Machanics' Settlement (Kings Co.) May 31 - John R. BUSTARD, who has been in ill health for over a year, died suddenly at his father's residence 27th inst. On Wednesday morn., before the hour fixed for the funeral, members of Wellington Lodgem L.O.A., together with members of Beaconsfield lodge, Waterford, met at the public hall and after a short session joined with members of Phoenix lodge I.O.G.T. and under the direction of James Moore, C.C. of Waterford, marched in double file from the lodge rooms to the home of the deceased, whence the funeral took place. Much sympathy is felt for the family of the deceased, especially for the aged father who is at present in ill health.