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(FIRST ISSUE OCTOBER 80)

p lleceased Pastor A ll Former Resident ill Selkirk, P.E.l.

obituary is from " "the Tablet." a Catholic Weekly blished in Brooklyn, N.Y. The

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Rev. John MoPhee. ‘pastor of Bt. Gcrtrudefls Church, Edgemere, died Lu the rectory on Friday of last week after a long and trying illness. On Monday afternoon his body was brought into the church and a guard of honor of parishioners was present until the obsequies on Tuesday. Ilbllowing the recitation of the Divine Office the Solemn Requiem Mass was offered byRev.

'Edward l". Brgphy, pastor of the - Church of the Precious Blood, . Astoria; Rev. John McCarthy, pas- ter of St. Mary Magdalenes Church Springfield Gardens. was deacon. and Rev. Jame; F. Burke was sub- ' deacon.

The sermon delivered by Rev. .. Thomas P. McGee, assistant pastor of 8t. Andrew Avellino's Church. Flushing. appears below. The Most Reverend Bishop gave the final ab- solution. Rt. Rev. lvlsgr. Edmund J. Reilly, VII, served as His Ex- cellencys master of ceremonies. _, The priest's Choir.‘ under the dir- action of Rev. Cornelius Toomey, sang the responses. Burial was in

St. John's Cemetery.

About 70 priests were present at. tihe Mass ‘ including Rt. Rev. Monsignors George Metzger, V.P'.; Herman J. Pfelfer, Joseph V. S. Mc- Clancy, Henry l-fald, Allan T. Pen- dleton and John F. Ross and Very Rev. Peter E. Kelaher.

l-‘ather McPhee was born Feb. 23. i896 in Cambridge, Mass. He was educated in St. John's College and 8t. John's Seminary Brooklyn, and was ordained Feb. 28, 1920. As an assistant he served in the follow- ing parishes: 5t. Matthew's. As- purnption. St. Andrew's, flushing: 9t. Ml-W. Mother of Jesus; Blessed Sacrament, 8t. Martin's, Amityville. and Precious Blood, Long Island

g City.‘ On Oct. 1d, I944. Father Mc- _; gnu was appointed acilminlstrator , _-cf Queen of the‘ Most Holy Rosary zmiurch, Bridgehempton, and on gilfeb. I5. 1M1. he was named past-or ‘"0! the Church of St. Gertrudes, l Iaiuanere.

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Acadlan Scholarship Campaigners Report Excellent Progress

Very satisfactory progress in the Acmdlan scholarship fund- roising campaign sponsored by the 5t. Thomas Aquinas Society is re- ported by the volunteer organiz- ers. Contributions from the rural parishes of the Diocese have now reached the sum of 80.000.

In the Charlottetown and Souris parishes the campaign opens this week, with solicitations starting on Nov. l4. -

TmQjOCBl objective of the cam- paign is $50,000. and the sponsors are very appreciative of the gen- erous response so far. The fund will make scholarship opportuni- ties available for all Acadian youths in the Province.

lML Allison’s P.E.l.

Club Meeting

SAOKVIIJE. N- B-Bilection of Qfllcfif! highlighted the first meet- ing of Mount Allison's Prince Ed- ward Island Club held last week. Dr. D. W. MacLauchlan. Dean of Men. was chosen as honorary president. For their Faculty Ad- visor the club picked Prof. Frank Binns of the ringlneerins Depart- ment. William 'l‘urner, of 0'l..eary. a Junior science student, took over the duties of president with Christine King of Charlottetown as vice-president. Vodia MacKay of Albany and Al Turner of O’- Leary were chosen as secretary and treasurer respectively.

ALCOHOLICS GROUP DIET!

MONTREAL, Oct. l/i -- Most of the essentials of decent living and the fundamental prin- ciples of Alcoholics Anonymous are contained in the Lord's Prayer with which all meetings of the organisation close, a doctor from Rutland, Vt. and former Montreel rmide-nt, said last night at the fourth anniversary dinner of the Montreal Groups of A.A. in the legion Memorial Building, Moun- tain street.

T119 mutufl dd uagllilktifm U‘ former drunksrds, which now has a membership o! about $0 in i2 groups in the Montreal district, was praised as a "character bulld- lng device" by another speaker, a women from Dublin, N11. who said that she drank herself into a psychopathic ward in l6 Years of excess after her father gave her a drink of wine when she was l5. The third speaker, from Bora- toga Springs. N.Y., who described himself as "a drunk in sober sus- pense," said he was convinced that "God makes A.A. work".

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THECENTRAL PGUARDIAN

This column ts reserved for new: v! local interest- lnat advertising of a newly suture may be inserted at live cents a word, strictly pey- able in adverse;

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BIB-l- JOBNBTON’! LADIES’ WEAR-New shipment rail Dress- es. Bargain prices.

IIILISBORO JUNIOR FARM- ERS meeting at Ralph Raynei-‘a Monday night, B o'clock.

HOYT’! BEAUTY SALON wants smart girl to learn hairdressing. __.s.

HOIIABD McINNW fitted Footwear at 175 Queen street.

DRESSES arriving daily at ‘rho Fashion Shoppe, Great George St.

BOCK-A-BYE BABY ETS. - Speoial $1.00 at S .A. McDonald's Infants’ Dept. First Floor.

I08 THOROUGII CLEANING and Glazing job on Fur coats. money back guarantee if not sat- isfactory. Bette Eur Salon.

HUMIDII-‘IERS for hot water or steam radiation. Healthier homes. lower fuel bills. General Stove and Furnace, 181 Great George Street.

ABIIIVING DAILY — New Fur Coats, latest styles. We sell only the best from well known firms such as Model Fur and West Canadian Fur Co. Betts Fur Salon.

SPECIALS in Baby Jackets. Sheets and Carriage Covers at. S. A. McDonald's‘ Infants Dept.. First Floor.

QUARTERLY meeting Prince Ed- ward Island Registered Nurses’ Association at Mulberry Lodge, Summerslde, Tuesday, November 2nd, 3.00 p.m.

STBICKLAND-LEECO—The mar- riage tnok place on September 11, 1948, in the Presbyterian Manse. Murray Harbour North, of Mabel Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Leeco of Murray River to Floyd Oswald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Strickland of Cape Bear. Rev. Charles D. Henderson officiat- ed. She was attended by her sister, Miss Anne Leeco. The groomsman was Mr. Ray Stewart of Beach Point. The bride wore a gown of white faconne crepe with white accessories. Her only adornment was a gold locket given her by the groom. The bridesmaid wore a pink taffeta gown with black accessor- ies. Following the wedding supper at the home of the bride, the young couple left by motor for Green Gables on a short honeymoon trip.

Head of Hillsborough and Vicinity

Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Douglas and little son. Head of l-lillsborougli, were visitors to Charlottetown on Tuesday.

Mrs .Ra.lph Coffin 0f this district has returned home after spending the past two weeks in Boston.

Mr. Frank Myers. Head of Hills- borough, lost a. very valuable cow Just recently he had been offered the Ium of one hundred and thirty dollars for the animal.

A Masquerade Dance was held in Fanning Brook School on Monday . night, October 25th, where many young people of this district spent a very enjoyable time.

Mir. Plus McCarthy. Mount Stew- art. was a. visitor to this District recently.

Mr. Geddie Douglas and Mr. Harvey Douglas attended the Lib- eral Convention at Georgetown on Tuesday.

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Mr. Ernest Cameron, Head of Hiilsborough, has returned home after spending some time visiting relatives in Bostom-Hd. H.

CORNWALL, roux romr w. r.

‘Ilhe... Cornwall —- York .. Point. Women's Institute were entertained by Mrs. Kennison Macliinnon on Monday, evening. October 4th.

The meeting opened by singing the Institute Ode, followed by the Creed.

Roll call was answered by twenty members and four visitors.

The reports of the different committees, were then heard and discussed. _

Money was voted for the salva- tion Army. ‘ After the business meeting, Mrs. Hanan Howard, gave a lesson on conducting meetings. this was very much enjoyed, and it was decided to continue same at next meeting. An Original Contest, proved very interesting, put on by Mrs. Stanley Murray.

Two minutes silence was observ- ed, in honora- of s late member.

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ATYOUR SERVICE - Arolast Coll Cm Phone MI.

ELECTRIC RANGES, Rangettes and Hot Plates. General Stove and Furnace, 181 Great George Street.

A11. TYPES of coal heaters in- cluding famous “slow combustion" at General Stove and Furnace, 181 Great George St.

BIILCANO COSMETICS Expert will be at B. A. McDonald's, Nov- ember lst to 6th inclusive. Phone or call at Cosmetic Counter for ap- polntment,

SUPPER A SUCCESS-The sup- per in French River Hall, New London. on Wednesday evening last, served by the ladies of Gcddlc Memorial Church in aid of the church repair fund. was a. grand success, the sum of $136 being re- alized. This amount was boosted n 800d deal by Mr. James Cousins. one of the congregation who, when buying his fifty cent supper ticket laid down a fifty dollar bill and said “keep the change." lt was an ancestor of Mr. Cousins, also called James. who was named. as one of the trustees of the church property more than one hundred years ago. People from many outside points were present and pas-took of the excellent re- past, Summerside. Borden, Ken- HIYIEWR. Margate, Seaview, Caven- dish. Rustico and other places be- ing represented.

WEDDING BELLS —— ‘The mar- riage of Alice. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, Vernon River and Mr. Frederic Robert Fumess, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Milton lihirness, Vernon, took Place at the Vernon River United Church on October 27th. at 7 o'- clock in the evening. Rev A. B Weir was the officiating clergy- man. The bride, givenin marriage by her father looked Winsome in the conventional ivory satin cut on princess lines with veil falling from a. halo headdress. She car- ried an army bouquet of American Beauty roses. Her only attendant was her sister Beulah who was at- tractively gowned in a floor length dress of pink slicer. She carried pink roses. The groomsman was Mr. lvan Wood. The ushers were Mr. Victor Wilson and Mr. Weston Maclieod. During the signing of the register, Mrs. James Gillis sang "Because” effectively. -The marriage was witnessed by a large number of friends and relatives After the service a reception was held at. the home of the bride's parents. The young couple went on a short motor trip. They will reside at. Vernon. They have the best wishes of the whole commun- ity for their future happiness. Pre- vious to her marriage the bride was tendered a shower. The pres- ents, together with other wedding gifts, were numerousuuseful and valuable.

SPRING PARK SCHOOL

Honor Roll for September October .

Grade X.—1, Mary Mz-Biroy and Shelia Maclnnls, equal; 2, Marjorie Gamester; 3, Kenneth Wigvnore.

Grade IX.—1. Helen Cameron; 2, Harvey MaoKlnnon; 3. Shirley Stewart.

Grade VIII-l, Wendell Burke; 2, Roma. Good; 3, Georgie Doiron.

Grade VII.—1, Basil Phillips; 2. Louise Kelly; 3, Kathryn Beck.

Grade VI.-—1, Errol Nicholson; 2, Adeline Weeks; 3, Boyd Good.

Grade V.-1. Mary Johnston; 2, Florence Douglas; 3. Francis Burke. Grade IV.-1, Freddie Burke; 2, Elizabeth Riggs; 3,’ Harold Rodd. Grade IIL-l, Adeline Beck; 2. Jane Campbell; 3. Cyril Gallant. Grade Il.—1, Gloria MacKinnon; 2, Pamela Shaw; 3, Stanley Ban- derson.

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Principal: Claude W. Wood. Vice-Principal: Winnifred Hayter Assistant: Mrs. Blanche Martin. Assistant: Elinor MacDonald. Assistant: Donalda MacDonald. Assistant: Roma Rodd.

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Mrs. Macliwen invited the members to her home for the hbvembcr meeting, when roll call, will be answered with "Your flrstl baby photograph."

A delicious lunch was served by Mire. Msokinnon. assisted by the Cornwall ladies.

The meeting closed with God

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Fall Session Island Presbytery

The fall meeting of the Prince

Edward Island Presbytery o! the United Church of Canada was held Tuesday, October I. in the Hearts Memorial Hall of Trinity United Church, Charlottetown. The Chairman, Rev. R. E. Veasey, Murray Harbour, presided. About sixty Ministers and Lay- nren were present. Members of the Executive of the Woman's Miss- ionary Society were present for the devotions, which were capafi conducted by Rev. T. G. Head, Hampton.

It was moved, seconded and carried that all members of other Presbyteries, and any other visit- ors present, be invited te-sit and correspond. '

The Secretary, Rev. W. A. Mac- Quarrle, Bouris, read the docket which was, on notion, adopted.

The minutes of the last. regular session, and of the Executive of Presbytery were read and approved, after certain corrections had been made.

Rev. L M. Murray, Kensinglon, was appointed Assistant Secretary, and Rev. J. H. MacCallurn, York, Reporter for the day.

A letter of thanks was read from ‘Rev. A. D. Stirling, express- ing his thanks to Presbytery for the presentation of a gift in recognition of the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the Ministry.

Mr. Ian Morrison. son of Rev. J. I. Morrison, Hunter River, and Mr. H. L. Donald, Malpeque, were received as candidates for the Ministry.

It was moved by Rev. D. Wallace MacPherson, St. Peter's, and see- orlded by Rev. Edward MacVicar, Pownal, that the Secretary be given authority to give the Con- veners of Committees all corres- pondence dealing with those com- mittees, at least two weeks in pd- vance of the meeting of Presby- tery.

Rev. John I. Morrison. Hunter River, having retired from the active work of the Ministry, mem- bers of Presbytery expressed ap- preciation of his long years of faithful service to his church, and his feilowmen.

" The Treasurer. Rev. George Ayers, Summerside, then gave his report.

Reports of the inductions of the Hews P. A. Fitzpatrick, R. H. Baxter, and A. C. ‘Fraser into the Pastdral Charges of Alberton, Bideford, and Valleyfield respect- ively were given by the Revfla l‘. R. Woodside. W. G. Dickson and R. E. Vessey. These brethern were cordially welcomed to the fellow- ship of the Court, and each re- plied briefly.

Presbytery expressed its sincere regret at the continued serious illness of the Rev. J. R. Skinner. Many members present spoke feel- ingly of the many and varied services rendered the church and other organizations by Mr. Skinn- er, and of his friendly, and effici- ent co-operalfon in every good and worthy cause.‘

Mr. W. E. Brooks gave a fine report on the work done by the Layrnan's Association.

Rev. Dr. l-LC. Rice introduced Rev. W. E. Dudley who is supplying at Trinity, Charlottetown, until next year. The Chairman extended a sincere welcome to Dr. Dudley who replied flttingly.

Calls were received from Hunter River w Rev. Howard Christin. St. John, N. 3., and from Trinity, Charlottetown, to Rev. H. E. D. Ashford, Calgary, Alberta.

The -next item was one of un- usual interest: the report of the Commissioners to General Council, held in September at Vancouver, B. C. The Rev. George Gough, Cavendish, gave m fntenstinl. thrilling and comprehensive talk on the ten dai’ meeting of General Council, stressing the great. work the church is doing at home and abroad, and the great task which yet confronts it. in brinllfll men to Christ. Brief remarks were made concerning the General Council by the other Commissioners Rev. W. A. MacQ/uarrie, Rev. A. B. Weir, Rev. L. M. Murray, Senator J. E. Sinclair, and Mr. Justice G. J. Tweedy.

AT 12.30 p.m. Presbytery adjourn- ed te rs-convene st 230 p.m. The Chairman pronounced the Bene- diction. »

At 230 p.m. the Presbytery re- sumed its session, with the Chair- man, Rev. R. ll. Veaeay, pres . Rev. M. K. Charmed, Ooirnw , offered prayer.

Mr. Justice G. J. Tweedy Bren introduced Maior D. L. Mathielen,

tery on behalf Emergency Fund for Britain. In a few well chosen wards the speak- er outlined the purpose and plan of the Fund.

Rev. 5 J. Boyce, Gecrueiewn, who recently returned to the Isl- and from a six-week's visi. to his former home in England. spoke of the great need of the United Emergency Fund fur Britain. and he strongly endorsed the remarks of Males- Msthioson. The Chairman extended to Major Mathleeon the thsnh of Presbytery, and the Court expressed its sympathy for and support of the project.

Rev. W. l. Green, Stanley Bridge, spoke on the Amsterdam Confer- ence. Mr. Green emphasized the

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Rev. Wm. T. Mercer. Mt. Stewart, then reported to the Presbytery on the Crusadefs Cavalcadc held in ‘Trinity Church, Charlottetown, in September. In his very excellent report Rev. Mr. Mercer announced that all expenses had been met, and that there was a substantial balance on hand. R-ev. K. G. Sulli- van moved. and Rev. A. S. Adams seconded that Presbytery extend a hearty vote of appreciation to the Cavalcade Committee, Rev. Wm. T. Mercer, Chairman; Rev. D. W. MacPherson, Secretary; Mr. Justice G. J. Tweedy, Mr. Sidney T. Green, and to all others who in any way helped to make Cavalcade the outstanding success it was. The minds and hearts and lives of those fortunate enough to share in the work and activities of the Cavalcade were enriched and en-nobled, and strengthened by the wondrous story there un- folded in story, song. and picture of the saving, redeeming love of the Saviour of the world for sin- ful man.

A sincere welcom was tended to Mr. C. H. Black who has recent- ly recovered from a lengthy ill- ness. Mr. Black is an interested and devoted layman of the church, and makes a very worthwhile contribution to it's life and work. ’l‘he following Conveners then re- ported for their committees: Rev. D. W. MacPherson for the Miss- ianary and Maintenance Fund: Rev. K. G. Sullivan for Christian Education; Rev. L. M. Murray for Education and Students; Rev. A. S. Weir for Church Property; Rev. George Gough for Evangelism and Social service; Rev. S. J. Boyce for Pensions; Rev. A. S. Adams for Missionary Education; Rev. Ralph Wagner for Pastoral Relat- ions; and Rev E. R. Woodside for Home Missions.

These reports were varied and interesting, and provoked much dis- cussion.

Rev. Edward MacVicar. Interim- Moderator of the Belfast-Belle River charge reported for that Charge. Mr. MacVicar spoke very

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ll. S. To Continue Parachuting Food

(By The Canadian Press)

FIELD. Nfld.. Oct. 28 -Parachuting of food to United States radio repeater posts will continue until the Newfoundland rail strike is settled, U. S. Al: Force officials said here today.

Operation "Vlttles Drop" started Oct. 2i, 10 d-ays after the strike began, when 2260 pounds of food was dropped to isolated posts nor- mally supplied over the railway.

If the strike is prolonged the operation will eventually supply lnine outposts scattered across the lIsl-and. The posts maintain the unique long-lines system by which telephone communication from

Ilaliiax Mayor In Apple Battle

HALIFAX, Oct. Sli-(CPL {Mayw J. E. (Gee) Ahern tonight critical of City Home superinten- dent A. E. Ettingcr for a statemenl that Nova. Scotle apples were not a good buy.

"Mr. Ettinger’s statement was not authorized," the Mayor declar- ed. “It was ill-founded and ill-ad- vised. Halifax has no fault to find with Nova Scotia apples and we will continue to buy them."