5515b TWELVE rm: CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN - . DECRWER 24. 194a m ->a.‘_;__*; k .OUR NEWS BUDGET FOR DUR SATURDAY SUBSCRIBER S MONDAY FUNERAL SATURDAY -- rm funeral of the late Mrs. James P. Modre was held on Saturday n.1- termon. Following a short service at er late residence the funeral be ces were held from St. John’: Church, Milton. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr Davis who list] officiated at the grave. In- tcrnlcnt in Milton cemetery. Pall bearers were Messrs. Redvers Stewart, Hurry Moore, Wm. M0011 nalrl (Tununings, Lemuel Coles, y Younkcr. SAD NEWS RECEIVED — The neus was received in Charlotte- town last. week of the death of lVLr. Haroic Laird. in his 71st year. Mr. Laird was the youngest son of the late Hon. David Laird. He lived in the Pcaca River coun- try for many years. His wife pre- llnvcs w mwlm their loss n mar ried daughter and a son. tno son and husband of the ll-iiiflhlfl‘ are serving in the Ca- fl1flifill Anny. Mr. D. R. Laird oi rlus city ' n brother and Mrs. .1. A. ifzllhicson. a sister. There is also u brother, Dr. Garcon Laird. in Madison, Wis, also a brother, Mr. w c Laird. and a r. I\1l'.\ l1. H. Laird, 1n Winnipeg, lilan. Ptc Elnmett Austin. formerly of Cll.\l'1i)l{£‘1\\\\ll, “as klllcd in ac- tl-m il\t,’l'\i‘ii$ on December 7, it “as learnt-d 1n Charlottetown over file week-end. The sad nelrs was ccelvcd bv his sister Mrs. Char- e- Chctlerie 0i 27 Richmond St. Pic. Austin had been serving O'l£‘.".\9.l5 ‘op about one year. Pre- \'l'vll5 tn Quinn: with the Queens inn. Rifles at 'l‘urunto he had buPn manager of an hotel in that cl'v_ a position he held for some years. He wn- 2B years old Surviving are three sisters and two brothers. The sisters. in lul- cltton to Airs. Cheverie. are Mrs.| Purker Lund of Charlottetown and Miss Marv Austin of Green- wich, Connecticut. The brothers ou-e pr. John Austin df the Royal Can dlan Erlglneerr, stationed at Petayvawa and William Austin dct-vuscd him by some tears. He’ bero of the City Council. tho City Police. Charlottetown Fire De- partment. representatives of the R.CM.P., the Cana Legion, former member oi the 2hr. Siege Battery with which Mr. Sterne served overseas in tho last wlr, and members of the Sterne Loun- dry staff At the grave Last Poet and Re- veille were sounded by Sgt. limilo Doiron. The pallbearers were: Elmer Ritchie, Roy Quigley. Dr. TIE. Robins, Morton Dew. Gus McDon- ald and Robert Nicholson. Mr. Donald N. McKay, 79, n for- mer member of the Legislature in this Province died yesterday at the Prince Edward Island Hospi- He we; a native of rinlfield. P.E..I and lived there hi: life. carrying on fanning operations. He was a son of the late William McKay and his wife Catherine Mal- Both lett. McKay. Ho was born cnJuly i. i868, tho first anniversary of the confederation of the Provinces and five (years before this Prov- ince jolne the Dominion. He took a prominent Dart in community activities all his life and was a member of the Sons of Temperance and of tho Temp- craxice Fcceration. He entered the political field in 1936 when he was elected as Assemblyman in the first district of Queen's for the Llbernl party. He was re-elected 1n 1939 but was defeated in the general election this your He was n prominent farther at Springfield and was active in farmers’ oo-operstivel and other farm organizations. Surviving are his wife. the for- mcr Miss Flora Sutherland of Stanley Bridge, P,E.I.. sons, Lemuel W. McKay, n Cen- sdlnn National Railways brake- mm at Charlottetown: and John Siltherland McKay. a farmer in Springfield. Funeral services will bo held Tnesiav afternoon from hi; res- idence to the Springfield ceme- tery. Boeing hll sermon on tho but "The darkness is past and the true of Bedford, PILI Hancock-Richards. A very pretty wedding was soiemnized at the anse at Carleton Siding on Nov. 1th. when Miss Martha Hancock} rlughter of Mr. and Mrr. Clharley encock of Melville. became the. ‘ldP of Jrlmcs Preston Richards of Gladstone. son of Alexandra and the late .\'fr<. Richards, and was formed by their Pastor Rev. arvey Bishop eaten. sister , bridesmaid, while mi}. Lies/tier M. eaton. supported the groom, Aftcr gmng the register the happy arty drove to Borden and then summe “la where ' u Olympia Bvestoursnt. 'I‘hey drove back to Charlottetown when-o they were Joined by several unload; and proceeded w the nfldei homo at Melville, where were met by a happy group gh0uts andftdieers and blow- lwrnl. A er receiving con- pfilifiklns the happy party sat P1 to supper at e table that owed with good things to satisfy 31o liluetlteg of all. The table was artistically decorated and by two wedding cakes. IUNDAL Oi‘ PTII. WALSH — The funeral of Pie. Peter Walsh who dlld M: It Toronto Hospital t week. was heir‘. Saturday from is f idence on Reserve Street 0o the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer. The service was large- Lv attended. High Mas; of Roouicm was bung by Rev. F. Cass. ' ' v. Ci. Baines, C. Se. R... Rev. A. nald. C Ss.R., . errell. occupied seats sanctuary The pallbearers were: Thomas Gallant, Joseph Costello. I"rzu1k Hrzltllcv, J. A. Fullerton. Austin Bradley and Prank Hauizh- p‘, Fnllftllllli! wlv. the order of the Drocmalon: firing party. xwandcrl by Sat. Maj. Stretch; Cm Pollrc; C.A.B.T.C. Band, un- dl-r circctluu of Sgt E. Doiron; l-‘ire Dvpartlncllt; B.I.S.: pall- bénrrrs; HPJTSOL mourners; gen- rrnl public. The City Council and Military were represented. Scrvlce at the Ltrarc was conducted bv Father Cass and Father McDon- nl<l.Ptc.Wnlsl1 was a. former lncmblr of the Charlottciovm Po- llcc Force. mineral services were held Saturday at Cavendish for Rev. lit-vim MacDonald, a native of this Pl'0\'ll1(‘.(‘ and husband of the late Lury Maurie Montgomery, author n1 the Innxills scrlcg of Anne Books. T110 suwiccs were from (il'i',‘f‘tl Gables, thc 01d farm home ‘Willill rlgnlvll prominently in the Allllr- stories. Services were conducted by Rl-v. H. M. Bllntaln, pastor of the Prcsbyt inn Church at New Lon- rlrm, assisted bi‘ Rev. E. F. Coff- in pastor of the Cavendish United Church. Burial was in Cavendish Cem- mlqv, rvhv-re his wife is also bur- ‘The pallbearers wcre: Alexander; MacNvlll, Erin-st. MacNc-iil, Lorne; MnrNrlll. Fred Clark, Earl Simp-l son and (Norm; lyfaeCotlbrey. . Mr. MrDP/nrlld was a native of Vnllryvficltl, P. E. I. and it was while lu- was pastor of a Presby- tcrlnn Church at Cavendish that in- mct 111s vylfc. ' 111,-.- lwo sons C. Cameron Mac-l Dmuld fltd, lJ-Lieut. Stcwarti MncDrlluF nooovnrrlnied the bodyi home. Death 0e..|:red at Toronto last wcck whore Mr. MacDonald lived since 1'10 retired from the ac- tive ministry in 1935. Mr. and Mrs Goo. Abbott r9- hlrncd Saturday night from e rrontll’: visit in New York and Boston. Mr. Abbott stated that Anon! in booming in these two titles. Hundreds of citizens paid final ibute Saturday tn Councillor J. . Stems whose body wns lnid to in the People's Cemetery. owing services at the Char- ttetnwn Baptist. Church. SCYVlCQq were conducted bvRev. llionold Noble. associate pastor 0i‘ tile church. who also conducted services at. the grove. The choir wgs composed of members of the Male Chorus and a double quar- tctto from the Chorus sang "Stcnl Away to Jesus." The hymns were. "Unto tho Hills" and ‘Oh God 0f lethal." Interment was in the People's Cemetery. w light now shlneth" (l John 2:8) the Minister. the Rev. TH. Bussell time to faoetofacewithl-Ils glor_v—His love and mercy and self- sacrifice-till the power oi it strikes home and the eternal world become,- real and the real things in it begin to shine. Does not this happen sometimes with a human fsoe? All of us. I venture to Ioy. have on some shelf in our room the picture of someone wo loved and revered. anc. who had the lus- tre of Christlikeness. When we pok at that face in the frame. QOIIIBUI-lhl happens to us. The shadows of earth begin to lift. We become aware of the reality of the spiritual world. We nee that only goodness and love matter. Best of all. the love of God be- rllYVPg real and sure. If that is poe- siblte with some human friend. how much more with Christi How much more when is face-scar- red perhaps with the thorns. but beautiful bc--ond all the dreams of art-shines in on our hearts. Then the sun rises. We become aware of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Our Christ- mas Joy is complete and real and laatlnl TUESDAY -CONGRATULATIONS —- 0on- rrratulatlons are being extended to Signallcr Herb Phillipa. R.C.N V. R. and MrsdPhllkilps on the arrival of a . ling aug for 7 at the Highland View Hospital. Amherst. .5. CONDITION IMPR/OVED- The condition of Dr. J T. Crotenli who has been suffering from an attack of pneumonia, in Prince Edward Island Hospital. ls much improved it Was reported last flight. Dr. Croteau teaches Economics and Sociology at Prince of Wales Col- lege and St. Dunstan] University. ORDINATION SERVICE —Ilm- mett McInnls of Charlottetown was raised to acolyto st an ordin- ation ceremony Saturday at Holy Heart Seminary. Halifax. Most Rev. John T. McNally. Romflh Catholic Archbishop of Halifax officiated. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - Mias E. Jean Macliwcn. B. 50.. R. N._ Arvlda. arrived in the city lut night to spend Christmas with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce MacEwen of Morell who are spending tho winter here. Mi-ls MacEwen l; a chemist in one of the largest Canadian war plants. - COMPLETES BOAT TRAIN- ING -— Sunmorslde and Ken- slngton friends will be interested to know that Ralph Charles Dennis, Seaman second class. eon of Mr- and Mrs. C. R. Dennis of Warren, Ohio has completed his boat training in the U. S. Navy and has been oont to lchool for training as o Radio Technician and ls now at Wright Jr. College in Chicago, Il1in0i.b—S. FUNERAL AT CANOE COVE - Thg funeral of Mrs. Artcfnas Rod- gerson was held Saturday from her late residence at Canon Cove. Scr- vices at the home and gravg were- Rosam- conduclcd by Raev. A. ll. Todd, lur- slated by Rev. T. W. Goodwill. The pallbearers were: Hugble Mao- Phec; James McNevin, Daniel Mc- Nevin, Duncan McConnell, Malcolm MacKenzle, Roderick MoNevln. Inbemlent was in Imig Creek Ccmetuy. GYRO CLUB — The annual Christmas party of the local Gyro Club was held at The Charlotte- town last. evening. Santa Claus distributed many interesting gifts accompanied by appropriate vor- ses to the individual members. Mr. Rdv Cudmore. representing the Rotary Club. gpoke briefly on de- veloping a. youth programme which would include the provision of outdoor playground! both will- ter and summer. Guests present were F0. Hogan and Charles Chamberlain. The latter gave sev- eral well rendered longs. ’I‘ho home of Mr. and Mrs. Basil C. Helm. DeBabie. was the scene of a pleasant gathering on Prid evening. December 10th on the oc- casion of o reception 1-io1m's brother. Able Seaman Doug- las H. Sherren of the R. C. N. V. . who was spending o lhort furlough The funeral was attended Mayo; B. Roy Holman and mem- wlth relatives at Charlottetown, herry Volley and Disable. on December - AI-RIVES SAFELY — Mrl. Her- mI-n Masher, Drackley. received o. cable from her husband. Pto. H W. " ‘ , announcing his sale 81TH!- al in England. I'll-II STILL RUNNING-The 5.5. Fnirvicw continues regular "l9! to and from Rocky Point. It in of interest to know that this ferry ceased ODEPStlODs on Dec. l0, i040, the thermometer regis- tering i6 degrees below zero on at date. IIOMI DIRIiAVI-ID — Mr. and . J S. McKay of Stanley ave received the sad the death of their son. Gunner Leigh McKay. Gunner, McKay was previously reporter; u dangerously ill over- leu and outed away on Dec. - i048. The deepest sympathy of the whole community goes out to Mr. and Mrs MacKav and fam- ily ln the time of their deep sor- row. LAID 1'0 REST — The funeral of Mrs. Hammond Large was held yesterday morning from St. James’ Church where service was held by Rev. T. H. Bussell Som- the grave. The pail bearers were Col. E. W. Johnston. Dr. C. H. Beer Messrs J.A. Webster. J.H. Lewis, K. J. Martin and J P. Gordon. Interment was in the People's Cemetery. IS SAFELY IIOME Among the repatriated Canadians arriv- ing lost week on the "Gripsholn." was Reverend Sister Saint Mary Damon of the Congregation of Notre Dame who for the past el- even years ad been o. missionary ln Japan. Sister saint Mag Dam- ase is undoubtedly remembered by mm? in Charlottetown u o for- mer heed of the Art Department of Notre Dame Academy. —I'RACTIJRES ARM-Friends of Mine Catherine MacLeod. nurse-in- traini at the Prince County Hos- lB-l Mint to learn that she id the misfortune to fall on the Dl/vemem in front of the Hospital Saturday afternoon and break her enn at the elbow. The arm has ben pieced in a cast and although she] is resting as comfortably as can be expected she will be unable to at-l tend to her nursing duties for about' a month or six weeks-S FUNERAL YESTERDAY - Th! funeral of the late Malcolm P MacKlnnon was held yesterday af- ternoon from the borne of his nephew. Daniel MacKlnnon, Church ill. Service were conducted by the Rev. T.W. l Members of the Orange Lodge to whi . MwKlnlrlon belonged attended in a both’ and conducted a service at the grave. The pail rers were: Louis Livingstone, Lemuel Lamont. Percy McDonald, Fred Buchanan. Gordon Lamont, W.i=‘.A. aowart, M. L.A. Interment. Wu in the Argyle Show Ceructory. WAR SOUVENIRS -- Interest. ing souvenirs of the Italian colli- palgn have been received by Mrs. . C. Thompson, city, from her brother, Bombadier W.D. Stanley, who i; with the 2nd Anti-Aircraft ment. Montreal. They elude 1. 2 and 5 lire notes used as Allied military currency, and cop- les of "The Red FIRED." and the "Eighth Army News." "The Red Patch" i: a newsv paper issued by the First Canadian Division Cen- tral Meditorranean Force, and re- sembles the trench papers publish- ed by units of the Canadian Army in the lost war. OILMEN AWAIT COLD WEA- THER — More cold weather is what. drillers working at the ex- Dlorstory oil well in Hlllsbcro Bay are waiting for now. Ice is forrn- iml in Charlottetown Harbor and in the Bay in sufficient quantity to make it impossible for small boats to maintain a regular sche- dule between thl; City and the drilling site. But the ice is a long way from being firm enough to carry motor vehicles. It is pian- ned u use a half-track truck. with runner; in place of‘ front wheels. to transport men l-nc supplies once the ice becomes safe to travel on. it was learned yesterday. When drilling operations were suspended recently the hole had reached 3,700 feet in - IIOMI ON LEAVE — OS. R01’ (Buck) Whitlock of the R- C. N. arrived home on Sunday night to Spend Christmas and New Year's leave with his Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Whitlock, Goytown. “Buck" 1| well known in Island hockey circles, being judged the rnoot valuable player in last year's city hockey league here. This year he Ls Performing with Inc navy team in the Cape Breton Hockey League and in his first appearance with his new team- mate; figured in three of the navy goals in a 9-1 victory. NAVY CHRISTMAS PARTY— The parade deck of H MCS. "Queen Charlotte" was gnlly de- corafcd for the ahi ‘s company Christmas party and anoe held on ‘Tuesday evening. A huge Christ- mas tree was loaded with gifts for each member of the company, and mecial gifts were won b Officer and Mrs. o h . . Blackett. H.D. Joy. ii. . Master of ceremonies during the evening was Leadi Seaman K. Forsythe, Oommandln Officer Lieut. C.P. MacKenzle an Mrs. MacKenzle were present. R180 the wardroom offices-e. __.,. The following personnel, all unmrs, have n transferred from the tizilfillil centre at Beach to vanced training vwws L. Bedard Regina. Sash. T.A P. Brigll. Maple Creek. Soak. A. Demos. Pipestone. Mans A 0- Dlok. Cannon Man.. 0. Ellie, Kolownn, B.C.. E. O, Fasten. Hul- ntt, BC. D. R. Grover. Hanna. Alta, E. E Hare. Brockville. Ont., 1-1.3. Johnston, Hamilton. Ont... 12w. Lamb. Prince Albert. Bask- ‘IEE. Lee, Cobalt, Ont... G. Llitl. Vancouver 8.0.. .A. Mviklc. Kelowna. B o, DC. Miller. vic- torla, B.C.. F. J. Searic. Benton. . Robson, Vancouver, . K. E Steinke, Webster. Al- berta, V. W. Stall. Greenfield. Sank. W. Wallace. Toronto. Ont. T. Yallite. vv nnipfll. Mall»- vOnL. J F. Scheiccl ask; Saslo, C.J. Lyne Narlcoueer, C‘: Before leaving they we" we. seated with cigarette; by the Pm. vincial Government through the Carry-on-Canada. Conn. 111a presentation was looked after by Mr. In M. Brown or the Con“. ian Legion War Services. Offlcal announcement is made that the post offices and mail ser- vices in the Magdalen Islands, hitherto under the Jurisdiction of the District Director of Postal Services, Halifax, have been plop. ed under the District Director of Postal services. Charlottetown The change becomes effectlva on Jail. 1, i944. Ebllowing i; a list of the post offices which are affected: Ar- llenault, Auriimv, Boisvilie. Chem- in (185 Buttes. Entry Island. Etanw des Caps. Etang du Nerd, Gggnd Entry, Grand Ruisseatl. Grind- stone Island, Gros Cap, Havre Aubert. House Harbour. Ll. Cyr, Lnpeyrere, La Vemiere. Le PM. Les Caps, Leslie, Miilerohd. Old Harry, Polnte au Ioup, Pointo err who also conducted service at.‘ Basso. Portage dll Cap, wlomon, South Beach. Vigneau. Hon. Dr. Cyrus MocMillan is in the city- MUTCII — JONES — A quiet but pretty wedding took place at the Manse, Vernon, on the even- icl Isabel Jones, daughter of Mr. J. Layton Jones and the into Mrs- Jones, of Pownal, was unit- ed in marriage. in the presence oi a small company of immediate friends and relatives, to William Charles Mutch, son of Mr. and Mrs. 11B W. J Mutch, of Cherry Valley. Rev. A. S. Weir performed the ceremony. The bride looked very lovely in n street length drool of dusky rose crepe with black occ- essories. She wore o. eorslgc of yellow roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Elaine Mutch. She wore a pretty street length dress of poudre 111110 Crepe with contrasting acc- emories. Her cor-sage was of pink loses. lliam Hayden was gmonanan. After the ceremony, the bridal party motored to Charlottetown where iii-range- ments had been made for o. wedd- ing supper. The bride and grocm left Saturday momlng on a, hm- ‘P17110011 m1) to points on the Mainland. On their return they are to reside at Cherry Valley. The young couple are very popular in their home communities and their many friends extend to them most heartily, good wishes for a happy married life. WEDNESDAY —CARD PARTIES - Mrs. Anna OKeGfe. Kensington wus hostess on Wednesday night for g mrd party sponso =11 by the C W L of Indian River Prizes won. won by Mrs. Bert. Kelly and Mr Emanuel Arsenoult On a previous occasion Mrs. Eflilobeth Arsenallr wng hqgg. ess for a similar event. when Mia Doris Bil-t and Mr Frank Arsen. ault were the prize winncrsla-K BUSINESS A1‘ MARKET UN- USUALLY HEAVY -— Business fall unusually heavy at the City milfkel Wsterday. ‘Through the doors of the building which open- ed at 8.15 continual crowds pass- ed until closing time. Those in charge of the stalls found it diffi- cult to serve all the customers A1- iihflullh they had increased their staff. It was the busiest dav of any previous Christmas season. to date. was the report at 3 p.m. PRELIMINARY II E A R I N G Rl-JSUMES — Preliminary hear- ing in the case of Ihrl Whitlock, Charlottetown restaurant propriet- or charged with arson. ha; been transferred from City Pollcg Court to the court of George J. “Nelly. Stlpcndlary magistrate for Queen's County. The Q1159 came up originally before K, M, Martin. incendiary magistrate for Charlottetown and was adjourned without evidence being taken. "Ivhlamhezrlgg will resume today, 1 oc as been released‘ on $1.500 bail bond. “ Y’S MEN'S CLUB TOYS — windows of the island Motor minal present n very attractive appearance. ‘Two small Christmas "'69s. artistically trimmed, dccor- ote each window. while under one of these trees, effectively arran- iléd. appear about 30 wooden toys. These to |. representing fimlres of anima The Ter- s, vehicles, and various objects. are the products of the Ys Men's Club and will be distri- buted among needy children of the city. FAREWELL PARTY— On splur- dfly E\'¢hlng._ November 27th., frlcnds and nfilglibOrg gathered qt the home of Pie Jlungg Bradnlbane, who was . short leave at his homo leaving Holiinx for an ontgm WmP- PM‘ Cffllii’ was led forward by Mr William Morrison. then lvLr. Thomas Nlvrnom as chairman ROOM ERB CAME - - lng of December 17th., when Mur-r ear of the Iii-h- a few oomplknorlt- ary remarks called upon Walt- er MaoKennlo w read an address. J in Mayne made a present- a well filled purse. The honor thanked t-hem for mdnass and expressed hope that in the not too future he would again be his friends and neighbo a priato remarks were made by Mr. Alex. M d. Springfield and Mr. Hadley wcodsido. Brndalbono. All Joined in singing o song sult- able for the occasion. Pte. Craig is the son of L.-Cp1. Robert Craig Craig Charlottetown, n brother Gnr Jonn Gaig is serving with the dian Army and a sister LAW. Grace Craig is eon- nectod with on R.C.A I‘. hospital in ‘Ibrcnto. HOUSE WARMING— On Thur:- day evening. Dec. 2nd. the peoglo of DeSable school district ueem 1- cd at the heme of Mr and Mn. Borden Wooten to bid them wel- come to their new homo. Mr. and Mrs. Wotton formerlg presided at Murray's Comer. N . but -ro- cently sold their fnml there and have purchased the McKay pm- ggrt/y at Double. ‘the guepts lng assembled. Mr. E C. Hoirn took the chair and briefly outlined the oblect of the moctuu Ho then called on Mrs. Myron Show who reed a pleasing address. after which Mr. Shaw came forward and pre-' sentcd Mr. and Mrs. Wotton with a beautiful "parlour clock". After the presentation Mr and Mn. wotmon in o. few well chosen re- marks feellngly thanked their new neighbors not only for their beauti- ful present but also for the friendly spirit which accompanied it. A fine luncheon was served by the ladies. The root of the evening was spent in social intercourse and dancing the younger element. Mrs. obtcn is o daughter of John H. and Mrs Myers oi Hampton. Tho funeowl yesterd at Springfield of Mr. . McKay. 75. former member of the Provincial Leg la was very 1 1y sounded. Many men in pub- those present. ay afternoon Donald N 11c lie were glmong . Newman. Mr. New- ciated It the grave-side in St. Eflizabethb Church Cemetery- The honorary pallbearers were: Senator J E Sinclair, Lester Douglas. M.P. Premier J allnlter 1e active pallbearers were: J S. am J.S Haslam, Ira McKay. ace bud, Joseph L. dson and James Sheen. Mr. MoKo, a oronlinent farm- er df Spring-field. sat in the legis- lature u a Liberal member for first Queen's from i086 until he was defeated in the general election this year. His numerous friends will hear with genuine regret of the sudden passing awav on Friday. em- ber 17th. at Westville, NS. of J. Thomas Parker. Mr. Parker WI] born at George- town, P.E.I. sixty iour years ago, the son of the late Captain David and Mrs. Parker. He possessed a pleasing personality and made many friends wherever ho went.‘ He was a good citizen and render- ed valuoble service as councillor in his native town and as an of- ficial in St. Davin’. United Church Georgetown The deceased is survived by his wife. the former Margaret Mc- Coul of Weltville and two sisters. Mrs. EB. MoLeren of C getown and Mrs. l“- Hodgston of Boston. to whom siilocre sympathy, is extended. Interment was made at West- yllle on Sunday —PRESENTATION — LAC. J. H. Goodwill. oi Kensingiun. who was home on furlough W35 pleasantly su rlsed on Thursday night when a rge number of friends and neighbors assembled at his home and presented him with an air- men's watch A compliznerl ad- dress Wils read by Mrs. . J. Humphrey while Mr. Maurice Clark made the presentation. Brief re- marks expressing the sentiments and flood wishes of nil were mode Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hilnphrey, r. J. Pendergoq. and Mr. J. L. Saunders. Mr. Goodvlrln made a suitable reply nmuring his friends that. the memory of their thought- fulnesg would carry him through when camp life was most monot- onous. Several rounds of auction were enjoyed and the winners o! the game proved to be Mrs. George Mullally md Mr. Maurice Clark. Music and singing were a feature of the program with Mr. THEPE'S SOMETHING AWFUL ‘more!!! estrus BANG-S 15N'T HERSELF SINCE ‘moo: Pnnnenus Philips lmdlr-g l sing- song. Mls Mary Caniil rendered a pleasing solo. Refreshments were served by the ladies and all de- Dlffed wishing Mr. Goodwin the best oi luck and s. safe returm-K. TIPPY AND “CAP" STUBBS ammo-- et-t-i-t! GONE I WELL-J CERTAINLY WOULD LIKE -ro KNOW-- n. Al Glrclu. semicolon; Island. I “Ell-IE the mond of Freetown to THEY'RE OPENIN’ AGALN f“ HE Rooms»: OWN 1' "'- p - --RECEP’l‘l0N n MALPEQUE- A ism ntnnhor of friend! and Iwllhbors lsthered at the home of MrnMand Mrs. kockhag OI] Olldly IVGIAIIII (d! d0 OIIOI‘ their son. Gerald. who had recently been married and to welcome his bride the former Miss Alice Drum- the com- munity of ‘MaiPeque The living room was taste ully decorated with a background of potted plants with nink and white streamers wi llrlc wedding bell s nded over two seats of honor gniy decorated owai tho bride and groom. When n1 had arrived the bride and T18 Mrs. Frank Beurlsto. A pre eoorstod basket plied with parcels was brought til by Anna. and Edythe Donald. Tnooc parcels were opened by Mrs. Kenneth Owen and Mrs Bruco Stewart and the accompanying verses and good wishes were read by Mrs. Prod Donald while Luau Champion pre- sented thun to the bride and Mn. Dugold lhcNuu arranged them on tho table. oersirl than expressed is thank! on bcneif :f his bride and himself for the great Klndncol of so man friends and their ex- pression goodwill at this time -All joined in singing All" They Are Jolly Good Fellows. couple were the reel? useful and beeuiifu gifts u well as s nunber oi envelopes contain- ing a zitial sum of money. The ladies served o delicious lunch and the remainder of use evening wu pleasantly spent in social into course and in dancing Splendid music woo furnished by the Darn- ley Orchestrn assisted by Mr Russel MocKenzle. M, n late hour kind goodnight; were said after wllShlng the young couple many years of happiness and prosperity. THURSDAY —DIIYDRATI.D POTATOES SHIPPED - The firot our of de- hydrated potatoes has been ship- ped‘ from the plant at Summeraide it was learned yesterday. The pro- duct is designed for overseas use. BEPOI/IID WOUNDID — Mr. and Mrs. William l-icture, West Royalty. hlwe received the follow- ing mcusge from Ottawa. Sincerely The nat/urc and e not yet available. Bother inform- ation follows. -—CONDITION IMPROVING - Tbe many friend, of 8-year-old Birdie Calms. daughter oi Mr. and Mn. Wyman Cairns. who was open‘ ' on recently for append- icitis at the Prince County Hol- pltol will be pleased to hear her condition continues to improve and hope that she will be able to return home for Christ-mas. S. —'I‘RANSFERRED — Mi‘ H old Nicholson. C.N.R. ticket llent. side. left on Monday morn- ing for Charlottetown where he takes a position in the train dis- patching office. It is understood hat this is a temporary appoint- ment and that in the meantime the duties oi’ ticket agent at Sum- merside will be carried ou by Mr. Harold Clow. S. CAR FERRY PLANS-Priorities for material required for building the new cor ferry have been giant- ed and the shipyard has b9r:f1 218., ectcd and agreed on. according o statement yesterday by Hon- Dr Cyrus Maunillan. M. P . for Queen's, It is hoped negotiations will be completed immediately. and that. the conltreg. will b; let S0011. Wobab‘ I CW 8Y5. 5 undersitlood ti‘; at tho shipvtrd eel- ectcd at Sorel that the contract will go to the Sorel Indul- tties, Ltd.) ANOTI-IILR SUCCESSFUL ISL- ANDER — Her many friends in Montague and vicinity will be pleased to learn that Miss Betty Brothers hal mcently Pissed the RN examinations. Miu Brothers who graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital. Saint John, last summer l; one of few nurses who has the enviable distinction of never miss- ing a day durinn her three years training. Betty’; twin sister, Mary. la now training in Prince munty Hospital, Summeraido. P. E. I. —CONCIRT ENJOYED -- On the evcnln of Dec. 19th Bloomfield Corner Sc ool held a Christmas concert sponsored by the pupils. which consume of twenty-five plccel. dialogues. IOHII. recitation: and monologues. Santa made his usual yearly visit to the school that night. and gave the pupils gifts and candy. After the concert ice- cream. apples. cakes and candy were auctioned by Alban Cras- well. The amount of money real- ized was fifty-five dollars. (Other papers please com’). Tm ease of Earl Whltlock, charged with arson, came up be- forq, Magistrate George J. Tweedy yesterday and was adjourned un- til Dec. 30th for further hearing. TH’ DOORS tlllll i ll 114955 Two PRYlNG CHATTER- aoxsstt mom: LET THE come AGAIN!" AND ANYBODY ELSE m. EITHER, wt-uua rm AWAY—- . Th; following wltuesivl W" examined yesterday: P011!» s“ Lawrence Mcinnla, D. R- H~ 311"’- George Tulle, Prod Picklld. Owt- oi Fire Department. WWW-ll Fred Bradley, and Weslo LII- wn 5n, 511m J. Mclnnil. Morton Dew, Miss Mildred Siackford. tfiiflpodist, whose IOOIIIS ll‘! adjacent to the Whitlock wit"? ment, Mrs. Florence Betta“ Ill-l‘- rter. Lillian Gauthier. omD We U! orchid nntaurani». 1M "I-"li William Davis, special a ent. Fire Underwriters Investigdt on Bur- eau, Moncton. -—COUN'l‘Y Laurel-lend 996p?‘- c t our o - Podtatflgiugirlterigldgfii yFrlday Juldg: . Lnwln ldlfll mt 3» the misfit for oomfl- tim . Twent. summons nod been issu.ed for o term but only l"- en cases remained on tIo for trial the rest havinl been set- l-lod or itxigment obtained by de- fault. The lawyers attending werl T. Lowell Compton. RS. 111W"- Wl” l2 Beilleuklé? "m. " any ‘ (2,, 1nd Heath Strong R. Bill K Fl l Offlc Edward . has agived in Carmdo from . .. d , " an to nrrivo home in Summoruido this evening Flying Officer Arnett has been OVGPBQI! for two onc one half years where he was attached to the oducoti branch of the RC. 11.11‘. Ho was granted his com-- mission while over than. hovlnl Joined up ln the ranks Ho under- went an operation some time ago but it is understood he h plotely recovered. Ho is nf Mr. and Mrs. J. Prank Arnett of Summers‘ . S. —POST OFFICE IDS! —Su|n- morlido Post Office staff have handled the greatest volume of Christmas mall to date in the history of the office. Twenty thousand letters passed through on Monday and about the lame unt Tucson Tho reiuiar is luumented by nix extra hand) for the rush Dltiod. The new wickets have helped pome- what to handle the extra busi- ness. The regular staff deserve much credit for the efficient way they are handling this flhdo"! rush mail under diiicult cir- cumstances. 5- -—FORMER EDITOR PASSES— The death occurred suddenly on Tuesday afternoon at. Moncton of . suds ill this war and had been iniuredin an air raid after being otsonarced from the army. Up till about three months ago he worked in Summer- side on tne stuff or the Pioneer. earl. ne had been seriousy sick tun- only two weeks. He was a native of iionc- ton and is survived by his mother and father who are living thrre; also his wife, the former Audrey Rose of Summcrside, and one son. David. six year; oldqs Mi‘. and Mrs. T” ‘ King Street. 1"“? been advised by the Department of National Defence that their son te. Melvin Arsenault has been wounded while serving in Italy. . Arscnault has been in the Gussy is now invaiitlcd out of the army after suffering l serious in- ilny to his back from falling off a motorcycle while on manoeuvres in lah Another brother and n llS r l-ro in the rtrrrly.—l~l —DEATII 0F FORMER SUM- MERSIDI‘... WOMAN Friends and relatives in Summerside will be shocked to learn of the death of Mns. Ralph Haskell formerly Bertha Phillips of this to Tuesday evening at e Maine. holbital. She had been ill for about a month She had been living in Portland for about four- teen years. She was thirty-four years old. Before leaving Summer- nido she worked at Sinclair and the Unit/ed States Army‘. There are no children. Beside: er hus- band, she is survived by her in- ther, John Y. Philips. Summersido three sisters and three brothers. The stators are. Mn Joh Summerslde: Fanny, genes Brown. Portland. Maine: Jean, Mrs. Layton Dalton, WMAT- ville. Que. The brothers are Ever- ett in Summerside; Russell of New Glasgow. NS. now of the Pictou Highlanders and Roy with tire Bank of Nova. Scotla in Portal: Roa. . BEAUTIFUL CANDLE- LIGIIT SERVICE a The candle- light carol service hold at Zion Presbyterian Church last evening was remarkably fine. The organ accompaniment, and the capable direction of Mrs. Edwin John- DONW‘ LET ._.nolul FROM ovmsns- , Arne“. ‘Arsonault. _ Stewart. Ltd. Her husband is in $1“ arrangement of such W?!’ unique setting, WI! outstanding eighter side of the pull Ind mid; coloured lights and oithq- lid f "mile" m e o fhodésfigg; "u." fl docket a, bled thforgan gailer 83mg fhheoir. also ln Will e rogul h i . Mrs Art-h" cniwbelfwe" h" TWTHFTD nnu-r r in? {an on“ o3: u? lgislcllmfi’. “$5. . Harland Day, Nofbgm"(¥, Florence Mayne. Dnernld) l‘ ilbfillifi wit’??? ' ty Hospital on Dccemrbrgi-‘olsolg. tb Mr. and Mrl. Waltcr mm,“ (nee Mary n do hter FARQ IIARSON On Den 11 1949, in Quebec City, u; 055mm’ W. Byron Pbrquharson. and 1m Farxuharson. a |on.. ' CB MPION-At the Prince Co“. ty Hospital on Dec. 1e, 194i, to y, and Mrs. Everett Champion, xmj 0mm?! Ngitggiv. m“ u" — At Klnfl Hflflllifill- ivfnntague, 11111.. m. D66 to My, u“. "a... Montlgu, p, g I soft. w» u ' l Prod . MMRINNON - At Alba n4 ire-vim. mambo». obi.” l": i943. to Mr. and Mrs Judson . Kinnon (nee Floren Mat-Leon; g daughter. Carla Lynn. BURNS-At the Prince Counw Hospital on Dec, 17 i043, to m. and Méskw? a out-b. b; n». colicnnni -At't1v0 mum a °t°vfta."'<>é°“tl‘° - . A < rut .~.'.‘.‘t°.bt..$2..¥.‘f‘.?.°2‘i?" our‘ MARRIAGIS l‘ .._______ __ __ HOLLAND JIURT-At m. M..." Kenllnrton. Dec. lb. 1m, by m. Rev A. D. Sltkirling, Ruth Adeline DEATHS MULLIGAN-At Middleton, r757. w! Dw- 11. 1943. Mrs. Martin Mul- an lagod 78 years far MoIKAY — At tho Prince Edward Island Hospital on December lt, December Malcolm I. MncKinnon 0th you l’. Holli- Tueeday, . st, Mn. Leslie J. Stacey in her 44th year. McRAE — At Bonlhnw on Tues- i948. his am M no Hospital on December 21, 1m. John Smith. aged 4i years. adwt- ed lorl of Mr. and Mrs John 'l'. Ayres. Wellington. FLOOD-At New Glasgow. N l. M W" 21, i948, George Lockhart. CORMIER —- At the Prince Oourl- ty Hospital on Tuesday. December 21 Mrs. William Oormler. med you‘. r- MORAN - In the eitv. Dec. l1. 19B. Peter Moran, formerly Freeland. lied . ‘ McRAFFAt Borlshaw on Tuesdlf- December 21, 1943, Mrs. William McRae , BERNARD-At South Granv-lll- on Dec. 22. 194a, David Bemudt Iffid 7i ears. ' IASKEL At Portland, Mali". on December 21, i943, Mr! 1W9" Haskell. formerly Bertha Phllllm of Bummerslde. aged 34 1W"- I "ruev mom w 1o are: num- aANeoi CARROLL - At the Sam-d Henn- Home, Dec. 21st. 1943. Mrs Anni! Carroll. lied 90 years ASIT- weu. I'M w»... DOESN'T ‘i UT LES u LAcs! GOIN‘ TO FIN T's GOIN’ ON l?! NOT MENTION ANYTHING TO ANYBODY J16, MII. Hamniga l 913. D. N. McKoyol Springfield. . 1n hi, 76th your. MScKINNOIN ..M ohm-quit g ‘ day. December 21, i043, Min. Wil- li cR . w» .~ SMITH - At the Prince County v