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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1928-04-19, Page 1• When Aeriil wads arrive ,And the soft rains are here, Some morning by the roadside These gipsy folk appear 'We never see their coming, (However sharp our eyes: WHOLE Sl;1RIES,"yQL, 50, No, 16. DINERS and SUPPERS Regularly liOT LUNCHES at all hours 'OU:R .HOME MADE S'PECJALTII3S Prices Reasonable-.4k,Th TheOlympia' Confectionery and Restaurant CHURCH CARD. North Side United Church. --Pastor, Re- f Rev, W. P. Lane, B.A. 0 Pieces, nnSundaY, Apxil 22net, " a, tn,Pub- sic Worship, Subject. "A blind Re - S, S,' and Bible Class APANESE HAND PAINTS CHINA. -Wall Pockets, Vases Cream and Sugar Sets, Ash Trays Trinket Trays, Pin Trays, Salt an J,'eeper Shakers, Candle Sticks, Bon Bon Dishes, Etc. Tod much to store until Christmas, Out the go until APRIL 1S, at SOC PIECES FOR ,,ACC uy YOUR EASTER NOVELTIES '1 Btrthda Favors :boys and Christmas pre- sents sents'now and save HALF P,RIGE cLaren's . Gelatine, -. regular 25c Moly 19c. altos 4 imperial pints of: j elly) D 7 'p mo Public Worship, Subject, "The First Question, Satan's." d EAS.: --Get the habit as so many are doing, of using our BULK TEAS. We can give you far better values in bulk tea than in Standard -Pack- age Teas for the simple reason that so `much is spent in advertising pack- age teas (in some cases as"much as 40; per' cent.) .- AKE HERRINGS; -In brine are perhaps best to buy.now when wea- ther;is getting -warmer. Per doz, 35c TERNATIONAL-STOCK FOOD. '-We are sole agent for Seaforth and now is the time when stock needs toning up and hens need Poultry Panacea or ,;Louse Killer. F..D. [UUTCHISO-N. Phone Phor Phood Don't Be Late t a Westlo r Alarm C1oek 11 you in the morning. de in Canada and fully aranteed. front $1.50 to $6.25 AUTO CLOCK $3.00 and $4, 00 SEAFQRTH IN 1887. • The News is indebted to Mr. J. R. -G ovenleck,,Nerth Main Street,- for a copy of the Seaforth Sun of January 7, 1887, Looking over its pages, one gets a mental picture Of the Seaforth of 411 years ago, The Farmer's Insti- ttute of South Huron announced a meeting ,in Exeter; William Moore was secretary of the Mechanics' In- stitute; Y. M,' C. A, had roams over George- Good's grocery store;the• Caledonian Society was •planning a concert for Burns' birthday on Jan. 25th; the fire brigade had elected of- ficers for 1887 as follows:'(Geo. A. Sills, chief; J Wright, captain; S, Dietrich and Geo. Murray, lieuts; M. K. Pillman, treats.;, Alex. Broadfoot, sec. • ,r. The municipal elections were just over, in which James Beattie was, elgeted, Mayot and D. D. Wilson, Reeve, both by acclamation; Alonzo Strong was elected Deputy Reeve over Noble :fluff in a close contest;. Councillors for North Ward were, Dr. Scott, George Duncan and J. Pairley; East Ward, John Dorsey, L. Murphy and Robert Wilson; South Ward, Thomas Duncan, T. Smithsantl' W. Hawkshaw. In McKillop, lames Prays was elected Reeve by acclama- tion. In Ward 1,'John ,Bennewies de- feated Peter Tully by the Clerk's casting vote; in Ward 2 Robert Ross was elected by acclamation; in Ward 3, A 'Murchie wase elected and in Ward 4, Chas. Dodds. 'Tuckersmith. hada- township' school board in those days, the members for 1887 being Charles Mason, Joseph Atkinson, Samuel Wallace, Geo. T. McKay. The following were elected to•Tuckersmith council for 1887: Reeve Mr. Walker; Deputy Reeve, Mr. McIntosh; Coun- cillors, , Messrs. Broadfoot, McLean and Elgie. J. Pollock was elected Reeve of Bayfield. In those days High School entrance examinations were:held twice' a year and a list of 35 names of those ob- taining admission to .Sea'forth (High School is published. Rev., J. E. Howell was pastor of the Seaforth Methodist Church. `Among the advertisers were•James Pickard, dry goods; C. M. Whitney, stoves; Hoffman & 'Co., dry goods; ICiddts Stove store; Fear's Drug store; . G. Van Egmond's Sons, Seaforth woolen mills; James McLoughlin, dry goods and groceries; Robert Jam- eson, The. Golden Lion, dry goods; he Big Mill announced they had just larged their mill, and installed a A. ` esteott Jeweler T e COAL large feed stone for custom work. A. W. Ogilvie & Co., proprietors; M.`K, Pillman, tailoring; The Seaforth Roll- er Mills (late the Red Mill) operated by McBride &,Smith, formerly ,.of Strathroy; Seaforth Marble & Granite i Works, Id. Messett, Prop.; John S. Porter, furniture store; Duncan & Duncan, 'of the Montreal House and Oak Hall Gents' Furnishings; Jos. Kidd & Son, dry goods; George Good, groceries; O, C.• Willson, plows; Charlesworth and Brownell, grocers; Reid and Wilson, hardware; J. W. ale! -Sale! Sale! 'flaying decided to make a re -adjustment and change in otr business, we are placing our entire stock on, sale. This is not a clean up of old stock but a SALE of all Ladle's', Children's and Men's lines and include all. our new Spring Shoes. Our entire stock of Spring. Shoea:now on sale. F. W. WIGG BOOTS AND SHOES SEAPORTH Seaforth SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL •19, 1928. Millar, dry goods; C. 'W. Papst, store; M. Robertson furniture; rs R Milks, jewelry; Laicllaw & ley, groeerics, etc. E Latimer, .arid shoes W. J, Nor thgraves, ry; J. Herbert, painter -;Scott organs, pianos; Walter ,Thomso meal mills; Hotels Jaynes Mc south 'of railway' track; Thos. phens, The Queen's; Simpson's (late Fosters Hotel) ; legal, F. H sted, Loftus E. Dancey, f, M. Bes H, Hastings; medical, Dr, Cain Dr, Bruce Stith, Dr, Madrid; Elliott Sr Gunn, )3rucefteld, Dr, over; C. R. Cooper, auctioneer, Markets -Wheat 77c, oats 28c, bar- ley 45c, butter 14c, eggs 14e, hay, $8,50, potatoes, bush, 50c, beef $4.00 per e. r sent th I her, irty s t a n' vera n'er se I ail an' oot foo. wee, 11t's say the an' err gan 're the ng- wal the er an' Y A H OF SISTER, Phone 84. Each year as if bIr nraglc They take us •by surprise, Along the ragged woodside And smellwhiteheadssaretrnodding And twinkling in the sun, -Bliss Cannan. el A YEAR. Prov- The death occurred last Wednesday, Fair April 11, at' Yellowgrass, Sask., of bojewel- Samuel IIatuia,ChurchaStreet. sister ofM s. Bros, McAllister was born and brought up n, 94f", 1 Vi ..miles east of Winthrop, a daugh Bride, t ter of the late Mr, and Mrs. Moses ote-1 Hanna. In 1905 she left here for the Hotel West, going to Milestone, Sask., ohne- where two of her brothers had set- t, W, fled, Two years later she was mar- rbell, I ried to her now bereaved husband, td, and Han, f made hen home near Yellowgrass, Two sisters and four brothers survive: Mrs.( Meters, Fairgrove, Mich,; Mrs, T, Elieiville; Messrs, John, George end Norman Nannah at Vanguard, Sask., and Mr. San. Hanna, Seaforth. Two brothers predeceased her, Will at Winthrop and Robert in 1912 at Yel- lowgrass, The Yellowgrass Herald refers to her 'death as follows; "The Yellow Grass community is mourning the loss of one of its residents this week in the passing of Mrs. N, B. McAllister, who died Wednesday, :Ap- ril llth, at her borne nine mires west of town, ,following a long period of! illness lasting for nearly a year, at the age of 50 years and 10 months. Well known throughout the district and highly regarded by_ everyone Mrs, McAllister's passing is occasion for widespread regret as she with her hus- band have always taken •a keen in- terest in cotnntunity affairs and in- terests. Besides her sorrowing bus - band the late Mrs. McAllister leaves three children to mourn her loss, two sons and a daughter:. Curtis, Lough- lin and Arden, all at home. The fun- eral was held Friday afternoon, April 13h at 2.30 o'clock. The service was in the United Church, Rev. J. C. Hartley officiating, and interment was in the local cemetery," The following letter is also terestingi A Gran' Nicht,-To the Edito the Sun -It's a langg time shine T ye a bit screed, an' tae tell the net didna intens tae write just non alit but I saw something aboot a pa that was at Meister Hugh Grieve'' the brig, g, in•McKillop, ye ken, a thocht the writer dichta mak' a tud job o't for't was a far gra frau than he let on. Noo- ye s of a bid tae the parity myself, ae I tae tak' the lass wi' me tae, Well, we got there ab icht o'clock an''found the hoose ' folk, auld an' young, muckle an' at an' lean, were there for a nie un, an' afore I'm through yell ey got it. It wasna lang till .Forst' n' Chesney get doon the fiddles, istress J McMichael and Miss K me eboot, ye ken, got at .the or ' ye never beard ,sic music in a' ye ys. Dod I •felt- like" Toupin' tae Bin, it was sae guid. The you Ike danced like. mad till :boot t clock, what the'"guidwife o' nose gi'ed us a' a gran' supper. Aift e had a'ta'en .eneuch tae eat ink the slattern' began again, Th elpet p t awe like on h' tile, but sune stop'et tae for lib ' tae ha'e•a bit sang.'Weer, y rber-'body frae Seaforth was broc first. He sane began, an' a perfec believe there never was sic far de since the deluge, no tae say rd aboot the months. I• thocht d thraw his ain neck or he stop' e atild wives wad skirrel .whan he loo at them, an'. then they wad tau they were like tae burst. Whan t rber was dune, Jam'nie frae Bru s brocht in ane they ca'ed Rob, mink I think, an' he sang so t like sangs tae, then Johnny ga'e a gran' sang aboot some slave n it was a guid ane. Aifter he ough, Geordie ga'ed us a couple best recitations, ane was alto tidy McKay," an' the ither abo e 'desperate body, "settin' a hen. anna mine his name 'but it was ge er I tell ye. The •dancin' continue hile longer, but the young folk wa sair'forfouchteh, an' it wasna tan the maist o' them left for {tame. got tae tell ye that the auld one up the :stair the maist o' nich yin' at cairds an' dominoes ai g, an' I may as wee] say't a k't, there was a grocer body'fra forth that made an- awfoo din a games. The maist o' the youn some o' the acid `folk bein' . aw e, big Hugh cam' up the stair i wfoo hurry to get us a' tae com doon tae keep the splore up e ]anger. Noo if ye ever' saw fu ye're days it was then. Muck' dy began tae roar, an Rob, y ht ha'e heard hits in Seaforth i hadna been sleepin' vera soun. n fat Wullje an' Jammie an' Joe Brussels joined in the chorus we were a' doon.the sair. There Bob,frae Winthrop, an' Johnny the brig, Jammie'an' Johnny doon the burn, and big Hugh elf, ;Some I' didna ken, a' the s, ase' I manna forget the twa elors .tang Davie and councillor The fiddlers played bonne an' tae , the dancing: an'' hoochin' till cht'the vera stares in the wa's o' hoose were beginnin tae jingle, ie was sae fat ye ken that•he was n' like an auld horse: Muckle y loup'et till the breeks was like ' bff, an' jammle thocht that Rob gang oat o' joint. Some bit afore op'et 'I'm sure if the '"swite" as garner body ca's't been gethered her it wad bee maist driven a f it hadna been ower big ye ken., about -o'clock' we were a' air dune oot, sae we sang "Auld Syne" an'God Save the Queen," aifter wi'shin' Maister an' Mis- Grieve the greatest prosperity they geed tae the Dominion o' Sam, an, biddin' them guid, will y-mornin' we started for ]lame, leased with Hugh's. Ye're attid Geordie Mucklewham. g f th a 111 ti an da ce fo 0 h dr sk wl an ba in ly ma wo wa Th to till ba sel do dalf us mu thin his "Sa son 1 Clue a w gey till for was pia thin thin Sea the an' ham an a awe whil in a Sap mic ye The frae Sune was ower frae hims wive bach Bob. we I rho the Wutl puffi Sand tae fa wad he st fate thegit mill i Weel, gey s Lang then tress what' Uncle I say p frier', e ke on h k es a he et. sl ch he 5- a, me d' s, got 0 ot ot g .I s e g a n' e a n e e PLAY A SUCCESS. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" the play from Harriet Beecher Stowe's •immortal book, has lost none of its appeal, even in this age of radios, motor cars and airplanes, if one could judge by the reception given the presentation of this .play fn• Seaforth on Monday night, The hall was crowded to the doors, which is most unusual for road- shows of late years. The •company had two large bloodhounds with thein, MEET THURSDAY. .The Huron Presbyterial ' of - the United .Church are holding their an- nual meeting in Wingham on Thurs- day of this weelc, The principal speaker will be Mrs, Forbes, of To- ronto, who was the Dominion Board delegate to the Diamond Jubilee in Trinidad, Delegates from the United Church here to'Wingham arc Miss A, Govenoek an Mies A. Lawrence. W. M. SOCIETY. The Easter W.M.S. meeting of the United Church was held it t the school room,Thursday, April 12th. The sec- retary's and treasurer's reports were read and adopted, also a goodly num- ber of members answered the roll call. Miss A. Govenlock and Miss A,,Law- rence were appointed delegates to the lee.M:S. convention an Wingham on Thursday, 19th inst. The business' being over the meeting was in charge of Circle 4, with Mrs, Harburn pre- siding. The Bible reading, Matt. 25, was given by Mrs, Govenlock; prayer, Mrs. Howard. The Easter printed programme was followed. Quartette, "In the Garden," by Mrs. Cluff, Mrs. Burrows, Mrs, Close and Mrs. Cud more. Readings were given by Mrs, Close and Mrs. Burrows. HOME AND SCHOOL. ASSOC'N, The collection of newspapers and magazines is proceeding apace; at the time of going to press about 7 tons have been collected with parts of the town and Egmondville still to be visit- ed. I•f 12 tons can be secured the pur- chasing company will pay the freight, so if you have been forgotten please bring your contribution to the Rink or phone 308 to have it called for• The Home and School Association desire to express its appreciation of the generosity of Mr. J. F. Daly, who loaned the truck free of charge, to the three teams of men who manned the truck and to Mr. Charles Holmes, who loaned the Rink. CHOIR EVENING. The members of the choir of the North Side United Church spent a very pleasant evening at the (tome of Mr. and Mrs. R. Scarlett, Thursday, April 12. After a short rehearsal, the time was spent in"games and contests. 'A coupe of new and novel contests were introduced namely, a tasting contest and a radio contest. A dainty lunch was then served by Misses Mar- ion and Grace Scarlett, assisted by the social committee of the choir. Before leaving for home, Dr. Burrows, Vice President, on behalf of the choir, ex- tended to Mr. and Mrs. Scarlett and Emily, the hearty appreciation of the members, for their lcindness'and hos- pitality. EGMONDVILLE. An unusually interesting meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society .was, held Monday night when Kenneth Jackson gave a splendid talk on the subject, "Slang and Cheap Talk,' which was ably and fully discussed by the members. Miss Jeanette Finnigan had charge of the meeting and con- ducted the devotional exercises; Gertie Webster read the Scripture lesson and Earl Webster led in "prayer. Sadie Howatt contributed a solo and Gladys Way a piano number. During inter- ]rrfssion games were ,played. The young people are looking forward to their aniyversary occasion, April 29 and 30, when Rev. Duncan MacTav- ish, of Exeter, will conduct the Sun- day services and on , Monday night will give a lecture, entitled "The Lug- gage of Life." A program of literary and musical numbers will also be pre- sented. This promises to be a rare treat and 'the society will appreciate your interest and support, Keith Web- ster has charge of the next meeting, TUCKERSMITH. Mr. Leslie Bell and Miss Unwin, of Detroit, were visitors last week with Mr, and Mrs, Sam, Houston, Met. McGonigle. Sr. is visiting Mr. end Mrs, S. I-Ionston, Ladies Aid No, 3 met on Thursday last at the home of Mrs, 5, Houston, A PERSISTENT HEN. Mr, Adam Dodds; the genial and ef- ficient caretaker of the Scott Selene - oriel hospital building on James Street found a lovely big fresh egg in 'a lien -house on the property the other day. He plugged the opening by which a neighbor's good -intentioned hen had entered the hen -house, but ]text day was surprised to end an. other fresh egg in the nest. 1314d7 had flown in through the window in her determination to make a generous donation of eggs to the, Scott Mentor - lel Hospital, ' Y. P. LEAGUE, TChurch met onieTu�esday evening atd8 o'clock in the S.S, room. The Presid- ent, Mr. E, R. Crawford, presided over the business part of the meeting, Mr. James M, Scott, convenor of the Citizenship Department, then took the chair, t u, Ther p ograrn was as follows: Miss Annie Govenlock read a splendid paper on the topic Miss Elsie Pullen; gave a reading in her usual efficient manner, Delightful solos were rend- ered by Miss Irene Wankel and Mrs, W. Hopper. 'LATE MBS. G. MERNER. 'Tice Zurich ]Herald refers as fo Iotvs to the death of Mr. J'. J. Merner mother: "Mary Atm Bleam. was t, beloved companion of the late Go lieb Mercer, who departed this ii :April, 1924. She was born nes ort •Wayne, Indiana, August 25t, 837, and died at her home in Zuric n, Monday evening, April 2nd, 1928 flowing a period of affliction o ree months duration, and through 4 1 she was very patient' and un p m tai nng. She was most 10vh n l d tenderly nursed at'the home o r daughter and son-in-law, Mr, an. rs. Wm. Genies, Jan, 4, 1855, alt as married •to the'late G. Merne d togother they shared the joys an, rrows of life for over 68 years ey lived for two years at Zorra ar New Hamburg et 'first, then the. me to 1Blake and engaged in th reantile business for 12 years, whe y located on the Metner homestea. the Bronson line for 40 years, afte. ice time they came to Zurich ere father died. Seven sons an ee daughters were given them; on ughtcr died in infancy.. The sat s. Merner responded to the call o ti's word when it says '�Remernber t Creator in the days o1 thy youth,' she was only 13 years old when Christian life, during the Ministry the pioneer Minister, 'Rev. Solomon °Aar, she became a member of the angelicaP"'Clftircb and"'lived a uthful exemplary and saintly life, all who knew her will verify. She a modest, unassuming, mild, un- ish character. Her motto was r Inc to live as Christ." God and Kingdom were first in her think - and striving She exerted a godly uence in her home and church and munity and her 'works do follow She was an ideal mother and a y devoted companion. She (leaves e sisters, Mrs. (Rev.) F. Hon- da, ;Lincolnville, Kansas; Mrs. n Kalbefleisch, Filer, Idaho; Mrs. Beckenhauer, Wakefield, Neb- a; one brother, Jonathan' Bleam, ;lkton, Mich,; seven sons and two ghters remain, 'William, of Win- g; fe th al co an he ev an so Th Pe ca rne the on wh (tit r la Go th3 for the of EV bea vas las His infl cone her. trul Jstlitoi dor st t nipe cre liam Das Wes gran Rebe were hom aceuidne WINTHROP. We were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. McAllister in the West, She was formerly Mary Jane Hanna, daughter of the late Moses and Rach- ael_Hanna, who lived on the 8th con- cession of McKillop. Mr. Samuel Hanna, of Seaforth, Is a brother, and several brothers and sisters reside in the West The dance held in the Hall on Fri- day night was -largely attended. Music was supplied by the Blyth Ludwig Serenaders and was all that could be Miss Alice Hoy: of Walton, spent a few days with Miss Margaret Eaton, Mr. William Roe, of Walton, sperit Sunday with Mr, Moody Holland. :soh Ronnie spent Sunday with friends in Walton. ST. COLUMBAN. following teachers, havin.g spent the Easter holidays at their homes in this vicinity, have returned to their duties: Florence Coyne, Cha- tham; Mary IvIcQuaid, of Windsor; Mary Dempsey, of Chatham; Mildred Grath, of Guelph; Margaret McGeath, of Dundas; Thomas McQuaid and Charles Malone, of Windsor; Annie Dalton, Detroit; Helena Flannery, of Miss Theresa O'Reilly, of London, 'S home visiting her mother, Mrs, eobit O'Reilly and her brother, 'Lou s, ef Hibbert. Mr. John T. Dalton spent the week- end in t<itehtner at the home of his Many of our people have wateEtts vvhich they cherish because they have been handed down from previous gener- ations, They are still quite serviceable and have been a treasure and will always remain a treasure, These watches however, have been just the ideal watch in their day, But conditions change. We use a car now insteed of a horse tp earry us along the highway. This is the day of new things and new ideas _and so we illustrate above a stew idea in watches. It is the new 12 -size octagonal case, beauti- fully engraved and finished in white or green gold and fit- ted with anY watch you desire at prices rangIng from $10,00 to 875,04 FRED S. SAVAUGE jeweler and Optoinetrist Opposite Post Office Seaforth Pontiat Motor Car Dealer. Phone 194. N24:23=mitit PAS' daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F. Pope. He was accompanied by his little niece Clare Pope, who spent the Easter holidays with her grandparents here. Miss S. Queenan has returned to her teaching after spending the Eas- ter holidays with her sisters, of De- troit Mr. Carl Stapleton, of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs, Louis Stapleton, of Coningwood, were here last week visiting their parents, who are on the sick list. It/fr. and Mrs. Gus, Hicknell and baby, of Kitchener, were week -end visitors at the home of Mrs. August We are sorry to hear of the ffeness of Mrs, Michael Doyle, who is sick with a severe cold. We hope for her speedy recovery* MANLEY. Miss Elizabeth Murray has returned to Windsor after spending her Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Murray. She is resurning her duties as teacher in Windsor. Miss Helen Delaney opened our school last Monday and is conapleting her fourth year as teacher, and has the co-operation of the pupils and ratepayers, which is a good showing. The farmers are all waiting in teadine'ss to make a grand charge when seeding operations begin. e CONSTANCE, Mrs. James Attwoode of Blenheim, is at present visiting her mother, Mrs. Benj. Riley, who is ill in bed. Master Mac. Stephenson has re- turned to his home in Brussels after spending his Easter holidays with friends here. Quite a number from this vicinity gathered et Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dale's last Friday. night to celebrate with them in their new home. Miss Edith Riley went to Goderich this week to begin work at the home of Mrs. Williams. Mr. Dave Millson paid a flying visit to Toronto last week. Master Clifford Riley and Miss Winnifred and Evelyn Riley spent Sunday at the home of their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Riley. Mrs. Leo Stephenson returned horme last week after visiting friends in the Mrs. S, Casey spent a few days with her daughter, Mrs, J. A. Sadler. Mrs. Walters, of Orono, is visiting with her cousin, Mrs. G. G. Wilson. Miss Norma Wilson has returned from visiting relatives in Orono and We are sorry to ruport Mrs. James Hill is under the doctor's care, Miss Vera Leary is holidaying in A play is being presented in the hall under the auspices of the Angli- can Church on Monday evening, en- titled "Mummy and Mumps." Miller's Worm Powders are com- plete in themselves They not only drive worms. from the system, but re. pair the damage that worms cause and so invigorate the constitution that it speedily recovers frail the disorders of the digestion that are the result of the work of these paresitie intruders. They do their work thorotighly and etrength and souininess follow their Res. 10 Marion Keith 0. G.1. T. present "DYES OE LOVE" in the Workman Hall WALTON FRIDAY EVENING APRIL 20th Church, Walton ADMISSION 35e WARNING Re Corn Borer Act, All core stubble mat be ploeved under and kept under. If it is dragged up it must be either burned or plowed under. Do not use a toother cultivator after plowing. ,Clean up your barn yard. All clean-up work must _ be dene before the 20th of May. OSWALD GINN, Inspector. 3.18 The Mission Circle had a very pleasant social evening on Thursday of last weelc. The young men had charge of the program and lunch and sup- plied mirth in. good measure'with their Quite a number in the neighborhood have been confined to the house with heavy colds, The Mission Band had a very suc- cessful concert last Wednesday even- ing in the church. The programme consisted of voca/ selections, solos, duets and quartettes and choruses, readings and dialogues, which were very good indeed, At the close, Mrs, Bell, leader of the Band, was present- ed with a beautiful bouquet of carna- tions by Miss Lillian Murch on behalf of the Band. Miss Margaret Johns read the address. Mrs. Bell was com- pletely surprised, but expressed her appreciation in a very neat reply, Pro- ceeds from the evening amounted to .• about $21.00, Kicked by Horse. -- Mr. Charles Johns suffered a bad shock one day last week. While in the act of picking op a horse collar behind the horses', one of them kicked at !din, but being so close it lifted Mr. Johns up from • the floor and let him drop forcibly to the floor, steiking his head and receiv- ing a bad bruissng en hia hips. He_ was confined to his bed for a few daye, but no bones were broken and he is able to be up again, but will be very thankful to. astable to work gkert oaffwalist.sy,IaIse hies might have received very paitiful arid permanent injury.