Children of Alice Clara and Harry Stevens

WEDDING AT CUCKFIELD.

Mr. A.J. Stevens—Miss E. Upton.

Many friends of two Cuckfield families were interested in the wedding, at the Parish Church, on Wednesday, of Mr. Albert James Stevens, son of Mr. H. Stevens, of Chasemore, High Street, and Miss Ena Upton. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Upton, of Riddens Farm, Anstye. The officiating Clergyman was the Rev. Canon Wilson (Vicar). The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a neat grey tweed costume, with a grey velvet hat, and she carried pretty white roses. Her attendants were the Misses M. and V. Stevens (sisters of the bridegroom), who wore blue rep dresses with velvet hats of the same colour, and carried bouquets of pink asters. The bridegroom's gifts to them were gold brooches. Mr. J.H. Stevens accompanied his brother as best man. The newly-married couple, who received many useful presents. are spending their honeymoon at Bournemouth.

John Henry Stevens, Cuckfield, said he was at work in the Spinney field on November 30th, and his attention was first drawn to defendant running down the path and calling a large grey wolf hound. The dog was worrying a sheep by pulling its leg and head. Witness picked up a stick and went after the dog.

"Much sympathy has been extended to Mr. H. Stevens, of Ockenden Nursery, in the loss he has sustained by the death of his third son, Mr. Harry Baggs Stevens, at the early age of 23."

WEDDING OF MR. S.S. STEVENS

—The marriage was solemnized at St Peter's Church, Newdigate, last Tuesday, of Mr. Sydney Strike Stevens, third surviving son of Mr. H. Stevens, of High Street, Cuckfield, and Miss Fanny Burberry, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Burberry, of Wood Hill Cottage, Newdigate, Surrey. The bride, who was given away by her rather, was becomingly attired in a white dress with lace panels, while she wore a veil and a wreath of orange blossom. Her bouquet was composed of white carnations and lilies of the valley. The chief bridesmaids were Miss Mary Burberry (sister of the bride) and Miss Elizabeth Smith, who were attired in pale blue crepe de chine dresses with pale grey crinoline hats. A little girl—Miss Joan Foweraker—wore a dress of pale blue georgette, with lace panels, and a wreath of flowers on her hair. All three carried bouquets of pale pink carnations. Mr. Arthur H. Stevens accompanied his brother as best man. The service was conducted by the Rev. Canon PALMER (Vicar of Holmswood), and following a small reception the newly-married couple left for their honeymoon at Ryde, Isle of Wight. Upwards of sixty useful presents were received.

STEVENS.—August 27, at High Street, Cuckfield, Violet Lilian Stevens, younger daughter of Mr. H. Stevens, and of the late Mrs. Stevens, aged 26 years.

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MISS VIOLET STEVENS.

CUCKFIELD TRADESMAN'S BEREAVEMENT.

The sympathy of a wide circle of friends in Cuckfield has been extended to a well-known local tradesman and his family in the sad bereavement they have sustained by the death of Miss Violet Lilian Stevens, younger daughter of Mr. H. Stevens, of High Street, and of the late Mrs. Stevens. Deceased, who passed away last Tuesday afternoon at the early age of 26, had suffered a painful illness which commenced nearly a year ago, and in January she underwent a serious operation. Throughout her trial she maintained a characteristic cheerfulness which endeared her to a large number of friends in the district, and the local branch of the Girls' Friendly Society, with which she had been associated for nine years, has lost an enthusiastic member. Miss Stevens had also been a teacher at the Parish Church Sunday School for seven years, and was a member of the Junior Imperial League and the Tennis Club.

Many friends were present at

THE FUNERAL,

which took place on Friday afternoon. The Rev. Canon C.W.G. WILSON (Vicar) officiated, and the first part of the service was held in the Parish Church, where the hymn, "There is a land of pure delight," was sung, Mrs. Arman being at the organ. The chief mourners were Mr. Albert Stevens, Mr. John Stevens, Mr. Sidney Stevens and Mr. Arthur Stevens (brothers), Miss Mary Stevens (sister), Mrs. Albert Stevens, Mrs. S. Stevens and Mrs. Arthur Stevens (sisters-in-law, Miss Baggs (aunt) and Mr. C. Rapley, Arundel (cousin). Mr. H. Stevens (father) was unable to be present owing to indisposition. Behind the family mourners came representatives of the local branch of the Girls' Friendly Society with their banner. These were Miss Askew, Mrs. Griffin, Miss Homewood, Miss Meaning and Miss B. Mertens (Associates) and Miss J. Cole and Miss L. Godsmark (Members). Others present included Mr. and Mrs. A. Anscombe, Mrs. Apps, Mrs. A. Burtenshaw, Miss Blundell, Mrs. N.E. Brown, Miss Baker, Mrs. S.R. Conn and Miss Conn (Brighton), Miss Canaway (Newhaven), Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Cooper, Miss Cook, Mrs. Diplock, Miss Fox, Mr. W. Funnell, Miss Monica Gray, Mrs Garner, Mrs. H. Green, Mrs. Gardiner, Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. F. Humphrey, Mrs. E. Hazeldean, Mrs. J. Hazeldean, Mrs. A. Hobbs, Mr. A. Hobden, Miss Henley, Miss E. Henley, Mrs. A. Hillman, Mrs. J. Jenner, Mrs. S.H. Mitchell, Mrs. W.A. Mitchell, Mrs. W.J. Murrell, Mrs. B. Miles, Mrs. W. Miles, Mrs. C. Newnham, Miss Newman, Mrs. W.A. Pinder, Mrs. F. Penfold, Mrs. G. Perry, Miss Perry, Mrs. Plumb, Mrs. E. Quickenden, Mrs. H. Rowland, Mrs. Seldon, Miss Staker, Nurse Stoner, Mr. E. Secker, Miss A. Twiner, Mrs. C.W.G. Wilson, Mrs. Webb, Miss A. Winder and Miss R. Winder.

The interment took place in a grove close to that of deceased's mother. On the coffin was the inscription:—

VIOLET LILIAN STEVENS,

Died August 27, 1929,

Aged 26 years.

At rest.

The beautiful

FLORAL TRIBUTES,

which numbered upwards of fifty, bore the following inscriptions:—With love, from Father, Brothers, Sister and Sisters-in-law. With love and deepest sympathy, from her Aunties Eliza, Flo and Polly. With deep sympathy and in loving memory of my dear niece, from Auntie Carrie, Cecil and Dolly. With loving thoughts, from Auntie Sally. With deepest sympathy, from George and Ivy. In loving memory, from Dolly and Doris. With sympathy, from Jim, Ruby and the babies (Clapham). With love and sympathy, from Auntie Jennie Canaway. In affectionate remembrance, to dear Violet, from Iris and Kenneth. With sincere sympathy and in sweet remembrance, from Barbara and Dorothy. With deep sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. H. Upton, Len and Jack. With much sympathy, from the members of the Cuckfield Tennis Club. The Churchwardens and Sidesmen, with deepest sympathy. In loving memory of Violet, from the Members and Associates of the Girls' Friendly Society. With loving sympathy, from Mrs. Hobson and daughter. In affectionate remembrance, from Elsie and Mrs. Murrell. With deepest sympathy, from Mrs. A. Hillman and family. With sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Burbury and Tods. With deep and loving sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. F. Streeter (Worthing). In affectionate remembrance and with deepest sympathy from Mrs. H. Payne, Mrs. Buckland, Doris and Lawrence (Bolney). With love and sympathy, from Winnie Gillard and Doris Carter. In affectionate remembrance, from Mrs. Hever and Mrs. Sloan. With sincere sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Seldon. In loving remembrance of dear Violet, from Mr. and Mrs. Conn and Dorrie. In ever-loving memory of dear Vi, from Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hobbs. With deepest sympathy, from Miss A. Howell and Mrs. N. Hellyer. In affectionate remembrance, from M. Stoner. With deep sympathy to dear Violet, from Dolly, Nelly and Annie Henley. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. F. Hoadley. With deep sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Mitchell. To dear Violet, with fondest love and deepest sympathy, from Rosina and Mrs. Blundell. With sincere sympathy, from G. Tribe. In affectionate memory of dear Vi., from Mr. and Mrs. Twiner, Nellie, Addie and Jim. In kindest memory and with sincere sympathy, from Miss Carpenter. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Miles and little Dora. From Mr. and Mrs. H. Goodwin Green. With my deepest sympathy, from Madame Fassett Arbouini. In loving memory of dear Violet, from Mrs. A.T. Rapley. With very sincere sympathy, from Mrs. Bertrand Y. Bevan and Miss Enid L. Bevan. With sympathy, from the Misses Winder. In very kind remembrance, from Mrs. Clack and Poppie. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs Newnham and Miss Clutterham. With sincerest sympathy, from the Misses Harris. In memory of Violet, with deepest sympathy, from Mrs. Guy Browne. With loving thoughts of dear little Violet, from M.G. Ockenden. With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. Plumb. With sincerest sympathy, from Mr. Garlick, Mrs. Keep and Daisy. Remembrance and sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. H. Green. With deepest sympathy, from the Rev. Canon and Mrs. Wilson and family. With deepest sympathy, from Miss M. Pinder. With sympathy, from Mrs. A. Tester. With sympathy, from Mrs. Foweraker and Joan. Mr. and Mrs. L. Whittington. Mrs. Day.

Mr. H. Stevens and family desire, through this medium, to thank the many friends for kind expressions of sympathy in their bereavement, and for the beautiful floral tributes.

WRONG WEIGHTS

Worthing Tradesman Fined

Arthur Herbert Stevens, London-street, Worthing, was fined a total of £4 by Worthing Magistrates on Friday after he had pleaded not guilty to using an unstamped weight and to six summonses for using unjust weights.

Mr. T. Beaumont prosecuted on behalf of the West Sussex County Council, and evidence was given that weights found at defendant's nursery in Meadow-road were deficient in weight to the extent of 3 ozs. 13½ drams, 4½ drams, 4 drams, 3½ drams, 1½ drams and 3 drams.

A submission by Mr. R.J. Dromgoole (Messrs. Piper, Edis and Church) defending, that there was no case to aswer as there was no proof of goods being offered for sale was over-ruled by the Bench.

Stevens then gave evidence that he did not sell by retail, his only customer being a Covent Garden wholesaler. The only goods sold by weight were tomatoes and beans.

He was fined £1 for using an unstamped weight and 10s. in each case of using unjust weights.