a snows Bu t I .. THE cuaigbgaiiiucigagtorrrmown {an DGET) i... OUR SATURDAY SUBSCRIB PAGE ELEVEN W {f . HONDA! th occurred 1p the King's Memorial Helllll-li. Jlont- w", on Jan. '81s! l?! Win11!!!)i- molcan in his 8U!!! 7.. l’ '4' 1.. i898 he married th _ e MgcLeOd 0f Klluvfllft-I _. . vives him, as well hiallfliifllifd m, John s. MICIJIII’ of-rvan- can", B, 0., allotflfl Katherine Maclieod pf‘ Cambrldgi- Mug, and George atacsiwen of Greenwich. ‘_ ' I’. DIED m casmamon - At nai- home in Cambridge, MIIL,’ Mrs. Amigmlcr K. MRYCLQOII, 7°, INTERS- 1y Louise Lorne Fraser oLSummer- side, P.EI.I., daughter of. ‘the late Mn and Mrs. John Fraser. Funeral services were at St. Justice's Episco- pal Chilrch. North Cismbrldgs. Mass. conducted by Rev. G. Earl Daniels. Interment. was in Ml. Auburn t-r-metery, Watertown, Mall. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Alexander K. Macbebd. 53 Qrglglllon St., Cambridge, MAIL; Gladys M. Stevens, daughter, Ar- ljngton, Mass; Athol D.‘ MacLeod, son, Cambridge. Mill-l Miss“ Mat‘? Fraser. sister, Boston, Maslt; Ed- uard Fraser, brother, Charlotte- town, P.E.1.; Mrs. Wendail Holmes, sister, Whitman, Mass; J. Kerr Fraser. Toronto: Ralph S. Ramsay, nephew, Smallman‘! Ltd. Electric power was turned on sziturday evening in O’f._eary, less than 72 hours after a fire destroy- “, is village's electric power plant. 'i‘llc current is being pro- iidrd by n temporary set-up. Sun- (Icy morning the power was turn- rd off from l2 Am. until G Lin. and the same cut-offrwas sched- ind for this morning. From now on, however. it is hoped to provide service on a 24-hour basis. Meanwhile no arrangements had been made for the purcuasa .of power from a Government-owned high lullfiiilil line which it was an- nounced would be built along the lmtern Road from Mt. Pleasant. lt was presumed power would be sought from the Suinmerslds plant, but no arrangements- had been made there either. - _ At cllarlottetown a strong rep- resentation by O’Laary residents, presented to the Government by lion. GJ-i. Barbour, resulted in the passing oi an order-in-couneil pro- tiding for the construction of g high tension power line “extend- ing from Mt. Pleasant west along the main Western Road tn such points as may be hereafter deter. mined." This, it is understood, will bring the service within itirec miles of Oloeary village. It is propoggd lo sell power from the govgmmgng 1111* w companies furnishing it to the various areas. ' The executive dd’ thg 9,51, Teachers’ Federation met‘in their oiilee on_ Friday evening, labs-u. In‘ l8 ‘Wiiil all members present. Running on federal aid, the general secretary stated that cop- lljs oi "The School Needs Adequate Finances" have been sent three organizations, viz., Women's In. slitules, Farmers’ Study Clubs’, and in: legion. various group; n“; ‘imdl’ Nported favourably on "hi! Pfvlfifl- A report from the Central Teachers‘ office in Ot- laws c.1115 “i” liven, showing that ‘lit dvlesation which recently met ‘iii-ll the Federal Government were given a very courteous and understanding gecgptlon In gun. nection with the ‘teachers’ request orliederal aid for education. An olive future Pilliciy has also been dealt-o by the C.T.l‘. Various teachers’ organization; cross the Dominion, the C.T.l"., llfl the CEA. are assisting in feature article in a well-circuit“. 3 mamtzintx. This article will cal with the teacher situation in 111‘ country. Miss Vera Simpson, g; qhglg- 1111 of the Easter program coni- ittee, made a report on the work l her committee. Plfll grrgngg. ants were made for convention. . Tile Curriculum Commlttag early 11 March will meet with the De- artment of Education for a_dis- ‘ 5511111 of textbook andcurrfciilar rcbltms. t . Mr._ c. R.. MacLean reported on arltime school broadcast meeting "ill 11c attended in the». fall as "l"“~‘°llililve of the nae-ra- igl. Criticisms, favour-ab _ and ndltfivise, re the broadcasts, were wed at the meeting in, Mono- °ll- Programs for futurg prom- "-1 were also suggested. "All in gill"- orlvm stations u". a»- led will u, » - ute m. oils “" .~ :03 orting for such ' " A '_ , . Mr. ninlel ‘ q, Fl. save ‘ "ll meeting of u" _ “uh: lflmuon. a teem ~of h, h“, paired! been ‘given Vin 1 Question of rurabqucaticn- "lslblud national policy changes _ ‘Imam dealt with. With rem-o ' latter, m, “mun”, =1 vhoun be ‘head a 99011 their find- careful study of; the .> s... an accmingqga: ‘n’. e10 g . a "inciting: will T aw. some, on, fiO, 0.0.0.. Eastern Command and four staff officers attended .a mnferonco’ with Brig. W.W. , . .-'__ID._ icomi-nandlng the 21st ,. cured ‘Brigade. and officers of the jrigasie Headquarters and brig- Qrluflitl. on Saturday at The parlotiptown. Dinner followed the 2.8 (i: , “HOILJ-A- Emmi. Lieutenant Governor, Mayor Earle MacDonald. OBI, and the commanding offic- rsand 2 i/c’s of Island “my “n. to and .s representation from R.- M.CB. “Queen Charlotte." .Bi'iI-.R0ld welcomed and intro- duced Mai-Gen. Foster who spoke on the problems confronting (lie Canadian Army in peace time, H; pointed out ‘the necessity of a highly trained reserve and dwelt on the difficulties of srmoury ac- commodations. Gen. Fosteg told o1 the immense job of placing estab- lishments in Canada's north. and the high cost of maintenance. He stated ,tl:at the scarcity of essen- tial building material and the high cost of labor, precluded the poggjb. jlity of building any mflitgry q. tabllshnients other than these with the highest priority. The students of St. Dunatan's Ullivefliiy 710M to avail themselves of the opportunity to send one of their number to attend the I. S. S. Seminar to be held in Europe next summer. (This-second article on I. S. S. will treat this phase of its work, which is often referred to as "An Experiment in international Living") An International Summer Sem- inar. sponsored by the, Canadian Committee of International Student Service. was held at Ploen in the Brltiih zone of Germany from July 1.to August 1531948. This was the first large scale experiment in in- ternationai education, ‘Iihe two main objectives of the seminar, as has been stated in the first article of this series, were the develop- ment of international understand- ing and the demonstration of in- tellectual freedom. Both of- these objectives were attained. One hun- dred and thirty young people (50 Canadians), representing sixteen nations were able to live in amlty for six weeks, reach complete un- derstandlng, and learn that, beyond the things» which might divide them. there was a sense of their duty as members of the common- wealth of the mind.‘ i A highly respected and wall- known resident of Summers" , Mr. William Matthews. passed away at the Prince tCounty Hospital on Saturday at the age of 70 years. "rheliate Mr. Matthews, who was a familiar figure- in the Town for many years. was born at Baltic. the son of the late Mr. and Mrs Hugh Matthews. He moved to Summereide as a young man and for many years conducted a livery stable on Water Street. Although retired for some years he still maintained his deep interest in horses and until just recently was always owner of at least one race horse which he usually entered in the docal horse meets. He passed away after an illness of about two weeks and lesves to mournhis widow, the former Kath- leen Heckbert, five brothers. Utte- ley in Plattsburg, Mass, Herbert. Cambridge, Mau, George. Edgar and John at O'Leary, 111.21.; and four sisters. Mrs. George Wearn (Gertrude) in New Jersey; Mrs. Edgar Sobey (Minnie) in Wilmot: Mrs. Nellie Anderson, Darnley: Mrs. William Ozon (Blanch) in Borden. The sympathy of the com- munity is extended to the bereav- ed widow and family. The funeral will take place this Monday afternoon from the Bow- neas Funeral Home, Bummerslde, to the People's Cemetery. . Of wide interest locally, the mar- riage of Llcut. (N. S) Margaret Jean Perkins, RCAMC of Chorley Pork. Toronto. and Lieut. Arthur Cleiand Hardman of Toronto. Ont, took place in a charming setting at the home of the bride's sister and brpther-ln-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sherl- dan Mooney at. Eaton, Sash, on Monday, December 27. ‘me newly married couple left by RCA!‘ aircraft for Toronto where they will reside. ‘fliepbove is from the Estevan Merctty of January 6th, 1949 and will be of interest to Guardian readers, the bride a niece of Mr. AA. MacBeath and Mrs. A H Boswell. lialarshneid. and Mr.‘ it. S. MacBeath, Dept. "of Public Works. Charlottetown. "The traditional Farmers’ Week will be particularly important this year, and it la hoped that as many farmers aa possible will attend the various meetings of what was once known as the Farmers‘ 'Parlla- merit," states Hon. W. F. Allin Stewart, Minister of Agriculture. Important meetings of the dairy- men, swine and sheep breeders as- lociatlona and the Federation of Agriculture will receive reports and consider major problems relating to‘Ialand agriculture. The poultry- mcn and ‘potato ‘growers will _not hold. their meetings this week. Mrlltewart recalled that at one m time one of the big meetings dur- ing Farmers’ Week was that of the born breeders. who had a valuable I lt business. "New we import s. tntelta, tracwn. no and oil." IA- _ nted the Minister. gilt‘. Walter R. Shaw, Deputy later of Agrioulturaaald that ' m- Week would decide some q elf the molt important questions winch have » confronted predubtira figures attained. also‘ ind cated the marketing prob- lems that lie aheadfllt la import- t that who can should be pre- ed. » . ca, ‘the poltpbaemtnt of A g-qfimfientral - . w k Wbfitllloiibo tomorrow in :10 ‘ ant. where all be held. ' S‘? inference and the guests includ- " TUESDAY PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY -_- Mr. Joseph GaudeL-a West Prince farmer, and a brother of Rev. John Gaudet, Sacred Heart Home, pas- sed away yeaterday morning at the Prince County Hospital. . , . EUNERAL YISTERDAY -- The funeral “of Mrs. James Kelly was held yebterday morning from the Frank Hennessey Funeral Home to St. Dunstan's Basilica where Re- quiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. David McTague, who also officiated at the grave, Pall-boar- ers were: Robert Nicholson, T. E. McNutt, Guy Scott, James Car- ragher, Stuart Dickson and W. J. Brawders Interment wiis in the Catholic cemetery. PAIN FU LL!’ RUINED — Elleanor Howati, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Williams Hcwatt, 11 Alley St, suffered quite serious burns to her face, chest and arms yesterday morning. She was stand- ing before the kitchen stove when, in some manner, her housecoat caught fire. Prompt action by her father averted a fatality. He stif- fered slight burns to hands and arms. Miss Howatt was rushed to the Charlottetown Hospital. At a meeting at the City Hall last night, Jack Morris wa_s elect- ed president of the newly organized Charlottetown Chamber of Com- merce. Other officers include vice- presldent Frank Andrew; secre- tary Dlngwell MacFadyen; treasur- er Stanley Lancaster. The next meet- ing will be Monday night when the subject to be discussed wlil be "self-development." An invitation was extended to prospective mem- bers to attend. The death occurred at Prince County Hospital, Siuilmerside, P. E. 1., at l0 o'clock Friday night, Rb- ruary 12, 1949. of Wilfred J. Smith, Jr., age 47 yeairs. Mr. Smith, who was a native son of Alberton, lived here all his life until about three years ago, after the death of his wife, he accepted ‘a position at the Prince county Hospital in Sum- inersldo as caretaker. He is survived by three sons and six daughters, George, Elvin and Fiorcrlce (Mrs. Gordon Ciow) Sum- merside; Alice in Moncton, and Arllda, Dolly, Man-ion, Bonita and Winston of Alberton; also his father, Wilfred Smith, Sn; sisters Bernice and Gertrude (Mrs. Leon- ard Morrell) all of Aliberton. Judging from information re- ceived from the Department of Physical Fitness last night, a full program has been lined up for local youngste a in hockey and skating activities for this week, On Wednesday night the Sum- rneraide Juveniles will cross sticks with the P. W. C. Juvenile squad in a-regular Island Juvenile Lea- gue fixture, at the Forum, which will be followed by a skate lifter. A special train will leave here on Friday afternoon at 3:15, taking the West Kent School hockey team and older City school pupils and friends to Summerside for the Summer-lilo High School annual ice sports, while on Friday afternoon at four o'clock, Cubs and Brownie packs .of Charlottetown and Psrkdale will be treated to a special skate at the Forum. Leaders of the various packs can secure tickets for their groups at Scout Headquarters (Tra- vel Bureau). The chore of weighing the milk of on Ayrshire cow on R. 0. P. test after each milking will be done away with. when the new Ayrshire Breeders Herd Test Plan comes in- to effect within a few months, states Major McRae, Central Roy- alty, who has returned as delegate of the P. E. I. Ayrshire Breeders’ Club from the annual meeting of the Canadian Ayrshire Breeders’ Association in Montreal. This new test plan has already had the approval of the Depart- ment of Agriculture. It was pfe- sented at last week's meethig and aproved by the Association, and now awaits the official approval of the Minister of Agriculture befort! going into effect, stated Mr. McRae. Under the new plan, breeders will not be required to weigh the milk daily. Production will be estimated from the weights taken by the in- spector on his monthly visits. It is to adopt this herd test plan. Recent reports of Prince Rd- ward Island nigh-production and record-making cows include the two Ayrshire loaders in their claae last year, reported by Major Ml- Raer a Guernsey which has MCI placed 4th on the Honor Roll in her class for January andganother Ayrshire which has recently been awarded a "Seventy-Five ‘Thousand Pound, or More" certificate from the Canadian Ayrshire Breedirs‘ Association. - ‘ Canadian Ayrshires, Kirkside Vel- ma, owned by Geo. P. Mathcaon. Wheatiey River, produced 12. lbs. of milk and 602 lbs. of butter- fat testing 4.03%. The‘ 6-year-old Charlottetown liectn Sunflower, owned by the Experimental ‘Parin, topped the Canadian‘ Ayrshire class for cows milked not more than twice-a-tiay with 16,00 lbs. ef milk and 119 iba. of buttcrfat, testing 4.8%. . Patosia "Flora, a Gummy in the Hiatus-c class. owned by Jniic Hurry, Wineloe, in the DOB-day ltig, produced 14,724 ,llia. of milk and 0'19 lbs. of jbutterfat. Sunny Slope Faye, an 8-year-old Ayrihire owned by Mr. John W. Lewis, Freetown and brad by Id- win Reid. Souris. in s lactationl. milking a total of 1.890 days, baa produced a total of 77.192 lbs. of milk and 8:3 III. of lstztirfat. ed in news of high-producing cent and will publish 1'1"“ '»‘ "9"" of the offcia t.a-i1 believed that other breeds intend.‘ Leading the i-year-oid class for i” division on three times a day miik- o, u, THI FUNERAL of the late Her- bert McAvlnn will take place from the Frank - I-lennelloy Funeral Home, Wednesday tmorning at 8.30 to St. Joseph's Church, Kelly's Cross for requiem high Mala at 10 o'clock. Burial in Church came- tery. . JHSCELLANIOUS SHOWER — A miscellaneous shower for Miss Clara Gauthier. whose wedding takes plaice, shortly, was held at the home of .M!‘s. Vincent Gallant. 26 Sydney St., on. February 11.th. The many useful gifts testified to the popularity of-the bride-whe- PASSED AWAY IN MONCTON- Mrs. Emma Montgomery, aged‘ 91 and mother of Mr. C. T. Montgom- ery, Superintendent of the Prince Edward Island division of the Can- adian. National Railways, passed away in Moneton late Sunday night. Mr. Montgomery left yesterday morning to attend the funeral ser- vices. APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED --Advice has been received from Army Headquarters, Eastern Com- mand, confirming the promotion and appointment of‘Capt. G. M. Burnett as Intelligence Officer and Capt. J. S. Coulter as Staff Captain Q., with the 21st Armoured Bri- gade Headquarters commanded by Brig. W. W. Reid, D50, ED. Lnst-cveninf in minty bnnroh social hail 1N Scouts, Cubs and their dads enjoyed their first an- nusl banquet. A delightful meal was served by the Trinity Junior Women's Association and a. short program enjoyed by all present. Seated at the head table were Dr, w.E. _Dudley, R.C. Parent. provincial commissioner of Boy Scouts, Mrs. 111.0. Parent, provin- cial commissioner Wolf Cubs, Mr. J.A. McNalr, president of Trinity Men's Association, Mrs. 112G. ilutchescn, president of Trinity Junior Women's Association, P.‘.‘.'. Turner, chairman of the Scout Group mittee and several troop and pack leaders. FUNERAL SATURDAY — The funeral cf Mrs. R. J. MacDonald took place on Saturday morning from the residence of Allan J. MacDonald, 52 Douglas St., to St. Michael's Church, Curran .Bann, where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Par- nell Wood. Present in the sanctuary were: Rev. IKenneth MacMillan, Rev. Kenneth MncPherson and Rev. George A. MacDonald. Rev. William Simpson assisted in the choir. The pail-bearers "were: Samuel Arblng. Joseph A. , MacDonald, Edward Watts, Peter Hughes, John R. Mc- Intyre and Anéss McDougoll. In- terment took plaee “in the family plot in the Church Cemetery where services were conducted by Father Wood. The regular quarterly meeting of the Prince Edward Island Reg- istered Nurses Association was held in the Training School of the l’. E. f. Hospital yesterday afternoon and evening. Thirty i cmbe were present. Mrs. Lois MacDon- a.ld presided. , Routine btasimss was transacted and the following report of the C. N. A. axeouti. mafling which was held in Montresljan. 27-29, 1949, was presented by the presi- dent. Members of the nursins profes- sion from a.il the provinces of Canada. were in conference at a.nt,'adj ad at noon for a ‘hasty lunch, and then continued until at least 5:30 or e pan. The Advanced Registry Board for Swine reports five additional Prince Edward Island sows as having recently qualified, Mr. H. W. Clay. Senior Live Stock Field- man of the Dominion Department at! Agriculture announced yester- fly. The names of the sows and their owners, together with the indivi- dual scorcsare as follows: - Woodstock Duchess 19A - Ro- land Paynter, French River, 40- 119-89. ' Montviile 98B - Elmer -Boyle, New Haven, 46423-87. MacDonald 09B -_ Leith Sander- son,- St. Peters, 80412-87. . My ‘I-Iaaelbrook. 50-110-85. Vsaell PatsyfifiA — T. Albert Hick , Alllston. 50-108-82. Citizens learned with regret of tho paaslri on Sunday of William Toad, retired letter carrier of this city. He was 68 years of age. _ The late Mr. Tend was well known throughout the City having come in contact with the majority of homes while he was an active postman in the City. He was es- pecially noted for his good humor and everyone enjoyed his jovial dis- aition. Since his retirement from the Post Office Department, he had not enjoyed good health. Surviving are his wife and daugh- ‘tcra, ‘Phekna, and Mrs. Merrill Graham, one brother, Prederlfi, a dnlgist at Peterboreugh. Maine, also his 99 year old father, Mr. lam Tad, Sr., who resided faith I at 10 Pleasant St. A brother. Franlnwho was employ- ed at the Clo!’ weigh scales, died Jiltldfllly last fall - ' waoxasnar , Inn work ofgapprllaing property valuations In the aroaon the site _ e proposed new Dominion "building in‘ Cbdrlottetown has commenced, the appraisers “being Maura. P. S. Braille} R. R. No. 3, ~c~ lotmowinarid Gilbert Gaudet. K. C, Charlottetown," according to lnfprmatielntablod in the House of Commona.__secently-in reply to o question.» diva-W. Cheater S. afclnire, If . Twoiappralaaia have bud iaaa i i N» . Vacant. ' 1e! their» iv in nolisc 1 of p. ' r .-...,_ ...._...is.,_,......, “"7125 rs-anflv b. those sessions which began at 9" FUNERAL YRSTERDAY- The funeral of the late John D. Currie was held from the MacLean Fun- eral Home yesterday afternoon. Service was conducted by Rev. T. H. Busseil Somcrs. Interment was in the People's Cemetery. The pail bearers were Hal's-y Redmond, Rob- ert Wakelin, Richard McMahon, James O'Brien, Vernon Larter, Jack Ready. FUNERAL FER 15TH. — The funeral of the infant daughter of lVLr. and Mrs. Irving Sharp, West Devon was hflld.on Tuesday. Feb. 15th. with s short service at tine home and the main service at the West Devon United Church con- ducted by Rev. W. G. Dickson. I11- tcrment. was in the Church come- tery. Tlhe sympathy of the oom- mlunity is extended to the sorrow- lng parents. —O. FUNERAL 0F MR. ‘FEED-The funeral of the late William Teed was held from the MacLean Fun- eral Home yesterday afternoon Service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Rice. Mr. Roy Smallman sang as a solo "Tile Old Rugged Cross." Employees of the Post Office at- tended the funeral in a body. In- terment was in the People's Ceme- tery. The pallbearers were John Griffith, Thomas Whelan, George Berrigan, Willard Jordan, John Garnhum, Russell Beer. The death occurred at Baltic. Sunday of Wilbert Delaney after a lingering illness in his 81st year. Deceased was born in Summer- side, a son of the late Patrick De- laney who kept a jeweilry store on Water St. At the death oi his parents he went to live with his uncle, the late Simon Delaney. Mr. Delaney belonged to an old family, his grandparents coming to this province from Wisconsin. US. in 1825. ‘Iliey at first settled in Kenlsinglcn (thbn Barrett's Cross) purchasing the land whore Maine Street is and lived where Kennedy's store is now situated. Remaining there a few years they sold out to the late Thomas Sims and went to live in Baltic where they rennalned. a THURSDAY fFUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of the late Neil Murray of New Haven was held yesterday af- ternoon from the Cutciiffe Funer- al Home. The service was conducted by the Rev. G. Carlyle Webster. Pallbearers were: John A. Miw- Klnnon, Richard MacPhce, Dun- can Gass, Thomas Devereaux, Leon- and Willis and Charles Colwell, Derry Lodge L.0.A. of Canoe Cove held their service at the grave. 1n- lerment was in Carlee Cove Cemet- ery.. FUNERAL YESTERDAY - The funeral of T. Herbert McAvinri was ‘held yesterday morning from the Frank Hennessey Funeral Home to St. Joseph's Church. Kelly's Cross. where Requiem High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Wilfred Keefe who also conduct- ed service at the grave. Pall bear- ers were: Emmett German, Ed- ward Bradley, Emmett Monaghan, Joseph Kelly“ Emmett McQuaid. Jarncs Grecnan. BILLS INTRODUCED — In (he Legislature yesterday the following Government bills were introduced and given first reading: to amend the Teachers Superannuation Act: to amend the Real Property Act; to amend the Perpetuities Act; to amend an Act to make uniform the law respecting registration of corporation securities; to amend the Marriage Act; to amend the P.E.I. Corporation Income Tax Act. The Public Accounts were tabled. along with annual reports of the Departments of Education and Health and Welfare. ‘ At her home in Springneld, on Monday, January 31st, 1949, rs. D. N. MicKay passed peacefully away. Born at, Stanley Bridge, October 5th, 1867. Mrs. MacKay was the last surviving member of a family of five daughters of the late John Sutherland and his ‘wife Agnes Simpson of that place. Later coming to Springfield she and her husband lived almost fifty hflPDY inarried years until separ- ated by his death five years ago; loved and respected by numerous _ friends and acquaintances. Their home was ever a hospit- Two sons remain to cherish her memo y, Len-noel W., Charlottetown aind J. Sutherland, Springfield, also three grand-daughters in the home. “In His Majesty's name and in my official capacity as his repro- sentative in Prince Edward Island I declare this new and oommodious Young Men's Christian Assoc a- tlon building officially opened or the splendid aims and purposes for which it was erected and in so do- ing I baspeak for it the great suc- cess it so richly deserves," statnd l-lls Honor Lieutenant Governor J. A. Barnard at the opening and dedication of the new Y. M. C; A. building yesterday afternoon. Previous to His Honors ad- presldent, Mr. T. Roy Oildmore. In addition to the Lieutenant-Gov- ernor, guests present included H011. J. Waiter Jones, Premier: I-lis Worship Mayor B. Tarlc Mac- Donald; City Clerk James A. Ful- lerton and Mr. B. Prank ‘Honey, chairman of the new building ooaknlttee, ' ‘ The Y's Men's Chorus. directed by Mr. Frank Johnston, A.T.C.L., rendered pleasingly “Bless This House" jbst previous to the con- clusion of the official program. Afterwards those present were conducted on a tour of the build- ing with many complimentary rs- marks being heard on the modern. up-bo-date structure. ‘lca no served in the banquet room by embers of the indies‘ Auxiliary their. Mennattee. The bowling alleys wet-g also thrown coda for casual giants for all ds- . "m! of participating. Wilfred Watherworth, of Monts- gue, was arrested yesterday by Royal C " Mounted Police and charged with the theft of $900 by conversion, contrary to section 95b of the Criminal Code. He appealed before Magist J.W. MacDonald at Montague and was released on $10,090 bail. l5.- tm us his own. He is to appear for trisl at Montague on March 2 at l0 am. The alleged chdt by conversion is from Willard Docherty, also of Montague a/nd is understood to involve money obtained through a Fishermen! Loan Board grant. The alleged offense occurred in December, 1947. ' No evidence was taken yester- day. The February sitting 0f the Su- preme Court opened at Georgetown on Tuesday with Mr. Justice Twee- dy bresidtng. No criminal cases were on the docket, consequently the Grand Jury was not summon- yd. One sipvfll case. and two civil ury cases were docketed but as l-ile court was postponed until Tuesday, May 10th. the petit jury was not called. Sheriff JB. Edwin Reid presented his Lordship with the traditional white gloves. Following ts the docket: Appeal — Sterling McSwaln, ap- pellant. M. MscKinnon, counsel; under tho Division libnce Act. Winston Dingweli, respondent, Mr. HP‘. MacPhee, counsel. ‘ Civil Jury-Jienneth Beck, plain- tiff, Mr. J..B. Johnson, ', vg. the JP. Barter Co, Ltd, defend- ants —-for damages- Mr. RR. Bell. counsel; . . Civil Jury - Alexan‘ Acorn, plaintiff, Mr. M. Msc-Klimon. coun- sel vs. the LP. Porter 0o. Ltd_, do- iendlnts. "‘ RR. Bell, counsel. - for damages. 5601118. Guides. Brownies and Cubs of St. James Church Wm entertained to supper last night at the Kirk Hail by membc a of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Mr. Ian A. Burnett, werldent od the Group Committee, presided. An interesting ‘ " of the get-together was the presentation of Gllwell beads, neckerchlef and certificate to Cubmaster Sterling Walker by Mr. R. C. Parent, Pro- Vlilfilfli CIIDBIIIBSIIIACI. ID DIG-kill‘ the presentation Mr. Parent stat- ed that the award was one of tbfl highest which could be obtained -by Scout and Oubmasters. Brief addresses were made by the Minister, the Rev. T. H. B. Soiners, who welcomed visitors and expressed ple o at seeing so many young people present, and by Mr. R. R. Hurst who. extended thanks to the ladies of the con- gregation for the splendid report which all had enjoyed. Mrs. R. S. P. Jardlne graciously replied on behalf of the ladies, and offered to assist at any time in proaiotins a similar function. Egg production continues steady. Mr. F. M. Nash. Supervislns Poultry Products Inspector, reports in a Dominion Department of Agriculture egg and poultry market report. Grading station operators report receipts less than for same period last year. A re- view of chick sales and the amount of chicken and fowl sold in 1948 loads to the eonslusion that them was a heavy liquidation of fowl last year. This means that there were fewer layers carried over into a second year, and can accoun‘ for some of the decrease in egg receipts compared with last year. The demand for eggs is strong and the market has strengthened with the result dealers have advanced prices by Vic per dozen. All avail- able supplies are finding a ready outlet in the Maritlmos and New- foundland. Grading station operat- ors are now quoting producers for ungraded eggs AL 97-8 mostly 37, A 35, AP 28, 3'81. C 26. Whole- salers are quoting grading stations for the graded pack fob station AL 42, AM 40, AP 33. B 35. C 98 and quoting retailers for the graded cal-toned pack Al. 46-7, AM 44-5, B loose 38. Eggs are retail- ing to consumers in cartons AL 53-4, AM 51-2, B loose 45. Showing an optimism gained from the past record-breaking year, Prince Edward Island's Dali-witch's Association at its an- nual meeting yesterday approved a i-osolutlon seeking to increase the assessment under the Act, from $1,200 maximum to 95.000 mini- mum, at the end of a. tough, three period day. Earl Ings,.Mt. Herbert, who was re-elected president, presided over the three meetings which eventu- ally formulated and passed some fourteen resolutions, covering all phases of the dalrymen’: prob- lems in butter, cheese and fluid milk. One of the resolutions cal- led for a~ Dominion-Provincial Agricultural conference to draft uniform regulations ‘for the con- trol of the manufacture of butter sub , and that copies of the resolution be sent to all the Min- isters of Agriculture in Quads. Ria- thetcheese-llndustry, resolu- tions called for a universal "standard brand" name on all cneesg manufactured in P. l. 1.; suspension of P.C. 5190 in the Marltlmcs, allowing new cheese to ba sold before the ninety-day re- tention period now required: Do- minion Government to buy cheese on the open market for the Brit- ish cheese contract. FRIDAY T0 STUDY POI NURSE — Min Shirley Godfrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Godfrey, Mountain Road, left yesterday for Charlotte- town where aha will enter the P. E. l. Hospital as a student nurse.- Moncion Transcript. CONDUCTED SERVICE AT SAN- ATORIUM —- 0n Tuesday evening, Feb. 22nd a service of worship was held for the patients of the Pro- vincial Sanatorium under the aus- pices of the P. E. I. Ministerial Association. Rev. E. C. Evans con- ducted the service and gave the address of the evening. Mrs. C. P. Wilkins sang a very pleasing solo, "Just For Today." C. P. R. REPRESENTATIVE- Mr. H. N. Daye, Saint John, N. B., travelling passenger agent of the C. P. R., was in the city yestbrday on business. He reports that traffic on the C.P.R. steamer service to England is unusually busy, with passages booked a long way ahead. This is accounted for in part by war brides making trips to visit the old folks at home. NEW GUIDE LEADERS-bliss Marion Show and Miss Allie Mac- Leod have taken over as leaders in the Guide Company of St. James Church, it was announced Wed- nesday evening at the annual Scout-Guide supper. The Guides who had been without regular leaders for some little while, were fortunate in having the services of Mrs. liked Jenkins, field secretary. who did much to maintain interest and hold the organization intact. The Brownies are led by Miss Margaret MacKenzie. 'RETUR.NED T0 STANLEY BRIDGE - Mrs. Max Ferguson has returned to her home in Stanley Bridge after supplying as assistant supervisor in the St. George Street Home, Moncton, N. B. The home, u four story brick building equipped with all modern conveniences, ls considered one of tha best institu- tlons in New Brunswick and has an average of fifty children, with a regular staff of eleven members. During Mrs. Ferguson's stay the supervisor, Miss Constantine, was awarded the honor of being the “Woman of the Year" for the city of Mencton and presented with a beautiful bouquet of two dozen roses. The Saint ' Peter's Cathedral congregational social was held last night in the Parish Hall and was largely attended and much enjoyed by all present.‘ The program opened with sound films and community singing through the kindness of the Na- tional Film Board, with Mr. Douglas Saunders in charge. This was followed by the A.Y.- P.A. "Fun Parade" with Mr. A. Stuart Dickson as an and Art Mgcljeln and Harry Shame. ls M.C.'s, which proved to be a most enjoyable and hilarious sf- fair. After the "run Parade". a cake was auctioned by the AY-P-A-i with very successful results. The floor was then cleared for danclngr- with auction forty-five‘! and bridge being played on the stage and in the Guild Room. The ladle; prlzg for auction was won by Mrs. S. Korrey and the men's by Mr. Sahaléy. ills Wilm- lation prize $01118 i0 M1‘. JA- Brldy. The ladies bridle Pfllfi was won by Mrs. HM. 51111115011. the men's by Mr. Arthur Mac- Lean, and the consolation prize by Mrs. HS. MacPherson. The Prince Edward Island Arts and Crafts Guild Society held an informal gaitherfng at. the Child- reins Art Centre last night. was Matrices Johnston, Art Instructor. at the local school, gave a short sketch of the year's work. Miss Johnston stated that 8116 has already instructed between six and seven hundred students under fourteen years of age. She conducts classes for adults on Molnday even- ings and soturdov nlchis. 11-1111 111511 from; art classes. She also stated that trsinins my be elven 1° 11" those who desire to learn handicraft work. Several guests were W156i“? m" (fludjfig Prttnler Jones and Mrs. Jones and several members of the Legislative. Miss Johnston showed and explained to these guests 1111* works of airt on the walls of the Art Centre. Later lunch was served by the ladies of the society- The marriage took place 111 Si» Patrick‘; Church, Fort AIIBTI-iills on Jan. 19th of Eileen Patricia. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelly. Pigquld, to Earle Joseph. son of Mr. and Mrs. 11s.. Hughes. D111- more, The ceremony was Perm?"- ed by Kiev. Louis P. Callazhlh- The bride wore medium blue pencil striped suit with 11009580105 to match, and carried a W! prayer book assisted by T916111 Maclntyre who wore a mvy blue stilt with accessories to match. T119 gmcsji was assisted by Frank Kelly. brother of the bride. ‘Iheilwiiifll’! gift to the bride was a gold-fill“! locket; to the bridesmaid a pearl mug-y gnd to the gioomsman a Ronaon lighter. Aster the ceremony the bridal party motored to Char- lottetown whet-o breakfast was served 1n a most efficient man- ner at the Queen Hotel, After vis- iting a few of their friends in Charlottetown, supper was served in their honour at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert 1.. nraoiey. Cliv- who have always been most intim- ate friends of the young couple. On the evening following, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents wher over two hundred guebts assem led. The evening-was open; in old time dancing, music ‘being supplied ‘~y Hughes Orches- tra, gpglgted by John Grimes, Dan- iel Birt, Jack Ostrldge and Teresa Handnhan. - The many useful and costly gifts received was proof indeed of the popularity of the young couple. Prior to their marriage a shower was bald in their honour at the home pf the bride's sister. Mr. and Mrs. lsnmett Hughes, Auburn. We their new home in Fort Augustus. join’ in" wishing m. and M". Hughes a happy wedded life In """""1 Si. J RETURN’ FROM NFLD. — A group of curlers, including Prince Edward Islanders, Nova Scottana and New Brunswickers, returned to Charlottetown last night from a trip to Si. John's, Nfld., where they participated in a series of friendly matches with members of the St. John's Curling Association, Ihl curlers were enthusiastic about the trip, made by chartered plane, and said they had been "entertained royally." The group left Sunday. following completion of the Third Confederation Bonsplel here. JUNIOR AID MEETING -—- Th0 Junior Aid of the Prince Edward Island Hospital met in the Cundell Home on the afternoon of Febru- ary 21 with thirty-seven members present. The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer after which the minutes were read and adopteth The treasurer, Mrs. Arthur Wcy- mouth then read the financial ro- port. Mrs. Fred Large reported for the cart committee stating the patients were very pleased with tlho refreshments and literature the cart afforded them. The members were asked to take their magazines to the Hospital and leave them with the veterans. Mrs. Robert Large oonvenor of the Fashion Show reported. It was moved by Mrs. William Reid and seconded by Mrs. William McNelli the Aid meeting be held the second Mon- day ln March to allow distribution of Fashion Show tickets. A discuss- ion followed on the Fashion slww. On the motion of lvLrs. William Boyles and seconded by Mrs. Jamel Haslam the meeting - aidjounmd. Tea. was served by Mrs. ‘Dom Du Blots, Mrs. J.K. Iirllvin and Mrs. Arthur Hogan, . The regular monthly meeting o‘ the Charlottetown Branch ‘of tho Canadian Legiomo B.E.S.L. wag held in the Legion Home last night. In the absence of the Prasident, Capt. J..i. Connolly, the Vlc&p1'¢31- dent. H. R. vesscy presided. Comi- ' mittee reports were deferred to tho next meeting as several members of the executive were attending a “comimasid lecture". The proposal to hold a reunion this summer of veterans of World. Wars one and two was discussed. and it was decided to await action from the various other branchel of the Provincial Command who glove been approached on the sub- ect. A resolution concerning the pso- posed new business tax for the cifl of Charlottetown was submitted to the meeting and unanimously pan- ed. It reed as follows: "Whereas-the City of Charlottetown have now under consideration a new business tax on citizens who are their own business and thisisgoixigtiocause aeonaidesh able hardship on veterans of the last war who are endeavouring ta establish a. business of their own, Be it therefore resolved that the City Council take into considerat- ion this situation and exempt, from this tax for a period of five yearn, veterans of World We: No. z." BIRTHS JONES-At Millvllle, N. B., on Fe: 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Jone! (nee Mary Kennedy), a daughter. CARRUTHERS-At the Prince bo- ward Island Hospital on Friday, Feb. 18, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carruthers, (nee Gladys Baker-ll Montague, P.E.I., a son, William Arthur, weight 7 lbs. 3 oz. DEIGIIAN-At the Charlottetown Hospital on Monday, February 1d, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Delghan, Freetown, a. son. LARGE—At the Victoria. Ptfblie Hospital, Fredericton, N. B., on February 17th, 1949, to Mr. and Mira. Ellsworth Large a. daughter. GlLLIS-At the Prince Edward 1a- land Hospital on February 19th, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Preston Gilli: Boston's Mills, a. son. lPreston Wayne). AFFLECK-At the Charlottetown Hospital on Feb. 6th. 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Affleck, a ‘son, (Brian Earle.) REID-At the Kings County Mem- orial Hospital on February 20th, 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Reid, Montague, a daughter. Weight 7 lbs. 4 ozs. YEATS-At Royal Victoria Hos- pital, Montreal, February 23rd. 1949, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yeats formerly (Norma Jmiieson) a non. ' DEATHS’ DOUCETII-J — At Charlottetown, Friday. February 18th, 1949, Marry Evelyn Doncette, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Doncette. DOULL- At the Prince County Hospital on Feb. 20. Nelson L. B, Dotlll, C pe Trttvrrse, aged 81 years. lifcAVI —In Charlottetown on Feb. 19, Thomas Herbert McAvinn, formerly of Kelly's Cross, in hi] 57th year. CURRIFFSuddeniy on Sunday, Feb. 20, John Currie of 213 Sydney St.. ln his 64th year. TEED-At the P. E. Island Holph tal on Sunday, Feb. 20, William‘ Teeri of 10 Pleasant St. READY- At the Ci-iariottetowl Hospital, Fch. 20. Mrs. Margarol Ready, aged 76Iyears. Her ACORN-At her home, Vernon River, Sunday, Feb. 20th., Mrs, Percy Acorn, aged 55 years. KELLY-At. the Charlottetowl Hospital, Feb. 19, Mrs. James Kelly. BROWN-At. the Prince County Hospital, Feb. 19, 1949, Lottie Brown, aged 63 years, _ ‘bnamsro-At the Prince County Hospital, Feb. 21. 1949, Mrs. Ralph Bealrsto, aged 52 yonrs, MURRAY-wit Charlottetown. Feb, 21, 1949, Neil Murray of New Haven in his 94th year. MacKAY-At. the Eventide Home, Monclon, John MnoKny. on Feb- ruary 19, 1949. FITZGERALD-At tho Charlolle- town Hospital on Monday, Feb. 2i, Marguerite Joan Fitzgerald, six- months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fitzgerald, Moreli. cAuAdnAls-At lua- home, 4a UPI?" Qlflfliffin sday, Feb. 94th. like. John Ca ag-fisn in hcr 76th year.