JULY 4. 1951

iiev. 8. J. Boyce lie-tires From Ministry

fnev. S. J. Boyce. B.A.. Minister of St. David's United Church at Georgetown since 1941. preached his farewell sermon on Sunday. June 24th. prior to his retirement from the active ministry this week.

During his ministry in George- town, Rev. Boyce( and Mrs. Boyae have made a host of friends in all walks of life, and their depart- urs from our midst is deeply re- gretted. Under their leadership, St. David's United Church and its affiliated organizations have en- joyed ten years of unparalleled pi-oggcss. Marked progress was made in financial matters and the church building itself was re- decorated and renovated in the interior and exterior. The Wo- men's Association. Young People's Union and other organizations all benefitted greatly from the lead- grshlp and guidnace of the minis- ter and his wife.

on June 14th the Woman's As- sociatlon, at their monthly meet- ing, held at the home of Mrs. W. w, Macnal-en. presented Mrs Boyce with a coloured scene of an Island locality. The address was read by Mrs. W. W. MacLaren and the presentation made by Mrs. H. w. MacDonald. The recipient thanked those assembled for their thoughtfulness and appreciation.

on Sunday. June 24th, follow- ing the evening service in St. David's United Church, Rev. Mr. Boyce was presented with a purse of money from the members of the congregation. to which he 313' pi-oprlately replied. The address was read by Mrs. W. W. MacLaren and the presentaton by Ciiptillil Henry Larsen, one of the church elders. Following this the congi'e- gation lined up and farewells were said to Rev. and Mrs. Boyce. 0'1 'ruesday Rev. and Mrs. Boyce left by car for their new home in Riv- cr Hebert, 11.8.. accompanied bv the well wishes and 110139 191' many years of happy retirement. from the citizens of Geori-l8i-0W"- Rev. W. Patterson. uiitll recently minister in chi!-T88 oi L0CkP0l”i- Rev, Mr, Boyce as minister of s.. United Church, will succec David's in Georgetown and was inducted on Friday. June 2-9")-

Vlhiln iloaii ; and Vicinity

Miss Lois Llewellyn. Albion. W5 a recent visitor of Miss Betty M301 Beth, Whim Road.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boiinell. Charlottetown. were recent visi- tors to their farm home in Whim

Road.

Miss Isobel Fartiuhai-son. C1131" lottetown, recentw visited her par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. E. r'arquhur- son. Kilmuir.

Mr. James Macl.eod. 6mP10li99 of the Island Motor Transport. WM I recent visitor at his home in Whim Road.

Mr. Jimmy Campbell. Charlotte- town. spent a week end recently at Whim Road. with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Caml7lN!11-

Miss Maxine MacBeth. K Na reccntly visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Russell MacBetli at

Vii him Road.

The main friends of Mr. Cecil Nicholson. Whim Road. are sorry to learn that he is ill at his home, and wish him a speedy recovery.

Mr. Jackie MacDonald. Whim Road. was a recent visitor to Lewes. it the home of his grand- father. Mr. Kenneth Macxinnon.

Mrs. Murdock MacDonald. Whim Road. was a recent visitor to Char- lottetown. to visit her husband who is a patient in the P. E. Island Hospital, veterans wing.

Mr, Jimmy Campbell. returned to Charlottetown, after spending some time at Whim Road. guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wcsley Campbell.

Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Watts. Charlotteown. were recent visitors to the home of Mrs. Watts, par- ents, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Camp- bell. Whim Road.

Mrs. Murdock MacDonald. 'ac- companied by her son Francis, of Whim Road. were recent visitors to Lyndale. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brehaut. They also visited in Dundee at the home of Mrs. Laur- rss MacDonald.

Mr. Norman MacDonald. Whim gload. celebrated his nintieth

irthday. on Saturday, June 9th. Mr. MacDonald is Whim Road's oldest resident. and was born in the same house in which he is now residing. He is halo and hearty despite his advanced ago. His wife I1 the former Miss Catherine Ivlathieson. of Belle River; he has two sisters living. Miss Elizabeth MacDonald, who lives at Long Beach. California, and Mrs. Wil- liam Fraser of Montague. There are two sons and five daulhters. Lester and Reno at home; Colin in Kilmuir; Edith (Mn. George Clarey) Whim Road: -Chris (Mrs. Louis Watson. Ottawa; Caiherinc (Mrs. Dalt Watson) Montrepl: Laura (Mrs. .1. Dean) Woburn. Mass.: and Mary (Mrs. Ilsrl Mac- Dougall) Hollywood. call. Mr. Mao- Donsld lg very well known and respected throughout the country, and his many friends wish him many more happy years.

OITAWA. June 8 - (CF) - Pfalnuivo Conservative Com- mons members urged the Fed- eral Government today to tale stops to meet an epidemic of for- est insects in lastern Canada. 0. K. Fraser -Poierborough West) and C. W. Iiomaoa (PC-Vibtoria. Ont.) said Ontario forum are lhreatned by an invasion of army horas. tent caterpillars and nib- ): pests

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;Moglsi'roro's Court Ar Georgetown

..' Stipendiary Magistrate Court for King's County. Joseph W. Mac- Donald. K. 0.. held weekly Court in the Court House at Georgetown on Thursday. June 21st at 10:00 a. m. A party charged under section 51(8) of the Highway Traffic Act, due to circumstances involved. was dismissed with a warning.

A resident of Coraviiie charged under Action 20(1) of the Temper- ance Act. with having liquor in a, place other than his residence was fined 821.00 and costs.

A resident of Point Pleasant charged under section 29(2) of the Temperance Act. with having liquor in his possession not purchased at a Vendors, was fined s1oo.oo'and costs or 2 months in jail.

A Souris resident charged under aection 20(1) of the Temperance Act. was fined 320.00 and costs. i

A resident of Annandale charged under section 285(6) of the Crim- inal Code of Canada with driving a motor vehicle on a street in George- town in a manner dangerous to the public. pleaded guilty and was fined 350.00 and costs or 2 monms in jail, and his license cancelled for 8 months.

Mr. S. S. Hessian. K. C. Crown Prosecutor, represented the crown in all cases. Court' adjourned to Thursday. June 28th at 13:00 a. m.

l.oci(e lloail and Vicinity

-Little Miss Theresa Gallant of Piusvilie spent a week recently in Forest View at the home of her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Vin. cent Gallant. .

Sincere sympathy goes out to .Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson and other members of the family, for the sorrow caused them by the death of their son.

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Blanchard and Mr. Lyman Arsenaulii of I-lowlan. and Mr. Francis Richard 0!. I-Iowlan have left for Toronto.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Foley and family of Forest View were recent visitors to Glenwood at the home of Mrs. Foley's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Livingstone.

The sympathy of the people of this community is extended to the family and other relatives of the victims of that terrible tragedy which occurred at New Annan.

Mr. and Mrs. Auldcii McLean and Mrs. Angus McBaine of the Locke Road. and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gallant of Forest View were in O'I..eary recently.

Mrs. Murray Sweet and daugh- ter Francis were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Margaret Caine of Forest View.

Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Bernard of Summerslde were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Firmang Perry, Howlan.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kinch of Al- berton were the guests recently of Mrs. Margaret Arsenault of For. est View.

Mriand Mrs. Kenneth Ellis of O'Leary were in Forest View one evening last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gallant and Junior were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Flrmang Perry of Howlan one evening re- cently.

Souris and Vicinity

some of the children have been in swimmin , but claim the water is still on t e cool side. They are anxious to practice for the meet. to be held in connection with the Regatta.

The following boys from the, town have joined the army, and left recently for training: Anthony Gilbert, Art Mossey. Ken Mallard and Leonard Gallant.

' At a recent meeting held in the Parish Hall.'the Girl Guides were organized by Mrs. Cudmors who came up from Charlottetown. The following officers were appointed: Captain, Miss Noreen Noonan; Lieutenants, Miss Nellie Foley and Miss Roma MacKay. A large number of girls attended the meeting. and at present there are forty members. Meetings are held in the Hall on Thursday of each week.

At the Police Court held on Wednesday. June 20th, Magistrate John W. MacDonald disposed oi the following cases: Four men were convicted under the Fisher- ies Act for having short lobsters; one under the Highway Traffic Act. and one under the Temper- ance Act.

A large number of farmers at- tended a meeting held in Rich- ards Theatre on Wednesday night. June 20th. This meeting was spoliored by the Swift Canadian company at the request of their local agents. Ml'- Nofmln 3”” and Mr. lifford Peters. Speeches were ma e by Mr. Jorgen and Mr. Tompkins of the Swift Co. Mov- ing pictures pertaining to the pro- cessing of meats were shown. Door, prices were drawn for and the fo -- lowing were the lucky winners: Smoked ham. James White; side of bacon. James raouet: has of hog concentrate. James Inns!- phis; one pound of lard and one can Prein. Wallis Mcfaaac. J00 Maclinnon, Daniel Nolan. Aubrey Aitken. Fred Aitksn, Giddie Cof- fin and James Howiett. After the meeting the farmers were escort- qotetheaanquetliiooln in the Parish Hall. where a tasty lunch was served by the Catholic Wo- men's league.

BDUYN, Qus.-(CP)- lldward B. Borne. the also who discovered Noranda Mines and put the twin cities of Bouyn-Norands. on their

W. I. iionveniion Whim Road;

The evening session of the Wo- men's Institute district convention held at Whim Road was largely attended.- The district president. Mrs. M. J. Munro, and the e- tary. Mrs. Webb Nicholson w re present. The singing of "0 Can- ada" opened the meeting.

The speaks of the evening. Mrs. Malcolm Macbeod, was then in- troduced. Mrs. MacLeod. who was a delegate to the conference in Copenhagen. gave a very interest- ing and enlightening address. on her travels in England and Boot- land. and of her experiences at the conference. She mentioned one of the resolutions which had been passed at the conference re- specting the lowering of trade barriers. In connection with this, the A. C. W. W. felt that there would be no peace while there were people starving in the world. and their condition must be im- proved before peace can become a reality. she spoke of the magnifi- cent buildings in Copenhagen. and the wonderful craftsmanship of the people. She said the farms of Holland are small but very pro- ductive. She also visited the Can- adian War Cemetery at l-lalton. and noted how carefully it was attended by the people who look after it. The delegates also visited Paris where they were entertained by the French Government. In her closing remarks. she spoke of the music festival and the drama festival, which had been a huge success.

The program included a duet, "I've Been Working on the Rail- road" by Jean Ann and Donnie Munro for Whim Road; Mrs. Wil- liam McKenna of Kllmuir Insti- tute gave a monologue; a. reading on "Husbands" was given by Mrs. Bessie Martin for Upper Mont- ague; Brooklyn provided the "Brooklyn Trio" who sang "Tent- ing On the Old Camp Ground", f'Foi-ever And Ever", and "Irene Good Night"; Miss Eleanor Mac- Kinnon with guitar accompani- ment sang "The Phillipino Rose" and "May You Never Be Alone Like Me", for the Heatherdale In- stltute.

A silver collection was taken, which is to be divided between the Institute leadership course. and the new radio system at the Provincial Sanitorium.

The following resolution was submitted: Whereas the group of Women's Institutes gathered in convention at Whim Road, desire to express their appreciation of the interesting talks given by Miss Hill and Miss MacLean at the afternoon session, and to Mrs. MacLeod at the evening session. and also to those who helped with the entertaining. and made this convention a success.

Be it resolved that it is the wish of all the delegates that the con- vention be left as it is, and not divided into a small group; also that the thanks of this convention be extended to Whim Road for their hospitality.

Brudenell And 0 O O Vlclnliy Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jamleron, Montague. have taken up residence

in their new summ cottage at Brudenell.

The many friends of Mr. Henry MacLaren. are happy to learn that he has been promoted to district inspector in,charge of certified seed potatoes in this province. He formerly lived in Brudenell on the bold MacLaren homestead which is one hundred and one years old.

A large: number of Brudenell residents motored to Millview. 1'66- eiitiy. to attend the funeral of the late Mr. Vernon Jenkins. His cuughter. Mrs. C. Smith, was school teacher in Brudenell for a num- ber of years.

Mr. and Mrs. Weldon MacPhee. Bonshaw. were recent visitors to Bnldcneli, where they were the gusts of Mr. and Mrs. Alden Mac- Larcn. They were accompanied by Mr. MacPhee's family. from Mone- ton, N. B.. who are spending their vacation on the island.

Mr. and Mrs. K. Clark and fam-

ily, are at present staying at their summer cottage in Brudeneli.

IN MEMORIAM

MRS. WILLIAM MnoWILLIAMS

A large circle of friends heard with much regret of the passing on June 10th of Mrs. William Macwllliams in her Bath year. af- ter a brief illness.

The late Mrs. Macwllliams was well liked by all who had the privilege of knowing her and her passing, although not unexpected. came as a distinct shock. She was the third daughter of the late Andrew and Jessie Ross of Pin- ette.

Mrs. Macwilliams was stricken ill about two months ago, and de- spite' the best medical skill and tender nursim the end came peacefully on the above-mentioned dais.

In addition to a sorrowing hus- band. one son. Wilfred. is left to mourn the loss of a kind and lov- ing mothcr; also one sister. Barah 0. Ross. and a brother. William Ross of Pinette.

The funeral took place from her late residence on June 12th and was largely attended. Services at the home and grave were con- ducted by Rev. J. I-I. Bishop.

Interment was in Belfast Cem-

etery. The following were the pallbearers: Messrs. Angus-Mae-i uod. John Mackenzie. Percy

Mackenzie. lwen Maehehern. J. A. Hlcboliald. and Sinclair Ross.

feet, was absent from the big silver Annlveraary celebrations here. no is convaleseirig at his farm near Enfleld, N. 8.

THE GUARD! AN.

Ilco'town lligll Prize List

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Nine graduates in Grade X re- ceived their certificates on Friday afternoon as closing exercises were held for the Georgetown High School in the Town Hall before a large attendan of parents. Miss Joan Murphy . ceived the Gover- nor-General's medal for general proficiency in Grade x. Mrs. F. J. DeLory capable performed the duties of chairman. The prizes were yI'Q3CIIi'EJ by Mrs. W. W. MacLaren. Miss Joyce Fogarty delivered the Valedictory. Short remarks were made by the Prin- cipal. Mr. V. W. MacLean, who following the program in the Hall. treated his Grade IX and X pu- pils to ice cream. Following is the programme and list of certif- icate winners. in order of merit in the various grades.

Program

Opening Chorus: "O Canada.”

Welcome recitation by Terrance Soloman. ,

Principal's Report.

Reading of certificate winners and prizes, Grades 1. 2 and 3.

Recitation by Christopher Hart- man.

Reading of certificate winners and prizes. Grades 4, 5 and 6.

Song: Mocking Bird Hill

Reading of certificate winners and prizes, Grades 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Recitation: Mother's Idea of Vacation-By Joan Batchilder.

Piano selection by George Mac- Donald.

Presentation of perfect attend- ance prizes.

Chorus: Vacation Song.

Recitation by Ruth LeLacheur.

Valedictory by Joyce Fogarty.

The Principal: "Thank You."

The King.

Certificate winners Grade X (order of merit): 1. Joan Murphy; 2. Elizabeth Grant; 3. Gerald Murphy and Bernard Walsh; 4. Joyce Fogarty; 5. Mary Ste-W3”: 6. Phyllis Martell; 7.. Verna Mel'- tell; 8. Peggy Johnson.

Certificate winners Grade IX (order of merit): 1. Sheila De- Lory; 2. Helen Martell; 3. Gerald Llewellyn and Donald MacDonald; 4 'Anna Prosper.

Certificate winners Grade VIII (order of merit): 1. Gertie Fitz- gerald and Gerald Murphy: 3- Isabel Sampson and Jackie Lav- ers; 3. Catherine MacDonald and John Walsh; 4. Jean Murphy and Douglas Landry; 5. Ernest Roche and James Walker; 0. Jean Samp- son: 7. June Martell; 3. Kay Bab- irieau.

Certificate winners Grade VII (order of merit): 1. Stewart Han- sen; 2. Charles Mair; 3. Mae Al- len; 4. Stephen Gotell; 5. Lillian MacDonald; e. Freddy Walker: 7- Leona Blackett and Nellie Kins:

8. Vernon Myers; .9. Earl Murphy; 1

10. LeRoy Hatch. Passed: Anna and John Public-

over.

Certificate winners Grade V1 (order of merit): 1. Joyce Gotell. 2, Carol Walker; 3. Mary 1-011 Henry; 4. Marion Layers: 5. Sheila scully; 6. Harold Martell; 7. Law- rence Martell; 8. Allen Mac!-ihee. 9. Roger Soloman; 10. Eileen Sampson; 11. Paul Macbean; 12. Helen McCullough; 13. Louis Mc- Cullough; 14. Carl Gotell; 15. Christopher Hartman; Id. Beatrice Publlcover; 17. Lawrence Martell.

Grade 5B: 1. Ray Murphy: 3- Marion Sampson; 3. Richard Lan-

dry.

Certiflcate winners Grads V (order of merit): 1. Paul Batch- ilder; 2. Emily Walsh: 3. Build! Lou Hayter; 4. Terrance Solomon; 5. Jean Stevens; 8. Virginia walk- er and Beth Allen; 7. Wilfred Mc- Quillan; 8. Jordan Stewart and Thomas Blackett: 9. Virginia Roche; 10. Elaine Roche; ll. Mar- ion Martell; 12. Betty Buchanar.

Certificate winners Grade IV (order of merit): 1. Jean LeLach- eur; 2. Gerard MacDonald; 3. Ber- tha Blackett; 4. Leonard Martell; 5. Gerard Wight; 6. Lloyd Walk- er; 7. Arthur Gallant; 8. Joan Go- tell; 9. Ronald Bablneau; 10. Dor- een Scully; 11. James David; 12. Stephen Arsenault; 13. Gloria My- era: 14. Chester David. William Clory.

Certificate winners Grade II! (Miss Soloman's Dept..' order of merit): 1. Joseph Murphy; 2. Joan Batchilder and Charles Scuily; 3. Margaret Jean Buchanan and Marilyn Gotell; 4. Raymond Mc- Ouillan; 5. Veronica Sampson and Charles Hansen; 6. Mary Ann Walker and Frances Baker; 7. Joseph Martell; 8. James Boud- rcault; ll. Howard Wight; 10. Billy Prosper and Anita Gallant; .11. Lawrence Murphy and Roger Walker and Carl Martell; 12. An- 'ita Boudreault; 13. Roma Henry; 14. Gladys Ann David.

Grade II certificate winners (Miss Soloman's Dept., order of merit): 1. Marie Larsen and Al- dene Mccormack; 2. Marie Mc- Lean and Clare Boudrenult; 3. Charles Fitzgerald; 4. Mark Mur- phy; 5. Herbie Murphy; 0. Barrie Morrison: 7. Lawrence Batchllder; 8. Billy Wight.

Certificate winners Grade II (Miss Keenan's Dept): 1. Ruth I..eI..acheur; 2. Betty Gotell; 3. ll- aine Soully; 4. Walter Arsenault; 5 Joe Walsh; 6. Walter Boloman and Jimmy Burke: 7. Barbara Sampson; 8. Bruce Mcman and Dennis,Clory; 0. Linda Batchin-

er; 10. Catherine McCullough: ll. Harvey Marvell. Certificate winners Grade II

Jr.: 1. May King, 3. Marion Mur- phy; 3. Eugene Bouchard; 4. Don- na Yorston.

Certificate winners Grade I (order of merit): 1. Mary Buch- man and OlalrBlaokett; 2. Helene Baker; a. David Hartman; 4. Paul- ette Burke, Bonnie Morrison and Anita Gotell: 5. Lloyd Boloman and Kenneth Arsenault; 0. Betty Ann Stevens; 7. Douglas nu-tall; 8. Laura O'Brien; 9. Danny Mo- 11110.11: 10. Vera Walker; 11. Wayne

"slim and need: at - i2.' Rudolph Fouchere. um

CHARLUVFETOWN

Montague Gilurcll Missionary society

Tile regular monthly meeting or the Women's Missionary Society of Trinity United Church was held on Tuesday evening. June 19th at the home of Mrs. Leon Johnston, with a good attendance. The so- ciety was very much pleased to welcome Mrs. Brink, a native or Holland, who with her family came to our province a few years ago, and who has now come to re- side at Union Road.

The meeting was opened with the devotional period, led by Mrs. Spencer Llewellyn, with Bible readings by Mrs. Lester MacLeod and Mrs. Lorne Wigginton. and several hymns sung by the mem- bers. This was concluded with a circle of prayer, and the I..ord'.s Prayer in unison.

The meeting. was then taken over by the president. Mrs. Leon Johnston, and after the reading of the minutes, a number items of business were discussed. A letter was read by the presi- dent-from the United Ohurch Ov- erseas Relief Depot in Toronto. thanking the Society for a dona- tion of used clothing shipped from here in April. The letter men- iloned that as at April 30th. 28 tons of clothing had been shipped from that depot. overseas,of which if tons went to Japan. seven to Germany, and seven to Greece. and that it was hoped to send a shipment of 20 tons to Korea in the neai' future. The need is great and each member promised to bring some articles of clothing for children to the next meeting for this purpose.

A letter was read by the secre- tary,Mrs. Edgar Macxlnnoii, from Miss Beryl Morson, a. native of our province. who is a missionary in India. and who has only recent- ly returned to the mission field after spending a" furlough with her family here.