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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1929-6-12, Page 1e. w VOL, 57 NO, $z $.00 per annum in advance BRUSSELS. 0N7'4.RIO. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 199 �. L. KERR, Proprietor Field Day Celebration COMMUNITY PARK MONCRIEFF Tuesday; June 15th AFTERNOON Base Ball Tournament 8 Mens Teams 4 Ladies Team Races for Everybody EVENING The McGregor Old -Tyne Concert Company Will supply an A 1 Program Admission 50 and 25 cents Dance will follow Concert Music by High-class Orchestra Annual Church Parade and Service L. O. L, 631- L. T. B. A. 406 ETHEL UNITED CHURCH Sunday, June 16th At 3 o'clock p. m: a. . 4. r,. • Rev. Bro. F. W. Craik of Gorrle, will take charge of' the service Members will meet at the Lodge room at 2.30 p. m, Visiting brothers and sisters welcome. �'».: w«::»`+ .««Mr::',«,,:«:«:«:':«:«:«+;N.•r�C«.....::«»,«:«w,«wwww;«y,«, �'-:i The Surrounding Distt-itct ; 44 .g �.441.4«:«:«:«:e'r-Y««'r: 44r2 1•+p•: i frdt.4r.:«t+:-4.4 t :-d »:44t b,; 44'+4 R WROXErERW. E. VanVelsor was a visitor to Clarence White made a business I Oshawa last week, returning with a trip to Toronto on Thursday. I new Pontiac car, Mrs. ltobt. Black had a sale of James Rae left for Saskatoon on her household effects on Saturday Thursday after spending a month afternoon. with his parents here, Lawrence Moffatt and family, of Wm. and kIrs, Sanderson, Toronto London, spent the week end with re- visited last week with the fortner's natives here.. father, Wm. H. Sanderson. i Irwin and Mrs. Durst attended I Barry Hupfor, Detroit, is spend-' the funeral of a relative in Elmira , ing a week with his parents, Robt. so Friday. (' and Mrs. Hup£er, Turnberry. I Mrs. Geo. Lorimer and brother, 1 Members of the Mission Band of Fred Vogt, Detroit, visited last week I the United Church enjoyed a picnic with their mother, Mrs. J. Vogt. ,in the park on Saturday afternoon. conoaA . ky1 rlr.t "SM }s That Make the Dollar Last Longer e hams At Sharply Reduced Prices Regular 300 ! special 250, Regular 25c special 190 Splendid assortment of patterns to choose 1 from. Pure Linen Free with every pur- chase print an' Agatha Percale Pattern show- ing how t o make a new up- to-date apron from only one yard of mater- ial. Limited number of pat- terns so get yours first. Dark and 'Light Crums ■ Pr nnts I The Famous Eng- lish quality. !lark Reg. 30c ,special 26c Light Reg. 28c special 24c lunch Cloths Regular 1.15 Special 98 We still have a few ti Lades Coats clear -at a Big to a g Re- duction in Price Splendid as- sortment nt of Magog and PottersPrints Fast colors Guaranteed 25c to 39c Special Quality ladies' Silk Bloomers All shades at special price 98c Clearing line of Ladies' ' Pure S Silk Hose All sizes and colors. Soma have .faney embroidered Cloaks, Regular to $1.50 Special .59 Ladies' Plain Colored. Aprons With fancy stamped border BEE, 43c for 39c I MEN'S WEAR r In order to reduce our stock of Men's Shirts we are offering three special lines. Some Shirts have collars attached, oth- ers with separate collars, andall exceptionally splendid value at prices listed below -- Lot No. 1 Lot No. 2 Lot No. 3 59c $1.19 $1.49 Splendid assortment of patterns to ehoose from and all sizes in the lot. Be sure to see these special lines at these greatly reduced prices. & 3. Fergusonc�► Co. One Price Only Phone 24 - Bruseels et Always the lowest Few Adverttaements Tnanraaee W 17, Scott relaid nav Monerleff Park Garden Parti Unlort United Church Plano tvnton J q nlaNratene Orange (elebratiou at Pnbneraton Notice to Creditors Ii e. Aleook estate G arden Party -Hoe's Church N ottoe to oradltars*71argaret1raidlaw eat, Mill will run -BEIM Chopping 81111. Anniversary-linoxMoroi), Btuevele duns °tearaway -171"g Brom. Conservative Publto Alerting at Wingham Liberal Demonstrat1an at Grand Br nd 1Coonemy Pricer -.1 Ferguson & Co, Sewing machine for •.ale -Phone 1e Baby oltiolrs-ltd. Fnnon` Annual Hervtoe-Wthel L, 0. L. Oar of snit -N. Hoyden & Sons For sale Herman Sanderson YBitterer r 1 d. Oar for lata -sal e 1 n Cookerals for sale -Prod. MoOuEahoon Wagon for rale -W.11. 13(41 Houmefor sale-Mra. M. Fraser Garden .Party.-Prowbrldre United Choral' Baby carriage for sale -Phone 71 Anderson and Mrs, Black, Toron to, spent Saturday in the village. Mrs. Geo, Leckie, London and and Mrs. E. Cardiff, Brussels, visit.' ed at the home of their mother, Mrs. Jno. Morrison, who has been serious- ly ilh E'THEL Mr. Blake Howlett, has been spending a few days with his father. Misses Elsie and A1n}a Querenges- ser, of Detroit are spending a few holidays at their hotfte Con. 10. Mrs, Rev. D. M. Guest and Jimmy returned home on Friday last after spending a week in Kincardine. Dr. McMaster spent a couple of days last week in Toronto •attending a meeting of the Ontario medical As- sociation. Rev, D. M. Guest and John P. Mac Intosh spent last week in London at- tending the annual meeting of the United Church, of London :Confer- ence. Every one is planning on attend- ing the Roe's Garden Party on Fri- day, June 21. The play "East Lynn" will be presented by the Kinlough Dramatic Society. • The Bert Lloyd Concert Party will be on the job next Tuesday at the Union United Church Garden Party. The Party consists of four excellent artists and is sure to please. See the ash=ertisment in this paper and conte early. • On Sunday, June 2nd Rev. W. H. Garnham of Toronto, spoke to a large and appreciative audience in the United church on the Prohibi- t tion Issue in Ontario. A liberal offering was given for the work of the Prohibion Union. iy1 aitland L. T. B. A., No. 458, Belgrave, visited Eastern Star L. T. B A. No, 406, Ethel, on Monday night last and exemplified the White Degree. Visitors were also present from Harmony L. T. B. A., Blyth. The degree was put on in a very efficient manner. The visitors arca always welcome to Ethel. The annual church parade and ser- vice of the L. 0. L. and L. T. 13. A. will be held on Sunday afternoon, June 16th at 3 p.m. to the United Church when Rev. Bro. F. A. Craik, of Gorrie, will take charge of the service. Members will meet at the Lodgeroom at 2.30 p.m. Visiting jnothers and sisters welcome. GARDEN PARTY Will be held at Ebenezer Church (Browntown) friday Ev'g, June 14 Cold Meat Supper served from 6 to 8 in Church shed 0 Program will include a popu- lar 3-aet Play "The Patch Across the Hill'1 Given by the Young People of Holmes. vine. Readings and Music between Acts A good time promised. EVERYBODY WELCOME Rev. A. V. Walden, Pastor Admission 50 and 25 cents aCtatf1fft5tC'q'7SfSrL75 E{MSK'>vt?'Sl9'L'W'4y"�7' � lEt» it$I£ ef' t +» Qme Gran b rook 1, Garden Party1 Will be held on a3 Thursday ev'g,Junel6 tiA splendid entertainment y g will be given by the it 17/ Colonia! Crchestra °�, OF LISTOWEL fa 15 er Tea served from 6 to 8 g 4 2 This will be the Treat of the Season z4 ; Rain or Shine Everybody Came I 1 F`r a7`uuEa Mrs. Mac. Engel, Mts. Dam 8 •-' - a°, Secretary. President. A Geo. Dunbar is ready for the sum- mer rush for ice cream as he has in- stalled an up-to-date Frigidaire sys- tem in his stare. Knox Presbyterian CHURCH BLUEYALE Holds its anniversary services on Sunday June 16th, when Rev. G. M. Dunn, of Toronto will preach at 11 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. On the following • Monday evening a garden party will be held on the Church grounds. Supper being served from 5 to 8 o'clock. Admission 50 and 25 cents. 'eyr3 iata*iaM, CRANBROOK Our softball team lost to Brussels last week in the game played here by a score of 17 to 9. C. E. and Mrs. Raddatz, o De- troit were visitors in and around Cranbrook last week. They only re- cently returned from spending the winter in Florida. • There will be special preaching services in the Presbyterian Mural • on Sunday June 30th morning and evening. On Tuesday evening July 2nd the garden party will be held on 'the church grounds. Keep the date 1 in mind and watch for further par- ticulars. Report of Cranbrook School for month of May. Test Examination. 1ST. IV. -Maldwyn Williams 84 ; Geo, Fischer 74. Examined in Art, Read„ Writ., Agr., Hist., Lit. and Comp. Jr. IV. -Mary McDonald 80 ; Gertie Pride 80Dorothy Hue- ther 78. Sr. III -Alice Locking '75. Jr.•IIL-afarY Huether 91 Glen Huether 83 ; Muriel McDonald 79 ; :Malcolm McIntosh 77 Willie Zeig- ler 73 ; Jim Cameron 02 ; Maurice Cameron 61. II Class. -Mao Fisch- er 81 ; Doris Long 78 ; Edith Osborn 75 ; Stanley Campbell 74 ; Vida 79 ; Harold Huether 76 ; Kenneth McMcDonald 75. Sr. Primer -Ex- cellent -Jack Gordon, Ivor Wil- liams, Good-Verla Fischer, Edna Cameron. Alice J. Forrest, Teacher. MORRIS Milt. Lowe is on a motor trip to Kirkland Lakes, Morris Township Council meets on Monday et the Township Hall. Miss Winona Frain had her tonsils removed on May 24th in Wingham Hospital. ital. Miss Laura .McCutcheon has re- turned after spending the winter in Toronto. jos Shaw left this week to visit with his son and daughter, at New Liskeard. Miss Verna McCutcheon, of Tor- onto, spent the week end with her parents 0th line. There passed away on Saturday, in the Township of Morris, Jane Twamley in her 85thyear, She was a native of Ireland and came to Can- ada with her parents when a child. Coining to this locality she had re- sided here all her life. She was the widow of late Isaac Cole, who pre- deceased her about three years ago. For a number of years they had re- sided in the town of Wingham, until the death of her husband, when site went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Day, Morris township, nenr Wingham. Surviving are two son: and ,three daughters,,Frank, Gorrie ; George, Two Greeks, Sask. ; Mrs. Robert Day and Mrs Jas. Gibson, Wingham, and Mrs. George Day, of Morris ; also one sister, Mrs. Wm. Giles, Grand Forks, N. D. The fun- eral took place Monday front nt the res iclence of her son-in-law, George tatet@ vat•;v.-,+.5;,voct,rcamgzoktguJtvctrS. United • Church GARDEN Union PARTY g bushy ' usday Eu1g l June 18 Supper served from 6 - 8 Good Program Burt Lloyd's 1Viovelty Entertainers in Clean Comedy SWeet Singing Mirthful Music Catchy Choruses Burt Lloyd, Comedian R.10, Cartoonist& E Gordon,n, 5 Elocutionist Mabel Cottrill, Dancer and Singer 0 00 fi Florence Bennett, Pianist COME EARLY Admission 50 and 25 cents DMGUE - pal , ST Pastor alto r 13 .e&t3iAtbrSriri$t3+r1'r6tAt%/7W0tkiztlstlttit Trowbridge United Church Garden Party W11.1 be hel 1 on Thursday, June Nth Supper In Church Sheds from S to 8 THE HOADLEY CONCERT CO. LISTO WEL Will supply the program Admission 350 and 20c 0 -as Knox Chutd+ Ladies' Aid a li+3F9t`3t`wai2tDeDivl..-.2r3ir"tE`irHiJ:.'1t`3u)tni3't9F te1 :OW daga"" of And enjoy a jolly evening with "'Colonel's Maida 17 oa ge A Play In 3 Acts presented p8 gby the Dramatic Club of P 4 Knox United Church, Bel- n grave, in the A g FORESTER'S HALL Served from to 8 ,- Kinlough Young P eople will i . present the 5-aet play .1,tvl+ mtc4.c Cs,c,m. ,,,,„mlGtCt�ttfcoc Rae's Church Garda rarty 2I'j" sYge Under auspices of ladles' Aid 1 friday Eu g, June 21st dP Day.,Interment is being made in the Wingham cemetery. Edwin and Mrs. Kirton, of Loring have been visitors with the Michie families. Rev. W. L. Hood, of Rapid City, S. D., and his daughter, Miss Marion. of Chicago, are visiting in and around Blyth, Morris and JJruesels, with re- latives and old friends, BELGRAVE Passes 'Suddenly Away: -The torn- munity was shocked to hear of the sudden death of George Armstrong of the village on Sunday afternoon. Deceased who was in his 75th year, had been to church in the morning, and after dinner, he had been talk ing to some visitors, when he decid- ed to lie down, and after doing so, suddenly passed away. He was born in Morris Township and resided in the Township until 10 years ago when with his wife, they retired from farm labors and movers into the •i v^illa'*e. Besides his widow, ov v, he is survived by five sons, Herbert and Fred in the West; and Edwin. Alvin and Henry living in Morris Town- ship. He is also survived hy two brothers, William, of the 5th line. Morris, and Robert J., in Saskatoon; and one sister Mrs. Neft, of the West. The funeral will be held on Wednes- day day afternoon and services will be conducted by the deceased's d's paster, Rev. Mr. Seobie. Burial will be made in Brussels Cemetery. The 'sympathy of all is extended to the fancily in their sorrow. The regular meeting of the W. M.1 8, of Knox United Church was heic] in the school room Thursday, June lith. The meeting opened by sing- ing in!;-ing hymn "Stand up for Jesus" fol- lowed by all repeating The Lord's Prayer. It was moved that the Soc- iety adopt Miss Horne, formerly of Belgrave, as the Missionary to be remembered by special prayer. Sera pturc lesson, Malachi 3 chapter and Veri1eS 1 to 10 were read by Mrs. J. Wheeler. The Devotional Lt afh t, "Is Tithing Practical" by Mrs Jas. Anderson; who also lett in prayer. Roll Call was responded by repeat- ing' a verse of a favorite hymn. Mrs. Carl Proctor gave a report on "Christian Stewardship," Two heralds on "Conquest of China" was re- sponded by Mrs. H. Wheeler. M's. Jos. Clegg Mrs. Jas. Michie Mrs. Jos. hiller, Mrs. A. Proctor were appointed vi iting committee. airs, A. Proctor kindly inivted the Society to her borne for the July meeting. Mrs. Wellwood, of Winghein is to give her report at this meeting. Hvi sir 153 was then sung. -Mrs. Jas. Michie closing the meeting with prayer. GREY Edgar Hollinger, of Detroit.spent the wee -end at Ins hoose in Grey. Keep in mind alone.( ieff Field Day, on Tuesday June :loth. See Posters. s. Don't forget the Garden Party at • Roe's United Church, an Friday, June 21st. Miss Annie McLaughlin spent 'the week end with Mr, and Mrs. Bruce, 17th con. Mrs. Jack Walker, of Seaforth, spent Sunday with ler sister, Mrs. V1'in. Rands Somebody said Jack Work WS trying to have his windmill moved to any spot on Tuesday morning. Harold and Mrs. Cardiff, Will Smith and Miss Burnett spent the week end at the latter's home in Elora. Mrs, Cloakley, -of Toronto, pt visit- ing her cousin Mrs, Wni, Rand; and other old friends in Morris 'town- ship. Reuben and Mrs. Mclnnis and Miss Nora, of Exeter, spent Sunday at the home of Percy and Mrs. Tyer- ntan. Angus and Mas, Brown, Miss Roth and Herman Whitfield were visiting with W. H. and Mrs. McCuteltcon on Sunday. Y Harold Sanderson, wife and son,. Frances William, of Toronto, client the week -end eith Mrs. Sanderson'e Mother, Mrs, Wln, Rands, B1:LGRAVIi e" friday Ev'g, June 14 A At 8 O'clock. Musical selections is 11 ��..e-9mir,�,n,a}✓,a.di�tdtr•.s.......... .-. ,...,.i°.1,'1 between Acts. Admission 35c and 15e '1d e' Fleie and Almm Qeteien -er left for Detroit on Sunday 1 after spend ng the wick at iron, hems in Grey Township. They ni Lde the trip by motor. Clifford and Andrew Jacklin, of the 3rd con left on Wednesday for Detroit where they will spend a cou- ple of weeke with Melvin and Mrs. Shiels, the latter being their sister. Last w', k Oswald Hemingway of the Detroit Trust Co., was appointed delegute to attend the American In- titute -of Banking Convention at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Last year he at- tended the Convention in Philadel- phia. Engagement Announced - Mr. and Mrs. 'Thos. Mills announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Reta Mae, to William Melvyn Marks only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Marks, Mum Twp., the mar- riageto take place this month. There will le. special preaching services in Ethel Presbyterian church on Sunday. June 30th, morning and evening. On Tuesday evening July and nd the Garden Party t will be held on the church ground. Keep the date in mind and catch for further part alders. . Blyth Standard :-Last Monday evening :1 number of young people journeyed out to the house of lir. and Mts. Perris. and Miss Rebecca McNair. in Grey Township, where an enjoyable time was epent. The even- ing was spent in games, contests, etc. Mr. Parris delighted the gathering with several humorous readings. During the evening a mock wedding took place which was very humorous • and entertaining. A bnunteott - Ilunch was then served. Dr. Tull moved a hearty vote of thanks be tendered to lir. and Mrs. Perrie and Miss McNair fur the splendid time, which carried un.nrnroas'y. After singing "For they tire Jolly Gond Fa - low ." and "God save the King" they all returned home. r WALTON 1. been in Ottawa during the past week Duff's Unite ai et lin = the General s. e` W. Maines of D t tP ( n Lal euthiv as a Ry. J.As United 1. clutch and Rev. A. W. Barker, et of del. -Tale from Maitland P, esb lei' . y y Brussels, exchanged pulpit., o., Sur Mrs lied Longfoot and Mrs. Char - •day morning. +•hill, r 1 1u,1, ford, spent Sunday with John R. teeming, of the 1 tth Son- their nstents Geo. and airs. Edwards. cession, \ieliillnp underwent an op. fir• Ifelwaids returned with them to op- eration for appends its: on Saturday S01,11('ord fora week or two. night in Seaforth Memorial Ho pita], ats. eo. Thompson is on her way IIs is doing a, well tie can be expect. 'wt 'retu urnnia and expects to LP in '1'ne freta I Iiia week to take in lila ed. 1',unnto Old Boyd and Girisptauio .4 sale of home-made baking will there du Saturday. Old friends will • th'• A U. N . ll •oil of i b- hili in the 0, b. glad In see her. Saturday, June 'enc]. slider' the 1),..('itis 31eNnughtnn and Mrs. Mo- aulite •s of the 1 td e' G +1,d of St. Naughton, of Pen Yan, N. i', are George's Angiican Church Watch hnlid,ry irt}; with the form Pt's sisters for further pa+'tic til trs next wee]:. • Mrs. Parker trend Miss Mary Mo. John bicLonald ha, a:aloe: e•d r N ue„•ht :n, They expect to leave on clearing aurt]on 11 • of farm incl 1 ,(111y on the return Trip. implements, hos l h d effects, etc., to ; Gtttlt ntc'1 STAn :--Douglas Clarke, be held tit the Walton Saw Mill on "a,of Rev. C. F. Chu ke., who won Friday, June 2Sth, with Tho • Brown first clash honors to hfs'seeontd year in as auctioneer. The f't4I tat will ap forestry at Tntnnty. He away t t West on Government Sister Married The following work iuconntection with forestry. wedding account, the bride is a sig- i mtsh,, ae0rampnnted- hy his two Hans, Mrs. 'n t t aur ter of It.. �4'. E. ].:xti t l t f o . I,tnhn, of Stanton, Mich„ (and son village:- 1 quiet but pretty Wedding: I Lloyd), and (leorg,N of M1+1 v. Miclt., wa solnuured at the hone. of Mr.. wet visitnis with Jos. and Mrs, goer - and Mrs. Robert, Ashton, Gerrie, at in tinting the past week, the former high noon on I m :day, June -nth, ie a brother of hitst l3,o•t iii. when their daughter, Margaret Evel- yn was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Wm. Strntgway, of. Sarnia. The bride looked particular. a Supper 'East Lynne' Musical Selections between Acts 5 Admission 50e and 250 I A REAL TREAT ASSURED rt. Mr...) ra P ties„n. Rev. D. M. Guest, t' d' ht idol Pastor. i[ Personal Paragraphs l G. A Deal -Imam is back flour Merlin for n few weeks. Mt. and Mts Hnrtl, of Mitchell were is Brussels on Sunday. Postmaster John Scott, of Listowel was in tnivu on Thniodey. Reuben Frost, of SenfnriIt, was cal- ling on old friends on Monday fact, SEAFonTr3 l+fxnohi'roa 1 -111tH. Man- ners, of litttesels is the guest of Mrs. Stobie, Burton McDonald rants down from Kincardine and spent Sunday at his home here. Dan. and Mrs. McDonald. of Galt, and their friends were Sunday visit- ors in town. MVP. S. F. Davison and Miss Louise Bose spent Satin clay with friends at Por( Elgin. Harry Isdwned., Oltildren's Aid a- gent for Huron County, was in town Inst Wred,•pe,1 t' H. and Mts. Gale, and Mr. and Mee. 5 .utwderr, Strafford, spear Sunday wills M Robinson. Mts. Henry Hone, of Mitchell, was a vioitnr with 11Pr fatber, Wm Dark ['tet• the week -end. 51ts.1 Spading anent the week et:d with her .,n,, Wyman !incl Mrs. Starling, in London. Fred and MPS. Jeschke, of Detroit, t+ ere weekend vixit els with the let - i. is ballet, Wm. Intik. G. N Edwards B. A„ wife and two 00110, of Lm,don, spent the week -end with his mother, Mis, Gen. 1:dwardc, Mill St. Mas, W. M. Flatity, of Pontiac, 'inch., spent a few days with persis- ter -in-law. hits. A. 14, McDonald, Tttrn11811y Street. a t .f. and '11t.. lit• • t 11 to -duet art children ' of .Meat ,l nl, 'petit a few hours last `Vedtiesii iv at the home of Reeve and Mrs. A.0. Basher. Mts. Faster of Kiucatdine spent the weeli-Pnd'wit11 hertsistel's and brother Airs. Pail,,',-, alis al [try 7teNaughton I anti 0r. M"Naughtm,. Jas. S. Atmstrn,g, 9th gnu. lies to w o he lC ne,t wee] 11enry OtteiGein of 13 on Miss Ruth Strangway, of Corunna ; Mr. Wm. Shensen, of ']bronto ; Ma- ly churning in n gown or white goo. bel -Ross, Rey. end efe Craik, Gor- I rgette and lace trimmed with pearls. rig ; Mr. C. P. 8di., Postmaster, Sem- i She wore white .hoes to match, forth, and Mr. and Mrse Radford, Walton The ,rtemony was perform - rd by Rev. Mt. Craik , of Gorrie, while durh s. the signing of the re - ]tower bouquet of 1)ph in' roses. etieter. airs, Recife/el rendered sem- Miss Beryl Ashton assisted the imide eta} piano sekt,tron,. Tho bride's going away gown was 7, figured blue georgette with a coat of silver grey 1t0ir with hat, shoes and purse to ntatrh The many and valuable gifts testified to the bride'a popularity both in Gorrie. and Seafot'th where site had spent about five years as assistant Postmaster. After the Wed- ding luncheon the bridal party left for a week's honey -moon trip to Tor- onto, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and De- troit, The best wishes of their many iricnde go with the bride and groom to their hone in Sarnia. 1 while an exquisite bandeau of pearls - was wonderfully $(.4 off by the bride's jet black hair. The bride carried a gowned in sunburst celaneae and ear - i ' Pied it sltnwen• hnaq.t••t of yellow roses. Wm. Shcnsen, of Toronto, supported the groom Meedtl sodut's wedding march was h, tu(.if Illy rend- ered by the bride's sieter, hiss Paul- ine, After the ceremony the guests sat down to a stimptuius repast which was daintily served by friends of the bride, Miss 1hb]t. Seip, and Jean `Smith, of Se:do:1h. The wed- ding though quiet entertained the following out-of-town guests : sits Porter, soother of the groom, and