Iage I The 'G&& Monday. hoe. 27, 1950 in GEORGETOWN II Greet reports are coming from , That busy little compuiy held a cake sale which was a huge success. Mrs Ceredine the Company Leader wriiu that the Guides are taking part in s Xmas concert. and they are to sing carols around a Lighted Xmas tree out of doors on Xmas Eve. --:-M-z-T Large congregations and special music -marked the Christmas ser- vices in all the city churches over the long week-end which began at midnight on Friday and con- cluded last evening. Christmas car- ols were featured. and added to the -t L - of reverence and good- HOWARD MclNNlS FITTED FOOTWEAR in Queen at. - Currie aids BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. IIEATIIS 504: Per insertion l BIRTHS Hos- NORIIIE--At the P. E. I. pltal on Dec. 25, 1954, to .V1r. and Mrs. Earle C. Norrie. a son. Garth Ian. WYAND-At the P. E. Island Hos- pital on Dec. 26. 1964. to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wiand. Cavendish. u daughter. BODD-At the P. E. Island Hospi- tal on December 22nd, 1954, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Wendell Rodd (nee Anna Carew), Brookfleld, a daugh- ter Janice Anna. Weight. 5 lb. 10 oz. STEWART---At the P. E. l. Hos- pital, Dec. 24, 1954, to Mr. and Mrs. David Stewart. Montreal, a daughter. Shirley Susan, weight 6 lbs, 11 ozs. DEATHS FLEMING-At the Prince County Hospital Dec. 26, 1954, Dr. James E. Fleming of Stanley Bridge. Re- Davisnnis Fun- mains resting at eral Home. Kensington. Funeral notice later. OATWAY-Suddenly at the Char- lottetown Hospital on Dec. 26. 1954, Peter Oatway, aged 64 years. His remains have been transferred from the liennessey Funeral Home to his late residence, 55 Dorchester Street. Funeral ar- rangements will be announced later. DAWSON-At Trynn. Dec. 25. 1954. Mrs. Christie Dawson, aged 94 years, widow of the late S. N. Dawson. Remains resting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charlie Dawson. Funeral Monday from North Tryon Presbyterian Church service starting at 2:30 p.m. In- terment in the church cemetery. MANDEIISON-In the Charlotte- town Hospital on Friday, Dec. 24, 1954, Mrs. John P. Manderson, aged 78 years of 21 Esher Street. Remains resting at the Hennessey Funeral Home where funeral will take place Tuesday morning. leav- ing the funeral home for St. iTheresa's for Requiem High Mass at 9 o'clock. Interment in the, church cemetery. MacNALLY-At her home at 349 Second Street, Summerside. on Sunday. December 26, Genevieve K. MacNally. wile of Philip Mac- Naliy in her 59th year. Forwarded from the Bowness Funeral Home to her late residence, from where the funeral will he held on Tues- day. December 28th, to Si. Paul's Church for Requiem High Mass at 9.00 a.m. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery. LEWIS-At North Tryon, Dec. 26. IM4, Mrs. Mary Lewis. wife of the late Joseph Lewis formerly of Freetown in her 79th year. Re- mains resting at the Chisholm Funeral Home until noon today then to the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Clayton Thomas, North Tryon where funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 2 o'clock. Interment Baptist Ceme- tery, Bedeque. DOUGAN-Suddenly at the Char- lottetown Hospital on Tuesday. Dec. 23, 1954. Dr. F. Charles Dougsn, aged 55 years. His re- mains have heen transferred from the Hennessey Funeral Home. resting at his late residence, 120 Prince Street from where funeral will be held this morning at 9:45 to St. Dunstanls Basilica for Sol- emn Requiem High Mass at 10 o'clock. Interment in the Catholic Cemetery. N. D. MucLEAN UNDERTAKEB EMBALMER Charlottetown and North Wlllahire DIAL 5549 will. A High Celebration of the Holy Eucharist was held at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral on Christmas Eve with Rev. Canon Gerald E. Moffatt. M.A., B.D., as celebrent. The service began with a procession at 11.45 p.m. from the Station at the Crib. The Introii. was followed by the service Missa Parochialis (Oldroydi and the Post Commun- ion,' ''I am the Living Bread which came down from heaven." On Christmas day services began with Mattlns at 7.30 a.m. followed by Holy Eucharist at 8.00 am. and processional and Choral Eucharist at eleven o'clock. Rev. W. G. Hogg assisted at the services. Sunday ser- vices were at the usual hours and at 7.00 p.m. a carol service was con- ducted at which the choir sang ”Blesi., Withouten Match" and "'l"was in a cave on Christmas Morn," both of which are from the 16th. Century and also a carol from the 17th. Century. These were fol- lowed by Czech, Austrian and Eng- lish carols concluding with itTlwas in the moon of Wint.ertime"- ti-lunron Indian). Miss Suzanne Brenton Lic. Mus. was organist and choir director. AT ST. PAUIIS The Christmas season services at St. Paul's Anglican Church began with a Celebration of the Holy Communion at 11.30 p.m. on Christ- mas Eve, at which the rector, Rev. Canon .1. T. Ibbott officiated. as he also did during Christmas day. Sunday after Christmas was ob- served as "Family Day at Church" with the Sunday School children attending the ll.00 a.m. service with their parents. At 4.30 p.m. a candlelight and carol service was held during which the Old Testament lesson was read fortelling the ClirLsi's birth and Kingdom. The second lesson from the New Testament "Tile Angel visiteth the Virgin Mary" and the third lesson St. .IIatthew's account of Christ's Nativity. Previous to the candlelight pro-t cession the adult choir sang ” Rosebud Bloomed In The and the combined choirs sanzrl "Nazareth" (GounodI. ”King in Glory”-(Shaw) was sung by the girls choir and adult choir. Prayer and benediction by the rector concluded the service. R. Elliott Brock was organist and choir master. TRINITY CHURCH Large congregations were in at.- tendance at the morning and evening services at Trinity United Church yesterday. Rev. A. Frank MacLean conducted both services assisted by Rev. Howard Christie. Present in the pulpit in the morn- ing was Mr. Kelvin Johnston. stu- dent. minister at Pine Hill Divinity Hail. The music for the occasion which featured the singing of Christmas carols and anthems was under the direction of Mr. George Thompson, P.R.C.O. ICI-EM), A.R.C.M., organ- ist and director of choirs. At the morning worship. the congregation was glad to welcome as soloist Betty Beers Crawford who was heard in "How Beautiful Upon The Mountain." Mr. Crawford was also a guest in the choir. The evening worship comprised the reading of the nine lessons and the singing of carols by the choir as well as Christmas hymn singing by the choir and congregation. R.Aepi-eeentatives of nine 0! the Churchis departments assisted in service try the reading of the Scripture. The groups represented were: the Session. the Stewards, the Trustees. the Woman's Associ- ation, the Junior Woman's Associ- ation, the Irwin Christian Fellow- ship, the Men's Association. the King's Daughters, the Youth Or- ganizations. The carol singing by the choir at the evening service was very effectively rendered with sev- eral members taking solo parts in the various numbers. . AT THE KIRK Christmas worship at the Kirk of S. James was conducted by the minister. Rev. T. 1-1. B. Somsrs, M. A, S.T.M. The subject of his ser- mon in the morning was, "The Dog and The Manger." Music was under the direction of Miss E. Lillian MacKenzie, Mus. B., F'.M.C.M. The Girl's Chancel Choir rendered the Snnw"t beautiful anthem "Sleep Little Jesus" (Anderson). Miss Nancy MacNevin as soloist, sang "The Christ Child" (C. Whitney). At 5 p.m. Christmas Vespers were held with the theme for meditation being. "In The Afterglow of Christ,- Miss Maids Roger-son who was the guest soloist. sang "The Virginia slumber song." The choir rendered the anthem "To Bethle- hem" (Williams). cl-IaIti.'o'ns'iowN RINAI. HOME 78 baton 81:. but. one complete Funeral and Ambulance Service -DIreeeor- IOIIIIIDIADLIY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Frank smith. interim pastor at the Charlottetown Baptist Church conducted both the mom- lng and evening services yesterday. Mr. Royston F. Mugford. A.R.C.0. presided at the organ and led the choir in the singing of the beauti- ful "I-tallelujnr Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah." In the morning Rev. Mr. smith tool as his subject. "The External God” and in the evening. "The Man Who Gave Christ a Chance." The choir at the evening were heard aiming. ."Praiaea Thanksgiv- ing"; "Bleep Dear Little One". Miss MORTON DEW LIMITED INIUIINOI WUNIHJDBS Large Numbers Attend , Local Christmas, Services Madge Mugford was the soloist-. singing. "0 Holy Night". CENTRAL CHRISTIAN The Sunday services at Central Christian Church were conducted by the minister, Marvel D. Dunbar. B.Th. and opened with a family hour attended by parents and children at 10 am Morning wor- ship and Communion was at ii.00 a.m., at which the childrenis ser- mon was preached. The Junior Choir sang "Once in Bethlehem of Judah". and "Gentle Mary", the solo part being taken by John Owen. ”Good Christian Men Re- joice" was also sung by the choir. At the evening service the senior choir sang "See Amid The Winter's Snow" and the anthem "Bethle- hem." Preston Beck sang as a solo "Night of Nights" and Eric Mac- Gregor sang "Nu Candle was there". The carol "There Were shepherds" concluded the music of the service. Mrs. Aylison MacRae was organ- ist and choir director. ZION CHURCH Rev. W. Harold Brown. M.A., con- ducted the regular services at Zion Presbyterian Church on Sunday to which H38 added carol singing by the choir under the direction of Gordon White. organist protem. There was no service in the church on Christmas day SALVATION ARMY Senior Major and Mrs. W. Stan- ley conducted a Fireside Program at the Salvation Army Citadel at 7.30 p.m. on Christmas Day, follow- ed by a Prayer and Praise Service at 8 o'clock. The Sunday services were as usual. Carol singing was Conducted at various points throughout the city for several evenings preceding Christmas. I Christmas Day At Sonaforium A touch of artistry, hours of meticulous work and careful plan- ning went. into the work of making Christmas Day an llilii'Y'L"t "b'” cident. in the lives of the patients who spent the day at t..e nu- vinciai Sauatorium. Beautifully .dEC0l'iiiEd trays, laden with Christ- 'mas trt-ais and a dsliczous menu were tr.m'mighly enjoyed by all libs Kai-herine .V'i::LSiiii:in, nut- ron of the Sanntorium w.t.h her; staff of nurses u'o:'ke:l for hours, filling the patients stockings sndi wrapping Christmas gifts. The ar- rangement of the trays was dme by Miss Hazel Stcarns. dletician. She was assisted by Miss Gladys Taylor who made most of the tray decorations. Members of the oc- cupational therapy department also co-operated in this effort. On Christmas Eve the color scheme of the trays was in blue and silver. Each tra.v was sur- mounted with a Santa Claus and a candy basket. on Christmas morn- ing. each patient received a hand made Christmas stocking filled with treats, several small gifts. ap- propriate for either male or fe- male, and a greeting card. Also prominent on the tray was a very daintlly made Christmas tree. The menu for the Christmas di.n- ner was: fruit. cocktail. consomrnc, roast turkey. cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, turnips. peas, cel- ery, olives. pickles, plum pudding. hard sauce. ice cream, candy. fruit. nuts, tea, coffee. As in the other instances the trays were tastefully decoratedythis time with is Christ- mas cracker, a Christmas toboggan and a dainty nosegay. Over ioo patients were looked after by Miss steerns and her cap- able staff of the diet kitchen. The patients were unanimous in their opinion that Christmas for them could not have been made more pleastant. Cards Make Appointments ST. LOUIS. (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals announced Saturday the appointment of Vaughn T. (Bing) Devlne. general manager of Roch- ester in the International League, for the last six years. as admin- istrative liaison man in the Cards' scouting and minor league depart- ment. Devlne will be replaced at the clubs AAA Rochester farm team by George H. Sisler. Jr.. general manager at Columbia in the Am- erican Association the last two years. The Cards' Columbus fran- chise recently was shifted to Omaha. Court Releases Rita's Daughters WHITE PLAINS. N. Y. (AP)- Woiitchester cou nty children's court formally relinquished con- trol Friday over actress Rita I-laywortlfs two daughtt-rs.x Yas- min Khan. 5. and Rebeccs Welles. 9. Judge George Smyth signed an order closing out the case of al- leged neglect that began last April 23 The. complaint was filed by the Westchester Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Children when Miss I-Iayworth left the girls with a governess while she and her fourth husband, Dick Haymes, went off on a Florida vacation. Second of Deuce! Ouadruplete Dies BA'1'HUlRJT, N. 3. (CP)- The second of the Doucet quedniplets, Jscinthe. died in hoqm-ai here Buriday. Marie was the first of the babies to die shortly after the qusdruplets were born to Mr. ad Mrs. Lew- iu. are still in incubator: at acui- ura Hotel Dieu noqiiui. our TONIC The bark of the beans tree hae been used as a tonic obuteiaaetreeutunea. City and Central COOK'S for perfect pictures "!0Un DOLLAR. BUYS MORE- r .3 my HUGHES DRUG STOBI.' FRIDAY. DECEMBER Slat. is the nnsi day for payment 01 10'-I1"-ll installment of City Taxes. TAX OFFICE will be open from 1.00 to 9.00 p. m. on Tuesday. Dec- ember 28th to Friday. December slat. for the convenience of the taxpayers. 'iWIS TREAT THE SICK WELL" Gfggey's Pharmacy, open tvemnu ml 8 o'clock WHEN PAYMING installment. of City Taxes, bring your bill with you. No ACCIDENTS REPORTED - Both City Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police report an accident-free holiday weekend. There were no accidents and no arrests for traffic infringements. GIFTS DISTRIBUTED-A busy group of women from the "King's Daughters" of Trinity United Church worked hard Dacklnz Christmas dinners and distributing boxes of food and clothing to the less iortunate of the City durins the festive season. Other women's oi'garil7.ations, in the church co- operated. The white gifts from the Sunday school children and cash donations were among those re- ceived by the King's Daughters for distribution where needed. WELFARE nciualw GIFTS - The Catholic Welfare Bureau. with the assistance of the Board under president Albert Lennon. and the Knights of Columbus under the chairmanship of Mr. John Doyle. packed and distributed to needl families of the City, more than i00 complete Christmas dinners. Toys donated by the L.Y.C. and the B.Y.C. were givenlo t.heBureau for distribution. Officials of the Bureau state that every needy family known to them received sufficient to make Christmas Day a pleasant one. They also state that the gen- erosity of the public, the merch- ants and wholesalers of the City was most encouraging, for which they wish to express sincere your fourth please i thanks. Personals Miss Betty MacDonald. R.N.. Camp Hill Hospital. Halifax. 31" rlved by plane on Thursday to spend the Christmas season with her iffltller Mrs. R. J. MacDonald. 173 Hlllsboro St. Zion Sunday L-Cpno5b he0haLs'I'I The annual :.unu.iy School con- CEl'i. ants bdilua. Kraut-ls Lidau Vi-d5 held in znoii Cnurcn Ildli oii 'inursuay, JJ:C. 2o, ueiore is la.ge and appreciative audience. 'i in: program ari-angement was unuer the supervision of Miss U0l'lS rer- 'gusun, supei'ini.enuenL of the Junior department. Mr. J. E. It. Mac- Ewen, Superintendent of the School was chairman. The following is the programme: Beginners Program Chorus -- Away in a Manger. Recitation -- Greetings, Marlene Matheson. Recitation -- There is Love Hea- ther MacDonald. Solo - The Bells. Ralph Mac- Donald. Diaiogue - Request. Carol Rey- nolds and Sharon MacEwen. Recitation - Merry Christmas. Colin Birt. ' Recitation-seeing Santa. Mi-icNevin. Dialogue - Size Does not Count, Brian and Glen MacKenzie.,Ala.n Balderston, Bobby Champion. Trio D Silent Night. Carol Mac- Laughlin, Marlene Matheion, Judy Mathuon. Recitation - A Tiny Tot. Coleen Roach. Recitation-A song of the Bells, sharleen Cameron. - Recitation - by Mary Fall. Recitation - The Manger Bed, La Verne Maclnnls. Harry Recitation - Time for Giving, Shirley Genge. Recitation - No Better Way, Sandra Myers. Recitation-I Love Santa Claus. Bobby Billings. Recitation-The Ross. Charol Reading -- The Night Before Christmas. Older children. Recitation-What Mother Hopes. Myrtle MacNevin. Recitation - The Answer. Hea- ther Gillesple. ' Dialogue - Present for Daddy, Wellington and Gordon Gay. Chorus - Dear Little Stranger. 'mrtle. Richard Primary and Junior Program Recitation - Mary Bernard. Exercise - Christ is born Today, Miss MacDougall'a ciau. Recitation - Phyllis Moore. Chorus-O Little Town of Beth- lehem. Miss Mscmachernu Class. Recitation-No stocking; to weu, Vicky MacNevin. Drill - My Wish. Min Farqu. hsrson'e Class. A Group of Recitations - Mrs, DCSCDOIIEIWS Clsse. Duet-Away in a Manger. Barry MacPherson and Ronald I-llckox. Recitation - Gordon Ranahsn. Exercise - -Christmas Thoughts. Mrs. MacNutt's Class. Recitation .- The King's Birth- day. Elmer Mecrsdyen. solo - A Glad Christmas Morn. Margaret MacMiilan. Exercise -- The Christmas clock. Mrs. Ma's Clue. Piano Solo - Margaret Btevert. Duet - The Holly and the Ivy. Virginia MacNutt and Donna Sutherland. Sinsiiweod Gets Rain For Christmas ST. JOHN'S. Nfld. (CP) - For- mer Liberal premier of New Brunswick. I. B. IlcNIir. lent Premier Smellwood of Newfound- land a purebred Cheviot rain as a arm phi-esent ' w e ram.arrfvod,ea emier Inau- by Hinduth To Offlcide AI 8 Conseercrlion of Bishop. of CIi'fown His Excellency. Most Rev, Onio- vanni Psnico. Apostolic Delegate to Canada, will arrive in Antlgoniah. N.8., on Jan. 16 to oificiste on Jan. 18 at St. Ninlan's Cathedral in the consecration of Most Rev. Malcolm A. Msclischern. Bishop-elect of Charlottetown. Plans for the consecration cere- mony are presently being complet- ed. Assisting Archbishop Panico at the consecration will be two class-y mates of the Bishop-elect. His Grace Moat Rev. J, Gerald Berry, Archbishop of Halifax, and Most Rev. William J. Smith. Bishop of Pembroke, Ont. The sermon will be preached by Most Rev. John R. MacDonald. Bishop of Antlgonlsh. The new prelate will be installed in St. Dunstan's Basilica. Char- lottetown, on Feb. 21 or 22 by Archbishop Berry. Hus 2lii'ii Child In 26 Years FORT KENT, Me. (AP) A Canadian farmer's 42-year-old wife gave her family an unexpected Christmas present Friday - her 26th child in 26 years of married life. Mrs. Marie Cyr gave birth to a premature five-pound. four-ounce daughter whom she and her hus- band, Heliodore, promptly named Noella Jean. "The Noella is French for Christ- mas." said the proud 47-year-old father, who runs a 400-acre farm in nearby Ledges, N.B. The middle name is a tribute to the daughter of the attending physiciaii, Dr. Richard Savage, who has delivered 18 of Mrs. Cyr's babies. The girl was born at "the People's Benevolent Hospital in this New Brunswick border com- munity at Maine's northern tip. It was the second in the family horn in a hospital. Last Feb. 4, Mrs. Cyr gave birth here to her 25th child-an eight - pound daughter named Diane. PLACED IN INCUBATOR Although the latest baby was born one month early. Dr. Savage said she has a good chance for survival. The infant was placed in an incubator. Of Mrs. Cyr's 26 children, 19-10 girls and nine boys-are living. Two--Aubert, 25, and Lillian, 19. are married. The baby will join the other 16 in the family's rambl- ing ll-room farm home. Of the seven children who died, no two died from the same ailment. Having Christmas babies is not a new experience for Mrs. Cyr. Exactly 10 years ago-Dec. 24, 1944-she gave birth to I son, Norman. Picfou Firm Acts As Santa Claus PICTOU, N.S.. (C?)-To be out of work a d not have any Christ- mas dinn is just too much bad luck so the, shipbuilding firm. here, while unable to give the men work, could give them a dinner. Ferguson Industries Ltd. gave all married men and all single men with dependents. some 140 families. a large goose or turkey and is '75 pound bag of potatoes for Christ- mas. They also added some encourage- ment of employment in the near future when the firm will begin construction on a new ferry for the Prince Edward Island-Nova Scotia route. The company laid off about 200 men in the last six months because of a falling off in work. Amalgamation of Banks Approved TORONTO. (CP) - Shareholders of the Bank of Toronto Tuesday ap- proved the proposed amalgama- tion of the Bank of Toronto and the Dominion Bank, under the name Toronto-Dominion Bank. The share vote was 537.691 shares for and 25 shares against. Dominion Bank shareholders will vote on the matter at their annual meeting today. If. as expected, the Dominion meeting also approves. the merger agreement will be signed by exec. utives of the two institutions Thurs- day, according to present plans. A four-week waiting period must then be observed before the merger can go into effect. VANCOUVER (CP)-Thirty dogs ranging from mongrels to aristo- cratic breeds graduated with their masters at the University of Bit- ish Columbia. The dogs com. pleted a 10-week course sponsored by the Dog Obedience Training Killed in Accident On GI, Ldl Mr. C, E. Hooper Word lies been received of the sudden death in Utah of Mr. C. E. Hooper. nationally known radio executive, whose PEWN5 Yofmeflll belonged to Prince Edward Island. Mr. l-looper was the victim of a tragic accident when he fell upon the whirling blades of an air boat which he and his partywere using for duck hunting in the shallow waters of Great Salt Lake. .He was president of C. E. E00901”. Inc., New York City, which spec- ializes in studies of radio audience measurement. He was known for his Hooper ratirigssurveys aimed at determining the size of radio audiences. He made his home in South Norwalk. Conn. Mr. Hooper was the son of the late Rev. Alfred Hooper, formerly of Morell, P.E.I. He spent .a vaca- tion here last summer. visiting with his aunt. Mrs. Alex Ladner. Char- lottetown, and his first cousins Mrs. Bruce Msclilwen, Charlottetown, and Mrs. Fred Gates. West Royalty. Tribute To Late Dr. F. C. Dougsn The following tribute to the late Dr. Dougsn has been received for publication from Dr. W. J. P. MacMlllan: "Sudden death is always tragic and sad, but its accompanying grief is greatly magnified when it occurs at the happy Christmas season as I well know from per- sonai experience. "So many thousands of people in P. E. 1.. Canada and the U. S. A. were shocked when they learned that death had called "Charlie" Dougan with tragic unexpected- ne,ss. Stilled forever is that clear voice that had thrilled and enter- tained them for over twenty years. As the official starter and control judge at race meets Dr. Dougan stood alone. His name and fame is unchallenged with no superior and hardly a peer. Both horsemen and spectators will miss that genial presence. that strict but fair and square judge at fu- ture race meets. Dr. Dougsn was a lover and devotee of clean sport such as hockey. football and base- ball but horse. racing was his greatest love. "During past years I served with him on the Executive of the Abeg- welt Athletic Association and his judgment was always good. For many years I was associated with him as a fellow member of the staff of the City Hospital. He was a fine dentist. Charlie was my po- litical opponent in 'two Provincial elections after sewing this city as a councillor for 16 years. He was a square. honorable opponent as indeed all my politi- cal opponehts have been. This City and Province has lost its most outstanding legitimate sports leader. To Dr. Dougan's widow and to his family I tender sincere sympathy." Fire Destroys Army Drill Hall - KINGSTON (CP)-Fire of un- determined origin Sunday de- stroyed e drill hall and a quantity of ammunition in the Royal Cana- dian Electrical and Mechanical Engineere' school encampment about a mile but of here. Dam- age was estimated at 8400.000. No one was injured. - The blaze, which broke out shortly after midnight, swept through the one-storey. 600-fooh long frame structure in less than an hour. Firemen said exploding ammunition and showers of sparks threatened to destroy the whole RCEME encampment before the ' and praise which accompanies the In addition to the sdoratieb traditional Midnisht Mm. the parishioners of the Church olethe Most -Holy Redeemer. at the sen vice this year. raised their voices, in gratitude and thanksgiving. for twenty-five t years of accomplish- ment in the diocese. The service marked the jubilee of the church. which was officially opened on Dec. 25, 1929. by Rev. pastor. Solemn Midnight Mass on Christmas eve was celebrated by the Rector. Rt. Rev. Gregory Murphy. C.Ss.R.. with Rev. John Gallagher. C.Ss.R., as deacon and Rev. Edward Doyle, C.Ss.R., Iub deacon. The sermon was preached by Rev. William Enright. C.Sl.B.. The music was TllHl9l"'I Second Mass in B Flat and the Gregorian Proper of the day. Traditional Christmas Carols were lung from 11:00 to 11:30 p.m. The soloists on Christmas eve and during the services on Christmas day were. Yvonne Murray. vsoprano. who sang "Penis Angellcus” (Franck). Chester Donovan. tenor. "O Holy Night" and Frank Costello, barl- tone. "Adeste Fideles". The junior girl's choir sang at the 9 o'clock Mass on Christmas Day and also at Benediction fol- lowing the last Mass. Mr. Alex MacLean. who was or- ganist at the opening of the Church a quarter of a century ago, continues to retain that po- sition. with the additional respon- sibility of choirmaster. Rev. J. Madigan, C.Ss.R. is spiritual dir- ector of the choir. Prior to Midnight Mass the Llguorian Girls' Choir sang Christ- mas carols while assembled in the open air below the Crib at the Community Centre, where many citizens gathered to enjoy this rare, contribution to the Christmas atmosphere. p SILVER JUBILEE "Over and above the universal reasons for rejoicing at this Christmas season,” said Father Enright in the course of his ser- mon, "we of this section of the fair City of Charlottetown have very special motives for exulta-. tion. Exactly twenty-five years ago tonight Holy Redeemer Par- ish was born. The doors of the then new church were officially opened to the public for the first time, at Midnight Mass on Tues- day. December 25. 1929. Your first pastor, Rev. Father lMcGreel. wherever he is tonight. is most assuredly sharing from afar the gratitude and the joy that fill your hearts at this moment. "The whirl-of the modern world leaves little breathing-time to lab- our of hand. head. or heart: neither does its machinery ever stop to forgive the unlucky, or to spare the weak. Yet a jubilee is still a turning point in the road where, if only for a moment. we pause. to look back with gratitude and to look forward with resolu- tion. "Almighty God has singularly blessed this parish both mater ially and spiritually. From humble beginnings, she grew apace. thrlv ed and flourished until her de- velopment fringed the phen- omenal. In 25years. she more than doubled the number of her famil- ies. she poured the regenerating waters of Holy Baptism on 1740 foreheads: she blessed 500 mar. i-iages. and the prayed over the mortal remains of 442 of her faithful children who were called to their eternal home. FINE C0-OPERATION "God helps those who help themselves. And the good people of Holy Redeemer Parish did all that was humanly feasibly to merit the heavenly blessings lav- ished upon them. As a pioneer Father McGreei. C.SeiR., the gfirst 9"” life of k l Holy Red'oomor.Parish Observes Silver Jubilee Services At 0 O The Basilica at. aev. R. v, Mackenzie. no, Rector of st. Dunetatrs University, was celebrant at Solemn Man in St. Dunst.en's Bullion It Inidnluui on Christmas Eve. Rev. F. J.-cor. corsn was deacon and Rev.-Clap Roche was sub deacon.,Tne sermon was preached by Rev. 11', L. case of st. Dunst.a.n's University, Rev. E. J. Roche' gave the com. mentary during the broadcast of the service. - -The Corpus Christi Choir of so mixed voices sang a program or Christmas carols from 11:30 umii midnight. Singinggfor the mass was by the main choir of st. Dl.inBl.an'g Bullies, being the mess in E, flag by W. A, Leonard. During the or. fertory. Novello's arrangement on Adeate Fldelee was sung and during the communion. Lamblelatte's Pam. Angelicus and Adore Te 0 Peru. Coellce. The soloist: were iMisi Helen Ranch, James Fiannigan, Frank Maclntyre. Guy scheven and Connie Leclair. The Choir Director wits Leo cheisson and the organist Mrs. Joseph Dougsn On Christmas Day the early mass was at six am. with other masses as on Sundays. Rt. Rev, Patrick McMahon, D.P.. Rector 01 the Basilica. preached at all Masses. Midnight mass was also cele. brated at Notre Dame Convent, St, Joiephil Convent. T'he Monastery of the Precious Blood. the Char. lottetown Hospital and the sacred Heart Home. Masses were Cele. brated at the various institutions on Christmas Day. Redemptorlat in Charlottetown. in one who has grown up among you sacerdotally. I have personal knowledge of the unswexving lay. alty, the fervid enthusiasm, and the peerless solidarity t;-4 elm-. acterized the first pmsishloners The larger number of families to day are families that joined th. parish at different times as she moved slowly along the long road leading from her foundation to her silver jubilee year. We are happy to be able to say that all of" them have contributed mag- nlnlmouslv to the store of attri- butes that now make Holy Re- deemer Psrlsh second to none in the Diocese of Charlottetown. "But your Silver Jubilee has brought you s God-given increase far morn precious than that of mere multitude. The other luxur- ious growth which hse brought its plenty to your parish is the religious practice of its people. The religion which a men pro- fesses only in empty speech in outward show. but does not put into practice. is to him a myth, if it be not also before God. a mockery. But our religion is thank God. real. The flourishing parish societies are evidence that beyond the fulfilling of obliga- tion. there is among you the de- vutedness of fervor. All these show. besides thoroughness of or- ganlzstion. the fervent faith and the faithful loyalty of true Chris- tians. "This jubilee is an epoch in the the parish where she pauses. almost at the mirl-cen- tury milestone, to gaze in wonder and with deep thankfulness, back over the led her i are now still to guide her the dark and dangerous regions kways by which God has rough the 3 years that ended. and to beg Him steps through of the future.” SEVEN DIINEIIB KILLED MERLEBACH. France (Reuters) Sevenccai miners were killed and another injured by an explosion in a mine here Friday night. HOLIDAY Club. outbreak was brought under con- trol. Admission At the ROLLAWAY CLUB Music by the Downtowiiere Sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Charlottetown IJANGE DEO.427 12:80 00 cents The "Rendezvous" closed on plete modernization. When it reopens about mid-Feb- December 24th for com- "Rendez-