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Exeter Advocate, 1905-03-09, Page 1eter 110t EIGHITEENTH YEAR. EXETER, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, NIAIICII9, 1905. SANDERS & CItEECH, Props (New Beading Matter appears in this space each week.) We Welcome Your Banking Business We receive deposits (small or large), cash fanners' sale note, make collections, issue drafts or money orders payable anywhere, at the best rates. interest credited from date of deposit to Savings Bank customers' accounts, quarterly, 314 Jan., 300 April, 114 July, 31st October. Our aim is to have the relations ,!xi,ting between this Bank and its customers of a -lose and cordis! nature, Branches in Huron County at EXETER, CREDITON, DASHWOOD, IIENSALL. Zunictt, ('LiNToe THE SOVEREIGN BANK OF CANADA Madigan & Stasbary, Solo itors F. E. Kern, !tanager, Exeter Legal. DICKSON & CARLING:, BARRISTERS, SOLIC'I- tura, Notaries, ('ons eyarwer., Commissioners. Solicitors for Molsons stank, rte. Mosey to Loan at lowest rates of interest. Offices, Main street, Exeter, 1. 11. CABLING, B.A., L, It. Dtcattox MONEY TO LOAN. We have a large amount of private funds to loan on farm and village properties at low rates of inter- est. (MADMAN & STANBURY, Barristers, Solicitors,Main at., Exeter Ont LLOYD P. JONES Organist and Choir Master of the Trivitt Memorial Church. Teacher—Piano, Or tin Voice, harmony. Modern methods. Thorou: hnetlt Eye Troubles Quickly and per- maoeutly Glasses fitted properry. Dr. Ovens London. Treats Eye, Ear. mese and Throat. Will be at the Commercial Hotel, Exeter, March 1-t1). all day. Next visit April 22nd. Manitoba and Northwest Lands For Sale. The Saskatchewan Valley k Manitoba land Com- pany, Ltd., Iar,(e.t Land Company on the Continent controlling entire Canadian Northern Railway Land (:rant—Two Million Acres -The cream of the wheat lands of %Western Canada. Parties pun has. Mg now are given until 14 June to select their land. For terms, et'., apply to ERNEST ELLIOT, Agent, Exeter WANTED.—LADLE. ANI) GENTLEMEN in this county and adjoining territories. to repre- sent and advertise the Wholesale and Educational Departments an old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary tt.50 per day with expenses advance.! each Monday by check, direct from headquarters. Roman,' buggy furnished when necessary; position permanent. Address BLEW BROS., &CO., i1., t. t., Mormon Bldg., Chicago, I11. ME Wanted Rau ASA Max in every local. ity throughout Canada to advertise our goods tacking up show cants on trees, fences, bridges and all conspicuous places; distributing small advertising matter. Commission or salary siXii I a year or 6n0 • month and expenses *3 per day. Steady employment to good reliable men. We lay out your work foryou. No experience need• ad. Write for full particulars. SALUS MEDICINAL Cu., London, Ont. Canada London College of Commerce. Comprising Business, Shorthand and Typewriting, and Academic De- partments. In writing for catalogue containing full particulars, Address, W. N. YEREX. C. B. Principal. Public Notice. Take notice that 1 have made applieation to the !Arens. Commissioners for South Huron for pp►eer• narsian to tran.b r tn3 11otc1 License in the Viilare Of l,ashwood to w umau, Zium,er, of the Village of Dashwood. Any petition against the granting of said transfer must t,e 1.lyte4 with the License In• spectra at Seaforth, not later than the 17th of March. 1916. l'. 1.. MOs1:11. Dashwood. Sale Register. r Parties getting their sale bill. printed at the Araocars oMee will receive a FREE notice under this heading until date of sale. WEDNESDAY, Mar. 15 --Fano Stock and Imple- ments, the property of Wm. Whiteford, Lot 1,1 on. 6, Usbotne. Bale at 1 oi-lork. 11. Brown, Au.•- tioneer. MONDAY, Manh Yrs. --Farm Stork and Imiple- mente, the propertyof Mrs. Mary Randers, Lot 11, Con. 6. Stephen. ale at one o'clock. 11. Drown, Auctioneer. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Ll the matter of James F, itiu sell, of the Village of Exeter, in the Coun- ty of Huron, blacksntith,insolvent y'(►TI('E ie hereby given that James F. Bissell, of the Village of Exeter. County of Huron, !Mack smith, has made an oeuerenent under the Rev iswt RtaUrte. of Ontario, I ha�.ter 147. and amending of all has e-tate.erelita alp effects to John ('hariton, of the said Village of Exeter, for the general benefit of his , rc,Rona A meeting of his creditors will be held at the oAl• sea of Messrs. Dickson h Yarling, of 11.r tillage of Euler, on Saturday, the 1lth day of larch, 1905 at 11 o'clo.'k in the forenoon, to receive a statement of affairs, to appoint Inspectors and As their remun- eration and the remuneration of the Assignee, and for onlering o1 the affairs of the estate generally. ('rediton, are requested to Ale their claims, with the Assignee with the `,roofs and particulars thereof required hy the said Acts on er before the da' of such meeting A.1 notice 1. further given That after the Lath day of Aird, 1!at'., the Assignee will proceed to distrilr- iitk.1 thereto, haying regard only to the claims of shi•'h notice shall then hate been given, and that he will not he liable for the assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person or persons of whose claims he shall not then have had notiee. Ihtksors a Carving((, seheitor for the A.si(rnee, Exeter, (int. • Patel at Exeter this 1th des M March pray. me he wet. of the de .tor, amongst the parties en• President Roosevelt's inangoretion was the first national inauguration since the civil frau, and the ceremonies were mat ked by a ri genii t V oat sur. ; passed in the annals of the nation. FarmersMeetings. Public Meetings under the auspices of the Faruaers' Association of South Huron, will be held as follows, viz: — Exeter Town Hail, Tuesday, Mar. 14, at 2 o'clock, p. tn. TownhHail. uesd Crediton, Masr. 14ip, T at 7.30 p. Its.ay, o Dashwood, day, M ysserM'sar. Htaaiil,,aft 2 1Vedn p.mcs- . The ohject of these meetings is to discuss subjects of importance to far- mers, such as portend to further or- ganize them in all parts of Canada for the advancement of common interests in legislation and otherwise; to give reasons why such organisation should take place. and to discuss other mat- ters of vital interest to farmers. The above meetings will he address- ed by MR. %V. L..M1'I'H, of Toronto; MH. R. 13. McLEAN, Kippeu; MR. R. McMOHD1E, Kipper, and others. H. 13. MCLEAN, 13. S. PHILIPS, President. Secretary. EliinviIle now. Hinds, has yet u•ned 10 the ell. Inge again, after spending at few (lays with friends in Stephen.—B. Spicer •t few days visiting friends nearBruce- field.—A sleighload of our young peo- ple took in the social hop at Nelson Barker's, Stephen, on Friday evening last.—Quite a number from the village took iu the circuit Epworth League convention at Zion on Friday evening and report a pleasant and instructive tithe.—Several from this vicinity at- tended the sale of Thou. AVhite on the Tha nes road. on Tuesday and report the stock as selling very high. Khiva Thos. Barry hits returned to Usuo- brock, Dakota, after his visit among friends here. Tout is it genial fellow and will be missed by his many friends here.—T. Collins ana his sister, Nora, visited their sister in Dublin a few days last week. —Dancing was all the rage in the neighborhood last week. -- Michael O'Rourke delivered his fine carriage mare to Thos. Bissett, of Ex- eter, on Friday last, to whom he sold her fora good flgure.—Mr. and Mrs. B. Cunningham attended an oyster supper at Mr. Molt's, Shippka, Friday and report a good time.— Mr. and Mrs. U'Rout Ice, of London, are visiting rel- atives here.—Jererniah Barry bas sold one of his blood colts for a handsome figure.—Mr. Wrn. Cunningham con- tinues quite 111.—We are pleased to note that Jacob t,juer►•in, who eves kicked by one of his horses recently, is able to be around again. --Miss Mary McDonald is at Mr. \fcisaac's, Credi- ton.— Ab. Cunningham, of London, is this week visiting his brother Barney. —Mr. J. R. Doyle had the Misfortune of losing a valuable mare and cow by death last week. 1)ash WOO(1 Airs. \totter Was inn rried in Seafo►•th last 1Vednesdny evening to Mr. H. (r, Nichol, general merchant at Blake. We extend congratulations.—Several from here gathered at the home of Mr. Phillip Bastard last Friday even- ing and enjoyed a social dance.— Messt•!e. (3. Nauliger, E. Otterbein and Fred Kehl, who were cutting hogs for Mr. (Seo. Kellerman, succeeded in cap- turing three fine coons nn Friday Inst. — Mr. Irwin Hotter left on Tuesday for Regina, where he has secured a good situation. We wish Irwin every success in the Western country.—Mr. Herman Zimmer, who has been work- ing in Brantford lately, is at home et present. --Mr. McGuigan, who does evangelistic work for the Free Meth- odist, spent several days with friends here feet week. He, it will be mitten] beret), was herrn short time Inst win- ter and held several meetings in Hart• leilis hall.—Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Schra- der left Saturday morning to :attend the funeral of their brother-in-law 111 Michigan. --Mr. E. 11'illert is learning the tinsntithing business with E. P. Paulin.-- Mr. and Mrs. John 1Vinken- t eller, j1.., left for their home in North Dakota nn Monday.—Milton Witzel, who harp been in Michigan for the past year. came home Friday night. --Mr. C. Willert is on the nick list. We hope to hear soon of his complete recovery. ---Messrs. i:. E.lighotfer and H. (3. Niehol, of lll:eke, spent Sunday with friends here. --Mr. Fred Willert and Mr. Jacob Weber have pm -charted new team' and are leisy gettieg them ready for the opting work. --Aliases Hauled, and Pearl Nicholson and 3fr. \iagel, of Zurich, spent Senday with friends hero. -- Miss Laura Not ter vis- ited (riptide in Exeter Maettudey and Sunday. --several from here attended the atneti sale of 1fr. liars H andl- ton'a stuck and iU)pl•'ntents sat Grand Bend Tuesday afternoon.—Mr. Samuel K has accepted a position in \1r. Kelterntln's store.- Mr. Jacob Keller- man and lb. C. Stade attended a meeting of Hay Fire insuraance Co, at Zurich last Sattlyday. ADDITIONAL LOCALS 1 Vineheisea Miss 011ie Quauce has returned from Ailsa Craig. Miss Ethel Sweet has accepted a position in Acton. Mrs. E. A. Follick visited friends in London lust week. Miss Northcott has taken a position in Baden as milliner. Mrs. 13rickwood, of Exeter North, is visiting in Thedford. Mrs. Duncan, of Farquhar, visited her daughter, Mrs. .laude, last week. Mr. Eli Snell, of Perry Station, is spending it few days at his home here. Mr. Samuel Day. of Evelyn, is visit- ing at the home of Mr. Richard Davis. County Councillor Spackman was in Goderich this week on official busi- ness. Miss Lida Oke, after a visit with her parents here, has returned to Sea - forth. Mrs. R. J. Gurney and son have re- turned from a visit with friends at Acton. Mrs. C. Miners. of Point Edward, is visiting relatives in and around Exeter for a few days. Mrs. Ed. Treble, who has spent the past week with friends in Clandeboye, returned Wednesday. Miss %Vhywster, who bas leen the guest of the Misses Johne. returned to her home in St. Marys last week. Mr. F. W. Tom, after a few days pleasant visit with his parents here, returned to Toledo, Ohio, Monday. Miss Livingston returned to town Friday last and has resumed her posi- ion as milliner with Mr. R. N. Rowe. Miss Carrie Dyer has accepted it position as milliner at 13owni,uaville and will leave fat that place next week. Miss Elliott, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. (1)1.) Anderson, return- ed to her home in Jlitchell on Tues- day. 31r•. Frank Oliver, of Mitchell, is here spending a few weeks with his ditan. aughter, Mrs. Page, at the Metropol- ,Diss Victoria Bagshaw Left Monday morning for Parkhill, whore she hits been engaged as milliner with White & May. Air. and Urs. Samuel Buckingham attended the funeral of their friend, Mrs. J. 1Vainsley, in London, during the week. Mies Barnes has again taken charge of Mr. E. J. Spackntan's utillinery rooms. commencing her duties on Tuesday. Mrs. Holmes, of Blyth. who has been the guest of Mrs. (Dr.) Rollins, is spending a few days with her ser in Parkhill. Mr. Charles Sanders, who has been engaged at McCormick's Candy fac- tory, London, has returned to his hone in Stephen. Mrs. Albert Pym, of Hensall, was here attending the funeral of the in- fant son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin F. Salter, yesterday. Miss McDermott, graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital, who bas spent the past six weeks on duty here, returned to London, Monday. Miss Olive Gould, who has been vis- iting at the home of her brother, Mr. J. (.,. Gould, London, for a few weeks, returned Tuesday evening. Mr. Will. Ross and little daughter, of Clinton, were in town during the week visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I). A. Ross. Miss Edith Sanders retell vied from attending the millinery openings at Toronto on Saturday and has resum- ed her duties at 31r. J. A. Stew•at•t's. Miss Lottie Hyndi nan left Monday for Tilsonburg, where she has accept- ed a position as milliner in the same establishment as .Miss Hattie White. Mr. J. A. Bell, who lots been engag- ed as butternnaker with Mr. A. Q. fiohier, left Tuesday for London to visit for n fete clays prior to going to the Northwest. Miss May Snell, who has been attend- ing the millinery openings at London, retureed home Thursday and has ac- cepted a position in Ingersoll, leaving for that place Tuesday. Dr. Russell, of Hamilton, a step- c son, \i1.. Thomas Russell, of Toronto, a grandson, and Mrs. Lamsdin, of t Georgetown, as granddaughter, attend- t ed the funeral of the late Ali s. Russell f on Monday. Messrs. F. W. Kern. W. W. Taman and (7. 11. Sanders availed themselves the pleasure of witnessing Cingalee, put on by the Austin Daly Musical ('u, at London nn Friday night. They report a trent of exceptional rarity. t Mr. S. M. Sanders left Monday to e attend the annual sleeting of the Farmer's Cooperative Harvesting Ma►ehine Co., of which he is it director, t to be held in Toronto on 1Vednesday. He spent Tuesday in Whitby st the s works of the Company, t -- --� d Sodom SCII01 . REi'oltT. --The following is t the February report of the C. S. Vit„ T No. 13, Hay and Stephen. Mr. IV.— ' CharlieDun•ford 7:3' . Jr. IV.—Silas n Ford 77, Barton Ford anti Freddie 3 Smith 72. LARVA Hooper 08. Gordon 1 limper e2, Sr. HI.—Clayton Prouty Z 71), Money Smith 09; CliftonProuty (i3, 3 Jessie Green, absent frot» examine - tion. .1r. 111.—Nelson Stncey 62, Nor- een McDonald, absent fromexamina- tion. Sr. 11. - Nellie Free 72: Norman Ford 01), Nellie Stacey :35. 41r. 11. -- Grant Hooper 1)1; llottee Pfeil' 51. Part 11—Annie (3reen. ('ort 1.--Eth• , el Smith, Emile Smith. Willis Hooper. F. B. (baleen). Teacher. Stamm. RMI oitT.—The following i the report of 8.8.No. 0, Usborne,fu the month of February Names are it order of Merit. Sr. V.— Bezel Hagan Cecil Ca . Jr. V.—Olive 13t•Eryhill Alden Johns, Cli.rles Fletcher. Sr I V.- -Minium Hey wood. Nelson Cuult i Othello Iley1ood. Jr. 1V.—Lnut•t (,,albeit. Evetett, Skinner, Jacksoi Wields Sr. Iii. -- 1.illa Heywood, AIM& Johns. Annie Elford, Jr. Honor, Sr. 11I. - -11uh ei t Jones, Elia Veal. Mai cot nish. Jr, 111,— 1til Johns, Ella 11'asl,burtn, L+tuta %Vood. Sr. IL-- Lillis Godbolt, Alex. Berryhil1 equal. John Cr.'ery. Jr. 1I. John Brock, Jennie Campbell, Clara Kellett. fort 11.—Emma Heywood fart I. --Alice Creery. D. McDougall .lean Campbell Ailsa Craig s Mrs. J. M. Totten is suffering from r a severs attack of t'heutnutisnL--(luno 1 & Co. have completed arrangements forthe disposition of their Parkhill , flax mill to D. N. McLeod & Co. of e I • Teachers Stanley Peter Cauipliell, of the Bronson line, met with a painful accident recently. He was tieing 0 young colt in the sta- ble when the animal reared up, andcoming down against Mr. Campbell, threw hien against the manger, frac- turing some of his ribs. The injuries, although not dangerous are painful and will lay hit» aside for it tirue.-- Wm. Stinson has rented Jas. Speck - man's farm.—Miss Emily ('lark, of the Babylon Lite, while on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Chas. Reid, at. 13rucefleld, was taken ill. but we are pleased to state Hint she is on the mend.— Mr. Oeo. Campbell has returned front a two months trip to Chicago.—Sir. and Mrs. Samuel Thompson, late of Hay,have moved to our township and are now comfortably settled in their new hoarse, known as the Penfound farm. We welcome these good people to our neighborhood and wish there every happineesaitnd prosper ity.—Mr. and Are. Stephenson were kindly remem- bered by the young people of St. Luke's church a few evenings ago. The young people gathered at theirhome and presented them with an up-to-date armchair and at handsome rocker. re- spectively. Alr. Stephenson made it suitable reply. --Mr. Silas Murch. son of Sir. Thos. Murch, was on Wednes- day, united in marriage to an estim- able young lady of Clinton, in the per- son of Miss Mary E., eldest daughter of Mr. A. Twitchell. The event took place at the home of the bride; the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Dr. Cook, and wits witnessed by a few guests. The bride oras becomingly at- tired and was given away by her (rath- er. The presents were many, beauti- ful Joel useful, which will go a long wit • in furnishing their• new home mea' Virden. Man., 1:, which piece Mr. Slurch ii; take his bride in ,t week or two. %fr. anti Mrs. Murch will carry away with them the best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life to- gether, from a wide circle of friends in Hilton countv. Crediton J. Elgin Tom, L P.S., of Oodericb, visited our public school on Tuesday and found everything satisfactory.— Workmen are busy deepening the cel- lar of S. Brown's store.—Miss Christ- ina Brown has returned froma pleas- ant visit in Chesley.—Several of our citizens are i11 with la grippe, but so far their illness has not been consider- ed very serious.—Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Coughlin entertained several young people from the village Monday even- ing. --Bert Clark is doing considerable business selling wall paper. He repre- sents the Empire Wall Paper Co., of Toronto, one of the best in the Dotrlin- ion.and will be able to please the most particular in this line.— Dan Reeder,of Shakespeare has been visiting at Sam. Hrown's this week.—A number of our farmers have been obliged to draw wa- ter from the river for their stock. it would indeed be at blessing if we had a warm rain for a few days.—win. Eng- land spent Sunday with friends in London.—B. Brown has engaged a young Russian, who has gust arrived from the old land, to help In the shoe business.—The young man has two brothers in Russo -Jar t. war and was obliged to flee binisclf to escape being drafted in the army. Ile relates some interesting incidents about their life in Kussin.—Mrs. Waugh and daughter, elf ('hesley,ere visiting at Mr.and Mrs. Eli Sweet,—The large safe of the Met - hants Bank was safely moved to its )ew quarters last 1l ednesday---Our either has purchased a gasoline lamp or his barber shop. He and Tont can now shave the boys in a hurry and will have no difficulty hunting for the hair on the fares of some of our stal- wart youths.-- Messrs. W. H. Wenzel and Henry F. Eilber s nt Sunday in Zurich, as guests of AI r. and Mrs. C. Either. Miss Erunla Mor lack, of Ben. on Hat bon, Mich., is visiting her par• nts.--mi, and Airs.Chisholm left for their new home in Acton Tuesday. During their residence amongst us he past two years. they have won many friends. We wish thorn every access.—Mich. Renter is having ma- erinl drawn fur the erection of a new welling tbissununer.—Council meet - ng was held in the town hall Monday. The Crediton Literary Society met at he home of Mrs. Zwicker on Msrch 1. wo interesting paper's were liven, Queen Victoria," by Miss D. hosery: nd "Mitres of note in Canada," by lies B. Beaver. MUSIC was furnished n3' \ins. Chisholm, Miss Beaver, Mrs. wicker end Miss L. Essery, Messrs. Inrrow and .lone•. The Society met again nn Monday evening. March 0th. at the home of Mrs. (Dr.) Heist. A very interesting program was render- ed as follnws: An address on "Luther and the Reformation.' by Rev. G. D. Damm, a pi per on "Mis. 'Wiggs of the 'CabbagePatch," by Miss Clerk. Vocal Music if furnished by Miss Braver and I)r. Ilaist and instrumentals by SPR Holtzumnn, Afro. %w-ictter, Miss Fsety and Mrs. Walker. headings were given by Misses Linkand Saul - The next meeting will be held at he home of airs. 11. Walker on Mare]) 11 M ('harrier*. the eldest son of If, J. I'ettvpiece, ex•M. P. P., for Fast t 1 Atli Ston, died oft alum!:,)• Ore newt, t Aged 20 years. that place.—D. Gray has moved to 1 ntlitii and Will t•esiele With his nep- hew. N. It. (it ty. — 511. George Shipley who is foreman at the Banner °dice, moved his family here Wednesday.— Mrs. Kennedy, sr., still continues ill. - J. 8. Me3Jillan has recovet 'd front his recent illness. --Miss Essie Cobble - dick leaves 81)01.113' to resume her posi- tion Its milliner at Shakespeaue.—Geo. Callan left last week for Oil Springs, where be has secured a position with A. D. Armstrong,—The Ailsa Craig hockey club defeated Sarnia Monday night in a fast, clean game of 11 to 4. The score at half time was 5 to 1. Re- feree, 8. Hitchcock, of Sarnia. Cllfifdel)!.3'k , MAItttliD.—A very pretty, but quiet wedding was solem11ized at the Trinity Chapel, Cleveland, Ohio, on February 27th. at 7.30 p.m., when Miss Riela Mande lfodgins, daughter of' Mrs. Sarah Hodgins. of this place, became the happy bride of Mr. Theodore Con- nor, of Cleveland. The nuptial knot was securely tied hy the Rev. C. Wil- liams. The bride was charmingly at- tired iu white crepe de chene, and car- ried a shower bouquet of white roses. The bride was attended by Miss Rose It. Roberti, of Buff the, N.Y., who was gowned in a handsome princess cos- tume of blue velvet, and also carried an exquisite bouquet of roses. The groom was supported by Dr. A. J. Westlake. As Mrs. Connor is well and favorably known here, we join with her many frielydb in wishing herself and worthy husband all the happiness and prosperity that this world affords. 13id(lulpit m kuttLtoE.--The home of Mr. 11'nu. E. Hudgins, of the 5th conces- sion, was the scene of n very pretty wedding, when his ('Nest daughter. MissJeatn, gave heart and hand to Air. Leon Abbott, son of Mr. Thomas Ale bott, of the sane line. ('utter a hand- some arch of evergreens sod roses the bridal patty stood and it was here the Rev. H. A. Thomas, read the beautiful marriage ceremony of the church of England. The hi ide, who was dainti- ly attired wits attended by her sister, Miss Louisa, who 2xhitaited exquisite taste and daintiness in her costume. Mr. Campbell Hodgins acted the part of hest roan. When vows were taken and congr•a tilations over all sat down to a 8u111ptrivus and inviting wedding slipper, :after which a very pleasant evening 1.88 spent in illtlsil: and social chat. The friends evidently appreci- ated highly both bride and groom judging by the number, value and the beauty of the gifts presented on the occasion. Mr. and Ars. Abbott leave shortly for their new home near Ed- monton, Alberta, and may their mar- ried life be one of sweet contentment and prosperity. (intended for last week.) WEDDED.—A pretty wedding was solemnized, on Thursday, Feb. 23rd, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Langford, when their eldest daughter, Miss Ella M.. was united in marriage to Ernest II. Blackler, of Granton. The bride, gowned in white crepe de chine, sequin yoke and tucked chiffon trimmings and carrying a bouquet of white roses and smilax, entered the parlor leaning on the arm of her fath- er. to the strains of Mendelssohn wed. ding march, rendered by Miss Annie Reith, of Lucan. The bridesmaid, miss Ada Langford, cousin of the bride, was sinliliarly dressed to that of the bride, Everett Langford, brother of the bride, supported the groom. The bridal patty stood under an arch of evergreens and flowers. Rev. Mr.Kilty performed the ceremony, after which the company, numbering about ski, sat down to a dainty tea. The even- ing was spent in games, vocal and in- strumental music. The bride received a magnificent array of beautiful gifte among which was a beautiful fur from the groom the bridesmaid also received a brooch from the groom. The bride's travelling gown was of grey lady's cloth with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Blackler will reside at Granton and they enter their new sphere of life with the best wishes of their many friends. Mr. George Wyndham, the Chief Secretary for Ireland, has resigned. reeieremerer Cent r.tlilt ('.utL OF '1'IIANKs.-11 We desire to expte'58 our sincere thanks to our many friends 14nil neighborfor the many kind expressions of syutpalby dewing the tune of the sickness of our daughter and for the true Christian Spirit shown at the time of our be- reavement. We feel that while in our house and hearts we 81)4411 miss our dear 01145 3 et we can look up to God and from our hearts vein say, '.Thy will be done." 1Ve know that when the sorrows and trials of earth ..re over we 81)1411 meet again our loved ones at the right hand of God. Yours sincerely Mr• and Alis. H. Luker and Wilbert. Dl o raft' miss Jennie Sheppard is on a visit to Thedford friends.—.Miss Gussie Wind- sor, who has been on the sink list for it few weeks. is showing signs of im- proventeut.—Eli MOtl•sun has gole to Strathcona, Alberta. --!firs. Oscar Snlithet•s, of Claudeboye, is t isiting in our burgh.—Mise Helena Laughlin has gone to Toronto where she will remain for a time. —John W. Long. who left here about eight years ago for Maui - tuba, has returned to Ontario and has purchased a farm near Ilderton,--A sad event occurred at the house of Mr. and Mrs. David Brazel on Sunday ev- ening, when the angel of death stoop- ed down and bore away their youngest son, Milton, at the age of six years. The little one was seized with a severe attack of croup and scai•letina,and des- pite the hest attention he passed away. He was a dear little child, bright and intelligent :and the idol of the house- hold, a nil the parents hearts are wrung with bar ref over bis death. The funer- al took place nn Monday to the Bap- tist cemetery. MARRIAGES. KENNEDY—MARK.—At the Methodist parsonage, Lucien, on March 1, by Rev. J. A. Ayeatt•st, I3.A., Frederick Alpert Kennedy, of Dolewaue, to Aiiss Sara Melissa Mark, of McGiI- 1 i vrae y. 1Iotx}tss—BEATSON—in Granton, on Mauch 1, by Rev. ort•. Kitty, Mr. 1\ t». Hodgins, of Iiiddulph, to Atiss Ella, daughter of Mr. and Alis. Al- bert Beatson, of Granton. ('e resent— llonotNs.—At the Trinity Chapel, Cleveland, Ohio., on Feb. 27, by Rev. C. Williams, Mr. Theodore Connor, of Cleveland, to .fiss Riela Mande, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Hodgins, of Clandeboye. AnnoTT—HoNoise—At the residence of the pride's patents, on March I, by Rev. H. A. Thomas, Mr. Leon Abbott, ta htiss Jean, daughter of 3D. and Mrs. Wal. E. Hudgins, all of Biddulph. 519ttcu-TwrrciteeL--At the residence of the bride's father, on March 1, by Rev. Dr. Cook, Mr. Silas Murch, of Stanley, to .Miss May E., daughter of Mr. A. Twitchell, of Clinton. DEATHS SALTER—in Usborne, London Road south, on March 0, Mervin Bruce. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin F. Salter, aged 7 months. Itt'sseta„— In Exeter, on March 4, Agnes Lamb, of the late James Russell, aged 70 years, WAKSLKY.—In London, on March 1, Eliza, wife of John %Vameley, aged 84 years. SwANsos—in St. Marys, on March 1, David Swanson, aged 84 years. DAwooe—in Bla nshard, on Feb. 28, Hugh Dawson, aged 28 years, 0 months, 5 days. MUNRO—in Parkhill, on Feb. ?A, Don- ald Munro, aged 74 years. HACKERMAN—in Parkhill, on Feb. 2t3, Margaret, beloved wife of Henry Hagerman, aged 74 years, 5 months, JERVIS—In Parkhill, on Feb. 22, Mary Jervis, relict of the late John Jervis, in her 82nd year. MEADI)— In McGillivray, of Feb, 27, George Mendel, aged 78 years, 10 months, 27 days. BRAZBi.--in McGillivray, on Feb. 26, Milton, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Brazel, aged 5 years, 5 days. NEI ohne—in Clinton, on Feb. 23 Mrs. (Rev.) IL. A. Newcombe, agecd 07 years and 10 months. DAwsoN—in Lucan, on Feb. 23rd, Ed- mund Dawson, in his 22nd year. O'Nicit —in McGillivray, on March 4, Henry O'Neil, aged it4 years. 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