u 'Enlire British Set-up Is in WATSON siius N (AP) - The -entire bywluiiline of Britain's military Defence Being Examined by an international polce force SMALL NUCLEAR FORCE Views of government oificiala on slash Brll.nin'l s4.aoo.ooo,ooo by a third within two or three years. defence budget of the newspape shment is undergoing a 'iia.?.l.::,,g examination in the HIM .7.-lvlllali the invasion of Egypt mm, ,,- railed to prove. D10”, or this review could come H.-gani changes in the nation's mziept of how it should go about S2,.-iiiiinzv itself at borne and pro- ucj,-ng its interests abroad. 1!. Hill also affect Britain's role in wire and in the defence of West- erii l-l'”'I".i' . Tun considerations are outstand- W H, unofficial d ssions as in mi, me Egyptian venture will mm, to Britain's long-haul do Ians: "';"T,?,. staggering cost of main- ,a,,,mg such an orthodox force as H, ll.xCfl in Suez and the hope ml atomic weapons could do the ,0.) mo... cheaply and effectively. 3, The broad question of what ,,,. nation's d e f e n c e posture ,h0'uid be in the age of the United cawnt, uhen non-United Nations iuilitary action might be countered the Ira McCoubrey's Are Honored At Perry A happy event took place at the hoiiic ill .'ill'. and Mrs. Ira S. Mac- c,.ui,n-; on the evening of Nov. Hill, uhi-n the immediate famil- ies of this young couple gathered .. a surprise, to celebrate their 30”, nr-riding anniversary in ad- ianu-. The actual date is in Feb- niim. I957. To the strains of the Wedding iiari-h played by Miss Doris An- di-rn, Dora and Ira were escort- ..i ll! N('3lS of honour by MW -7- 5 H(luHI'(l and Mr. Wm'. Andrew. )1... lzliiabeth Brookins then in sllliilng "When you wore a tulip Uuud wishes and the names of all those present and absent wen ;. . iiy Mrs. (loo ..riiukins. Just then Mrs. Harold Smith and Miss ,Vi-llir Andrew pinned a corsage fill car-ii. Whilc Mrs. George Mac- (nutirey and Mr. Aubrey Brook- liis presented the bride and groom of twenty years with a chat of 9- 'iiunity silver and an Cit-'Cli'it clock. llr. George Andrew was the Jar- hl chairman, and led in singing: "For they are Jolly good fellows." Dora and lrii very flttingly re- plied, with further remarks by .llcs.-irs. Harold Smith, J. S. Ed- uard. George Brooklna. George lictoubrey. Mrs. Andrew. the chairnian and others, followed by . xlllg song and reminiscence. A lovely evening was brought to a rliisc. by all gathering around a b('illliliUI table centred by the cake tlaiiikctl by white tapers in silver czindlcbra. This was presided ov- er by Mrs- Edwards and Mrs. Biotikins. After all had given the lrlncr man justice, each took their gt-narturc leaving best wishes for llt'a and Ira and their two lovely boys Dan and Allan. ..C-e- ------'-jmj- I cum VALLEY NOTES Hrs. Arthur Macl.ean and Shar- or. and Blair arc at present at Mrl. lliacLcan's mother's. Mrs. Nor- iiian illalltcsoii. Emerald. Mrs. Matheson is recovering from a recent operation. Mr. Robert Hickox. who is pre- arnily employed in Charlottetown spent the weekend It the home his parents, Mr. and Mn. R .3 l('Ii0X, Glen Vaucy. Airs. lvnn Frizzclle and little daughter Linda were .vlaitors to Charlottetown on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Friaaell and liiity and Garth viaitid at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Preston wmidside, Margata on Novambc 13th I ' lir. and Mrs. Vernon Gilli: Ind daughters. Joan and Eleanor, were recent visitor! to Charlottetwa lir.-i Alton Macbsan entertained the annual meeting of Glen Valley W I. on November 7th. .Viirs Irene Macbowell. Hunts liver. spent the weekend at the both issues have been the sublet.- of much speculation. The Sunday Express pictured Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd and two other senior ministers aa favoring "a defence structure which would end forever the pos- sibility of independent military no tion of the Icale.of the Suez in- tervention. " Lloyd. Defence Minister Antony Head and the chancellor of the ex- chequer, Harold Macmillan. said the newspaper. are thought to be- lieve Britain should concentrate her defence effort in two channels. One would consist of air and ground forces armed with nuclear weapons. small in number but armed with firepower of the high- est order. The other would be a mobile military police force. with some armored support. organized and equipped to deal with subver- stop but incapable of an operation of Suez dimensions. Such an arrangement could NEW GLASGOW The writer is happy to report. "This district has been accident free on the highways during Safety Week. But as the saying goes "Let us tap on wood." Friends will be glad to know Mrs. Gordon Laird has returned home from the P.E. island Hoa- pitai "where she had been under observation", and that she is stead- ily regaining her former good health. Mr. and Mrs. I-Eric BeU enter- tained at a pre-Christmas family dinner recently. About seventeen gathered to partake of a beauti- ful turkcy dinncr. prepared by Mrs. Bell In her most capable manner. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Orr were guests at the Taylor and Morrison wedding reception. Friends of Mr. Ernest Cousina are glad to see him about again. alter his solourn in the P.E. lslarid Hospital. Also Mr. Vclvin Cole. the popular proprietor of the meat market. who spent some time in the hoapital. Friends were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Mr. Ben Taylor. Although not in robust health, his passing was a great shock. Deepest sympathy ls exten- ded to his widow. Rev. and Mrs. A. Haley have had as their guest their nephew. Mr. Taylor, who was on his holi- days. Mn. Wm. Andrew is spending a few days with her friend. Mrs. B.W. Taylor. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Smith on the Mrs. K. MacDowell. Little Miss Mary Friuell la visit L the home of her aunt and A c Mr. and Mrs. George Dixon. Dixon Road. Mn. Christopher Higgins is visit tug at the home of Mr. and Mn Roy Bevan. Charlottetown. Mrs. C. Dickieaon has return- ed to her home after a pleasant visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Macbennan. Hartsvllle. Missea Ruth and Joan MacLen- nan. Glen Valley. recently visited their Gr dparents. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith. Pleasant Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur I ' and son, Melville. and Mrs. Eliza Jacltrnnn, visited in Glen Valley 39. who pioneered iii testing delta- craft firm. said. ACTED SLOWLY The Sunday Times at the Suez invasion as proof of the inability of Britain's present military estab- lishment to act quickly. "Political factors had that share in the responsibility for this. But bhalcally we took eight day! to mount our actual attack bo- cause the army. lta airborne com- ponent. transport command. RAF and the navy could not. for hard factual i . nccoinplial it in , The Sunday Times also saw an a solution a much greater reli- ance on atomic devices and also a reduction of Britain's role in NATO. to which she now contrib- utes four divisions. The newspaper maintained that Britain's contribution to NATO was drawn up under "a strategy now long out of date." "it is a wasteful non of limited resources." POWNAL Mr. and Mrs. J. Layton Jones. Pownal, were recent visitors to Sydney. N.S. They were guests of the Rev. D. Bruce Moore and Mrs. Moore. Mrs. James Smith and son. Paul, have taken up residence in the home of Mrs. F. Reeves at Cross Roads. Mn. Reeves has gone to Florida for the winer months- Mr. Gordon Moore of Pownal. was a recent visitor to Sydney, N .S. He was the guest of his broth- er and his wife the Rev. D. D. and Mrs. Moore. Among the visitors to Moncion, the past weekend were the Mlssu goreen and Sylvia Carver of Al- andra. Patsy and Heather Ste- wart and Mr. Percy Gallant. Char- lotteiown. Friends are sorry to hear that Mrs. Parker Inga 0L Pownal has entered the Prince Edward Island Hospital to undergo an operation. All how that she may have a speedy recovery. D, evening of Nov. Nth, to bid fare- . well and express regret at Ios them as residents of this district. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have taken up residence in the Capital. Miss Elsie Laird. Mrs. Eric Bell and Mrs. Blair Andrew attended a meeting in Kensington United Church. which was addressed by Dr. Smyth of the M. and M. dept. Mr. Eric Stevenson has recently installed an oil furnace in his home. Miss Ella Semple was a recent visitor to the Capitol. Mrs. Ian McMillan was E t an November 5, 1&5, with the singing :' town then under the spiritual care ' of the saintly Bishop Macl-Zacherii in secrated Bishop of Charlottetown The old saying that "There is nothing really new under the run". grows truer d-y W 1111- T39 '0' treat-movement of our time la in- deed praiaewortliy. but it is not a modern institution as we can In from the early annals of Nd?! Dame Academy. in June 1358 the pupllaofrlotrobameniadaathral day retreat "with great recollect- ion and piety." And again W! P914 that the Sisters finding the child- ren under their care so poorly ill- sturcted particularly in their hob religion proposed to His l..ortilhiil that a special retreat be given to their mothers. Reverend A118"! MacDonald opened the retreat 0!! of the Veal creator. His words 0' inspiration. zeal and charity made a deep impression on the eight! good mother: who profited D! these days of recollection and prayer. On the last day of the retreat His Lordship Bishop Mac- Donald offered Holy Mass. It has been a far cry from the day these school girls and their mothers strange in the ways of Convent training pioneered thll aspect of the spiritual life in Char lottetown, to this year of 1956 when five different groups - C.W.L. Members, College Student. Junior Alumnae and High School Students, at different times. throughout the year held their annual retreats at Notre Dame. To the writer and the reader is this not a healthy indi- cation that Alma Mater has con- tinued to hold high the banner of progress hoisted by its early mis- aionarles in the field of the lay apostolate? IEIDVED BY ALL The annals of 1858 note with keen regret the last illness and death of Bishop B e r n a r d MacDonald whose interest as founder, bene- factor and friend of Notre Dame was as great as it was paternal. A resume of the account will be appreciated by all islanders for in the early days of Charlottetown, he was beloved by people of every race and creed. Bishop Bernard MacDonald, a native of Prince Edward Island died at the close of the year 1859. It the age of 62 years. Having completed his studies in Quebec, where he was ordained in 1832, he worked in the diocese of Charlotte- who saw In the zealous young priest k ' successor. He was con- for that July rat. on with Soon was For Noire Dame Academy V- Viewed In Retrospect fhellmiiedc tel ofhia . Mu, N, ,,,,f,',' n” in Mud am Monday, Nov. astii. The President be had left scarcely enough to pay a burial suitable to one cf his rank: he died as he had lived afta the example of His Divine Mute;-. Every spare moment of the G- M"- WIIIIGM 5NII50M'Another 105th Third Term President; The annual meeting of the anal albane Village institute was held Veteran Dies Mr. Russell 11- Campbell pass- at the home of Mn. Win. Graham, lgd "my mdgenly " hi, ham. and opened meeting by Mary Stewart Collect in unison. members and one visitor by ply- St. Peter's Road on Sunday eve-ies singing of the Ode, followed by "int 9” WM 1955- 5' hid been C'""”" ”" si"'””' ""i"3- D"- , retired front duly due to ill health, I R011 Cl" W35 feiponded I-0 M lllfor the past 10 years. He was a veteran of the first World War and 1' making of his last and mo 1901 - I Elrls' school under the patronage of the-Blessed Virgin, How often he visited the clung attended school functions. and en- couraged both Sisters and pupils, when dark hours of uncertainty and doubt mi atened the future of the young and feeble undertaking. FINAL LABOURS nal two years of his life was spent secure the establishment st favored pro- nieni of dues. Minutes of last annual and regu- lar meetings were read and ap- proved. The President then thank- ed all members and officers for their help In making the past year such a success. Reponr then given, followed by financial report of Secretary- Treasurer whoi reported a balance of 76.61 on! haii I. - The election of officers of committees were then served with the 105 Battalion. He ; clouds had cleared away. and the was also a member of Trinity U-I beautiful church was filled to cap- nlnd Church, having served on the board of stewards. He leaves to mourn besides hisl wife, three of a family: (Mrs. Glen Newsonl of Charlotk .Rev- B. town: Clifford and Harvey, eachr church. Prayer and Scripture read- members of the Firm of the Rite- Way Cleaners. Limited; also a sister. Miss Gladys Campbell of- Quincy, Mass.. and a June, Haley presided. at the wish of brother, I to be on the basis of competition, I TkoGnardlaa Page a Tuesday. Dec. lh 1956 this an purpose. "it is a good thing to sing pulses unto the ,, Lord." I The choir: rendered. each piece with sincerity and beauty while I Mrs. George Dlckieson. Mra. Reg. if Simpson, Mrs. Ivan Bowman and i 9. Mrs .Pl1ilip Matheson were organ- iats. The congregation joined in tho , singing of aeveral hymns. 2 . All offerings were received for ' t the Hungarian Relief Fund. Thanks : was extended to Miss M. E. Camp- ; - bell for making the House of God . , so confortable. , 9 ., Rev- Bryer Jones pronounced ' the benediction. All viended their -. S V way homeward with the feeling: II? "it was god to have been here" . . ing saying. "it was not intended,and with the words oft repeated, 4- I " we should meet In this manner I - Aiiialgoinctoil Choirs Have Sacred Concert The Choir of I-lunterla River, New Glasgow Road and Wheatley illiver, Cavendish, and New Glu- -t.gow ctn-iuisii and United Church- gatliered in the Christian 2nd. for a Hymn Festival. And although the weather wasn't i very bright throughout the day and the roads slippery. by evening the acity to glorifying God in the sing- ing of hymns. Rev's. C. A. Moaiie and Allison Jamel, pastor of the ing was offered. Rev. C. Moase explained the purpose of the meet- Only two more dates before hia 32383118 record his last activltiel. tlons of the Cross in the Conygu Chanel. Though tired and feeble after the ceremony. he insisted on seeing all the pupils assembled in the "grande salle". After they had entertained him with music and song. he spoke to them of the liabpiness that was his to see them enjoy and benefit by their privi- lege of living in a house dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and directed by women whose lives were pat- terned after this august Queen. He spent two hours with the children e 29. be erected the Sta- mornlng - his last visit to Notre Dame. A month later, on 30. Bishop Mat-Donald con- firmed 600 children at the Cathed- Oclober 27. Iii: Lordship extreme rcgrct consented to leave his episcopal residence in Rustico. He chose Saint Dunstan'l College for his last dwelling place. he became so weak that he obliged to remain in bed. two months he suffered in- ed paid. Correspondenc was read and discussed. Red Cross articles day Box. Collection was received' and meeting closed by the Queen. I took placc, with all ofiiccrs re- . Secretary - Treasurer, Mrs. Elton Somer; Directors. Mrs- Allan Hick- ox, Mrs. Millage MacLeod: Audi- tors. Mrs. Colin Matheson, Mrs.. L. S. Seaman; Card Seci'etary,l Mrs. Hedley '.'.'oodside. i It was decided to give to March of Dimes, and Cancer Fund. This was followed by appointments of; committee for next month. Sick, Mrs. L. S. Seaman. Mrs. Angusl Gillis. Lunch. Mrs. H. Woodside. Mrs. L- S. Seaman and Mrs. Elton Somers. Bills were presented and mov- were passed out. Mrs. H. Wood- side invited members to her home for next meeting. Roll call to be answered by exchange of Xmas gift. Mrs. Stanford Glover was. appointed to take charge of Birth-J After this a dainty lunch was serv- . George Campbell. t ”. President, Mrs. Wm. Gra-I ham (re-elected); Vice President, Mrs. Angus Gillia (re-elected); of Souris. exhibition elc.. but solely to r more often. Al BURKE'S You can make a hit with the whole family and friends too, with ElUt,'I.l'lCal Gifts from our large display of High Quality Electrical Merclianrlise. YOUR CHOICE OF THESE GIFT SUGGESTIONS GENERAL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES A.Y. , ill tensely. but in silence Shortly be- fore hls death he sent a gift of 5:30 to the Convciit "for the sus- tenance of the Sistr-rs and their Qmmunity." This last act of Kind- ness touched the Sisters deeply for it came from a person who lived In complete poverty denying him- self, even in his last illness. every comfort. He died on December 80th. TAWIL BROS. We moved from 304 Grafton St. Charlottetown to 11 Upper Queen. ed by hostess, assisted by commit-I tee and a social hour enjoyed. M Dealer I Burke Electric Aiiiliofaed DIJCORATE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE with NOMA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS- WREATHS and FANCY TREE TOPS CLOCKS REFRIGERATORS L RANGES TOASTERS WASHERS TELEVISION RADIOS vacuum CLEANERS KETTLES FLOOR POLISHERS IRONS PERCOLATORS ectrlcal Wiring to the local institute on " " evening. A very enjoyable meeting with a large attendance was re.- ported. A.Y. PLANE AVOID! IIAMLET FOOLOW, England (AP)-Eye witnesses said a pilot nursed a dlsentegratlng plane away from this small hamlet Friday Just be- fore the plane crashed, killing it: four-man test crew. One of the victims was test pilot Jack Wales. winged planes for the Avro Air- and springtoii. on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Lord. Slan- chel and Mrs. Phoebe Smith and son. James. Iioae Valley, were re- cent visitors to Glen Valley. Miss Joan Macbcnnan. City, visited with her sister. Mrs. Don- ald Dlckie Gn Sunday. Among the recent visitors to the city were: Ivan Frizzelle. John Maclennan. Hensley Higgins. John Gllils and Donald Dlckieson. r. Allen Macbowell took over i e duties of mail driver for the winter months. home of her parents. Mr. and ..m.::,jmj. Have Your Cloths DRY CLEANED PRESS ONLY st RITE-WAY CLEANE8 Dial 7887 Coming Events Christmas Concert. Kingston. December 1!. Springfield School Concert Springfield Hall, December I) at I p m. y Buvlng geese and ducks until December Nth. prices have ad-i vsnced. W. H. Burns, Malpequa ("amp one. come all. to New Ariiylc Shore Concert. at Long: Creek Iiall. December 12th. I vweckly card parties Corraii Ban 1 ll". Wednesday. I olciocit. Prlnu. I Tree lunches. it Come one. tune all. to New: Ilrsyie School Concert. Creek Mall, December 12th -'Dun?h Cardigan Legion Hall WHY y night. Wehstca Vfthestra. P. A- twain and On- In service. iCIark'a Feed lorvlea. VIII DOV UP own during noon boot. oils ft-rd-y night: lntlll 9 o'clock. W. Clark. 79:7"-::."-:.::.:-'"...'::.t"".:'. 5:-y. Dee-spar to and mm til: ill:-c::.Q. Vi”. D? Co. 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We serve full course dln- n0l130i10id APPIII-INC I Ertuesiof Iglllmllity and poverty. ners. Television i ep sc p residence was an ordinary (liome. no bektlter ap; 7 A0155: ' pearance or comfort t an t at o - - - - - ' ' ,,,, W ,m,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, he ,,,V,,,, ,, nm N I56 Great Geo. St. 112 KENT sr. CHARLOT TETOWN DIAL 4021 live. He never sought grandeur but always bestowed on the needy, qr aauuunaeluu ll. UTILITY CASES in Plastic - Nylon - Leather SL95 to 59.95 LIMOGES CHINA l I.ADlES' MINIATURES . Made in Limoges, France Dresmng Gowns Wonderfully dainty and yet l-n- In the popular expensive gifts - - And equally attractive display of OUR OWN ISLAND 2 AT 3. A.'S DEPARTMENT STORE STORE HOURS am. this wiinir - or-an DAILY UNTIL me P. M. riumv UNTIL moo P.M. ALL WOOL TARTAN8 or SOLID COLORS HANDICRAFT pggcm) PRICED - Other styles priced as low as Iiiitialled Handkerchiefs 3-95 IRISH L............... 50c "SllM JIM" SLAX Men's Lounging Paiamas 4.95 and 5.95 A. 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