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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1924-05-01, Page 1WHOLE SERIES, VOLUME 46. SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, TN- URSDP Y, MAY ° I.= E93' Dillners andSuppers Regularly a s-. qq �Yt �� � ches atrl+.11 a 'F OUR HOME 'MADE SPECIALTIES Prices Reasonable !yinia , i t r t Confectioner al:.d Restaurant alTtt HUTCHISON'S for GROCERIES SOAP DEAL BARGAIN— NO. 1.. ---One each Sunlight, Lifebuoy, Rinso and' Lux 25c Regluars 36; all for r... NO, 2,-=1 k'.&G. White Naphtha Soap lc 1 Guest Ivory Soap Sc 2 Packages Ivory Soap Flakes 25c ALL FOR 31c SAURKRAUT, Libby's, special 25; fr 'SEEDLESS NAVAL ORANGES, per clot BLOOD ORANGES, per doz. TANGERINES, per dot 20c 2Sc 35c 20c NO. 2 and BROKEN SODAS, 3 LBS. FOR 25 c TEA, -Black or Mixed, Hutchison's, 2 LBS. $1 n30 Black, or mixed, Hutchison's', per lb.70c. Black or Mixed, finest broken Orange Pekoe 85c Any of these you will find a good 'buy. McLAREN'S BAKING POWDER is a winner. Each can contains a coupon. Five or ten coupons get a beautiful china cup and saucer. VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS we have, If we haven't what you want we will send for it, DUTCH SETS are scarce. Se- cure yours early. POWDERED AMMONIA 10c or 3 for 25c We have a particularly good brand in Klenzine, WANTED.—First Class Dairy Butter and CLEAN Fresh Eggs. Market value of DIRTY eggs is the same as CRACKED eggs F. llutchison- PHONE 166 Baseball Bat For a ,short time we will give free a -Boys' Hardwood Base Ball Bat with every,. Pair of Boys', Youth's roma Little Gents' ,ShseS: • 'Good values in Boys' Youths' and Little - Gents' Shoes from •- $1.85 to $4,00 If you have sore, tired feet, get John McPherson & Co.'s Special SteelArch' constructed shoe m5 at. .. Cushion' Shoe Oxfords and Strap o" Slipperst4. at.......... Freda SEAFORTA CHURCH CARD. Seaforth Methodist Church, -Sab- bath services, 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. Sun- day school, 2.30 p.m. Pastor, Rev. R. Fulton Irwin. • Pastor at both services .:.,.r the morninga Sacramental , --aptism and Reception service 1.4,, be held. Let all church tnec+I;,:tot=s be present. In the evening> ie"subject will be "Why Some ^ ;cept and Others Rejeot the Bib -r. 1 Needless Epense, A travelling man tells of an incid- ent he observed in one of the towns of Georgia. He was seated in the waiting room when a typical negro of the backwoods type appeared at the ticket window and asked the ag- ent for a ticket to Macon. "Straight or return ?" asked the agent. "Straight' ,or rehire ?" asked the: negro, Yes," continued the agent, straight ticket will take you to Macon only, and a return ticket will bring you back here." The negro understood at once. !Man," he shouted, "How come yo' think I wants a return ticket when I's already heah ?" Corns are caused by the pressure of tight boots, but no one need he troubled with them long when so simple a remedy as Holloway's Corn Remover is available. Wise and experienced mothers know when their children are troub- led with worms and lose no •time in applying Miller's Worm Powders, a most effective vermifuges It is ab- solute in clearing the system of worms and restoring those healthy conditions without which there can be no comfont for the child, or hope of robust growth. It isa most trustworthy worm exterminator. LITTLE SON DIES. Much sympathy is expressed in town with Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson, London in the sudden death on Saturdaymorning of their 'little son, William Wayne, who was two years old on March 13th. "Billy," as he was knownby tow his friends town, had spenta fewdays in townn with is mother visiting cher parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Merrier, quite re- cenfly and was a very bright child. He was attacked with convulsions from the effect of teething trouble, and passed away suddenly at their home, 16 Evergreen avenue, London. Mr. and Mrs,-Merner and family at- tended the funeral on Sunday,;inter- meat being made in Mount Pleasant cemetery. PRINCESS CHRYSANTHEMUM The operetta presented by the Catholic Women's League in Car- dno's hall on Tuesday evening re- flected much credit on the local ta- lent which took part. If was direct- edby, Miss E. M Drake, of Arthur, who has been here thep ast two weeks arranging the cast. The beau- tiful dances were the production of Miss Drake. The hall was well filled on Tuesday night and the play was repeated Wednesday night. The de- corations and lighting reflected much credit on Mr. John Broderick who was in charge of this work. The programme consisted of -three acts and between acts. Mrs, Frank Carlin gave very pleasing solos which re- ceived deserved applause. The work of the cast was so well done that comparisons would be invidious. Mr. J. F. Daly made as good an Emperor a5 he is a Ford salesman; Mrs, Frank Sills was a very bewitching princess and Mr. F Sills as So -Tru, Mr, J. Fitzgerald, as Top -Not and Mr. T. Flannagan as So-Sli took .their parts perfectly Mr. Joe Sills captured the house as Saucer -Eyes in his Kitten's Tale, Miss Margaret Horan was a very entrancing Moonbeam, who was heard with pleasure in "Path of Love." Mrs. Leo Fortune sang "Lullaby -Land" in splendid voice, Mrs, J. O'Connell was accompanist, It is to be hoped that Seaforth wfll be afforded more opportunities - of hearing this splendid array of local talent in the future. JOHN' A. WILLIAMS. The death occurred at 'his home in Zurich on Saturday, April 26th, of John A. Williams, late postmaster of Seaforth, after a long illness. De- ceased was horn in Quebec and as 0 young man came to Dashwood where he entered the einploy of Mr. Freid, with whom be learned the flour milling business, I -Is there married Miss }Istist, to whom there bora three sons, Leslie and Robert, of Zurich. and Calnan, of Buffalo, and three daughters, Ethel and Eva, of Zurich, and Laura, of the West. Later Mr. Williams and his brother- in-law, Mr. Ehnes, bought the •flour mill at Zurich, now conducted by his sons. In 1912 Mrs. Williams died and in 1913 be was appointed post- master in Seaforth, which position lie held until last fall ill health forced him to resign and he returned to Zurich. The funeral was held on Wednesday, interment 'being made in the Bronson line cemetery, HL LEAGUE. EPWORT League was in charge of the Cit ,izensltip- department, the chair being occupied by Mr. Oliver Elliott, A splendid address was given by Mr. William. Hartry on "The Honey Bee" followed by a number of lantern slides illustrating various varieties of flowers. Mr. Hartry gave many in- teresting suggestions for the floral gardener. A piano °eizition was gi- ven by Miss vargaret Armstrong, and a dtre en -in -Misses Dorothy Frost a '..'i orma Hableirk. REUNION NOTES. The committe wish to thank the citizens for the immense number of photos handed in and the success of this particular part of the celebration photos, A few is now .assured,spec- ially n ever, have not as desired, 1 ow yet put' in an appearance. They are pictures of the old town hall, the red mill, the old skating rink that stood near the flax mill on Goderich street east, the little church on the corner of West William street, one block off Goderich street, etc. Just hand in any of tbees photos and see the com mittee smile. Replies received during the week: J, M, McLean, Unity, Sask., Samue Chesney, Cartwright, 'Man, Jack Staples, Regina, and Robert Logan, Regina. Bob says, "0 gosh, how I would like to go back arid see all the old boys•and girls, but Andie, I can- not stand the travel like I once did. The invitation touches me with the desire to respond and should I 'at tempt the trip I will be in good hands all the way'as there are quite a number from around here going back. My very' beat wishes for the success of the celebration." Complete railway information will be. sent out with the .programmes directly after the meeting of the rail- way passengers associations on May 6th. The executive will ..complete ar- rangements for the turf club grounds, grand stand, etc., at their meeting on Monday evening next and also select a date for the• Murless players who Will put on their new play in aid of the 'reunion, in Cardno's hall. The exact date will be given in next week's 'papersand by posters. Watch for the date. "BELS•IAZZAR.", Seldom have the people of Sea - forth been afforded t en a o rd cd a more pleasant nt p eveningthan Friday night on rday n ght last when the Blyth 'Cliora. "Society •pre- sented in Cardnc'e Hall the sacred -moo ;seo ags „•.tezzeyslag„ 'memo prised 50 people and the parts were well taken. Mrs. Hawkins as Nito- cris, the queen regent, is possessed of a very beautiful voice of re- markable pureness and power, and Miss Sara Milne, who took the double role 'of Queen Antonia and Shelonith, wife of Zeru'bha'bel, the Jewish governor, Miss Milne has a charming manner and splendid voice }order fell control, and her interpre- tation of two difficult parts was very fine, producing very tense thrills in the audience. .She received splendid Support by other, members, Mr. S. Leslie. who took ;the part of Daniel, and Mr, R, M. McKay as Belshaz- zar, left nothing to be desired; Mr. Leith made a splendid King Cyrus, The` play consists of five acts. The firstact shows King Belshazzar, the reckless king of Babylon, and court- iers in the queen's garden. In the next act the despair o f the Jews in h f Tts p captivity is depicted in the choruses. The third scene in this act whs the. iiu,st impressive of the play andlittle Myra, child of Zeruhbabel, by her acting, held the <audience. spell- bound as she sang "Soon, Dearest Mother." Act four, in Cyrus' camp, where the Persian king was met by Zerubbabel and arrangements made to open the gates. Act five in the banquet hall, gave fine scope 'to the voices of the cast, and the costumes were displayed with pleasing effect, 'The play ended with the entrance of the Persians and the slaying of Belshazzar, according to the reading of the handwriting on the wall, The proceeds amounted to $184. WALTON.' Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Davidson, Mr. Robert McLaughlin and Miss Mc- Laughlin, of. Vrroxeter, spent 'Sunday at the home of Mr• and Mrs, J. H. McLaughlin. Mrs. Ed. Case and family, of Eg- mondville spent Easter holidays at the home of Mr, ;Thos, Beatty, of McKillop. Miss Lilly Knoxt of Seaforth, spent the week -en il with her sister,. Mrs, Robert McCltire, McKillop, The many friends of Mrs. John Grieve will be sorry to hear she is not improving in health very rapid- ly. The fine spring weather on the past week Inas enabled farmers to get along with the seeding rapidly. The majority of them will finish this week„and the planting of corn and roots will be the next on the pro- gramme. Mr. E. R. Wigle, M.P.P., of Godes rich, was in our burg last week looking after the interests of the Hydro commission., Presentation to the. Ryan Family,- On Friday evening last seventy-five friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ryan to spend a social evening with them •before their departure, Mr. Ryan having sold his farm to Mr, George Patterson, of this logality, who gets possession the first of May. Mr, Ryan leaves this week for Nor- thern Ontario, Mrs. Ryan will reside for a time with Mrs. Kline, at St. Marys, and Miss Ellie Ryan will con- tinue her position in Wingham. Dur- ing the evening presentation was made to Mrs. Ryan of a gold rosary, Miss Ellie Ryan, a club bag and Mar- tin, gold cuff links the gifts being presented by Mrs. Thos. Archibald, Miss Ellie Rowland and Mr, David Sholdice respectively, and the ad- dress was read by Mr. Ed. Rowland, as follows: Dear Mrs. Ryan, Miss Ellie, and 'martin,—We have taken the pleasure of gathering here this evening to spend a few social hours with you before your departure from our com- munity. You have taken a promin- ent part in our social life and have always been ready to help in time of trouble, Mrs. Ryan will long be remembered as one •of the earliest and highly esteemed residents of the We cannot vicinity.express in words our regret at your leaving us and have therefore chosen these little gifts to tell you'in another way and as a remembrance of the friends and neighbors you have left at Walton,. We kindly ask, your acceptance of these tokens and extend our best wishes for your every success and happiness in your future lives. We. are, Thos. Archibald,: Edward Row- land:.” Following the .address the _gather- ing joined in singing, "Smite, Smile, Smile." McKILLOP, Theuu YA ppeople of Cavan ohtn^ch' g held their .regular meeting in the church on Sunday evening. Mr. Dodds, presided and read the Scrip- ture lesson, Prayer was offered by Miss Bessie Blanchard. The. topic, "How Jesus Lived 'and Served," was taken by Miss, Helen Alexander. Mr. Irvin Trewarthit gave a reading on Jesus 'Serving in Answer to Prayer, and Miss Margaret Cuthill a reading On the,Love'of Christ. Other read- ing were gievn by the Misses Edna Johnston, Marion Scarlett, and the Messrs. Thos. Blanchard and Neil Montgomery. Soft corns are difficult to eradi- cate, but Holloway's Corn Remover will draw them out painlessly. WINTHROP. The box social and dance held by the football club in ethe Orange hall was very successful. The programme opened by a chorus singing the "Maple Leaf Forever." Musical sel- ections were given by •the Misses acksoe and Logan, of Blyth o n the y , banjo, ukefele and guitar and violin and Mrs. W. C. Bennett on the piano, which was very much appreciated, Recitations weregiven -by Miss Bessie Blanchard, Neil. Montgomery,, Jacle Montgomery, Wm. Kinney and Arthur Beacom; violin selections by Mr. Ilroome with Miss Annie Broome et the piano; 'Highland fling dancing ,by little Isabel Eaton; a song by Mr. Melvin Blanchard and Miss Della Broome, fife selections by Mr, Wm. Kinney.: 'After the programme the boxes were sold, Mr. John Bullard acting as auctioneer. The boxes all went for a good price and the ladies are to 'bit congratailated for the inter- est they took in preparing the boxes to help the boys along and we hope they are as successful in the future. The proceeds amounted to $42,00 'Ir. Wm, Kinney acted as chairman Mrs. McDonald, widow of Angus and did splendidly. The mut is for s McDonald, who died at the home of. her daughter Mrs, Fred Cook, 1090 Vrenwood avenue, Detroit. Mrs. Mc- Donaldwas about seventy-five years of age, and had resided in Detroit ever since .the death of her husband, who passed away quite suddenly while in Aylmer, where his duties as collector for the St. Thomas Journal The teachers and students have all had called him, Mrs. Charles Lay - returned to their duties after spend- tun, of Hamilton and formerly of ing the Easter' vacation at their Seaforth, and Mrs. Whitfield Crich, homes, of Tuckersmith, are also daughters of Mrs. McDonald. The remains were buried Saturday at St. Th'o.mas, Rev. D. C. Soilless pastor of alma street Presbyterian church, of which congregation the family was promin- ently identified while in the city, had charge of the services. TUCKERSMITH. S.S. No, 7 Report, --The following is the report for s o S.S.SNo. T t •ker- 7 to p Tucker - smith for fbe Easter examinations. All the pupils tried examinations on all their. subjects. The figures are percentage: Sr, IV.—Jean Webster 78, George Black 3 7, :Margaret rre To st 70, Iso- bel Cameron 60, Pearson Charters 60, Sr. III,—Isabel Forrest 80, Mona 77 McGregorEdward g , Boyes 67, Jr. III.—Helen Thompson 70, Mar- garet Broadfoot 66, Arthur Thomp- son 54. Sr. II.—Lloyd McGee' 74, B'e'th Forrest 65, The first class are promotedto the junior second. Alister 'Broadfoot 92 1-3 p.c., James McGregor 92, James Black 87, Bill Forrest 82. The, primer class are promoted' to the ,junior first. Mary Forrest 85 plus, Elinor, Broadfoot 85, Marion Thompson 75, During April James McGregor had one mistake, and Alister Broadfocit two mistakes in daily spelling, -- Mary McNaughton, Teacher. received of death Word was rece d the datl t of dancing was voluntary, Those tak- ing part were Messrs, Adrian Hogg, Hiram Shannon, Russel Bolton, C. Broome Misses Jackson and Logan, with Misses Annie Broome and Edna Johnston at the piano. Door keepers were W. C. Bennett and Wm, Tre- wartha, Jr, l,Ir. Jake Broome has moved into his new residence south of the vil- lage, Mrs. Potter and family, of .Crap brook, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bennett last week, Mr, Harry Hart has the contract of building the new school at Wal- ton. The Ladies' Aid and W.M.S. hold their 'next meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles Dolmage, Wednesday afternoon, May 7th. Misses Margaret and Jean Holland spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs. Harold S nalldou, of Cranbrook. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. John 'Shannon is under the doctor's care from the effects of a sore eye, Mr. W. C. Bennett has purchased a new Ford truck. The Late Mrs. Cook.—After having attained the grand old age of ninety- four years, Mrs, Hartman Cook died on Monday April 28th. She had not been in good 'health for some time, having suffered a stroke some 'years ago, but was confined to bed only two weeks before her death and she possessed sight, hearing and voice to the end. Born in Sebringville, Ont., she married the late Hartman. Cook and in 1853 moved to Auburn, later coming to the eighth concession of McKillop. Mrs., George Eaton had been caring for her the past two years. Her husband died thirty-five years ago, and she was predeceased by her daughter Mary (Mrs. Tre- wartha) twenty-one years ago and Annie (Mrs. Dunbar of Bruce Mines, Algoma) four years ago. There is also one son William, of Yorkton. Man. Mrs. Zack. McSpadden, of MoKi'lIop, is a granddaughter. The funeral was held on Tuesday to the Maitlandbank cemetery, Rev. J. A. Ferguson conducting the services. The pallbearers were Messrs Alonzo Sperling, Reuben Hart, John Bullard, Wm. Kinney, Geo. Little. Thos, Shannon. Mrs, Gortner and two sons and two daughters, of Sebringville, were here for the funeral School Report—The following is the school report of S.S. No. 10, Mc- Killop for the month of April, based on examinations and the month's work. The figures are percentages IV.—Stewart Dolmage 76, Annie Broome 74. Sr. III. -Margaret Pe - thick 86, Jack Montgomery 80, Ma- bel Pethick 69. Jr. IIL—Isabel Ea- ton 79, Evelyn Campbell 70, Sr. II.— Wilson Little 84, Wilson Campbell 69. Jr. IL—Margaret Montgomery 94, Russell Dolmage 77, Harold Pe - thick 71, Roy Dolmage 61, Willie Dolmage 51, Willie Campbell 51 (equal). I—Leslie Dolmage, Blanche Pethick.—Edna M, Jamieson. Teach- er. MANLEY Mr: Mike McLaughlin' , and Mr. Stephen returned home from Cobalt, where they spent the winter with the gold miners and report everything is booming. They intend to return again as soon as the busy season is over here. Mrs. W. J. McKay has returned to town to remain with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. 'Eckert for few clays, and than . she . will go to Guelph to visit friends before she re- turns to her home in Seattle. Seeding operations are abont com- pleted as the weather was ideal. bif vegetation is slow on account of the cool weather and no warm rains, STAFFA. Mr. F. Golding and family, Strat- ford, and Mr. Wnt. Golding, Sea - forth, were Sunday visitors. Miss Vera liambly has returned to the Seaforth Collegiate to write off somiesubjects which were missed last year. • Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay McKellar lost their eldest child on Monday. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of death. The funeral took place on Tuesday, CONSTANCE. Mrs. James Attwood, of Blenheim, arrived here last Tuesday night to visit her sister, Mrs. John Mann, who has been very sick, Mrs. Toni Pollard is spending a few days with relatives in Clinton. • :1Ir. Joseph Riley has purchased a Ford car from Mr. Levis, of Clin- ton. Mrs, Wm. Moore, of Toronto. is at present spending a few weeks with her sot, Mr. Will Moore. The death occurred last Tuesday of Leslie Hazzelwood,' small son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hazzelwood of Hul- lett. The little' boy was never very strong and has been confined to his bed for the last three weeks. His illness started with an abscess in the gloms and was lanced by a doctor, but the poison slowly went through his system. The little lad was a fa- vorite with all who knew him and will be missed by bis playmates. The funeral was held last Thursday to the Clinton cemetery. The pall - hearers were Messrs. Peter Dunlop, Leslie Knox and the two Fairservice boys, The little boy was ten years and a few months old. "Of such is the 'Kingdom of Heaven,' VARNA, Since the roads have dried up the ears and the heavy trucks are mov- ing and the dust has to fly. Rev. and Mrs. - Durant and family motored to Port Stanley and spent a few clays with Mrs. Durant's sister, s y The monthly meeting of the W.A. t re. will be held at the home of Mrs. F. Mr. James Downey, i -,f Detroit, is Weekes Thursday afternoon. visiting here. Miss E, 'Mosso') spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Downey and her sister, Mrs. Jas. Stephenson, on daughter Ann, kMr. and Mrs,. illiam the Goshen line. J.'tleary spent 7lteeday at WGradua- The many friends of Mrs. 1,V. R, tion in Landon, Johnston will be .glad to hear she is Miss Mildred McGrath returned on able to be around again. Miss Marie Welch has returned again to her duties as teacher after a week's vacation. Mr. Gordan Hayter has engaged with Dr. Moffatt for a time, Miss Pearl Layton has returned to her duties as teacher in Brussels, also Miss Ruby Taylor has returned to her duties as teacher in Guelph. Great excitement is caused by ex- tensive sucker fishing. bir. and Mrs, Chas. S'telck spent e. ds in the Easter holidays with. frt n Y Windsor, ANSI, 00,02,1111,10,1 ISSUE NUMBER id, URACY Is the only thing that we accept when fitting your eyes with glasses. The examination must be correct; the lenses ground exactly to your refraction and frames perfectly fitted, "becom- ing" . and comfortable. We specialize in diffi- cult cases, Our fees are commensurate with our service. Fred.S.Savauge Jeweler and Optician Seaforth Phones, 194, Res. 10 ?Dr. Ross Savauge, Optometrist, ST. COLUMBAN. Graduates at London Hospital,— "Be loyal to your Alma Mater, her traditions and the lessons you have learned from het; be loyal and en- thusiastic in your work," Such was the counsel given by the Vicar Gent eral Mons. O'Connor, to the gradu- ating class of St. Joseph's hospital training school at the annual gradua- tion exercises witnessed by an audi- ence Tuesday night last that packed St. Peter's hall to the doors. The nurses sat white gowned and white capped, their arms full of flowers. The graduates, twenty in number, were seated on the stage, which was hung in white and gold bunting, car- ried out also in the lovely clusters of sunset roses tied with wide stream- ers of gold satin ribbon which each nurse carried, and tee the ribbons binding each diploma. Among the graduating class from this district were Miss Rose Storey, Miss Esther Firth, Stratford, and Miss Agnes Downey. St. Columban. Mss Evelyn McGrath returned to her school in Bamberg. Mr. Thhomas Holland spent Easter veek h MORRIS. The reports of the death of Emma Patterson, beloved wife of Wesley Searle, 9th line, came as a sad shock to the community. She had under- gone an operation for the removal of gall stones at Kitchener hospital last week and was supposed to be Making favorable progress when the collapse.: came and she passed, away on .Sunday, April 206. Remains were brought to her late home, north half, lot 20, con. 10, Morris, from where the funeral took place Wednesday afternoon of last week, to Brussels cemetery. Rev. A. C. Tiffin, Blythe .conducted the service. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Patterson, I-Iullett township, a was married to her 'bereft partnes in September, 1918,' In addition - to her husband, 'a - three-year-old son, George Allan, is, left motherless. Three surviving brothering are Wm., Chicago, and Robt. and Alex., Hul- lett, and the three sisters are Mrs. R. Pratt, Moncrieff; Miss Hannah, Minnesota; U.S., and Miss Edith, at Home, Deceased was in her 29th Year and her early demise is a source of sincere regret amongst her wide circle of friends. The bereaved are _deeply •sympathised with in their un - rooked for sorrow, Mr. Searle had returned from Kitchener Friday with hopes of the speedy recovery of his wife, hence the departure., came as a great 'shock to.tbe'home. Monday to her sch,ol in Bamburg. The Shamrock football team has been recently organized and are busy preparing fur the season, Seeding is now the order of the day. Miss Mary McQuaid spent Easter tinder the parental roof. Miss Marian Litt is visiting her aunt, Miss L. Darling, The Literary Society will hold the closing meeting on Wednesday night of this week, April 30. ' Mr. James Downey, of Detroit, and Mr.John, J ohnMitchell, of spent the past week with their aunt, Mrs Wm, Dorsey. Mr, James Nolan wears a smile since his wife presented him with a brand new baby boy. LONDESBORO. Mrs, John Fingland, who has been visiting relatives in Toronto for the past two weeks, returned to her home on Monday. Mr. Willie= Brigham has been laid up with blood poisoning in his hand for the last week' but is gra- dually recovering. We hope to hear soon of his complete recovery. Mrs. hicks, of Centralia, was tate guest of Mr. attd Itlrs, Alex. Wells, over the- week -end. Bright' Young Lad Taken. --We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mas- ter Leslie Hazzelwood, which oc carred here last Tuesday noon, Les- lie had never been in the 'best: -of health, heart trorble being the cause. Although it was hoped on account of his youth he might regain strength, but deatli claimed its victim. Much sympathy is extended to the bereav- ed parents and family in the loss of one so dear. blossom. When we Sec the precious W That we tended 'with such care, Rudelytaken from our bosom, How our hearts almost despair, Roundthe little grave we linger; Till the setting stun is low;' Feeling all our hopes 'have perished With the fiower we cherished so,