The Clinton News Record, 1919-3-20, Page 1e Minton
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Records
No, 2O65 -39th Year
CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 20th, 1919
THE HOME PAPER
to the Better -than -ever" Spring Show which •
Come to ClintonThe Clinton Central Agricultural Society puts on*.
Thursday April IOth
Jilver•warre
`�lcl Vokknrt. and Vr'Gmiveil 9atterno
A. full stock of the above patterns just regeived Iii Knives,
Forks, Spoons 00Id Meat Forks, Berry Spoons and fancy pieces.
Also a number of Tea Setts in the newest patterns.
All the above goods are fully guaranteed and'all `Made in Canada'
Buy the best Silverware—the 1547 Rogers Bros.
A good stock alivays on band. Buy at home, prices on above
as low as any mail order house.
fewelet and Optician
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ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Clinton
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Incorporated,1S89,9j
Capital Authorized $25,000,000
Capital Paid-up 14,000,000
Reserve and Undivided Profits 15,800,000
Total Assets 427,000,000
Head Office, Montreal
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Interest paid on Savings Deposits.
Clinton Branch - R, E, MANNING, Manager
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SPRING SUITS
Spring's newest novelties are here
and it's a big selection, the biggest
we have ever shown and we knout
that you will enjoy seeing them.
Buying, as we do, in Iarge quantities
enables us to secure the choice of the
season's newest fabrics.
Our suits are made for us by what
we consider the best clothing manu-
facturers in the 'trade. They are
carefully hand tailored garments and
have the dash and style that is us-
ually associated with the highest
class of merchant tailoring. You
will certainly, enjoy, seeing these
splendid values we have for spring.
Come in and try them on and note
bow well they flt, what smooth fine
texture the cloth is, titan you will
realize why we aro so enthusiastic
about them.
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Motto : "A
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for
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TIE'S DOWN TOWN AGAIN,
Dr. Axon has been able to come
down town this week and, while
looking far froth: his old rohuet self,
is nevertheless steadily regaining his
health,
HE DOES NOT COME.;
Pte,, Verne Mennell, sort of Mr, and
Mrs, Wm: Monnell of Toronto and
grandson of Mr, A. A1cKown of town,
died unexpectedly in Franco just as
the was expecting to be sent. home,
He had not been well but the news
of hisdeath was a groat shook . to
his parents,
HE APPRECIATES KINDNESS.
A)r, Clarence Potter, who was the
first serious case treated in the Clin-
ton General Hospital, wishes to
take this opportunity of thanking his
friends for the many kindnesses
shown him, for the flowers and other
gifts sent ]tint, while he was in hos-
pital. Mr. Potter was well enough
to be discharged on Thursday last
and is rapidly regaining his strength,
ANIONG TRE CHURCHES.
St. Paul's Church
Rev, Canon Hill will. preach on
today, his subject being : "Forgive
s , our Trespasses as we forgive
thein that trespass against; us."
The subject for the sermon on Wed-
nesday evening next will be : "Lon-
liness."
Baptist Church
The pastor's morning subject on
Sunday will be : "Unanswered Pray-
er." In the evening : "The Uncon-
scious Losses of Life."
On -t: St. Church
Last Monday evening the ,young
men gave a splendid Irish prog:ammo
in connection with the League. Alvin
Leonard acted as chairman and Mr.
Robert Gihbings as pianist. A very
interesting contest entitled, "A Mus-
ical Romance" was given, also the
various groups were called on to
sing Irish songs. Readings were
given by George Carter, George Hor-
sely, Ernest Livermore and Norman
Tyndall. At the close the boys gave
a surprise luncheon of pop -corn.
Willis Church
The Forward Alovement meetings
in Willis church are proving to bo
quite popular. The attendance has
been good. The addresses have all
been of a high order and peculiarly
helpful.
The programme for the balance of
the series is as follows
Thursday, 20th, Rev, Win. Gauld,
B,A.
Friday, 21st, Rev. S. MCLean,B.A.
Sunday, 23rd, morning. and evening,
Rev. D. L. Gordon, B.D.
It is hoped that the meetings will
sustain the same interest and con-
tinue In heiplulness to the end,
Wesley Church
On Monday evening the ladies of
the congregation gave a St,, Pat-
rick's Day supper in Wesley hall.
The tables and room were prettily
decorated in honor of the day and
the supper was much enjoyed. The
ladies realized about fifty dollars
from the proceeds.
The League meeting on Monday ev-
ening was in charge of the literary
committee and a pleasing program,
in keeping with St. Patrick's Day,
was put on. Miss Freida Wallis pre-
sided, Mrs. E. 0. Pattison gave a
fine exposition of the topic, Miss
Daisy Nediger contributed a reading,
Miss Greene an Irish solo and Rev.
Mr. Jones gave a short but oont-
prehensive history of St. Patrick.
The, Junior League will meet for
reorganization and election of officers
on Friday evening of next week.
On Sunday next anniversary ser-
vices will be held, Rev. Dr. Rutledge
of Goderich being the preacher. Tho
following program will be carried
out
Morning Service
Organ Prelude
Doxology
Invocation
Hymn -01
Prayer
Anthem—"I Have Surely Buiit Thee
a House"
Announcements
Scripture Reading—Psalm 84
Hymn --427
Offering
Solo—"How Lovely Are Thy Dwell-
ings", Miss Beatrice Greene,
Sermon—"The Practical Man's Mis-
take" -Text, John 5-12
Solo--Selected—Miss Kato Lyttle
Hymn -808
Benediction
Organ Postinde,
Evening Services
Organ Prelude
Doxology
Invocation
Hymn -00
National Anthem
Prayer
Anthem—"The Lord Is 14f,Light"
Announcements
Seri tare R ading
e Lltka 4th chap.
p K , 1p
14-32
Anthem—"The I{ing of Love My
Shepherd Is"
14y/13n-214
Offering
Quartette, -Misses Lyttle and Greene,
Messrs. Lowe a
nd Dolierty
Sero n—Text Luke A�
o u e 4th, 8 ' r'
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Day at Nazareth."
Solo—Miss Bata Lyttle
hymn -804
Benediction
Vesper Hytrin
t7rgjitf riretitlite
W1LL.MEET TUESDAY EVENING.
A meeting of the members of tate
Horticultural Society ,will bo, hold in
Mr, Stothors' office on .Tuesday ev-
ening next at 8 o'ciook to discuss
the proposed memorial park,.
ARSI NOW IN TOWN.
Mr, and Mrs, J. T. Reid have inov-
ed art from Varna this week and are
getting nicely settled in their • new
home, Mr. Rold is the new South-
end grocery, having bought out D. N.
Watson's grocery on Victoria street.
AN OPEN MEETING.
The Women's Instituto will hold
an open meeting on the afternoon of
Thursday next at three o'clock, at
the home of Mrs. W. S. Downs. A.
ten cent tea will be served and a
cordial invitation is extended to all
ladies.
FLU OUT WEST, T00.
AIr. H. H. Johnston of Wilcox,
Sask., writing to renew his sub-
scription says : "The winter here
has been ideal, the temperature so
far not going any lower than `38, We
are looking for it to go to 45 next
week, however, according to Fos-
ter's Forecasts. i We have barely
enough snow for sleighing. Fourteen
families, including my own, are' just
recovering from the flu but only two
deaths have occurred so fax."
AUXILIARY RE -ORGANIZED,
At the semi-annual meeting of the
Young Ladies' Patriotic Auxiliary
the society was reorganized under a
new name, that of the Girls' Auxil-
iary, and officers ware elected as fol-
lows :
President, F. Cuninghame
\ 1st Vice, 13. P'. Ward
2115 Vice, 15. Lavis
8rd Vice, L. Grant
Treasurer, E. Chuff
Secretary, G. Citowcn
gsin future The meetings will be held
every second Tuesday instead of each
Thursday evening as in the past.
The Auxiliary is busy getting up a
play, the date to be announced later.
APRIL 10th TIIE DAY.
Clinton Central Agricultural So-
ciety will ]told its annual fair in
Clinton on April 10th, The Society
is endeavouring to broaden out its
work and to create a deeper interest
in agriculture, thereforethe prize
list has been greatly increased and
is now considered the best in Huron
county, The motto of the Society
is "Better Than Ever," so Mr.
Farmer bring along your stock, thus
helping the fair and yourself. Come
in early and join the parade at one
o'clock. The ladies are requested to
make preparation for the lady driv-
ing contest which will take place in
front of the postoffice at four o'clock,
A prize list may be obtained from
any one of the following officers :
President, John. Shanahan ;,• Treasur-
er, Wm. Aliller, or Secretary, A, J.
McMurray.
DEADLOCK.. OVER APPOINTMENT
A special meeting of the council
was called on Monday evening for the
purpose of considering applications
for the position of night constable.
All members were present.
Applications were received from
F. Barvden, E. Graelis, W. Stanley,
J. Levy,' 0. Crich and Constable
Welsh.
The following motion made by
Councillor Johnson and seconded by
Councillor Mci;wan was put : That
tate application of E. Graelis for the
position of night constable be ac-
cepted. This motion was supported
by Councillors Paisley, McEwan,
Johnson and Carter ; Mayor Cooper,
Reeve Ford and Councillors Lang-
ford and McMurray voting nay,
There followed a good deal of dis-
cussion but no other, motion being
brought forward the matter rests
just where it was. In the meantime
Constable Welsh holds, office until a
successor is appointed.
PASSING OF GOOD CITIZEN.
The following appeared in last
week's issue of The Seaforth News
and has reference to a brother of the
late William Grigg, and an uncle of
Mr. A, J. Grigg'of town :
"A line type of man died March
4th in the person of George Grigg.
For some time he bad been in failing
health but the end came suddenly.
Tho deceased was born in England
in 1842, where In 1880 he was mar-
ried to Miss Grace Smith and in
1871 they moved to Canada, conning
to Staite where they lived for seven
years, when they moved to a farm
in McRitlop near Walton. Here the
deceased continued to farm until he
retired, spending the net of his days
at Walton rod Seaforth,
Ton children, besides the aged
partner, now bereaved, remain, The
children
are : Mrs. Barr
ws,
Milk
River, Alta. , Mrs. Crawford, Tal-
madge, Sask. ; ,Mrs. Hudson and Mrs.
Constable, Moosejaww', Sask, hofs.
Dennison, Seaforth ; Baroid, John,
Joseph, William and Gilbert of
Moosejaw, Sask.
'Plie late Mr. Grigg was well known
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'colo ill as good
3u MCI?`illo and ;; a
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neighbor, an upright man whose eic
ample Was an InsTtiratfon. He was a
&tout Ynember of the Methodist
Church and 11 polities a.broadminded
0onnerYative, The tumoral Vehicle
Wag private ria» 1ri*llt at 13icw2, ing,"
A BROTHER PROMOTED;
Ms, AI. 13, Hare, brother of Airs,
James Brown of town, ,who is with
the Imperial forces in Rusela, has
been promoted to the rank of ser-
geant. This is the second promotion
Within a few months.
TIIE LOCAL MARKET.
Wheat, spring, 52.00.
Buckwheat 75e, "
Barley 8.5o.
Oats OOc.
Butter 884 to 37c.
Eggs 37o to 38c.
Live hogs 118.50.
ENGAGEMENT' ANNOUNCED,
Mr, and Mrs, Alexander Innes,
Clinton, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Edna L., to Mr. W.
Roy Cantelon, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Cantelon of Goderich town-
ship, the marriage to take place ear-
ly next month.
SOUTHERN TOWNSHIP LEADS,
Usborno township leads the county
in the erection of a memorial to its
fallen soldiers as a fine monument of
Italian marble, representing a sol-
dier in full equipment standing at
attention, will be unveiled on tine
28th in honor of the two soldiers
from that township who gave their
lives in the great war.
HAS BOUGHT HOUSE.
Councillor J. E. Johnson has pur-
chased the house belopging to Mrs.
F. McEwan on Isaac street, the
house now occupied by Mr. Harold
Fremlin and will occupy it as soon
as Mr. h'rentlin can get settled in
the new home which Ile has bought
for himself, on Huron street, that
known as the hessian house.
APPRECIATED,
Mr. and :Mrs. C. J. Wallis wish to
extend to their friends their sincere
thanks for the many kindnesses
shown them during the long illness
of their son, Fred..
During his illness 1trr, Graham of
the C.C.I. brought him the champion-
ship cup won at the 0.C.I. Field Day
sports last fall and also flowers from
the school, anis everybody was
thoughtful and kind.
Fred, we are glad to report, is
now improving rapidly and is able to
get out almost every (lay.
U. 5, SOLDIER HERE.
Corporal Elmer Johnston, son of
AAlr, Ed. Johnston, Iiullett township,
arrived in Clinton Saturday evening
from Trenton, New Jersey, for a
visit with his people before going to
North Dakota. Mr, Johnston be-
longs, to the 104th T.T. S. Supply Ce„
and saw active service with the U.S.
Army in France from early in the
.summer of 1917 to the end of the
war. IIe has to report at Trenton
on March 270 and expects to get
his discharge, within a month, Mr.
Johnston has another son an officer
133 the U.S. Army.
LITTLE LOCALS.
Mr. E. W. Morrison has had tine
Hydro installed in his house and
barn.
A,Ir, Adam Scott moved into town
last week and is getting nicely set-
tled in his new home on Mary St.
Mr. 'Thos. McCartney, who recently
sold his farm on the 101:13, intends
coating into 1 Clinton. We bid; hint
welcome to our city. r
Chief Bert Fitzsimons is on his job
this week and it looks as if he would
1111 the bill quite all right. Here's
success to him.
Miss Norma Bentley is supplying at
the Doherty Pianos during the ab-
sence o.f Miss Bartlill, who is boli-
daying.
Mr. T. Britton has taken the shop
beside Wilken's Shoo shop and Is
fitting it up and will do repairing,
plumbing, etc.
Mr, W, J; Coats, who has been re-
siding on Ontario street, has, pur-
chased a house from Mr. Alex Cud -
more on James street.
The W:C.T.U, will meet in the lec-
ture room of Wesley church on Fri-
day afternoon when Mayor Cooper
will address them upon the outlook
for prohibition.
A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.
A very, happy event took place
Saturday evening last, March 15th,
when Mr. and Mrs, George Jackson
celebrated the twentieth anniversary
of theii wedding. The guests, who
numbered about seventy were present
item London, Ailsa Craig, Clande-
boyo and other places,
In the dinning room, which. was
prettily decorated with lilies, carna-
tions and daffodils, a sumptuous wed-
ding feast was spread, Messrs, A. R.
Mitchell and Fred Thompson catering
to the wants of the guests. After-
wards au le of hours were
cP Ppleas-
antly spent at cards. Mrs, E.
Schoenhals carried off , the first
Prize while, Mr, A, R. Mitchell was
Warded the consolation prize,
Sergt. Neal of Loudon rendered a
couple of solos in a pleasing manner
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during evening.
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oIethere,
rs okson Were Mr.and M, J
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ciplents of many beautiful gifts of
chine and cut glass, The party
broke lip about miclnigltt, everyone
declaring their; host aid hostess ideal
entertainers and *billing theta Many
*.appy arrilrorsat les,
COMING IIOME THIS EVENING.
.qiniSSEMSAAMS:MISNART&VAS.WOWIOSPei#
P Pte. Macdonald 10 expected home on
the 0.08 train from Toronto this even,
frig,
DIL^D SUDDENLY,
As we go to pros we learn of the
death, which took place this niorniug,
of Mrs, D. N. Watson. She had not
been well for some time but her death
WAS most unexpected, Sympathy is
felt for the bereaved husband and son,
ANOTHER 1513 131011 HOME.
The local Oddfeliows held a little
informal reception on Tuesday, even-
ing, after the regular meeting, 10
honor of Mr. N. Davies, who, return-
ed from overseas last week. Refresh-
ments were served, speeches made
and a nice, social time generally Was
enjoyed.
PAPER COLLECTION,
The Girls' Auxiliary intends making
a collection of rags, rubbers and pap-
ers very shortly .and would ask flus
public generally to prepare for this.
Papers are to be securely tied in con-
venient bundles, magazines and books,
in separate parcels, rags and rubbers
to be in bags. The date of the col-
lection will be announced next week.
N. DAVIES HOME FROM FRONT.
Pte. Newton Davies, son of Mr.
and Mrs, George Davies of Huron
street, arrived 'home from overseas
on Saturday evening last. Pte. Das -
les enlisted' with the Hurons and has
been in France. for a year or more.
He escaped without serious wounds
but was in hospital for a time, last
fall owing to a sprained ankle and a
slight wound In his hand.
BANQUETTED AND TOASTED,
On Monday evening, after most of
the others had gone, the officers and
teachers of Wesley S.S., sat down
together to supper, it being a sort of
a farewell banquet to Mr. Madden,
who had taken a keen interest in the
work since coming to town. Atter
supper Mr. Rorke and other members
of the staff made short speeches, ex-
pressing regret at the intended de-
parture of Mr. Madden from C'lintai.
Also Mrs, Madden gave a reading,
much --to the delight at all present.
Altogether it was a nice social Lour,
A SOLDIiR BEREAVED. -
Mrs. Murray AlcEtvan received word
the other day of the death of her
sister-in-law, which took place in
England after a short illness. Her
brother, David Ross, who enlisted at
Brantford and went overseas with
the first Canadian contingent, had
married in England and was all
ready to sail for home with his young
wife and babe when the wife was
stricken with influenza, to which she
succumbed, Mr. Ross wrote that lie
would leave his six -months' old child
with his wife's parents and would
come home as soon as possible.
Holmesville
Mr. and Mrs. W. Pickard go up to
Blyth tomorrow evening to attend
an entertainment given by the W. G.
7'. U., when prizes will be given for
elocution and singing. Mr. and Mrs.
Pickard, we understand, are to act
as judges in one of the contests,
Bagfield
Mrs, Buchan of Durham is the
guest of her daughter, Airs. (Dr.)
Woods.
Miss Ada Rouatt returned home
Tuesday after, spending the past
week at Detroit.
Died, in Stanley township, on Mon-
day, March 17th, Grace Galbraith,
youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Marks, aged one year anti
six months.
A public meeting of the cieizens of
the village, and vicinity was held in
the town hall on Friday evening last
to•take into consideration the ques-
tion of, a inemorial to our fallen
heroes. Owing to , the roads and
weather very few turned out, The
chair was taken by the reeve and
the meeting was opened and a dis-
cussion in which several took part
giving their views on the matter bub
it was thought best to adjourn this
meeting till a later date to enable
more of our citizens to be present,
and a motion \vas made adjourning
the meeting till Tuesday evening,
March 25111, at 8 o'clock.
Varna
llr, Geo. Beatty macre a business
trip to London on Monday last,
lAlrs, .Ell, Wanless is spending a
few weeks with Airs, Turnbull of
Seaforth.
Mr, and Mrs. John Reid of Hantll-
bon were home to attend the theorist
of late Miss Micky.
the a e
Mr, and Mrs. Tugs returned home
after spending the week in London,
Mr, 3, T. Held has hail his • house-
hold effects removed to Clinton,
where he has bought out a grocery
business. Mr. and Mrs. Roid and
Welly will be greatly missed from
oar bug,
MissrColefnan has got back to her
school duties after being absent for
over two inontlts owing to illness.
1411, Joe Piigtim left this week
for the Waif after ape/Wing a few
Menthe With, his parents hare,
Lieut. W. J. Doherty, R C.A.
a former Clinton boy, who served at
Gallipoli, Salonilci and in Egypt,
Serbia and on tine western front and
who has a Military Cross with bar,
the Cruix do Guerre and also a Ser-
bian Order, Mr. Doherty spent a
few days in town since. returning
home, when old friends were much
pleased to see him,
Btsnleg Township
Glad to report that Mr. James
Boyce, who has been seriously ill
for some time, is able to go around
again and is intproving,nicely.
ilIr, Wm. Rohner of the Brownson
line had the misfortune to . lose a
valuable cow on Monday last,
Mr. Wm. Taylor has got settled in
his new home on the Reid farm
which he purchased a short time ago.
Rev. Mr. Johnston and Rev, Mr.
Wilson exchanged pulpits on Sunday
last, Mr. Johnston taking the service
in Goshen church and Mr. Wilson tak-
ing that r
h
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t a o£ Varna na c arch
Quito a number who did not have
the phones in on the 'Goshen Line
have had, them installed lately,
Air. Clifford Keys purchased a
good Shorthorn cow from Mr. Bert
Peck on Monday last for which he
Paid a good figure. Clifford has an
eye for good stock and always buys
the best.
Sorry to know that Mr. James
Keys is laid tip with a very severe
cold but hope For his speedy recovery,
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Goderich Township
Mr, Warwick Cole returned last
week after a visit of some weeks
with friends io Fenton, Flint and De-
troit,
Mr. Ben Rathwell has succeeded in
selling his beans at a very, fair
price, so we understand. They were
a good sample.
Mr. Lewis Anderson has been busy
buying cattle for the Toronto market:
On Friday afternoon , last, Mr,
.Jacob Marshall's house on the Bay-
field line was totally destroyed by
fire, with all its contents, Mr. Mar-
shall was away at the time and his
sister had lighted a fire in the front
part of the Mouse and then had gone
out to the barn to attend to some
chores. Shortly afterwards she not-
iced fire and smoke issuing from the
house and she ran up to see what
could be done. Unfortunately the
fire had got too much headway to al-
low of much being saved. The school
pupils nearby rushed to the scene
and the neighbors. were soon on hand
but practically nothing was saved,
There was a small insurance. The
farm belongs to Airs. Jowett of
Bay Bold,
A municipal welcome was given Pte.
Cox, who recently returned from ov-
erseas, at the home of 'his father,
Mr. R. Y. Cox, on Saturday week,
About , one hundred people were
present and a most enjoyable even-
ing was spent. A program was giv-
en, Reeve Trewartha and other
members of the council, gave address-
es also Rev, Mr. Anderson, and
Messrs, McClure, Sterling and Mc-
Evoy, Messrs. Geo, Monk and Chas.
Cox contributed violin selections,
Mr. James Sterling sang, Miss Pearl
Edwards, Miss Marion McDougall
and Miss Pearl 'Potter each contribut-
ed readings. The guest of the even-
ing spoke also, thanking his friends
for the hearty welcome given hire
and spoke of the One part taken b.Y
the Canadians, seine of whom would/
never conte back, The ladies had
provided a Very tempting lunch which
Was greatly enjoyed. The company
broke up with the singing of the
national anthenm,
The Young Ladies' Patriotic So-
ciety had a tea in the lecture room
of 5t. James' church cm Wednesday
afternoon Last,
Mr. '0. W. McCartney of the 18th
concession has sold ifs farm of
eighty acres to Mr. David Easotn, the
price being somewhere between five
and six thousand dollars,, This will
give, Mr. )✓asoma farm of nearly
two hundred acres, the new place
being situate quite.,near the farm o*
which he lives, only ono farm boiig
between. The new tarn is ,well im-
proved and contains a brick Hersh
and good barns. Possession will be
given this spring, The riei 1b
ors will
lie very sorry to have Mt, and Mrs.
McCartney leave the locality, They,
w111 probably settle in Clinton,
Mr, and Mrs. David 0burchllt atatt
family and If We Elsie i;'argitson 3 at-
tended Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Ncble's
siivelr aunit.ercary on Prigla7 last,