PAGE _TEN " THE CHARLOTTETOWN QQAISDIAN -___ FEBRUARY S. 1941 -.\ q OUR NEWS BUDGET ma OUR SATURDAY A §UBSCRIBER S MONDAY —L,EFT FOR FLORIDA-Mr. J. c. Wilkinson of Springfield West was the guest of honor on Friday of his daughter. Mrs. E. H. strong and Mr. strong, K.C.. M.C.. leav- ing by the early morning train on Saturday for Florida where he will spend the balance of the win- ten-S. —I.EFT FOR TRURO-Mr. J. Ernest Morrison of Summerside left for Truro last week where he has accepted a. position with the Canadian Column Stocks Co., and will have charge of the brick work in connection with the installation of the furnaces for the Nova scotla airports-S FIND CLEAVER -Clty Police last night announced the discovery of a cleaver, meat saw and broken black Jack containing a few shot m the storeroom where the body of Peter Trainor was found in a poo‘. oi blood early Friday morning. The cleaver and meat saw appeared to contain bloodstains. The articles were found Saturday night. PURCHASES FINE STALLION —Mr; Alfred Webster of Midgell. Kings County, recently urchased from Mr. C. W._Croken o Emerald a verv fine registered Clyde stal- lion, four years old. Horsemen who have seen this horse classify him as outstandin. Mr. Webster 15 to be cougraitula ed on securing a sire of such high quality for his community. Mr. Croken still has a stallion rising three year old by Perfect out of the same mother (Baron Kelven). This colt is over 1600 pounds. smooth. with lots of action and snap. Prospective breed- ers would be well advertised to look this young horse over this spring. --FUNERAL 0F MR5. STAN- FORD GAY-P‘riends and neigh- bours attended the funeral services for Mrs. Stanford Gay which were held at her late home on Friday afternoon. Rcv._ Wm. Vcr Wolf conducted the simple but impres- sive service. The ch01!‘ of the Pres- byterian Church of which the de- ceased was a member sang the beautiful hymns "The Old Rugged Cross“ and "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling." The pallbearers were, ltlessrs. Donald Baker, Ar- thur Alien. James LeRoy Holman, J. C. Mountain, (marles McIvor. and Harold Walsh. Interment. was infthe People's Cemetery, the body being laid to rest beside that of Mi". Gal‘ who predeceased his wife almost two years ago-—S. The community at Tryon was sad- dened on Saturday morning to learn that the Angel of death had visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Canfield and clazmed their littlo daughter ‘Leah. aged five years. On Friday she had become quite ill and was rushed to the Prince County Hospital, where she passed away a few hours after arrival. The little girl. who was the only child of the grief stricken parents. was of a very bright and affectionate nature and a tzeneral favourite of both old and young. The funeral service was held on Sunday afternoon at the home and was conducted by Rev. S. 'I‘rites who spoke words of hope and comfort and it was attended by many sympathizing friends. In- tcmient was made in Wostmoreland cemetery. The heart felt sympathy of the entire community goes out". y) the parents in their irreparable oss. _____. R.C.A. FORCE-Thirteen recruits to the Royal Canadian Air Force left here last week for training centres elsewhere in Canada. They were: John C. Maclntyre. Aero Engine Mechanic, Souris; Wilbert L. Stetson, Aero Engine Mechanic, Broclrfield; Melvin B. Scott, Cook, Charlottetown; Blake wood, Cook, Sout-hport; _George L. Mullally, Cook, Kcnsington; Wilbur H. Pal- lllff. Air Frame Mechanic (metal). Conway Station; 4 Robert Benjamin P0019. Wireless Air Gunner, souris: Elm"?! F- Allfli. Clark. Emerald Junction; F. Edmund Christopher, Clerk. Charlottetown; Bartholmew LeLacheur. Cook, murray Harbour: Henry MacDonald, Wireless Alp Gunner, Bradalbane; Inman D. Herring. Clerk Accounting, Mur- r; John Keir Owen, Before leavigfi they were presented with knitt goods by the Red Cross and with cig- arettes by the Provincial Govern- rncnt through the Carry Qn ca“. ada COYDS. The presentations were looked afier by ivir. A. c. Bruce of tiliiceesCanadian Legion War Ser. "Mr. Peter Tralnor came to his death bv violence at the hands of Smile person Oi" Persons" was the verdict. brought _in bv a Jury at the inquest hed in the City police court room Saturday afternoon, The hearing started at approximately 3.30 and the evidence of 11 witnesses was heard. At 5.15 the lurors re- tired anti after 17 minutes delibera- ticn returned with the verdict. The text of this verdict is as follows: "We, the undersigned jur- ors find that according to the evi- dence submitted this first day cf February. 1041. t at Mr. Peter J. Trainer came to his death by vio- lence at the hands of some person Ol‘ Dersons bv inflicting wounds in the deceased which caused his death." signed: Messrs. W. A. Gaudet (foremanLT. A. Butler. Kel- sev Bur-hoe. George Tulle. Harry L Hardy. H. R. Large. John White. The hearing was before Coroner Dr. I. J. Yen. and the following gave evidence: Dr. J. D. McGuigan, Dr. H. H. Pierce. Dr. G. L. smith. Con- stable A. J. Lund. of the City police forceConstable Stems Webster. of the Citv police force. Constable Gor- don Poole. of the Citv police force. Constable James C. Cameron. of the RoyalCanatiinn Mounted Police. Mr. I. Y. Reddin. Mr. William Ryan. Mrs. Clarence Dunn. James Gallniit. an Mr. John Gormley. Mr. C. St. Clair 'I‘rainor. K.C.. represented the Crown. ‘The largest wound started three Inches in front of the left ear and extended downwards and backwards until it reached 1% inches below the lobe of the right ear. Dr. McGiiigan said. He told the Coroner that. the effect of this wound would severing of blood vessels to from the head. causing fatal hem- orrhage: it would also sever the spinal cord connectim the brain and rest of the bcdv and n10 the nerves to the heart and lungs would be cut off. This would cause a person to die as quickly as possible. Msnvlwound: ted th t Continuing. W1 fies-S 8 8 P “the head was about two thirds sev- ered from the body" bv this wound. which extended across the base cf ltull. igglsllon. Out of the 22 wounds. 18 ppm-rod to have been made with a slurp cutting instrument while the remaining four seemed to have been inflicted by a blunt weapon. It was apparently one. -INSPECTED NEW UNITS- Mr. H. Ainsivorth. illumination en- gineer of the Department of 11am- port, Ottawa, visited Summerside inst week to inspect the new units at the electric light plant, which were installed for the purpose of Supplying power to the new alr- iport. Ml‘. Ainsworth expressed him- iself as very pleased with the in- stallation and that every thing was quite satisfactory and a. credit to those who had installed the unit-—S. S. C. M. SONG SERVICE- squadroii leader Canon Oliver, R. C. A. F. tiddresscd a capacity aud- ience Lil st. Patti's Church last evening. Canon Oliver who is con- nected with the Student Christian Movement of McGill University expressed his pleasure at such evi- dence of the interest shown in the work or the SCM. He spoke brief- lv on the meaning of the statement “We are fighting for freedom." The soloist for the evening was Miss Mary Lawson. The service closed with the hymn "Day is D rig in the West" followed bi a brief prayer by Rev. M1‘. Gar rier. TUESDAY LAID T0 REST —The funeral of the late Henry Connolly was held from Frank Hennesseys Funeral Home, Friday, Jan. 4 to St. Duri- Stan's Basilica where Requiem High tMass was sung by Rev. Louis A. lDoiignn who also conducted the service..- at the grave. Pallbearers were: Messrs. E. Hennessey, P. Mc- Aleer, L. bforris, R. MacKenzle. In- teirnent family plot Roman Catholic Cemetery. MORE AIRMEN ARRLVE~Over one hundred airmen arrived in Charlottetown last night and were immediately transported to a nearby airport. They are Royal Air Force instructors and are here in connection with the British Com- monwealth Air plan. This is the second group of airmen to arrive here recently. The group arriving last night, reached the city about 10.25 Oil the late train. Twenty minutes later they had all been landed at the bombing and nery school where stationed indefinitely’. Acorns buses and cars were used to take the boys from the railway depot to the airport. FUNERAL YESTERDAY -The funeral of Mr. Peter J. Trainer. which was largely‘ attended, was held from his late residence, 23 Pownal St. yesterday morning to St. Dunstans Basilica, where Solemn Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. P. Mclvlahon. D. D., assist- ed by Rev. Louis Dougan, Deacon and Rev. George McCormac Sub- Deaooii. Rev. Gavan Monaghan oc- cupied a scat in the sanctuary. The pallbearers were: Dr. J. D. Mc- Guigan, Messrs. T. W. L. Proivse, Herbert Holl, Patrick Murnaghan, John Gormley and Angus McEacb- ern. Service at the grave was con- ducted by Rev. P. McMahon, D. D. ADDRESSES ROTARY _ "mitt the parcels which are being sent to D. prisoners of wai" in Europe through the Canadian Red Cross- 10,000 a week -are reaching their detlna- tion," was the statement emphatic- ally made by Norman Sommerville. M. A.. K. C., of Toronto, (Thai!- Iman of the Central Council and Executive Committee of the Canad- ian Red Cross in addressing his fel- low Rotarians at the Charlottetown Club yesterday. The speaker was introduced by Past Rotary President Dr. W. J. P. McMillan, local Red Cross President. Pa t. President J. M. Muriey was in the chair and the guests were three airmen, Wing Commander Blake. lbying Officer Waugh, and Pilot Officer Stevenson, also W. G. Spencer, Dr. J. H. Ay- ers, Di’. B. C. Keeping. Major T. E. MacNutt. Morton Dew. Rev. I J Leviy, Sidney Green and Rolarlan Gordon Spencer. A letter was read from Rotary President Maclntyre from P. W. ‘Turner. Chairman of the War Savings Committee asking that the Rotary send two repre- sentatives to the mCeLlng of the committee this evening with author- ity to have any members of the Rotary Club render their services in the campaign. R. L. Cotton and A. B. Fisher were appointed. -HANSEN-SMALLMAN WED- DING-—In the beautiful Canadian Memorial Chapel, Vancouver, B. C. a pretti military wedding was sol- emnize on Saturday, January 25 at six pm. when Miss Bessie Louise smallman, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josephus Smallman, Summerside. became the bride of Corporal Kaye Ingvartl Hansen of the R.C.A.F., Jericho Beach. Van- couver. formerly of Summerside and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hansen, Bornholm, Den- mark. The marriage ceremony, held direflly in front of‘ the beau- tiful chancel window and memor- liil tablet. was performed b the pastor. Rev. G. Harrison iiett. Daffodils adorned the choir rails and appropriate music was render- ed throughout the service by the Organist. Mr. J. E. A. Welton. In the absence of her father the bride was given in marriage by Lt. L. Kiiigsleyi Grady of the Canadian Dental Corps. The bride was v0 lovely in a chic street length froc of casino blue crepe: her tiny blue "dol hat" was trimmed with a pert felt bow and shoulder veil; sandals and gloves were of the same shade and her corsage was of pink roses and lillies of the Val- leY- The matron of honor was Mrs. L Kingsley Grady. (the former Ruth Tuplin of Summcrside and cousin of the bride; who was wear- 111g black chiffon velvet, matching veiled turban and corsarze of Ain- erican Beauty shaded "Better Times" Roses. Flight Sergeant Harry C. Alev or the Vancouver Air Station acted as groomsman. Unmedlately following the cere- mony. the wedding part}, were en- tertalried at the home of Lleut. and Mrs. Grady. later going to the Panorama Room of the new hotel "Vancouver" to din! and dance. A romantic note was touched when the orchestra leader announced a special waltz in honour of Corporal Hansen and his bride. A dainty wedding cake had beer provided on which was perched a tiny silver airplane. After manv good had been extended to the couple, they took leave of guests to spend a brief mnon. Corporal and Mrs. Hansen will reside at West Point Grey, Vancouver. The bride. who had been the court stennnrnpher in the Stmremo Court of Prince Edward Island. had been tendered a num- iber of pretty showers bv friends in Summeralde and Charlottetown previous to her rlenarture for the coast Th" Guardian joins with Is- land friends in happy felicltatlons. zishea IDPY thel r honey- Tho funeral of Josqii E. Sabine of Bradford. Mess, who died Tues- day by accident; was held Jen. 4th from the John E. Murphy Funeral Chapel, 155 Winter St. Haveihill, Mass. A xequim high mass was cele- brated in Sacred Hem Church I-t nine bty Rev. Edmund H1881!“- TAMPERATURES DIP RAPIDLY -The temperature dipped 11 d wees in a. few hours last night an a cold wave followed a day of mid temperatures and snow flurries. During the day the temperature was 31 above zero but last night it was down to 20 above and Kuink lower. The wind shifted from north east to northwest and was DIOWIIIR harder. A heavy ground drift was blowing in the country. Travellers in rural areas said there had been considerable drift all day. al- though in Charlottetown the only signs of storm were the snow squalls. WEDDING BELLS A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday evening, Jan. 29. at the United Church parsonage at Elms- dale, when Rev. W._A. Paterson un- ited in marriage Miss Blanche M111 dred MacNeill. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil MacNeill. of Elmsdale. to Ralph Hampton Rennie. son of Mr. and Mrs. liked Rennie. of Alma. The bride looked verv attractive wearing a street length dress of tropical blue transparent velvet. She was attended by Miss Florence Wil- liams. cousin of the groom. who wore navy blue crepé- The 211mm was attended bv Mr. Claude Mac- Neill. brother of the bride. After the ceremony dinner wasserved at the bride's home for immediate friends and relatives. Mr. andMrs. Rennie will reside in Alma. where Mr. Rennie is a prosperous young merchant. ‘Ihe happy young couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a happv wedded life. S -IiAID T0 REST.-—Funeral ser- vices were held at the home of Mrs. Carlyle Bell, Aiberton. on Saturday afternoon for her little son. Carlyle. who passed away last Thursday in the Prince County Hospital. Rev. Mr. Chaxman. pastor of the United Church at Alberton. conducted the service. assisted by Rev. Mr. Davies. rector of the Anglican church. Many relatives and friends attenu- ed, 'I‘he honorary pail-bearers and floater-bearers were all classmates of the little boy. and were Alan Marchbank. Ross Lefurgey. Rflllqh Forsythe. Alfred MacQuald. Philip Charman. Arnett MarclibankStew- art Currie, Stephen Murphy and Erskine Gavin. The active P1111- bearers were, Herbert Matthews. Eric Corbett. Alfred Bell. and Jas. Wallis. Interment was in Unit- ed chin-ch cemetery. the body beliiiz laid to rest beside that of his father. who passed away lust seven weeks ago. The funeral of the late Michael CUICOZDIL who died at Iroquois Pails Ontario, took place at St. Cuthberts Church St. Teresas, on Wednesday morning, Jan 29th. Requ-Bm H1811 Mass was celebrated by Rov- P- McKenna. The pail bearers were: Messrs. Peter McKenna. Dan Bald- win, Jose Baldwin, Henry Good- , W1 red McAree and Edward Calms. The deceased was 84 yea-rs old and had forme.ly lived in Bald. win Road where he had been a prosperous farmer for manv years before moving m Ontario. The late M1". Corccran was a man cf iriemily ,dlsposition and had won many friends with his pleasant manner. Despite his advanced Mi! 11B W95 quite active and had been about as usual until a few days before he d'ed. He leaves to mourn six sons and two daughters. his wife having pxdcceased him some years 88°- -MILITARY WEDDING - A pretty military wedding was sol- emnized on Saturday evening in Trinity United Chuljflh. sulfur-e!‘- side, when Flight Lieutenant Rev. A. l. Higgins, chaplain at the S'- side Air Training School united in marriage, Miss Marjorie Bryans, daughter of Mrs. B. Bryans of Win- nipeg and the late Mr. Bryans, to Pilot Officer Showler formerly of Flirt Flori, Manitoba and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. S-zowler of Winni- peg. The bride was very chairnmz in a moire suit of sea foam blue, small black sailo" ha; and match- ing accessories. Tic curried a bou- quet of lovely brie-r cliff roses. The bride and groom were unattended. Mrs. Bryans accom nied her daughter to Summer de and was present at the wedding ceremony. After the ceremony a reception was given in honour of the young coup- le by the officers of the air train- ing school at the Clifton Hotel. when they were presented with a vet,» lovely wedding gift. Pilot Offu-c-r Showler and Mrs. Showler will re- side at Cedar Avenue. flummerside. —S. Anrther popular young man, Mr. Charles D. Hvwatt who has been Vice-Principal of Kensington High School dur the past five years left on Mon ay morning for Ot- ‘tawa. Ont. where he has ac- cepted s Pflsition with the Civil Service Commission. Pricr to his departure he was presented with a well filled purse by his fellow teachers. an appropriate address betuz read by Mr. Norman Mc- Donald, Principal of the school and Mr. Urban McKinnon on behalf of the teachers presented the purse. His class of pupils also remember- ed him with a beautfful scarf, the address being read by Miss Shirley Hughes and Miss L is McDonald made the presentation, in both cases. Mr. Howatt in a few well chosen words thanked them one and all for their thoughtfulness, as- suring them that he would always remember his asscciatlng with them as the happest time of his life and his memories of them would be al- ways f remnst in this thoughts. On Saturday evening both he and his wife were tendered s faiew-ll party at the spacious home of Mr, and Mrs. Oliver Prof it where their many friends presented them wth another well filled purse. Mr Ger- ald MacKensle on behalf of him- self and their many friends. after thn couple were seated in the seats of honor, read an appropriate ad- dress and Mr. James MacDougall presented them with the well fill- ed purse. Althauvh completely tak- en by surprme, Mr. Hc-watt on be- half of himself and v/‘fe in 11's most capable manner thanked them one and all fcr t‘he'r thoughtfulness and handsome fft and extended a hearty lnvltat on to visit them at anv t-‘me in their new surround- ings, after which all jofned hand- and sang "For ‘rheylm-ie Jolly 0'06 Fgllguwl," TH- remnlnder of the evening. after pavtakiru of s dainty lunch served 11y iii-e ladies, The people of Montrose and vic- inity were shocked and saddened by the sudden passinx of John Sinclair Gordon. Mr. Gordon was ill only a few days and his sudden death at the early axe of 44 years was a shock to his lends. He was always an earnest. hard-workinll citizen. a Rood neighbor. and a kind friend. The funeral was held from his home on ‘Ihesday. Jan. 28. at 2 p.m. The service was conducted by Rev. W. A. Patterson. A solo. “In the Garden." was beautifully rendered bv Arthur Rennie of Alma. and the following hymns were sung: The Lord's My shepherd. Safe in the Arms of Jesus. and Abide With Me. The pail-bearers were Messrs. Neil Barbour; Wilbur Giliis. Arthur Currie. William Currie. Wallace Donald and Arthur Rennie. Despite the almost impassable condition cf the roads, the funeral wnslargely attended. He leaves to mourn be- sides his son-owing wife and three children: Ruth. Mrs. Raph Fraser of Alberton: Elmer. of USA. and Ferne at home; his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John O. Gordon. of Alma: two mothers. David Gordon and James Gordon. of Alina and six sisters. Mrs. William Horne. and Mrs. Bren- ton Ramsay. both of Huntly: Mrs. Wilfred Matthews and Mrs. Fred Gillies. both qf New Brunswick: Mrs. Marshall Rayner. of Green- mount and Ethel at home in Alma. The heartfelt sympathy of their many friends is extended to the sorrowlng relatives Hon. Dr. W, J. P MacMillan was re-elected president of the Provin- cial Red Cross Society at the annu- al meeting held last night in Heariz Memorial Hail. Charlottetown. His Honor. Lieutenant Governor B. W. LePage. was named Honorary Pre- sident. Honorary vice-presidents for the coming year ai"e: Dr. H. D. John- ston, Mrs. L. Goodwill and Mr. W. F. Tidmarsh. Mr. George J- Tweedy was named past president. president. Mr, G. F. Hutcheson: 2nd vice-presidents: Mrs, J. M. M yen, Queens County; Melish. Kings County. Gladys Holman. Prince County. Honorary secretary, Mr. R. H. Rogers: Honorary treasurer. Mr. D. A. MacKinnon. Named representatives to the Central Council were: G- J- Tweedy, alternate Mr. G. F. Hit.- cheson: chairman of Women's War Work committee (to be named lat- er). alternate Miss Beulah Munroe: auditor. Mr. J H. McQliaid. Executive members named were: Mrs. C. G. Duffy, Mrs. E. A. Foste Mrs. J. H. McQuaid. Mrs. J. J. Mor- ris, Miss Beulah Muiuoe, Miss Mary Macdonald (representing Women's Institutes)? A representative of the P. E. I. Teachers’ Federation: Mrs. Harry Miller. Mrs. W. H. V. Dunbar. Mr. Wm. Moran. Mr. W. J. Brawd- 5 ers. Mr. A, B. Fisher. Dr. A. J. Mur- chison. Mr. D. J. Bonnell. Mrs. A. B. Cosh. Mrs A A. Baker. Mrs. J. A. MacMillan. Mrs. Leith Wright. WEDNESDAY —CELEBRATE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Arsenault of St. Chrys- iCSLOITiC celebrated their 50th wed- |ding anniversary on Monday, Feb. 3rd. ‘They are both enjoying good lhealth. They were married at Mont Carmel Church in 1891 by Rev. Fr. ‘Stani laus Boudcau, who had charge ,of Mont Carmel and Egmont Bay -iit that time. They had 16 ‘chil- dren, nine still living. They receiv- ‘ed many messages of congratulation on their anniversary. —S. A pretty event of mum": interest to their many friends throughout the province took place Saturday morning, Feb. 1st, at Indan Ryer church, when Bernice Katherine Watscn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Watsn of Kensingwn. was united 1n mairiage to Michatl Ed- ward McDonald, son c-f Mr and Mrs. Peter McDonald of Kensing- ton. Rev. Fr. Trainor cifLc atng. The happy bride was charmingly gowned in a brown suit with acces- sries to match and was attended by her sister Miss Helen Watson. A brother of the bride, Mr. Leon- ard Watson attended the grocrn. Immediately after the ceremoney tire happy newlyweds left on a short honeym.on trip to Charlotte- town. Upon their return they will reside in Kenslngftnn. The best. wishes of their many friends goes with the popular young couple f r a lane. happy and prosperous wedded 9- H. The funeral of one of the oldest citizens of Pleasant Valle . Mrs. Elizabeth Gamcster. who d ed Dec- ember 24th. at the age of 90 years, was held from her late residence to Fredericton Cemetery. She was for- merly Elizabeth McDonald. daugh- ter of the late Donald and Hannah McDonald of Glasgow Road. married Jas. Hickcnt who predeceas- ed her 56 years Biro. Five children were born of this union. of which onlyonesurvives, and three to her second husband of whom only two survive James Hickox and Rufus at home and Benjamin of Sprin cld; also eleven grand children. S e al- ways had a kind and loving disposi- tion to all who knew her. She was a member of the Christian Church at Bradalbane. The funeral was held from her late home Thursday. Dec- ember 26th and was conducted by her pastor Rev. R. E. Shaw. assisted by Rev. Edward Mllley. The hymns sung were a solo by Miss Ad». Mc- Kay, Will the Circle Be Unbroken and Rock of A es and ‘The Lord's My Shepherd. e pail bearers were Mcssrs. Thos, Wigmore. D. N. Mc- Kay. Bruce Somers. John MacDow- ell, W. R. Morrison, Alex McDonald, all of Pleasant Valley, The death occurred at Queensb Shopshire. England of Dr. Jose C. Shaw. He was an Island boy, e son of the late Robert Shaw, Bar- rster. etc, Chazlot-tetow and a nep- hew of the late Cyrus Shaw new Perth, after graduating front Prince of Wales College he worked for some years on the farm at New Perth but as taming was not to his rklng sold his hcldings there. and entered Queens University Kingston Ontario, and took u med. lclne. Gzadviting from the. Unl- versity n, practiced in Vancouver B. C. When the last war broke out he joined the medical corps and went overseas. worked in hosptals in England and in field hospitals in France. Later he enlisted as a Prlvato and served in tho trenches or the last two years of the war. After remaining in Belgium for a few years he returned w England and took up practice aln, near London, His nearest relat vo Is M's Jean Fbaser. New York, and has near relative; in New Perth, A Plains. Brudenell and Charlottetown who with many friends will hear of his. death with much regret. Other officers elected were: Vice- ’ CHARGE -— Earl Lund and Fred- qrlck Phillipa, charged with mur-i do; 1n oonneotion with the death of Peter Irainor, appeared before Sti- pendiary Magistrate K. M. Martin yesterday momi and were furth- er remanded un l Friday morn- ing, Mr. C. St. Clair Trainor, K.C., representing the Crown, asked for the adjournment. _.QUIET WEDDING -A quiet but pretty wedding was solemniled on Monday in the convent chapel, Summerslde Rt. Rev. G. J. Mac- Lellan. V. G. officiating when Mi s Frances Cameron. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Camer- on bectune the bride of Mr. Nelson Blanchard of Kelvin. The young couple were unattended. They left immediately after the ceremony zor Halifax where they will in future make their home. —S. A number of friends and neigh- bor's izather on Thursday evening January 9th at the home oi’ Mr. and Mrs. Walieoe MacNeill, Milton. in honor of Private Wesley Moore" son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore. who was leaving the foliowin Thui"sdav to rejoin his unit a Amherst. A complimentary address was read by Mrs. W. B. MacNei l, while Mr. Itoddle Cummings made the presentation of a beautiful Mili- tai-v Case imcl Pencil. Wesley then thanked his friends. for their many kindnesses. their lovel gift and also Mr. and Mrs. MacNeli for the use of their home. After which he was given a lively bouncing, followed by the singing of "He's a Jolly G006 1 w. Convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of Isa- dore Doucette on July l4 last, Jere- miah Doucette was yesterday scn- tenced to 25 years in Dorchester penitentiary. Sentence was prwsvd in Supreme Court by Mr. Justice A. C. Saunders. Patrick Cairns. convicted of utter- ing forged documents. was sentenced by Mi". Justice A. E. Arsenault to‘ three years in the pentitientiary. he Cairns case was first called when the Court met at 11 a.m. Mi". R. R. Bell. counsel for the accused. pleaded that his client. a man of 45 years of age. was carrying on farm- inil. a necessary wartime industry. The mpnov received bv Cairns on certain notes had not been squari- dered. but was used to Durvhfl-“ie stock or in the operation of the fann. The jury. oourrcel emphasiz- ed. had brought in a strong r8- commendation for mercy. ..—DEA'I‘I"I 0F MRS. FRANCIS HAGEN - There passed away at no; home at Kelly's Cross on Thurs- day, January 30th, Mrs. Francis Hagen in her 67th year. Mrs. Hagen had been in failing health for a- bout a year but had taken a stroke jut a few days ‘before she died. Mrs. Hagen was before hei" marriage Emily Hughes of Kelly's Cross. She was a woman with many fine char- acteristics which endeared her to a wide circle of friends. Her husband predeceased her about four years ago. Since his death she had 1"!‘- sided on the old home tead with her son Louis. There are left to mourn five daughters, Mrs. W. P. MoKenna of Kinkora: Mrs. Boyd Gallant, Portland- Maine; Mrs. George Cook of Rosindale, Mass: REMANDED ON MURDER took place Mat the Illlnitlfd parsonage urray ar or. - 31st, of Miss Jean Elizabeth Whlll. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millfl-n White, and Clifford Sampson. 0! Bayview, Rev. W. C. Picketts b61118 the offlciavng minister. They were attended by Miss Doris Whi e. 515' ter of the bride. and Gordon Mc- Kay, Beach Point, as best man. Af- ter the oezemonv the bridal parld’ drove to the home of the bfiidflfl parents, where supper was award to about 80 invited guests. Mrs. Whito was assisted in serving by Mrs. Horace Hyde. M:s. J. J. Mc- Kay, Mrs. Elmer Stewart and Mrs. Chester Strickland. The many pres- ents, were beautiful as well as 115e- ful. and were Opened by M5995 Blanche penny and Dons White. The bride will be much mis-sed in the community, where she has al- ways been leady and willing to help in any good cause. The evfirilflfl was pleasantly spent in games and social intercourse until a lute how‘. when all departed for their homes. Mr. and Mrs. Smpson . 0n January 2nd for their hcme at Bay- vfew with the best ivlshos of U191! friends for a long and lie-PW Wedd- ed life. THURSDAY CAUGHT IN BLIZZARD- Many members of the Royal Air Force were able to return to their quar- ters yesterday morning after being forced to spend the night "1 m"? city due to the storm. While the airmen were "storm stayed" in the city, the St. Dunstan‘s Basilica Dra- matic Guild players, who were stag- ing an entertainment at the airport. were forced to remain there until 11.30 yesterday morning. All roads to the city were blocked shortly af- ter the storm commenced and were not opened until almost noon yes- terday when a “blower plow" man- ned by men from the airport fol- lowed by the "push" plow finally succeeded in clearing the highway. About ten private cars. reveral taxis and busscs were stranfyad overnight at the airport. Mr. Andrew E. Dollar was elected Worshipful Master of Queen's County Loyal Orange Lodge at the annual meeting held in Tantcn Lodge Room, Brookfield on Tuts- dlIj‘. Worshipful County Master. C. W. S Bentley. presided. and alarge number of delegates were present. Other couritv officers elected were. Deputy Master", John A. MacKin- non; Chaplain, Rev. ‘Dr. A. Thompson; Recording Secretary. J. V. lvlccre: ' ry Qllil-HCY. A. MacCailiiin; Marshall, Emcr Youukcr; Lecturer. Reich MacKin- iioii; Lleputy Lecturer, J. Pooe: Deputy Lecturer, Murdock MacKiii- non; Auditors. Percy Hooper and F. C. Dollar; Past Master. C. W. B. Beiiti '. All county officers were present and aitciiticd both afternoon and evening sessions. The reports of the various committees were heard. It was announced-that manv of the members of the Lodge are at pre- seiit serving their King and coun- '.\'. The funeral of the late Addie Si/CVLIISOH, held from the Christ- fan Church here oii Sunday alter- n-oon, was very largely attended by Sister St. Rita Marie of Halifax, N. 5.; and Sister Si. Anne Josephine of St. Joseph's Convent, Reserve Mine", Cape Breton: and five sous. lottetown; Thomas of Boston. Maw: Mark of Summerside; Joseph and Louis of Kelly's Cross; also two sis- ters in the United States, to all of ‘whom much rympathv is extended. Rev. Pr. Keefe officiating. - S. Mr. W. P. Doiill. SZ-yearold Charlottetown resident, was found exhausted in a snow bank on Sprmg Park Road shortly before eight o'- clock yesterday mornins. 1t appears tniit he got astray cn. his way acme from the Ma onlc Lot‘; after inid- night and wandered around most of the night. He was discovered by Mr. Erl Ir- win who took him into the house nearby and immediately called a taxi. Mr. Edward Jorian from Ed's taxi service answered, the call and took the man to the P. E. I. Hospi- tal wherie it was found that he was suffering slightly from exposure and frozen fingers on both hands. He was con clous when found but was unable to explain what had hap- r" . The man lives alone on Euston‘ Srect near the corner of Upper Hillsboro Street. He was many blocks from there when found in the snow. He left the Masonic Lodge a- bout midnight and it. is believed that be wandered away from the fillilt direction on the ivriy home. Mr. Doull was at one time. Elec- trical Inspector for the City of Charlottetown. He was retired. His condition was reported to be gvliogt by hospital authorities last ng . Many friends in the city and throughout the province were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Professor J. G. Bennett of- Prince of Wales College, which oc- curred yesterday at his home in Charlottetown. He had been ill for several days I-Ie was horn at Alberton 59 years ago and received his primary ed- ucation in the district school later attending Prince of Wales College. Later he was a. student at Queen's University where he received his Master of Arts degree. Returning to his native province. he was ap- pointed Schoo Inspector in Prince County and less than a year later accehpltied a position as a teacher on a West Kent school staff in Charlottetown. In 1911. the deceas- ed was appointed to the staff of Prince of wales College as Science teacher. a position he has held ever since. He was deeply interested in music and always took a great in- terest in choral societies. and was a valued member of the Baptist Church choir. i Almost eve student who at- tended the co legc in the past 30 years attended his science class. He devoted himself to this subject and was an authority on it. The deceased was a member of the 1nd ndent Order of Odd- fellows llde Lodge No. 2'1. hav- ing held all t various offices in- cluding Past Grand. He held the veteran's jewfi in the Lodge, hav- ing been a member for more than 26 are. e is survived by a widow, form- erly Annle Lockhnrt of at. Elean- or's. a son. Gordon, a professor at Prince of Wales College. two daughters, Anna, RN, on the P. l}. . Hospital staff and Elaine. Mrs. Lester Keenan Dorval. bee. His mother. Mrs. David Mathias of the R. C. M. P., Char- ' sympathc Llcnds and relalves. Miss Scveiisoii who ivas a patient I in the Prince Edward Island kicsp.t- al for the past six ivceks passed away on Friday. A lady of beaudtui character and nghiy esteemed, all ivlio knew her, mourn her pas- sing. The funeral se:vlce was 0on- ducted b)‘ her pastor Rev. Robert Show. The clio.r iiendeied favorlti Hymns of the deceased and Mr. Ricliaid Dckleson sang very ef- fcciively "He knows it all“. The pail bearers were: Messrs Edison Railings, Charles Houston, John Craswell, Ernest Bulmah. Inter- ment was held in the New Glasgow Cemetery. The funeuil director was Mr. James Andrew, Hunter River. The near relatives of the deceased ILCZ Mr. James Stevenson, Rustico: Mrs. McMillian and Robert Steven- son of Sydney, C. B. to whom deepest sympathy is extended. ANNUAL MEETING. — The an- nual congregational meeting of the Hartsviile congregation was h Monday. January 27th. 8 P. M. After a devotional service conducted by the Minister the meeting was opened for business. The Minister occupied the chair. Mr. Hedley MacPheiscn acted as secretary or the meeting. The reports of the‘ arious societies were heard, and reported a success- ful year with meetings well attend- ed and balances on hand after all oilligatioiisnvere met. The Trustee Board elected for 1941. Mr. Neil Nicholson, chairman; Mi". John MllCl/Illllllll, Jr.. Secretary Treas- urer; Memrs. D. . MacIntosn, Hedley MacPherson. John A. Mac- Innls, Everett MacLeod. Alexander MacLennan. Elmer MacLeod. Ush- ers. Mr. Angus MacDonald. Howard MacLcnnan, Everett Macbeod. John A. Maclunis. A hearty vote cf thanks was tendered Miss Isabel MacDonald for her services as Choir Leader and Organist. The oongreilfl- _tion tendered a unanimous and ter Dr. A. C. and Mrs. Thomson for visiting the sick of the congre- gation in addition to his work cf preaching the gospel. The meeting closed by singing the long Meter- doxologv and Benediction. work will commence today oii a survey for a spur railway line to be built from Bracklev and running ii".- to the Charlottetown Airport. The branch line will be started east of Bracklev Station and between it and Union station. It. will be a proxi- matelv one and one-half mles in cngth. Mr. Valerius MacDonald will complete the survey. It is expected that a start will be made on the grading of the road- bed this week is understocd that the contract for this work has been let to the firm of Morrison 6c MacRae of Summerside. A steam shovel will be taken by flat car Hi1" Vernon River and unloaded J Brackley. It is a caterpillar ma- chine and will be used for clearirg the snow and clay for the bed. The shovel will eat." its way through the deep snow dining a clearing for the new line. Mr. E. W. MacKinnon. superin- tendent of the Island Division the Canadian National Railway. said last night it was expected that. the rails would be laid on the road- hed within two months. depending on izood weather This part of the work would mostlv be done by rail- wav employees. The Brackley Station site. on the South-Georgetown line. was chosen aaaconnectlnz point because it of- fers a level tract of ground to the airport. ‘The run to Sherwood Bia- tion would be moativ upgrade, The spur line is helm built to the air g2; of Alberton and a sister. Mrs. Comic Prldham also survive. handle supplies going traininl school. ' l nuQfE-SlMPSON-Thg marine» ' 0. M. W. Weeks and Mrs. G. F. Moore. . County Hospital, Mr. Wilbur Mac- Ilhunh Nilowlng a prolonged illness which kept him confined in bed for many months. William Keegan. brother of Mrs. Wmfred 31110163. died Saturday. January 11 at the Bradley residence, 154 North Moun- tain Trail Avenue. Mr. Keegan, who was 87 years old, was born at Brookvale. Prince Edward I land. Canada. In I930 he went to Issaquah. Wash, where he was a prominent rancher for many years. Eighteen months ago he cum to Sierra Madm hoping to regain his health. ARMS FOR POLICE FORCE — Four shining new revolvers destin- ed for use by the City Police. wen on display at Pennell and Chand- ler's Hardware Store yesterday. It is understood that two of these will be su plied to the Police on night duty medlately and it is expect- ed more will follow later. The re- volvers are 88 calibre. centre fii"- in with safety hammer and double ac ion. Magktratc K. M. Martin ie- oently recommended that the mem- bers of the City Police Force pe armed lo meet any emergency. —DEATH 0F MRS. FRANK AIT- KEN —T'he_re passed away at her home in Summersid on Wednesday nlitht Mrs. Prank Altken after a long illness. Mrs. Aitken was a member of the Roman Catholic Church received the last rites of the Church from her pastor before he passed away. Besides her hus- band there are left to mourn sev- eral children, Mrs. Claude Kenny of Summerside; Una in Halifax; Clifford on active service: Douglas in Summerside, and five small chil- dren at home. Also her patients, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sonier of Sum- inersidc, to all of whom much sym- pathy 1's extended-S. SUCCESSFUL BRIDGE. —- The Junior CliaptexnEarl of Hillsbomulzh. i Daughters of the Empire. staged a successful mixed bridge and supper at Government House last night. There were over 50 tables of bridge. The proceeds no towards work for evacuee and refuzee children. Lleut. Governor B. W. LePage. Mrs. Le- Page and Mrs. M. W. Weeks. the Regent. received the guests. First prize for the 21111219111811 went to Lt. England, MD. and second prize so Mr. Gordon Stewart. First prize for the Ladies went b: Mrs. F‘. M. Nash. and second prim to Mi-Ijfiflu Stewart. During the supper. Mrs. Vice Regent. poured. while the lol- lowing served: M15. E. M. Phillips. Mrs H H, Pierre Mrs Arthur Eton- er. Mrs. Donald Scott. Mrs. Wlllian. R. MacNeill. Mrs T. B. Rogers. Mrs. David Mathiesor. and Mrs. J, I. Nicholson. Many friends throughout the proirince learned with regret of the passing of Donald Stewart of Charlottetown which Wednesday. Feb. 5 at the Prince Edward Island Hospital after an illness of orilv a few days. He form- erly belonged to Argyle Shore. lthough not in the best of health for some lme, his condi- tion was not thou t to be serious until four days p or to his demise when he became gradually worse. He was removed to the hos ital but despite the best of m cal care passed peacefully away "wed- nesday. He was born at Argyle Shore, June 1867 and was the son of the ltite Douglas Stewart and Mary Campbell. He carried on farming there until removing to the City about 17 years ago. ' There passed away on Thursday morning about 8.30, at the Prince Farlane. after a brief illness. Mr. MacFarlane was 42 years of age and was stricken wit/h appendicitis only last week and from the first little hopes were entertained fci- his re- covery. He leaves to mourn his widow. and three small children. Betty. 1 Jessie and Ronald; also three brothers. Silas MacFariane of Free- town: Alexander and Cyril on the old homestead. Mum sympathy is extended to the bereaved family in their loss. The funeral will take place cn Saturday at. 1 pm. from ‘Irlnity United Church. Interment will be in the cemetery at North Bedeque. The service will be under i the auspices of Prince Edward Lodge 10.0.11‘ .5 A small riot broke out ‘at the Prince Grill on Great George Street about midnight last ni ht. the smoke of battle cenred away twp local stalwarts were in police ce ls and several others. also local boys. were in line for charges in court. The affair is alleged to have start- ed when one of the group-deter taken to the polioe station to cocl off-started picking food off an air- man's plate, The airman objected. and the riot was on. It soon shift- ed to a battle between the Chinese proprietors of the grill and the riot- ers. however. In the scrap a show hearty vote of thanks to the Minis- e case was broken. Some of the men were out rut and immediately tum- d around and broke in the res- taurant door. For a time events were proceed- ing at such a pace it was hard for spectators to tell exactly what was 1min! 0h. The arrival of the police stopped the scrap. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQUET -An enjoyable evening was spent at the United Church parsonage. Murray Harbor. on Jan. 31st. when the Canadian Girls in training entertained their mothers at s banquet, The guests were usli- ered to the living room by Ml=s Rita Chapman. The dining room was prettily decorated by the trifle with blue and white streamers. and the letters M-Ofr-l-I-E-R entwined with pink and white cama\'ons en- circled a large picture of a Canad- ian Girl hi Training. Place-baskets which_ the girls made and filled with candy, marked each guests seat at the dining table. After all had partaken of the banquet. Rev. and Mrs. Picketts welcomed the Moth- ers and daughters tn their home": and the girls entertained their guests with a lively sing-sang. The following toast list concluded the banquet: The King, proposed by Mrs. Plcketts, and responded to by the National Anthem: Ctnads. pro- Dosed Rita Chapman and re- sponded to by O Canada" Church. pro by I thur and respon ed to by Rev. Mr. P: - ketts; by in Bell, and responded to by Davey; Our Mothers. mpposixi by a qtiartette: "Mother" sung by Esther Herring, Rita Chapman. Gloria and Geraldine Bell. and fl:- lsponded to by rm. Will Mackenzie. ‘t. §\i§)l.\iG was . Hospital Oanac; Bil-mi h Word was received R- E- Mulch. Prince Ed“. representative held their Animal Tiimday evening in ., Ch _ lall. The meeting cofflmenogd w; a period of worsiil Mi‘. . side. and secretary. Mr. Hug was appointed to utes. Tlhereulwii A viewed the spiritual the congregation for t-lie past; Ho cmipftiisimd tho flirt more necessary now ed to two faitlifii‘. keep the church l)l"ll ated ists and choir, tn gout and the pastor and 11's Ladies served a lunch. MURPHY Jan. 30th, 1941. to Ali". Vaughn Murphy, a rou- COLLINS-At. the it; E Hospital, Montreal, i~\i> to Mr. and Mrs. Verizon ll P Collins. BMITII-ANDREVts-At .:.t‘ Hunter River on JllllllJ 1\ MICFARLANE — AL tire- l‘ Hospital on Fubruari- l- bur MacFai-lane, age MACDONALD . Kenslngton Road Ettie W. MacDon beloved daughter" of -FLOWN T0 trust-n 19-Year-uld , Metal" rmmht to the Prince o‘ m’ by plane \t‘5i(‘i'd3-°uu ion Airways craft “m3; ' \ aiithorii‘ > Irving's condition was under‘ Observat l, thi-v 5;, ‘Neon operat on had 1mm, Deflwmi REVISION IN PO'l‘A'l‘0 RATE ye im- will be lower th. l e Mulch got tiii ‘ a from Mr. Rand H. Moncton. M31111‘!!! i sion and was also told details would follow b; m; iill The Presby tern Ccngregm Meeting . . l). R. Rogers Wits in the - that it i EIIBIIIY. M65575, C. R. Ho, ll. with floxv: i"s. to Lglit, Winston England. C1,, er (Alfreda ElTlPSiCllvi. BARRETT - At the P. E. 1. llotpi tal, Jan. 29. 1941, in .\1 Fred Barrett. City, a .< .. GUICK — At the P. t. Jan. 29, 1941, to Mr ; . rick Guiclr, LélllTlCillllll. a daughter PATTERSON - At tile P. a, l Hospital. Feb. 3. 194i to Mr. m Mrs. George Patteisou. Citi LARTER. —- At the I’. E. tal, Feb. 3, 1941, l0 .\ll. . . Vernon Larter. City. a flullilill" FERGUESON- At inn P E. t pital, Feb. 4, 194i, to Mr ant. MI Elmer Fcrguesuii, Ml. ' and Mr AHNOH. ' -At the P. a. l. llospl tal, Jan. 29. 1941. to fvizx and .Vir Robert Hurry, City. a sun. GASS — Al. the P E. l flay" Jan. 31, 1941. to Afr. "and Ali's. Don Bid Gas, North Rwrl" daughter. WATTS -- At the P. E Jan. 31, 1941, to M old Watts, York, . 1 MAJOR —- At iii.“ P. liT. i p Feb. 5, 1941, to Mt". and llrs. Ger ald M3101‘, City, ii sou. BROWN Jan. 25, 1941, to Mr. thur Brown, City, a (lflllfllllcf. MacEWEN.—At tlic i'l'llli'(‘ Count Hospital, Fpbruari" ‘l. isui. w M and Mrs. J. daughter. KENNEDY — At Cliuilivtctoiiii I January 30, 1941, to Cpl J. F. v Mrs. Kennedy a son. Jrlm Don - ENGLAND tal. Jan. 27. 1941. to lli. Road. l. llosaltz l-lar .3 I. llospi = ‘ Ali's. Al‘ -—At. the P. ‘ Liclqli i\i.itE".i'(-ii. — At the P. l1. liospi .i...n , of POllllllfti, P l» --At Cro.» ~;, ui K Col n: (nee Helen Wood. Siulilpill‘ . E. I.) a. daughter. Yuma hill 1.1a ' . ‘I nnayrus ire C pill. Wil l. d l" vi- l\ ii- 31, 1041, infant son o. \l Vaughn Murphy. _ I Gn MlcLEAN -— At the 'liii'i'"-~0 9 eral Hospital. Jan. 31. 1941, D. Jerri‘ Toronto. (iiit . ° lliclfiall m: at Peter's Road. Jan. _ llam I-elth McLean. ‘ BENNETT. — At 102 lln" Street. on Tuesday. Fell 1941. Professor J. G. ggaiiiiltfzbw -- At 1oz Um" Street. on Tuesday. i941, Professor J. 0- 59 ears. ' .~ tilt-rat. i041. ponaid sew". .1 year, formerly of A1250 Lfll prin Flobrul 1'1’ 4' Bt-itiivil. ncc Ed" Z1 nPllllPl m hlssno