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The Huron Expositor, 1918-05-10, Page 10411 MIIMINIIII*110111111k - — . OR PHONE OR CHARGES rth WED TO MAKE OUR E IN TOWN. WE "R WRAPS & PARCELS and Table Oil- mareesio.- r) have the best h000000.01•10~ nd cost no more inoleums oat Scotland to appreciate our Linoleum Ly- excellent patterns and quail - the Scotch plants in "the land itice in their productions, many leading stores of this coun y RE is one, Inlaid Linoleum, r yards wide. All the popular rms ALWAYS IN STOCK. ins and peries r,s and ants will Like Ley te have a good assortment designs, and good judgment arantee of good value. This ment in buying makes this a MIS alidAr eries home "homelike." You know m that this Store is the Best ngs of all descriptions. Cur-, great feature with us. White, les are well represented,. also iigns. There are many things ge of prices. Ung Lace. .Ons ; that do notrequire heneming iod or pole. Ready to hang tains from $1..00 a pair and is Rtigst MatS n the Orient Laing Ene of Japan Straw or surprised at the beauty of straw and grass is grass, with it in. making floor cov- :erne and see our showing. ... EGGS WANTED aViSit Girth MITT -SECOND TEAR. _WHOLE NUMBER 2630 SEAFORTII, FRIDAY, M.41 10, 1918 111401,041410400004640•0404201104*** Greig Clothing Co'y " Second to None " Rain ,Coats of I Distinctive Style. *PrHERE is great variety in the I style and make-up of Raincoats this season. Attractive features are the loose slip-on and Belted Coat *S: for young men—in many' shade— Tweed Finish$10, $15 to $20, 1 er• Our Boys' Clothing Depart- ment is amply provided with all, the New Designs in gar- ments, and made of most sub- stantial cloths. We are al- ways glad_of the opportunity to show these splendid suits to enquiring- customers. , Price 0 $6 $8S12:$15 Price. .. •• 50c_ 751c Si Boys' Caps 7.Greig Clothing Co • SE4FORTH 0.0400.1m040.0•04.0•04.0.••0•0•0•0•0•0.40•Q•04000.- * 1. 5. Special Special •••••••emi, Friday and Saturday,,, Buy au eight -foot step ladder for the $1.65 price of a sii-foot one. Reg. $2,65, sale price We have also a few three -burner oil ,stoves with oven complete, regular price .......00 ..••. $27, sale price $24 Positively the last opportunity to secure stoves at this price. The Btg Haraware Store II. Edge • Seaforth Nimmaimumnimmiammamminimmpr a FROM A SEAFORTH BOY IN THE e walk and wsin write you more in a ROYAL MR SER -VICE have been merznitted-to take the •following extract e frozn letters receiv- ed by Mr. W. A. Crich, from his son, who is now in France with the RoisraT Air Serviem 'Cimtinental Hotel, Paris, March 24,1918 Arrived here this morning after a somewhat eventtel trip, but I will, first tell you what happened the begin- ning of the week, On Tuesday Wei received definite Word that ithirty were to leave on FriclaY, and that afternoon we went. out for oa route march. On Wednesday mornin , we Were dismissed at nine and after having lunch, I went up town, and from there I went- to Lap - low. .1 was with Howard, Hays from about four -thirty until about six -thir- ty. They had him in a long sort of a basket carriage and I wheeled him out- side in this. He is still looking well but has had a very painful operation but I think his wound is getting along nicely new. Thursday morning 1 Went upf- to , London. After breakfast I did /some shopping and .got back to the station in time far lunch. 1 In the fternoon ,1 I went to Ponder's Endi an mailed three small bird e 'home an - also a short letter to Gorge: Thursday ev- ening I packed up my clothes and we had quite a big thne and I did not get to sleep till two. Friday morn- ing we Were called at "5.15, had break- fast at siol, walked to Ponders End and 'caught he 6.58 to London.. From Londonewe took the train for Folke- stone. On our vtay down we passed close to the camp at Shornecliffe. When we arrived at Folkestone, it was -very misty, eailings had been cancelled and we were sent up to the hotel. We reported et the hotel every hour aid at four we were told to re- port at 8.15. After, four, Hutch, went out to the camp at Shornecliffe, look- ed up Davie Reid, and brought him into town. After dinner we all went to a show. Davie is looking fine and I think he is stouter- than when he left. The next mot. ing we got up early, , had breakfast a d went down to_ the docks. There we saw hundreds of treops go onboard, mostly New Zeal- anders. I think there - were about four troop ships and a number of des- troyers. It gat very foggy after we had been out for about twenty minutes and You could not see one hundred yards ahead. All the vessels then be- gan to blow their whistles about every minute. We also had to slow down. The crossing was not very pleasant as it was very cold, and two er three, time. the came veryinear •strilting an- ' other beat When we got near Iloten logne we Passed a number of light ships, and the noise of the different whistles reminded you of a circus. As we ;leered the harbour we could hear, the "Archies"—an air raid was on ---- but I do not know -whether much dam- age was done or not. After disem- barking we went over to the Officers Rest Club and had a Wonderful meal; the best I ,have had since I left home. In the afternoon we had our money changed and then went for a walk. The were rather dirty, and we also saw a market. We were also up to the fortress, and I saw the big Catholic- church there. The- streets -were filled with soldiers and I think I have seen soldiers from every part Of the world. The river was filled up with small fishing boats. It was won- derful, to see the bustle and bustle around the docks. The streets were filled with cars and -big motor trucks. Stores of goods were piled ' all along °the railroad end. French soldiers were guarding these. It is from this port that the soldiers go home on leave. We also had to put ourl watches for- ward an hour as they diave daylight saving here on the continent. About seven we went back to the Officers Club for dinner. I sat down and fell off to sleep and • missed the first sit- ting. I managed to g.et in the sec- ond sitting and had just finished my meat when the warning of 'another raid was given. The. girls who wait- ->ed On us were English girls of the "W . A . A. C . " (Women's Auxiliary Army Corp) and were very much - nicer girls than those we saw in Eng- land. These girls are obliged to go in a dugout during a raid and short- ly after they had leff we were asked , to go down too, but the place was too erowdedtand an English officer and I Went back to the dining hall. Well the raid was a "good one" and Fritz managed to drop about five, bombs quite close to us. Close enough to shake the building. I believe one of the Gothas were brought down. About ten -thirty the "all clear" was given and we finished our dinner. 1 intended telling that these girls who were waiting on us, were quite plucky and did not want to go down to the dugouts at all. . • i Well our trafn was supposed to leave about one and then we got word -it was to leave at three. I had another ,lunch at twelve and shortly after this 'we were told to report at the staion at one o'clock. We went over there and stuck around and the train got in about 3.80 aim. All that time we were hanging about the station.. about half frozen ,as the night was pretty cold and there was no accommodation whatever. Well the train was equally cold and we did not have a very nice trip. The cars were really too cold to sleep in anclithe train travelled aw- fully slowly. We reached "Amiens" about ten -thirty and managed to get some chocolate there. Frem there on I enjoyed the trip. From Boulogne to Amiens the country was very swampy. We reached Paris about two and put up at this hotel. After having some chocolate .we went for a walk, had dinner at seven and after that went to bed. I got up this Morn- ing at eleven. I am now going out for dee- or two. „ Tuesday, March 280918 I expected to get ,a letter away to you before this blait I have not I think I will add* ttleemore to it. I might Italie tolill you that we were within twerttY -intleitelif the -.firing line, when we paese4; through Amiens on ourwayto Pari. ; On Sunday I walk - 'ed through the ilieclin' des Tueleries— this is- a large, Park along the Seine. The park iii everyieuee and there are different aintiseeneints in it for child- ren. The peopielhiteds very Well es- pecially the women 'and moreover are very good lookingtd 'I think they are much nicer than the English ladies. The little children are nicely dressed too. The buildings along the river are very beautiful. I went back to the hotel for dinner. The meals was very good- but awfully dear. We had sole ice-cream and it just cost els -three francs, or nearly -60c. After dinner I went to bed. •Wednesday Well Dave Reid' came in last night and I did not get imy letter finished. Monday mar** .1 got up about eleven, just in dine fomlunch. After luncheon Huta. elid I walked over to the Hotel des I velides. There we - saw a number of ns captured from the Germanstw4 or three German planes and a coupi of Wrecked Gcithas. The muSeurriwas osed and we did not get a chance to s, e Napeleon's tomb. From 'there, we Wient up to the busy part of the city and saw where one of the shells freMthe long range gun had strucli a builiuivig. The windoWs in all the buildingio were broken. The store are all nicely kept.- From there we went back t� the hotel and had dinner and went out for 0, short walk before going te bed. We were called the next morning. at i5.30 and left for Vendome at seven. !The scenery was not as nice as 1 thought it would -he. We got into Vendeine.about noon and were all brought out to the camp in trucks. The station is larger than that it Greenwich but not so nice. We were put into a ifew hut and we are all together. ' The meals are not as nice as at *Chine rd,but the food is good. There is e -nice, field for base- ball and football nd we play a good deal. There is no a theatre in the camp but I did n go to it last night. Last night it st very cold in bed and I marry free but it gets nice and warn' ' in. t (*time. ' Hutch started flying th afternoon, but I am afraid it 'vill e a few days before I start. It- all cl ends on the order in which we signt1 our names and he happened to be t: On my letters I will write "On *Wye service" but it only, means foreign service but We are told: to do it. i Y -tingly* still address MY Mail to Mehe 'ate:Ilan. Has Pat Nigh returned to Canada yet.. I saw a bunch of exchanged British priiion- ers at Boulonget t/n my last letter 1 told younoten send me too many socks, I- will let you ' know When I need any. The bread' we get over here is (very poor, 1 think it is made of rye and is just like a sponge. Vendome, April 7, 1918 Now first I will tell you what has happened the past Week. Since last "Good Friday" the weather has been very wet and there has been little fly- ing done. Last -Sunday (Easter) I went to the, serviee- held in the camia, and killed time- the rest of the day. Whatdo you know about it? We had chicken for dinner on Saturday, and chicken and jelly on Sunday. Mon- day evhining -I went to our picture show and saw Little Bobby. He is the little boy that George likes to see. Tuesday -morning I was- attached to a. flight and my instructor after ,telling me a little bit about my machine, took me up for a joy ride. Since then I have hadtfour flights and have put in one hour and twenty-seven minutes all together. Just after dinner we had a pay parade and 1 drew 280 francs. In the evening I was up a- gain and felt the controls. When we went up we could see rain coming on a long ways off a/1(ft looked very nice. Somehow or other I feel quite safe and at home in one. That evening I heard of the death of Lieut. Wimbush, He was an instructor at Chingford and was killed througleinjuries received in a flying accident. He was a very fine young fellow and it was he iwho gave me iny -flying ride there. He was shot down at Vimy Ridge and since then has been instructing. On Wednesday we had another wet day and one of the boys named Smith whose home is in Brooklyn, left for home. He could not stand the flying. I wen ,into Vendome in the afternoon but iti started raining again so I came back or' dinner. The trna'n eason I went to- town for, was to ell my check. After counting my oney I find I have $170.. I think that is pretty good as my uniform cost me a good deal and I have always bought everything I wanted. Thursday was rainy but I got up for a flight in the evening and my insturctot let me take control. 1 did a few turns, dips, climbs, etc., and got along pretty well. In the evening ,I went to the shows. On Friday, nothing happened. Yes- terday morning I was up for two flights and was • taught landings and taking off. The taking off is not very hard but in landing it is very difficulk to judge your distance from the ground. I also had some "prop" ,swinging This morning 1 reported to flight but did not 'get up and after I returned I found your letters. 1 went to' the service, held and this afternoon I have written a douple of letters and played a couple of sets of tennis. My waifs came along with your letters this morning. Two of them are pretty fair. I realer think niy face is a little fuller than when I left. I am going to have some- finished but it will be month or so before I get the prints. They were taken at "Swain's," Lon- ago 1 hiriZAN g. rummers #1.50 a Year It Advance don, and he is phcitographer to the King and Queen. Some class, -eh? The honey which I brought over with me tastes very good these days where the meals are not as good as they - might be. We get bacon, fish or eggs in the morning and after flying you are pretty hungry, so you can iraagine how good the honey tastes. In Beth's letter I heard the first of Stant Hays' death: t was awfully sad mod I am are every one especially his people and boy ehuisi; must feel badly. We have melte a number of crashes here but it is very seldom that anyone is injured. The Canadians are said to be fool -proof. We usually have two or three a day, and quite often six or seven. jwisji, to tell you that when was down at- Witley Camp the boys gave inc to -understated that they thought aigreat deal of deer Ha-ys and thattt was not his f ult that be did not -go to France. I lope by the time you get this letter, yu have re- ceived all the wings. I an imagine how tickled George will be with his, You aced not worry about me and my first solo, as I will have taxen it by the time you get this. is awfully cold here to -day, and I am going tc. bed as soon as I finish this letter. We have not been _getting any of the spongy bread lately, but are getting hard biscuitsiinstead. They are about one-half inch thick and as hard as a board. - We had chicken to -night for .dinner and it was real good. News is very scarce and you must excuse' me for not writing more. I will close now with lots of love . Vendome, April 14th, 1918; ° We have had another week of wet weather and I am not much farther O.4. head. I have a new instructor now, ray old, instructor ha S been put on iievrosi". The new fellew is nice and I think -I will get along with him. Last Monday I received by third parcel and I wish to thank you. for it. Every- thing was in good shape and the taffy did go good. ' On Tueidav one of the boys lost hie propeller while up in the air, but he made a good landing just the same. The propeller flew right off into the air. Oft Wednesday I was changed from "C" Flight to"A". 1 was at the hangar in the evening when a fel- low went up on his first solo (from A). 104- took off nicely, -madeithe half circle ithd started to glide down." just here he mhst have lost his head and he didn't throttle down. his engine and he came down at arterriffie speed and at a very steep angle. Everybody. was watching ,himi When he was a- bout thirtY feet from the ground he closed his throttle but the next min- ute he hit the ground nose first and turned three complete somersaults. think everybody thotiglit he was kill- ed as the bark of Ind Nacelle was broken right off. "hTacelle" IS the pil- ot's iiockpite He was not killed though, but was badly knocked um. That is the worst crash I have seen but we have had quite a number the past week. There was another fellow all ready to go on his solo when this happened and this did not stop him. Thursday morning I got Easter cards from George and Margaret. Hutch went up for his first solo and got along fine. In the ev'ening I was up for a nice long flight and my in- structor brought me down in a "spinn- ing- nose dive." Believe me, it was some sensation. It has any roller coanter skinned in about ten ways. Friday morning five of us went down to the range and we each fired fifty rounds with the Lewis machine gun and thirty with the _Vickers. We had five different tests. I came first in two and second initwo. The hard- est test was to fire fifteen rounds, hav- ing the pans with five in each. You had to change the pans and fire the fifteen in thirty seconds. You cannot imagine how fast one of these guns fire. Last night 1 went to a ehow given by tiled mechanics .and it was very .good. !hiafternoon I went into Ven- dome, 'had ' a hair cut, bought some other things and then got a ride back in a car. AUBREY. MR. MERNER'S SALE At present great quantities of liter- ature are in circulation. through the differentidvenues of distribution which are apparently read with e.vidity and acted upon from the essential view- point of greater food production dur- ing the coming season. This is as it shoulti be. But there is still another feature of the greater food production_ propositiom together with its financial essentials, which from a local sense is not given sufficient prominence in the local press throughout the -pro- vince. In this respect we would direct the :achievement in agricultural pro- duction, aa recently shown through the sale of thorobred stock, by J. J. Merner, M.P., at his farm near Zurich, on Wednesday last. From the pro- ceeds of the sale of 'stock the snug sum of $16,430 was netted, besides the cash values of other articles, placing the total receipts in the column of the largest sale ever conducted in the County of Huron. In order to furnish an adequate idea- of the imm.ensity of this sale, it May be cited that over 250 autos were lined up alongside the farm sfences during the time of sale. This large number of automo- bies, alone, and while not enumerating the other vehicles of conveyance, • I tend to indicdte to Our readersthe splendid wealth of the farming com- munity of this prosperous portion of Western' Ontario. Mr. Merner has re- served forty -head of the best thorhred cattle for herd purposes some of which may be seen on the farm home- stead near Seaforth, and having re- cently purchased the. Gernmell farm in Tuckersmith, a portion of the herd will be kept on that farm,. It may alree be stated that Mr. Merrier will farm 600 acres of land this season, having 200 acres in beans and 125 iacres in flax. This instance aim* in farming activities will furnish ample proof that farming pays the farmer up to the hilt censequently there should be no dimunition in food acreage- season through pre -supposed finineial consideratrens an the wrong side of the ledger. This, to a, certain. extent will also dispel the bogey of farm labor help, when it is cortsidered that Mr. Merner's family farm help is a minus quantity, he having to rely solely upon the available farm help in this „locality. The -first requisite essential for adoption by our farmers is to have every available acre under tillage and the ferns_ help will be forth- coming when required .to garner the harvest. Lloyd George in a letter ad- dressed to the farmers throughout the Empire, says: "Therefore, in the pan Monis honor, heed! acquit yourselves like men, and as workers on land de you duty with all your strength." The patriotic man and woman -power of Canada will never be found wanting in the maintenance of our Canadian heroes overseas. The financial success aif the sale IS the most complete con- gratulations that maiy be offered the busy member for South Huron—Com. Following is a list of animals sold and prices obtained: Cows. Jenet-7th and calf D. S. Litt, Mit- chell, $265.00; Princess of Blyth, G. Nairn, StMarys, $230; Princess Royal, William McAllister, Auburn, $225.00; Miss Lavender, E. J. Heisser, Comber, $125; Corelli Bandsman, J. T. Gibson, Denfield, .$425; Miss Corday. J. Lang - stag, Teipperville, $475; Corelli 4th, P. W. !Scott. Highgate, $500: Rosalie 3rd, James Hay, Kippen, $150; Miss Ramsden 144th, D. Brien, Ridgetown, $475; Corelli 3rd, Di Johnston, Varna, $475; Collynie Rose'J. Barr, Blyth, $400; Rosemary 122n.d, J. Gibson,. Den- field, $355; Silver Creek Belle, J. 'Eck- stein, Zurich, $310; Moss Rose J e P. Rau, Zurich, $235; Vacune's Rose, 8th, P. W. Scott, Seaforth, $325; Non- pariel Belle, W.Dougall, Hensall, $165; King's Lily, H. McMillan, Kippen, $350; Crimson Rose, J. -Miller, Clare- mont, $600; Duchess of Gloster H. 2nd, Oestreicher Bros., Crediton, $500; Red Duchess of Gloster 4th, A. H. Howden Columbus, ..$,260; Jilt's Delight, L. Luker, Hensel!, $200; Jilt's Maid, D. S. Litt, Mitchell, $225; Princess toria, D. McKay, Goderich, $175-' Veeey -Viola, R. Hunter, Exeter, $560; Colvin Beauty, Oestreicher -Bros., Crediton, $450; Red Blossom, Ed. Boyce, Brucefield, $225; Lily Royal, A. Hendrick, Diashwood, $210; Princess Queen, J. Brewster Seaforth, $400; Rosalie 2nd, A. Wilesie, Clinton, $190; WinSoine Corelli, H. .Pfile, Dashwood, $200; Bonnie Signet, J. McKinley, Zurich, $250; Vesey Choice Brand, -3- McLangstaff. Tupperville, $625; Roan Signet, G. Harn, Seaforth, $195; Lex- ith Gem, H. Meissen Coinheri $275- Gladys May 2nd, E. Stoskopf, Zurich', $150; Vessey Choice Signet- and calf, D. Johnston; Varna $400; Vesey. Choice Signet '2nd, 11. O. Bragg, St. Marys, $250; Red Pearlette Butterfly 7th, R. Allan, Zurich, 4300; Carolina 2nd, C. Dunkin, Varna, $310; Belle, F. CoIeinan, Zurich, $375; Roan Girl, G. ein Attridge, Muirkirk, $250; Broad - hooks Rose, H. Bragg, St. Marys, $310; Auburn Maid, J. Middleton; Clinton, $435; Bandsman Maid, G. Coleman, Zurich, $245; Lily, with calf, W. Armstrong, Varna, $375; Cons- tance May, J. Luker, Centralia $310; Lady White, J. Gill,'Grand Bend, $310; Bonnie Gladys, J. Turner, Zurich, i$275; Collynie Jane, J. Stephen, Born- , hohre, $300; Lady Lavender, J. Ort- wein, Zurich, $225. Bulls. Knickerbocker King, D. Calhoun, Mitchell, $165; Huron's _Pride, L. Pet- ty, Hensall, $165; Huron Delight, M. Murdie, Seaforth, $125; Regan Gem, A. Neil, Clinton, $105; Nonpariel Duke, J, Barr, Blyth, $190; Ramsden King, J. Hey, jr., Zurich, $100; Village Mar- quis, S. M. Bird, Elmira, $800; No. 61, D. Haug, Dashwood, $100. Fifty cows sold averaged $317 each, the fine cow Vesey Choice Brand, selling for $625; Crimson Rose, asether choice animal Sold for $600. Seven bull- calves av- eraged $136 each. CHISELHURST Notes.—Mrs. David Henderson of Toronto, is at present visiting at !the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc- Lean.—We aee sorry to record the death of Mr. Alexander McKay, which occurred at the home of his brother, Mr. Erie mcicay, of the 10th conces- sion. Mr. McKay was a man of a quiet disposition, and a good neighbor and friend .—Quite a number attended the sale of Mr. J. J. Merrier on Wed- nesday last.—Much interest is being taken in regard to the Geiger drains as Was evidenced by the number who attended the meeting of the Council at Seaforth on Tuesday last. The drain will cost over $8,000. Ate GODERICH TOWNSHIP Jervis—Lobb—Wednesday, May lst, Atherton Farm, the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lobb, was the scene of a pretty wedding when their third daughter, Olive Ferne, was united in marriage- with Mr. Lorne Jervis, a Bohnesville, in the presence & immed- iate relatives and friends. At eleven o'clock, to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding match played by Miss Joy Lobb, the bridal party entered. the parlor and took their places between evergreen pedestals. The bride, who was given away by her father, was daintly gowned in white . silk poplin and satin, with veil and orange blos- soms and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of roses and lily -of -the -valley. Her sister, Miss Lulu, was bridesmaid, and she wore a freek Of reteda green silk poplin with geld trimmings and a corsage bouquet of Ophelia roses. The groom was ably assisted by his cousin and life-long chum, Mr.. Clar- ence Potter. Rev. A. Sinclair, pas- tor of both young People, performed the ceremony. During the signing of the register, Mr. Frank Lobb, sang "0 Perfect Love." A short musicalei followed the congratulations. ;Miss Iva Harris of Seaforth sang "Love's Garden of Roses," Mr. and Mrs. Clif- ford Lobb rendered a duet, "When the Dew is on the Rose,"; Mr. C. Potter sang, "Love's Old Sweet Song," and the Lobb brothers rendered a splendid male quartette. The solo, "The Sun- shine of Your. Smile," by Miss Lulu Lobb completed a peogramone enjoy- ed by all. Afterwards all repaired to the prettily decorated dining room and the -wedding feast was strved. The two pretty waitresses were Misses. Nellie Townshend and Iva Harris, the bride's girl friends. LEADBURY. Notes.—Mes. Hawkins of Daroit, is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. 3. Bell. 1 She has come for a fornight's visit. 7 -The early sown flax is coming up nicely. We cannot have linen or lin- seed oil without flax. -t -Fall wheat is a complete failure and has nearly all been resown with other grains. It is a serious matter at this time' in, par- tictdar.—Mr . George Bennewies, ac- companied by sorne ladies and, children went for a joy ride in his neve care OW evening last week, and taking it to Dublin, se. Columban, Seaforth h.nd Harpurheyi—Seeding ia nearly completed and we all hope for a good crop of spring grains. ---Min Duncan McDonald of Morris, was a visitor on the Leadbury Line one day this week—We `think it woeld" be well if the teachers in country places would return to the old time, as the new hours are cruel to the -children and unjust to the mothers who have to iithes and prepare them for school.. STeCOLUMBAN. Death of Mrs. McAleer.—An event which struck a deep ehord of. win- pathy among the -people of this cone. enmity took -Mace in Brandon General Hospital on Tuesday, April 80th, when Mrs. Francis McAleer, a former resi- dent of this Vicloityi passed from this life„to the life eternal. Her early de- earture from this world while still in the meridian of life, the intelligence of which 'reached here, came as sad news to her nut/1y friends and ac- quaintances. Deceased,_ who was a daughter of Mrs Mary Matthews was born on the farm on which leer moth- er resides and was united in marriage to Francis McAleer, after whihh they settled on the ti concession of Th1btt Some twelve nears ago they rein „ved to Manitoba and settled at Souris where they continued te engage in laming; Mrs. McAleer had enjoys 'ed good health until a few montlis ago when symptoms of failing health be- eame evident. She wets inecordinglei removed to Brandon Hospital where iterseeffort weinanadetto.effeet a ewe _ ut the disorder refused -tite lyieid to treatment. The remains, aecontftanied by her husband, arrived at thiblin, on Friday, and were teken. to the horett of her mhthee from which -the funeral took place on Saturday. A large cone course of people assembled to attend the obsequieS, and convey the remains to St. Colurnban church, where high mass was sung by Ren, Father Burke for the repose of her soul. Thence the , funeral eortege moved slowly on to St.Collimban cemetery, and with the impressive and solemn burial service, recited by the pastors her mortal body was censigned to rest in Mee family plot. Besides her husband he is sur- vived by her mother, three sisters, and four brothers, to au of whom thet sincerest sympathy is extended in this, their hour of bereave/neat WALTON. - Amoaul Meeting.—The annual meet- ing of the Walton Women's Institute will be held in 'Workmen-ItUalI, eat Thursday; May 16th, at three o'clock p.m., when the election of officers for the coming year will be held. This will be an important meeting as be- sides the electron of officers the var- ious business reports will, bistad and the work for the year planted., and a full attendance of ' members and all others interested is earnestly request- ed. Notes .---The grass has grown very rapidly after the warm spring show- ers.—Mrs. McAllister is not ets well as her many friends would -like to see. hem —Mrs . Duncan Johnston de on the sisk list.—Gardening and hottaeclean- ing are the order of the day. -20 per cwtwas the price paid for hogs in Walton- this week.—Mies Forbes, the energetic teacher- of the. Leadbury schools has, with -the aid of her pupils, packed 24 boxes If ma*e sugar for our boys at the front Each box con- tained two pounds. Miss Forbes is certainly teaching true -patriot-inn to her pupils —A special eollection.es to be taken at the Red Cross meeting on Tuesday. The rnoney is to be forwarde ed to the YM.C.4 for the benefit and comfortof the boys at the front. There should 'be a liberal collection as this is one of ,the finest institutions theresis 1 France.—Mr. DUTICan Me - Callum is very poorly and little hope is held out for his recovery.—Mr. John Scarlett who was hurt a few days ago by being upset out of his buggy, is not improving as quickly as we would like to hear of.—The bazaar given by the Methodist aura, was a grand sueeess. Nearly $120 was ob- tained.—Mrs. Joseph Bennett is. in Jlidronto attending the P"vindal Mis- sionary Convention. She is a. delegate from Duff's church.—Miss Margery McCuaig is irn. proving nicely. Mr. Lundy_ has gone to Toronto this week to have a slight operation on his throat Rev. Mr. McMillan of Tohon to, will preach next Sunday. —Mr. Silas Brokensifire of Stephen when driving to town on Thursday evening last, caught a sea mill along the roadside. It was apparently unin- jured and Mr. Edgar Willis kept it for a day on entibition. It was a fine spechnen. •