a turn out of speed on the first

pros- Vo

to complete widening the on Thursdav Feb. 8. We also hope to have the help of B. W. Taylor's Farmall to put on the finishing touches. after the horses have re- moved tire first six inches of snow from the surface. Now that Tnvlor has proved himself in the hast with his Renerositv towards this sport n0 smaller share is look- ed for now. as he is owner of

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from their train to the ships. moor- ed at adiscent docks. soldier; asked the few lockers-on such questions as. “When do we sail '

None knew the answer, for this time the army's precautions against leakage of convov information were even more rigid than those taken for the two preceding flights.

e berthed aboard the troop

comfortable and they their food excellent and plentiful.

Holds of the vessels bulged with war merchandise. Guns and armament had been going into the commodious cargo spaces for Tang of food. chieflv flour from the west. went to swell Britain's larder for the fighting men.

Card Of Thanks

Mr. and Mrs. Heber Macqusrrle and family wish to express their op elation to their n bon for their many acts oi kin nese and letters of sympathy don-lag their recent sad bereave-

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vriy good horse sired by Great. i-lal, and according to his stride |last year he is not to be tamper- ,'ed with. He ls also a half brother to Nora Worthy. Max Ferguson's two veer old filly from s Bud Ax- worfihv dam. She is making some name by the way she won her two classes on Glasgow River. The

lhlDI. the soldiers found themselves‘ W“! lhmlflm “"09" M“ W“ pronounced ,

with Allie Bumhsm thev could mark him further down the sum- mnry. but it looks like a lost hope.

J. B. Reid has had his first ride after his Colonel Aubrev on

qgvglTuesdav going big and strong a

little bit over anxious, but Jimmie lls quite capable of taking care of anything that may arise or round the point for his class.

we had the pleasure of a visit from the Moyfield srnlthv Eddie Cole. he feels like sharing part of the purse with his glib pacer May- field Boy. He with several others has done nice things to the mem- orv of their noted sires Ale Worthy.

Prowse You has given his prom- ise that he would bring down Happv Guy bv Clover Guv when we got cur best going on high near, and I say ‘high’ if he should 5e ea good es last year when he

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Stinging Phrases For

LONDON. rep. a-(cr) —Prime

that "acts of murder" at sea by the German Air Force would not win the war for the Reich and an- nounced, in one of his periodic "war progress reports" to the House of Commons, that the war is going the way Britain wants it to go.

l Ar, the same time he disclosed that new Allied aid "now is on its way" to Finland.

Mr. Chamberlain's statement that

“we have no reason to be dissatis- fied with the opening phases of the war" coincided with disclosure that a further contingent of Can- adian troops had reached England, in five transports. y Telling of the destruction 0d three and perhaps four German bombers in last Saturday's raids, he said:—

"It would appear that instruc- tions have been given to enemy pilots to do their utmost to avoid contact with our defences."

'I‘he P.lme Niinisier, while giv- ing no details .0f Monday's meet- ing of the Alfied War Council. |whlch he attended in Paris, said

“Acts Of Murder”

the Council "now is a. vital instru-

operation for Minister Chamberlain said today ment in successful prosecution of

‘the war ”

The Prime Minister combined a fierce indictment of Russia for us- ing its “huge a5. fleets in a vain endeavor to shake the spirit" of the Finnish people by bombing homes and hospitals with high praise of Finland's "heroic strug- gle" and the assertion: "The heip given from this country has been of real value to Finland."

‘Unofficialiy, it was stated the first contingent of British vniuntee n may leave for Fin- land next week. “Hundreds? informants said, have been en- rolled by the Finnish Lezation.

These men all are over 2'7 years

old, outside the classes likely to

be called this year for Britain's own army.

warplanes and other war ma- terial already have been sent to Finland from England, but the quantities remain undisclosed.

Mr. Chamberlain had stinging phrases for the three Nazi aerial invasions of British coastal waters last week.

With Nazi

LONDON. Feb. B —(CP) —I..abor. through the national executive of the Labor parry, declared tonight un- equmocnlly against peace negotia- tions with any Nazi government in

Germany,

A document giving the u'ar pur- poscs _Bll(l peace aims of the 6 181' Ioppor-iiion party demanded as a condition for ending the war actual acts of restitution and freedom tor Poles and Czecho-Siovukia. Austria should be allowed to choose for her- self whcthcr to be in or outside the