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Stanley - Rath

(24 December 1912)

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at 2:30 on the 24th inst., in St. George's church, Clayton, by Rev. Mr. Turley, when Mr. Clifford Stanley, a prosperous young farmer of Cedar Hill, and Miss Annie Rath, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs., Alex. Rath. were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride who was given away by her father, wore a gown of cream duchess satin, with a long net veil prettily arranged over her hair, and carrying a prayer book richly bound In white. Miss Maggie McMunn acted as bridesmaid, and wore a dress of shot silk, blue and green, with large black hat, and carrying a bouquet of pink carnations

and maiden hair fern. Mr. Herbert Stanley, cousin of the grown, performed the duties of groomsman. The presents received show the popularity in. which the young couple are held, among them being substantial cheques from friends of both the bride and groom. The groom’s gift to the bride was a handsome fur-lined coat and to the bridesmaid a gold brooch. After the ceremony the bridal party, accompanied by the near relatives, drove to the home of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous wedding dinner awaited them. After full justice had been done at the tables, the bridal party, with a few of the young people, drove to the home of the groom, where a reception was held and a few hours of social pleasure were spent. The bride's traveling dress was of navy paillette silk with large black hat. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley wish them a happy and prosperous journey through life.

In Memoriam

In loving memory of Gladys (Dean), the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Dean, who died August 17th, 1910.

The midnight stars shine on the grave; Of one we loved, but could not save; Some day perhaps, we shall understand; When we meet in the better land; It has left a shadow on our home; We miss her loving face; Where're we turn, where're we roam; We see her vacant place.

Inserted by her Father and Mother.

Louis Boal

We regret to record the death of Louis Boal of Cedar Hill, which took place on Saturday night. Deceased, who was the second youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Boal, and was in his 25th year, had been ill for some time with paralysis of the head, and a few weeks ago was taken to Ottawa for specialist treatment, but it did not avail. he was brought back to Almonte, and was taken to the home of Mrs. Beggs, on Farm Street, where he answered the inevitable call on Saturday night. he was married about two years ago to Miss Laura Beggs, who is left to mourn his loss with his father and mother and five brothers. These are Robert M. of Deux Rivieres; Stanley of Ramsay; George of Brookdale, Man,; Stewart of Pakenham, and Harvey in the west. The funeral, which took place on Monday at 2:30 from his father's residence to the Eighth Line cemetery vault, was one of the largest ever seen in the district. The pallbearers were his four brothers and two cousins. The services at the house were conducted by Rev. S. G. Brown of Almonte, assisted by Rev. Mr. McKenzie of Pakenham.

Tackaberry - Bourke

A marriage in which man Almonters are interested took place at Micksburg on Sept. 25th, at the home of the bride, when Miss Retta (Bourke), daughter of Mrs. Thos. Bourke, was united in wedlock to Mr. Cecil Tackaberry of Edmonton, Alta. The bride wore her traveling suite of navy blue broadcloth, with white beaver hat trimmed with a white willow plume. Immediately after a dainty wedding breakfast had been partaken of Mr. and Mrs. Tackaberry drove to Cobden, where they took the afternoon train for Edmonton, their future home, and where Mr. Tackaberry is engaged in real estate business. Both the bride and groom are well and favorably known in town, both having attended our high school, and they many gifts received by them showed the esteem in which they were held by their many friends. Mr. Tackaberry is a nephew of Mr. W. N. Acton.

Miller - Drynan

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jessop on Union Street was the scene of a pleasant gathering on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Kate Drynan, sister of Mrs. Jessop, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Drynan of Clayton, became the bride of Mr. Peter R. Miller, son of Mr. Adam Miller of Cedar Hill. The ceremony took place at four o'clock, Rev. C. H. Daly officiating. Mr. Elbert L. Miller, brother of the groom, was groomsman, and Miss Lynchke of Carp was bridesmaid. After the ceremony tea was served in dainty style, and a few hours were pleasantly spent by the assembled friends. In the evening the bridal party drove to Clayton, where a reception was tendered to them by brothers of the bride, in the Foresters' Hall, at which there was a very large crowd, and the fun and enjoyment were gilt-edged. The bride was the recipient of an unusually large number of presents both useful and ornamental. The groom's present to the bride was a gold watch; to the bridesmaid a gold brooch set with pearls; to the flower girl a crescent of pearls, and to the groomsman a pair of gold cuff links. Mr. and Mrs. Miller will make their home in New Ontario, and their many friends hereabout wish for them not only that all clouds may nave silver lining, but that their pockets may always have a plentiful lining of good rich Cobalt bloom.

Double Marriage

Word was received here by friends of the double marriage on the 3rd of April at Grenfell, of Mr. Lorne Marshall and Miss Fanny Manson of Middleville, and Mr. Wm. Brien and Miss Jessie Marshall of Grenfell. The young couples drove to the town of Grenfell and were married by Rev. Mr. Adams, Presbyterian minister. On returning a reception was tendered them at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall, where about forty guests were assembled. Hearty congratulations were extended and a bountiful spread was partaken of. A very happy and enjoyable evening was spent. The present were numerous and useful. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Marshall remain on the homestead and Mr. and Mrs. Brien have an up-to-date home nearby. We are always pleased to hear of and to tell of the success of our young people who have gone west, and extend hearty congratulations.

In Memoriam

In loving memory of Roy J. Wilson, who was killed in action the thirtieth day of September, 1918.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber; Peaceful be thy grave so low; Thou no more will join our number; Thou no more our song will know; Yet again we hope to meet thee; When the day of life is fled; And in Heaven with joy to greet thee; Where no farewell tears are shed.

Father, Mother, Sister and Brothers.

The late Mrs. Pierce

A sad death took place on Monday evening, when Mrs. Fred Pierce, formerly Miss Iva Robinson, passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Robinson. The deceased young lady, who was well and favourably know, was but 26 years of age, and was married to Mr. Pierce, who is the C.P.R. agent at Franktown, about a year and a half ago, and leaves an infant son seven months old. A few weeks ago, not feeling in the best of health, she came on a visit to her old home in town, hoping that the change would prove beneficial. Shortly after arrival she took ill of pleurisy, which was followed by other complications, and this combination of ills gradually wore here strength away, and the end came as above stated. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon to the 8th line cemetery, and was numerously attended by sympathizing friends of the family.

Horn - Stevenson

On Wednesday, Dec. 13th, at five o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Stevenson, Kingsley, Man., Miss Eva Stevenson, their eldest daughter, was united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Alexander Horn of Kingsley, Rev. Mr. Stewart officiating. Miss Millie Stevenson, aunt of the bride and Mr. Milton Horn, brother of the groom, assisted the couple through the trying ordeal as bridesmaid and groomsman. The bride was gowned in Copenhagen silk and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, lily of the valley and maidenhair fern, while the bridesmaid carried a large bouquet of pink carnations and maidenhair fern. The wedding march was pleasingly rendered by Miss Elsie Horn, sister of the groom. After the ceremony the assemblage repaired to the dining room, where covers were laid for thirty. The bride was the recipient of a goodly number of presents. The groom's gift to the bride was a handsome muskrat coat, to the bridesmaid a sunburst of pearls and to the groomsman a tie pin with pearl setting. Mr. and Mrs. Horn left on the morning train for Winnipeg and other points east. The bride's traveling suit was royal blue, with hat to match. They enter upon life under the new relations with brightest prospects, and with the good wishes of many friend for happiness and success.

Mrs. Geo. Lowe Leaving

Mrs. George Lowe, Miss Lowe and Mr. Linton Lowe, were taken by surprise on Saturday last when they were waited upon by a number of their friends at Cedar Hill and were presented with a mahogany chair for Mrs. Lowe, a silver tea service for Miss Lowe, and a traveling suit case for Mr. Lowe, as an evidence of the lasting love, esteem and friendship entertained for them. As expressed in the address these friends felt that they "could not consent to part with you without leaving in your hands some memorial, however trifling, of deep and abiding gratitude for your unceasing kindness to all, and your readiness to help in all good work. Your presence will be very much missed, especially in the church, where you were ready to help at all times. Miss Lowe's departure from the choir will be much regretted and her services have been highly appreciated."

Briscoe - Smithson

A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, January 28th, at the home of Mr. Francis Briscoe of Bromley, when his second daughter, Miss Lucinda (Briscoe), was united in marriage to Robt. L. Smithson of Bennie's Corners. The bride, who was given away by her father, was prettily attired in a gown of ivory brocaded satin, trimmed with shadow lace and pearls, with veil and wreath of orange blossoms and wore the groom's gift, a pearl pendant, and carried an ivory prayer book. Miss Edith Smithson, sister of the groom, made a dainty flower girl dressed in pale blue silk trimmed with shadow lace and wore the groom's gift, a pearl brooch. Miss Elsie Blackwell played the wedding march. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. B. Richards, after which dinner was served in the dining room, the table being prettily decorated with lilies and carnations. The newly wedded couple left in the afternoon for the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Smithson of Bennie's Corners, where a reception was held and an enjoyable evening spent by the guests present.

Mrs. Wm. Paterson

The community was saddened on Monday last when the word was phoned around of the passing away of Mrs. Wm. Paterson, of the 6th line of Ramsay. The late Mrs. Paterson was in her accustomed place in the Presbyterian church, looking cheerful and happy, two weeks ago last Sunday, but had taken ill shortly afterwards and gradually weakened until the end came on Monday last about 11 o'clock a.m. The very large funeral this Wednesday at 2 o'clock was a fitting tribute to one who was so worthy in every respect. The services at the house and 8th line cemetery were conducted by Rev. Mr. Merrilees, pastor. The sympathy of the community goes out to the aged husband and sons. The pallbearers were Messrs: C. McNeil, D. Munroe, Wm. Robertson, A. D. Snedden, Jas. Arthur and S. McArthur.

Aitken - McIntyre

A quiet wedding took place at the home of the bride's father, Mr. W. McIntyre, "Glen Holm Farm," Lanark township on Tuesday afternoon, when his second daughter, Miss Jean Harvey (McIntyre), was married to Mr. Wm. H. Aitken of Regina, eldest son of Mr. Wm. Aitken of Almonte. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. R. McKay of Middleville in the presence of friends of the bride and groom, the bride being given away by her father. She was gowned in a beautiful ivory satin dress and carried a bouquet of carnations and maiden hair fern, her only ornament being a necklace of pearls, the gift of the groom. There were no attendants. It had been the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Aitken to drive to Almonte on Wednesday, but owning to the storm they were unable to reach here until Thursday, and they leave by the Soo train on Friday morning for their home at Regina. Both are popular young people in their home circles, and many wishes for the good things of life and prosperity accompany them to their new home.

Gunn - Little

St. Paul's church, Almonte, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Wednesday, at 12:30 noon, when Mr. Bert Gunn, son of Mr. George Gunn of Tatlock, and Miss Mary Little, daughter of Mr. James Little of Almonte, were united in marriage in the presence of a gathering of immediate friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Saddington. The bride's dress was of cream marquisette over white silk, with pipings of corn colored silk. Her traveling dress was navy blue silk, with black picture hat with willow plume. The groom's gift to the bride was a handsome fur-lined coat. Among the many present received, was a pretty clock from the bride's fellow employees of the finishing department of the Rosamond Woolen Co's. Mill, and substantial cheques from the bride's and groom's fathers. At the conclusion of the ceremony in the church the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's father, where a wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Gunn left on the evening local for Toronto, Niagara and other points and on their return will reside in Almonte.

Picnic at Boyd's

St. John's Church, Boyd's, held their annual picnic last Saturday in Mr. McCall's grove, opposite the new church. In the morning the formal opening of the new church took place, Rev. Mr. MacKay of Ottawa, officiating. After the service all adjourned to the grove, where dinner was served. In the afternoon a program was given consisting of vocal selections and addresses by Messrs: W. Thoburn, M.P., C. Forbes, Esq., Rural Dean Fisher, Rev. Mr. Osborne, Rev. Mr. MacKay and Dr. Preston. In the evening tea was served and afterwards a football match took place between the I.X.L. Football team of McCreary and Appleton. The I.X.L. team put up a better class of ball and won out.

Dowdall - Stanley

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stanley, Cedar Hill, was the scene of a joyous gathering on Tuesday afternoon, June 4th, when at four o'clock Rev. F. Clarke of Pakenham pronounced the mystic words which united in matrimony their daughter, Jemima Adeline (Stanley) and Hiram Dowdall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dowdall of Scotch Corners. The bride was becomingly gowned in a dress of champagne silk and was attended by Miss Amy Fallas, of Almonte, as bridesmaid, who wore a dress of white embroidery. Mr. Robert Dowdall, brother of the groom, did the duties of groomsman. Congratulations over, the guests, about ninety-five in number, and including friends from Montreal, Carleton Place, Scotch Corners, and White Lake, partook of the dainty luncheon provided, and later Mr. and Mrs. Dowdall left for their future home in Carleton Place, the bride wearing a navy blue traveling suit with a white hat. Among the many useful and costly gifts received by the bride were a silver cream pitcher and sugar bowl from her fellow employees in Penman's, a cheque from her aunt, Mrs. Parker and a silver tea service. A reception was held at the young couple's home in the evening, where the festivities were kept up until an early hour. Their many friends here and elsewhere wish for them a full measure of health and prosperity.

Prisoner of War

Mrs. Jas. Gillan of Kinburn received the following letter from her brother, Spr. R. Walton Scott, who is at present a prisoner of war in Germany.

"Munster, Nov. 8th, 1916. I received a letter from you and one from Leila dated Sept. 10th, and forwarded from England, last night. I was glad to get them though they were so old, as they were the first letters I've had since leaving France. You will no doubt have received letters and cards from me before this and I would like to know how and when you first found out, that I was captured. No doubt it would be a great surprise to you, and it certainly was to me, and if I hadn't been wounded I think I'd have got back to our lines all right. But as it happened, I was in the German trenches when I was hit and I wasn't able to get out in time. I was treated very well after I was captured and they dressed my leg well and I was only in hospital about ten days. I wrote Albert to send me a parcel of food every week, and I expect that will come in due course. I had a letter from a lady in England, saying she had sent some parcels, and the Canadian Red Cross is also sending some, so that when these begin to arrive I'll be all right for comforts. I suppose there will have been some stuff sent to me in France, but that will be distributed among the other men of my company, and no doubt will be fully appreciated by them. I was surprised to get your letters but as they were of a purely personal nature, the censor had nothing to object to, and when writing again confine your remarks to personal matters and they'll come through. Of course you pass these letters around for you know I can, only write a letter every fortnight, and a post card every week. You might tell Elliott that J. Gourlay is here and I see him every day. He comes from the Soo. The weather here is a great deal like Ontario weather. We've had some frost and the leaves are off the trees, but the ground isn't frozen yet, and in fact, I don't know whether it ever freezes much in this country. You can copy the address on the flap of the envelope and anything sent to that address will likely reach me. We're completely cut off for news from the outside, so have to console ourselves with hoping that the ware will soon be over so that we can get out of here. There are some men here who have been prisoners for two years, so you see I haven't much to kick about for I've only been here for about two months. Well I hope I'll get some mail soon for anything in the shape of a letter looks good to me now, Kind regards to all the folks, Yours, R. W. Scott."

Truelove - Camelon

The wedding took place on Monday, December 15th at the Presbyterian Manse, Almonte, of Margaret (Camelon), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Camelon of Ramsay, to William T. Truelove of Bathurst, formerly of Aluin, B.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Truelove, of Bathurst. Rev. J. D. McCrae officiating.

In Risboro Barracks

The following are a few extracts from letters of Sig. Roy Gibbons to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Gibbons;

"Jan 17th, 1917 - It has been raining and snowing for two or three days and more or less since the New Year. I saw in one of the papers where there has only been twenty-four hours of sunshine since the first of December. That is not much like the Canadian weather. I am on the ride and it certainly is a corker. The riding school is called the heartbreaker of the army. You have to do all kinds of stunts in it. They make us jump without stirrups and other similar stunts. The last day I was in I could not stick on and of course I fell off two or three times. One good thing is it is soft and you don't get hurt when you fall off. I had a little black horse and it wanted to go as hard as it could and that was not wanted. There was a marker on the wall and they wanted us to walk to that and let the horse go. I tried to hold mine in and he would go up sideways, then wheel around and away he would go. Of course, I would go off and then it was fun to try and catch the horse. I fell three times altogether and that is pretty bad. We have been on since the first of January and are supposed to be getting pretty good riders. I saw Bill Traill at Folkestone on New Year's. He looks fine and says most of the Almonte boys are in France. Poor old Almonte has been getting it pretty heavy lately, but we hope for the best. Frank Pollock expects to leave for France pretty soon. A large number that came over with me have already gone, but in the Battery I'm in, you don't get over quite so quickly as the others. They are expecting doings over there soon now. Large drafts are being sent over every day. There is a draft of ninety out of our Battery ready to go at any time and the other Batteries are send out just as large drafts.." "Jan 29th - Talk about it being cold in Canada, but I seem to feel the cold much more over here than I did in Canada. There is no snow but it is windy and it seems to cut clean through one. The other day when on signaling there were seven aeroplanes passed over. That was the most I ever saw at one time and it looked pretty good. I also saw two of the silver queen type. They are somewhat like the Zeppelin only smaller. They call them over here, "Tin Lizzies." We had a muster parade this morning. There is some talk of sending us over to France to finish our training. I would no mind that in the least as it would be a change and I am getting sick of this country. It is so unlike Canada. If it isn't blowing and cold, it is raining. I have a new job now. All the fellows in the hut have to do something to keep it clean. My job is to scrub a table. You know it must be pretty clean when I have to do it. Jan. 31st - I am now started in signaling. It is interesting work, only a little tiresome on the arms. There is a little snow on the ground now. It makes me thing of Canada to see the snow all over. It is getting milder today, so I guess it won't belong before the snow is all gone. I don't think they get it so cold over here, because non of the plumbing is prepared for it and (end)

Letter From Leslie Owrid

At Christmas time the Scouts of Almonte sent a parcel to Mr. Leslie Owrid, France, and Scout Ronald Saddington had the following letter acknowledging receipt of the parcel. The letter is written from France and is dated January 20th; "Dear Fellows - You must excuse me for not having written you before but I have been having a pretty busy time trying to get caught up with my correspondence. However, boys, here goes for a letter. I received you parcel and besides thanking you for it very much I most certainly want to compliment you on the contents of the box. That struck me most, because the way you had the box made up would really lead a person to think you had been out here yourselves. The splendid though you had in marking up the box shows just the kind of fellows and Scouts you are. Out here the boys would say I was trying to string you with a big line, but though it may seem so it is not that at all. You are splendid, and I only hope you do the rest of your work as well, and then you will have as fine a troop as can be found. Now, boys, even though I am away out here you are always in my thoughts, and I only wish I was back with you again. I know some stunts now that would just make you as happy and as interested as could be, so I hope to come back to you before long and then we will wake old Almonte up with some new ones. I keep asking about you in my letters home, and one thing I was very anxious to know was about Decoration Day, and whether you had paraded out to remember the Scout who was buried there. I was very sorry to hear that you had not been out, but never mind, if I get home for it next year we will do so then. I have had a couple of letters from G. Watchorn from Blighty, also one from Geo. Taylor, but have not heard from Binns yet. I suppose you would like to know something of here. Well, I cannot say much, but will tell you what I can. We have been in Belgium fighting, and then we have been through the Somme, which you know was a mighty warm spot, and we lost quite a few men there. After that we moved to our position here, and may be here for a while. At the present time our company is in reserves, and here we do working parties, fixing up the trenches and working around on the roads. I have had the luck to be left in this afternoon and so am doing a bit of writing. I had my first wash and shave this morning I have had for four days and it certainly felt good. The dug-out I am in is a big round corrugated, iron roofed one with a board floor and I sleep on a stretcher. I am in luck as some and most of the other are not nearly so good. Can you just imagine you see a couple of us in the trenches with enough mud to make a flower bed, and in between our feet a can of bully beef which we are eating with our jack knives, and also a biscuit in our hands, which may be a bit sandy but goes down anyway.

Moncur - Lesway

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 15th, the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lesway of Blakeney was the scene of a pretty wedding, when in the presence of immediate relatives, their second daughter, Bertha Mitchell (Lesway), was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr. James M. Moncur, Rev. Wm. Merrilees officiating. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a traveling suit of navy blue with blouse of white silk crepe de chene and a corsage bouquet of white roses. After the ceremony a dainty supper was partaken of, the bride's table being decorated with pink and white daisy mums. A few social hours were spent, then the young couple left for Almonte, where they will take Up residence on Union St. Many handsome and useful gifts were received by the bride, among them being a kitchen shower from the member of Atthewell Rebekah Lodge and a wicker arm chair and rocker from the employees of the Almonte Knitting Co.

McKay - Craig

A happy event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Craig, on Wednesday, Jan 10th, when their daughter, Miss Vena Craig, was united in marriage with Mr. Arthur McKay, of Middleville. Promptly at 2 o'clock the bride, leaning on the arm of her father, entered the parlor where the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Drysdale, in the presence of a small gathering of friends. She was gowned in pink silk crepe de chene with cream lace waist and satin ribbon and rose bed trimming and wore a bridal veil and orange blossoms. After the young couple had received the congratulations of the assembled friends a wedding feast was served and the occasion duly honored. The groom's gift to the bride was a beautiful set mink marmot furs. A reception was held at the home of the bride when a very enjoyable time was spent. After the reception, Mr. and Mrs. McKay left for their new home in Middleville. The bride's traveling suit was of navy blue whipcord serge with blouse of rose crepe de chene and black picture hat. Many handsome presents were received and a few cheques, which testified to the young couple's popularity. The best wishes of a large circle of friends for future happiness and prosperity is extended to Mr. and Mrs. McKay.

The Late Wm. Paterson

The late Wm. Paterson was born at "Kelvin Bank" on the farm within a half a mile of the one on which he spent his whole life, on October 1st, 1829. This was seven years after the first settler appeared. At this time the country was in a very primitive state, the road to Perth being to follow the limestone ridge from Ramsay, likewise to Brockville. The road was blazed through the woods on the trees. When they had to get some of the necessaries of life their mode of travel was on foot. Bills in those days were paid more in exchange than in cash as at present. In these days the settlers could tell of many trilling experiences with the wolves, which were plentiful at the time. Though educational advantages were not so good as ours the late Wm. Paterson acquired a good education by improving h's evenings. The first school he attended was held in the log barn still standing on the farm on which he lived, with sparse advantages compared with the present day. He was married in Ramsay on the 31st day of December, 1857, to Margaret Paterson. Mrs. Paterson predeceased her husband a little over two years, after living to celebrate their sixty-fifth anniversary. This was a hard blow to him. Mr. Paterson was for many years engaged in Sunday School work and did not give up till almost his eighty-fifth year, when his strength failed him. He was the instrument in God's hand of helping many to a saving knowledge of Christ. The funeral on November 9th was large, and testified to the good feeling that prevailed toward one who had been a life-long member. The pallbearers were six elders from the congregation in which he had for many years officiated in that capacity. The family that mourn his loss are George and William at home, Robt. M. at Luseland, Sask., Dr. T., of Almonte and Dr. John R.

Rintoul - Camelon

A happy event was honored at the home of Mr. Nelson McKay, Halls Mills, on Wednesday, Jan. 10th, when the marriage of Miss Isobel Camelon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Camelon, Brightside, took place to Mr. David Rintoul of Galbraith. Promptly at 12 o'clock the bride, leaning on the arm of her father, entered the drawing room to the strains of the weeding march, Played by Miss Lena McIlraith, and took her place beside the groom, beneath an arch of evergreens. She was gowned in cream silk with lace trimmings and wore a bridal veil and orange blossoms. Little Miss Marjorie Thomas, niece of the bride, acted as ring bearer, and wore a becoming dress of embroidered voile. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. W. Drysdale, in the presence of fifty guests. After the young couple had received the congratulations of the assembled friends a wedding dinner was served and the occasion duly honored. The groom's gift to the bride was a brooch set with sapphires, and to the ring bearer a gold bracelet. The young couple drove that evening to their home at Galbraith, were a reception was held, when over one hundred guests enjoyed themselves in dancing and social intercourse until the wee small hours of the morning. The bride received in a dress of gray voile. The many present received testified to the young couple's popularity. The best wishes of a large circle of friends for future happiness and prosperity is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rintoul.

Cochrane - Lougheed

On Wednesday, Nov. 8th, at Elgin, Man., a marriage was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lougheed, when their daughter, Miss Evelyn (Lougheed), jointed hands with Mr. John Cochrane, a son of Mrs. John Robertson of Union Hall, and a brother of Mr. W. L. Cochrane of Clayton and Pte. Jas. Cochrane, of the 130th, the ceremony being performed by Rev. McKinney. Miss May Naylor of Elgin acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. James Lougheed, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Following congratulations a wedding supper was served, and the evening spent socially. Friends of the groom here abouts extend congratulations.

Mr. Frank Scott

Mr. Frank Scott, who has been in failing health for some time, passed away on Wednesday at noon. He was 74 years of age, and had been a resident of Almonte for a number of years, He and his sister, Miss Kate Scott, having come from Clayton. The funeral took place this Thursday afternoon to the eighth line cemetery vault, and in the spring the remains will be interred in the cemetery at Clayton. Rev. W. H. Stevens conducted the funeral services at the house and at the cemetery.

Pte. Wm. Fishenden

Mr. Wm. Fishenden received the following letter, dated Jan. 9, 1917, from one of the chaplains of the sixth brigade, with which his son, the late Pte. Wm. Fishenden, was connected:

"Dear Mr. Fishenden, - Today we buried your son, Pte. Wm. Fishenden, who died at his post on Sunday last. His body rests in a pretty little well kept cemetery. You will in time learn the exact location, at present we are not permitted to disclose it. His brother was able to be present at the burial and will write to you. May it comfort you to know that your boy was held in high esteem by his officers and companions; that he proved his manhood, not only by hearing and heeding the call to his colors, but by his manly conduct since. With many others he has laid his all on the altar in the services of the great cause for which we are all in arms. May the loving, heavenly Father comfort you and yours, who mourn his loss. I am one of the chaplains of the 6th Brigade and was called to your son's burial, Yours truly, D. G. McPhail, Capt." A memorial service will be held in St. Mark's church, Pakenham, on Sunday evening next, at 7 o'clock.

James - Barber

A quiet but pretty wedding took place at White Lake on Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barber, when their eldest daughter, Miss Bella Maud (Barber), was united in marriage to Mr. Stanley Deachman James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. James of Almonte. The bride wore a traveling suit of blue, with hat to match. The couple left at 3:30 p.m. for their future home in Almonte, taking up residence on Revere street.

Mr. Daniel O'Connor

After an illness of about four weeks during which he suffered severely at times, but bore it all with great patience, Mr. Daniel O'Connor passed peacefully to rest, fortified by the rights of the church, on Wednesday morning. He was born in Lanark, eighty-three years ago and fifty-three years ago was married to Sarah Loughrin of Pembroke. The following year they moved to the farm in Pakenham, which was then a wilderness, but which when he left it to retire to Almonte three years ago, was one of the model farms of the county. There were fourteen children born of this marriage - ten boys and four girls. Two children died in infancy and John, Denis, Sylvester, Daniel and Mrs. Christopher are also deceased. Surviving him are his widow, six sons and one daughter - Timothy and Joseph of Winnipeg; Frank, of Calgary; Leo, of Hanna, Alta.; Christopher, Pembina, Man,; Gus, on the homestead and Miss Cecelia, at home. Mr. O'Connor was of a very reserved disposition, but was every read to lend a helping hand to any one in need and made many friends who will sincerely regret his demise. The funeral will take place at 8 a.m. on Friday morning from his late residence on Richey street, to St. Mary's church, of which he was a devoted member, thence to Indian Hill cemetery at Pakenham, via the seventh line, Pakenham. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family in the loss of a kind husband and father.

Pte. James Honored

Last Friday evening the member of Atthewell Rebekah lodge and Alpha I.O.O.F., jointed In a social evening for Pte. Percy James, who is a member of both these societies. Pte. James was escorted to the lodge room by the Citizens Band. The program consisted of solos by Miss Elizabeth Wilson, Messrs: W. Morton, G. B. Horton and T. Bergman, and musical selections by the McDowall orchestra and Mrs. James Bennett and was well received. The members of the Atthewell lodge took this opportunity of presenting Bro. Percy James with a nicely engraved Oddfellow's locket and an address to which Bro. James made suitable reply. Refreshments were served and a few hours pleasantly spent in music and games. On Wednesday evening of this week L.O.L. 378 and the L.O.B.A. held a reception for Pte. James in the Orange hall. An excellent program of instrumental music and addresses by the resident clergyman, was present, at the close of which refreshments were served. Pte. James was the recipient of a fountain pen and an address of welcome and appreciation.

James - Fallas

On Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Fallas, a pretty wedding took place, the participants being their daughter, Miss Amy Fallas, and Mrs. Percy James, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. James. Rev. S. G. Brown tied the nuptial knot in the presence of the immediate friends of both families, the ceremony taking place under an arch of flowers, with a background of Union Jacks. The bride wore a suit of navy blue serge, with white silk crepe blouse and a feather toque to match, and a corsage bouquet of pink roses. She was attended by her niece, Miss Dorothy Scott, who made a dainty little flower girl and wore a dress of white embroidered voile and carried a basket of flowers. Master Fred Horton, her nephew, was ring bearer. The ceremony and congratulations over, the guests partook of a daintily served wedding supper, and the time was pleasantly spent until Mr. and Mrs. James left by motor for Perth, en route for Toronto, and on their return will live at Arnprior, where the groom is an operator in the employ of the C.P.R. Both the bride and groom were popular among their many friends, this being testified to by the large number of handsome and useful gifts which were received, among them being a silver pudding dish and a dozen tablespoons from the bride's co-workers in Penman's and the groom's gift, a sable neck piece.

Pte E. W. Gemmill

This awful war has demanded man sacrifices, but hardly has a nobler one been offered that that which, we have to chronicle this week, the passing out of Pte. Edward Welland Gemmill, son of Dr. and Mrs. Gemmill, of town, who died of wounds in a military hospital in France on Nov. 3rd. On Nov. 5th he was officially reported wounded on Oct. 26th, but on Monday of this week a cable was received announcing the sad news to the grief-stricken parents, family and friends. Such was our young friend's mental ability that at sixteen he graduated with honors as a matriculant from our high school here, after which he went to Queen's University, at Kingston, and was such a brilliant scholar that in a short time he passed almost the full course for the degree of B.A., but in obedience to the urgent call for service overseas he gave up all and enlisted last March, at the early age of eighteen, and a month later sailed for England, remaining there for only a few weeks when his battalion was sent on to France. He had taken a course at the Royal Military College at Kingston where he received a Lieutenant's rank, but when he was pressed to accept a commission after enlistment he firmly declined, choosing rather to remain in the ranks so that whatever honors came to him would be won by him on the field, and there he won the highest honor that could come to him in laying down his life in the cause of right and truth. "Ted" was always our boy and the hearts of the whole community are stirred with pride over our brave hero's sacrifice, but bowed down by the deep sorrow that has come to us as the result of his heroic and manly service to his King and Country. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents and family, who have lost for this life their noble son and brother so well beloved and so highly esteemed by all.

Killed by Splinter from Bursting Shell

Some time ago Corporal J. G. Rothwell, son of T. A. Rothwell, Lanark, Ont., who was serving with a Battery in France, was killed In action. Before enlisting he had been working in the C.P.R. freight office in Ottawa. His father received only the brief official message that his son had fallen. Some time before he was killed, Corporal Rothwell had sent home for safe-keeping a picture of two artillery men. He gave no names. Mr. Rothwell felt sure that if he could get anyone to recognize the boys he could write them for particulars about his son's death. The picture was published in the Evening Journal, and the boys were immediately recognized as Corporal William Helman, son of W. Helman, 341 Sunnyside Avenue, and Corporal J. H. Bennett, Billings Bridge. The information was forwarded to Mr. Rothwell, who now has full particulars of his son's death, having received a letter from Corporal Bennett. Mr. Rothwell writes the Journal as follows: "I thought it my duty to write you and let you know that the picture published in the Journal brought the looked for result. We have had several letters from Ottawa people telling who they (the boys in the picture) are. Strange to say, a day or so after coming home we received a letter from Corporal Bennett, one of the boys in the picture; also one from Major Burns, of the Battery, giving us full particulars. My son was killed instantly, struck in the head by a splinter from a shell. He was given a military funeral, being buried in a British graveyard. They are having a photograph of the grave forwarded to us."

The late W. P. McEwen and son, Spr. K. P. McEwen

Almonte Casualties

Lance Corp. Evoy's Sacrifice - Mr. Albert Evoy, received official notification on Friday last of the death of his on, Lance Corp. Will Evoy, at the front, which took place on the 13th of November, exactly one year from the day upon which he enlisted. He was with B Company, 38th Batt, Infantry when he was killed. His father and mother, three brothers and two sisters, one at Gran Lac and one at home, are left to mourn another life sacrificed to the claims of war. The following letter was received by Mrs. Evoy on Wednesday:

38th Canadians, France, Nov 6, 1917 - Mrs. Evoy, Dear Madame - It is with sincere regret that I am writing this letter. No doubt you will be notified officially of the death of your son. I do not, however, feel that the cool, unsympathetic notice of the war office expresses what we, the officers of his company, feel in regard to his loss. To us he was one of the very reliable N.C.O.'s, a real leader, liked by his men, a man whose place we cannot readily fill. I, myself, happened to take special note of his work, and, had he come out of this last scrap, he would have been promoted. We lost quite a lot of men. Lance-Corp. Evoy was killed instantaneously. Madam, you have my sincere sympathy. D. M. McCullough, Capt. B. Company.

Pte. George Monterville

Pte. Geo. Monterville is reported as suffering from contusion, having been buried by a shell. Pte. Monterville left here in August 1914, being one of the first boys to enlist. He has been on active service in France ever since the first contingent went over, and this is the first time he has been reported in the casualty list.

Sgt. G. Edward Malone

Sgt. G. Edward Malone, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Malone, another one of the first contingent boys, has again been wounded, this time in the arm.

Graham - Hewitt

The following wedding, taken from the Saskatoon Phoenix, will be of interest to many here as the bride was formerly a very popular young lady of Blakeney. "Third Avenue Methodist Parsonage, Saskatoon, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Tuesday afternoon, Feb 19th, when Miss Lucy Blanche Graham, of this city, became the bride of Mr. Howard Watt Hewitt, a prosperous young farmer of Perdue, Sask. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. K. B. Adams, in the presence of the immediate friends of the contracting parties. The bride who was neatly attired in her traveling suit of navy blue gabardine, with white blouse and black velvet hat, was attended by her sister, Miss Jennie S. graham, and Mr. Geo. Hewitt, brother of the groom, supported the groom. After the ceremony the bride and groom left for Banff, where they will spend their honeymoon, and upon their return will reside at Perdue, where the best wishes of many eastern friends accompany them.

John E. Bellamy

Brief mention was made last week of the death of Mr. John E. Bellamy. Mr. Bellamy had not been in good health for the past five months, and on Tuesday evening, July 17th, he retired as usual early in the evening, but had not gone to rest. When the other members of the family were about to retire be talked as usual, but very suddenly a pain seized him in his head and in a very short time he passed peacefully away, without any suffering. John Bellamy was an only son of the late Edward Bellamy, and was born in the village of Clayton fifty years ago. The funeral, which was held on Thursday afternoon, from his late residence, was an unusually large one, friends being present from Perth, Prestonvale, Carleton Place, Almonte, Ottawa, Cedar Hill and the surrounding country, and was conducted by Rev. G. Dustin of Lanark. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers from kind friends and neighbors. Mr. Bellamy was of a very quiet disposition, and those who knew him in his home life knew him best. He was an official member of the Quarterly Board of the Methodist church, present of Cheese Factory Association, and a member of the Public School Board. He leaves to mourn his loss an only sister, Mrs. Millie Hogan, who has shared the home with him, a wife, and four children - Powell, aged 17 years; Charlie, aged 9 years; and Willie and Helen (twins), aged 3 years. The funeral was held under the auspices of the Independent Order of Foresters of which society he was chief ranger.

Mrs. J. S. Johnston

It was a shock to many when the news came last Friday from Ottawa saying that Mrs. J. S. Johnston had passed away at one o'clock in the morning. Scarcely two weeks previous Mrs. Johnston had been taken to the Ottawa General hospital, and was operated on for appendicitis. For three days she showed signs of improvement, but other complications set in which caused her death. The late Mrs. Johnston, whose maiden name was Annie Campbell, was born 55 years ago at Rosetta. Through all her illness she was very patient, although at times suffering intense pain. Being of a cheerful disposition she made many friends, and especially in the sick chamber will she be missed, being always ready to lend a helping hand. The funeral, which was held on Sunday at 2 o'clock, was one of the largest ever seen in this vicinity, and was conducted by her pastor, Rev. G. W. Dustin of Lanark, who had visited her during her illness, and between whom a very warm friendship existed. The pallbearers were, Messrs: Arch. Campbell, Robt. Whalen, Thos. Bolger, Wm. Johnston, John Erskine and George Donaldson. Friends from White Lake, Pakenham, Cedar Hill, Almonte, Cobden, Appleton, Prestonvale, and Lanark were present to pay a last tribute to a friend and neighbor. She leaves to Mourn her loss her husband, Mr. J. Johnston, two brothers, Andrew of Calgary, and Archibald of Arnprior; and two sisters, Mrs. J. Erskine and Mrs. T. Bolger, both of Clayton. The casket was covered with flowers there being a wreath from her brothers, Andrew of Calgary and Arch. Of Arnprior; also a wreath from her sister, Mrs. J. Erskine of Clayton; a spray from Mrs. E. Shane and a wreath from a cousin, Mr. Will Campbell of Calgary.

In Memoriam

In loving memory of Corp. Leslie Owrid, killed in action at Vimy Ridge, March 1st, 1917.

"On a far distant battlefield; With no cross to mark the place; Lies a dear pal and comrade; In a cold and u'known grave; We mourn for him in silence; And his name we oft recall; Though there's nothing left to answer; But his picture on the wall." From his chum, Norman.

In Memoriam

In loving memory of Sniper Harry McIntosh, 73rd Highlanders, who was killed in action at Vimy Ridge, March 1st, 1917.

"Countless boys who fight and fall; Oh, believe, He knows them all; Oh, believe, His hand can read; With a special gift to each; Every sparrow's fall he sees; Are our heroes less than these?" From the Family.

Camelon - McIntyre

A very pretty wedding was quietly solemnized at the home of Mrs. Mary McIntyre of Clayton on Tuesday evening, Dec. 4th, at six o'clock, when Mrs. McIntyre was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. David Camelon of Carleton Place. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Wm. Merrilees of Blakeney, in the presence of the immediate friends. The bride was becomingly dressed in a smart navy blue tailored suit and black picture hat. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Camelon left the following evening for their home near Carleton Place. Mrs. Camelon will be much missed in Clayton, as she was an ardent church worker, being a teacher in the Clayton Presbyterian Sunday school, and a choir leader for many years. The best wishes of a host of friends go with Mr. and Mrs. Camelon to their home.

Mrs. Jardine

The Late Mrs. Jardine - After a short illness from pneumonia Mrs. Jardine, whose maiden name was Minerva Thompson, passed away in the R. M. Hospital here on Saturday morning at the early age of thirty-nine years. The late Mrs. Jardine, who had spent the past two years keeping house for Mr. Wm. Reid of Cedar Hill, was called to Cobden about two weeks ago the home of her brother, where they were all down with the prevailing influenza and while nursing them she contracted the disease and was conveyed to hospital here last Thursday. Pneumonia developed and in spite of medical attention and loving care, she passed away. She is survived by three children, Ellen of Westboro, Jennie of Cedar Hill and Thompson of Castleford, to whom the sincere sympathy of many friends gores out in their sad and sudden bereavement. Her husband predeceased her some years ago. Interment was made in the 8th line cemetery, on Saturday afternoon.