Children of John and Ann Spence

On Thursday, at the Friends' Meeting House, Gildersome, Mr Joseph Spence, of Birstwith, to Rachael, widow of the late Joseph Armistead, brush and mustard manufacturer, of this town. The age of the youthful bride is 72 years, and that of the bridegroom, 68 years, their united ages amounting to 140 years.

WANTED, a respectable Young Man, as ASSISTANT, in the Wholesale and Retail Grocery Business. Apply, John Spence, of Wakefield.

THE LATE MR JOHN SPENCE.—We regret to have to record the death of Mr John Spence, which took place at his residence, Cliffe Terrace, Wakefield, on Monday last. The deceased gentleman was born at Birstwith, near Harrogate, in the valley of the Nidd, and was the youngest son by ten years of a large family. After serving an apprenticeship with Mr John Smith, grocer and draper, Thirsk, he commenced business for himself as a grocer, at the shop now occupied by Messrs Bennington, draper, in Northgate. Having occupied this shop for about two years, he removed in 1819, to the shop, at the top of Westgate, which was formerly occupied by Mr Wm Ottley, and there he successfully carried on business for many years. He was a most energetic and thorough business man, and he was enabled to retire some years ago. He took his son Mr Alfred into partnership, who afterwards solely carried on the business himself, until he retired, a few years ago, when Messrs Watson and Kenworthy succeeded. Mr Spence was a great admirer of aspiring and worthy young men, and through his aid and generosity, he has been the means of raising several to a better position in life. During a great part of his time, Mr Spence lived at Stanley Lane End, and afterwards bought the house belonging to the late George Benington, Esq., of Cliffe Hill, where he has since resided up to his death, at the ripe age of eighty. The deceased gentleman was a warm supporter of education, and whilst he resided at Stanley he established several infant schools there; and through his kindness and liberality to the poor in the neighbourhood he was much respected and beloved. In politics Mr Spence was a decided Liberal, and took much interest in the cause in former years. He was a prominent member of the Society of Friends, and took a leading part in its government. For many years he was director of the Wakefield and Barnsley Banks; and the various philanthropic and benevolent societies had in him a warm and liberal supporter, he was closely identified with the Visiting and Benevolent Societies, and the Clayton Hospital, being for many years a committeeman of the last-named institution. Mr Spence had one son and three daughters. The former with his widowed sister now reside at York, and the latter are unmarried and lived with their father up to time of his demise. The funeral of the deceased took place on Thursday, and the service was read at the Friends' Meeting House Thornhill Street. At the service, the assemblage which was a very large one, was addressed by Mr J. Kitching, Mr Quenby, of Ackworth, and Mrs Joseph Firth, of High Flats. Amongst those present were Mr Richard Holdsworth, J.P., Mr E. Simpson, Mr Wm. Stewart, senr., solicitor, Mr I.G. Wallis, Mr Joseph Firth, (Wakefield), Mr Wigglesworth, Dr Walker, Mr Brown, (Ackworth), Mr E. Benington, Mr S. Whitlow, Mr J. Perkin, Mr J. Wice. We may mention that at the funeral Mr George Craven, who now resides at Birkenhead, was represented by his son, Mr Alfred Craven. Mr G. Craven is an old inhabitant of Wakefield, who was well known and respected, and was a great friend of Mr Spence. He is 87 years old, and was unable to attend personally.

Sales by Auction.

BY MESSRS HOWGATE & BEAUMONT

CLIFF HILL PARADE, ST. JOHN'S,

WAKEFIELD.

VALUABLE COPYHOLD PROPERTY AND BANK SHARES.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION by Messrs HOWGATE and BEAUMONT, at the Strafford Arms Hotel in Wakefield, on the 4th day of October, 1872, at Six o'clock in the evening, subject to conditions to be then produced,

All that Capital MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE with the Coach House, Stable, Garden, Pleasure Grounds, Out Offices, and appurtenances thereto belonging, situate at Cliff Hill Parade, St. John's, in Wakefield aforesaid, late the residence of Mr John Spence, deceased, and containing in the whole 6,670 square yards.

Also SHARES (in Lots to suit Purchasers) in the Wakefield and Barnsley Union Bank. The House contains spacious Entrance Hall, Dining Room 21ft. by15ft., Drawing Room 21ft. by 15ft., Breakfast Room 17ft. by 14 ft., Lavatory, Store, Closet, Butler's Pantry, China Closet, and two excellent Kitchens all on the ground floor; Four Bedrooms, Dressing Rooms. Housemaid's and other Closets, and 2.c. on the first landing, and two Servants' Bedrooms on the lower landing, with Separate Staircase, Washhouse, Laundry, Keeping, Wine and other excellent cellaring.

The Stable and Out-buildings comprise large Coach-house, Stabling for 3 horses, and two chambers over same with usual conveniences. The extensive Pleasure Grounds and Lawns are well timbered, tastefully laid out and in good order, and the property is in every respect a most desirable one either for investment or occupation as a highly genteel residence. Gas and Water are laid on throughout the buildings.

The Property is Copyhold held of the Manor of Wakefield, and compounded for. Early possession may be had.

For permission to view the Property apply to the AUCTIONEERS, and any further information may be had on application to them, or at the offices of

STEWART and SON, Solicitors, Wakefield.

Wakefield, 6th Sept., 1872.

JOHN SPENCE, Wakefield.                        80            5   8 mo.  1872

An Elder.

In John Spence's life and character was combined the active and successful tradesman, the man of good judgment, the genial spirit of the social circle, the affectionate husband and father of a family, the Christian gentleman and philanthropist. He was resident through the greater part of his lengthened life in the town of Wakefield, much esteemed by more than one generation of its inhabitants. He was a useful and diligent Elder in the Society of Friends, a very regular attender of their meetings, and one who loved to see and hear of the increase and success of their Christian labours. Trusting in the merits and mediation of a crucified Saviour, and believing in the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, he passed through life not unmindful of its present duties and enjoyments, but with his face towards the better country, that is the heavenly, and seeking his abiding citizenship in the Jerusalem above.