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MR. W. S. HALL GAVE
TALK TO A. Y. P. A.
COUNCIL HELD
SPECIAL SESSION
LADIES’ AUXILIARY
ENTERTAINED LEGION
The A.Y.P.A. met in the basement
of St. Paul’s church on Monday even
ing with Mr, Spittai occupying the
President’s chair. The meeting open
ed with the singing of a hymn and
■prayer was led by Rev. Roberts, fol
lowed by the scripture reading, tak-
;en from the gospel for the fifth Sun
day in Lent. Miss Eva Lediett ren-
• dered a solo which was much enjoy
ed.
Mr. W. Stanley Hall, the guest
speaker for the evening, was then
called upon. He gave a most interest
ing address on the subject “Recrea
tion,” in which he brought out some
most interesting points appertaining
to wild life and the great open air.
“Hobbies should be encouraged” said
the speaker, as good hobbies present
a splendid form of recreation.
A very hearty vote of thanks was
extended to Mr. Hall for his splendid
address. The meeting closed with the
singing of a hymn and the benediction
was pronounced by Rev. Roberts.
Shoe Sale—One collection of Wo-
jr hymen’s Ties, Pumps and Straps. Reg.
prices $4.00 to $6.00. Clearing sale,
$1.98. Greer’s Shoe Store.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Elliott, Blyth,
wish to announce the engagement of
■their youngest daughter, Edith Cavell
to Herbert J. F. Wright, second son
of Mrs. E. Wright and the late Major
W. F. Wright, Reading, England. The
wedding to take place the latter part
of March.
Cars Bumped
On Friday afternoon our Main ,
street was the scene of some excite
ment, when two minor'cars accidents
occured. Mr. Ed. Harrison’s new
Terraplane car was hit by another car
and the right rear fender was dinted
•and scratched. The other bump was
between Mr. Harry Hopper’s Pontiac
and another car in front of Bigg’s
grocery. Little or no damage result-
-ed.
OBITUARY
Dr. S. Kent Smith
It was with deep regret that word
was received here last week that Dr.
■S. Kent Smith had died of cerebral
hemorrhage at Belize, British Hon
duras on Sunday, March 7th, in his
•38th year. He was born in Wingham,
his father being C. P. Smith of Cad-
boro Bay, B.C., former manager of
the local branch of the Canadian
Bank of Commei ce. The deceased re
ceived his early education here at the
Public and High schools and graduat
ed in medicine from Western Univer
sity in 1924. In January 1927 he went
to British Honduras with the British
Colonial medical service and a short
jBne later practiced with Dr. James
Cran at Belize. On the death of Dr.
Cran two years ago he took over the
entire practice. Last summer Dr.
Smith was here for a short visit.
He leaves to mourn his passing be
sides his father, his wife, one daugh
ter Ann, 8 years and one son, Peter,
5 years. He is also survived by one
sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Jack MacDonald of
Toronto.
Burial took place at Belize.
Andrew Laidlaw
The death of Andrew Laidlaw oc
curred suddenly in Belgrave, March
15th. On Sunday evening' Mr. Laid
law did not feel well and he went
into Alex. Young’s, his next-door
neighbour’s. They realized lie was a
very sick man and called the doctor
but he passed on five hours later
from a heart attack.
The deceased, •'who was in his 77th
year, was born on the 9th concession
of Morris, the Son of Robert and
Christina Laidlaw, pioneers of that
farm . In 1890 he moved to Sth of
Morris and continued to farm there
until 17 years ago, when he retired
to Belgrave. He never married. ’
Surviving are two sisters and three
brothers, Mrs. Agnes McCallum, near
Walton; James in Vancouver; John
Finlay and Annie on the homestead.
The funeral will be to-day (Wednes
day) afternoon from his late residence
Belgrave.
ReV. J. B. Townend, pastor of Bel
grave United Church, of which he
a will conduct the ser-
rvh:e.
The pallbearers, Alex Young, Geo.
Cook, Herbert Wheeler, George Jor
dan, Wm. Dunbar and John J. Me-
Callunt
Interment ih union Cemetery,
Blyth.
First Two Readings Given By-Law
For The Purchase of a Fire Truck.
Tender for Holmes Block Accepted.
With all members present and
M.ayor Hanna in the chair the Town
Council held a special session Mon
day evening,
The meeting was called tp consid
er the installing of a steam heating
equipment in the town hall, the pur
chase of an up-to-date fire truck, al
so the purchase of the Graham and
Gregory properties' at the south end
of the town.
Regarding the purchase of the pro
perty ^t the’ south end of the town,
there was considerable discussion as
to whether it would make a good lo
cation for an athletic park, race track
and agricultural park. The Mayor
was one. of the opinion that in the
future after draining it would be an
asset to the, town in this respect. Fin
ally it was decided not to purchase
this property on the following motion.
Moved by Couns. Hetherington and
VanWyck that Council do not pur
chase the property at the south end
of the "town.. Carried.
Deferred Decision on Heating Plant
The matter of installing a steam
heating plant for the town hall was
hoisted for a few days when another
special meeting will be held to con
sider the matter. Tenders fo'r this
work had been received from Machan
Bros., W. J. Clark & Son and D. Rae
&' Son. Council had a lengthy dis
cussion regarding this matter and the
plans and specifications were given
careful consideration.
Mr. C. E. Cole and Mr. F. Reuch-
wald of Crane, Limited, also W. J.
Clark were present and were asked
many questions re the specifications,
etc., by members of the Council.
Finally it was decided that another
special meeting would be held in a
few days to further consider the mat-f
ter.
Two Readings Given Fire Truck
By-Law
A by-law for the borrowing of $3,-
500 for the purchase of a fire truck
was given two readings. The by-law
calls for the issuing of. serial deben
tures bearing interest at the rate of
3^%.
A motion was moved by Reeve
Davidson and Coun. VanWyck that
by-law No. 1094 (re purchase of a
fire truck) be passed as read. Car
ried.
This by-law will now be submitted
to the Municipal Board and if they
approve it, the by-law will then have
to pass a third reading by Council be
fore it becomes effective.
Holmes Block Sold
A tender was received from R. E.
Campbell for the purchase of the
Holmes Block from the ‘ town at a
pried of $525.
Moved by Couns. Crawford and
Wilkinson that Mr. Campbell’s tend
er for the purchase of the Holmes
Block be accepted under certain con
ditions. Carried.
Mr. George Williams was a depu
tation for the Legion. He requested
that if the Council intended to do
any decorating for the Coronation
that the Legion be given an oppor
tunity to tender on same. The Vet-
craft are making decorations for use
during the Coronation, he informed
the Council.
Dress up for Easter—See the new
styles of shoes for spring at Greer’s
Shoe Store.
Don’t Forget
The Sale of baking and tea to be
held in. the Council Chamber on-Sat
urday, March 27th, 3 to 5 o’clock,
Under the auspices of the Catholic
Women’s League.
Currie’s School Won
Currie’s School took Belgrave into
camp 6-2 in a game of hockey at the
Arena on Tuesday night. Belgrave
won in their last game by a similar
score and the play-off will take place
next Tuesday evening.
Local Curling Bonspiel Held
The Curling .Rink was the scene of
much excitement and fun on Thurs
day evening when a local Bonspiel
was held. Six rinks were entered, the
winners being, 1st, L. R. Blackwood,
Dr. Crawford, W. G. Gray, Chas. El
liott, skip; 2 wins plus 11; 2nd, R.
S. Hetherington, Roger Oke, J. Ev
ans, Dr. A. W. Irwin, skip; 2 wins
plus 4; 3rd, Dr. W. A. MeKibbon,
H. Diamond, C. H. McAvoy, James
Carr, Jr., skip, 2 wins plus 3.
Auxiliary Charter Presented.
A very pleasant evening was spent
in the Legion rooms at the Armour
ies on Wednesday night last week
when the member of the Ladies’ Aux
iliary to the Legion entertained the
members of the Legion, Euchre was
played, the winners being Miss Sara
MacLean and Lloyd Hingston. Fol
lowing the play the ladies served a
dainty lunch and community singing
was enjoyed,
Major Kenneth Weaver, President
of the local Post and Zone Represen
tative, presented the Charter, which
had just been received from the Pro
vincial Command, to the Auxiliary.
FORMER LOCAL BOY
NOW A JUDGE
Appointment of Wellington C. Kel
ly, of West Summerland, B.C., as
Judge of Yjale County, has been an
nounced by the Department of Jus
tice. He succeeds Judge J. R. Brown,
Grand Forks.
.HURON DEANERY
MET HERE
Meetings held ip. St. Paul’s Anglican
Church
WESTMINSTER GUILD
GUESTS OF B. Y. P. U.
St. Patrick’s Program? Presented
BASEBALL MEETING
TUESDAY^ MARCH 23
A meeting of the Bruce ' League
Baseball Club will, be held at 8 p.m,
Tuesday, March 23rd in the Council
Chamber. A large attendance of all
interested is urged so that plans may
be made for a successful season. Re
member the date, Tuesday next, and
be present.
WEDDINGS
Inglis - Orr
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
Knox Presbyterian Church manse,
Bluevale, at 2 o’clock on Thursday
afternoon, March 11th, when Mrs.
Laura May Orr, only daughter of
Mrs. John C. Casemore and the late
Mr. Casemore of the 1st concession
of Morris, was united'in marriage to
George Cameron Inglis, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Inglis of Elma
Township. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. J. R. Greig. The
attendants were, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin
Johnston of Listowel. The bride wore
a swagger suit of apple green, with
matching accessories. Following the
ceremony the bride and bridegroom
motored to Listowel, where a wedding
supper was served at the home of Mrs.
D. J. Falconer.
The bride and groom left for a
wedding trip to Flint, Mich. On their
return they will reside on the groom’s
farm on the 6th 'concession of Elma.
Underwent Operation
Barbara Holmes, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Dudley Holmes of Goderich,
underwent an operation for appendici
tis on Monday evening.
Purchased Business
Mr. Thos. Kew has purchased the
Harness business of Mr. J. Johnston
and will operate, it in conjunction
with his own business of the same
kind.
New Stamps Ready April 1st
The Postoffice Department at Ot
tawa have announced a new regular
issue of Canadian postage stamps,
bearing the portrait of King George
VI, will be available April 1st in de
nominations of 1 cent green, 2 cents
brown and 3 cents red . Further de
nominations of this series 4, 5( and 8
cents issues are expected to be issu
ed later.
Annual Meeting of Chamber of
Commerce
The Annual meeting of the Cham
ber of Commerce will be held in the
Council Chambers at 8 p.m. on Mon
day, March 22nd. All members and
others who are interested are urged
to attend as officers for the ensuing
year will be elected and other business
of importance will be placed before
the meeting.
St. Andrew’s W. M. S.
The W. M. S. of St. Andrew’s
church met on Wednesday last week.
In the absence of the president, Mrs.
W, J. Henderson, Mrs. D. Rae vice-
president presided and conducted the
business of the meeting. The devot
ional exercises were taken by Mrs.
W. Mitchell, Mrs. N. Fry and Mrs.
John Anderson. Mrs. Wm. Ham
mond had charge of the topic for the
month and gave a very interesting
paper on the work among the Chin
ese in the province of Ontario. The
Easter thankoffering of the society
will be held on April 14th at the re
gular meeting. The president, Mrs.
Henderson will be a delegate to the
Provincial Convention, to be held in
London in kpril. A duet by Misses
Lorraine and Velma Carter was much
enjoyed. Mrs. K. McLean read the
annual report, sent in by Miss M.
Williamson of the year’s work at Am-
khnt, India.
A quiet day for the clergy of Hu
ron Deanery was held at St. Paul’s
Anglicap Church, Wingljam, on Mon
day, commencing with a celebration
the Holy Communion at 10 a.m., cele
brant Rev. E. L. Roberts, Rural Dean,
meditation then followed and luncheon
was served at William’s restaurant.
The afternoon session commenced
with the Litany service, meditations,
“Our problems in the light of the
Cross,” followed by prayers and a
meeting of the Deanery Chapter, af
ter which afternoon tea was served at
the Rectory by Mrs. Roberts.
Gospel Meeting
In the Gospel Hall, near Josephine
and John Streets at 8 p.m. Sunday,
The Gospel will be preached from the
Word of God, John 3:16, All invit
ed. Bring your friends.
Mr. Kelly was born at Teeswater
and for a short time he worked in
Wingham in Dr. Chisholm’s Drug
Store. At the age of sixteen he went
West. He put himself through col
lege and has been practising law for
a good many years in Western Can
ada. Mr. John Kelly now lives on
what was Judge Kelly’s grandfather’s
farm. His brother,-Russell T. Kelly,
resides in Hamilton.
Wear Rubbers—Protect your health
and shoes —Best qualities and values
at Greer’s.
Clinton Postmaster Resumes Duties
Friends of Postmaster Morley
Counter of Clinton will be pleased to
know that he has resumed his duties
after a severe attack of pneumonia,
Winners at Euchre
On Tuesday night a committee of
ladies of the Women’s Institute stag
ed a Euchre in the Council Chamber
to raise money to fix up the rest
room. The winners were: points, Mrs.
Jutison, Mrs. M. Dodd; Lone Hands,
Mrs. R. A. Coutts, Wilfred Henry.
Following the play the ladies served
lunch.
Clinton Still Winning
On Monday night at Brantford
Clinton Colts defeated Simcoe 3-2 in
their first game of this series. The
second game is in Clinton to-night
(Wednesday). Last week the Colts
disposed of Chatham 6-2 at Chatham,
and 5-1 at Clinton. If Clinton win
out from Simcoe they will be either
in the finals or semi-finals of the In
termediate “B” O.H.A., according to
whether they draw a bye or not.
FINE DISPLAY AT
GEO. WILLIAMS’
The famous Cullinan I,, world’s lar
gest diamond, which is set in the scep
tre of His Majesty, King George VI,
is on display (in replica) at George
Williams, local jeweller. The story
of the Cullinan is one of the most fas
cinating in the entire history of dia
monds.
One January afternoon in 1905,
Fred Wells ,a surface manager at Pre
mium Mines No. 2 strolled out for a
casual tour of inspection; twenty min
utes later he came running like a mad
man, carrying in his two hands the
biggest diamond crystal ever seen.
When the crystal was placed on the
scale, the indicator swung to 3,024
carats. A pound and three quarters
avoirdupois! Three times the size of
any diamond that had been discover
ed.
This* great find brought a reward
of $10,000 to Mr. Wells and world
wide acclaim. The Founder and the
Chairman of the Premier Company,
Mr. Thomas H. Cullinan, gave the
four-inch diamond his name. When
the owners decided to send it to Lon
don they entrusted it to ordinary re
gistered mail. Later the crystal was
separated into 9 fragments. Work on
the largest piece, Cullinan I, continu
ed for seven months. When finished,
the pear-shaped gem weighed 516U
carats, it was 2 1-5 inches long and
its maximum breadth was 1 2-3 inches.
All the diamonds of the Cullinan scr
ies are flawless and of the very finest
blue white water. The largest Cullin
an I, sometimes called the “King Ed
ward” is the chief ornament in the
handle of the royal sceptre, which
plays a historic f>art in the Corona
tion ceremonies.
OBITUARY
John Milton Graham
Following a stroke which he suff
ered at his home, Frances Street, on
Monday last week, John Milton Gra
ham. passed away in Wingham Gen
eral Hospital on Wednesday, March
10th. Mr. Graham was alone in the
house at the time he suffered the
stroke and was found in an uncon
scious condition by his neighbors
when they failed to notice him about
as usual. He passed on without re
gaining consciousness.
Mr. Graham was a highly repected
business man who for many years had
operated a greenhouse and florist
business. He took a keen interest in
the affairs of our town, particularly
the Public School. He was a member
of the Public School Board since; Jan
uary, 1929, and was Chairman of this
Board in 1933 and 1934. He was a
fine Christian gentleman and served
as a member of the Board of Session
of the United Church. He was an ac
tive bowler and member of the Curl
ing Club.
Fie was in his 58th year and was
born in Culross Township, the son
of the late T. Chapman Graham and
Elizabeth Stroud. He lived at llder-
ton for a short time as a small child
where his father taught school. They
then moved to Lower Wingham
where his father operated a market
garden and florist business. Thirty-
five years ago they moved to Frances
Street where he has since resided and
where his father continued in the flor
ist business. On his father’s death he
took over this business which he has
since operated. At one time prior to
taking over his father’s business Mr.
Graham conducted the Star Photo
Studio here, and for two years was
in Hamilton studying Horticulture.
Fie leaves to mourn his passing one
sister, Mrs. Scott (Lottie) Heim, of
Detroit. "Three sisters predeceased
him, Florence, Helen and Mrs. W,
T. (Clare) Mahood, of Kincardine.
The funeral service was held in
Wingham United Church on Friday
afternoon and. was conducted by the
pastor of the church, Rev. J. F. And
erson.
The flower-bearers were members
of the Bowling and Curling Clubs,
and the pallbearers were his fellow
members of the Public School Board,
C. B. Armitage, J. O. Habkirk, Alfred
Lockridge, N. L. Fry, W. F. Burg
man and Dr. A. W. Irwin.
Interment took place in Wingham
Cemetery.
Joel Henry Sellers «
There passed away on Wednesday
evening an esteemed and much res
pected resident of the 3rd concession
of Morris in the person of Mr. Joel
Henry Sellers in his 73rd year. He
was the eldest son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Sellars and had spent
his entire life in Morris Township.
He had not enjoyed very robust health
for the' last few years and when seiz
ed with an attack of influenza he was
not able to throw It off.
He is survived by his wife and five
sons, Roy, Ward and Frank of Mor
ris Township and Charley and Har
old, of Walton. The funeral was held
On Saturday afternoon from his late
residence. Services were conducted by
Rev. A. V. Robb of Bluevale and Eb-
cnezer Church. The pallbearers were
neighbors, Thos. Bone, Thos. War
wick, Jas, Thynne, W. J. Souch, Geo.
Harman and Gordon Embury. Inter
ment was made in Brussels Cemet
ery,
The Baptist Young People’s Union
entertained the Westminister Guild of
St, Andrew’s Presbyterian church on
Monday evening. The devotional ex
ercises were in charge of Louise Kelly
president of the B.Y.P.U.
The members of the Guild then pre
sented a St. Patrick’s programe with
Tom Henderson their president in the
chair. Solo by Miss Myra MacDonald;
a paper on St. Patrick by Miss Mar
garet Currie; solo by Helen Hanj-
mond; a reading by Miss V. McLau
ghlin; The -topic also on St. Patrick
was taken by Ralph Hammond.
Arno Kelly of the B.Y.P.U. then
had charge of some games and con
tests and a very pleasant evening was
brought to a close with the members
of the B.Y.P.U. serving lunch.
Shortt Circuit Stopped Car •
A short circuit in the cable between
the battery and the starter on Dr.
Ford’s car caused some excitement on
Monday evening as the Doctor was
proceeding on a call. He had ’just
started out when the car went dead
in front of Johnson’s garage and the
smell of the burning cable was very
noticable. Fortunately for the Doc
tor it turned out to be nothing ser
ious.
Women’s Institute Meeting March 25
The regular monthly meeting of
the Women’s Institute will be held
in the Council Chamber on Thursday
afternoon, March 25th, at 2.30. There
will be a good programme of music
and readings. Dr. R. C. Redmond will
be the guest speaker and will give a
discourse on his trip through Ireland.
Mrs. John Currie Sr., will be the
hostess. Roll Call to be answered
with an Irish quotation. Everybody
welcome.
Young People’s Union
The Y. P. U. of the United Church
held their regular meeting on Monday
evening. The meeting opened with a
sin-song and the hymn “O Love that
Wilt Not Let Me Go” and the Lord's
Prayer repeated in unison. Miss
Hazel Wilson presided. The Climbers
group with Jean Zurbrigg in charge
led in the worship period. A hymn
was sung and Harry Brown led in
prayer. The scripture lesson, Matthew
4: 1 to 11, was read by DeWitt Mil
ler and Wilbur Tiffin reviewed a
chapter of the Study Book. Mrs.
Charlie Lloyd read a story entitled
"The Easter Shamrock.” Miss Phy-
liss Johns read a poem "The Four
Leaf Clover” and Miss B. Joynt read
a humorous story. The recreation per
iod was in charge of Russell Zurbrigg.
The Ukannows group served lunch.
The friendship circle was formed, the
vesper hymn sung and the meeting
closed with all repeating the benedi
ction.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Men’s Rubber Boots $2.25, $2.50 and
$3.00. Boy’s $1.75. Greer’s Shoe
Store.
Mrs. Robert Beattie of Winthrop is
visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs.
James Gilmour.
Mrs. (Dr.) J. Brown of Woodstock
is visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
J. H. Crawford, this week.
Mrs. Olive Beattie returned on
Sunday after a two-weeks visit in
Woodstock and Three Bridges.
Rev. J. F .An'derson was in Forest
on Monday, attending the funeral of
his cousin, Miss Ann Buchanan.
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Moffatt and
family, of Three Bridges, spent the
week-end with Mrs. Geo. Mason.
, Miss Harrietta E. Sutton and Miss
Eleanor McLean spent the week end
with Mi*, and Mrs. Neil McLean, Tor
onto.
Messrs. Bert Mitchell and Herb
Fuller left on Saturday for Northern
Ontario. They expect to secure work
at one of the mines.
Mrs. Geo. T. Gregory left on Mon
day for her home in Climax, Sask.,
after spending the winter with her
mother, Mrs. G. Mason.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Kerr have return
ed from a two months’ visit in. Flor
ida. They were accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. V. A, Mombray.
Shoe Sale—Women’s suede ties and
strap Slippers, in black or brown, Re
gular price $4.00. Sale $2.98. Real
bargain, Greer's Shoe Store.
Mr. Stanley Smith of Guelph was
a week end guest of Mr, ahd Mrs. A.
H. Musgrove . Mrs, Smith who has
been visiting here returned home with
hi me.
CELEBRATES HIS
89th BIRTHDAY
A very jolly dinner party was given
at the home of Ex-Warden John T.
Currie, on the occasion of his eigh
tieth birthday, Monday evening, on,
the old homestead in East Wawanosh,
March 15th. Mr, Currie was born on
where his nephew Mr. Bert Currie
now resides.
Covers were laid for twenty-one
guests with a table decoration of 80
candles in honour of the host. Many
of the early events of the township
were recalled — some comical, and
some sad. The toast to Our King was
proposed by Mr. T. J. McLean and
responded to by Mr, W. Anderson.,
Mr. James Isard proposed the toast
to Mr. Currie, and Mr, Joseph J.
Kerr, responded in his usual witty
manner. Mr, Jack Reavie delighted
everyone with several well known old
time melodies.
Among those present at this enjoy
able affair were: William Anderson,
George Robertson, Joseph J. Kerr,,
Samuel Lockridge, Fred Carter, James
Isard, John Reavie, T. J. McLean, and
Svend Neilson. Mr. Currie’s four bro
thers, Robert Sr., William, Andrew
and David, were present to share in
their brother’s happiness, also his
nephews, A. J. Wilson, Bert Currie,
James Currie, John Currie and John
Tervit and three sons, William, Reeve
and James.
OBITUARY
James H. Linklater
A life-long resident of htis district,
James H. Linklater, of Turnberry,
passed away in Wingham General
Hospital on Saturday, March 13th, in
his 82 nd year. He had, not enjoyed
good health for some time and pass
ed on from an attack of pneumonia.
He was born in East Wawanosh and
received his education at S.S. No. 9,
but has lived since 1881 on his farm
on the highway between here and
Teeswater.' In 1884 he was married
to Sarah Haugh of the 9th concession
of Turnberry. She predeceased him
ten years ago last December. He was
a, member of St. Andrew’s Presbyter
ian Church here.
Surviving him is one son, William
Fraser, of Saskatchewan, and one
daughter, Minnie, at home. He is al
so survived by three brothers and
two sisters, William, of Waterford,
Ont.; Mrs. James Patterson, of Bois-
sevain, Man.; Carrie and Thomas, of
Lower Wingham, and John of Tces-
water.
The funeral was held from his late
residence on Monday, the service was
conducted by Rev. Kenneth MacLean
of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
Interment took place in Wingham
Cemetery.
Mrs. Levi Lott
The sudden death of Elizabeth
Sturdy, beloved wife of Levi Lott, at
her home, Victoria Street, on Friday
night last, was a great shock to her
friends and relatives. Late in the af-
teroon about 5.45 o’clock she suffer
ed a stroke and passed on at 9.45.
Mrs. Lott, who was in her 75th
year, was born in Goderich Town
ship, the daughter of the late Robert
and Prudence Sturdy. As a young
woman she moved with her parents
to the 9th concession of West Wa
wanosh and in 1887 was there mar
ried to her now bereft husband. If
she had been spared until October of
this year they would have celebrated
their golden wedding day. After their
marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lott lived in
Brussels for a few years but for the
past 46 years have been residents of
Wingham.
She leaves to mourn her passing
besides her husband, one son, Wil
liam, of town, also one sister and one
brother, Mrs. E. O. Duff, of Leam
ington and Walter, of Lucknow.
The funeral service was held from
her late residence on Monday after
noon and was conducted by Rev. Ken
neth MacLean, Minister of St. And
rew’s Presbyterian Church, of which
she was a member.
The pallbearers were her nephews,
Fred Sturdy, Atthur Sturdy, William
Sturdy, Jack Sturdy, Carl Lott and
Clayton Lott.
Burial took place in Wingham
Cemetery.
Chesley Again W. O. H. A, Champs.
On Monday night at Walkerton the
Chesley Colts trimmed the Goderich
Sailors 6 to 4 to win the W.O.U.A,
championship for the second year in
succession, The third game was ne
cessary in Walkerton as each team
had won a game.