THE REGISTER
OCTOBER 6, 1904
KENTVILLE
Mrs. Florence Dodge, who has been spending the summer in Charlottetown, since her return from California, is now the guest of Mrs. Gifkins. Mrs. Dodge leaves on Friday for Montreal, thence for London, Eng. Where she will spend the winter months.
Miss Louise Blanchard, of Shelburne, is the guest of her sister, Miss Roberta Blanchard.
A number of young people drove to Canard on Monday and were the guests of Miss Eppe at a most delightful whist party.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Harris return this week from a trip to Charlottetown, P.E.I.
The Black Watch Band playing on Wednesday in Windsor was the attraction for the week, and a special train took many from Kentville and Wolfville.
Rev. George MacMillan left for Pictou on Tuesday to attend the meeting of synod.
On Friday of last week the death occurred of Mr. Bernard Farrell, one of Kentville’s best known residents, a man who has for many years been actively engaged in work connected with schools and school life. In the earlier history of the country, one of its foremost teachers; in later years a commissioner of schools; and well known also as a merchant.
Mr. Farrell had been in failing health for several years. He last year resigned his position as school commissioner. He was seventy years of age. A widow and three daughters are left. The daughters are Mrs. H. S. O’Brien and Miss Mary Farrell, of Everett, Mass., and Miss Alice Farrell, of Boston. The funeral took place on Sabbath morning at St. Joseph’s Church, and was largely attended.