Loading...
The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-07-26, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated The Gorrie Vidette and Wroxeter New*. XU Single Copies Five -Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 26th, 1939 Subscriptions $2.00 Per Year BAND TATTOO FRIDAY NIGHT .'Six Bands and Magician Will Present Fine Entertainment, One of the most outstanding Band "Tattoos held in some time will be staged at the Town Park on Friday night this week b.y the Wingham Cit­ izens’ Band. Six bands will take part — Brussels, Blyth, Hensall, Lucknow, Teeswater and Wingham. Extra Attraction An added attraction will be Mires, •the Magician. He is one of the great- »est masters of Oriental and Occident­ al mysteries. Dance Also Following the Tattoo a Jitney IDance will be held at Al’s Dance .Floor. The music will be furnished by a 9-piece orchestra. The ■ parade leaves Jack Reavie’s Service ' Station at 7.30 p.m. Follow the parade to the park for an evening of delightful entertainment. Home From Hospital Mr. John Hopper returned home on Monday from the Wingham General Hospital, where he had his left leg amputated about three weeks ago. He ■ is improving nicely. Successful at Music Examinations The following pupils of Miss Velma Wheeler have been successful in the recent Toronto Conservatory of Mus­ ic examinations: Pianoforte: Grade IIJ, Eleanor Taylor, Mary Wheeler; Grade IV, Ross Procter; Grade VI, Dorothy Wade; Theory: Grade II, IMiss Viola Turnbull. ST. PAUL’S HELD ANNUAL PICNIC Amid shouts of happiness, under summer skies and with practically ev­ ery member present, St, Paul’s Sun­ day School left for Jowett’s Grove, at Bayfield, last' Wednesday after­ noon, It was the occasion of the an­ nual summer picnic, and it was a. hap­ py band of boys and girls that join­ ed in the programme arranged for the day. The members of the congrega­ tion very willingly offered their cars and all were transported to and fro without mishap. The sports program and races w<?re directed by Mr. Herb. Fuller, Mr. W. T. Booth and Mr. C. Roberts, who kept everything moving along rapidly until tea hour. The members of the staff of the Sunday School and others assisted in prepar­ ing supper. Afterwards there was a candy scramble in the park and each received his share of ice cream as well. Earlier in the afternoon nearly ev­ eryone was in Lake Huron, swimming or bathing and there was a ball game enjoyed by the older members. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Master Johnnie Armitage is visiting with his uncle, Mr. Fred Armitage, at Lucan. Miss Sylvia Hodgins, of Port Arth­ ur, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. E. O. Gallagher. Rev. G. I. and Mrs. Campbell, of Ottawa, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Charles Barber. See Shirley Temple in “The Little Princess”, Lyceum Theatre, Thurs­ day, Friday and Saturday. Mrs. H. T. Kent and son, Robert, of Brantford, are visiting with her mo­ ther, Mrs. R. J. Cantelon. Summer- Footwear for the whole family, has been drastically reduced at Greer’s Summer Shoe Sale. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pennington, of Winnipeg, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Copeland. Miss Jean Baker returned home on Saturday after spending the past few weeks with her sister in Hamilton. Mr. E. Shackleton, of Detroit, dau­ ghter, Doris, and son, Carl, visited last week with Mrs. R. J. CantRon. St. James’ Day was commemorated in St. Paul’s Church, Tuesday, by a celebration of the Holy Communion. Mrs. G. Fraser and two children, of Niagara Falls, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lock­ ridge. Mr, Aex. Elliott, Wingham Junc­ tion, Norman, Bill and Dorothy, spent the week-end with relatives in Port Huron. . Misses Isabel and Eileen Goodyear, of Sovereign, Sask., are visiting their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs, Omar Haselgrove. Mrs. Harold Buchanan ajjd daugh­ ter, Donna, returned home Monday night after spending the past week with relatives in Toronto. _■ Mr. Howard Pocock, of Queen’s University, Kingston, visited with his mother, Mrs. Geo. Pocock, Diagonal Road, over the week-end. Additional Locals on Page Five. Attended World’s Fair Reeve Raymond Redmond, of East Wawanosh; returned on Tuesday from a two weeks’ visit to the World’s Fair, New York. Ladies Win at Lucknow Two rinks of lady bowlers played in the Lucknow tournament on Tues­ day. The rink of Mrs. Reg. DuVal, Mrs. W. B. McCool, Mrs. E, Webster and Mrs.. G.. Williams, skip, wpn third "prize. The other rink was Mrs. A. W. Irwin, Mrs. Fi Sturdy, Mrs. M. John­ son and Mrs. J. Kerr, skip. Lions Carnival Labor Day The Lions Club Carnival which will be held on Labor Day will be a stand­ out for sure. As plans progress for th|s great event, arrangements are be­ ing ihade to make the Carnival bigger and better than last year which was a “wOW’*. Plan to be in Wingham on Labor Day for the Lions Club Carni­ val. Annual Legion Picnic The Wifigham Post No. 180 and Ladies* Auxiliary are holding their an­ nual picnic at Harbor Park, Goderich, on Wednesday, August 2nd. Legion members and their families and mem­ bers of the -Ladies’ Auxiliary are cor­ dially invited to attend. All those in­ tending to attend the picnic please leave your name with W. W. Arm­ strong at the Advance-Times, Harry Browne or FI. C. MacLean by Mon­ day night, OBITUARY Mrs, Johnathan Pattison Following an illness which extend­ ed over a period of eight years, Mrs. Johnathan Pattison passed on at her late residence, William Street, early .Monday evening, July 24th, in her 77th year. Her maiden name was Es­ ther Plunkett and she was born in "West ..Wawanosh where she lived un­ til her marriage fifty-one years ago October last. After her marriage they 'lived on the 12th Concession of East Wawanosh until they retired to Wing- -ham 26 years ago. So long as her health would permit she took a very active interest in the work of the United Church of which .she was a devout member. She was Hon. President of the Women’s Mis­ sionary Society and had served as President. For many years she-con­ ducted a class in the Sunday School. She leaves to mourn her passing,- her husband and one sister, Mrs. Rob­ ert McKenzie, of Dungannon, who is the last surviving member of a fam­ ily of eight. The funeral service will be held at her late residence at 2 p.m. on Thurs­ day, July’27th and will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. F. Anderson. Burial will take place in Wingham Cemetery. Mrs. Mary .Moffatt Mrs. Mary Moffatt died at the home of her son-in-law, J. C. Higgins, Turnberry, early Friday morning, July 21st, in her 82nd year.- Mrs. Moffatt was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Vogt, early pioneer settlers of the Township of Turnberry, near Wroxeter. She was married in 1880 to Mr. David Moffatt and moved to their home on the boun­ dary line, two and one-half miles east Of Bluevale. Following the ,death of her liusband in 1914, she lived with her daughters. Mrs. Moffatt had spent the winter with her daughter in Toronto and although quite ill at times suffering extreme pain, she was able to return to her-home here about one month ago. Shortly before she passed away she suffered a severe stroke of paralysis from which she never rallied.‘Y.. She is/^l^Vived by two daughters, Mrs,' J. Higgins, Blucvale, and -.(Jennie) Higgins, in Torontothe , oldest daughter, Ella, passed way when a young girl. The Juheral service was held from her laid residence on Sunday after­ noon, /conducted by. Rev. Kenneth MacLean, oL Wingham, Interim Mod­ erator for the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, of which she was a member. • tie spoke from .the- text “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” The pallbearers were; Messrs, John Messer, Archie Messer, Peter Moffatt, John Kirtoii, W. S, Davidson, George Olver,* Interment took place in the Wroxeter Cemetery. DOUBLES TOURNEY HELD MONDAY Four of Five Prizes Won by Local Pairs. Monday evening produced ideal weather for the doubles bowling tour­ nament held on the local greens. Thir­ ty pairs, took part, 2 from Lucknow, 3 from Teeswater, 2 from Blyth, 23 local. Local pairs took 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5 prizes. The winners were: 1st, G. Machan and D. B. Porter, 3 wins plus 23; 2nd, F. Sturdy and J, Pol­ lock, 3 wins plus 18; 3rd, C, Finlay­ son and W. McCoy, Lucknow, 3 wins plus 17; 4th, G. MacKay and O. Has­ elgrove, 3 wins plus 8; 5th, Bert Is- ard and J. Murray, 2 wins plus 17. HANOVER PLAY HEREJATURDAY It is getting close to the wind-up of the regular schedule of the Bruce League. Chesley play here this after­ noon (Wednesday), and Hanover play here on Saturday in the last scheduled game before the play-offs. The Hur­ ons have another game to play, how­ ever, a postponed game at Chesley. Turn out and cheer the gang on. It is the best ball club we have had in some time. Sang in St. Andrew’s Church Mrs. Robert Brooks, Toronto, was the guest soloist at the evening ser­ vice in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Won Valuable Prize Mr. Charles H. Hopper, salesman for the National Fertilizer Company, of Ingersol, was successful in winning a, trip to the World’s Fair, New York, or-the cash equivalent, in a recent .competition for increased sales. Bowled at Toronto W. H. French, E. R. Harrison, W. A. Miller and Alex. Crawford attend­ ed the Commercial Travellers’ Bowl­ ing Tournament in Toronto on Fri­ day. They won two games and lost the other by a single shot. Elected D.D.G.M. Mr. James Neillans, of Londesboro, was elected D.D.G.M. of North Hur­ on District, A.F. & A.M., at the an­ nual meeting of the Grand Lodge held in Toronto last week. In Bruce dis­ trict, William T. Baillie, of Cargill, was chosen. Play in Ayton on Friday The Central Ball Club play at Ay- ton on-Friday this week. They have just oone more scheduled game at home on Thursday next week when Harriston are the opposition. Their last game is Aug. 5th, Saturday next week, at Hanover, “Met Me at the Flag-Pole” They say “meet me at the fountain” is being superceded by “meet me at the flag-pole” at the Canadian Na­ tional Exhibition. Small wonder eith- er, because the flag-pole is 187 feet high — incidentally it is made from a single stick of Douglas fir — and sim­ ply couldn’t be. missed. So — meet your friends at the flag-pole this year — it’s well worth an inspection. Mass Marriage at Montreal , A chorused “oui” (I do) echoed twice through Montreal Stadium Sun­ day as 105 young, French Canadian couples were wed in an unique mass marriage. The ceremony, held in con- juction with the annual congress of the Young Catholic Worker move­ ment, of which the couples all are members, was designed to offset “all the unfavorable publicity marriage is getting from the, world’s divorce courts.” 20,000 persons attended the 'ceremony. Lost Two Day in Swamp After a two-day search through mosquito-ridden Greenock swamp, Murdock McKenrie, 80-year-old far­ mer, residing on concession nine, Kin­ cardine Township, was found shortly after 7.30 Sunday evening by search parties, Mr. McKenzie, who resides not far from the swamp, left his hdme early Saturday morning, He was seed by neighbors entering the swamp shortly after seven o’clock that morn­ ing, Members of the family were joined by neighbours in a search ^ar­ ty to comb the thickly wooded sec­ tion. Subsisting on wild berries and water, Mr. McKenzie had little rest during htS wanderings, When found he was near the point of exhaustion, taken to his home where heoivaS given medical attention and chances are good for a complete recovery. MAY LOSE DRIVING PERMIT FOR LIFE Result of Accident South of Wingham on July 1st The automobile driver’s permit of John Sproul, 54, a flour packer, God­ erich, father of a large family, was re­ commended to be canceled for the duration of his life by Magistrate Liv­ ermore Thursday afterno’on after Sproul had been convicted of reckless driving. Sproul was fined $10 and costs. “You are a menace on the highways and whether you can get insurance or not I am ‘ recommending to the de­ partment that your license be cancel­ ed for life,” the magistrate told him, Crown Attorney Holmes added that Sproul had previously cracked up two cars, that he had an invalid wife and a large family who needed all the money he earned. The accident out of which the pros­ ecution arose occurred at 3.30 on the afternoon of July 1 when the car driv­ en by John Sproul and another by Mrs. Robert Middleton, formerly of Port Credit, now of Hensall, crashed head-on in a narrow bridge a short distance south of Wingham. The crash took place almost exactly at the centre of the bridge, 142 feet long and 16 feet wide. The day was clear and sunny. Three went to hospital. Magistrate Livermore, after many witnesses had testified, held that Sproul was driving too fast over the brow of a hill approaching the bridge and that when he applied his brakes suddenly his car veered over to his wrong side or the road, as shown by skid marks testified to by traffic of­ ficers, directly into the path of the south-bound Middleton car. Mrs. Middleton appeared in the witness box on crutches. Sproul blamed his misfortune on defective brakes. He and his party, three men and three women, were bound for the Walkerton Old Boys’ Reunion at the time. Home From Hospital Miss Frances Lockridge, who und­ erwent an operation ,for appendicitis in Wingham GenerarHospital recent­ ly, was taken home on Monday. Free Pants During July Come "in and see our Suitings. We give extra pants free with every suit during July. Cleaning, Pressing, Re­ pairing and Remodelling. Now is the time to have your work done, F. J. Hill, Tailor. Visiting Saskatchewan Lt.-Govemor Mrs. J. W. Cadwell, of Winnipeg, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Isbister, is holidaying in Regina, the g-uest of His Honour the Lieutenant- Governor and Mrs. McNab, at. Gov­ ernment House. ( , Women’s Institute Meeting The July meeting of the Women’s Institute will be held in the Council Chamber on Thursday, July 27th, at 2.30 p.m. The roll call is to be an­ swered by giving a sandwich recipe. Reports of the District Annual Con­ vention at Goderich will be given. The hostesses are: Mrs. Wm. Ham­ mond, Mrs, George Orvis, Mrs. Joe Kerr, • : WEDDINGS Ste. Marie - Page A pretty summer wedding was solemnized on Saturday morning, July 15th, at 9.30 o’clock in St, John’s Church, Grimsby, when Mary Flor­ ence, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Page, of Goderich, became the bride of James Ste. Marie, son of Mr. and Mrs, J. Ste. Marie, of St. Augustine. The bride who was given in marriage by her brother, A. Patrick Page, of Detroit, wore a white sheer floor length gown with match­ ing turban, white shoes and gloves. She carried a white ivory prayer book from which fell white rose-buds in­ tertwined with white satin ribbon. Miss Verdnica Ste. Marie, R.N., sis­ ter of the groom, was bridesmaid in a gown of blue taffeta with matching bolero and hat. She-carried a bouquet of snapdragons and sweetpeas. Mr. Thomas J. Page was the groom’s at­ tendant. Bev. Ft. Webster officiated. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to sixteen guests at Hotel Grimsby. The couple left on a short motor trip and on their return will reside fit Grimsby. Guests were present from St. Aug­ ustine, Detroit, Aylmer, Galt, Wind­ sor, Mitchell and Guelph. BATTERY DEFEND- ED WINGHAM Military Manoeuvres Held Sunday The 99th Wingham Battery R.C.A. assisted by some of the members of the Listowel and Walkerton Batter­ ies, staged military manoeuvres north of here on Sunday. The reason for such a scheme was to familiarize the men and officers with the equipment and preparatory training prior to pro­ ceeding to camp at Petawawa in Aug­ ust. The general idea of the movement on Sunday was the battery engaged an enemy who were trying to force their way to town. The battery had splendid practice at going into action. CIVIC HOLIDAY ^AUGUST 7th Monday, August 7th, has been pro­ claimed a holiday for the Town of Wingham. It is usual for the first Monday in August to be observed as Civic Holiday here. The stores will be closed all day so it will be neces­ sary for our citizens to lay in supplies for a long week-end. Greer’s Mid-Summer Shoe Savings Every pair of White Shoes at and below cost — 99c, $1.49, $1.99 to $2.99 — Secure your share of bargains at Greer’s Shoe Store. Special Cruise — Aug. 1st Cruise of Georgian Bay to Christian Island and Midland via C.P.R. liner “Keewatin” (one of the largest pass­ enger ships on the lakes) on Tuesday, August 1st. Eleven hours cruising, 2Yz hours in Midland. Leaves Owen Sound 8.30 a.m., back at 10 p.m. Fare $2, child $1. Secure tickets early from Daily Sun-Times, Owen Sound. Yacht Grounded Near Point Clark The yacht Interim from Grosse Point, Mich., went aground on the shoals off Point Clark, Monday, and was held fast for hours until rescue boats from Goderich pulled her off in mid-afternoon. Four were aboard but the rescuers did not secure their names. The yacht was not extensive­ ly damaged and proceeded up bound. Bad Week for Bowlers Last week was not very successful for the local bowlers. Five pairs took part in a Seaforth Tourney on Wed­ nesday, 3 pairs at Walkerton the same day, 2 rinks at the Trebles in Goderich Friday evening. No prizes were won. A trio of ladies played at Hanover on Thursday but they did not finish in the money either, , Preached at St. Paul’s Rev. James R. Allen, who has been stationed at Baie Comeau, Quebec, for the past two years, is visiting with his parents, Chief George and Mrs, Allen, On Sunday morning he preached fit St. Paul’s Anglican Church. .Mr. Al­ len lias been on leave from Bishop College Schools in Lennoxville, Que., and will return to duty there in Sep­ tember. Television Soon Ho-hum! How time flies-—and on wing of song, too! Day-before-yester- day no house was complete without a piano, yesterday It seemed that tlm Canadaiatl NftllHhal Exhibition cata­ logue was nothing bill SdS; for talk­ ing machines, now it looks like to­ morrow will bring television for y'utt and me—at least it is at the stage now when television is going to be publicly demonstrated at the Canadian National Exhibition. Two District Fires Eleven persons were made home­ less Saburclay night as flames destroy­ ed the house and barn on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Vere Cunningham, con. 8, Colbo’rne Township, about 5 miles northcast of Goderich, Mr. and |Mts. Cunningham have nine children, the youngest of them two years of age. The flames started in the barn be­ tween 6 and 7 in the evening. The blaze is attributed to spontaneous combustion in the haymow. The Hen- fryn store, four miles west of Atwood, Was destroyed by fire of unknown or­ igin early Sunday morning. Loss is estimated at $8,000, and there was on­ ly $2,000 insurance coverage. George Michael, proprietor of the business, and his wife, were awakened from their sleep in the living quarters at­ tached in a wing to the two-storey frame store building, by a crackling sound. They Were able to make their way from the house, but found the fire burning fiercely through the store. ANNUAL COUNTY COUNCIL PICNIC The annual Huron County Council picnic, held at Grand Bend on Wed­ nesday last, was attended by 150 reeves, ex-reeves, ex-wardens, their wives and families, presided over by Warden Robert Turner. A grand time was held under perfect weather condi­ tions, although accommodation on the Wednesday half-holiday was much crowded and the annual speech mak­ ing feast in the (pavilion had to be canceled on account of the counter at­ tractions. Alexander “Sandy” Young, ex-reeve of Colborne Township, aged 87, won the prize for the oldest man present, Mrs. Owen Geiger, aged 85, wife of ex-Warden Geiger, of Hensall, was the women’s prize winner. Softball teams were chosen, captain­ ed by James Shearer, county agricul­ tural representative, and A. H. Ers­ kine, county treasurer. The score end­ ed in a tie, 12-12, Warden Turner, um­ pire, calling the game on account of darkness. There was keen competition in the married women’s events, Mrs. George Feagan, of Goderich, just nosing o-ut Mrs. E. A. Kennedy in the clothespin race, but Mrs. Kennedy turned the tables in the 60-yard sprint. There was a full program of child­ ren’s races, oodles of ice cream and a sumptuous supper served. Misses’ and Children's Summer Shoes, 59c, 89c to $1,49. Prices cut at Greer’s Shoe Sale. Special Services In the City Mission will be conduct­ ed by Rev. W. B. Moyer, Kitchener, on Thursday, 8 p.m. and Sunday 2-3 and 7 p.m. All welcome. Motoring to the West Mr. and Mrs. John Falconer left on Monday for a month’s trip to the West. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Wellwood, of Caledon. Cameron - Arkell Mr. and Mrs. Peter Arkell, Tees­ water, Ont., announce the marriage of their daughter, Grace Evelyn, Reg. N., to Mr. John Cameron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cameron, Stratford, Ont. Lions Club Erect Signs The local Lions Club have erected splendid appearing signs at each ent­ rance to the town. The name Wing­ ham is across the top with the Lions’ crest below. A Fine Picture , ■ ' " An all technicolor picture starring Shirley Temple in “The Little Prin­ cess” Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week at the Lyceum Theatre. The picture is considered one of Shirley’s best. Attend Hensall Tattd© Wingham Citizens’ Band are tak­ ing patt lit the Band Tattoo at Hen­ sall to-nigilt (Wednesday), Hensall Band will be here for our Tattoo on Friday night when six bands will take part. Injured at Clinton * * . Mr. Frank Hopper received arm and leg injuries last week at Clinton, when he fell off his motorcycle in at­ tempting 16 avert a collision with a car driven by Mr. George Cantelon, aged 80, of Clinton. Holding! Re-Union A number of ladies, Wighamites and ex-Winghamltes, each year hold a get-together. The re-union this year is taking place this week at the Mc- Kibbon cottage, Kincardine. Those oresent are: Mrs. J. W. McKibbon, Mrs. H. C. MacLean, Mrs. (Dr.) Geo. Ross, Miss Margaret .MacLean, Mrs. L. C. Young, Mrs. N. L. Fry, all of town, and Mrs. W. Fryfogle, of De­ troit; Mrs. A. Fleming, Chatham; Mrs. Robert King, Montreal; Mrs. M., Counter, Clinton. Gave Talk On Formosa The W> A. of St. Paul’s Church, held a summer meeting on the rec­ tory grounds last Thursday. The guest speaker was Mrs. J. D. (Rev.) Wilkie, of Teeswater, who gave a most interesting address touching the work of herself and her husband on the island of Formosa, particularly among the Chinese. Her talk was il­ lustrated, all through, by the use of curios, and articles used by the peo­ ple of the island. Rev, E. O. Gallagh­ er expressed to Mrs. Wilkie the ap­ preciation of the W, A. Afterwards tea was served. CULROSS LAD WAS SEVERELY INJURED Wilfred . Wadell, Culross, Sufferer! Punctured Lung When Car Turns Over — Two Others Injured When a car failed to make the turn on the Lucknow road on the outskirts of town, early Saturday morning, three youths were injured when the car turned over three times, coming to a stop in a field beside the road. The most severely injured was Wil­ fred Wadell, Culross Township, He was taken to Wingham General Hos­ pital and for some time it was feared, his injuries, including a punctured lung, might prove fatal. It is alleged he was the driver of the car. Albert Wadell, a younger brother of Wilfred’s, was also admitted to the hospital, suffering from minor injur­ ies but was taken home on Sunday. The third party was Joseph King, of Teeswater, who received treatment at the hospital but was discharged short­ ly after. Dr. W. A, McKibbon attend­ ed the injured and Provincial Con­ stable McCoy, of Goderich, investi­ gated the accident. Men’s Summer Footwear In all White Crepe Soled. Sport and Barge Shoes $1,49, $1.99 to $2.98 — Real Values at Greer’s. Veterans Advocate To Be Here Mr. P. R. Potter, Soldiers’ Advo­ cate, of Westminster Hospital, Lon­ don, will be at the Armouries, Wing­ ham, at 1.30, Thursday afternoon. Any veteran desirous of meeting him will take this opportunity to do so. OBITUARY Frank Henry A life-long resident of this com­ munity’ in the person of Mr. Frank Henry, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 19, at his home, Castle­ hill Farm, Con. 2, Kinloss. Mr. Henry, who was born April 30, 1855, had enjoyed a life of exception­ al health and vigor. He suffered a, heart ailment last March and had since been in failing health. Born in New York City, of High­ land Scotch parentage, he came with his parents to the Queen’s Bush aS a child and had resided continuously on the same farm. He was a member of the Board of Stewards of the United Church, Whitechurch, and a director of the Turnberry Agricultural Society to which he had given valuable services for many years. • He served for seventeen years as Councillor and Reeve of Kinloss and had occupied executive positions in the South Bruce Liberal Association. For fifty years previous to-1937 he was Sec.-Treasurer of S.S. No. 19, Kinloss, and was also Financial Sec­ retary of the Whitechurch Court of Canadian Order of Foresters since its inception in 1884. ~ | On New Year’s Eve, 1885, he was married to Jennie Simpson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Simpson, of Con, 2, Culross, and three years ago they celebrated their golden wedding with a gathering of family and friends, ’ j. Mrs. Henry survives him, also a family of three daughters, Mrs. Chas. Hinde (Elizabeth) formerly of Was­ eca, Su?k., HOW visiting at the par­ ental home; Miss Annie Hender­ son Henry, Reg. N., New York City; Mrs. Malcolm F. Green (Robina) of Kitchener; and a son, William John, also a grand-daughter, Mariotj R, Hinde) Reg. N., of the staff of Law-' rencc Hospital, Bronxville, N.Y. and sisters, Mrs. W. R. Simps6n( Cath­ arine), Hamiota, Man.; Mm. Wm. J, Foster (Mary) of Bayfield, Ont., and Mrs. A. L. Sutherland (Maggie), of Hamiota, Man. The elder son, Sgt. Alexander Bruce Henry, of the 160th Bruce Bat­ talion, was killed in action at Passch- endale in 1917. Miss Annie Henry al­ so served overseas for two years as a Nursing Sister. A very large number of neighbors and friends were present for the fun­ eral service at his home on Friday af­ ternoon, July 21st, which was con­ ducted by Rev. A. J. Barnard, of th© United Church, Whitechurch, assisted by Rev. J. Ure Stewart, of Moore­ field, a former pastor, Rev. John Pol­ lock, of Chalmers Church, White­ church and Rev. Graydon Cox, of Matheson. Interment was made in the South Kinloss Cemetery at Lucknow. The pall-beaters were Malcolm Ross, Robert Ross, Robert McClenaghan, Thos. G. Gaunt, Thos. H. Moore and Wm. J, Dawson.