. Three Islanders who have bcen en- ~gaged in naval operational duties jovers-cas have returned to Canada . and are expected home soon. The; l Kenny. St. 'graphist John Garfield Chappelle, ,un:xpected1y from overseas, on a ' George Chappelle, Esher St. Gar- , of Brookline, Mas. ‘ Saturday, Augu I55 .. OUR NEWSBUDGET m. 011R SATURDA ‘SEPTEMBER 2. 1944 Y SUBSCRIBIERS I i i MONDAY AIIIVES IN ENGLAND-Mn. RJ Holman, Prince at" m; n. ieived a cable announcing the safe arrival in England of her daughter Mrs. J M. Brad] y. Former Alderman and Mrs. Kltson of have been visiting his mother, Mrs. Frederick Kitsch, and his brothers. Georgie and Waldy for the past inont . will return to Boston this week. Mr. Kitson is a veteran of World War One and holds a re- sponsible civil service position in thte commonwealth of Massachu- lc t4. Lee C. Kitson, Boston, who FUNERAL YESTERDAY — The hmeral of flie lute Mrs. Albert J. Ward, U Edward St. was held yes- terday afternoon from her late re- Conway. n "Corvway. Chester Brehaut, George Graham, and Roberts. Interment hi Cemetery. i C. People's residQQ of her father. J A llacLeod. Forest Hill 'l‘lie strvice rit the home and grave ducted bv the Rev W I. (tree. Pallbearers were: Josapii Morrison. Arthur llfldxnald. Stirling Mac Donald. Elphin ManPhee. Malcolm MacLeod and J Collin Mac-I geath. item-lent in Dundas Ceme- TY- FUNTAL AT POWNAI. — The funeral of the late Wallace Inmaiii of Alexandra was held yesterday" afternoon from Pownal United Church. The service at the church and Brave was conducted by the Rev. Edwin White asisted bv the Rsv. C.U. MacNevin Pallbearers were: The Hon J Waiter Jones, Arthur Moore, Ambrose MflCMlllfLl. Wilbur Jones. Wallace Brehautfld Frank Brehaut Interment in Pow- nal Cemetery. —0FI-‘ICER VISITING HERE- Li ‘ Bakrr, of the Royal .. ‘Qn Electrical and Mechanical Engineers has visiting in Summerside. Lieut. Baker is the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrv Baker of this town. He ura- duatcd a year ago from McGill University with a degree in En- gineering and immediately enter- etl tlie Army. He has been station- ed lri Kingston. Ont, but expects to leave soon for the Pacific coast -s WTHER PICNIC- A very en- e cuting was held on Saturday family with .r connections and friends met on the Church of England picnic grouncLs at Crapaud. Everybody pre- sent from the oldest member. Mrs Robert Mycrs down to the youngest member little Bstli MacFarmne en- joyed themselves to the fullest. The guests of honor present werc- Mr and Mrs. J David Gardiner with their two charming children Rhena and Lincoln o‘ Ottawa, also Liz-Col. L€\\‘i5 T. Lowther of Washington D. C and Mrs Harold Mewhiney the» foriiier Miss Evelyn Lowthcr of T "onto. Mrs. Edward Gardiner rc- gistered tlie names of those present and the list numbered more than one hundred most of them descendants of William Lnwfher who came from Yorkshire England and settled in Crapaud about the year 181B. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in chatting and reminiscences among the older folks while the children enjoyed the old-fashioned merry-go round. Then a bountiful supper was spread on the tables and every- one did full Justice to it, especially the ice-cream which was a wel- eoinc treat on such a hot day. After wishing the guests of honor good luck and God speed in the future everyone wended their way home- vxards hoping that when we next mer: the war-clouds will be over and peace be in the world again. _ Squadron Leader H. C. Trainer. D. F. C., of Redford, P. ‘E. I., miss- ing after air operations in France on August 18. ins arrived safely in England. This welcome news was received by wire yesterday by Sqdn. Leader Train0r’s par- ents. Mr. and Mrs. J, J. Trainor, at Bedford, Word of its arrival spread throughout the community last evening and caused great pleas- ure and satisfaction. TUESDAY SLIGHTLY WOUNDED - Miss Ada Duffv. Lower _ Queen Street. City. received official word Satur- dztv that her brother, J. . ' Duify. had been slightly wounded in France on Awust 14th. i LEAVE FOR ONTARIO-Jsieut. Ronan MacDonald and his bride the former Miss Mary Hznnesscjv oi. Charlottetown lcft vcstertlitv for. Pom-broke, Ontario, where they willl reside Lieut. MacDonald will Lei stationed at Petawaiva Military Camp. LO jot COMING HOME ON LEAVE- are Able Seaman Jack Stewart. 131 Water Street, City: A/S P.0. Paul Louis; and CK 1S) H.J. McKlnnon, Higlifield. wptcoiia Wrsrron - Tele- of the R. C. Navy, arrived home visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. field has been aboard a flagshi of the British Cruiser Squa ron, which took part in the invasion of Normandy early in June, i944. In the lovely summer garden set- ting of the Chestnut Hill home of Mrs. H. F. Livcrrnore. the marriage Jet Virginia Ernestine. daughter of Th Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Albee Porter. and Flight Lleut. Harold Fleming Kerrlgami D 5.0.. D F C.. R C.A .. son of the late Harold George Kerrigan and Mrs. Kerrlgnn of Wes mount, Que, and Ridgewod Park. ; yesterday elvii-N g. popular in their home DOCTOR KILLED IN ACTION — Ca taln Charles Miliar Baliem, New la ow N. 8.. who was list- ed as kll ed in action in yester- day's casualty list, is a son of Dr. J. C. lem, a former Islander, now of New Glasgow, N, S, Dr, Ballem is a brother of Mr. J. Ballem of Mt. Albion. P. I. I., was born in Mt. Albion. Capt. Dal- lem had just graduated from Del- hnusie University with his H. D. degree before he joined the Army and went overseas. Mr. and Mrs Percy Walsh. Gay- wvm. have received a win from the Director of Records Ottawa, wflviyln the sad news that Pte. George arren McDonald. of the N. N. S. Highlanders has been of- ficially reported killed in action in France on August 12th. further in- formation to follow. Pte McDonald was 1B years old. enlisted in May, ifeieiiilsnd had been overseas for slx MISSING N. N. S. HIGHLAND- ER SAFE - Licut. J. M. Veness of the North Nova Scotia Highland- ers, who had been missing since June 7, is now reported safe. His father, Mr. J. C. Veness, who is at present residing at Tea Hill, received a cable from the Lieutenant saying he was safe ‘and sound in England. He went overseas iii 1042, having previously been at N. B. University studying engineering. Mr. Veness is from Fredericton, and is here, accompan- ied by his wife, for his health. Allison D. Macdoiiald, son of Mrs. Allan J. Macdonald of Albion Cross, P. E. I., is a recent radu- ate in Medicine from McGil Uni- versity. Dr. Macdonald‘ graduated from Summerslde Academy in. 1988 and received his pre-medical training and Bachelor of Science Degree from Acadia University in 1941. At the age of twenty-three he receives the Degree of M. D. C. M., standing in the first ten of his class at McGill in his first. third and fourth years at McGill Medical School. Dr. Macdonald has been a member of the R. C. A. M. C. for two years and is at present on the Interns Staff at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Mont- rea . HONOR ROLL UNVEILED Mead- ow Bank School was the scene 0f an iiitereshiig gathering nn Friday evening August lith when the photos of the Service boys and the Honor Roll were unveiled Mr Ed- ward MacPhail was the chairman and Mr. L.H. Drake the organist while the following program was carried out. O Canada, One mm- utcs silence in memory of Terrls Miller Hymn Give Peace O God. Reading, Lawson Drake, Address. Rev. J.R. Skinner, Solo, Mrs. Ste- wart, Drake, Readirig. Mrs. Charles Hyde, Reading of Honor Roll by The Chairman. Unveiling of the Photos by James Miller, Quiet music by the Organist, Prayer by Rev. Ml‘. Skinner, Reading Mrs Sterling Clow, The King. Ice Cream and cake were then sold by the members of the Women's Institute. Following ls the Honor Roll. Nor- man C. MacFadyen with the Home Guard, Eric Mac Fadyen with the Naval Forces, Reigh MacLcan with The sudden death of Mr. Josiah Smith, well-known citizen of Char.- lottetown, occurred at his-resid- ence, 61 Chestnut Street on Aug- 21. Well and favorably known throughout the city the late Mr. Smith was born in Dunstaffnage in 1806 and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Aberdeen Smith. His wife, the former Miss Lucy Mae Gillis pi ‘eceased him 1936 Surviving are five sorrowing children, two daughters and three sons. The daughters are Mrs. Josie Power, of Montreal, who arrived home for the funeral, and Mrs. John Shepherd lRubyi at home. The sons are Russell, now serving with the Canadian Army in Italy; Joseph Jr., (Sonny) at home and George also at home. Surviving also are two sisters, Margaret Jane and Fannie, resid- ing in the United States, two bro- thers, Daniel of New Dominion and James Fraser. in the United States. The funeral, which was largely attended was held from his late residence Wednesday Aug. N, service ducted by Rev. Mr. Wright of St. James Church, relieving for the Rev. T. Busscll Somcrs. A favorite hymn of the deceased, "The Lord Is My Shepherd", was sung dur- ing the service. Pall-bearers, all lifelong friends of the deceased were: Messrs. A. N. McInnis, Henry McInnis, Gar- field Taylor, Ronald McDougali, William Bridges and Michael Walsh. to n, wide circle of friends in Ver- non River and vicinity, took place in the Vernon Rivcr United Church on Wednesday, August 23rd. at 6.00 p. m. when Edith Estelle Lea. daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lea. was united in marriage to Lorin Minter Drake, son of Mr. Francis Drake and the late s. Drake. nee Florence Keeping. e ceremony war performed by the Rev. A. S. Weir, pastor of the church. in the presence of a large number of guests and acquaintances. ated for the occasion by friends of the young couple, wiiIi a georgecus array of flowers. Miss Edith an a cousin of the bride. was maid of honor, and Periev Drake, brother of the groom was best man. Mrs. Stanton Jenkins, sister groom, presided at the organ and Mrs. A.S. Weir sang "0 Pe The bride looked verv sweet in a floor length gown of white em- broidered sheer with shoulder length veil. She carried a beautiful sheaf of gliidioli arranged wi baby's breath and fern. She travel - ed in a suit of Navy with mfiwhlnl accessories. The maid of honor wore a floor length gown of Aline Blue taffeta, Her head dress was a harmonizing halo of veiling and flowers, She carried flowers blend- ing with those of the bride. After the cermony a reception was held at the home of the brides parents. A deliciou. infonnal lunch was served by girl friends of the bride. ere were many lovely and vnl- uable wedding gifts, and previous to the wedding the bride rind been tendered a miscellaneous "shower". Both bride and kroorn are ‘very and the district is flodzvrlch, Ont, was saleznnized on st 12th. Rev. A. Godfrey Lund of All Saint! Ibisco- gratlfind to know that after‘ their return from a honeymoon tri-p to points in the Marltimes, the young people are to pal Church officiated. reside at Miiiview where a-iie Broom DRAKE-JAM An event of interest‘ The, church had been beautifully decor-- o! the tJ-i rfect __,g ‘is s very farmer. They e have tlie very best wishe; of th entire community for a. married life of prosper-i d happiness, ty all —A pretty wed- nlzed on Aug, 5th, Rev. Father .C.A.!‘.. db lain, ernice Jay of 0n- "ifhter of and Mrs. , Mt. Stewart. became the LA; Roderick Henry Ln. with and wreath of mauve flowers, white accessories and wear. ing a corssge of pink car-nations. She was attended by the groom’; gu- ter, Miss Dorothy Innell. who was. Iowned in e two-piece green crepe dress with white accessories and Vi)" I- Wfllle o! Pink and white groom was supported by s‘ ulto The grooriigs s a pear nec - lace. to the brides maid g gold 10¢. ket and to the groomsman a gold ring. After the ceremony a wed- ding reception was held at the Queen Hotel, Moncton. tmcng the guests were the bride's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Jay, also the groom's] Parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry In- ncss. Their many friends join in Wlfihins the young couple many: fears of happy wedded life. I WINBODAY . ON vAcArioiv Rev. win. 'r.i ,Mercer and family left Mt. Ste-' [wart on Monday to spend a short iVMat-ion at Donkln, Cape Breton, where Mr Mercer was Minister for eight years before coming to an. Stewart three year; ago, none 01v FURLOIIGH. - Pte. J.A. Gallant. son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyriac Gallant of Mayfield, P.!.‘.I., arrived home Saturday night on Illflmlgh, visiting his parents. ARRIVED IN ENGLAND - , and Mrs. John L. Clark, Rustico, have received a telegram from their daughter, Enid, Mrs, Ralph Emery. stating that she has arriv- ed safely in the United Kingdom TO ERECT NEW CHURCH. — At a meeting of the parishioners of Saint Augustine's Church, Rus- tico, permission was granted by His Excellency the Bishop and plans were formulated for the erec- tion of a Catholic Mission Church at Hunter River, in the near fut- ure. ‘ CHESS CLUB ORGANIZED.- ,At a well attended meeting in the VY‘.M.C.A. rooms last night a club |lo be known as the Charlottetown ,Chess Club Was organized and the ,following officers were eleebed, |Honorary President, Mrs. It. E. Mulch; President. A. J. Hashim; Vice President, H. K. S. Hemming, Secretary Treasurer. N. M. Regan. WOUNDED IN NORMANDY _ 5M! Sergeant and Mrs. w. J, Flflflrald of Georgetown, P. E I., received official word from Ottawa. Monday. that their son L. Cpl. Leonard Fitzgerald was woun. ded in action in Normandy recen- uis "rain. “c 0111s o e or Nova. Sootia Highlanders. length veil l i I Mr has been employed at the T. Eaton Co., Ltd., Moncton, N. B. On Thursday evening she was guest of honor at a surprise gathering of friends at the home of Mrs. . E. Johnston, Fortune, and sented with a lovely gift ISLAND ITADY DEAD-The death was pre- °fl . lfifllldly eveanrinz July Mtb a hm Ifllldl and nelshbors gathered at tb n or Mr and Mrs Ralph Judsoan tgmlion- or their son Dewar, and his bride, :30 v33: on ta 111$: vxlsit lomPowl- . re urn r we , gong; when they spent tlilgr honey- Thi liv -1'ocm was tutefiully decorated wth wink end white stnalners and the seat; of honor we’; adorned Ivllllh larugiebylliltiegvgs. e e; re r on Brown and Mr Bruce Jones pre- sented the young couple with a IIOIII IIIIAVED — The death occurred in Halifax on Thursday last of James Albert Massey, re- tired Customs Department em- ployee, at the e of 7'! years. News of his death l be received with regal. by a wide circle of Al cab in failinrhealth year . Muse was able to be up until last Fri y night when he took suddenly il. Born in Peggy's Cove, he was a valued member of His Majesty's Customs service for over I0 years, retiring 11 years ago. He was s member of the Court Royal Jubilee, I. O. C. F. He is survived b his wife, Edna; one ' iida, at home, and one n, Squadron Lek. illlam E. Massey, R. C. A. F., stationed at Dartmouth, formerly of Charlotte- town. _J___. —J5¢h IIWLCIDAYr-On Bat- urday Mr. Gordon Huestis, Wil- mm Valley, celebrated the 85th an-| nlversary of his birth. In the even-I a family party was held at the. home of his son Mr. Earl l-luestisl‘ and Mrs. Huestis. A pleasant even- ing wu spent with games for the young folk, music fer the old- er folk and ice cream and cake for all. Mr. Hueetis was fortunate 1n havin the entire family ivrtii him 0n ths occasion. Brenton Waugh, who is his only daughter and four sons, R-ev. G. liknanerson Huestis, Paradise, N. .. Stephen Huestiq in Carleton. E811 and Horace at home.—S The community of Covehead has been greatly shocked and sadden- ed by the tragic death of Mary Llewellyn liornas, aged 29 years, daughter o Mrs. Francis Thomas of West Oovehead, P. E. I., by drowning in the Ottawa River at Brittanlii, Ottawa, Ont., at 8 pm. on Monday, August 14, 1944. Un- able to swim, Miss Thomas step- ped off into deep water while wad- ng in the River with a friend, Mr. Gerald W. Campbell. Every effort possible to save her was in vain, and her body was not recovered until '1 a. m. next morning. though five rowboats and the R. C. M. . crash launch helped in the search. —C-ASLEY—MACMURDO A very pretty marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Heath Casley Kensinstqn at, 8 p.m. on July 4th when their youngest daughter Anna Evelyn was united in marria e DQ111815 Neil MaoMurdo son o Norman Maolfurdo of North Bede- que. To the strains of the wedding March rendered bv Miss Georgie Profitt the bride to be entered the parlor on the arm of her father and took her place beneath an arch of roses and ferns. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. D. Stirl- ing in the presence of fortv invited quests. The bride wore a navy dress with navy and white accessories and a gold locket the gift of the srwm- She carried bouquet of red and white roses. 4 —LONG SERVICE OVERSEAS- A man who has probably seen more amtinuous army service than cnv other Summ man arrived home on Saturday evening. He is Sgt. J Arsehztult of the Roy- al Canadian Regiment and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Arscnault of this town. Sgt Arsenault who is a graduate of Summerside High I occured in Haverhill, Massachusetts on Aug 23rd of Mrs Edwin Wilton, formerly Annabella Carripbeli of Carleton Point P. E. Island Mrs Wilton leaves to mourn the 10s»; of a. kind and loving wife and mother, her husband and two daughters- Mrs James Purgeson of New York, and Mrs Arthur Bow of California, also an‘ adopted daughter Mrs Earl Guiroir of Wes; Ncwsurv Mass and one Sister Miss Eliza Campbell of this City. (Patriot Please Copy) AIR SCHOOL COMMAND — Wing Commander D. G. Price, R. C. A. F.. who took over the coin- mand of No 2 Air Navigation _Scho01, Charlottetown on August 15th last. was born in Quebec City thirty-one years ago. He enlisted in the R C. A F ten year; ago and the administrative knowledge he has acquired in that time stands him in good stead in his new kr- portant command. Wing Comman- der Price came to Charlottetown yfrom No. 3 Wireless School, win- mipeg, where he was commanding iof icer. He is married and has one ,daughter. His predecessor at No. I2 A. N. S was Group Captain H. N. Hampton, D. F. C., who i; now ‘in Moncton. — ST. ILEANOIIS MIBSING — Mr. Andrew, St. Eleanors, have been advised by the Department of Nat- ional Defense that their son, Bdr. Dean Andrew was officially repor- ted missing on August 13th. Bdr. Dean Andrew was known to have been serving in nance. He enlis- ted shortly after the outbreak of war and went overseas about three years ago. He is twenty four years old. ‘There are two other brothers in the services, Sgt. i-ge with e army at Camp Borden and AC Alan, R C. A. F. in Saskatchewan i sowim and Mrs. Harry 4 I Pour Islanders were included in the latest list of It. C. A. and Army casualty lists released here today. PO. John Charles McLean. l. C. A. F. overseas, previous! re- ,ported missing on active serv ce, is ‘now for offlc allfurposes presum- ed dead. P0. cLean's next-of- kin Ls his wife, Mrs. J. C. McLea 80 Up er Prince St, Chariot town, . E. I. In the Canadian Army overseas there were three casualties: Pte. Fred ictor Refuse is re- ported severely wounded. His next- of-kln is his wife, Mrs. Margaret Refuse, Peters .cd., P. E. I. I Lis ‘ as Wounded" are Ptes. Frederick Thomas Benton and Lawrence Elwood Matcfnnis. both s e .. A . . P . next-ililfu-lirin is his wife, Mrs. Han nah F. Beaten, 94 Weymouth St., City. and Pte. Maclnnis’ next-of- n... School and attended Prince of Wales College joined the permanent force in 1N6 When the wai- broke out his unit was one of to go overseas and he landed in kigand in December 1909. nearly five years ago. He saw seven and one half months of action in_ the Sicilian and Italian Campaigns ult has now been sen: saw very few Islanders oversees but while in North Africa he sew C t. Victor Inman of Slimmer-sf . Arsenault spent about three years in England and became very fond of says that the troops in there. . popular After spe-iiiglnberiiis furlough at his home Sgt. Arsenault. will go to his new posting in Canada -S anadian Word has been received from Mrs. Sophie McNeil. Ottawa, that her son Lieut Wendell McNeil had been killed on July 2nd. Previously Lt. McNeiPs wife, the former Iola Williams of Tyne Valley had been Thev are Mrs.‘ Members of the Catholic Wom- en's League and all those attending the opening meeting of the O.W.L. L annual diocesan convention, which was held last evening in the Knights of Columbus Halhwere pri- vlleged to enjoy a program con- sisting of inspiring and educat- ional addresses, combined with a select musical program, the open- ing number being "O Canada ' The Girl Guides provided a Guard of Honor which escorted the vis- iLOrtks arid the delegates to their :sea . j Mrs W.J.P. Macmillan, pre- sident of the Charlottetown sub- division and convention hostess presided and extended a gracious welcome to-the delegates. In the unavoidable absence of Mayor J E. Blanchard civic greet! ,, and a hearty welcome were extended by Councillor Andrew Butler. An eloquent and ad- of w below. was given by Mrs. G. nell McMahon, president of the "ocesan council. Mrs. McMahon ex- pressed regret et the unavoidable absence of His Excellency Bishop Boyle. She cxtauided sincere thanks to Rt. Rev Msgr. McLellan. vic- ar general and diocesan chaplain. to Councillor Butler, to Mrs. Mac- i ' IISATIIQ“? BIMPSON-—AL llfrs» Walter gfiif" “wit: its. ‘m N-At her residene Street, Blind °- l? Cliarles I-Ieroi-iylnmifelgs‘ 8m,“- N-At Alba FRIDAY BECOVEIED FROM WOUNDS - Dr. John Cedric Baliem, of New Glasgow, N. 8.. formerly of Be- E. I., has received 'ord that his son. Capt. C. Miller lei-t lem has fully recovered forn wounds received in France. Ciipt. Baliem, who was born at Bedqiue. is also a doctor and is serving ‘lth a Field Ambulance unit. NARROW Escape _. AUIqI-Il. five-year-old daughter of Mr. .nd Mrs. Emile Gauthier, North 1s- tico, while playing in her gra id- fatherk boa , somehow ot caught in a rope which took er h id- long into the water. Her er brother Patrick 14, who is a boy scout, had a chance to perform his daily good deed. Without waiting to tat; 121i hésbrubbfir ‘goats, he pung an ro eye - “il.. worse “it. ster ashore. none her wettirm. The election of officers for he coming term resulted in the el :- tlon of Mrs. J. Austin Murp Emerald, as President of cesari Council C. W. L. Other ji- Besldca awldow. formerly Myrtle wadman of Augustine Cove, arid four small children, he leaves to mourn his parents, Mr. arid Mrs. Fidele Peters of Augustine Cove. also four brothers, Wilfred. Peter and Amos of Augustine Cove, and John of Charlottetown. The Pall- bearers were: Frank Macwilllams, Fred Leard, Roy Cutcllffe, Wendell MacWllliams, Edwin Crossman and Melvin Bell. Alterations in the interior of Prince of Wales College to provide room for the technical training of returned men are under the super- vision of Mr. Walter llatheson. The P. E. Island Libraries are to be shifted to the east side of the basement and a porch built over the new entrance door. The base- ment, which lias never been wholly excavated. is to be clean- ed out and oil-burning a ratus installed so that in future t e Col- lage will be heated by oil instead of coal. w. . 70 ears. "y o‘ Mmmefll $1 W MWELIF- AIIZUBI 20th at next...” - All‘. “will 1944. rim,- 28, i944. Inez Myrtl years. twoMmontlis, '. an rs. G .. Russell Street, Sumeiiiregrejde -w'°“~ .________ _.___ - new?‘ I“ P351. The many friends of Captain Aim Nicholson, Union Road, Lot 51, will be interested to ieam he has been promoted Major. He went overseas with the P. E. I. company ficers elected are: Vice-Presid ts, Mrs. A. J. Howatt, Cliarlotteto n; Mrs. J. A. Bernard, Tignlsh; ‘s. Millan, hostess president and the Charlottetown sub-division for their courteous invitation to hold conven- tion in this city A beautiful bouquet was presen- ted Mrs. McMahon by little Pris- cilla Walker This was followed by a group of lovely songs by Miss Bernice Vurray with Miss Marion Dougan as accompanist Miss Dou- gan is in charge of the musical of the North Nova Scotia High- landers in 1941; went to Africa as Captain in ‘.943. thence to Italy, and now it is announced he has W. J. McMillan, Charlottetown; Executive Secretary, Miss Gertrude Coady; corresponding seer , t0 Sgt ct Mrs. H. J. Hynes, Montague; r5121‘.- been posted to the British llghth gupgyl M“ Am“ Mann“, . Army, and promoted Major. Major rm Nicholson is the son of the late Mr. Aleuander Nicholson of Union Road, and Mrs. Alexander Mac- Pherson. He is married, his wife and daughter Louann, living with Ch Hospital. Aw. er. w mm“ Bert Hamill. Middleton. a Ella Dorinda felon and Mn. d nllghtgq. —I-IOME ON LEAVE — O. D. Gerald McNeil, R.C.N.V.R., is spermi- of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. .. program for convention and dur- ing the evening rendered several piano solos most effectively Of special interest was the re- port of the work accomplished through the C.W L in the pro- vince This was given by the dio- cesan executive secretary, Mrs. J Austin Murphy, Emerald. THURSDAY —IKI.VING OVERSEAS — Pilot Officer Keith MacKinnon, R. C. A. F., is now serving overseas ac- cording to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius nears - at th a‘ Island Hos ital or? Aiiéxiigi gum: Mr. iui Mrs, James Betts (rm Constance Currie) Rocky Pom; | son. PIERCE — At the Prince Island Hospital cn August ‘Zlidvllw to Mr. and Mrs Stcivart Pierce’ Charlottetown, a daughter, Patricia‘ DISC-At the Charlottetow pltal, on August 2'! 44 n Ho.’ ‘and Mrs. Peter B REN—At the Prince Hospital on August 17, 1944 and Mrs. C. E. her mother. Mrs. Malcolm Mc- M N il, S raid . H i d ‘. Gowen, Kilmulr. , c e umme e e JO m e Navy about a year ago, and for |.e {Last six months has been a tint the Deep Brook Naval oepitlil with rheumatic fever. He was dis- charged from the hospital about the end of July-S. —B'I‘REET FOREMAN BISIGIfi -- Mr. James Millman who s been foreman of the Iummersl e street department for the past it years has resigned his position. Previous to that, Mr. Millman had been connected with the street de- ing a two weeks‘ leave at the hogs Delegates. members, and visitors attending the annual convention of Women's League spent. busy and profitable day Wednes- dav with attendance at Convention Mass in the Basilica at 8.16 which was celebrated by the Right Rev. G.J. Mclelllm . -. Diocesan Chaplain Members re- celved Holy Communion and heard an inspiring sermon by the Rever- end Chaplaln who exhorted them MacKinnon, Slierbrooke.-—S. ARRIVED IN ENGLAND — Mr. and Mrs. S. Ward, 174 Hillsbcro St, nave received word from their daughter, Bernice, Mrs. J. Burnett. stating that she has arrived safely in the United Kingdom. ARRIVED OVERSEAS Cpl.. Louis Weihe, Summerslde, hasi arrived safely overseas according to word received by his family. He is a son of Mr. Paul Wedge, Sum- rnerside.—-S. —LEAVES 0N RETURN - Bis- ter 8t. Fulbort of the Congreg - tion of Notre Dame, Kankakee, il., left on return yesterday after vis- iting relatives and friends in summerslde and vicinity for the past two weeks. Sister St. Fulbert is formerly from Egmont Bay. She was accom anied as far as Mont- real by Mss Margaret Arsenault, Surnmerside- COMMENDS PREACHER — Writes Mr. W. L. Clark in the Windsor Star: "Attendants at the Kirk of Saint James, the Presby- terian Church in Charlottetown. . It. I., are pleased» with Rev. B. A. Wright of Knox Church, Wal- laceburg, who is supplying the pul- pit down there this summer. The Islanders like good preaching and _Mr. Wright is giving them that." WOUNDED IN FRANCE — Mrs. Archie Benton of Winsloe has re- ceived official word that her son Pie. George Sutherland Beaten was severely wounded in action in France on August 15th. The nature and extent of his injuries was not disclosed. Ptc. Beaton went over- . rid was serving with the Arayl and Sutherland Highlanders of Ca ada. FUNERAL SERVICES - The funeral of Mr. Stephen W. Mc- Isaac was held yesterday morning Hsnnesseyb Funeral celebrated by Rev. J. W. McCardle. The pail-bearers were: Dr. J. T. Croteau, Messrs. Louis McMahon, James Redmond, Aeneas Gallant, James Taylor and John Harper. Service at the grave was con- ducted by Rev. Father McInnis. —SPINDS LEAVE Hill} Lieut. Baker of the Royal Canad- ian Electrical and Mechanical Eng- ineers has been visiting in Sum- merside. He is tlie only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baker of this town. He raduated a year ago from McGill niversity with a de- gree in Engineering and immedi- ately entered the Army. He has been stationed at Kingston, Ont., but el-pects to leave soon for the Pacific Coast-S. —AI.IIVES HOME — F0. W. E. MacAusland, Il.C.A.I". of Summer- slde returned home last week from to follow closely the footst s of Him whose life on earth was t e exem- gllfication of sorrow and sacrifice. t. Joseph's Choir girls sang dur- tbe Mass The business session opened in the K. of‘ C. Hall at 9J0 aJii. with it splendid attendance of voting dole- gates. Mrs. C. Parnell McMahon. President. who presided at all the sessions, recited the Ica- fie prayer following which she ex- ded a sincere wedcome to all the delegates and eitprescd the hope that all deliberations and plans for furthering the work of the or- ganlzatlon would be uctive o.’ much good for the glory of God arid the good of our wintry Fol of the rules or order and t e minutes of lest convention by the Executive Secre- ary, Mrs. Austin Murphy. the following appointments were made: Resolutl . Mrs Frank Murray, (Riarlottetow Siunmemf " n; Mrs. W.J. Sullivan . s. A. Smith. Kinitora; Nominations: Mrs. Kath- erine Creamer, Charlottetown: Mrs Bernard McLellan, Mrs. W. F. Sullivan, Bummersidc. artment for many years. He was oreman of the job of n er Street the first street in the town to be aved. Mr. Mlllman, ac)- cornpanied y Mrs. Millman, h left for New York where they wiii make their home with membe s of their family-S. Mr. and Ernest, Migtin and. ung son mmy o rooklyn, New York, now visiting in Mon- tague and Cardigan, motored to the city Tuesday evening. . Martin, a lover of the Island, thor- oughly enjoyed the rain after the bitter-ing heat of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Martin met their friend James Wilfred. MacLEOD-At Hospital, A18. N. U‘ ‘Alexander: N .. a IcNIEIF-At the Hospital, Montague, . 2s. i044, to m. and u... Linwood .1. McNeill, Cardigan, p, ILL. a son. KENNY — Alt the Kiigs Collity .E.I., n1 a son. ‘the Kings count, DU. a land. . ICON-JIacKAYP-At Char- lottetown on A as 1044.11! ev. '1‘. A. A. aoKey of Wood Isla E 1G. Morrison of lat River. "ma: - wmsaoc- AT Trinity United Church, Charlottetown v11 Ahg. Nth by Flt. R. . Robert and sister Fannie, bo whpm prfitiegeiéstezd her, in tllietgabgl’ dlers." The Rev. Mr. Sea- m“ "m" ° u es requ re a ' mon was a son of Mr. and Mrs. er t’ their ‘gm ‘an’ poififinyg William J. Seaman, and was born ma“ h" m 5 was at Springfield, P. E. I., in 1910. He was a. graduate of Mt. Allison d University and Pine Hill Divinity Hall and held pastorates at Raw- don, Hunts County, and at River John, Pictou County. He enlisted as a chaplain in 1942 and was serv- ing in that capacity at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, the former Louise 'I‘rueman of Nova Scotia and two small children Lorna and Andrew, his parents, Mr. Seamon at present employed at Pictou, and Mrs. Sea- mon at lraaialbane. Also brothers, Lorne arid Cedriek, a sister, Igne, Mrs. Ramsay, at Hamilton, . E. I.—-S. Hctel and afterwards spent a pleas- ant evenlng as“ guests of Mr. and P E $011M! - . on A . iili is Ape - Svggéllft vacation at. be!‘ horn: i131“?! R" gram“ mlmvah- P3- sucaeaaf -- ' at hsr career as Registered “M u“ m?‘ our" in Brocktori, Mass. Aw a ‘“1:°“‘g°3“" In" - . phonsusdf. Itarkin, Montague, _ Lowe. Women's Army Corps, of M,“ _ r‘ 100 Calla Stéa Providence, recently a‘ Mme gmfmmc°fi —FIN°IIAL 553V"?! -— A ggggiiirisn tiff. AAF 32's“ orig flicking-M‘ m, m,‘ memorial service. in the Kensing- . Hmmwl‘ “mu?” u“ ‘Wm a ton United Church on Sunday. ggggalfullxlfilgzseih‘: isthzssfifi. m“ °° m7 m “rflméfif M“ ary Captain Rev. W. A. Seaman . who died on July Dist as a result 5.1:: ‘fflin’fi"gi§f°,flf,§bf'ffffiofigh ‘ July 14th. The service was led g y. _ 5i; R-v- A- v. swims. w» or fiistsiilm. i.” ‘t'fi§“v‘vi§§§°in'€s§€5 e 5°" 0i’ Bmdilblne led l!‘ PTBY" ret o rator in the Narragansett and the scripture lesson was read m“; c 5Q 0g jlyovjdenca. - The Rev. M1 Webber of Trenton, L“; N. 5., n. personal friend of the late {ew day. 1",“, B; m; hem, i, m“ ht l William. Ila left- Char couiforting and inspiring speaking of the life of the depart- tobii to continue his training in and wireless. On Thursday night his service to others. A solo, "There Is No Death", was rendered with William and surrounding vicinity gathered at his home to ten him Mrs. Leigh Callback of Crapaud. Her accompanist was Mrs. John WM Nfld by Misc Annie Mac- Leod while Mrs. Colin Macfnnes pre- I-fymns sttling by the choir and the gfingney A d “cl , , ; "U T), . e ous was rongrcka on were nto e sertieq w me ladies and the re_ in singing and arming being furnished Jean Hiune and Mr M and Miss Margaret Ciilis at the Queen M . P t rs erc WorG h of Lapthorne m‘ ma‘ ‘o ML find M“ 1w er having a very ul {ear Hospital ' w. and Mrs. PIOMOTED Iiizabeth A. liq a w "h" I'm“ ‘l’ ' . and Mrs. Earrieetlhr- 11m conlreiwlvfl “fielded the at the Washington National Air- August 13th in memory of Honor- as a machine operawn Cp Lin" of wounds received in France on 01-15mm). l name 0g New peg- Chumh- The Re“ - Mmfl‘ ember, she was employed as s tur-' by Rev. Mr. Crowdis of Malpeque. Malcolm Matheson spent a Hon. Captain Seaman 519051180. Friday morning en route to ed as a model of kindness neighbors and friends of Glen fine expression and deep feeling by dei- s reception. A nioolv worded ad- Walker, the church organist. mm Wm‘ a we“ fined purse lunch " a "o a Chiti Sol- s an ‘m? rs an of the n ht was . Alex Mac mild iy until an unfortunate accl- t in the winter of i043 rend- er m der . fortbune she cheerfully and uncom- platlningly bore always. grateful for he attentions and mlriistratlons of thoise. in whose home she 5P9!" the last year of her life. Hal’ strength gradually weakened, until on June 6th she peacefully passe on, at the home of her bEiDVEd niece who so tenderly nursed l3: and‘ provided the best of med! aid. mer MacPherson violin. On June 6th, the residents of Hampton and vicinity were sadden- ed when word was received that Miss Ella Wilson had passed away at the home of her niece, Mrs. George Bell of Charlottetown. Miss Wilson. who was in her eightieth year. spent practically all her life on the old Wilson homestead at Hampton. During her long, active li_f_e she nob_1y assisted her brother advised that he had been wounded and as no further word was receiv- ed, it is thought that some error occurred in the transmission of the messages. Lt. McNeil was servin with the North Nova Scotia High anders in France. He Joined up shortly after the outbreak of war and later rec- eived his commission. He went cver- seas in May 1942. Previous to joi- ning the army he was a school tea- cher and had attended Prince of Wale; College . He leaves to mourn besides his wife, two boys. Paul Roderick and John Wendell His mothe is with the civil service in Ottawa. His fath- er the late R. J. McNeil of Tyne Valley died about nineteen years go. ‘there are also three brothers. ilwn and Fred in Charlottetown and LAC Carmen at No. I0 B and G Mt Pleasant and two sisters, Doris in Halifax and Mrs Anthony Williams in Nova Scotia-S. ‘Ihe second day's session of the Auxiliary Fire Services Convention (branch of Civilian Defence Com- mittee organisation) met yesterday homing at mo at. the Beach Grove Army raining Centre. The DN- gram opened with an illustrated talk on Pumper Mechanics by Mr. T. A. Cltmpbell, mechanical superintend- en . The address by Mr. .0. A. Beer, Provincial Fire Min-sh and chair-l man of Fire Services, dealt with the role of the C D. O. in present and post-war sctivlt In the course of his address. Mr. Beer read a copy of the submission which had been presented the Prov- inclal Government with the object kin is his mother. Mrs. Philip Msclnnls, 234 Queen 5t, City. of retaining all C. D. C. equipment after the war. two and a half years duty over- seas to meet for the first time his baby daughter, Eileen, who will be two years old in September. Form- erly of Mill River, FO. McAusland has been posted for duty in Can- ada. He was met at Moncton by his wife and little daughter, who them. They visited F0. MacAus- land's former home over the week- end and were the guests of his father, Mr. Murray MacAusiand and his brother, Mr. Donald Mec- Aueiand-S. — HOME FIOM SOUTH AI‘- ItICA - Mrs. John Dowling R. N. the former Claire Clohossey of ‘rig- nish has arrived home from South Africa where she spent over two years in the Royal Army Medical Corps in a South African Military Hospital. Mrs. Dowllng. who was on the nursing staff of the Provincial Sanatorium volunteered for service in South Africa in r942, along with a number of other nurses from this province. While there she married Captain Dowling Dublin, Eire of then resigned fmm the service and came back to this country by way of New York making the trip on her husband's ship Mrs Dowling left Summersid yesterday for 8t. John where Capt. Dowllng is at present-AS. —MICHAEL PETERS — The fun- eral of the late Michael Peters who was killed at Richmond railroad crossing. took place on August 2i, from the Cape erse Church of Scotland, and was then returned to Summerside with 00o the British Merchant Marine. She d Fire caused by lightning last» t testroyed a large barn and other bilfldlflq; bclonfi to Lloyd B . ut mi es The loss two _ . was estimated in t‘- usands of dol- lars. possibly in the vicinity of $5.- The loss isixu-tiallv covered by insurance. barn es r t l iii h was filled with hav w?» fiarx-sutz swtrufsk m an "t mend’ m thflrebulebread a c e o o er ldings nearbg The f d hay crop. his farm machinery two calves and all t ry. The bolt struck the barn about 8.30 and the flames spread rapidly. A light rain was falling at the time and probably prevented a more ser- ious fire. Neishbo Three Canadian servicemen visit the American sector in Francs 0B a day off from their respective duties. Left to right. F0- A" $23,‘: WinnIPQB. Ih-L, Howard Turner of Montnvaal, angnfiflllifli" mm“ the of Toronto, halt their jeep and‘ take in the sc ery Illfmll" mid,“ famous island abbey, fortress and town d Mont St. Michell 5d ma“ majestically in the background. The unique world-renowned ‘a: Km” has been in existence since the 19th century. mllllmned by min“ m, and nobleman of France. The striking Cathedral on the l" The death occurred rather un- 1 l5 up i‘ not been in use for the last 200 years b . the town which sp H! tedl in city Monda 57$? of yMr. Stephen Mcfsasc, 7;, largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Bishop. In- terment was in the Cape ‘n-av- erse Church of Scotland cemetery. to it via narrow cobblestone streets has con‘ nued to do a thriving tour!’- ist trade even despite the war. German and nnw Allied "wigargfp. martinis; its clientele. - inc/is Overseas Photo Tara"! a familiar and well known figure who has resided ta this city for the plat ten years.