RC!-I 18. 1954 he...-

fine Iurnoui On Si. PilII'I”CIi.S Day

vmnbcrs of the Benevolent Irish 7,61,. were given high praise Dfmagy when Rt. Rev. Patrick ifhlaliliri paid tribute to them for Wrcir -dork over the years as they lfciidcd Solemn High Mass at St. Dl,.ns'.:iii's Basilica yesterday morn- the occasion of the cele- oz st. Patrick's Day. ev. Corcoran was the De on Reginald Phelan was the Present in the Sanc- Rt. Rev. Gregory Mur-

1:1,: 0" lifatioli rriniicls grid Rev. nib-Deacon.

.mA.v were , C.Ss.R.. Rector of Holy Re- lyiniri Parish, and Rev. Clarence

Rnvlic. Th? annual parade, one of the

visrr Ill-STYLE ltuLLl.Nl-Jny leak Great George Street. Every ctyle Hi-style.

s'r. rarnlcics on rat FOR veuznans -rm. Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion B-E-S-14.. yesterday visited all the veterans in the P. E. 1. Hospital. Charlottetown Hospital, Provincial Smatorium. Provincial Iniirmairy, Beach Grove Inn and Falconwood. Under the efficient convenership of Mrs. Robt. Sutherland, gaily decorated boxes of home-made cookies and candy were personally delivered to each veteran.

FUNERAL AT BROOI(FlELD- The funeral -of Wilfred Wood was held from his late residence on

mgrsl in recent years. was held ..,f,., the club rooms on Grafton L.-rm: with I brief stop at the Ui'lllli.ll)ll, where Mr. John Hogan. pwslllflll. of the society laid I ixltrllh. The parade was under com- lllillld of Marshal Leo ,Dowling, r. Alter Mass the parade con- hd m Radio Station CFCY .'.n.-;vc- liic president made his brief annual spccch commemorating st.

my-gr-k's Day. M.liv. letters and telegrams werc -,-(fHi'lI from other branches

:..lfI)llL'.llOlll. North America and H... road at the short business ,..:,-mil uliich followed the parade.

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(tRliwLAND. Ont, (CP)-Police .,m ;;:.:ll;!e to explain lion-athief ,m.-in rntcr a coal company here

illl it window within ralige ollicrwisc efficient watch me, tethered on a 30-foot lcash. rlir Office was ransacked but the 2'.'.::.dcr lcft empty-handed. L

"HOWARD MclNNIS

l"I'I'I'ED FOOTWEAR 'i'..'- Queen St. - Currie Bldg.

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2 DEATHS

50:: Per Insertion

BIRTHS

l.v'.:i:vI Hosptal on March 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Smith, Hunt- ri-s R:vr:r, a daughter, 6 lb. 2 oz.

l'0i)i.l.-At P. E. 1. Hospital on lfnrrh 16, 1954, to Mr. and Mrs. lainvs A. Poole, Souris, n daugh- rr. Br.-rtlia. Anne. '1 lbs. 1 oz.

lI.14'D(I.VALD - At the King's l7ounty llospital on March 16, to tlr. and Yilrs. John Alfred Mac- Immlri, Newport. 1 son. George 2.3 ')'n, uclght 3 lbs, 3 025.

ltFAIllliI.V-At the King's County

Montague. weight 10

.llr:. Pirston Peardon, a son, Boyd Ashley, lbl. 'l Ms.

'h- naarns

IIIILIIR-At the 9.2:. Island Hos- pim: on March 17th, 1954. Barry Rrgmald. infant son of Mr. ilris Reginald Butler. North River.

LIJFILRGEY-At Clinton. March 17. lit":-i, Mrs. n ltrr 91st year. Remains will be tnhvarded from Davison's Funeral linrrw this evening to the home at Mr daughter. Mrs. Elmer Cot- um, l'linton. where funeral ser- vrn will be held on Friday at 2 ran. interment in the Baptist Wllflery. Central Bcdeque.

IIICKIESON-The remains of the one creelmm MacArthur Dickie- ion- who died suddenly at Toronto. ontazio. on March 16. 1954. will lrr.l'0 in Hunter River Friday evcinng, March 19th and will be Mmtycd to the home of his par- "lls. Mr. and Mrs George Dick- lrson, New Glsuow. Funeral will 'nke place at New Glasgow on March 21 at 2:30 p.m. from the New Glasgow Christian Church. INIIIQEIIINII; in the New Glasgow cemetery.

.N.II. Maclean

UNDERTAKEB EMBALMER

Charlottetown and North Wiltshlro

DIAL 5549 '

. TIIE IIENNESSEY FUNERAL IIUME

I1 Kent St.

W. 1. BROWN I Funeral Director

I32I DIII 110' 24 Hour Ambulance Service iplmlfied. Courteous servfeo

ET CHARLOTTITOWN FUNERAL HOME

78 liiuston st. nun. sou

Complete Funeral end Ambohooe Service - Director - loans : ol.Aoi.n

isisiirii .- At til? Prince Edward

'.lnsp.inl. on March 17, to Mr. and

and

Fcnwlck Lcfurgey

Wednesday afternoon and was llafilely attendedf. Rev. Lawrence Blalkle. Rev. Donald Nicholson and Rev. Mr. Piercey conducted the services. The poll bearers were Messrs. Archie Johnston, Russel Nicholson, Nelson Moore, Goldon Dollar, Donald Campbell and Murdock Maosween. Burial was in Highfield Cemetery. Meni- bers o-f the L.O.L. conducted scr- vlce at the grave.

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN YOUNG PEOPLE - A lively group of Cen- trai Christian Church Young Peo- ple mct together in the annex for at social Tuesday evening. The room was decorated with shzim- rocks and the girls dressed in green. The program was started with a "Name It” contest won by Wendell Stevenson. some of the other games and contests which were rt great deal of fun were: Cat and Mouse, Pass The Hut and Irish Blarney. The Young People were led in their games by June Moore and Eleanor Murray as- sisted by Helen Stevenson and Myrna Arthur. The Young People were caught in several of their most hilarious moments by Alan Dunbar with his flash camera. A dvlicious ltlnch was served by live girls wearing Shamrock hats. A cake was made especially for the occasion with the words "Coti- gratulatlons Boys" written on it. the congratulations being given to the boys for winning the attend- ance contest.

1'. III. C. A. SERVICE - Stun- ley Iligh. the well known writer and world traveller. has paid : great tribute to Y.M.C.A. VVoi'lil Service in an article appearing currently in ”Rcader's Digest". Dr. High says ”:i handful of men with n II-'lll(.IIllI of money are cre- ating some bright spots in the old world's future." As an aux- iliary of the Christian church. it is fitting that the Y.M.C.A. has .i missionary pgograni, known as "World Service". Every Associa- tion on this Continent strives to support this work, and the Char- lottetown Association has always provided some financial support. However several groups in the local "Y"'and a few inierestczl Citizens. provided 5200.00 in lflillt for this misslonliry program. The Maritime: is represented in this work through Earle Buckley. of Saint John, N.B., and his work in Japan is noted. Mr. Buckley has introduced a new idea in physi- cal education which is used ex- tensively in many crowded areas of Japan. Earle is well known In the Maritime.-l and his brother Clair. is Physical Education Sno- rcfary on the Halifax Y.M.C.A. staff.

j NEW OPERA PLANNED

LONDON, (AP)-8adler's Wells Theatre is planning I. new opera based on Somerset Maughanrs novel "The Moon and Sixpence". Composer John Gardner is work- ing on the music. Author Patrick Terry will write the libretto.

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TICKETS FOR

St. PATRIUNS PLAY

March 18 "Mdct Shane For A Change" On Sale Today At CANTWELUS PHARMACY Whelan Building, 175 Grafton Street i 9 a..m.-5 p.m.-Dial 5132 This evening at Community Centre I Don't delay-tlckcfs are

ciaiirnntiunniiiiiii Visits Here In Inieresis Of

Duich Seiilers

A representative of the Nether- lands Embassy l.n Ottawa, Mr. J Athmer was in Charlottetown yesterday on official business. Mr. Athmer is assistant to Dr. A. S. Tulnmari. Agricultural Attache at the Embassy.

He is interested in the welfare of the numerous Dutch agricult- ural immgrants who have come to this Province in the past few years. and in the possibilities of settling more- of them on the Is- land in the years to come. Yesterday morning he had an interview with Premier A. W. Matheson, and later talked with the Hon. C. C. Baker. Minister of Agriculture. and Mr. S.C. Wright. sen.lor agricultural fieldman for the Province.

At noon he called on Mr. C. Lincoln Dewar, secretary of the P. E. Island Federation of Agricult- ure.

In the afternoon Mr. Athmer spent some time at the local Na- tional Einployment Omce. The local office cooperates with the Canadian Department of Citizen- ship and Immigration in the ploccmcnt of Dutch agricultural lvorkcrs in King's and Queen's Counties.

Mr. Athmcr let it be known that his Government thinks high- ly of this Province as a. new home for Holianders, who wish to leave their own country, which suffered so greatly from the war. He add- ed that the Dutch immigrants who had arrived on the Island liked the country and the people. Durzng his visit he found time to men. a number of Hollandcrs who have been living in the Province for some time.

Late in April the Director of Emigration Services at TheHague. J.A.U.M. Van Grevenstein, will conic to Charlottetown, while making a trans-Canada tour. He will make this city one of his longest and most important stop-

ping points. At that time. all of the Dutch people residing in the Province

will be invited to a meeting to be held in the Canadian Legion Hall. and the local bra.nch of the Can- adian Citizeznship Council. and the Canadian Legion Women's Auxiliary will co-operate in giving the distinguished visitor a recep- tion

Accompanying Mr. Athmer.l'e5- tcrd.ay's visitor from the Dutch Embassy, was Mr. V. C. Chisholm of the Department of Citizenship and Immigration. Halifax. Mr. Chisholm visits this Province practically cveryimonth, and has done valuable work in arranging the zirrivfil. of many farm labour- ers to the Province.

Lion; Club Meeting Held

of the Char- was held in evening with 1st vice chair-

A regular meeting lottelowli Lion Club the Queen Holcl last Lion Jack Stevenson man presiding.

The highlight of the meetinl

was the presentation of a talking- book machine to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind received by the CNIB flcld secret- ary. R. B. Yandy. Mr. Y,a.ndy ex- pressed his sincere appreciation to the members of the Charlottetown Lion's Club for this gift and said it would be placed on loan to some deserving blind person in Prince Edward Island, He further stated that the C.N.I. B. malniained a library of some 1,- 400 talking books which are com- plete stories recorded unto records and can be borrowed without charge by any blind person who owns or has possession of a talk- ing book machine.

Mr. Yandy said that their efforts in raising the funds for the pur- chase of this machine would be rewarded in the knowledge .that a slghilcss person would be enabled .u i','.'(:l;ll read without seeing.

l(ii;g I.l'.lll Tom Edgctt was ap- pointed by the Cltib to repruent the Charlottetown Lions on the P. E. I. Advisory Board to the Can- adian National Institute for the Blind. As requested by the Instit-

golng fast.

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The old pieces

really gorgeous grape leaf fruit h plate is just 95 cents and the deep, rich glaze--the soft and heen admired through the years.

Wedgwood "Grccn Glaze" for your from the China Department of run Swirling beauty In A cloud of houf one of the delnly. nrrlved in the Ladios' Wear

there's always a rash of gay (call those Important parties. of Evening Gowns-there are You have to see them for yourself

skirt of floating not took my fancy own of starlight blue brocade w

lng. of special event fashions. . . at HoIman's it will be well worth

can not a pcrmnncntly pleated. pure tracilvc slide. 79 cents gels you n

sTORE N

hut the new. pieces are for your enjoyment and use. . . Departments of I-loIman's in (iliarlntleiown and in Summerside authentic copies of the henuliful Wedgwood "Grccn Glnze" Pottery in tiny leaf plates. shell pliiii-s, full size snlnd plntcs, vine pitchers and a

other (Infinite coloring in this Wedgwood has

me in rt-cogiiition of the work that the Lions nre doing on behalf of the Island blind.

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nf WEDGWOOD "GREEN GLAZE" nrc collcclni's' liems

. The China have

The price for the tiny loaf- The

nvtl. prices nrc rclisonnblc too.

You'll want at least one piece of homo -now is the time to buy it or Holman Store.

fnnl not. . . . That will he you in

delightful EVENING GOWNS that have only now Dcparlmcnl. You know that when Winter ends, Lent is over and done with. and Easter dawns hright rind lovely;

vlly-you'll want A new Gown for

This very morning I looked over our array sizes from 12 to ill in the collection.

but one of delicate green with tis-

sue taffeta bodice and huge side pouifo combined with n floor-length

-- then more was another gorgeous lth mntrhing not skirt, and other

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romantic frocks in both floor and waltz length that are really entrenc- Thc prices range from 25.00 to . Make a special trip

39.95 in this marvellous collection to the Ladies' Wear your while!

For It touch of Spring visit lhe SCARF BAR In the 5 and 10 Depart- ment -here you will iclch up with Scarves and Ncckcrchlefs at such won. prices that ,V'Iill.II he truly amazed. huy you it solid rolnrori. pure silk. llny squnre

For instance: 25 cents will --:59 cents means you silk Nockcrchiof complete with lit- sheer delight of pure nylon In the

oblong style and 1.49 dresses you up in a large square of gully print-

ed pure silk with fine hand rolled

so Spring-like they'll really mnkn you in the 5 and 10 Department at Holman”:

Spring!

edges. The colors and designs are feel wonderful. The Scarf Bar ll one slop on the mod to

"Pwas a great day for the Irish and also at great night for the full house at the Holy Redeemer Coni- munity Ceptre where the Bene- volent Irlsh Society presented the three act comedy "Meet Shane For A Change" as 1 hlglilight in the day they celebrated. "Saint Pat- rick's."

The presentation was under the distinguished patronage of His Honour Lieutenant Governor T. W. L. Prowse and Mrs. Prowse. The Honourable Premier. A. W. Mathe- son and Mrs. Matheson, and His Worship Mayor David J. Stewart and Mrs. Stewart. the latter being represented by Councillor and Mrs. P. R, Mccormac and Mrs. McCor- ma.c due to absence from the prov- ince. The Llculenant Governor was attended at the performance by his Naval Aldc, Capt. J. J. Connolly, V. D

The production. which aroused interest and was mildly humorous from the opening lines, becarnc progresivrly so as scene after scene developed into hilarious com- edy which ceased only with tho fall

Photography

An R.C.M.P. officer from Alber- ton detachment, Constable J. R.l Sexton took top honors at tliel first Prince Edward Island Snloni of Amateur Photography. it was, announced by the Charlottetown Camera Club. The salon opens to- day in a four-day exhibition at' the Harris Memorial Gallery. l

Judging the 152 entries yester- day were Mrs. D. Gass. artist; Messrs. Don Sears and George Barter. professional photographers, who agreed that the show was commendable. revealing mu'6h pro- mising talent. I

Constable Scxtoirs pliotograplnl "Slum Sorrow," a sensitive study of a thin child pressing his weary head against a stone wall. took first place. He also took second prize with "Indian Profile”, a portrait of it sturdy Indian middle- aged man. Both pictures showed excellent lighting effects and hu- man ,intercst appeal. Another" honor. an honorable mention. was given to him for "The Black- smith."

Other prizes went to Miss Vera Beck. Montague, whose "Old Maid” placed third; Arnold Wightman, Montague, fourth place for "Be-l yond This Place"; and R. D. Don- nelly, Charlottetown. who placed fifth with "Encore"; as well as received honorable mention for a

Leadership course For W. I. Presidents

A Women's -Institute loltdcrsliip cottrse is being held at the Vocat- ional School. This course is held annually for District presidents to enable them to carry on their dis- trict oonventlons, giving dclegalcs a better knowledge of Institute work.

The course opened by registrat- ion altendeci to by Mrs. Neil Mathwon, who welcomed and in- troduced the presidents. Mrs. Mich- ael Doyle, president of P.E.I. w.1. presided. The singing of 0 Canada followed by the "Creed" was the next item on the program.

I-ion. C. C. Baker. Minister of Agriculture. spoke briefly to the ladies, complementing them on the work of Women's institutes.

At the afternoon session Mrs. Doyle explained the idea of the leadership course, Each district president gave a two minute talk on different subjects. A panel dis- cumion took place on duties of presidents, program planning. dut- ies and reports of secretaries.

A food display and demon- stration was very much enjoyed. this demonstration was prepared and explained by Mrs. Noll Mattie- son. 3

A display of Iumdirraft. glow making and weaving was very much enjoyed by all.

The cvcning session was presided over by Mrs. Laird, the past presi- dam. The meeting opened with singing the Institute Ode.

A very instructive talk was given by Mr. W. R. Shaw. Deputy Min- ister of Agriculture. Mr. Shaw's subject was "Whether Goest Thou, Agricola? J

A very interesting film was en- joyed by all. islory of Standardsi.

HAW ES.'

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Capacity Audience Enjoys Fine Irish Society Comedy

of the curtain on the last act. 3 Attention To Detail

A grut deal of hard work and attention to detail was in evidence throughout the rather long show. reflecting great credit on the entire cast and the experienced and com- petent Director, Mr. J. Plus (:51. laghan. C.D.A.

The insistent and spontaneous applause during the specialty ”Ir- ish Reels" by a group of children from st. Vincent's was an indica- tion of appreciation of their per- formance and a particular pull at the heart strings in keeping with the occasion.

The "Irish Double Dance" was also a splendid performance by the Robert's Sisters in costume and the step dance followed by the ever popular "Clog" by Ther- esa Doyle brought round. after round of applause as an apprecia- tion to dancers possessing unus- ual lair-nit. Aeneas Curley and Earle Clinton provided the dance music.

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Alberton -Resident Wins

Award

portrait of "Mr. Harrison"

The prize winners received valu- able photographic supplies, donat- ed by varlous local firms.

Honorable mention was also given in the following: George Lewis, ”Up in the All" and ”Old Mill Stream"; Roland Taylor. "In From the Deep": L. F. Mclnnis, "Oh, Santa. Claus"; "All Heaven and Nature Sing", and "Night Train"; G. R. Humphrey. "The Valley"; and Vic Pcpler, "Dignity."

Twenty eight amateur photo- graphcrs entered the competition, which the judges felt reveal good quality workmanship. Some im- provement could be made on com- position. said one judge, in order that to increase action in photo- graphs.

The showing is the Camera Club of Charlotte- town, which has been organized just over two years. It is open to the public today until Sunday.

other entries were made by C. E. Wolpcr (club president); W. D. Ives, H. M. Moore. Mac Irwin, Ross Hamilton, Jean MacDonald, Joan Johnston. Mrs. R. Donnelly, Joan Pcpler, Eddie MacDonald, Ida MacKay. Don Campbell, C. Gordon, George Wright, F. B. Srn.all, Anna MacLaren. D. Wedge, and Gilbert Clements. ,

iliiy Navy Man Guest Speaker AI Porlageilaiiiioba

Lit-utt-nant Joseph Manor of Charlottetown recently addressed the Portage. Manitoba Lions Club on the subject of the Canadian Navy and the role it is prepared to play in the event. of war according to A. news article in the Portage La Prairie daily newspaper.

The Charlottetown Naval Officer spoke about the possibilities of atomic submarine warfare and this work of both the United States and Russia in building atomic engines for submarine ships.

During his speech Lt. Mahar pointed out that the Canadian Navy was essentially el defensive force capable of sustaining an of- fensive agalnst enemy submarines the moment that hostilities should commence.

Following his address Lt. Mahar showed films on the training of lvnvzil Recruits. He was introduced to the meeting by Mr. Ivan Mac- Kenzie of Polrtgage La Prairie.

Lt. Mahar is a graduate of St. Dunslan's University and a son of Mrs. M. J. Mahar. 28 Victory Avenue. While at St. Dunst.a.n's he was nulstandrig in hockey and football circles. He graduated with his Bachelor of science De- grcc in 1950.

sponsored by

The session will open this morn- Illg hy singing The Island Hymn. Mrs. Doyle presiding. Tlir-re will be it discussion on district convention problems by different groups. Prcparrilions of resolutions for district conventions will be taken up. The leadership course will close at lI00ll

Mrs. Laurel Reynolds was intro- duced nl the afternoon session. Mrs. Reynolds will speak on Birds are Fun at the Auduboin Screen Show.