4,1... Commencement Exercises Stella Maris The fifteenth annual commence- ment exercises of Stella Maris High School. North Rustico. took place on Thursday evening. June iii At eight oiclock. I large number of friends and relatives were as- sembled in Stella Maris Hall where the fourteen Grade XII Graduates marched in to the strains of Brahms Processlonal and took ih.-i.- places on tho artistically de- roraied stage. the girls in white academic caps and gowns, the voting men in navy blue and grey. hie most striking feature of the tie-autiful setting was a lovely sta- iiie ni the Blessed Virgin surround- ed hv bouquets of apple blossoms standing against a background of pale blue drapes. The pupils of G":itlcs IX. X. and XI were seat- ed or-low the stage. iiiss Lorina Peters in a charm- lll2ll' delivered Salutatory. welcom- ed the assembled guests. Mr. Edmond LeClair e xp 1' e s s e d the mine cordial welcome in French. The Principal in her report said: "We are pleased to present the first Grade XII graduates of Stella llaris High School. Now our slitti- rnts have the advantage of com- iileting their High School Course here. and they are then prepared to enter college, nursing school. or any profession they choose. she then thanked all the generous donors of prizes and scholarships, and particularly the People's Coop- erative Association of North Rus- ll('0 for a scholarship of 5100.00 to ho given to the pupil attaining the liighest standing in the Grade XII Provincial Examinations in June iiisis GRADUATION HONORS Then followed the conferring of Graduation Honors on the follow- ing pupils: Mary Ruth Bradley. Joseph Louis Doiron. Mary M a r g a r et Doiron. Mary Adele Kelly. Jean- nette Alice Kenny. Joseph Allis- on Gallant. Robert Albinus Gauth- ier. Judith Bernarrline Gauthier. i'liarles Edmond LeClair. Marilyn Joyce McGee. Teresa Jeannette Mrlnnis. Edwina Mae Peters. Mary Lorina Peters. Kathleen A g n c s Walsh. Lieutenant Colonel. Leo F. Mac- iionald spoke on behalf of the Red ('riiss on Water Safety. He pres- i-ntcd a bronze medal to Robert Gallant and a bronze medal with- har to James Gallant. in an eloquent valedictory. Mr. l.oiiis Doiron referred to the bi- centennial of the pnlsion of the Acaciians. mentioning their virtues of self-reliance. courage. religious piety and cheerfulness and stai- ing that their descendants should reproduce in their lives these ad- mirable Christian virtues: that they should look over the pages of the history of their ancestors. not with bitterness. but with grat- itude to God for HLs provident care of the Acadian people. in his address to the Graduates. Dr. L. W. Shaw. Deputy Minis- t.e:Wof Ediicoiion. congratulated the Our Boarding House Maior Hoople d ,g.,, on High School people of North Rustico on thelr fine new school. "You can't have I building such as I have seen to- night without having the pupils ;take on a cheery. well-balanced at- 'tltude on life. Father Robin's final words to the Graduates stressed the idea that they were to go out into the world to serve others. SCHOLARSHIP! A scholarship of 325.00. donated by the People's Cooperative Asso- ciation. North Rustico. offered to the pupil with the highest stand- ing ln Grade XII. awarded to Lorina Peters. A scholarship of 525.00 donated by the North Rustico branch of the Canadian Legion. offered: to the pupil with the second highest standing in Grade XII. awarded to Bernardine Gauthier. A scholarship of 325.00 donated by the People's Cooperative Asso- ciation. North Rustico offered to the pupil with the highest standing in Grade XI. awarded to Patricia Gauthier. A scholarship of 325.00 donated by the North Rustieo Canning Co. offered to the pupil with the sec- ond highest standing in Grade XI. awarded to Frances Doiron. A scholarship of 325.00 donated by the People's Cooperative Asso- ciation. North Rustico. offered to the pupil with the hlghsst stand- ing in Grade K. awarded to Phyl- lis Gallant. A scholarship of 525.00 donated by the North Rustico Fishermen's Cooperative Association L i m i t e it offered to the pupil with the sec- ond highest standing in Grade X. equally merited by Thelma Gal- lant and Teresa Irene Gallant. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIES Grade XII. Prize for Religion donated by Rev. Father Robin. awarded to Mary Bradley. Prize for Religion donated by Rev. Father Robin, awarded to ' He Mclnnis. Prize for Latin. donated by the C. W. L.. and a certificate and prize for perfect attendance. a- warded to Lornia Peters. Prize for French, donated by St. Thomas Aquinas Society. and a prize for the girl voted by her ompanlons. as possessing outstand- ing qualities in the Sodality. award- ed to Bernardine Gauthier. Prize for Mathematics. donated by Mr. and Mrs. Edmond D. gal- lant. awarded to Louis Doiron. Prize for French. and for lead- ership ln extra-curricular activlt-' ies. donated by Rev. Mother Sup- erior. awarded in Edmond Le- Clair. Prize for Literature. d o n a t e d by The Credit Union. a w a r d e d to Adele Kelly. Prize for Chemistry. d o n a te d .by Mrs. P. J. Mooney. awarded to Edwina Peters. Prize for Geometry. donated by the Home and School. awarded 1 zfoea is. cntiiia ALI. uni . SCO'ITMcHjILIN'Pn . icloorliigot - , , , Ivory Petr" that on i t Lofggow line .cs.. Home of Good Shoes” in . Led. like deportment. donated by and Mrs. Rudolph L:-(Ilair. award- ed to Genevieve Doyle. standing progress. donated by Mr. and Mrs. Flleas Gallant. awarded to Avila Hughes. ' Spirit. donated by Mr. and Mrs. Leo R. Doiron. awarded to Eliza- beth Corrigan. near by Miss Anne Gallant. to Marilyn McGee. Prize for History. and for ap- plication to study. donated by Mr. Cyril Pineau. awarded to Al- lison Gallant. The Doyle Memorial Prize offer- ed to the boy who has distinguish- ed himself for perseverance. ap- plication to study. and school spir- it. awarded to Albinus Gauthier. Prize for Algebra. donated by Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Blacquierc. awarded to Kathleen Walsh. Prize for French, donated by Miss Yvonne Doiron. awardet! to Margaret Doiron. Prize for English donated by Mr. and llirs. C. E. McNelll award- ed to Jeannette Kenny. The following pupils of Grade XI are promoted to G ra d e XII They receive a Grade XI certifi- cate. The first seven having at- tained an average of 80 per cent or over have a gold seal affixed to their certificates. They are in order of merit: Patricia Gautliicr. Frances Doi- ron. Mary C. Gallant. Genevieve Doyle. Janet Kenny. Avila Hughes Elizabeth Corrigan. Shirley Arsenaiilt. F r e if e ri c k Andrews, Robert Gallant. Rodney Gauthier. Eric Peters. Leona Doi- ron. Edward Doucciie and James D. Gallant. - Prize List Grade XI. Prize for Religion and for Class Spirit. donated by Rev. Father Robin, awarded to Mary C. Gal- lant. Prize for History, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Doucette. v . , awatded to Patricia Gauthier. and Mrs" Joseph Gaudm' ward . Prize for English. donated by Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Doucette. warded to Frances Doiron. Prize for French. and for lady llr. Prize for Geometry and for class spirit. donated by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Buoto. awarded to Kenny. Janet Prize for Chemistry and for out-A Prize for Latin and for Class Prize for Politeness and readi- to render service. donated awarded to Shirley Arsenault. Prize for Algebra. donated. by Mia Mildred Gallant. awarded to Frederick Andrews. Prize for Algebra. donated by Mr. and Mrs. George A. LeClair. awarded to Robert. Gallant. Prize for constant applicaiun to study. donated by Mrs. Law- rence Peters awarded to Rodney Gauthier. Prize for Physics. donated by Mrs. P. .l Mooney. awarded to Eric Peters 1 Prize for constant application to study donated by Mrs. Joseph Leo Gallant, aw'arded to Leona Doiron. Prize for Improvement. donat- ed by Mrs. Kathleen MacDonald. awarded to James Gallant. Prize for application to study. donated by Mr. and Mrs. Urban awarded to Muriel Mac- The following pupils of Grade X are promoted to Grade XI. They all receive a grade X Cert- ttflcate. The first four having at- tained an average of in per cent or over have a gold seal affixed to their certificate. They are in order of merit Phyllis Gallant. Thelma Gallant. Teresa Irene Gal- lant. Rose Marie LeClair. I Grade IX. Oswald Pineau. Kevin Blacqulcre. Neil. Grace Gallant. Teresa Blac- quiere. Arllss Peters. Mary Pin- eau and Douglas Buote. Prize List Grade K. A price for Arithmetic donated by Mr. and Mrs. James Vincent Gallant. a prize donated by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Blacquiere and a certificate for Perfect Attendance and a prize donated by the Home and School Association in recog- nition of her devoted services in helping to increase the funds of this Association. awarded to Phyl- -lis Gallant. A prize. donated by the Home and School Association. in recog- nition of her devoted services in helping to increase the funds of this Association. is also awarded to Teresa I. Gallant. A prize for music. equally merited by Phyl- lis Gallant. Rose Marie LeCIair and Teresa Irene Gallant. drawn by Teresa Irene Gallant. Prize for Mathematics. donated by Mr. Melvin Doucette awarded to Lois MacNeil. Prize for Literature. donated by the'Holy Name Society. awarded to Rose Marie LeClair. Prize for General Progr ess. donated by Alfred Blacquiere. a- warded to Teresa Blacquicre. Prize for ”' . donated by Mrs. P. J. Mooney. awarded to Grace Gallant. Prize for Religion. donated by Reverend Mother Provincial. and a prize for French, donated by Mr. ed to Thelma Gallant. . Seco d Prize for Religion. donat- ed by ev. Father Robin. awarded to Richardine Kerwin. The following pupils of Grade K are promoted to Grade K. iiey all receive a Grade IX certi- -ate. The six pupils having the ighest average also receive an .lonor Diploma. In order of merit: Donald Gallant. Patricia Gauthier. Gregory Gallant. Vernon Gallant. Shirley Gallant. Norman Gallant Noreen Gallant, Lionel Doiron. Clara Arsenault. James Leo Gal- lant. Germaine Doucette. Carl Pe- ters. Geraldine Peters. Bertha Gal- lant. Eunice Gallant. Atirelia Gau- thier and Edwin Peters. Prise List. Enterlained At R. C. A. F. Mess Dinner His Honour. Lieutenant Governor T.W.l. Prowse and Their Worships. Mayor D. Stewart and Henry Wedge were guests at a mess dinner in the Officers Mess RCAF Station Sumrnerside last Friday. Lt. Gov. Prowse extended a cordial welcome to RCAF personnel to attend the Centennial Celebra tions at Charlottetown this summer. Shown above are (left to right) Squadron Leader R. MucGregor, President of the Mess, Lt. Col. D. Stewart, D.S.O., Group Captain W. H, Swetmon D.S.O., D.F.C., Lt. Gov. T.W.L. Prowse, Wing Commander MacMillon, aide to the Lt. Gov. and Mayor Wedge. IVIONTREAI. (CP) e Montreal Canadiens an ced Wednesday that goalie Gerry McNeil. who re- tired before the start of last sea- son. has signed with the National Hockey League club for another whirl. McNeil comes back to battle it out with Jacques Plante for the goal-tending job Plante held reg- iil.-irly last season except for sev- eral weeks while he recovered from a fractured cheek bone. In the Stanley Cup playoffs Plan " saw only part-time service. coach Dick Irvin using a shuttle service that sent young Charlie Hodge into several games. McNeil played regularly throiigh four seasons with Canadiens be- fore retiring. In the 1953-54 season Patricia Gauthier. Prize for Highest Aggregate in Grade IX. donated by the Home and School. awarded to Oswald Pineau. Prize for second highest aggre- gate in Grade IX donated by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaudin. a prize for Art. donated by Rev. Mother Superior. awarded to Kevin Blac- qniere. Prize for Mathematics. donated by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Doucette. awarded to Donald Gallant. Prize for French. donated by the Credit Union. and a prize and a certificate for Perfect Attend- ance. awarded to Gregory Gal- nt. Prize for History. donated by the C. W. L. awarded to Vernon Gallant. Prize for sewing and cooking do- nated by Mrs. Kathleen MacDonald. a prize for Art, donated by Mother Superior awarded in Shirley Gal- lant. Prize for English Compositiiii. donated by Mrs. P. J. Mooney, a- warded to Noreen Gallant. Prize for Science. donated by Mr s. C. E. MacNeill. awarded to Clara Arsenault. Certificate for Perfect Attend- ance and prize donated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vincent Gallant awarded to Bertha Gallant. Certificate for Perfect Attend- ance and a prize donated by Mrs. P. J. Mooney. awarded to Ger- Prize for Religion. donated by Rev. Mother General. awarded to Rlchardlna Kerwin. Loin Mac- NEW . . "stay-ahead driving! 0 PowarFIlto automatic transmission P .90 your lbobo-nngo-pg Gerry McNeil Signs New Contract With Canadiens he suffered a fractured check bnneVtbe same injury that befall Plante a year later-and in the playoffs missed several games be- cause of broken ankle bone. Since the end of last season Canadiens have been reported angling for another goalie. It was hinted McNeil might come out of retirement and there were also re- ports that Canadiens wanted to get Terry Sawchuk of Detroit Red Wings. through a deal. but that the Detroit management was re- luctant to give him up to Cana- diens. Sawchuk later figured in a deal with Boston Bruins. McNeil's contract was for one year. Bobo Olson In Final Workout ASBURY PARK, N..I. iAPl - Middleweight champion Bnbo Ol- son stepped through his final workout Monday before his light- heavyweigbt title bout Wednesday against Archie Moore in the Polo Grounds. In high spirits. Olson went through three fast rounds of sha- dow boxing and two rounds of punching the light bag. He will remain idle today except for a few miles on the road in the morning and will leave here Wed- Elois Durelle Decisions Simon STELLARTON. N. 3.. tCP)-- Elois Durelle. brother of Can- ada's light heavyweight champ- ion. pounded out a split 10-roinid decision over Gary Simon of Glasgow in a iniddlewcigiht bout here Monday. The Bale, St. Anne. N B.. fighter was the aggressor all the way and pushed Simon back with a hard-hitting left to the body. maine Doucette. pla CE! I 3dl'C on Su No! Yes. your Irving Dealer none: to. TRUCKS . -1 There were no knockdowns. most teams gazed sadly at heavy ed chairman of the meeting. The "W:-1'. "L. 2"”? Ylgk ill” "W" 4: aaasusr AYE. Wm” 4" E ell ' ciruiwn Phone 321: Yanlt Team Only Lucky One During Eclipse C0L0M39- Ceylon (Reuters)-A lone American team reported suc- cess in viewing Monday; rm,-,1 eclipse of the sun. Scores of other scientists threw up their hands in distinct as thick. rain-laden clouds blotted out their view of the celest-' lal phenomenon. The lucky team. from Harvard University. was in the central Cey. lolrlllnlle-"One member called the eclipse a grand spectacle which xiii not be duplicated for ceritur. a." Not until the year 2168 will there 53 In 0PD0l'll111ll-Y to observe such an unusually long eclipse. which lasted more than seven minutes In some. parts of the world." Scientists from many countries were scattered over Ceylon, when the eclipse was complete, as the H1000 moved across the sun. But skies. A Canadian group led by Prof. James Hargreaves of the Univer- llty of Ottawa and including C. C. Batchelder of London, Ont, was at a tea estate in the central prov. ince. 22 miles from Kandy. Thou- Dbiective was to analyze the cor- E Annual Meeting .."i'he annual meeting of Cani- bridge School was held in the school room on June 7. The usual number of ratepayers attended. Mr. Oswald Graham was appoint- minuies of the last annual meet- ing were read by the secretary of trustees. Mrs. James D. Lani- Han. and on motion adopted. The secretary then read the trustees' financial report for the year. call- ing for open discussion on all points of the report. 'l'he report was then moved for adoption and carried. The supervisor's report was read and discussed. All com- munications from the Department of Education were read and com- mented on. Mr. Edward Lanigan was the retiring trustee and Mrs. Patrick Giddings was appointed as the new trustee for the ensu- ing three years. The meeting was then open for new business. It was decided that the exterior of the school be given a third and final coat of paint before the fall opening. It was moved and sec- onded that tbe poll tax be raised one dollar and after some dis- cussion this motion was carried. The meeting then adjourned. FIND ESCAPEI) WOMAN MONTREAL (CF)-Police Mon- day captured one of two women convicts who escaped Monday from the Protestant wing of Montreal's Fullum street jail. They said Kath- leen Wilson. 25. was picked up after being unable to pay the fare to a taxi driver she hired in the downtown area. Complete Automotive Machine Shop Wholesale Parts :9 Equipment Motor Parts We Stock Clutch Facings and Axles. MTIRITIME MOTOR sorrmz 00., Ltd. .. 40 ozs. Get Full Measure! insist on Purc NEWPORT TURPENTINE Packaged in the Maritime; Imperial Jet inc ..-.....i .i:iu pay less- in 20. 40 and 160 oz. tins at your dealer-'s -- or write one around the sun and they sun battled a giant, a needed clear. blue skies for suc- a dog. Robed priests cess. 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