. dren to school, and started to work FROM COU nSAALLIALNNLALS NTRYS Lad * + % TO CORRESPONDENTS. ® # Again we remind our friends, # the correspondents, that the & war tax stamps is NOT neces- & sary on any letters containing id. addressed to us. old in the flap, put a % one-cent ordinary stamp on it % and let it go. Postmastérs have % no right to refuse these letters, # though some of them have been % doing so. The Whig has taken # up this matter with the Post % Office Inspector's Department, & and they have advised us that # the Postmasters in such cases # have been at fault, and % they have been given further structions. - Many of our 'correspondents placing two cents on letters addressed to many of our letters ave held up or sent to the Letter Office. If the in- were carefully read hese delays would not occur. * i PPP RPP CRP RPT R OPP RR TOP TOTP Re i Leeds Ha pén underneath the stable. { building was insured lightly. missed very much by a large circle of business and social friends. TREVELYAN, May 18.--A number from here attended a club dance in Malory- town on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Flood and family, Lans- downe, spent Sunday at Thomas Floods. Willlam Reynolds, Frank- ville, spent Sunday at Joseph Flood's. Miss Marie Stack, Mallory- town, spent a few days last week {the guest of Misses Hann and Irene Leeder. Miss Loretta Leeder spent Sunday at her home here. George | Heffernan spent last week on the farm here. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James McAvoy, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Flood, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Leeder amid Mr. and Mrs. Jed. Flood spent Thursday in Brockville. Mr. and Mrs. Jamés Ronen, Ath- jens, Mr. and Mrs. James Cobey, Caintown and Thomas family, McIntosh Mills, spent Sus | day at R. J. Leedér's. { | i | { TOLEDO. | May 17. -- Mrs. Claude Marshall {has returned from St. Vincent de Paul Hospital. J. M. Edgar had his | hofse barn consumed by fire on Sat- | urday afternoon. Nearly all the contents were removed except about ia ton of hay, also a pig that was in The Mrs. €. A. Wood has been ill for the last The Ep- Methodist week but is improving. worth League of the MALILORYTOWN. | church, elected W. E. Bell as presi- May 18.--Mrs. D. F, Armstrong has returned home from the General | Hospital, Brockville. The funeral; of the late Mrs, Ezekel Shipman on' Friday of ldst week was held at Es- | ¢ott and the remains were placed in | the Mallorytowy vault. Rev, W. G. | Bradford held sacramental services| at Sherwood ening at Mallorytown he will preach » patriotic sermon. Mrs. M. Judd, Athens, is visiting friends in Mallory- town. C. B. Gibson came home on Tuesday to see' his father who has been ill the last couple of weéks. {Henry Rattle, Kincardine, visited friends here. Springs, appointment. BLGIN, May 18-~-A very sudden eall came to Robert Young, a respected citizen | of South Crosby yesterday, while working at his trade as carpenter and builder:at his own place on the shore of Sand Lake. Mr. Young had only returned from driving his chil- on a summer cottage he was erect-, ing close to his own house for an American, when a fellow workman in the same building heard a fall,and going to the room where he was working found him dying. Mr. Young, who leaved a wife and three young daughters, four brothers, and his aged mother, was very much re. spected by those with whom he had "ev dent. Rev. A, E. Hagar and E. G. Luckey were in Brockville on Thurs- day attending district meeting, Mrs. 8. Edgar is back to Toledo after an extended visit 'withr her daughters. J. E. Bruce has been tilling a cem- ent contract with a party at Easton's Corners. The Union Bank has moved its office into J. H. Gray's Storer er : CHANTRY. May 17.--Ardy Wood was quietly married to Miss® Grey, Elgin. daughter was born' to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bess on May Sth. Mrs. James Miller is confined to her bed, ill of pleurisy. A notion shower was ren- dered Miss Maud Taylor Saturday evening by her many friends. Miss Taylor is soon to be married and go to the west. She will be greatly missed as she was always ready and capable to help in any church enter- tainments. A young son came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Rison last night. While Mr. Gallagher, Newboro, was passing through here Saturday, he discovered ome of his car wheels had given out. to send to: Delta for assistance and wds detained for a couple of hours. Mr. MacNamara and family have moved to Lyn alter residing in this vicinity for some vears: Mrs. Al- bert Johnston, Smiiu's Falls, is visit- ing at Homer Sherwood's. dp -- ; WESTPORT. May 17.--On Monday April 26th, business connections, and he will be Ww Habits eNuts prepared food, and of wheat a -- There's far more satisfaction in bounding health and the ability to be comfortable. hen health has slipped away through wrong o "diet, the only way to get it back is to Sg 2 3 ¥ Roney and! A dier at the front; has been wounded. He had | tani Lion Friday evening at Sheppard Bros. | at St.\Johu's chureh, Perth, Rev. Fa- | ther Hogan united in matrimony Miss Mary A. Lennon, a popular lady of Perth, and Thomas Manion, a hightly esteemed resident of West: port. The 'bride was gowned in a | smart tailored suit of blue and wore {a picture hat trimmed with ostrich | plumes, She was assisted by Miss | Nellie Kirk, Perth, while Leo Lam- | bert acted as groomsman. M. P. Adams has purchased the | fife brick residence on Brick street {from Miss Minnie McCann. W. T. | Mitchell bas purchased a Ford tour- {Ing car for use in connection with { his livery. Messrs. Miller and Vou- | sit with their stone crusher have | commenced getting stone ready to | finish the work on Bedford street. | Frederick T. Staflord has returned | from a business trip to Buffalo, N.¥., His sister, Mrs. P. W. Brown, accom- panied him. T.J. McCann purchas- ed a pony and buggy in Toronto. DELFRA. May 17.--The death occurred on May 16th of Frederick, little son of Mr.'and Mrs. P. Hillebrand. Deceas- ed was five years of age, and had al- ways been of a delicate constitution, This is the second death in the fam- ily within 'two months. J. Young had the misfortune to fall from a ladder and break his arm. Rev. C. Edwards, Athens, preached in the Methodist chutch on Sunday last, Rev. Mr. Calvert taking up his work. Dr. R. 8. Stevens, Lansdow- ne, was a visitor here on Sunday. The 1.0.O.F., members attended ser- vice in St. Paul's church on the 16th. Mrs. C. A. La Fleche has returned from visiting friends in Watertown, N.Y., Mrs. L. N. Phelps is spend- ing a few days in Perth. Miss Sar- ah Pierce, B.A., is visiting her par- ents here. T. Kirst, Brockville, is erecting & cottage on the shore of the lake. D. McDonald has purchased | 4 new team of azelton fs | confined to thé' house "by letting a stone fall on his foot. Word has been received that Harry Wright, a sel- 1! LANSDOWNE, May '18.--On Thursday evening the remains of "Miss Lizzie Greer were brought from Brockville Gen- 'eral Hospital where she died. The funeral 'was held on Saturday. The late Miss Greer is survived by one sister, Miss Emma, and two brothers, Messrs Joseph and William, all at home. Mrs. Patrick Lambert, Rockport, died on Tuesday. Her son, who re- sides in New York, lost his wife and 'child by the destruction of the Lusi- a. : Mrs. Eliza Dixon has returned from Brockville General Hospital. Mrs. James Lorimer and son are vis biting friends hére. H. Sum- mer, Elgin, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs: H. 8. De Wolfe. Mrs, 'Eliza Leacock and son, Brockville, hare spending a few 'days at Mrs. jalies Keating's. young. ladies who assisted In the Home Sudrd entertainment last ne the isaet Duley "Brag. va a Mulvaugh, : ley, Olive Foley and Mrs. Leslie Johnston, were agreeably entertained ice cream parlors amd afterwards were each presented with a pearl crescent pin by the members of the Home Guard. Mrs. 'W. P. Moore expects to leave for the West beforé véry long. She was presented last Tuesday evening with a life membership certificate of the W. M. Sand &ldo a pin. Before dispersing a pleasant programme was presented 'and refreshments were ; Bradley re- » SE -- OROW LAKE. May 13.--THe crows are very des- tructive this spring "an grainfields. Mr. Stoness has his ' spar mine at Victoria e. Mrs. George is home from Orillia. Mrs. K. son and Miss Mary A. Bald visit- ds in Smith's Falls. J. Bain Sunddy at home. Mf. snd Mrs. McVeigh visited at Oso last Arbor day was well observ. at the school. The yard shows teacher and scholars spent day. Miss Grace Knapp has to Drummond to spend a couple onthe. FTES RETHT . ; PCESSATY | tal 3 d Shvst oe WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1 IDE AND HAMLET ficial board meeting of the Methodist church, Battersea. There was preach- ing. No service here yesterday on account of the minister's horse tak- ing fright and ronning away. No serious damage was dome. Mr. and Mrs, William Dixon motored into the city on 'business the other day. Mrs. J. E. Anglin was at Perth Road on Saturday, at J. 8. Robert's. Mrs. Ken- nedy, Sydenham, visited at John Robb's, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Boal of Cedar Lake are at James Boal's. Lennox & Mdington Be COLEBROOKE, May 17.--The funeral of the late Mrs. John Riddell, one of the oldest residents of this piace, took place on Saturday afternoon at the Meth- odist Church here, and thence to Wil- ton Cemetery for interment. De. ceased was eighty-six years old, and was predeceased by her husband thirty-three years ago. She was a devoted member of the church for over fifty years, and was a regular attendant until her health detained her. ' She leaves one som, George, and three daughters, Mrs. Townsend, of this village, 'and Miss Elizabeth and Jane at home; also one sister, Mrs. Charles Ward, residing here, and a brother, Alexander, W.anipeg. Rev. W, D.'P. Wilson delivered an anniversary sermon to the Oddfel- lows on Sunday last. Several from neighboring lodges attended, © Alvie Lee, Edmonton, Alta., fs visiting his father-in.law, C, N. Garrison. Mrs, Euley Blaxley, Sydénhani, spent a few days with her mother. Mrs. Durward Garrison received the sad intelligence that her brother, Thomas Stephenson, had been offi. the bat tle of Langemarcke. Charles Benn has made a great im- provement by painting his residence. George Lucas and Henry Woodruff have been putting some improve- ments on their residences. > YARKER. May 18..-Yarker and Newburgh ball teams played the first game of the season in Yarker last Saturday, re- sulting in a win for the home team by 9 to 4. The return game will be played next Saturday at. New- burgh, Claude Leggett, soldier in training at Belleville, paid his wife and family a visit over Saturday and Sunday last.. Dr, Oldham had the misfortune to break an axle on his auto while returning home from Camdeén East. Luckily no damage was done to car Or passengers, : Lee hag erected a fine barn, which is a credit to the street on which he lives, 'W. Storms has bedutified hig house by building a fine verandah and giving it a coat of paint. Judd Irish, of Toronto, is in the village vis- iting friends. Miss Ruth au- lay has gong to Napaiiee to elerk in a store for her aunt. Mr. and Mrs Alfred Brown and Mr. and Mrs. James Warner motored to Harrow- smith Sunday last. Mrs, OC. Peters and family, Sydenham, spent Satur. day last calling on friends here. A large number of friends attend- ed the funeral of the late Mrs. Rid- dell in Colebrooke last Saturday. Rev. Dr. Wilson, Yarker, preached a sermon to the Odfellows, which was well attended by the members of Yarker. . Frank Deare spent Sunday last with his sister, Mrs. Freeborn, at Bethel. Mrs. Peter Vanluvin has returned home after spending sev- era months with her daughter, Mrs. M. C. Dunn, in Kingston, . E.Ben- jamin has erected a arge water tank on his premises. It is fed from the river. SECOND DRILL OF THE 14TH Was Held In the Armouries On Tues- . day Evening. The sécond drill of the 14th Re- - The Late Francis W. Wiltse. The death occurred on Sunday af- ter a year's - illness of Francis Wk Wiltse, aged seventy-five years. The deceased was born near Athens and Was a member of one of the pioneer families of the Township of the Rear of Yonge. He spent the major por tion of his life there, going to Brock- ville some seventeen years ago, where he had since resided. He ac- cepted a position at the Eastern Hos- ital as an attendant which he held or fifteen years with satisfaction to himself and to his employers, rising to position of supervisor. Besides his wife he leaves one sister, Mrs. John Blanchard, of Addison. He was a Methodist and a member of the A. 0. U. W. By thé death of Mr. Wiltse a fine type of man has gone to his reward. He possessed an affable disposition, an upright and honorable character, in fact was a person whose word was as good as hi¥ Bond. He was a staunch Lib- wral in polities. The funeral' took place at Athens. ; LETTER TO PRESBYTERIANS, sn i. Let Us Have Peace at Home Till War Ends, - Montreal, May 18.--To the Editor): Sad beyond expression would it be if the Church, which should be a source of unity and strength and comfort to the nation at this sad time, should be made, Instead, an elemetit of division and -weskness. May 1 suggest 4 way to avoid it, with- | out anyone surrendering what he! thinks to be right. 'The situation | in brief is as follows: ; The majority of the Union Com- mittee, at its meeting in ber last, agreed "to recommend to our Assembly, which meets in Kigston in June, to proceed this summer to . n th nority of the Union Committee has recommended the Assembly to drop, for the present, the question of or- ganic union. if the Assembly should now proceed to another vote, it/could only create division. Pressure only leads to further steps in resisting that pressure, as witness the follow- ing: At the recent meeting of the Synod of British Columbia; early in April, there were present about fifty mem- bers. Twenty of these, ministers and elders, gathered at a meeting called for the purpose, and organ- ized for the province, for the preser- vation and continuance of the Pres. byterian Church. ¥ At the recent meeting of the Synod of Alberta, about the middle of April, thirty members of Synod, ministers and elders, gathered at a meeting held for the same purpose, organised for the province, and ap ted a large committee of prominent min- isters and laymen. These two committees are in two of the largest Western Home Mission provinces, and inelude well-known pioneers and leaders who have been dctive in furthering home mission work for a generation, The Alber- ta Committee has just issued a state- ment claiming--' 'the almost com- elimination of overlapping in that province, through, the co-opera- tion of the Methodist and Presbyte- rian Churches" --and quoting the report to the Synod of Alberta of its Home Mission convener---'that out of a total of six hundred preaching points the care of his commit- tee there is overlapping with the Methodist Church In-onlytwenty-one cases," Sia Tames ue SHIT further, there has been cently oa a "Woman's Ledgue forthe Preservation and Continuance fo the Presbyterian Chareh in "Cah- Coble tie her ty ther on for t tinganée of the Presbyterian Ch ne | i ies Jeneral Comurit- tees of over ndred fr elders. 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