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..-BLOOMFIELI) yarn in stock. w, H. Burns, Malpequc.

..mtING YOUR CLEAN TIM- OTHY SEED and receive 10 cents n,, W. H. Burns. Malpeque.

..11AZAAll AND PANTRY SALE in spring Brook Hall, Wednesday. October 24th. Sponsored by st. ThOm03' Girls Auxiliary.

...KENSING'l'0N Credit Union Annual Meeting. Town Hall, Oct. 2.'trd. 3.30 P. M. New Insurance plan explained by special speaker.

-('lll'CKEN SUPPER. Bazaar. Bingo Games. Seven Mile Bay 1-lall. Wednesday. October 24th. Meals gcrvrrl 5.00 o'clock. 7.1 cents and :5 ccots. -POSTPONED Chicken supper ' Sea View Hall, frctn October 24th to Friday, October 26th. Sup- per beginning at 5 P. .-Vi. Adults 75 cents. Childrcit 50 cents.

-Rl-ISEIWE Tttcsday and Wed- ncsday. October 2.'ird and 2-ith. for

at. Paul's Church annual Supper, and Bazaar. to be held in the Church Basement. '

-BORDEN CHURCH SERVICE

simday, October 21st. at 3 P. M. in LP;!l0t1 Hall. Bible School at 3 PM Piiiycr Meeting and Bible Study Wednesday evening. Even-yoiic wol- come. Rev. D M. Fraser, Minister. -KENSINGTON United Church on-vii-cs Sundiiy, 0t'If)llf'l' 21st. Sunday School 10.00 H.111. svry'ii'v 1100 a.m.: eventing 7.110 p.m.; Hymn festival with four choiist taking part. Rev. L. M. liitirriiy. minister.

-NORTH BED!-IQUF. UNITED CHURCH Service Sunda,v. Octobcr "lst. Freetown 11.00 A M. Trav- e..ers Rest 7.30 P. M. W M S. Thankoffering service. Miss Louise Callbeck. guest speaker. No ser- vice in North Bcdcque. Rev. V. Kenneth Campbell, Minister.

-RADIO LICENSE CASES - Before Magistrate R. S. Hinton. I(C.. in Summerside on Thurs- day 54 persons appeared for fail- ure to have a radio license. All were from west of Slll'1ll1i('rSlfleI and all were fined S2 and costs and ordered to purchase llCEl'lS(S. -5

-ALBERTON sC0l'T MEET-i ING -- Alberton Boy Scottts lielcll their regular weekly meeting last night. The main topic of t.hc meeting was preparatloii for zip- ple-day today. Districts were as- aigned to patrols, and hopes are high to exceed the good showing made last year. The Cub Pack which was organized this your will be assisting.

-DEANERY SERVICE - The deanery service was held in St. Luke's Anglican Chttrch. 0'l.eary Corner on Thursday night. hcin: St Luke's Day, and the name day of the church. Preacher was Rev. J T. Ibbott of St.Paui's Anglican Church. Charlottetown. Clergy of the daanery conducted the ser- vices which were followed by a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Webb.

-FIINEIIAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of the late Mrs. And- rew Blaoquiere was held yesterday morning from her late residence on Market Street to st. Paul's Church where Rcquicm Mass was celebrated by Rev. Joseph Lcciair. The last. rites at the grave were performed by Rt. Rev. G. .1. Mac- Lvllan. V.G. The poll-bearers were Messrs. Robert Phillips, John Arscnault, Arthur Perry. Jnscpli Miii-Donald, Emanuel Gallant and Verno Gallant.-S.

-BRIDE-T0-BE ENTERTAIN- ED-Mlss Irene Smnllmnn of

Summerslde was the guest of honor at a surprise miscellaneous shower at the home of Miss Mable Kelly when it number of Wthds gathered on Tuesday ove- htruz. The party took the form of a treasure hunt when the bride- lo-bc found it necessary to search for lovely gifts. which attached 10 string were hidden in differ- ent parts of the home. Music was "ll0.ved after which fl buffet lunch was served by the hnslcss gssisied by Miss Betty Murrny--

r-COURT AT ALB!-IRTON - There were 13 cases on the docket It the Albcrton Court Home yes- terday. October 19th. with amis- trstc R. S. Hinton. KC. presiding.

Three cases under the Temper- tince Act were heard. A de- fcndant. from Tlgnisn was ad-

Mlrncd. the second from St. Ecl- Wtrds was fined 25 dollars and Costs and the third from Tignlsh Wls fined 20 dollars and costs. tln-i tier the Highway Traffic Act one PM? from o'1.c-ary. one from Unionvale and one from char- lottetown all were given nominal

"new seven charges under the "die Act-non possession of a radio license-were also given

nominal fines. L

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-RESERVE November 14th for Kensington Presbyterian Church Supper.

-UOMPETENT Complete In- surance service. W. Boyd Bealrsto, Kenslngton. ,

-CAPE TRAVERSE meeting In the Gospel Tent Lord's Day at 8 p.m. All welcome.

-RESERVE Wednesday. Oct- ober 24th for Chicken and Ham Supper in Hamilton Hall.

-THE LADIES Social Club of the Christian Church will hold A pantry sale at 1-lolmans, 3.00 pm. Saturday. October 20th. -f-:NGAGE.VlENT- Mrs. Ernest L. Clarke. Summersltle announ- cos the engagement of her daugh- ter, Ernestccn Margaret to L.A.C. John M. Paynter, son of Mr. an-.l Mrs. Orville Paynter, Long River. niarriage to take place on Novem- ber 7th.

-MARRIED MAN wanted to live on .property close to Sum- nicrside for winter months. Free house rent and' most fuel and moderate monthly stipend for small amount work required. Ap- ply in writing to P. O. Box 69. Summerside.

-I-.'NGAGEitIENT.-Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Cairns," Freetown, wish to announce the engagement of their eldest datighter Ida Helen to Vernon Lloyd son of Mr. and Mrs. Stirling S. Millar, Kelvin Grove. Mttrriagc t.n take placeiin North Bedrque United Church Saturday. November 10th. at. six-thirty P. M.

-KENSINGTON -I BURLING- TON AND NI-71V LONDON Anglic- an Churches Sunday, October 21st 1951. The twenty second Sunday after Trinity. Children's Day. St. Mark's, Kensington. Sunday School 6.30 P. M. Evensong 7.30 P. M. St. Stephen's. Burlington. Even- 5013'Z 2.30 P M. St. Thomas', New London. Sunday School 9.30 A. M. Holy Communion 1030 A M. Rev Robert Coupland.

--IS ENTERTAINED - Miss Helen Sr-hurman. superintendent of the Prince County Hospital and the staff entertained at tea on Fritltiy afternoon and present- cd Mrs. Fred Wright, who has been on the office staff for the past few years. with R Parker 51. The presentation was by Miss Norma Craig. Mrs. Wright is leaving to spend some time in '1'nronto. the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Osborne.-S.

- ALBERTON HOSPITAL AID - The October meeting of the Western Hospital Ladies Aid was held at the nurse's home last even- mg with the president. Mrs. C.R. Profit. presiding. Eleven members answered roll call. Minutes of the last meeting were read and adopt- ed. The financial report showed a balance of sf4n.20. Ways and means to'raise funds were discussed and it was decided to hold a bingo in the Nurses Home on Wednesday evening, October 24th.. each mem- ber to bring an article for same. There being no further buriness. Mrs. Brydon Smith moved the ad- journment. Refreshments were served by the hospital staff.

- KINETTE CLUB MEETS - The regular meeting of the Kin- ette Club of Summerside was held on Thursday evening at the

home of Mrs. Lawrence Doyle and the lunch hostesses were Mrs. Alex Macllae. Mrs. Elmer

Murphy and Mrs. Harold Mclver. The members were pleased to learn that their president, Mrs. llarry Dickie, is much improved in health following a recent op- eration nnd expects to be with them at the next meeting. it was decided to hold a pantry sale on November 2nd and plans were discussed for operating the check- ing booth at the Kinsmen harvest ball on Tuesday evening. It was also decided to purchase a wreath for Remembrance Day. After the business was completed the mem- bers enjoyed themselves with several games of bingo. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Charles Hogan.-S

Personals

-Leading Seaman Jack Kelly. R.C.N.. is returning to the naval base at Moncton. N.B.. after spending a week with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Kelly. Sum- meraide.-S

POULTRY

BUYING LIVE FOWL- CIIICKENS and CAPONS DAILY

Crooked breast bones and blisters taken as Number One Poultry, when you sell here. No Grading. Paying Top Market Prices.

Flt WADMAN. Kenslugton

On, Sunday. October 21st, the United Church congregation at Al-berton will celebrate the 120th anniversary of its founding. Rev. A. S. Weir of Pownal.-president of the Maritime Conference and a former pastor will be guest speaker and special music will be rendered by the choir under direction of Mr. C.R. Leard.

The minister. Rev. A. R. Wal- lis. will conduct the services. There will be public worship at 11. a.m. and 7.30 pm. with a con- gregational fellowship service at 3 p.m. when a brief summary of the aims and activities of each organization in the church will be read from former ministers.

It will be a day of rejoicing in a great heritage and of looking forward with prayer and earnest endeavor to the tasks which lie ahead.

The edifice in which the United Church congregation at Al-berton assembles for worship each Sun- day was erectcd in 1856 and is an inheritance from the Presibyterian Church which in 1925 entered into union with the Methodist Church to form the United Church of Canada.

The beginnings of the Presby- terian Church in Alberton date back to 1831 when heads of four- teen families organized a congre- gation. These men were Alexan- der Bell, James Clark, Charles Craswell. John Forsythe. James Forsythe, John Gordon. Robert Gordon, William Hardy. Robert Hardy, James Hard3'..John Hew- itt, William -Warren. James Wells and John Wells. in 1835 the first elders were John Keir of Malpcque. They were John Gordon. father of the Erromanga martyrs. Robert Gor- don of Cascumpec, James For- sythe of Alberton. Robert Hardy of Kildare and Charles Gordon of Cascumipec.

About the time these elders were ordained a small church was built near what is now the old dock cemetery and it served as it place of worship for nearly twen-

ty years. In 1854 a larger build- ing was erected near the same place and finished outside. The

was almost finished. it was com- pletely destroyed by fire.

New Site

A site was then secured on the

of which is now Hilicrest ceme- tery. and the main body of the old Dock Church was erected. It is not known definitely when the building was completed but one may assume that it took several years as the finances of the con- gregation must have been severe- ly strained by the building oftwo churches in so short a period.

The first settled minister of the congregation was Rev. J. C. Sin- clair who served from 1834 to 1852. He was followed in 1855 by Rev. Allan Fraser. So far as is known there was at this time no Protestant church west of Lots to and 1l,and the territory served by Mr. Fraser was extremely large. Families were scattered and much of his travelling was done on horseback.

The hardship of ministering to so large a.fieid broke down his health and in 1870. at the early age of forty-five years. he pass- ed to his reward. Older people of the cbmmunity'can recall the affection. pride and respect, with which their parents spoke of Mr. Fraser. His gift of leadership won him a high place in l"res-bytery and in the councils of the great

Temperance movement of his day. He may will be regarded as

one of the pioneers of Protestant- ism in West. Prince County. Five years before his death the sec- tions of West Cape. Brae and Csmpbellton separated from his congregation to form a new one.

Circuit Connection

Rev. A. F. Carr became minis- ter in 1871. Shortly after his ar- rival A number of Methodists who, up to this time. had been attend- ing Presbyterian services". erected a church on the'slte now occupied by the United Church. and be- came part of I circuit which :1- ready existed. As the rules of the Methodist church did not permit long pastorates. no less than seven ministers were associated with Rev. Mr. Carr during his eighteen year pastorate in the Presbyter- ian church.

They were Rev. Levi Johnston. 1072-1070; Rev. Aquila Lucas. 1010-1878; Rev. Joseph sellers. 1318-lull: Rev. I-LR. Baker. 1881- 1003; Rev. M. E. Knight. 1083-

THE GUARDIAN. CHARLOTTETOWN

Anniversary Recalls Splendid Record 0f Christian Service

United Church at Alberton

1886; Rev. W. E. Reynolds. 1886- 1889

During this period churches were built in surrounding com- munities. leaving the parent Pres- byterian church at Alberton as Rev. Carr's only congregation. The circuit to which the Alberton

Methodist church belonged also underwent some changes and churches at Montrose. Minilne-

gash, Cascumpec and West Devon

ing at Aiberton from that time until the church union in 1925. Although this was a time when many different Protestant church- es were being built, it was a per- iod of r.iv:iiry in somcs places. the hiipplesi. rcliitinns always existed .hctvvccn ministers and people of the churches in Aiberton. When 'in due time choirs were organiz- ed in both churches the Presby- tcrians did not have anyone cap- able of directing the music and Mr. M. R. Lenrd. leader of the

byterian choir its well, without any gratuity whatsoever. He con- tinued to be leader of the Meth- odist choir until ('l11lr('l1 union. and of the United Church choir until his death. -

Succeeding Pastors

Rev. Mr. Carr was succeeded in the Presbyterian Church by Rev. J. K. Fraser, elder son of Rev. Allan Fraser who was or-

I 1Vhile Mr. following year. when the interior

top of a hill to the eaAtward. partl

dainetl to the ministry and in- lducted into his fnthers' church ,on August 26, 1891. The first ISunday of his ministry was murk- ed by another event of interest in line life of the congregation. On

Ordamed by ReV'lthaf. day an organ was first used

ifor service on the Lord's Day. Prior to this it had been used lfor midweek pt'tiyet' meetings but a tuning fork still set the pitch ifor psalms and hymns on the Sah- fhath. The first organist was Miss lMargnret Rogers. now Mrs. Cecil Stewart of Charlottetown. The 'olti high pulpit had been rcmoved las had doors from the news and, iduring Mr. Fraser's ministry. the church hall and choir loft were lbuilt. Until this time the choir shad sat in the gallery. Fraser was minister of the Presbyterian congregation 1891-1898 the Methodists were siicpherded by Rev. G. M. Fisher (1889-1890). Rev. William Lawson 1890-1893. Rev. Thomas Hicks 1893-1896, and Rev. John Gold- smith 1896-1900.

Following week of prayer ser- vices in 1896. conducted Jointly by Mr. Fraser and Mr. I-licks. there was a great spiritual awak- ening among their people. By re- quest the meetings were contin- ued a second week and. by fur-

ther request, for several more days. There was no excitement or unusual outward manifestation

but the Holy Spirit seemed to be present with power among the people and his work continued in their hearts.

While Rev. H. G. Graiz minis- tered to the Presbyterian: from 1899 to 1906. the ministry of Rev. Mr. Goldsmith to the Methodists continued and he was succeeded by Rev. W. J. Howard 1900-1901 and Rev. F. A. Wlghtman 1903- 1907. Next. in line of succession came Rev. George Miilar. 1907- 1919 and Rev. George A Christie 1920-1926 in the. Preshytcriain church. Their colleagues in the Methodist church were Rev. E. A. Westmoreland 1907-1911. Rev. H. S. B. Strothard 1911-1915. Rev. G. F. Dawson 19151917. Rev. E. E.

Styles 1917-1920. Rev. W. S. God- frey 1920-1924 and Rev. Henry A. Brown 1924-1926. Church Union

On June 10. 1925. both con-

gregations became part of the

United Church of Canada. with the exception of some members of the Presbyterian Church who did not. wish to enter the union.

in 1926 the former Methodist church was moved eastward to another lot and became the

church home of those Presbyter- ian: who did not enter union. The old Dock church was moved to the site previously occupied by the Methodist church and is now the United Church of Canada in Alberton.

Since 1926 ministers of the con- gregation have been Rev. J. R. Miller 1926, Rev. A. S. Weir 1926- 1934, Dr. George Ross 1934-19:16, Rev. M. K. Chnrmnn. 1936-1941. Rev. G. N. Somcrs 1941-1943. Rev. J. M. Fraser 194.1-1948. Rev. P. A. Fitzpatrick 1948-1951. The present minister. Rev. A. R. Wallis, was inducted in July. 1951.

Alberton congregation gave to the Presbyterian Church in Can- ada its first martyrl. On the east wall of the church. above the old Gordon pew in a bronze tab- lot: which reads: "In honoured memory of two mlsslonarlcl from this conarention. Georn Nicol

were served by the minister liv-.

Methodist choir. trained the Prcs- .

Deanery Meeting Al Alberlon

'1"-he Rilrldeclnll Chapter of the Deanery of Prince Edward Island met in the St. Peter's Church Rectory on Thursday afternoon, October 13th. The meeting was presided over by Rev. A. E. Pier- cey. the rural dean. Present were: Rev. Canon E. M. Malone. DD, Rev. J. T. Ibbott. Rev. W. Cl. Hogg all of Charlottetown. Riev. R. W. B. Coupland. Kensington, um ven. enable (3. R. Harrison. Summer. side. Rev. L. A. Dignan. Portland, Hon. Capt. the Rev. W. J. Phillips. home on leave from the 27th Brigade. and Rev. J. R. McMahon, Alberton, secretary of the chapter.

A motion-of appreciation of the services rendered by Rev. Stanley

Armstrong of C1-apaud. to the church in Prince Edward Island and particularly in connection

with the church center at cm. paudv 1”! passed with regret that his departure from P. E. I. and best wishes for his happiness and success in his new parish at Day- SDHHK. Lune-nlmrg County, N, 5,

Business in connection with the wori: of the church in P. E. I.. was discussed.

Thanks were expressed to Mrs. J.'.R. McMahon and Mrs. w. J. Phillips. who assisted her for the wonderful dinner served members of the chapter. The chapter ad- journed to meet again early in January.

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town of Summerside will bring their children in by train, and of- ficials in charge feel that there will be considerable response to the questionnaire sent out to rural school teachers to ascertain the numbers of their pupils who can be brought to the city.

The Canadian Legion and Daughters of the Empire will also occupy specially reserved places, as well as the nurses of the var- ious hospitals and Sanatorium. along with their patients.

If any fraternal organizations or other groups wish a spot reserved along the route of march. this will be provided upon application to Brig. Reid.

Schedule Outlined

The Royal visitors. who will be accompanied here by Hon. R. H. Winters, Federal Minister of Re- sources and Development. and Mrs. Winters. on arrival at the C. N. R. station at 11.30 a. in. will be met by His Honour the Lieut- enant Governor, the Premier, His Worship the Mayor. and their wives. A guard of honour from the R. C. A. 1-". Station. Summer- sidc, will be in attendance. com- plete with colour party and sup- ported by the 45-piece Central Training Command Band. on the arrival of the' Royal party. the 28:11 Light A.A. Regiment will fire a twenty-one Zhn salute. After inspecting the guard Their Royal Highnesses and their entourage will leave for the Provin- cial Building via Weymouth. Eus- ton. Great George, Grafton, Pr.nce

To See Princ

Summerside school children can now be assured that they will see

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip after all. Mayor Henry Wedge said yesterday that ar-

rangements have been completed to transport the children to Char- lottetown on the day of the royal visit and the committee in charge of plans is seeing to it that they will be in a place where they will get more than just a passing glance at the royal couple.

Mayor Wedge is much interest- ed in this project because. as a member of the town council when the King and Queen were here in 1940. be supervised a similar ex- cursion. He had previously an- nounccd that he was afraid ar- rangements could not be made this time for a special train.