-.~ l§/,4.Dhav> » WMARCH 9, 1940 THE CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN OUR News BUDGET For OUR sATuiiTSAY SUBSCRIBER? IiQQE TWP?!- ‘ >: MONDAY Sincere sympathy is extcildod to Mr. Daniel Eunionds of the S. S. Charlottetown 0n the death of his father. Mr. John Edmonds of Char- lottetowil. Mr. Ralph Leard and Mr. Justin: dining | car service returned home from Hd- 4 Mr. Robert Marlvor oi the C. N. R. - ilax to tlicir ilcines uil Wednesday | ior a short leave of absence. ' Miss Sadie Read who for som time has been visiting in Ottawa returned lo llcr liome here on, W(‘.llli‘:;lll\' cvclriig. While in the, Capital clay sllc was. tile gucsl or 115:" act's .'.\li scs cactus.» and A- dcltf ltuad who arc on tlic teaching stall of Ollaugt Lathes College. Wallace lvluttart, defenceman‘ a Bcrticil N. iollals was strick- 1; folalwxng; tlle no on Wctiq r being ilTilll-i l't‘Il(it red il id .c w; rushed to fllc; iiv Htk-[llllll 0n early- tlaln. His ulaily friends‘ hert- \vl.~il llllli a spccdv recovery. Mi‘. for fll A i ,. \ lift‘ llc will intend the Council of The, c‘ ' d c Iftiwa rd ls- —-I~'I'\‘I*IR.\I. OF MR. JAMES ll. . I l“lc funeral services ior Mr. . B were held 0n on from his late " l.lr " atlcnti-I (f, 111.‘. s conduci- ‘ l , "llbcarcs were ~ rt V K Hooper L. cttcr, Major Will. Brooks and Daniel Clow S. SNIEIJI‘ SEASON FAIII- N0 (IOLIIiIC figures for the smclt sca- scil just closcd were available yet, J. J. Lartibce, Supervisor of Fish- crics for the Province said last flight. However, it was believed Ircin the verbal reports available that the catch would be equal t0 last, year. Bccatlse of fluctuating markets it was hardcr to give an immediate estimate of the cash value, 9t was learned, but it was "rpectcd to approximate that of l ear ago. —-I-‘IIIE ON CAMBRIDGE S'I‘RI-JE'l‘- The Sunlmerside Fire Brigade ilvcre called out shortly after noon on Saturday for a fire at the residence of Mrs. ‘William MacQuarrie on Cambridge Street. The fire which appeared to be causcfl by sparks from the flue caught lilo shingles on the south side of the roof and burned a. consislerabie hole in the roof. Dam- age was caused to the interior of the house through water and smoke. The firemen responded quickly and. soon had the. fue under con- trol. S. FUNERAL SERVICES—'I‘IIO fun- eral of Mr. Arnold Rattenbury was held Saturday afternoon from his late residence, 2i Great George Szrcct. whore service was conducted by Rev. Hugh Mlllar. who also ciludurted service at the grave. The honorary pallbearers were: Messrs. R E. Match, Noel _DeBl0ls, G. M. Avarcl, Hibbert Howatt, A. R. Gillis, H. C. Bourke and and Chas. Toolnbs. ‘Active pallbearers were His Worship Mayor Holman, Messrs Gordon Worth. S. L. Hardy, W R. Crulckshanks. E, T. Higgs and W. A. Rix. Interment was in the People's Cemetery. _S-.iturdav- moriiiilg from I TUESDAY SURVIVING BROTHER. — The name of Mr. Lester C. Johnston, iMuri-ay" River was omitted from the illst oi the family in the "In Mem- oriam" re the death of hissister the late Lucy C. Johnston published rec- ently. (PI-lllllll please copy.) TAKING MILITARY COURSE— Clow of the Royal Artillery, Cllzlrlott-ctcwvil, paid a snort Visit to his home in Sum- nlerslde before leaving for King- ston, Ontario, where he will take a special six wcela military course. DIED IN VANCOUVER - Word has burn received by Mr. S. M. Mitr- t.n that his brother- llI-lZtW, Mr. Murdock McEacilern had recently passed alva alt his home ln van. couver, B. . he late lvlr. McEach- em was formerly o. resident cf Cal- clcioilia and an elder in the church lere. AT GYIIO- ndiary Magis- trate K. M. . ill was guest speaker at the weekly‘ dinner meeting of the Charlottctowti Gym Clllb iast night He gave ' and thought provok- s on "litveiliic oclin. city. Ralph V. Creighton was chairman. I ..'IIOSI"ITAL AUXILIARY -1l meet; tllc Ladies of the Hospi- tal Ar . Montague was held to- ' ‘lit, i‘ ' ucon in lhchospi- ' Ill with a attendance. Two. v \ iucmb wcrc zldcicd to this blbv Swviciy. A (lscussion took ppatc on changes to bc made to the interior of the hos ntal. Tile. secretary, Mrs. L. B. Me fish was ill- and unable to attend this meeting. __.,_.._ ITNERAI. SERVICES —'I'lle fu cral c! Mr. Jaincs P. Duffy was llcld l his late i reiticllt 1H0 Euston Street to St. Dunstans Basilica where Requiem H1811 M855 was celebrated by Rev. Father Dougail, His Excellency Bishop OSullivan and Rev. R. Ells- \\'Ol'lil occupying _ s in tllc Sanc- tuary Tile pallbear s were: lticssrs. John Dulfy, T. A. Brothers, Craw- ford Jay. Harold Jordan Lcstcr Gillespie and Bernard Corrigan.‘ Service at the grave was conducted by Rev. Father Dougan. r’: ISIANDER D D —Mr. S. M Martin has rec d word of tllc death of liis b!‘ fr Malcolm I, . hiartia. Some years ago the late Mr. Martin VISLKCG the Island, with the intention of SDCIIdlIIP the remainder of his life at the olq llome in Heath- erdale but. owing u) advancing age and the rigors of the I land win- ters he was obliged to seek a. warm- er clunalc‘ and removed to Cniifor- nla. Hc will be kindly remember by his many friends in and the surrounding districts. went to Summerslcle Wednesday to be excimincd for enlistment in the Prince Edward Island Highlanders (Black Watch). Among those who asseti the requirements success- ully wero Merrill McAlduff, Leslie a "Cry Trulo, N.S., where he has employ- ‘the efforts of n. special crew put ‘ a bit of bare ground showing ally- Heatherdale - Several young men from hcref > WEDNESDAY —RETURNED FROM MONT- REAL-Ml‘. and s. William smallman have returned from a short visit to Montreal-S. _ -DOING NICI-JLY-It is pleas- ing to report that Mr. J. Luring Rayner ofLot 16 is making a good recovery from his recent ope."- atltm in the Prince County 1112s.. pital-S. —-ENTERTAINS MISSIONARY SOCIETY — Mrs M. F. Schurman entertained the members of chemis- slorlarv Society of the Christian Church atherhume on Summer Sta on Tuesday afternoon, for theu" reg- ular meeting-S The annual roll call of Alpha I o’ Rebekah Lodge No. l0, was held in the lodge room on March 5th. Sister Lulu Nichols ‘ ' Roll call was al person, by lct-tci" .. .. l1; 61 messages. Mr. Keith Lewis lgt recently for inent auditing him. Ho is a valu- able mclnber of the Regals hockey team but will be lost to them for the haonce of the season. REPEAT PERFORMANCE-The Kirk 'I'heatre mpctitcd their two fine performances, "Aiadaiil Presi- clcllt." and "Saturday Market" to a pitkcd house at tile St James Hall last. ilight, Miss Marguerite Cudtncre and Mr. Arthur Bruce delighted the audience with pleas- ing vocal solos during intermis- siOns. The Kirk String Ensemble under the direction of Mrs. Nell D. MacLearl, supplied the music for the evening. FIRST BIG TIIAW— This Prov- ince had its first thaw of any consequence this winter yesterday. An easterly wind and temperatures which ranged all day several de- grees above freezing cut rapidly into drifts throughout the Island. Streets and sidewalks here were covered with pools of water, despite to work early in the day by the F reet Department. Despite the tntw, however, there was scarcely where in tile country last night. IIILLSBORO BRIDGE OPEN — Hillsboro Bridge wolrd be opened for traffic today. officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways announced yesterday. The structure has been closed since February 12 for repairs. A new deck was placed on the ten spans of the steel bridge. whicll carries in addition to motor and horse traffic the trains on the Murray Harbor line of the Canadian Na- tional Railways. While the bridge was closed motor alld horse traffic was diverted over river ice. PRESBYTERY NAMES COM- MISSIONERS --Commissioners to Perry, John McAiduff, James Ho- gan and (Wlflld O'Mcara. They have rcturilcd to their honlcs awaiting the call to service which is expected in the near future. Many friends will reg-rot the pass- ing or Mr. Alexander Beaumont was the son of the late William Brown, a well known merchant of Charlottetown in lilo 80s. While not in good health for some time, MI. Brown was able to be a- bout until a few weeks ago, He leaves to mourn his sister, Mrs. A Ernest Mellisn of Toronto, and the following brothers. Charles of Tas- mania, Dr. William and Fred A. Brown of Chicago, lllu private fun- eral was held yctcrday- monling to Sherwood Cemetery Rev. Mr. MILCZ‘ Officiating. ' -—84TH BIRTHDAY-A V971 COLD WEEK END-Prince Ed- ward l;~. llders had the coldest day this winter on Saturday, it was lea l last night. from Mr. War- ren Burns. weather observer at the Charlottetown Experimental Sta- ticn. Highest thermometer read- ing during the day was eight above, it was learned. It was down to three above during the night. The cold W215 backed by a wind from the north and north west which ranged in velocity from 20 to 25 miles-pcr-hour all during the week end. Actual theimometer readings were lower earlier in the winter than on Saturday. it. was pointed out, imt the cold spell was ac- companied by ccmpamtivclv calm weather and during the day the thcrmomcter went much lllQllPI‘ rdayfis level. The wea- , was described as "freakish." for the cold was accompanied by a fflllih’; h: ometcr nsualiv an ill- dicatioil of u: temperatures. . Thole was a large conurtgatlrin It Si. Janlcs Church yesterday morning when t-llc Rev. Dr. R. M ‘hfad Ifgflfg dcllvcrcd A inc scrmm nil the attltude of t-hc church l(‘~\\'(\I‘(l tilc war, ‘JQIOCIIHZ as his text. the words from lit Thrssalcnlan-s 5:9 "Jesus Christ who died for you." He said the tZ-lne had dome for the Church t0 nail its colc-rs to the mast and shcw wilcre it. stocd. Christians must pct. cloe to the Cros and kc-r-p v.1: e to it, and tllrrn must he the submission of ccnilictmg wrils or mcn to the wzil of God. Mr. Ar- thur Brno" was the solost in the miming flIIilIPm. "O For A Closer Wall»: With G:d"--l~'o<tcr. Dr. Ln- gatcs evcilzilz sermon dealt with his intcrgirctaliou nl the tr.xt tram Philippians 2:13 "Work out your own salvation with fear and trem- blzng: fcfr :t s God which worket-h In you both tn will and to work for hi: good pica lire.‘ The evening music was the anthem "Shepherd Of Souls.’ The death occurred at her home in Eimsdale on February 22nd at I a.m.. of Mr... Robert Williams in her 55th year. Although slle had been in failing health for the last few years, no one in the home cr in the community could cvcr coil- cclvc it possible not to have her in our midst. Duriilg the months of h-cr illncss she was cvcr patient and hcr spirit was radiant in perfect ufl: nrv and trust in her Ilsa‘:- - ever willing to leave . Iiis Will, which made c imrl iler outlook happy. . that whatever happened h. was .0." llcr good and I-Ils glory. She had always taken a keen in- tcrcs: in file iicz-rls of tire commun- ity. more csoecially in the church and very‘ few Sunday's. despite her illness. Hi5‘ was absent. from the church STTTIFFS, Her loyalty to the WMS. ivas a great source of strength in the Society and her hamiv disposition will long be rc- mcmbered. pleasant cveillllg was spent at the homo of Mr. Bruce Curtis, Wilmot it being the CCCJSICII oi his mo- ther's 84th birthday. Mrs. Curtis is wonderfully wcll, being about her household duties allnosts eve day, also doing her part in help g to provide socks for our soldier boys. Her granddaughter, lVlrs. Wm. Mil- Iar presented her with a lovely birthday cake. Congratulations were on every hand for Aunt Geolgia. Lovely boxes of fruit and many other remembranccs came from dear friends. The evening whiled away very plcasililtlv with a general sing-smug 3nd nine favourite llynlns of Mrs. Cults‘. All depart- ed hoping to mlct with her on similar occasions. The annual general business meeting of Messrs. Bruce Stewart dz Co.. Limited WES held in the head office of the Compaily, Mon- day‘ evening, tile 41h inst at. 8 o'- clock. ‘The report slated the amount paid cut in wilgrs during the year cl to $48118, and an increase ss of l0 per cent over .al assrts of the Company as silo il b_\' l lialailcc sllcct a- mount to $22l,..6.ZfIl, and the cur- rent liabilities to $34.l40.74 leaving a surplus of $187.224.59 which 1S rcprcsentcd by paid lip capital stock $157,400.00 and count amounting to $29 The fullnwill‘: D tars were clccicd for tilc ensuing ycal- viz" i Han. Frailk R. Heartz. Frank M.‘ lStcavart, Jullil A McNair, Charles H. Chandler, D. D Morrison, Harry D, McLean and Licut. Col. C. L. MacKay. -—MISI".EI.I.ANEOI'.\I SIIOWER— A vcry pltasant evening was spent at tile home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Campbell Milburn. Lot B. on Monday. Fwsbruary 1?. when friends and n ~llbcrs gathcrcd to tender a miscclancous shower in honor of their niccc. Miss In z Cum bell. a Ofiillfil‘ voting bridc- o-ae. hen all) the guests had assembled the brlde-to-be was escorted to the sent of honor where she was pre- "entcd with a great array of useful and valuable gifts bearing evidence ' nf hcr popularity in the community ‘The gifts which wave presented by lMiss Myrtle MacNciil. were arran- ged on the table bv Miss Emma Leckv. r htle the names and acom- palrving verses were read by Mrs. Glen Campbell. Miss Campbell in la pretty speech. thanked the on- ors one and all for their lovely gifts and good viishes. She alo ex- pressed rcgtct at lcavillg the neigh- borhood and extended n cordial in- vitation to all to visit her when she takes up rrsidcnce in her ilew home. All ihcn joined in singing "For She's A Jollv Good Fellow." A (laiiitv lunch was served by the ladies and the remainder evening was pleasantly spent dancing and social intercourse. III ‘Fhcn all repaired to their homes |h7ms the 15m,- mrg 01ml, month,‘ wishing the guest of honor s. Tong and happy journey through life. Brown in his 84th., vcar. Mr. Brown Re - London. surrfus ac- l 59. of the‘ the Presbyterian general assembly at St. CRIIIOYIIICS, Ontario. next June ‘were appointed at a meeting of the ‘Island Presbytery tiers yesterday". Clergymen named include the Rev. lWailace Wadland. Belfast the Rev. G. Carlyle Webster, Charlottetown. while alternatives selected were the v. W. L. Detlor. New London and the Rev. A. O. Thompson. Brookiicfld. Ltrvmen appozzltcd were A. A. AMacDonald, Charlottetown and R. A MacKenzle, B:llast, Al- temstives were T. L. Ramsay. Kell- slngt/on and Angus Green, New MORE SUNSHINE IN FEB- RUARY-February this yc ' brought lots of wind to this Prov- ince but at. the same time gave more sunshine than the same month a year n80. it was learned from figures released yesterday bv Warren Burns, weather Obscrvcr at the Charlottetown Experimental ‘station. At the same time precipi- ytation was slightly unticr Feb. ‘ruary 1939. Sunshine totalled 130 .hours this year compared with 117 a year ago. Precipitation was 2.7!) inches against 2.92 in 1929. Moan temperature for the 18.9 degrees against 17 degrees a. year ago. Miles of wind totalled 10,028 this year and 8,915 in 1939. Mr. Thomas A. Costello, plant inspector for the Canadian Nation- al Telcgraphs in Charlottetown, was in the city yesterday coilferr- lng with headquarters officials. His visit recalls that. Saturday last was the first anniversary of the death of his son, Peter L., in the disastrous Queen Hotel fire in Halifax. Mr. D. A. MacNelll, Maritime superintendent, in re- l lunc arrived last night i N month was | 25, i940, at the home of daughter, Mrs. Frank El. Christopher. 315 Richmond St.. Charlottetown. of John l... Edmlmds in his 88nd year. —LEI-‘T FOR WINNIPEG- Premier Thane A. Campbell left on Saturday for Winnipeg to at- tend the annual meeting of the Dominion Curling Association of which he is vice president. Ho will also attend the Macdonald Brier curling finals-S. THURSDAY -—ENTERTAINED—Mlss Areta ‘Gamble entertained a few friends on ‘Iilesdav evmins at m ilome Mrs. F. D. Bowness. After an enjo le evenlngof games: dainty was served-S. I The death occurred on February —NEWLY WEDS ARRIVE- Iieut. and Mrs. Donald Lidstone. from Halifax, . S.. to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wlrisioe J. Lidstone. Lieut. and Mrs. Lidsione were re- cent-ly married in Halifnic-S. MANY HAPPY RETURNS — Very pleasantly at his home in North Carleton on Saturday. March 2nd. Mr. W. S. Mut-tart celebrated his eighticth birthday friendscall- ing to tender personal congratula- tions while many others were re- ceived by mall and telephone. Mr. Muttart is still active and yet, be- ing a keen reader. can talk with the younger men on World condi- ons. NOW IN ENGLAND-Aircrafts- man Ronnie Glllis, son of Mrs. Katie L. Gillis of Glen Martin, was the only airman from P. E I. to go overseas with the 110th. A. C. squadron of the Royal Can- adlon Air Force. ‘This was the first squadron that has ever left Canada. Prior to joining the 110th. Squadron he was stationed st the Royal Canadian Air Force Station on mainland for over six months. At her home in DoSable on Dec- ember 20th 1939 after a lengthy ill- nessthere ass away, Mrs, Charles MncLean ( a MacNevin) daugh- llis ivife the 1a Annie Campbell, in her 80th year. '.I'he late Mrs. Madman, who was of a kind disposition. a lovable cilar- acter, and a true Christian spirit. was tender], and lovingly cared for, during her l lness b her family, who solcljy miss the mot er whom they ove . SERVICES APPRECIATED - After their regular meeting Mon- day evening the members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met at the home of Mr. Urlas Mc- Donald, Hawthorne Ave., who re- oently resigned from the office of _Lodge chairman for this division, C. N. R. An address and pre- sentation was nlade to Mr. Mac- Donald, and all members present expressed their appreciation of the excellent manner in which he con- ducted the business of the lodge during his term of office. Mr. McDonald Iittingly refilled, thank- ing the members for elr loyal co- operation and support. Mr. H. B. Douglas succeeds Mr. McDonald as Lodge chairman. RECEIVES APPOINTMENT —- W, N. Black, B. Sc., Ag:., has been appointed supervisor of Illus- tration Stations in Prince Edward Island, the appointment. to take effect on April 1st. He succeeds Mr. E. L. Eaton, who has been appointed to take charge of cran- berry and blueberry culture in the Maritime Provinces, with head- quarters at Kentville. N. S. Mr. Black attended Prince of Wales Colcge for three years and then took a two years course in the Nova Scotla College at TTIIIO, com- plating h's course in the Macdon- aid Collegewhlchls affiliated with McGlll University, and from which he Zreoeived his degree in 1939. For the past year Mr. Black has been wor Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scntla, for the Division of Illustration Stations. assisting the Supervisor in this Iprovince. For three summers he worked at the Experimental Sta- tion. Charlottetown, in the divis- ion of forage plants. MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER- On Thursday evening Feb. 1. a large IIILIIIJCI‘ of friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Weeks, Fmedericton, to tender a miscellaneous shower to their daughter Alice, in honor of her ap- proaching inarriaae. Mrs. Elmer Wigmore and Miss Edna Wigmorn ftrring to the young man who met death in the fire spoke of his re- liabilit_v as an cnlploycc and of the sudden end of a promising career in the telegraph business. The young man, highly esteemed Moncton and other parts of the Maritime district was in Halifax making an important installation for the company at the time of his deaill.—lMonctoil Daily Times. March 5). ‘ —NEWLY WEDS ENTERTAIN- ED-Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Dawson [were hostesses alt-heir pretty home ;in Bcdequc for a jcllv party when ,1\eiglibours and friends extended n. welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Ha!- old Bagnali, who were recently married. Pink and white was the color scheme used to decorate the room. Mr. and Mrs. Batznall oc- cupied seats of honour aild were sholvered with gifts and good wish- es Mrs. Lloyd Burns opened the presents and Mrs. Waiter Roberts read the accompanying verses. Mrs. Howard Schurman assisted in ar- ranging the lovely things. The groom made an appropriate speech thanking everyone for their kind- ness. His bride was introduced and all sang For They Are Jolly Good fillowu. The evening passed pleasantly with games and music. HOME 0N VISIT -‘Mrs. Geot- Snell of Vanderhoof. B. C.. is visi - lng her brother and slsier-ln-‘aw Malcolm and Mrs. MacLeod of Lorne iValley. Last week she visited her niece. Mrs. D. Stewart Brudeneil. also spent two .13. Dewar of that lace. She is ito be on Prince dward a- gain and notices manv imDi-ove- lments. 0n Thursday she visited her ' ood friend, Miss Elm Docherty. _ut the home of Mrs. George Mac- Donald. Montague. We all wish Mrs. Snell a very happv visit and hope she will again visit the land of her birth. Prince Edward Island. and that she mav come in slimmer t3 an ‘view its beautiful trees. rivers lfamily. Mrs. Bneli is ieavnz ' ‘and the best wishes of her ‘for a pleasant journey tsh Columbia and home go friends ‘Brit in i to - with her_i escorted the brIde-to-bc to the seat ‘of honor which had been tastefully decorated by her girl friends. The ‘many useful gifts were opened by fMiss Phebe Blondon and Mrs. W. White. Miss Elizabeth MacKay . road the humorous verses and ,Miss Acielnla Cutcliffe arrangcd the gifts on the table. The bride-to- ‘be thankcd her many friends for their beautiful gifts. Sllc was then showered with confetti. After sing- ing. "For She's A Jolly Good Fel- 1ow." a dainty ilmch was served and a pleasant evening enjoyed by all. On the evening of Jan. 26, a number of the members of Pleasant Volley United Church met at the home of her parents to show in a fitting way their appreciation of the part she had taken in the ac- tivities of the church. Mr. Harry Weeks was chairman for the even- ing and called upon Miss Elizabeth MacKay wilo read an address to the guest. of honor while Mrs. Harry Weeks presented her with a tlener- ously filled purse. Miss Weeks thanked them for their kindness and said that she would always cherish fond memories of her as- sociations with the Pleasant Yal- le_v Church. After singing For she's A Jolly Good Fellow". s dflfnty lunch was served by the Ia- d es —VISI'.I'ING m SSIDE-Mr. and Mrs. Hubert csmpbell of Mvntwse lslt In Slammer-side, the Elm at!“ Mr. and Mrs. Ca-rl Crockett-S. LEAVE I-‘Olt OTTAWA-Lt-Col. C. L. MacKay and Hon. John E. sinclafl- left yesterday mornlnc for ‘Toronto and Ottawa on busi- ness in the interest of Bruce Stew- art and Co. Ltd At the home of his son John Don- ald MaoPhall, Ar ie Shore, there arsed away on esdfly. Fbbfllllfl’ 50th, John J. MacPliail ‘n hi5 Eth- year. The lat-e Mr. MitcPllflll. W110 lived at the old home with his son Vglrlxlfirthyvas on a. Xlesitrrlet the horse o o er son w n passe — way: and although in failinl b91191 for several years, his passing 9-Way was unex d and was a 8118i shock to is family. 0N EXTENDED VIIOLIDAY-Mi‘, Ebby Boulter of Victoria. who has been employed with Fowler's Transport, Rothesay Ave, St. John. N. B.. since lust November. is now visiting in Boston, Mum. with his sisters for a week. Later he Dlans visiting each of the following states for a few/days. New York, Tennesec, Hollywood. and North- ern California nnd will then pro- coed to st. Petersbui-g, Florida. to visit his mother who will return home with him next June. Friends in this cit-y will learn with regret of the passing in the City Hospital yesterday morning of Mr, J. Alfred Chappelle after a long illness. v ‘The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Chappclle. St. Avards. and was for a number of yeais associated with the late J. K Ross of the North American Life Insurance Co.. office in this city. He was a man of a quiet but pleasing disposition. enjoying a large circle of friends. He leaves to mourn a widow. A brother. William, predeceased him some years ago. —-NEW YACHT-Another fine craft has been added to the Sum- merside yacht club string. Cant James Strlghi. has just. nut the finishing touches on a lmng and handsome 15 foot motor boat built and designed for Mr. Roland Aisenault. This craft will be equip- ped vrith a most modern and pow- erful out board motor which f5 ex- tracted to show about 18 knots. When ready for the ivatei- the emf‘. will be the most up to date motor boat of its class which will glide ove the waters of Summerslde har ur next season. We under- stand the name selected for this boat Is the Ajax. If other vachm- men would undertake the develop ment of several o! th type oi’ boats we might witness some good out board motor races during the 1940 yachting seasoxr-S. FRIDAY Death under anv circumstances is always sad, but it is doubly shock- ig and heart-reading when that grim messenger swoops clown upon us and matches a. vlc 1m a. per- lon in the midst o health and with- out giving a moment's warning. Such was the case and such wns the shock received by the people of Kel- ly's Cross parish. when they learned of the sudden passing of Michael J. Duffy which took place on Satur- day. Jan. 27th., in the flfty-nin year of his age. saddened and silockcd were the citizens of Elmsdrve and surround- ing districts to learn of the death of Mrs. Robert Williams at her home 0n February 22nd., at the age of fifty-four years, after a short illness. Mrs. Williams, fomlcrly Miss Ellen Arthur. was a life-long resident. of Elmzdale was a woman oi sterling character, a devoted wife and motil- er, a charitable friend and a, loyal citizen, and by her death the com- munity as wel as hei- immediate famiigmhas suffered nn irreparable loss. e funeral services were conducted bv Rev. W. A. Patterson. interment in United Church ceme- tery, Elmsciale. on February 24 and ilotllwithstanding the poor con it.on of the roads over one hundred slei hs were in procession. testifying to ehi l1 egtcem in which deceit - ed was leld. Sincere s mpaihy is lextended to her husban , sons; Ar- thur. Everett Siurgeon, George, and daughters. rs. Earl McArthur, Mrs. James Wallace, and Miss Allcc. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Ervin Hardy, Elzie and Hampton Horne. James McArthur, James Stewart, and Heber Hardy. Mrs. A. B, Cosh of Charlottetown was rexlected president of the Anglican Church Woman's Auxil- iary for the province at the an. nual meeting here yesterday. The session was held in connection with the 96th aimual two-day con- vention of the Diocesan Church Society. Mrs. James Simpson of Char- lotlciuuui and Ali's. H. D. Raymond of Halifax. wife of tllc former Rector of St. Paul's Church here are honorary presidents of the or- ganization. Other officers include: Vice-president. Mrs. H. Pickard: second vice-president, lvti-s. c, While, Summei-sidc; third vice. resident Mrs, Gcor Hashim, pringfield; corres n ing secre- tary. Mrs. J, . Pelee; treasurer. Miss Elsie Lowe: girls 3nd “my. dates secretary, Mrs. Rav Clarke, Summerside; secretary treasurer of JIIIIWFS. Mrs. M. W. Weeks; sec- retary treasurer Little Helpers. Mrs. Leith MacLeod: Dorcas sec- i Miss Gertrude-MacDonald return- ed to hor home in Cardizan yester- day from the Ktndgls County Hospi- Tno ms friends fMrs. (Capt) . ltacsytmald, Calgllgfln will be leased to learn mat she is steadily improving after her recent illness. . G. Gregor of Lot 18 tend the un- nusl convocation 0f o dian Wool n Comm on which is taking lace in Toronto in the near fu ure. S. At the Charlottetown Hospital, fitfin Early hour on Wednesday’ , nnv of 'utb Afri- can War. after a few Previously to his sh linen. the late Mr. Lane enjoyed comparatively good health. —CONGRATIJLATIONS -- Miss Constance Enman of Summerside, is being congratulated on having successfully passed the Civil Ser- vant Examinations, with very high average. coming in the first 118 out of 1,038 for the whole Domin- ion. 8. Ono of tho largest banquets ever tendered to a citizen of Summer- side was given last Clifton Hotel for Mr. . _ . Jardine, who is leaving shortly for Cilarlottetowtn whele le has been appointed manager of the Canad- ian Bank of Commerce. The ban- quet was held under tho combined auspices of the Summerside Board of Trade, the Curling Club the Y's Men's Club and the Canadian Leg- ion, all of which Mr. Jardine had been a. member. RECEIVES HONOR-Dr. John W. Macintosh, 30 Coburg Road. Hali- fax, has been notified of his elec- tion as a. fellow of the American College of Physicians. The honor is to be officiall conferred ugm him at. Clevelan in April, r. Macllntosh graduated from Dal- housie Medical School in 1932, practised in Georgetown, P. E. I., for three years and was Medical night at the R S P Superintendent. of Faiconwood Hos- pital prior to moving to Halifax in 1930. FUNERAL SERVICES The fun. eral of the late Mrs. Neil Mac- Klnrlon was held Wednesday at Clyde River. There was a short. aer- vice at the home followed by ser- vice in the Clyde River Presby- tetaianwghumh. The services were c uc by Rev. . W. Good will and Rev. E. The pallbearers Messrs, H8117 MacLean. Bud MacLean, Watson Livingstone, George Llv. ins-stone. Spurgeon Livingstone, John Murray. Interment was in Clyde River cemetery, ..'FUNERAL SERVICES — A short funeral service was held from the homo of Mrs. Roy Eraser, Mon- lllglle. 0n Monday morning for the la Mrs. Daniel Gordon who pass- ed away so suddenly on Sunday in the King County Hospital. Rev, s, E. Hayward had marge of the service in Montague. The retnains were to be taken to Georgetown that day but. owing to road and weather conditions t was not pos- slble until Thursday hen services were held in George otvn United Church by Rev. John Sterling and the remains of the late Mrs. Gordon . Woodside . were: m were laid to rest in the Georgi- town cemetery. The funeral of the late Mrs, Catherine MacL-eod was held from the Lorne Valley Church yester- dav afternoon at twp o'clock. Mrs. Macleod. who was the wife of the late William Angus Mu. Lcod. passed away on Ihursday of last week at. the home of her daughter, Mrs Winnifred 01m- slcd. Lowell. Mass. They were brought to Charlottetown on Tue"- (IHY evening and were taken to Lolne Valley Wednesday amp. noon. ACCOYHDHnYinE thefltemslns to the Island were the late Mrs. Mac- Lsods son Archie Macbeod, bei- dflllithter, Mrs. Christine Mac- Leod. and her son-in-law, At-hol MacLeod of A. E. Long! and Son, Funeral Directors, Cambridge. The following sons and daugh- iers are left w mourn the loss of a devoted mother: Mrs. Winnifred Umsted. Lowell. Mass; Mrs. Annie O'Hara. Dorchestcr, Mass: Archie MwcLeod, South Boston: Mrs. Christine Macleod. Cambridge, Mil-ii: Mrs Thelma Allen, Lowell, Mass. and Mrs. Hilda. Myers, M». tlnvale. P. E. I. BUSINESS MEETING _ The wcrkly business mc-giing of the Charlottetown Y's Men's Club was lllQld last night with tile President, Mr. Roy Cudmore in the chair, iMr. Jack MacNair led the sing- i | 5011B with 0 K. Presby at the piano. Mr. Reg I-faslam, Spring- fic-ld. was present as a guest. The \'."lI'l0l1S committees submitted their reltorts and Mr. MacNair outlined the plans for the comin)? year and assured the members a lively time for the balance of the year. A nominating committee for the slats of officers for the comin year was named. A number o members signified their intcili-“ils of assisting in the forthcowlg Salvation Army Cam _ Dr, Ray Barrett was rece ve into the c . Mr. Ralph Maciean conduci- ed the induction ceremony. FLOWS BUSY-Department of Public Highways officials reported last night that. the snow plows were working daily in an effort w WWI‘. Mrs. W. S. Batt; Messy dim. Mm GmmLggf open the roads to motor traffic. So em; mane Mommy M," far they lro still working in the w_ ,1_ pnyn19r_ Kensmiwn; cent n [vcinity of the City and heavy weak swarm. Mrs. mum, snow i.s wportnd. 1t is expected Acm-[h superlntondent of prayerlthat it will require at. least a week partners, Mm, 3531mm ;to open ten miles of road unless a. Springfield; educational secretary, 11¢"? "NW MIMI to me Assistance Miss Carrie Hashim. of the snorwiffghters. _/ Thimble Theatre - Starring POPEYE here she erwent an 0P"!- ttonfior annemllgim. l y av illness. par o! Alberto. Mr. Willard Rum-son has fully recovered f in the accident he met ,wit some e s80. w ch resultsd tin e lou of his left fore-finger. | ..'Mr|. Pipper of Dnimhcller, Alberta. is a visitor to Montague, guest of her sister Mrs. LH. n. ‘the l Poole and mother, Mrs. Allan Rob- ertso L. —'I'he many friends of Mr. Har- Czermont are pleased to is favor- , recon opera on IEfE-ihtfifi nu It m ,t.he Prince County Hospital, B - ‘me de. ..'ENTERTAINED--Mrs. W. I-I i |Poole, Montague, entertained with I three tables of bridle on Wednes- in honor of Mrs. Pip: Heaviest drift loo of the year was giving the powerful Icebreaker car- ferry, Charlottetown heavy going Yesterday on the nine-mile crossing between this province and the maln- land. Last night the boat was almost com etcly stuck for two hours not far rom the Tormentine pier, for almost two miles out from New Brunswick shore the ferry backed and smashed ahead time and again to win a few feet tilrough the Passen ers and mails for this pro- vince lo no: reach Borden until almost 8.30 m. Canadian National Railways of lclals said they expected the t. train in Charlottetown a- bout four hours bEhlnd schedule. The Damley Mission Band held their February meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry Crozier Danlley on Baturda afternoon. ere was a good st ndance of members. Presi- dent resided and the meeting op- med y singing hymn when he Cometh. All éfllnfid in repeating the Mission Ban Pledge and sentence prayers followed. Rnli call was an- swered with a. verse of Scripture. Minutes were read. and dfscusyed. The leader then told in an interest- ing storar the first two chltzptcrg of the Stu v Book. Joyce Mo a read the Missionary, Story Making omes Happier. Merle Crozicr read Mark 1-3 -3l for the Scri turetlReadiilg Band Closing Prayer brought the meeting to o. close and a short time was spent In games after which tea was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs, James E. Murphy and little soils have returned to Halifax altei spending p, pleasant visit in Sea. View the guests of Miss Laura Graham. O1: Friday evening before leaving Sea. View a, number of friends gathered t0 tender a fare- well to Mr. Murphy who is o. mem- ber of the Na . when all the guests had assembl Mr. James R. Mur- phy presided and in a few well chosen remarks conveyed the senti- ment of all present and a wen filled purse was presented on behalf of all present. Mr. Murphy expresmd ills appreciation and thanked the friends and neighbours for their expression of good will. All joined in singing For He's A Jolly Good Fel- low. A pleasant evening was spent in music and social intercourse, a bountiful lunch was served by the ladies and a social hour followed till g/ilwrodnights were said after wishlrg - Murphy 200d luck and a safe return. A number of friends and neifilr- oors gathered at the home of . and Mrs. James Adams on Thusday evening to celebrate with them their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Whet the many guests had arrived Mr. _ vllson Adams was asked to - and in a few brief remarks ----- "ed the nature of the ther- rig and extended congrat ations. Mr. Kier Du gun then read a. nioe- y worded a. dress testifying to the pularity of this couple and wish- ng them nnny more years of wed- ded happines with their family. The presentation of a purse of mon- ey was made by Waldon Duggan on behalf of all present. Mr. Adams thanked all in behalf of himself and family for their great kindness and all joined ill singln For They Are Joli Good Fellmvs. e remainder of e averting was pleasantly spent in dancing, fiplendid music was flir- nished by r. Charles Woodside with Mrs. Lorne Campbell and Mrs. Earle McKay as accompanists. sev- eral indulged in games of crokinoie and chmese checkers. A bountiful lunch was served by the ladies after which all en oyed an hqur of social intercourse til all departed home after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Adams every happiness ____ DEATHS BEBLINGUI-JT_ pt ee Rivers. Que, on March 2, l , Mrs. Ber- llnguet (nee Lucy Gavan). MscKIIVNON — At Clyde Rim, Mamh 3rd. 1940. Mrs. Neil Mac- Klnmm. age 66 years. BROWN-At, 126 Pownal St, on Sat-urdcry, March 2nd. 1940, A Bow. man Brown. in his 84th ycar. WALKERP- 1n Lynn, Mass, on Feb, 19. Annie. widow of David Walker, aged 82 years. 1’ CURLEY -At the residence of her brother Alex McEacheril Webster's Corner. on March 4. 1940, Mrs. John ‘Jurlev. n ed 75 years. ' MACKIN on —At cl de River. on Much 3rd. 1940, M11. oil MacKln- non ltgred 66 year . f MACN .IL — At Stanley Bridge, Maren 6. i940, Mrs. Annie R. Mac- Neil, aged 70 years. ' D a on e n a . Mulch 8th. 1940. J. Alfred Chip,- e POIRIEIt-Ai the Provincial San- atorlum, March 6th. I940, Virglne Poiricr, aged 1'1 years, dearly be- loved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Poirier. Mlscouche. '1' _ CAMPBELlr-At $110 Charlotte- town Hospital on March 5, 1940, Stephen Elmer Cawbell, aged 35 BINN! —At his res cnce 60 Roch- ford Street, March '7, 1940, waiter R. Btnns aged '12 years. i-lrsvenso —Suddenly at New Glasgow March 7th., . Mrs. Jamel C. Stevenson, age '18 years. slams i‘ =% N. w. iuw Wknzsmfi” i" m. 4s on March l. 19-10 m M,” élgls- “elm PEITY» ML Herbert, ‘ seamen-i mu f urday, Ebb. I214, 1040,’; ti.’ ‘m, it; izlg-EIIQIWHM" of New Wilt. OBGE —At Georg w - I. mo. w 0a v4.1a °M‘,'5.§‘_'CM“‘9H_ George nee isle lflllght‘ g dim,“ fer. ~. PLATTS- st the P. E. . - on March 4, 1940. w n.-.‘,.§}‘”Rl,‘f,1 Everett Platts, Charlottetown, a: son. WEBSTERH-At in l; - , Island Hospital onaugrrcllibg, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Webster, Mil-l, l. 50D. r-‘ALUONER —At the Prince - filand (Iilomlital on Alarcn 4, .i' an rs. Orland Fa - ' ghaiilottetfxviltha son, lwmr’ —- e Prince Edw - land Hospital on March 5, liiéitrid ha; . and Mrs. ltoymoud Smith Charlottetown, a. daughter, ‘ MAULURE -_—At tllo Prince Edward Island Hospital on ltlarch 2. i940, u; Mr. and Mrs. William lviacliure, West Itoyulty, 3 sou. RICK -—-At the Prince Edlvard 1;. laud Hospital on March 2, i940, m Mr. and Mrs. Wlibur Rick, com“. brooke, Nild. a son. DALEY-At the Prince County Hospital, March 3, 1040. to Sci-gt, and Mrs. Henry Dalcy a sou PERltY-At Summer-side, March 2, 1940, to Mr. and Ali's. Wilfred Perry (nee Frailcis Gaudet) g daughter. MARTIN-At lvliscouche, March I. i940, to Mr. and Mrs. Patrlck Martin. a daughter. ROSS-At Piiicttc, Feb. 20. i940, to Mr. and Airs. Baxter ROéS s. daughter (Auldene Millar). ltIucRAE-At, King's County Hos- pital, Fob. , , Mr. and Mas, Frcd Macitae, Iris, a dllugil- ter. MARTIN—At King's County Hos- pital, Feb. 22. 1940. in Mr, and Mrs. Callum Martin, Bcllcvicvs, a son. MiwDONALD-At King's County Hospital. March 9. 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Earle MacDonald, (Xr-rilgan, a daughter. NICHOLSON-At Kim's County Hospital, Match 4. i940. to Mr. and Mrs. Angus Nicholson, Lorne Valley a son. MURRAIB- At Bedcque on Feb. 26, 1940. to Mr, aiid Mrs. Regin- ald Murray a son, (Reginald Ross.) BULMAN-At Cavendish on Mar. 2, 1940. to Mr. and lVfis. Jnlln E. Bulman iilee Jean Clark) n daugh- ter. lVlabci Rcbecca. ANDREW-J“ New Glasgow: Mills, March 5, 1940, to Mr, and Mrs. Blair M. 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