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Marl can un (‘:1 ton ghl. u" lh S12 7119 - . and 310.522,- ot cons" c ‘ d S ' Nova Sco- \\'nr.'l Island, ——(‘~.ning— Mom, Jan. l5, 1940 $1.20 oihrr r/aiirm: years 0/ aye HALF‘ FARE ’l'ickci.v (itmd m any Tivkri I1 (It!!! murmur vwnbrvnv -r'|~_qr>_r t. 555's“ fiiAll Time is Bunion: Standard) fu%'e'ln'u'u'-5"a‘u'u'li'u'ln\5i " " i’ "I130 n m-News in Etngllsh‘ ‘ IOI LIVING5T?N i OPQFH- Selcotlons; Rosita JEmmz; c! 0" Wilde. 2R0, 11.81 meg,’ 25 4 m_. mi". 9.83 meg.. 30.5 m, 25.6 m, 55C. 9 i8 meg. 311.3 m, Today's Shortwave I Radio Program THURSDAY, JANUARY I BUDAPEST 7:00 p.m.—Cno1r of w;rl.;men_ HAT4, 9.12 mEQ. 32 8 m. MOSCOW I100 link-Broadcast 1n English. RV96, 15.24 meg. 19.7 m.; RNE 12 meg, 25 m, ' ROME 8 “e LONDON tné“ News. 6515f ' 1-.%“§1?é°.““§r m; 0450,1151; meg , 31.3 m. MADRID '11 3125 p.m,—Ncws in Enghsh EAQ. 9.116 mew, 30.4 m, a 3o TOKYO 1 D.m.-Urc.:e5tra. Jzx, 15.16 meg., 19.7 m BERLIN 8145 P-m —U;1 to the Mluute Tnlks (English). DXB, 9.61 meg. 312117.; 0.1111177 meg., 25.4 m,’ PARIS 119g? "gm —I-1gm Music. TPBII, » cg, 2s 2 m.; 'I'PA4, 11.71 mes. 25.6 m. rnuus 19339 D-m.-N'.>.\\'1. TPBll, 11,53 mel-Y- 25-2 m.; 'I‘PA4, 11 71 meg, LONDON 11:00 p m.—Ful News Bulletin. l2 BERLIN n-m " - l 19x3, 9.61 nlrqfiflyfig mm_?“%‘_,g 6.02 meg, 49.8 m ' 12 40 TOKYO = fl-m-JZI. 9.5 . m_ 3 mes . s1 4 New Glasgow And Vicinity Mlss Ruth stcver..o 15 ~ in Charlottetown. 1:11: gugsiiltlnrfi M185 Agnes Williams. Sydney st, Miss Mildred Brown, teacher at Now London ls spending the 11°11. d-BY season at her home here. Mr. George Brown of the staff of the Bunk of Montreal Char- lottetcwn. spent cm-istmas‘ a, m; home here. The many friends cf Mr, wllbur Wright. Carleton. wl‘1 be glad w learn that hc is steudllv lmprqv. 1118 m hvnltll. Mr. Wright recent. lv underwent an Cperaflm] (or flllile-rtdicitis in the Prince County IICSQItEl, ' M1‘. and Mrs. Lionel Wanzel, and young son. Barry, Halifax. N. _S.. arrived here on l-‘rldqy Wm. mg, Doc. 22nd, to spend 31mg- mns with Mrs. Wanzers parents, Ml‘. and Mrs. Robert Abbie. Mr. Wanzel returned to hi5 110mg the following 'I‘ucsday. Mrs. Wanzel and son wlll return at. p. late: date. A number or little friends, of Master Barry Wanzel who l5 at present visiting ills grand parents here, were ciltertained on 'I‘l1urs- dflv afternoon. The party was R Rrfllld success. Sweets and rc- freshments were given the vgung folks and greatly enjoyed. Master Barry who vlsltcd here last sum- mer is s, general favorite with the children rind all are lodclng for- ward to his holiday visit next summer. The annual Christmas School concert was held in the 10ml hall here on Friday evening. Dec. 22nd with a large attendance. Mr. Pres- ton Campbel presided and the following programme was carried out nlng chorus by school; Re- marks by chairman; Welcome Ex- ercise by three boys; Vocal duet by Clara and Douglas Bryant; Monologue, Creel Dickleson; Dia- IBWB. “Strike in Santa Claus Land"; Rocltatiou, Roma and Bev- eriy Dlckicson; Drlll by the Sen- ior girls; Recitation, Blols Dick- leson; Solo, Weldon McCoubrev: Chorus, School; Merry Christmas‘ Drill by 14 boys; Recitation by Irene McCoubreyi Chorus, Junior Girls; Recitation. Lelth Dlckleson; Dialogue, The Christmas-Crazy Class; Recitation, Stirling Howett; D011 drill; Mouth orgen eelectlonl. Arte! Ilflndzqz noon m cAsu and a Fine Watch Want to earn BOTH? Listen to “ON PARADE" Each Thursday, 9.30 p.rn. CBC Network and mall In the guarantee certificate from your bug of Robin Hood Flour Milled from Washed Wheat Cardigan Head And Vicinity Mr. William Goodwin, C. N. R. sectionmrln. Hunter River, spent Christmas at his home in Bald- win's Road. Gunner Martin Corcor-an, R, C. A.. Charlottetown spent Christmas with his mother at Baldwins Rd. —C. On Thursday night, December 22nd, a Christmas concert was hold in Lorne Valley school. Mr. Neil Mccannel teacher acted as chairman and the following pro- gram was a decided success. Welcome. Song by School. Recitation, King Wishes, by Ger- ald McSlruin. Light the Anna McLeod. May McGrath. Song, Big Strong Jack, by boys. Recitation, Can't Fool Santa Ceus by Marjorie McInnls. Violin Selection, James McCan- nel]. 12 Play. Out: of the Window is Dawn. Ebrercrsc, For san-ta. Claus Might Know. by 12 boys. Drill, The Shepherd's Drill. by 15 nunlls. Rocltatlon. Christ-mas Gifts, by Doris McNeil. Chorus. Santa Claus is Corning, by school. Recitation, Such u Good Buy, Kenneth McGrath, Exercise, The Xmas Tree, by 6 girls. Recitation. Xmas Time ls Best, Raymond Mcswain. Vloiln Selections. Cannell. Play. Chflslknas Candles. Recitation, My Secret. Anna McLeod. Star Drill, by seven girls. Tramp Drill, by seven boys. Recitation, Goodbye, by Mary McGrath. At the close of the Program Santa, arrived with his usual good cheer and greeting for everybody and gave to all the children many lovely gifts from the beautifully decorated tree. Candy and frult. which had been kindly donated by Mrs. Minnie McSwaln was then passed to the 5011001 children and large number of visitors. 'I‘he Na- tional Anthem brought the con- cert to a. close and all returned to their homes thoroughly satisfied with a grand evenings entertain- ment. The teacher, Nell McConnell, deserves much credit for the splendid way in which those children canted out their respec- tive parts 1n making the concert a success. Allison Stevenson; Recitation, Ian McLeod; Chorus, Older Pupils; Duet, Barry and Errol Stevenson; Recitation, Arnold Dickieaon; Christmas Exercise 5 girls; Solo, Elaine Parkman; Recitation, Gladys Parkman: Duet Irene and Isabel MacCoubrey; Ebrercise, 5 Christ- mas Cooks; Reading, Joan Cav- ender. Ciosfng chorus by school. Following this Santa. Claus ut In all, allflearance and was ven oi hearty wccome. The heavy laden| tree was unloaded and gifts were distributed among the children and teacher Miss Ruth Dlckleson was the organist for the evening. The entertainment closed by singing the National Anthem. James Mc- A motor party consisting of Mn. Alden Dlckleeon, Mines Ruth Btcvensm and Dom Cevender. Messrs. Melville Stevenson and ur- Dickieeon, motored to the k I 11$ I ill: . _ . The Central Guardian e0 favorably received wfllbe resumed YES!‘ Edward Island Libraries _rad1o station CFCY. Ill dnv. r1 - eech following Thursday at some time. L- Mrs. Johneo . home ‘The Hillsley." and broke her left um. Mlss Jamie- eon hu many friends in Frederic- tonwhowilllmmvrithreg-rctof her aocldeutt-lcrederlcton Glean- or. A. R. Matthews, Elmzdale. on Jan. 2 I940 after a short illness. She was '11 s of age and leaves to mourn loss of a devoted mother one eon Edgar, W Royalty; one daughter Janette, Mrs. A. R. Mat- thews. Eflmsdale; also eight grand- children and one great rand child. The funeral service wll be held in the Elrnsdale United Church on Thursday afternoon. FUNERAL SERVICE The funeral of’ the late Mr. H. F. Con- nors wee held Tuesday morning from his lute residence 3B Long- worth St, to the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. High Mass was celebrated by Rev. C. McKenna CSSR. The poll bearers were lvflessrs. J. A Webster, J. A. Mac- Mlllan, Chester W. S McLure. John Callaghan, M. W. Reurdoil and James Campbell. Service at the grave was conducted by Rev. R. Balm. CSSR. LEAVING FOR OTTAWA-Ml‘. W J. Reid leaves for Ottawa this week to attend a meeting of the Bacon Board and Advisory Com- mittee, which will be held in federalcdpltal on Jan. 8. Mr. Reid, who l: chairman of the Maritime Chamber oi’ Agriculture and presi- dent of the P. E. I Co-operutlve Livestock Marketing Board. ls the only Maritime representatives on the newly created Advisory Com- mlttee which will work ln con- junction with the boo d established for the purpose of Cfiuryiili out the provisions of the bacon marketing agreement between the govern- ments of Canada and the United Kingdom. ’ IIICKS-CARSON-The home of Mrs. Clare Carson, Cape Tormen- tlne, was the scene of u quiet but pretty wedding on Dec. 20th, when her only daughter, Emma Bertha. became the bride of S. Brvery Hicks. son of Mr. G. Hicks and the late Mrs. Hicks. of Itfldgic, N.B. The house was prettlly’ decorated with Christmas holly and decora- tiocns for the occasion. The bride was dressed in khaki green with corresponding accessories and her attendant, Miss Mickey McKay. wore black with wine accessories. The groom, who is a member of the Princess Louise Hussars. wore the uniform of that unit, he was supported by Harvey J. McGlash- lng, cousin of the bride. Rev. J. E. Forbes, of Bayfleld, officiated. Im- ‘ rnediately after the ceremony they left for Charlottetown, P.EI., on a brief honeymoon. | INSTALLATION 0F OFFICERS —The regular meeting of Alpha. Re- bekah Lodge No. 10 I.0.0.R. was he"d Tuesday evening. District. Dc- puty President. Miss Helen Mc-l Euchern, assisted by Mrs Beatrice lapthorn as Grand Marshall, and‘ the following Grand Officers, Mrs. Ruby Houle, P. P. R. A., Mrs Alberta Patterson, Mrs France's, Tweed, Mrs. Annie Gnillhrlm, M1's.1 Blanche Stewart, Mlss Ethel J.| Grand-Mrs. Lulu Nicholson. Grand—-Mrs. Margaret Matheson. Recording Secmtary—M1-s. Pheobe Pound, P. N. G. Financial Secrr- fury-Mrs. Jean Crockett, P. N.‘ G. Treasurer—Mlss Norma Youzik- er. Warden —Mrs. Jenn McLean. Conductor-Mrs Mary Thomson. Chapfaln-Mlss Wlnnle Burns. R. S N. G.—Mlss Muriel Louther. P N. G. L. S. N. G.—Mrs. Mae Adams. P. N G. R. S V- G-r", Mrs. Flora McInnls, P. N G L. | S, V. G. —Miss Mary Gunn. In- side Guardian-Mrs. Ruth White. Outside Guardln,n— Mlss Sadie Love, . N G. Pianist -Mrs. Helen McEachern. P N. G. J1‘ Past Noble Grand —Miss Muriel‘ Dover. short addresses were ulvenl by the newly installed officers and refreshments were served at. the close of the meeting. Mrs. D. M. MacDonald, of Eld- monton, Alta., is visiting her par- ent-s, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, East Royalty. (Mrs, MRCDOnuld ls being cordially welcomcd by hi?!‘ relatives and friends. COVEIIEAD W. I. The December meeting was held at the home of Mrs. William Blrt. The meeting opened by singing "Jingle Bells." Roll call was ans- wered with an exchange of Christ- mas gifts. ‘Ilhe committees gave their rc- ports. New committees were ap- pointed: Sick committee, Mrs. Hur- r Swan and Mrs. EJ. Reardon: rogrurn committee, Mrs. William Birt. Mrs. Harofd MacDonald and Mrs. Walter Dockendorff. It was rcsolved that $1.00 be 5PM t to the T.B. League for Christmas seals, also that a treat be sent. to the school children at Christmas A questl "Iii? on legislation was discussed Mrs. Harry Blot put on a con- tent which was won by Mrs. Walter Dockendorff. The next. meeting is to be he'd 1t the home of Mrs. Harry Blrt. In! Ilherd’: u us... Thh column In reserved for nun of local intone: but ldverlllln] of inserted t. "f'.'.’-£""'€..?." t? .1 e n e - able In advance. , p" CONFIDERATION LIFE INSUR- ANCE. _ L-9789-7-2r-a1l. ATTENTION ADVERTISERS. - l mun bilflifsibi?" '2'“??? it“ not later than 11 A. M. o‘ ca BOOK REVIEW BBOADCASTS —'1‘he weekly review of new books. last by MIN Dorothy Cullen. aslstanvt. librarian o! the The " eat will be given Thurs- Jnnuary 4th, from 10:45 to 0O a. m.. And later talks on the 2804-3-21. ‘ MET WITH ACCIDENT — Mlss Belle Jamieeon, of Charlottetown. P. E. I., who is visiting her sister, Frederic C. Johnson, and Mr. vice consulate, at their Woodstock Road, met with a very painful ac- chdmz when she fell in the house the l Sutherland. Mlss Fora Nzchvlsqn. ‘articles for installed the following staff of ofil- rhanded h. and wnslsmd c; z p oers for the CnillllltLiklTlli Noble Qocks, 3 sweaters and 3 pneumonia. vice l ‘nckets. More yarn was given cut for lren of a needy . run cusrnorlliwl. overturns “Have YQuHeardP”; About the 307841.118 in Men's Clothing It's true. S. A. McDonald's ere offer- ing their entire clothing stocks at greet reductions in their January Sole now in Every mun with on eye to saving money on quality clothing should take this tip end get right down to S. A. McDonald's before this once-u-yeur op- progress. portunity ends. >+ S. A. MBDUNALITS slglgulgnv 4.194c_ __._ LONG CREEK SCHOOL CONCERT A very successful Christmas concert and tree was held in Long Creek Hall Wednesday night, De- cember 20th, put on by pupils of Long Creek School, assisted by the young people of the district. The organist for the evening was Mrs. Myrtle MaoPhall. Mr. Norman Stretch capabl act- ed as chairman and the 1o wing programme was curried out: Open- ing chorus, “Christmas e”. by the pupils. Recitation. eicome, Lillian MacNeill. Welcome Ex- ercise by '1 pupils. Solo, Slurney Stretch (encore). Recitation, J1m- mie MacDonald. Rocltattlon, Can gYou Blame Him, Hollis McEwen. Dialogue, City Ignorance. Reci- tation, Presents ior Boys. Betty ‘MacDonald. 'I‘rio. It Makes No Diftfcrcnc Now. Eileen MacKenzle, Iilllian and Edna. MucNelll, (en- core). Recitatlon. Smiles, Norman McLeod. Recitation, Not So Easy. Lawson MacEachern. Dialogue, Susie's Lesson. Recitation, Whoop- ing Cough, Floyd Stewart. Reading Sizing Up The Crowd, Joyce Stew- art (encore). Dialogue, A Neigh- borl-y Cofl. Motion Song. 0 Little Tovm Or Bethlehem. Recitation, My Liremmg. Ruby lvfcmcn. Recl- tation , Mammab Little Darling, Clara McEwen. Sale of Candy. Recitation. Funny Arithmetic. Ell- ecn MacKenzic. Dialogue, Travel Trou-blcs. Reading, Pals, Albert Mc- Ewen. sofo, Norman Stretch (en- core). Recitation. The Fiddler, Joe MacKenzie. Drlrgey Song, Old Zip Coon. (encore). Recitation, Santa ‘s Wife. Eileen MacNelll. Acrosvc Drill, Christmas. by 9 puvp- lls. Recitation, How To Do It, Hanna Turner. Recitation, Upset, Shirey Stretch. Dialogue, Heze- kinlfs Arrival. Recitation. W110’), Reagh Turner. Solo, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Ldlllan Mac- Neill. McLeod. Closing speech, Mackle MacNeYl. Closing Chorus, Good Night Children, by Pupils. Follow- ing the programme santo. Claus made his appearance and distribu- ted gifts and candy to pupils and teacher from a well laden and very nicely decorated tree. After the singing of the National Anthem everyone departed homeward hav- ing speurt a very enjoyable evening. (Patriot Please C0171’) NORTH WILTSIIIRE W. I. The December meeting of the North Wlltshire W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. Bertram Lane. The vice president occupied the chair and the meeting was opened by singing the Ode followed b the Creed read in unison. Tile rol call was answered by 9 members. There was 2 visitors present. The finished the Red Cross were ar lttlng. It was decided to spend $5.00 on gifts, for the boys who sup- plied free of charge, for concerts. It was moved and seconded that the Institute buy footvrear for two child- famlly. The T. B. League bond, _shcrwlng that $5.00 had been received from our Insti- tuio, “was returned, The reports were received and new committees were u minted. School Com. Mrs. Bruce BoDon- nltl and Mrs. Younker. Lunch com. Mrs. Hnrrton Balderston, Mrs. Geo. E. MacLean and Mrs. Cecil Cump- __ bell. '_I'he committee to take fruit. l0 the sick and shut ins at. Christmas was Mrs. D. A. MacDonald, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs, Bcrrlgan. A letter of appreciation for kindness shown a bereaved family was read. A dla- logue put on by Mrs. Lune and Mrs. Balderston was very much enjoyed by all. A_ prenantotlon was made to the retiring president, Mrs. flunk Mitchell 1n appreciation of her faithfulness during the four years sho was resident for which she thanked he members. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Bruce Deacon and the questionnaire to be filled 1n is, "Child Welfare." The meeting closed by sibling the National Anthem and lunch was served by the Committee ln chargo. MAYFIELD SCHOOL CONCERT The annual Ohrtstmaa concert of Mayfleld School was held in the hall on Tuesday night, Dec. l9. Mr. Lewis Toornbs who acted as chair- man announced the following pro- gramme: Chorus, Dear Old Santa Claus. Opening speech, Elbert Orr. Christ- mas Drill by 9 boys. Recitation, A Trick on Santa Claus, Arthur Cole. Solo, Little Sir Echo, Father Hlll. Recitation, Byron Houston. Dia- logue, How Mr. Bates Got Out of Shoptliflll- Recitation, In Luck, ‘Herbert Cole. Quartet, The Christ- ‘mas Tree. Recitation, when Pa Shaves, Stanley Orr. Recitation, 'I'he Boy's lament, Heath Hous- ton. Duet, I Don't Want To Pfay In Your Yard. Recltat on, When Pat's Sick, Walter Stca . Recita- tion. Giving, Sandy Nicholson. Chorus, Howdy Mr. Some. Claus mm ma. mun-um end Recitation, Smiles, Jimmie , sale oi’ candy. Dialogue, Uncle Herman's Cold. Recitation, The Lircklest Girl, Ether Hill. Solo, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, George Andrew. Monologue, Jennie Smith. Solo, Marguerite Houston. Dialogue, The Pacifist. Solo, Her- bert Wyand. Recitation, Our Concert, Robert Toombs. Solo, Ethel Hill. Farewell Drlll, 6 Boys. Closing speech, Elbert Orr. Chor- us, Farewell Christmas. Following the programme Santa. Claus arrived to distribute the gifts among the children and teach- er. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to the teacher, Mlss Mar- ian MacKlnnon, and to u.l those who helped in making the concert a. success. Much credit was due to the organist, Mlss Cora. Toombs. The National Anthem brought the evening's enlcrlurnmcnt to u. close. Murray River And Vicinity Miss May Herring, R.N., of Charlottetown, ls spending the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Herring Mr. Harry Herring who has been 1n New Glasgow‘, N.S., discharging a. cargo of potatoes, is spending a. few days at his home. Mr. Herring is returning to New Glasgow again. Mlss Marlon McKenzie of the law firm of Bell d: Mathicson, spent the Christmas holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Mc- Kenzle. Mrs. McKenzie and Mny accompanied hcr back to town where they spent the duy. l Mr. Lester Keenan who is at Queen's University, Toronto, taking up Civil Engineering. spent. the. holiday with his brother, Harold. i Private Alfred Gosbec spent the; holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Gosbee. Mlss Ethel Johnston who is tak- ing a busines course, ls spending the holiday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnston. Private George Reynolds spent t/he holiday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. B. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Krenrin and son. spent the holiday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hoop- er. Mrs. Lester Johnston who have been spending the lust month in] Boston, Moss, arrived homo for Christmas accompanied by Mrs. Wirme Buxton. Mrs. Buxtons many friends are pleased to know she Ls improving. Mr. Ivor Murray, who ls a stu- dent at P.W.C., spent the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Murray. Private Hunk Gosbce spent. the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gosbec. Mr. and Mrs. Al. McLcnn, While Sands, spent the holiday with Mrs. McLean's pnrento, Albert and Mrs. Johnston. Mr. Peter Mllburn, Manta e, spent the holidays 1n Murray - er, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Red P. Johnston. The many friends of Mrs. P. Livingston, will be glad to know she is improving. Mrs. FL. Cook ls spending a few days ln town the guest of her dough-tor, Mrs. tDr.) Glddlugs. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnston who have been on a motor trl-p to Boston and other American cities for the pest three weeks, have re- tumod home. M. DONAGII SCIIOOL On Wedncsdty night Dec. 20 the Last Photograph Taken in Canada of Commandant of First Overseas Force HIS, the last photograph taken" in Canada of Major-Gencrel A. G. L. llicNaughton, Commandant of the Canadian Forces now over- seas, was made in Halifax just be- fore the First Division embarked. General McNaughton is now with his boys‘ "somewhere in England.” Seeing him off is Alistair Fraser, K.C., 'l'r:\fl'ic Vice-President of the Canadian National Railways. They talked of the new European war but they, had more to n] about the old one, remembering experiences overseas when General McNaughton was in command of the Canadian Corps’ heavy artillery; end Mr. Fraser was serving with the 48th Highlanders of Toronto and later as A.D.C. to Sir Arthur Currie, Commander of the Cana- dian Corps. pupils of Donagh School premat- cd their Christmas concert to e lfwge audience of parents and visi- tors. Tue school was prettlly dec- orated for the occasion. Mr. Isaw- rcncc Heron capably presided and 3c following program was present- Chorus: The Best Day of All, School. Welcome, Florence Kough- an. Acrostic, Merry Christmas, 14 Junior Dllpils. Pantomime. While Shepherds Watched 6 pupils. Re- citation, Mary Heron. A Small Boy ‘s Prayer, Leonard McNally. Dialogue. Sparkln’ Mary June, 4 Senior pupils. Reci- tation, The Whooping Cough, Michael Bcugen. Step Dance, Elinor McAdam and Florence Koughan, music by Evelyn McNally. Song, O Christmas Sweet Christmas, 3 girls. Recitation, A Christmae Hymn, Sarah Bcngeli. Motion song. 3 plullls. Step Dance, Evelyn Mc- Nully (encore). Song, On Christ- mns Eve. 5 boys. Recitation, Mo- ther's Brst Job, Eileen Koughan. Ilnterlulsslon. Instrumental music by Mrs. Joseph Sfuvin, Miss Viola 'I‘rriinor and Mr. Fred McAdam. Sale of Candy by Women's Insti- tute. Song, It. Makes No Difference lNow". Hzuold Bengali (encore). Slop Dance, Mr. Ivan Trnlnor (en- core). Dialogue, Fetchln’ Paw Around" 2 girls, 3 boys. Recitation "O‘Grnrl_v‘s Gout" George Coyle. Step Dance, Mr. Basil Slavin (en- core). Hocltctlon, "Whoa Slinvcs“ Gerald White. Pant/amine "Silent. Night, Holy Night", 5 girls. A1, (his point Santa arrived, the children all singing their "Wel- Come tn Santa." The prettlly dec- orated tree was then unburdened of its many gifts for guplls and teacher. after which t e children sang their farewell to Sunta. A closing chorus and God Save the King brought the delightful event to a close. (Patriot please copy), JOHN A. IIUGIIES PETITCODIAC. N. 13., Jan. 2_ The death of John A. Hughes oc- curred at his home here yesterday. His rlenth wlll beydecply regretted "by l. wide circle 0f friends. Mr. Hughes was in hi: 88rd you and dlltrlm the last two years had been in unpaired health. It was 110i. lint-ll a feIW months ago, how- ever, that his failing health neces- sitated his confinement to bed as his condition became more eerlous. Born at Cove Heed, P. E. I., Mr. Hughes was the son of fire luto Charles and Mary Ann (Deacon) Iiughes. and came to Petltcodlco with his parents 61 years ago. For mun-y years Mr. Hughes op- erated l largo farm here and ape- clalized In the breeding of pure bred cattle and horses. His horse and cattle exhibits in the local fair, held here annually, have, over a long period of years been con- sistent prize winners. A highly regarded and valued meher 0i’ the Petltoodiac United Church, Mr. Hughes served as e member of the Board of Steward! and always took a. deep interest 1n church affairs. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie Douglas, of Inter- vale, one daughter, Mlss Nellie Hughes, RN, of Providence, R1; four eons, Percy, Frank, Raymond, of Petitcodlnc and Walter, of Bos- ton; also one brother, Harry F. of Peticodlac. One sister, Mrs. Charles Yeomnns, Petltcodiuc, died two yours ago. The funeral wlll be held on Wed»- nosday eftemoon after a service at the family home at two o'clock. SERIOUS POSITION OSLO, Jan. —(CP-HAVAB)-< Norway ls now 1n a situation "prm bably more serious than ever be- fore," Crown Prince Olav laid to- |nfght in a broadcast to Norm Am- erica. Recalling losses suffered by Norway as a result of the sea. war- fare, the prince expressed the ho-pl the courage shown by Norwegun sailors W01Ild serve as an example for tlhe entire nation in case it 1| called upon to sacrifice everything to defend its liberty and independ- SD06. __ t Use Mlnard‘! for dandruff. i -A~~_.._______._ ..___1 How Soviet Guns Stock Up With Artillery VIBORG o MILES g i?) Firing from behind the Mannerhcim Line, Russia's long-range "Big Berthas" send shells screaming through the air flve miles above the Knrclian Isthmus to land 25 miles away in the heart of Vlborll. -_ lihllnd’! second city. Diagram shows bow Soviet gun: compare with laavygU. S. Army artillery-