Northport

ROBERT McCLOSKEY of New York is visiting his mother-in-law, Mrs. J. H. BROWNELL and his 3 children, who no doubt were glad to see their father, whom they hadn’t seen for some years. One didn’t even know him.

Mr. W. R. SLADE, who has been residing for some years with his family in Oregon, arrived here on Monday and is a guest of Councillor and Mrs. PETER SLADE.

DIED
At an early hour on Sunday morning, without hardly a shadow of warning, BARRY W. BAKER, Chief of the Custom Staff in Amherst, passed quietly to his long rest.

DIED
Mrs. THOMAS GUINAN and little son of Truro, who have been spending a few days with the former’s mother, Mrs. GEORGE BLACK, was called home yesterday very suddenly by the illness of her father-in-law, who died before she reached home.

BORN
At Millvale, March 1st, to Mr. & Mrs. W. J. PURDY, a son.
At Amherst, May 25th, to Mr. & Mrs. IRVING CRAWFORD, a daughter.

DIED at N.S. Sanatorium The death took place at the N.S. Sanatorium, Kentville on Monday, May 19th of Pte. HORACE SMITH. He had been here for some time and death was due to Hungas, which so effected his lungs that he had no hope of recovery. He was a noble specimen of manhood and under ordinary circumstances his fine constitution any large body could have overcome the disease, but the deadly gas did the work for which the Germans intended it. The body was taken to his home in Advocate for burial --- Kentville
Advertiser.

GOLDEN WEDDING
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the marriage of AMOS HUNTER and NANCY GILES, a very pleasant reception was held by them at their home on Elm St., Springhill, Monday, May 26th. From early afternoon to late evening they greeted their relatives and friends, who came flocking to offer congratulations and to express their earnest best wishes for a long continued health and happiness.
All of the family still living were present, except Mrs. LESSON, Superintendent of the Pauline Stearns Hospital, Michigan, who was unable to come, but will arrive later. The 2 small granddaughters, HELEN BLIGH LESSON and LILLIAN MATTHEWS, in pretty frocks added to the brightness of the attractive rooms. Tea was poured by Mrs. HANCE HUNTER and cake and ice cream served by the daughters, Mrs. B. ROGERS and Miss HELEN HUNTER, assisted by the nieces, Mrs. J.F. GILROY, Mrs. J. R. GILROY, Miss GUSSIE HUNTER and by Miss MUNRO.
A large number of relatives were present from Halifax, Oxford, Westchester, Maccan, Athol and Amherst. Many telegrams and letters expressing appreciation were received. During the afternoon, Rev. J.A. SWETMAN, on behalf of the Springhill Baptist Church presented to Mr. HUNTER, who all through the years since the church here was first organized has been the faithful deacon and to Mrs. HUNTER, no less faithful in her church and mission work, a purse of gold and an address expressive of gratitude and love.
Golden coins or other golden gifts were sent or brought by many of the relatives and intimate friends who welcomed the privilege of the opportunity. Before “good night” were said, the still stalwart groom was called upon to tell something of his life in the earlier days and responded with an interesting address. As he referred to the conditions at the time of his boyhood and what then would have seemed the unbelievable inventions and discoveries since his guests realized something of the immensity of the difference between the age of glimmering candles, brick ovens and stage coach methods of transportation and information and the present age of “educated lightening rod”.

The 50 year married bride, remarkably young looking in her becoming gown, with hair almost as dark and eyes as happily bright as so long ago, spoke finely with characteristic ease and sincerity.
Reminiscent speeches full of interest were also given by the 2 brothers present, JOHN M. HUNTER and HENRY HUNTER, ADAM GILES of Westchester, brother of Mrs. HUNTER, KEMPTON HUNTER of Halifax and H. J. LOGAN, K.C. of Amherst, nephews of Mr. HUNTER, had earlier expressed something of their appreciation. The son, HANCE HUNTER, Councillor SELDON HUNTER and H.S. TERRIS voiced the thought of the other guests while they spoke of the kindness and wide and generous hospitality enjoyed in the HUNTER home - truly “ a house by the side of the road”, where those in need of comfort, a cheery word or material wants were ever welcome. Long ago Mr. & Mrs. HUNTER had learned the “luxury of doing good” and the many years of faithful practice had made them post graduates in that art.
As the speeches closed near the hour of midnight, weird sounds broke in upon the tide of talk. The ensuing serenade may have been somewhat deficient in its melodic effects, but in the energy of the performers there was nothing lacking.

Later a most enjoyable day was brought to a close with the singing of old time songs and hearty good wishes for a similar gathering on the Diamond Wedding Day. Though the Golden Wedding Day of the host and hostess was past, they were not old in heart nor in energy and the fine old lines of Browning were still appropriate.

Grow old along with me !
The best is yet to be,
The last of life, for which the world was made
Our times are in His hand,
Who saith, “A whole I planned -
Youth shows but half: trust GOD
See all, nor be afraid.

--- Springhill Record.

OBIT - Mrs. CORBETT

Mrs. SARAH CORBETT, widow of the late JOHN M. CORBETT, passed away on the 12th inst. At the home of her brother-in-law, McKINLEY CORBETT. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, the Rev. R. P. MURRAY. She is survived by 2 brothers, Capt. DAVID O’NEAL and CHARLES O’NEAL of Parrsboro and one sister, Mrs. BENT of Amherst.

OBIT - EVERETT LEWIS

EVERETT LEWIS died suddenly of heart failure at the home of JOSIAH CORBETT. The funeral was held on the 15th inst. From the home of his brother, D. J. LEWIS and was largely attended. Rev. R. P. MURRAY conducted the service. Mrs. GRAHAM of Fox River and Mrs. CONSTINE of Boston, sisters of the deceased and NARRAWAY LEWIS of Port Greville a brother, attended the funeral.
Another sister, Mrs. MORRIS had just left Port Greville for Boston.

OBIT - HENRY DAVIS

Aged citizen passed away at the hospital in Pugwash on the 12th inst. In the person of HENRY DAVIS. The funeral was held on the 16th inst. And conducted by the Rev. R. P. MURRAY. A funeral was held on the 14th, 15th and 16th inst and in each case the deceased had died on the 12th inst.

MARRIED
At the Baptist Parsonage, May 23rd, ARTHUR EMBREE and BEATRICE BROWN, both of Maccan, were married by Rec. C. W. ROSE in the presence of a few near relatives. The happy couple accompanied by best wishes of their many friends will reside in Maccan.

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