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BRUSSELS. ONTARIO. THUR,S1).1I'. .11Alt'C'll LI, 1918 1'V. 73, KERR, ProArianr
New Advertisements
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Par anlo—D ,I. thachinann.
Auction sale—Ti n., Brown.
Maple syrup --Prima Doxoy.
Property for sale--Mlsstiaynor.
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McKillop
Smoot, Pmts. ---A meeting or the
Trustees of the schools ul' 1101{Illup,
Was delis in No, 4 School house, Jeri -
day evening ala •ch 1st, The object. of
the. meeting Was to disease the All 080.-
1)114,y of holding a School Fair in Me -
It was agreed uuaninumely
that this course would be in lite best
intereste of the children anti that it
woukl oleo increase production as
many boys and girls would be led to
take au interest in fen in %emit who at
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We solicit your early order for
any tpruttity of Maple Syrup,
alattnfae.twed With modem
equipment. Every gallon lip
to Government requirement at•
looney eninnded
Prices on application.
FRANK DOXEY
Phone 2410 Lot 1.8, Con, 9, Grey
Bruesels R. R. No, 3
farmers'
Cranbrook
Club
Has a quantity of.
CLOVER SEED
CAR OF MIDDLINGS
• CAR of WIRE FENCING
on the way,
Further partienla a may be obtained
from
Ed. Fui'ton,
Phone 285 Secretary.
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No. 1 'That we -101'111 an tLssueict.i0n
under nits acme of the Aleitil1op
School Fele Aeseeintien. 'That the
rolluwing officers b • rimminted I'er title
yeas I',e.idont, \V, J, rirattie;
hirealurs, John Lain• ; (len. [tonne-
weis, ,Inhn Shannon, .1,11111 Semi; tool
llubt. (libw„1, Sovctttry-'I'rrvasun+r,
teoster le. howler.
Walton
$1 Illi in advance, gets Tutt Pos'r to
January lsl, 1610.
M s. J. 1V. Morrison, MOnLt•e1Ll lotus
here for a ehort visit with he parents,
Rev, Mr, Lundy will be one of the
delegates to Lhe Presbyterian Synod,
to meet in London next mouth, from
Dlraitiand Presbytery.
Auction Stale of farm stock, imple-
ineots, ter,,, rLt Angue McCut ig's next
Wednesday afternoon. Ise has sold
his 1'omenit will 1x3 aclearing sale.
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extend a cordial invitation to all Ladies
interested to caThand inspect our new
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The Shapes are of the very Smartest, as
are the colors which include Grey, Flame,
Khaki, Sand, Brown and Navy, the material
being Milan, Tagel, Lisere and Straw Braids,
adorned with cleverly placed Wings, Ouills,
Flowers, Fruit and Ribbons.
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viz„ not to hold a Millinery Opening on any
set date.
Our new fine stock of Millinery is now on dis-
play and the Ladies of Brussels and vicinity are
invited to call any day and inspect the same. Our
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Stewart, of Perth, who spines splendidly recom-
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Block
THIS DUG OITT is a roofed•over shell hole, Capt. Charter; Sharpe was atn',-
ing in it at the time or the Vimy Itidge engagement, as it was very near
the firing line,
Mass Meeting
A Mass Meeting, under the auspices of Brussele,W, C. T. U. will be held
in the TOWN- HALL. BRUSSELS
Friday Evening, il'9llatrch 29th
When a choice program Will be p1 esenteci, consisting of :--
-Choruses by Public School Pupils.
—Patriotic Solos,
--Readings and Recitations.
—Short Addresses, &c.
Program at 8, so be on time. Everybody will be welcome,
•' An offering will be taken to defray expenses.
The canvass in connection with the Thimble and Trinket Fund will be
made March 27th dtnd 28th,
4Rn CRoss CorrrEST.—The result of
the two months contest in connection
with the Walton Red Cross Union,
between the Beet and West sides of
the gravel, was highly commendable
on both sides and showed the earnest-
ness in which both sides worked to
accomplish the maximum amount of
work possible. The West side won by
over 2000 points. A recapitulation of
the work done by each side is as fol-
lows :-West—Socks, 803 ; shirts 108 ;
pyjamas 129 ; caps, 87 ; bags, 241 ;
families 05; money, $263.92; paints,
10,024. East—Socks, 803 ; shirts, 101;
pyjamas, 120 ; caps, 87 ; bags, `� ;
families working, Iii ; money, $179.00.;
points, 8006. The total value of the
work done was about $1760. 7.`he
Kirkby family knit the greatest num-
ber' of socks, 47, Mrs. Jackson was
second, knitting 43 pair herself, Miss
B, McDonald made the most shirts,
84. Mrs, MoOuttig and Mrs. lino.
Watt were ties in staking most suits
of pyjamas, each making 24 suits.
Miss B. McDonald made the most
caps, 10. Mrs. J. Bishop made the
most property bags, 69 ; Mrs, Ander-
son out the most pyjama suits, 124..
In points the Kirkby family beetled
list totalling 670• The Driscoll family
and the McDonald family (Grey) were
ties for the Becloud place each making
560 points. There were also 11 quilts
made and sold, Some of the largest
donators of money were :—Duncan
McDonald, $25,00 ; T. and Mts. Turn-
bull, $36.00; Mrs, Cunningharn, $11.00;
Wm. Murray, $10.00.
Ethel
Our townsman, Grover Gill, has
purchased a new Ford car, from S.
Carter, Brussels,
R. Bart' has received a car of chest-
nut coal. He seetus to be distributing
it with the utmost caution.
Sugar making seems to be the order
of the day now, some of one towns-
people are tapping the shade trees.
Miss Lizzie Hall, having spent the
Winter months with her sister, Mrs,
Munroe, Toronto, has returned home.
Mrs. James is not holding a Millin-
ery Opening this season but.her flue
stock is of display now, See her advt.
Mrs. John Echmier having disposed
of all her household effects last Satur-
day left for her home at Lethbridge,
Alta,
Dd, Woods, Who sold his farm to T.
Vodden acme time ago, is busy mov-
ingat prebent to alcamiugton town-
ship.
A, Is McDonald brought a carload
of c cite'c
Pt m Toronto t which hew.i
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feedtL 1 n
d have
tthem em read
for 1
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grass
Dines Mamie Hansuld 'vent to Tavis-
took to attend her uncle's funeral,
who died very suddenly of heart
failure,
A meeting was helci in Presbyterian
church to organize anti elect officers
to commeuce Eedeavor. First meet-
ing fleet Sunday in April.
Mrs. Ambrose Stephenson. who
makes bee h r home with her' grand-
daughter, Mrs. D. Hutchinson, cele-
brated her 95th birthday last Monday
and is quite smart. We extend hearty
congratulations.
The auction sale at George McCall's
iasL Tuesday wont nt with a, ned swing,
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totalling $64,000, Mr, and Nies. McCall
and daughters are likely to locate in
.Brussels, Lewis Whitfield will be the
new proprietor o1 the farm, It will
be a cosy home for the new Mrs,
Whitfield,
An interesting Epworth League
service was held in Methodist church
Sunday evening 1,003 inst., after regu-
far dowel' service. There was a huge
attendance, The service was in
charge of Christian Endeavor Society
of the Presbyterian church. Mrs.
Ferguson had charge of the topic and
gave a splendid paper. Choir rendered
an anthem very acceptably and Bev.
Mr, McCulloch delighted the audience
with a solo. Quite a number took
pact in the discussion. Jas. Bremner
lees the meeting.
A meeting of Patriotic Girls was
held at G. W Pollard'e on Monday
evening of last week, 30 boxes were
filled for overseas. Contents were 40
pair of sox, laces, 00009, coffee, soap,
candy, candles, etc,
At the Patriotic Tea held at G. W.
Pollard's last Saturday, under the aus-
pices of the Ethel Girl's Club, the fine
sum of $28.00 was realized. The ladies
who assisted with baking are heartily
thanked, Next meeting of the Olub
will be held
at W. H. Love's Monday
of next week.
Cranbrook
Tor POST to the end of 1918 for
$1.00 in advance.
Pte. W. Forveet London, was home
for Sunday on his last leave.
Miss Mamie Cameron has gone to
Windsor Ontario, where rile has ac-
cepted a par'
t position.
In giving the names of the canvas-
sers for the Armenian Fund last week
that of Miss Pearl Schnook was omit-
ted,
Alf, and Mrs. Kreuter, Kitchener,
has bought Mrs. Dau. McQuetrie's
house and are here to hove in, We
welcome them to the burg,
Rev. J. L. M000110M1 teas chosen
one of the ministerial delegates from
Maitland Presbytery to the annual
Synod. It convenes at London in
April.
It is said the 100 acre fat nt of Mrs,
Geo, Sperling, adjoining Cranbrook,
has been sold to John Huether, price
being $5,000. Jack will not surely
keep bated long. We hope Mrs. Sper-
ling and i family Will not remove from
this locality,
The 130 acre farm of the late Wm.
Looking,here, near h t, was sold this weak
by the Executors to Harty Keys, of
Brussels, for the slim of $6,200, He
Bete poesession al; once and the expect
he will do well on the place.
H. Gorsatilz disposed of his 2 year
old colt to Hat vey Dobson, the price
realized being top notch, Harvey
knows a choice article and is well
pleased with purchase. This is the
8th sold from etre mart: and two still
to sell
Morriss
Last week Thos. Pierce melee(' back
from Alberta whittle' he had gone
With a car of good cattle, He solei at
Lethbridge,
Thehorn
S e tE Shur to
auction
1 sale
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to
of farm 1 stock, snp1 11eu
is, k
c. Tues-
day afternoon of next week, 5th line,
ad'nini
1 ng Brussels.
We are sorry to hear that Geo. W.
Procto', 5th line, is not enjoying his
usual good health but we trust he will
soon be fully restored.
O.hen a
ma y frieucls or Frank IDic-
Cluteheon will be sorry to hear that
his health leas not been good this
Winter but it is to be hoed with the
coning of better weather he will soon
regain his cnstornery physical vigor,
Phoe. Gosman, an old resident of
the West boundary, was found dead
in bed one morning last week. He is
survi ed b f
v his h '
wife n is t
y w Li •p
s star Lc
Reeve Taylor,
Bly tit,
2daughters an
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tL gnlh. TI101attel' lives ine
N va Scotia,
Interment wee made in Blyth ceme-
tery.
On Saturday, March lath, a quiet
marriage was solemnized et the home
of John and Mrs, Robb, 0th Con.,
Morris, when their younger daughter,
Grace Landsborough, bccatne the bride
of Augustue R, Wheeler, son of .Law -
tenet, and the late Mrs. Wheeler, Of
Cleey township. The ceremony Was
conducted by Rev. A. ,I, Aisne, B, A.
Owing to tomtit bereavement in the
grimes family the wedding was a
veey quiet one. We wish Mr, and
Mrs, Wheeler man hat and pr e -
porous years. Y happy 1 0
NVEoutsu.-1Vm. Sulitb, Fr. Ben-
ton Mont.,t, and 1 s
s .Itt a l
Coward, onlydaughter
I:tl I'tau
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d tughtec of tr. and
Mrs, Coward, P'Yeter, were united in
ma • •'tflit e t1 ) Rev
t,c c
illi l t u 1teY of
"lane of
In 1sR'dlltit t1' ,
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l Zhursda
February 281h h, Phe youtmaple
left on the n ocloolt train, Granton,
for Owen Mi rb., to visit the grooms
brother, Dr. Smith, before going In
their home at 14, Benton, 13,t1.11
young people are well known to lily' h
and vieioity ori the groom Mt"; born
on the Slit litre, Morris, slur( 3 miles
from Blytli, going \Vest some 10 yea;a
ago, while the butte taughtschool at
No, 1 Morrie for several years, making
many friends who held her in very
high esteem and wish them both
many years of happy %retlded life.
Grey
Mrs. 'le 'legit Term Y au l ie
at Guelph
visiting her daughter who has been
ill. We wish her speedy recovery.
A good stone crustier is'a municipal
necessity requlred by Cxrev township.
This would 80011 obviate the gravel
shortage in road making.
Ruesell Robertson has moved to
the 16th con, to the Bray farm which
he bought. Mr. Bray has gone to his
new farm near 'T`rotvhridge. May
both do well.
Mrs, Oliver Turnbull, 155th eon., who
was in town for a couple of weeks vis-
iting relatives and friends, has return-
ed home this week after an enjoyable
time.
Dfiss Belle Galbraith, Prom near
Milton, was here attending the wed-
ding of Miss Mary Dlachan and Porter
Dennis, during the past week. She
was a welcome guest.
Chas, and Mrs. Quelengesser and
family have moved to the farm pur-
chased from ex -Deputy -Reeve John
Brown, 101.11 con. We wish them
prosperity in their new possessions.
Auction Sales of farm stock, imple-
ments, &c., are anununced at the
home of the (ate Beneon Wheeler, 81'd
cion., next Monday afternoon, and at
Thos. Brown's, 10th con., un Thurs-
day,
Read the advt. of Frank Doxey. He
lives on the farm of the late Chas. H,
Knight, 6th con., and purposes manu-
facturing a large quantity of first-class
quality Maple Syrup.
111nTIttitoNiAL --The Parsonage, at
Ethel, Wednesday, Match 18th, was
the scene of a quiet but pretty Wed-
ding, when Miss Grace A., eldest
slaughter or John and Mrs, Speiran,
Grey, was united in marriage to Al-
bert J., eldest son of Henry and Mrs.
Wieben, Rime,. Rev. J. FV. Johneon
officiated. Bride was becomingly at-
tired in a gown of silk crepe cls chine,
with silver and lace trimming and
wore a tvhite satin hat with gold flow-
ers. Later the happy couple left for
the gr'oom's fine farm iu McKillop
where they will make their home, the
bride travelling in a dress of navy
blue silk and Georgette, with hat to
thatch and plush coat. They have the
good wishes of a large circle of friends
for their fatale happiness.
,S'U$L RIsa PARTY.—The metnbeta of
the choir of the Union Methodist
church, Twp. of Grey, took a drive to
Maitland to call on their friend, Mrs.
Stanley Hammond. A very enjoyable
evening was spent in singing, music
and various games. During the pro.
ceediegs the following address and
preseetaton was made ;--
D> ,tpt MRs. I3AILMON11,--W0, the
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members of Union Clhoit and Young
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Bible Ladies' 1 1'u
dt b Class lea thaty ou have
ve
taken L sail m to l
id IlnLI111Yielllal
ship and severed yom connection artnol with
us, As organist, which position
yon have held for many years with
perfeet satisfaction and great ability
and your diligent set vice will never be
forgot ten by„the people of Union, it
WAS a noticeable feet; that you were
scarcely ever absent, except on un-
avoidable
tmavoidable oneasions, when you always
took precaution to have your place
supplied. It gives us much pleasure
tolamwyell are not going very far
from es and often you will be able to
minghs with us in our generalworehip,
We, ns a choir will 110,01' forget tho
great patience you l with s
and
the nettle (h11•siion Maims etuhu•h
you exemplified hereto us. 'We take
tiYe oppotlnnity of presenting you
with this cut glass berry bawl wird
butter disband ask yutn to creep! theca
not for their intrinsic worth hal as a
rIncident° to remind yen nt the malty
happy days you have spent among ns,
We all wish yon a happy and pro+-
perons life, Signed Int behalf of the
°nom AND Otass.
An alppropeiate reply was mettle by the
recipient, thanlang lite crhoir heartily
for their kind and thoughtful non.
sideration rand wishing them a happy
and successful future in the Choir and
Chess. Mrs, .Hammond was formerly
Miss Laura Speiran,
Majority Now NE
,1AMES BOWMAN.
NORTH HURON
The total majority of James
Bowman, M. P. for North Hur-
on, has been increased to lOnti by
the addition et the oversett; WA'
dier vole•.
lie left last. Salm day for Otta-
wa to tuko his eeat at the open-
ing of Parliament on Monday,
The Government has a majority
of well up to 70, It looks, a
ttifie, as if Parliament will have
ite hands full to keep a brotherly
epirit growing among the Un-
ionists,
Hugh and Mrs, McKay, Logan
have sold their fine 50 acre faun and
putpoaemaking their home at their
sou in law's, John Howard. Mee.
iow
l sYd Is lL daughter.
Miss Eva Smith of Pari n
Paris locality, is
visiting relatives and old friends in
this locality, She is a daughter of the
late John B. Smith, a former well
known rosidPut,If thie township.
Mrs, Andrew Tut Iliad', 151,11 con., is
laid up with a disabled foot. It has
been troubling her for some time, We
sincerely Watst she will anon enjoy her
usual activity. The long, cold Winter
bas been hard o1 the old folks, Mrs,
Turnbull is over the 4 -score mark.
HYMEXE.1.L.—A pretty wedding
took place at high noon on Thursday,
March 14th, at the home of Daniel
and Mrs. Machan, when their only
daughter, Miss Mary Rebecca, was
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony to Porter A. Dennis, a prosper-
ous young faruler of McKillop town-
ship, in the presence of about 50 im-
mediate relatives and ueighbore.
Rev, J. W. Johnston performed the
ceremony. The bride, who was given
away by her father, took her place
under a large wedding bell, from
which steeamers of white ribbon were
attached to bank of evergreens and
bridal roses. She wore an ivory
gown of cave crepe trimmed with silk
lane and carried a boquet of bridal
roses and ferns tied with pale pink
and white chiffon ribbon. Her only
ornament was the groom's gift, a
brooch set with cameo. They were
unattended. Mies Iva Speiran played
the Wedding March from Lohengrin
and wore the groom's gift, brooch set
with amethyst. Miss Myrtle and
Will. Speiran sang "Love's old sweet
song” in good voice, during the sign-
ing of the register, The party then
adjourned to the dining room which
was prettily decorated with myna -
tions, flags and evetgteens and wheee
all did ample justice to the sumptuous
wedding dinner which was prepared
In the hostesses' best style, Wedding
gifts were valuable, useful and num-
erous. The happy couple took the
afternoon train for Toronto, St.
Catharines and points East, being
well showered by confetti, the bride
wearing navy blue suit with peach
silk crepe blouse and black fox furs
and black hat with silver trimminge.
Upon '•
p uhtheir return they will take up
residence on the old homestead on the
14th Cart. of McKillop, followed by
the best wishes of many relatives and
friends.
Leadbury
PisgsessrArMsr.—Tile teacher and
pupils of Leadbury school presented
Miss Mary Dickson with 4 pieces of
limoges china previous to her removal
Ln Blyth, Diaster Melvin Scott gave
the china as little Miss Eva Scarlett
read the following address
Dn;aR MART.—We ask you to accept
this china rte a slight remembrance of
happy days spent at Leadbury.
Though we shall miss your genial
smile in our work and play we shall
always be pleased to hear of your suc-
cess at Blyth. Miss Dickson made a
short but suitable reply, then follow-
ed the program which had been pre-
pared by the penile,
AUNT SCSAN'B Vrsm—Friday even-
ing of last weep the W L. B. gave a
most interesting play, entitled 'Aunt
Snsau's visits" at Workman's I•Iall,
Walton. 8.80, the hall was filled to
ovetflowiuK !
and the •og r
m
am was
commenced mmenesd withI
a duet The sun-
shine of your smile" sung by Mrs F
Scarlett and Rev. 1+, W. Craik. Ther
followed the play which Was well
acted by the young people of Lead -
bury. Misses Dlaarguerite Balfour and
Eva Scarlett recited eat between
t sand
Rev. R. A. Lundy's address ttnd the
program at the close of the play in
homy of "Aunt Susan's visit" were
thoroughly enjoyed by all, "God
save the King" and "God save our
splendid men" Were heartily sung in
closing and all went home feeling that
the play had bee» a decided success,
Proceeds $41.50 were given to Walton
Red Cross.
Wroxeter
Charlee Westlake lefton Friday for
Tttgaske, Seek,
R. J. Rana has disposed of This shoe
repairing business to I. Duret,
A large crowd gathered ie the Town
Ball here Friday evening last to hear
"The Deacon's Seeond Wife," a, play
given under the auspices of the Y. L.
IL L. For amateurs on the stage the
yspang folke of this commnnftY are
hard to heat. Lieut, S, McKercher
was tillable to be present because of
some militauey regulations. However
he remembered the Y. L, R, L. in a
very prarteal matinee by sending a
donation of $12,50. When the young
ladies learned the above they secured
01111 nt coir fol tiler reel nil -log ofliccre,
I.t. Holmes, Wingharn, S. returned
"birdman," who gave a very MIerest-
ingMewl iplioit el' the different mach-
ines and their value, eos. in the ;wee-
Pttt Wli,1% Lieut. Jones -Bat .P1100 . (itlde-
rich, a iii,gltiandel' who weal I,vt•rswts
with the 1st enntin;ent and who
knows whereof he emetics as he has
been through many of the important
battles, also came [o their assistance.
Lieut. Bateman says the tJtinga which
Mil lit vital impel tome t" his hearers.
His eloeing retriaeke ought to cause
bums• heart-sen.rellitlg ano,ug eligible
young nem. Mrs. tl, Allan, Mins Day.
idson, Mrs. nestle. Mise R. Haste -
meet, &Ilse J. Stewart and G. Blaek
also assisted with the program. ltte-
eeipts at door $100.W. The Y. L. R. L,
will give tide play in (ionic ort the
2(1th inst.
Word was received here on Monday
of the death at hie home iu London,
of Wallace. Campbell, second son of
Alex. and Mrs. Campholl, formerly or
t.ltie place and treplisw of Geo. S.
Lackie.
Miss Dorothy Mae Stevenson
formerly m rly of Brussels, Killed in
an Auto -Trolley Crash in Toronto
The Toronto Daily Star of March
11th, gives the following particulars
of a sad and fatal accident that befell
Ann n
Anse Dorothy Mae Steveitslnl, whose
father was formerly in bueinese in
Brussels :—
Miss Dorothy Mae Stevenson, aged
25, only daughter of Mrs. Robert
Stevenson, 39 Classic avenue, was in-
stantly killed at the cor»ere of Lock-
wood avenue and Queen street, East,
on Saturday at midnight,. when the
automobile in width she was a pas-
senger crashed into an East hound
Bing car, Miss Stevenson met in-
stant death. Eight others in the car,
Carlton Rayfield, 122 Pricefield road,
chauffeur, Miss Margaret Morrison,
Bathurst street, Miss Hambly, 17
Clinton street, Mrs. H. E. Irturtzman,
14 St. Mary street, alise L.va Connolly
and three American aviators, cadets
of the R. F. C., Ralph Lockwood, W
A. Kerns and W, R. Buchanan, es-
caped with a severe shaking -up and
shock,
Rayfield was arrested at his home
yesterday noon by Detectives Guthrie
and Levitt and held. In the Police
Court this morning he was arraigned
on a charge of manslaughter, and
remanded for one week without plea
or election, on bail of $4,000.
Such was the tragic ending of afare-
well party that Mrs. Kautzman gave
to three American cadets, two of them
from her home town in Indiana. The
party were down as the Icing Edward
in the afternoon for tea and a dance.
Later they went to Mrs. Kautzman's
home for dinner and then motored to
Mrs, J. Churchill's halve at 22 Colum-
bine avenue, where the evening was
spent in dancing. At 11.45 the party
started for home. Mr. Kantzman did
not get into the machine. Six eat in
the three -seat and three irl the front.
They had just started on their home-
ward journey when the tragedy came.
Rayfield was driving South on Lock-
wood avenue, the first street East of
Kingston road, when he turned West
into Queen street.
There the ice was about 10 inches
high, bauked down upon the ear track.
It had been swept clear of snow by
the wind and the road was slippery.
Rayfield attempted to turn the car
into the North track when the front
wheels struck the ice and swerved
over to the devil strip. Rayfield tried
to drive off to the road, but the car
skidded down and the machine swung
over to the South track, directly in
front of the fast moving Eastbound
night car, known as the "Flyer,"
The street ear struck the side of the
machfue a sideswipe. The front left
wheel of the automobile was torn off,
the front axle smashed and the car
badly damaged. The machine was
only a 5 passenger car and owing to
the fact that 9 people were in the car
Miss Stevenson was sittisittingon the
door on the South side, When the
care collided the impact threw Miss •
Stevenson's head back against the
steel staunchions that supported the
hood, crushing her skull. The young
woman was thrown clear of the car
into the allow.
A sad feature of the accident was
that Miss Stevenson was to have been
married in two weeks 0
ee to L I. .
G. Osborn
of the British rah Di to a is
Corps, who
is atresent stationed ned at Seattle.
Miss Stevenson was busy arranging
her affairs and sire had just completed
her bridal trousseau. *OW she will be
buried in her wedding gown. At; the
time of the accident Miss Stevenson
was wearing an $800 diamond pendant
the gift of her fiance and a gold watch
valued at 8450. The pendant was torn
from her neck int e
h accident and lost
in the snow. The watch wee also lost
but was found later by one of the
party. The diamond pendant was
not found until this morning, when
an attendant at the morgue came
'Levees it covered in blood in the glee
dress. Until recently Ma
ss Stevenson
was in the employ of
the Mexican
xrcan
Tramways Co, where she lead been
employed for many years, She had
resigned her position to prepare for
her wedding.
Miss Stevenson was well known
among the younger set of 'T'oronto.
She was born in Glencoe, Ont'., but
had lived in Toronto the most of her
lite. Her father died a year ago, 8
brothers survive t—W. J. Stevenson,
Inspector of schools, Saskatchewan
L. .L, Stevenson, Los Angeles and
Edmond A. Stevenson, President of
Regal Photo Co., Berlin.
Under the direction of Chief Oar.
ones Johnson, Coroner J. C. Eillott
opened an inquest at the morgue.