a------ : GLENDOWER. April 4--Charles Babcock and wife have moved in the house with Anson Hivmerman, The Touts ate yery muddy since the snow went off, Ric) Wilson cut his leg badly h an axe. Some people have tapped their sugar bushes. "DEAD CREEK. April 3.--S8ugar Making Is the or- deriof the day. Mrs. Brooker and Miss Arney spent Sunday evening at Frederick Loyst's, Mizs Wright was at D, C. Clancy's on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Viola Newton is at Mrs. Brooker's. N. Kellar and daughter Violet, are home from Northbrook. April 3.~Ingpector Reid made his semi-annual visit to the school. Hugo Brown made a trip to Lavant station. Miss D. Thompson, Revelstoke, B.C., Who has been visiting at her home in Slate Falls, spent a few days this Week at Mrs. A. J. Wensley's. F. Mallory js at Lavant station on busi- ness. te. Philip Vilneff spent Sat- urday and Sunday here. ' L. Bebee held services here in the Methodist Church on Sunday. nen DONALDSON. April 4 --A few from here attend- ed the sale at D. McKinnon's at Mis sissippi on the 3rd. Most of the farm- ers have begun sugar making again. Pte. William McKenzie called on his sister, Mrs. R. W. Sproule, this week, Mrs. K. Raspberry, who has been il) for some time, left last week for the hospital in Smith's Falls. We are SOITY to. report the severe illness 'of John L. McKenzie, but hope for a speedy recovery. -- ARDOCK. April' 3.--A number from here at- tended the sale at W. Davey's, Fern- leigh. 0. McLellan had the mis fortune of having his house burned. Another young man from here, in the person of Rowland Hamilton, has Joined the colors for overseas service. A wee son has come to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Gil- mour. Mrs. J. Fraser is ill. Art. and Elliott Young have - returned home after spending a few months in Kingston. Visitors: Guy Wat- kins and Carmen McDonald at J. P. 'Watkins'; Pte. Rowland Hamilton and A. Watkins at Mrs. C. Grey's; W. Johnston at J. Fraser's. + WAGARVELLE. April, 3.--The roads are still ina poor condition for traffic. Farmers Vin ating to:lap their bushes. A. Wagar, who has been in Parry Sound during the winter, has returned home. The kitchen shower held at Harvey Cronk's last week 'was a de- cided success. The bride received many useful presents. A good pro- Eramme of musle was rendered. Miss Cara Wagar has gone to Parry Sound where she has secured a position as teacher. C. M. Jackson is home from Brantford fora few days. - Anna Kirkham is home from Toronto vi- siting her sister, Mrs. IX. M. Storms. School has re-opened with Miss Anna O'Neil as teacher, HARTINGTON, April, 3.--Dhe Epwnrth League held a successful social ovent Friday night. Corpl, Edward Freeman held a sale of farm stock and implements on Thursday last. Wesiey Babcock has returned home from Belleville. Frederick Amey, Verona, has moved to the house lately occupied hy Rob- ert Gooderham. Ptes, H. Wartman and H. Goslin spent Sunday at their homes here. Miss Beatrice and Rob- ert Freeman spent 14st week-end in the city. Miss Grahaln, Elginburg, is visiting at Edley Campsall's. Mr. and George Deere at Edward Free- ns, Mrs. Alfred Babcock, Belle- ville, at Benjamin Campsall's; Miss Ruby Sigsworth 'Is confined to the house with grippe. LAKE OPINICON, April 1.---A pamber of farmers have tapped their trees, but report a very poor run of sap. A large crowd attended the sale by the Opinicon Ranching Company on Saturday last. K. N. Darling is doing good work in this neighborhood with his sawing outfit. The annual milk meeting will be held in the factory next Sat- urday night. A. N. Sharp has en- gaged Mr. and Mrs. Williams for the coming year. A. Darling purchased a valuable cow last week from 8. Lyon, of Latimer. Miss M. Camp- bell spent the week-end at her home at Perth Road. K. and 8. Darling visi relatives at Buck Lake on Sunday. D. J. Hughson spent a few days at Latimer. - Miss E. Best at G. Kerr's) Chaffey's Lock. FOREST. LApril 3.--Mr, Fitzgerald held a cheese mjedting on Saturday last. A large m of patrons were pres- ent. SW Nichols hag returned after visiting friends in ville and Westport. Mrs. Ralph Patterson and son, Inverary? were recent guests of O'Connor. Mrs. John Me- ited g dor. mother last weak. MM tella Moreland has returned to her school in Pundurn, Saskatchewan. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Q'Brien, Wolfe Jaland, were recent guests of Mrs. Philip Kelly, Miss \ ito Harrigan, teacher, Wolfe Is- and, spent the week-end at her 5 iss Nellie Scanlon, teach er, , Was a week-end efsey. A number from attended the m ! ilitary concert in Sydenham last week. -- - 080 STATION, . _ April, 3.--The show is nearly all She t0uds are in a very poor, ~The many friends ol : are sorry to hear of his % Serious dines. Mrs. John Thornton ae 15 visiting her niece, Mrs. Warren. Ptes. Frank Mac. Ph , "Ross MacPherson, Robert i ane gh guest | talion. of | in [Patterson and Henry McVeigh spent Sunday at their respective hones here. Fn Joby Pr Bute Has re turned home a ishing friends a Zealand. Mrs. 8. c. Douek spent Sun- day in Lanark the guest of her bro- ther, Robert Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Robept' Henderson left to-day for their Pome in Breaside after spend- ing sdme time with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. George Burke, King- ston, are visiting at Joseph A. Burke's. . SANGSTER. April 3.--~Farmers have their sugar bushes and report 800d run of sap. Mrs. Patric is ill with measles. Mrs, Walsh, who spent the past month with her daughter, Mrs, M. Coch- rane, has returned to her home in Oates. Mrs. James Hickey, Bar- ridge, and Mrs. John Goodheart are at Mrs. Patrick Egan's. Thomas Murphy at Peter McNamee's, Narrow Locks. E. J. O'Connor at Thomas Barrett's; Thomas Barrett at King- ston one day last week; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riley at N. Murphy's; Joseph Goodheart, Glendower, at his fath- ers, John Goodheart; Terrance O'Connor at John J. Coulter's, Cole Lake; Mrs, Timothy Babcock and Miss K. Cochrane at M. J. Coch- Trane's; Joseph Barrett at J. Mur- phy"s; Timothy Babcock and James Coulter at T. Young's; P. O'Connor at Glendower; W. J. Corcoran at rr, Harrett's; Miss Maisie McCann at iter tome in Westport. tapped a very k Egan Patrick DESERT LAKE. March 31.--~A gloom was cast over this vicinity when the sad news came over the wires of the death of Willfam Snook of Lestock, Sask. Mr. Snook was sixty-one years of age and moved to this place when a small boy he lived here until last May when he and the family moved to Saskatchewan. Mr. Snook was greatly esteemed in this vicinity, He kept the post office and carried the mail for thirty years. His son Fred arrived in Verona with the body Tuesday morning, Marche 28th, and was taken to the home of Mrs. E. M. Snook. The funeral was largely at- tended. Service was held by Mr. Mooney of Toronto, on Wednesday afternoon and the burial took place In the cemetery beside his wife who predeceased him in June, 1914. De- ceased leaves three sons, John, of Watertown, N. Y.: Frederick, of Saskatchewan; Albert, of Westmoon, Sask., and two daughters, Olive and Annie at home, also one adopted daughter. © In" religion Mr. Snook was a long and faithful member of the Brethren. Dr. J. O. Allen of Perth attended the funeral, EL KEPLER. April 4.--Wesley Simkins, treated his Kepler friends to another oyster Supper at Ambrose Orser's. A good- ly number were there. Rev.. Mr, Troope, Queen's, preached an excel- lent sermon there on Sunday. Am- brose Orser and son, Wellington, at tended the funeral of the late Wil. liam Snook at Desert Lake. John Fowler and wife are both seriously il. Thomas J. Garrett is on the sick list. = Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Johnston entertained ® number of friends recently. Mrs. Sharpe has returned home from making an ex-. tended visit to her niece. Mrs, John Watson, Ottawa, Stanley Donnell and wife attended the Golden . wedding anniversary of her grandparents, Charles Orser and wife, Desert Lalke. Visitors: Mrs. Wartman, Wark- worth, at Newton Orser's, Mrs. Han- son, Miss Florence Bradley and Mr. Lindsay and Miles Orser and wife at Ambrgse Orser's, Mrs. John Wart- man ahd little Marquerite at G. Her- bert Buck's, Edward Donnell and wife, city, at his father's; Herbert Buck and Elwood Wartman were re- cent visitors at john Wartman's, Newberg, The W.M.S. expect to meet at Mrs. Ambrose Orser's next Monday, April 14th, Leeds CHANTRY. April --Thomas Moulton left here a few days ago for tie welt, Wherg he intends to spend the sum- mer. Miss Doreen Davis was the guest of Miss Nellie Kelly, Athens, on Sunday. to Prescott on Saturday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs, Dalman, which took place on Sunday at three o'clock. By the permission of the inspector, the school has been closed for the Easter holidays this week, so the boys may help in the sugar bushes, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cheney, Ripley, and Irwin, were the guests of Frank Seeds on Sunday. Mrs. A. Elliott has been confined to her bed with grippe. a 3. CHARLESTON S Apri] 4.--Quite a number are ill with bad colds, Mrs. W. Halliday spent a few days last week in Brock- ville. Miss Millar, Greenbush, was a week-end visitor at S. Godkin's. A. N. Sherman has moved to Athens, having sold Cedar Park to Dr. Giles of Monireal. The ice is breaking up in Charleston Lake. W. Crosier mar- rowly escaped a bad aceident when his horses broke through. F, Sterry has moved his family to Athens, he having entered the employment of P. B. Whitmore. Lieut. Loge and Pte. Edmond Heffernan of Athens were through here on Monday look- ing for reeruits for the 156th Bat: According to reports, George H. Grant-bhas been slightly' wounded. Pte. Grant made his home at W. Halliday's, but = went overseas with the 21st Battalion. POOLE'S RESORT. sl 1.--~Miss Poole is visit- v a Ki Miss Flor- ence Burtch has ed home from: Caintown. Work bas again started foreman, | on AN. Sellen as Mrs. ah Lear is re- covering from a illness, Little Alexander Elliott drove | Donald Willlams recently very ill, is much improved. Gordon Lake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lake, has en. listed with the 156th Leeds and Grenville Battalion. Alfred Salter and Delmer Williams have com- menced work 'on Butler Island Trappers are beginning to get busy. Mr. Ansow Andress has erected a new. Walter Williams Is baving a fishing boat built. Mr. and Mrs. F, F. C. Kahnt, Rockport, spent Sunday last, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ford Davis. JUNETOWN. April 1.--Miss Lizzie Ferguson William Ferguson and little daugh- ter Bernice, were recent guests at A. B. Ferguson's Miss Laura Fergu- #on, Yonge, Mills and Miss - Elsie Herbison, Miss Arley Purvis re- turned home last week from a two- week's visit with relatives at Brock- ville and Purvis street. Mr. and Mrs. Alién Earl, Warburton, visited on Thursday at Walter Purvis'. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Trickey's Zuabbin, visited their daughter, Mrs. Arnold Avery, last week. Mrs, William Flood and children spent the week- end at Soperton. Miss Kate Purvis is visiting friends in Brockville. Mr. and 'Mrs. (Rev). W. Purvis enter- talned a few friends on Friday even- ing. Mrs. J. A. Herbison spent Sat- urday in Mallorytown Misses Irene and Ollie Tennant were guests of Mrs. Saunderson Ferguson on Thurs- day. William Hall attended the funeral at Lyn on Friday, of the late James Cummings. Miss Mary Avery spent the. week-end guest of Mrs. Roy Gibson, Purvis street, Mrs. Jacob Warren is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce and son Allen visited friends at 'Lyndhurst on Sunday. OUTLET. April 3.--The farmers have been tapping their sugar bushes but so far report a very poor run. J. Grif- fin of Sand Bay fas been at this place for the past 'few days. Miss Ida Bradley has returned from Lill- ie's where she spent a few weeks at the home of her brother. G. A. Brad- ley of Athens was a recent visitor at this place. Miss Myrtle Reid of Ath- ens made a short visit at her home recently. William Crozier drew a load of wood across the lake to Char- leston, March 31st, although it is not considered safe to drive on. Mrs, N. Botsford at George Reid's this week. Mrs. William Crozier is able to move about the house again after her long illness. Miss M. A. Bradley of Brockville is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. J. Running of Woodvale. Mrs. E. Vanderburg is again nursing at Sand Bay. Mrs. A. Weart is at W. G. Vanderburg's. W. J. Run- ning has purchased a mew evaporat- or. Mrs. Weldou Bradley is at Mrs. W. T. Parson's. Stephen Hall 'has sold his farm to his son Herbert, 3 WASHRURN'S CORNERS. April 4. --Sugar making is the or- der of the day, but so far no great amount has been made. Anthony Preston is seriously ill at the home of his brother at Newboro. Mrs. Edward Davis was called to Ogdens- burgh last week by the illness of her brother, John M. Wilson, who died shortly before she arrived. Mr. Wilson was born at Sheldon's Cor- ners, the son of the late Thomas Wilson, and was fifty-three years old. Miss Allce Knowlton has re- turned from the St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville, much improved in health. Mrs. Herbert Stevens' health is not improving as rapidly as her many friends would wish. Miss N. Arthur, B.A, Trenton, has been engaged by the High School Board at Athens to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Ney. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston, who have been visiting friends in this section, left recently for their home in Jan- son, Sask. Mr. Nichols, principal of the Public School, Athens, is able to resume his duties, having recov- ered from lis recent illness. Stu- dents of the Athens High School pre- senfed their teacher, Miss Ney, with a sterling silver purse and an appro- priate address on her departure. Arza Sherman, late proprietor of Cedar Park, Charleston, has pur- chased a residence in Athens. LOMBARDY April 3 --Capt. Kingston of Pres cott is recruiting in this vicinity. Harry Houze, student of Smith's Falls Collegiate Institute, is confin- ed to his home here owing to an at- tack of mumps. J. Looley, who has received the appointment of mai] de- livery on R. R. No. 2, is awaiting orders to begin his duties. Owing to the bad roads last week the Smith's Falls-Portland stage was unable to make the regular trips. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Watson leave this week for Verona. Mrs. John Clark, who vas been receiving medi- cal treatment in Smith's Falls for cme time, was able to return home this week. A patriotic meeting was held in the Town Hall here on Mon- day evening, 27th ult. Addresses were given by Capt. T. A. Kidd, Lieut. Wilkinson and the {local clergymen, Rev. Messrs. Hurford and Fluker. Mrs, Burton Blancher and little son were recent guests at the Bome of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D Fawcett, Chesterville. O. Wright left on, Wednesday for Algonquin where hg will spend a fow weeks. Mrs. W. G, Wood, Smith's Falls spent a few days dast week with her parents, Mr. aid Mrs. John Clark, and other ves. Miss rene Allen; Smith's Falls, has engaged as public school teacher. March 31.--Mr. and 'Mrs. Cranson have returned home after a short vi- sit with her brother, Walter ¥Frink. Mie Lulu Miller spent Sunday at er home here. Mr. and Mrs. Tunis Smith, are spending a few days with their daughter, Mrs. John Frink. 1 this week. William Gaitsbell entertained. over fifty ol his' friends at a very Jolly, sunprise party in honour of his birth- day, on Tuesday evening, March 28th. Progressive euchre was in- dulged in until midnight, when re- freshments were served, Mrs. Clard ence Smith winning the prize. After dancing the happy gathering di : ed In the wee sma' hours of the morning. Among those present were [Miss R. Rundle, Bloomfield; Mrs. Sylver, Mrs. Lawler, Mr. Baker and Mr. Beauprey, Kingston. Allen Smith is ill. Mrs. Nancy Miller is visiting ston. Pte. Ross Kavaner is spending a few days with his brother, Hiram Kavaner. A jolly party numbering about sixty, were entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frink's on Thursday evening last. Cards and dancing were enjoyed. Refreshments were served after midnight. ------ "ODESSA. April 5.---Several members of the 146th spent Sunday at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen of Saskatchewan are visiting his sis- ter, Mrs. William Jones. Mr, and irs. Arthur Snook, Westbrooke, Sen Sunday at William Jones', Mr, and 'Mr. Frank Elon and family, Pic- ton, are in the village again for a few days. Judson Babcock of the 80th Battalion, Picton, is home on his farewell trip before leaving for overseas. Mrs. A. W. Baker is here after spending the winter with her son in Toronto. Mrs, G. W. Lucas has returned to her home here after spending a couple of weeks with her sister, Mrs. F. Scott, Montreal. Bern- ard Toomey, who has been ill for somg time was taken to the Hotel Dieu on Saturday last. Mrs. George Rutherford, North Bay, came 'home to take care of her mother. After two years of illness Mrs. Landon passed away. She had been a resi- dent of Odessa for years and her many friends were sorry to. hear of her demise. Mr. Barnes attended the temperance convention in Toronto last week and on Sunda morning gave a synopsis of addresses, Miss Lena Burley is spending a couple of weeks with friends in Belleville, Miss Mary Hodge has gone to Kings- ton to reside. Irwin Sproule spent Sunday afternoon at 8S. D, Sproule's. Miss Wilanna Clark spent Sunday af- ternoon at 8. J. Sproule's. Harry O'Neil, Belleville, ill vith typhoid fever, is home for a few weeks, ENTERPRISE April 1--Mr, Margaret Finn died on Sunday, March 26th at the age of fifty-four years, Just seven months ago her hushanid and father was call- ed away and since then Mrs. Finn's health had been gradually falling and for the lest two months she was a patient sufferer from heart trouble. Her family loses a most patient, lov- ing mother whose whole efforts were directel towards their welfare, and the cominunity at urge Igves a kind friend and a good neighty. There . aac trouble came but knew her as a 'ministering consoler. Conscious till the end she talked to her family of ten children who were all at ler bed- side with that calmness and resigna- tion which had always market her life as a noble example of a good Christian mother. She was a devout Roman Catholic and was always deeply interested in everything -re- garding her holy religion. Her fun- eral was on Tuesday morning to the Church of the 'Annunciation where Rev. Father McDonald sang requiem mass for the repose of her soul and her remains were placed in the vault to await final interment in the new cemetery beside those of her hus- band. Deep indeed in the sympathy felt. for her 'bereaved family al] wof whom are at home except Mrs. J T, Mcallister," Wolfe Island; Mrs. Jas. B, Evans, Moscow, and John, C.PR. operator. The pall bearers were her four song, John, Edward, Leo and Jernard, Jas. Evans and Joseph Finn, : ® | - MILL, HAVEN. April Crossing between 'the is- land and the mainland is unsafe. John Clement, who has been ill, iz improving. Measles are 'prevalent in this vicinity. Mrs. G. Lucas of Odessa, who has been vigiting at Os- car Amey's, has returned home. Miss Dorothy Allen of Ottawa, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Fraser, has'jreturned home. Mr. Fraser, who was on business grip to Ottawa, has returned home, CALDWELL'S MILLS. April 4.---Miss Hazel Buffam has returned home after spending a week at Mrs. H. B. Gray's. William Sle- mens, accompanied by 'W. Green, spent Sunday at Thomas Easton's. Joseph H. Burke and John Willis are renewing old aéquaintances here. John Thomas, of Lavant, spent Sat- urday and: Sun in the village. Mrs. John W. Elliott spent a few days last week at her sister's, Mrs. David Ferguson's, Thurlow. Mrs. T. G. Deachman is visiting her par- ents at Flower Station. " FERGUSON'S FALLS. March 1.--Fafmers are making " 3 esd Some of the farmers arou ere have a Iv time drawing Jed for thee cat as the roads are in a very state. f.18 lost a valuable yea so far. 'tion of 4 poor maple neth L. Weese wee but few homes where $s cknass' her daughter, Miss Ina Miller, King- |b A metery on flent on Tuesday. ylerred in the family lot at Mountain {View cemetery on , Lucy Arnold, youngest daugh ; 29th. After a short honey- moon, they returned to their home here on 'Sunday. Leo Donoghue, Kingston, spent a few days last week at his home here. chased. 146th, Tamworth, spent Sunday at home. Miss Keech, Winnipeg, has returned 'home after having spent some time at H. Milligan's. Thomas Doyle and Aggie McGuire, Forest Mills, spent Sunday at C. Ingolds- y's. é MABERLY. April 4.--There are now five Ma- berly boys with the 130th training in Perth. Ewen Flemming spent a few days with his parents this week. The Maberly Dramatic Club put on a con- ert at Bolingbrooke on Thursday evening which was much enjoyed by 4 very appreciative audience. The road} were in a very poor fondition but nevertheless the troupe arrived in time for the opening chorus, sonie with sleighs, some in lumber wagons, some in cutters and some on foot. Miss Lula Wesley returned to Ro- chester, her mother having recovered from her severe illness. Robert Munroe and Ralph Walroth are en- gaged making syrups. Miss Laura Munroe went to Sharhot Lake to at- tend the millinery opening on Satur. day. Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson and family spent Sunday at John Duffy's. Mrs. Thomas Palmer has returned home from Kingston General Hospit- al. Joseph Taylor was a visitor in Maberly on Sunday: BETHEL. April, 3--Camden East cheese fac- tory opened" on Monday for the sea- son. Mr. Ryan is visiting at P. Man- lon's. Carman Salsbury of the 146th Battalion, Tamworth, was home for a few days last week. Arthur Ashley of the 146th Battalion, went to Tam- worth on Monday last to train. Geo. Lee bought a driving horse from A. Ashley. Elgin McWilliams spent Sunday evening with J. W. Curl, Sr. Sugar making has started again. Mrs. Charles Emberley visited last week for a day or so in Napanee with her sister, Miss Smith. Mrs. J. B. Al. kenbrack is out again after her re- cent illness. Miss Edna Jackson, who has been visiting in Toronto, has returned. Miss May Hamilton is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. James Gibson of Toronto, J. Rodgers, Tamworth, has been with his sister, Mrs, John Gal- braith, for a few days, EE ------------------ i 0 i Hastings | TWEED, April 4.~Friday, April the Tih is the date fixed for a public meeting of the taxpayers to discuss the mat- ter of erecting a High School build- ing to supplant the resent Continu- ation School. On Friday of week, a fire which originated in a defectivé chimney in the Roland Bakery building started -and soon found its way to the Khaki Club rooms on the second floor. The fire company soon appeared on the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze. A piano and other articles 'of furni- ture were somewhat damaged, R. O. Bayter, manager of the local branch of the Royal Bank has resigned his position. 'He purposes joining the forces for overseas service. Mr, Bayer, during his eighteen months' Sojourn in Tweed has endeared him- self to one and all by whom he will be greatly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Steinburg of Peterboro, spent the week-end with 'his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steinburg. They, however, left on Monday for Toron- to where Mr: Steinburg purposes un- dergoing a serious surgical operation The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. George Cassidy of Bogart was, dur- ing the week, laid to rest, as was al- #0 the three months-old child of Mr. and Mes John Langevin. On Friday of last week Rev. Father Quinn vis- ited Rey. Father Carey of Erinsville. Mr. ard Mrs. P. Harte and Master Harold of Stoco spent Sunday after- noon with Tweed friends. John Com. er continues very low. Though many farmers in this vicinity have tapped for sap yet none has 'been re- warded by a generous flow. Mma. William O'Keeéf is suffering from an attack of bronchitis, On Tuesday Miss McDowell, principal of the Con- tinuation School, left for her home at Uxbridge in response to a call to the bedside of her father who is dangerously ill. : MER hh ih Oa | Prince Evan EA I BB reed ALL April 1.--Rev. E. Harston spent ASONVILLE. the week-end in Toronto. in his ab- sence services were conducted by J. R, French of Melville. George Weeks assisted by giving two solos. Mrs, Ernest Beuham, Chisholm, spent the week with her parents, | Toronto ursday with their sisters, a E. Terry and Mrs. W. H. Hubbs. Mrs. J. Turner or Melville, who died in Belleville Hos- pital, was buried in Bowerman's ce- ursday morning. J. EB. Benson, P.S. 1, v the school on { aud xs na it in excel- e m 4 ment of is Susie Stewart. ' young people of this ! dance at the hall on even- dng. Albert Delong, an old and es- | teemed resident at one time of this his home in Toronto vicinity, died at Tu remains were in- years at. Bowerman's the position as organist of that church) Calvin Arnold, Selby Wed rf off | vin Arnold, » on' ni March the| Mrs. Sills. The farmers who run a last" e { Shipments, 57, $18.25 to $19. Terry and Mrs, W. H. Hubbs have the sympathy of the community. Frederick Morton has been very ill for a week with mumps and grippe. Mr. and ue Maraul aaruned home on ter spending a few days in Napanee the guest of the latter's sisters, Mrs. Davidson and 8dp bush were tapping Wednesday But the sap was slow to appear. Mr. elsh, tenant of J. Baitly, is moving to Belleville to-day and other help is: moving in Mr, Baitly's tenant house. ef T | - G il HINCHINBROOKE, April 1.--Council met; members all 'present. Minutes of last meeting adopted. Moved, Howes--MeCleod, that on the application of Mr. Finn to build a cattle pass at Tot 5, con. 8, ces were done in Parham, Friday, the necessary adv k time, an on, oe that no action .be tak Lion to have side I 10 and 11, con. 9, and road allow= ance between con, 8 and 9, closed. | Carried ¢ . Moved, - Howes, that the Jesve and clerk be a com- mittee to examine time books, ete and issue orders to road superinten- dents. Carried. Mr. Wylie gave an interesting. Accounts passed: W.Wa- gar, collector, $50.50; N. Bush, char ity, $6; W. J. Geddes, M.D., medical attendance to Mrs, 'N. Bush, $6. Council adjourned to May 26th, 1916, to meet at Parham, §- The Latest Market Reports . GRAIN QUOTATIONS, Toronto, + Toronto, April © 4.--- Manitoba Wheat--In store at Fort Willia No. 1 .aorthern, $1.15% ; do No. $1.12%; do No. 3, $1.10%. Maritoba Oats--In store at Fort William, No. 2 C.W., 42%e¢; No. 3, C.W., 40%¢; No. 1 extra feed, 403%e¢c; | No. 1 feed, 30 %e. American Corn --No 3 83%e. : Canadian Corn--¥eed, 68¢ td 70e. | Ontario Wheat--No. 2 winter, »per carlot, according to freight outside, $1.02 to $1.04; No. 1 commercial, 97¢ to 99¢; No. 2 commercial, 95¢ to 97¢; No. 3 commercial, 92¢ to 93c¢: feed wheat, 85¢ to 87c. Ontario Oates --No. 3 white, 43¢ to 44c; commercial oats, 42¢ to 43¢c. Peas--N%. 2, nominal, per car lot, $1.60, according to sample, $1 to $1.30. Barley-- Malting, outside, 62¢ to 63c; do No. 2 feed, 59¢ to 62c. Buckwheat--Neominal, 68¢ to 69c. Rye--No. 1 commercial, 87¢ to 88¢; rejected, 83¢ to 85c. Manitoba Flour--First patents, in jute bags, $6.50; do seconds, $6; strong makers', $5.80, in jute bags. Ontario Flour--Winter track, To- ronto, prompt shipment, according to sample, $4 to $4.10, in jute bags; bulk, seaboard, $4.15 to $4.25. Mileed--Carlots, per ton, deliver- ed, Montreal freights; Bran, $35: shorts, $26; middlings. $27; g feed flour, bag, $1.60 to $1.70. m, | 9 { yallow, | Duluth. Duluth, April 4-~--Wheat, No. 1 hard, $1.19%: No. 1 northern, $1.17% te $1.19% ; No. 2 northern, $1.12% to $1.16%. 2 Liverpool. ] Liverpool, April 4.---Wheat, spot, steady; No. 1 Manitoba, 13s 7d; No. 3 Manitoba, i8s 2d; No. 2 hard win- ter, Gulf, 11s 3d; No. 2 hard winter, choice, 12s 11d; No. 2 red western 13s 10d; northern Chicago, 13s 7d. Corn, spot, quiet; American mixed, new, 10s 4d. Flour--Winter pat- ents, 46s 6d. Hops in London (Pa- cific coast), £4 16s to £5 16s. Montreal. Montreal, April 4.--There was a fair inquiry from foreign buyers for | Manitoba spring wheat, but as the! prices bid for May and June ship- ment were fully 2s per quarter below cost, no business resulted except with governments who were in the market for supplies. Corn--American No. 2 yeHow, 84c/| to 86c. | Oats--Canadian western Ne.2, 52¢;| Canadian western No. 3, 650c¢; extra | No. 1 feed, 50c; No. 2 local white, | 483% ¢; No. 3 local white, 47 %c¢; No.| 4 local white, 46%c. | Barley-- Manitoba feed,66¢ to 67c¢;! malting, 76¢ to 77c. Flour-- Manitoba spring © wheal patents, firsts, $6,680, seconds $6.10, stroug bakers', $5.90; winter patents, choice, $6; straight rollers, $5.30 to $5.40; straight rollers, bags, $2456 to $2.50. | Rolled oats--Barrels, $4.80 to $4.90; bags, 90 Ibs. $2.25 to $2.30. Bran, $24; middlings, $28 to $30; moullie, $30 to $33. Hay--No. 2, per ton, car lots, $20 to $20.50. v / Winnipeg. Winnipeg, April 4. --Wheat--No. L northern, 1.14 7-8; No. 2 northern, $1.12 1-2; No. 3 northern, Sis No. 4, 1.07 1-8; No." 5, 98 1-2; No. 6, 90 5-8; feed, 85 5-8¢. Oats--No. 2 CW, 42 1.8¢; No. 3 C.W,, 40 3-8¢; extra No. 1 fedd, 38 3-8; No. 2 feed, 37 7-8c. Barley--No. 3, 6lc; No, 4, 56¢; rejected, 52; feed,52, Flax--No. 1 NW.C, 1.92 1-4; No. 2 C. W,, $1.09 1-4, Chicago, M. Chicago, April 4.--White, No. 3 hard, nominal. Corn--No. 2 yel'ow. 80 1-2¢; No. ¢ yellow, 73¢ to 74c: No. 4 white 74 to 74 1-dc. 'Oats-- Standard, nominal. Rye, No. 2, nom- inal; Ne. 4, 86c. Barley, 63c to 75. Timothy, $4.50 to $8. Clover, 10 to $18.50. Pork, $21.50 (. $23. Lard, $11.10. & Minneapr'™. , 4.--Wheat -- May clr cd $1.17M-4 to $1.17 3-8; Jul, 31.17 5-8 to $1.17 3-4; No. 1 bard, $1.22 3-8: No. 1 $1.17 7-8 to $1.20 7.8; No. 2 ern, $1.14 3-8 40 $R.17 7-8, No. 3 yellow 3 white, 4 LIVE STOCK MARKET, after which he removed to Toronto. His daughters of this place, Mrs. E. | § winter, 11s 7d; No. 1 hard Duluth, | at the Union Stock Yards this morne ing were 3,079 cattle, 63 ealves, 362 hogs, 41 sheep. Trade was a little slow, but prices in all clases held steady except hogs. Export cattle, choice, $8.25 to $8.50; butcher cattle, choice, $8 to $8.25, medium $7.50 to $7.75, com- mon +$7.25 to $7.50; 'butcher cows, choice, $6.75 to $7, medium $6.25 to $6.50, canners $3.50 to $4.25, bulls $5 to $7.25; feeding steers, $7.25 to 50;_stockers, choice, $7 to. $7.25, light $6.50 'to $7; milkers, choice, each, $60 to $100; apringers, $60 to $100; sheep, ewes, $9 to $10; lambs, $11.50 to $13.35; hogs, fed and wa- tered, $10.60; calves, $7 to $10.50, Montreal, April 4.--QCattle and hogs showed an advance of twenty- five cents a hundred at the live stock market this morning, and other lines being firm. Quotations and receipts follow: Butcher steers, $8.35 to $8.60 good, $8 to $8.35; fair, $7.45 to $7.70; medium, $6.95 to $7.25; rough, $6.60 to $7.10; butcher bulls, $6.60 to $7.10; medium, $6 to $6.50; common, $5.50. Receipts, 250. Hogs, selects, $11.25 to $11.50; rough and mixed lots, $10.25 to 310.75; common, $10. Receipts Sheep, 6c Receipts 25 Calves, milk fed, 6c to Se. celpis 200. to 8c; lambs, 9¢ to 13%¢ Reg * Buffalo, East Buffalo, April 4~Cattle, res ceipts 3.250, heavy, slow and lower, others steady. Prime steers, $9.35 to $9.6Q; shipping, $8.35 to $9.25; butchers, $7.20 to $8.80; heifers, $6.75 to $8.50; cows, $4 to $7.50; Gulls, $5 to $7.50; stockers and feed. ers, $6 fo $7.25; stock heifers, $5.50 to $6.50; fresh cows and @pringers, active and steady, $50 to $100. Veals, receipts 100, active, $4 to $10.50, Hogs, receipts 9,600; heavy and mixed, $9.25 to $10.35; Yorkers, $9.25 10 $10.30; pigs, $9.25 to $9.50; roughs, $9.15 to '$9.25; stags, $6.50 to $7.75. Sheep and lambs, receipts 150, ac tive; lambs, $8 to $11.75; yearlings, $6.50 to $10.85; wethers, $9 to $9.50; ewes, $4 to $9. Chicago, Chicago, April - 4.--Cattie: Re« ceipts 9,000. Market strong. Nat- ive beef steers, $7.60 to $9.90; stock- ers and feeders, $5.90 to $8.40; Cows and heifers, $4 to $8.50; ecal- ves, $7 to $9.25. Higs: Receipts 19,000. Light $9.20 to $9.75; mixed, $9.25 to $8.75; heavy, $9.20 to $9.80; rough, $9.20 to $9.35; pigs, $7.40 to $8.50; bulk of sales, $9.55 to $9.75. Sheep: Receipts 17,000, Market weak. Wethers, $8.40 10 $9.10; lambs, native, $9 to $11.40, GENERAL TRADE. Produce At Market. Montreal, April 4.--Cheese--¥Fin« est westerns, 18%c to 183% c; finest easterns, 18¢c to 18% c: Butter--Choicest creamery, 33c to 34¢; seconds, 30¢ to 32¢. Eggs, fresh, 26¢ to 27¢c. Potatoes, per bag, car lots, $1.75 to $1.80. abattoir killed, Dressed hogs, 15%o0.-to 15%ec. Pork--Heavy. Uapada short mess, barrels; .35 to 45 pieces, 32c to 33¢; Canada short cut back, barrels, 45 to 55 pieces, 30c to 31c. Lard--Compound, tierces, 875 Ibs. 123 c to 13¢c; wood pails, 20 Ibs, net, 13%c to 12%c; pure, tierces, 375 Ibs, 15e to 15%¢; pure, wood pails, 20 1bs., pet, 15%¢ to 16c. » Toronto 2 ; Toronto, April 4.--Wheat, cereal, dew, $1.02 (0 $1.04; goose, wheat, 87¢; do., milling, new, 97¢ to 99¢; baricy, malting, 60c to 6c; barley, feed, 58¢; oats, 47c to 49%¢; buck- wheat, 65¢, rye 76c, peas, sample, $1- to Bian hay, timothy, Ne. 1, to $24; 13 to $15; baled hay, track, No. 1; $16 to $17; do., No. 2, $13 to $14; straw, lots, track, $6.50 to $7; do bun , $14; do, loose, $8.50 to $9; Ie Shraw, $17 to $18; oat straw, ; $16 to $17. Butter and eggs--Eggs, new-laid, '25e 0/328; do., fresh, 23¢c to 24c; butter, choice dairy, 35¢ 38¢c. Poultry, ng chicken: ow address on the work, etc., of the Chil. dren's Ald Society, which was very clover and mixed hay;