BORN
At Salt Springs on Nov 7th, to Mr. & Mrs. Arch McDONALD, a daughter.

At River Philip on Nov 2nd to Mr. & Mrs. WELTON, a daughter.

At Millvale on Oct 30th to Mr. & Mrs. Warren CARTER, a daughter.

At Wallace Bridge, Oct 25th to Mr. & Mrs. Edgar BAKER, a daughter.

At North Wallace, Oct 1st to Mr. & Mrs. Harvey WILSON, a daughter.

At Gulf Shore, Oct 2nd to Mr. & Mrs. William REID, a daughter, Sarah Lillian.

At Gulf Shore, Oct 20th to Mr. & Mrs. Morrell LANGILLE, a son.

MARRIED

At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest RIPLEY, Nappan their daughter, Miss Amy Gladys to James OSBORNE of Salisbury, N.B. by Rev. S. J. BOYCE.

At the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Herman REID, Advocate by Rev. Mr. PORTER, Capt. Joshua L. CORBETT of Parrsboro to Mrs. Margaret REID of Advocate.

At the home of Mr. & Mrs. William SMITH, Rodney their eldest son, Archie B. to Agnes A. REID of Edinburgh, Scotland by Rev. J.A. SWETNAM of Springhill.

At Advocate Harbor, Oct 21st, by Rev. Douglas T. PORTER, John J. ROBSON of Apple River to Mrs. Annie McWHIRTER of East Apple River.

WEDDING BELLS - McGREGOR - ROSS
A very quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. A. M. ROSS on Wednesday afternoon t 5:30 o’clock, when her second daughter Mary M. was united in marriage to Mr. John D. McGREGOR. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G.R. KYLE.
The bridal party entered the parlors, which were beautifully decorated for the occasion to the strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, which was rendered by her cousin, Miss Elma ROSS.
The bride wore a traveling suite of navy blue serge, with taupe hat and mink furs. A dainty luncheon was served after which Mr. & Mrs. McGREGOR left on the evening train for through the Canadian West.
On their return they will reside at James River, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The Journal joins with many friends in extending congratulations.

MARRIED
At the Baptist parsonage, Oxford by Rev. W.E. SCOTT, Ottie REID of Farmington to Miss Beatrice HALLIDAY, Westchester. They will reside at Farmington.

PERSONAL
Mr. Wm. ROSS, who resided in BC arrived in town a few days ago to attend the McGREGOR-ROSS wedding and will remain at his home here for a few months.

** Mrs. Ada STEVENS of Attleboro, Mass., is a guest of her mother, Mrs. Minnie EATON.

Miss Myrtle Simpson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James SIMPSON of Riverview is now teaching school at Penzance, Sask.

OBITUARY - David HYNDMAN
With regret we learn of the death of Mr. David HYNDMAN, aged eighty-five years and mine months, who died at his home at Wyvern on Oct 23rd, 1919, after a long illness, due to hardening of the arteries.
The deceased leaves to mourn a wife, two daughters and one son, Mrs. George McLEOD of Wyvern, Miss Frances and Everett at home, also fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren, besides a host of friends and other relations. The funeral service, which was held at the Wyvern Church was conducted by Rev. NEAL of Collingwood. The remains were interred in the Wyvern Cemetery.

OBITUARY - Mrs. Hattie Dakin RENNIE
The death of Mrs. RENNIE beloved wife of A.M. RENNIE occurred at her home, Westville, N.S. on Saturday evening Nov 1st. The deceased underwent an operation in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow in August past. (Appendix) Later she was removed to her home where after an illness, which was borne with Christian patience and fortitude she passed away on Saturday.
The late Mrs. RENNIE was the only daughter of the late R.A. and Mary E. DAKIN of Pugwash. Her marriage took place in June 1908 and the young couple made their home in Halifax where they resided until a year ago when they removed to Westville.
Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, F.R. DAKIN, Pugwash and Dr. Warren A. DAKIN of Regina, Sask. The remains arrived in Pugwash on Monday morning’s train and were taken to the home of her brother, F.R. DAKIN, Main St., The funeral was held on Tuesday at 2 pm. Following a brief service at the house the remains were taken to the Methodist Church where a very impressive service was held. The United Choirs sang very beautifully the hymns, “By Cool Sifoam,” “Lead Kindly Light” and the Anthem, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord”. The pastor Rev. A.M. ANGUS offered prayer, Rev. B. WHITMAN read the scriptures and Rev. Carl MACK of Amherst preached a very touching and eloquent sermon from the text Is 40:8. “The grass withere, the flower fadeth, but the word of our God shall stand forever.
The procession wended its way to the Pugwash Cemetery where the remains were laid to rest in the family lot.
The Pall Bearers were: Messrs. Geo. S. FRASER, Westville, S.P. BORDEN, H.G. AKERLEY and S.R. BROWN. Numerous beautiful foral offerings and other tokens of love and sympathy from different parts of the Province testified to love in which the deceased was held.

WEDDING BELLS - NIX - JACKSON
An event of unusual interst occurred at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Welsford JACKSON, Williamsdale, N.S., Oct 29th, when their only daughter Grace N., was united in marriage to Mr. Orman E. NIX of Collingwood, N.S.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. J. NEAL of Collingwood, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. The dress worn by the bride was of white satin charmeuse, with crepe de-chene. Both bride and groom were unattended. As they entered the parlor the strains of Lohengrin’s Bridal Chorus were beautifully rendered by Mrs. E.J. STONEHOUSE of Amherst. After the ceremony a bountiful goose supper was served to the guests, numbering about forty. The following the happy couple left on a short wedding trip to different parts of the Province.
The bride traveled in a suite of navy blue serge with hat to match and natural wolf furs. Every good wish is extended to the young couple for their future happiness. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts, including cut glass, silver, cheques, linen, etc.

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