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Indian Re-| bly the "tallest Band, Johnson ny healthy < "He was of a very manner. He was a "many a time he bas ground between his home Perry and possibly no one Fh less time. He was helpful in at times in leadiug of song in the Indian Butdeath came and the strong | to bow himself. We regret vill no more see histall man- | amoungst us. "To his wife sons we ofler our most sincere 'm. Milner, Secently a Jatient Inglehart Private Hospital ga short ime with bis Seios Miss Tohns, Port Perry, is staying 'Chris Hardy. Platten spent a wes with the Sunday evening service Mr. M. Clark the popular ex-teacher of the Centre P. S. gave an 'address on "the subject of "Sowing and Reaping". referred to the simplicity which characterized our Lord's methods of feaching, contrasting it with the | practice in preaching in Latin to the people who were totally ignorant of its even the best scholars present could catch out a familiar word or two. Sonya Mr. and Mrs. Williamson and their ahithter Lillian were surprized on y evening, by a number of young | people, consisting of Mr. Williamson's young men's Bible class, and Lillian's | girl friends, who had cone for the | of having areal good time! first part of the evening was incard playing and other amuse- ts. Mr. Williamson was then "ealled to the centre of the crowd and a very appropriate address was read' by Mr. K Geddes while Mr. William- son was presented with a very beauti- fol gold watch chain and locket from bis Bible Students. Mr. Williamson gave a very hearty response, emphasiz- ing the thought, that he hoped his class would always remember him as a true friend. The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. T¢ D. Clarkson on Wednesday last. A splendid meeting was held, which was profitable to all, consisting of an exchange of house plants, and a good programme. The question drawer was conducted } by Mitss Ila Tremeer and the questions were answered without difficulty. 'Miss Belle Clarkson read a paper on "The Garden" that was a benefit to all Mrs. T. H. Watson sang a beautiful sola followed by a piano solo by Miss Jennie Clarkson. The meeting closed as usual by singing the National Anthem. . . Mrs. Murdock Mag Dougall is still seriously ill. 'We are pleased to welcome Mr. and Mux Gillson and their daughter Hazel in our midst. We are pleased ' to hear that Mr, N. Dure is recovering. - Cartwright We were gratified to see the name of Lloyd White among the successful Candidates of the Normal School, and also to know that he has received his permanent second class certificate. Slee ee .H. BROWN MANUFACTURERS' AGEN -Mr. Charles Lambe has gone to To- ronto and is running a street car. I. 1 Mab! eo rene "O'Neill. Mr. Joseph Fitchett has been' ap-| : pointed as Presiding Examiner atthe 'High School Entrance at Thamesford.! Miss Mabel Lambe+shas holiday extended on account of measles in her school. We are all glad to hear that Mrs D. Christie is "improving © after = her operation. Mr. Robert Stump left the parental roof last Monday." Mr. Russel Sutcliffe has purchasd a fine grey team and is 'now orders for spring work. Mr. Ernest Holtby is busy press ing hay, ; We ate sorry 16 report that Me, T Graham is still on the sick list. My, George Bradley, of Whitby, is visiting Mr, L. Lambe. Mrs, D. Christie and 'Mps. J. Fit- chett are improving as fast as could be espected after their operations. On Wednesday last Mr. W. Or- chard was united in marriage to - Mrs. M. Harmon of this place, the knot was tied by the 'Rev. T. Laidlaw, of Utica. - The facts were kept secret as long as possible, but news carries fast and in the evening the boys took pans guns, and' everything else that would make a noise to charivari the happy] couple. Mr. Orchard showed himself of the right spirit by giving the boys some money for a treat, after which they left wishing them much joy. Mrs. Goodwin, of Detroit, is visit- ing Mrs. T. Graham. . The Manchester Methodist church will hold their Annual Freewill Offer- (ing on May 25th. Further partic- {ulars later. Caesaren Miss Bessie Sheppard and sister Mrs. Holms have returned from a prolonged trip to Florida, St. Agus- tine, New York, and other places in the U. S. A,, looking as if the trip was very beneficial to them, They are packing their household goods prior to moving to. Toronto to live. We shall miss them very much in our village. Mr. James Rowan has welcomed a little baby boy to his home, it was born on April 1st. There was a great ice jam at our village. "The"wind being very strong brought great cakes of 1ce on the shore and splintered the boat houses into kindling wood, a very few" es- caped. The old store house was also knocked down and upset but fortun- jately the contents were saved. The W. M.S. were very sorry to learn of 'the death 'of Mrs, Higgin- botham, at Bowmanville as she visited the society and proved herself very entertaining whilst spending her. va- cation in the village. Too late for last week Mr. Peter Wright cut woed for Mr: James Rowan with his sawing outfit recently. We are sorry to lose from our midst Mr. and Mrs, Walker and Miss Daisy Walker, they are moving to Cadmus. Sorry to learn that Mrs. John Wat: son is under the Doctor's care. ' We hope for her speedy recovery. Easter visitors. were Miss Ada Harran and chum, of Toronto, were home. Mr. Milton 'Harran, of Toronto, with his father. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Williams have returned from visiting friends at Solina. Mrs, Jobn Williams and sons, of Oshawa, were. renewing old acquain- tance around-our village. The lime light views 'at th Womans Missionary Society concert '| praved to Last Welnesday. rien 2nd, 3913; one of ur former residen: choice was Mrs. Harmon. Rev I'hos Laidlaw of | Epsom offic ; ated as clergyman at the Later in the day, the young the 'neighborhood officiated at charivari, which they carried out vith taking | reat energy and much sound. © We extend to' Mr. and congratulations - al will k rs. Orchard our 'trust that regret to hear this and trust that she may soon recoyer her usual h Mr. and Mrs, L. Hohop, Sunday with the latter's parents Bethesda. » live to enjoy the happiness {of home life. 0 Mrs, John Claughton, oll, i spent ! Ted Hellyer, an Englishman who | used to work for Mr. James Medd as es summet, took a trp to has returned and 1s visiting d among his friends here. Mr. Frank Clark, of Toronto, 18 at home here. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Christie attended the funeral of Wm 'Madill (Mrs.| Chrisue's brother) at Sandford, 'on 'Monday. Miss Alma McDowell, of Chalk Lake, is assisting her sister in - teach- ing at the Public School, 3 Trees vs: Sheep ~ A very interesting question in. re- gard to the relative value of forests, an' sheep grazing was raised in: the evidence taken a few years ago by a committee of the British Board of Agriculture to inquire" into. British Forestry. 'The increase in population | makes' the question of its future support one of vital importance, "and the relative value of the different uses of land iin their ability to support. population is a valuable index as 'to the direction in which development of the use of land should de directed. From the evidence. of several wit: nesses and that otained at previous investigations it was determined that it took from one to six acres of lan usually employed for sheep grazing in Scotland to support 'one sheep 'and the committee was of opinion that five acres would be about the average. The land 'used for sheep grazing is} high, broken land and some of it is swampy and unproductive of feed. The number of sheép which one shepherd couldlook after was considcr- ed as about: 500, so that for the stock necessary to the support of one shep- herd and his family 2500 acres would be required. On the other hand, the. evidence] bronght out in regard to 'the number} of people supported 'by 'a forest on such lands showed that 100 acres of} | forest would be'the average per 'man! 'eraploed, so that the 2500 acres r 1HC Farious Horizontal ially for farm 'service and for invaltable to farmers, contractors, lu bermen;. in fact for all} engines are ¢ designed 'espec- all power purposes wh reliable self-contained outfit is required. The ease w which they can be moved and set to work "anywhere, and the} great variety of uses for 'which they are adapt 5 : is who have use for a feliable semi-por The engine is essentially the same as the Sta ard IH Victor horizontal gasoline engine, except that. the ful tank s| placed in the base of the - engine where it is out of the | way {and protected from damage. : : They are regularly | fitted to operate. on a gedlie distillate | on gas, kerosene, or alcohol, ", Local CHAS. AR R -- ak 4 . ql! 18 ' quired to support oné:shepherd and} and their families. - his family would support 25 Woodmen i This is 'a 'comparison' of the twof: uses 'of the land in 'a county Whieze 4 each'is most - highly - developed, and shows. their final relative 'possibilities ; as supporters of population on_ lands}: that are rotigh and elevated. ~~ [+ Prince Albert r. and Mrs. McCullough "have in for their new home i in Toronto. + Mts: Ri Oshawa a Mr. Butt Toronto eck AGENT