strange But True

By I’. K. Ml:Arthur

There were curious customs in Ireland as late as ii. century ago. Dueling was then in vogue, all in. suits being settled by torce of arms instead of the law. some towns and villages boasted dueling clubs and strange but true, there was the Abduction Club, an associa. tion which was formed in the south of Ireland. the members of which (ound themselves under oath to help each other in carrying off young girls. When a young female was thought worthy of being car- ried off, the members drew lots or tossed a coin for her. The mem- bus of this unique club were most- ly the younger sons of poor but respectable families. They went by the name of "Squlreens" and dressed in red waistcoats, lined with narrow lace, tight leather breeches and top boots.

The forcible abduction of a woman was an outrage, but an outrage so agreeable to the spirit of the times and so congenial to the ardent and romantic character of the people that it was considered an achieve- niertt creditable to the man and a matter or exultation to the gu'l.

Parents who resented this method of coming by a woman found xhemselves minus their daughters some dark night, thanks to the boys of the Abduction Club.

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As early as 1634, a statute was passed for punishing members of the Abduction Club. This proved

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ineffectual. and in 17171, abduction “I M60 I- cnpitu crime. The law Draved inoperative from a belief which llrevailed that the offender was not liable to punishment if the woman abducted him, so that the girl in most cases mounted the h°"3€ ‘W5. and assisted her lover to a. rear seat in the saddle. she then tailored away with the man of her choice, stopping at the near. est church to get the nuptial knot tied. Nearly always the girl would manage to get a word to her lover as to the most convenient time and place for forcibly abducting her.

A memorable ‘case occurred in the . Edgeworth family—a name Maria Edgeworth of literary cele- brity. Capt. Edgeworth, a widower with one son, married a widow with one daughter. The children be- came very fond of each other and in due time asked the consent of their parents to be married. Both refused. The young lady was an heiress. and the penalty for abduct- ing her was death. But the gal was bound to have her man So, she got a fleet—footed horse, seized her boyfriend and gallopcd off with him to the nearest priest. The abducted. youth put on a great not and those who witnessed his cries and kicks testified that he was in- deed abducted by the female.

However, several hangings re- sulted from the abduction of fe- males before this silly old Irish cus- tom died out.

Among our industrious and fru-

gal forefathers it was'a maxim,

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that a young woman should never marry until she had spun herself a set of body. table, and bed linen. From this custom. all unmarried womai were termed spiriaters—an appellation they still retain in all law proceedings.

Many men of genius were good writers but poor couversationalists. Peter Corneills could wield a mighty pen. but as a conversa- tlonalist he never attracted any at- tention. Nature, who had lavished on him the gifts of genius had for- gotten to blend with them her more ordinary ones. He did not even speak correctly that language of which he was a master. Descrates, whose habits were formed in solitude and meditation, was usually silent in mixed com- pany, and the same could be said of Jouph Addison. He preserved a rigid silence among strangers. Le. Fontaine was spoken of as be- ing course, heavy, and stupid. He could neither speak of not describe intelligently anything he had seen. but when he wrote he was the model of poetry.

Isor.-rates, celebrated for his or- atorlcal compositions, never could be persuaded to utter a. single word on a public platform.

After man came woman, and she has been after him ever since.

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A terrible warning to brain workers is found in the life of sir Winston Churchill. It is his daily habit to drink brandy, to smoke several big fat cigars and to stay up half the night. Had he kept away from these frivolities he might have gone down in history emin- ent in the literary and political world. and might also have retir- ed at a time of life when most men take to their rocking chairs, instead of filling the shoes of prime minister at the youthful age of 17 years.

What nonsense it is to say it is unhealthy to sleep on feathers - ever eat an old hen, and see how tough she is?

Dying words of celebrated per- sons:

“Kiss me, Hardy—-I thank God I have done my duty.” —Nelson. "It is small, very small indeed." (Clasping her neck) ——Anne Boleyn. "Don’t let that awkward squad

fire over my grave." — Robert Burns.

“Let not poor Nelly starve." - Chsrles II.

“I wish you to understand the true principles of government. I wish them carried out. I ask noth- ing more." —l-larrison. CORDOBA, Spain. (AP) —Ah overturned lamp set fire Monday night to dried palm fronds being prepared in a small shop for Palm Sunday. Four children were burn- ed to death.

Hampton and O I O VICIIIIIV

Profound regrets of the many relatives and friends of Mrs. Basil C. Helm are extended to Mrs. Holm in the very distressing accident sustained when struck by a non-atop car driver, while walk- ing, with her husband, on the left side of the T. C. Highway on re- turn from a brief visit at the home of a near neghbor. As a widely known and highly respected resident of this district. best wish- es are accorded to Mrs. Holm for her early return to health, foluw- ing the medical and nursing treat- ment being received as a patient in the P. I. 1. Hospital

Mr. Richard Ferguson. atudent at Dalhousie University, has re- turned to resume his studies fol- lowing an enjoyable week-end visit among relatives and friends, guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.Edwiu Ferguson.

With much regret is chronicled the death of Miss Estelle Thomas. widely known and respected lady of Tryon, on March 30, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas. Sympathy is extended to the surviving relatives. particularly the aged mother. in their time of sorrow and bereavenfent.

The late Mr. Isaac Ives. whose death occurred at Hunter River on March 30,‘ was a gentleman in- timately and widely known in every part or the Province. Born at North Tryon. he» became the proprietor of the large factory containing saw, shingle, planing. moulding and sash and door fac- tory, owned and operated by his late father, Mr. Thomas Ives. now operated by his grandson, Mr. Everett Ives. Many: attended the funeral services. lntﬁrment was in the Church of Scotland Cemetery.

Relatives and friends here of Mrs. Jack Giills, Borden, regret to learn of her recent illness, and desire to convey bah wishes, from the medical treatment being re- ceived, for an early restoration to good health aain.

School hockey teaﬁ have re- ported the defeat cf Westmorcland school team by the score ot 6-1, on March 30, and that the game with Bonshaiv school team on Ap ril 2, resulted in a tie, in Crapaud rink.

Many district reside is attended the funeral services for the late Mrs. Bert Stordy, at her late resi- dencc in Ci-apaud. and in St.

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besides lier husband. and children a wide circle oi.’ relatives and friends, to whom sympathy is ex- tended in their sorrow and be- reaveinent.

Funeral services at the Chlsholrn Funeral Home for the late Mr. Donald I-lowatt, whose occupation for many years brought him in close touch with many friends from near and far, were largely attended‘ by relatives and friends, whose sympathy is extended to the bereaved in their time of sorrow and bereavement.

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friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Al- exander Inman, participated in the presentation of a post-nuptial shower and an evening's enter- tainment held in Hampton Hall in their honor, on April 2. Presenta- tion oi useful and beautiful gifts attested to the popularity of this young couple, accompanied by the best wishes of the givers, for a long and happy married life. Mrs. Imnan was formerly Miss Audrey Cuclmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cudmoie of Hampton.

Mrs. Charles E. Maolilachern, has been visiting her son Murchison, during a part of his illness, has returned to her home at Rice Point.

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