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WINCI-IAM, IONTARIO) THURSDAY, MAY 1404., 1942 Subscriptions $2,00 Per Year
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HURON PRESBYTERIAL
ANNUAL MEETING
Reports Showed Progress Thronghout,
The Year
Gathering Told of Work Among
The Indiats .
The auditorium of Wesley Willis
•Church, Clinton, was filled to capacity
for the sixteenth annual meeting of
Enron presbyterial of the United
Church of Canada, on Tuesday, May
•5, The president, Mrs. R. G. Nay,
very capably conducted both the morn-
ing and afternoon sessions. "The Way
of Love" was the theme of the morn-
ing worship service led by Mrs, H.
Powe and Mrs. E. Toll, Mrs. J. G.
Chowan, Clinton, extended a cordial
welcome to all.
The roll of the various organizations
was called by their leaders. Keen
-missionary interest was shown by the
fifty-seven afternoon auxiliaries and
-two affiliated societies, reported by
Mrs. W. J. Thomson. The report sent
try Mrs. W. J. Greer and read by the
secretary, Miss Milne, showed one
:new Evening Auxiliary — that in
Wesley Willis Church. Miss Gert-
rude Worthy took care of the Mission
'Circle department. Miss Caroline
Wellwood pointed out that the C.G.I.
T. Groups had devoted a large pro-
-portion of their meetings to the study
-of Missions.
• (Continued on page-two)
TOXOID CLINIC
TUESDAY MAY 19
The third treatment of Toxoid will be
administered at a clinic which will be
held in the town hall from 1.30 to
p.m. on Tuesday next week, May 19.
Purchased Francis St. Property
Mr. Andy Anstette has purchased
-the A. M. Forbes residence on Francis.
Street.,
Assisted In Henfryn Service
Rev. E. 0. Gallagher, Rural Dean
of Huron, assisted at the service in St.
David's Church, Henfryn, on Sunday
afternoon, This being the closing
seryice of the rector, Rev. F. W. Dav-
ies, who leaves for Walkerville this
week.
Heads Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Wm. Kennedy was on Monday
-night named president of the Ladies
Auxiliary to the Wingha.m Legion.
Mrs. A. M. Forbes, the pr'esident, re-
signed as she will be leaving shortly
for London, The auxiliary voted
$25.00 for the Red CrOss Campaign
also $25.00 with which to buy goods
, to be made into clothing for bombed
victims.
To Keep Record Of Enlistments
At 'a meeting of the Wingham Leg-
ion on Monday evening it was decided
that the branch would keep a record
of the enlistments from Wingham,
Turnberry, East Wawanosh and Mor-
ris and possibly Culross. A. M. Forb-
os, who has been secretary and in-
vestigating officer of the Legion for
some time, resigned as he will shortly
leave for London, , The branch also
donated $25.00 to the Red Cross cam-
paign.,
SOFTBALL SCHEDULE
FOR TOWN LEAGUE
o League Gets Under Way At Once'
With Four Teams
The following is the schedule for the
Town Softball League in which four
-teams are entered, Lloyds, Foundry,
Clerks, Gurneys. The first game was
postponed 'Tuesday when rain pre-
vented the league starting. Games
will commence at 6.30 .p,m.
May 12—Lloyds vs Foundry.
May 15—Clerks vs Gurneys.
May 19—Foundry vs CRIks.
May 22—Gurneys vs Lloyds.
May 26—Gurneys vs Foundry.
May 29—Lloyds vs Clerks.
June 2—Foundry vs Lloyds.
June 5—Gurneys vs Clerks
June 12—Lloyds vs Gurneys. .
June 16—Foundry vs Gurneys.
June 19—Clerks vs Lloyds.
June 28—Lloyds vs Foundry.
June 26—Clerks vs Gurneys;
June 30—Gurneys vs Lloyds,
July 3—Foundry vs Clerks.
July 7-Gurneys Vs Foundry.
July 10—Lloyds vs Clerks,
July 14—Voundry vs Lloyds.
July 17. Gurneys vs Clerks.
July 21—Clerks vs Foundry.
July 24—Lloyds vs Gurneys.
July 28—Poundry -vs Gurneys,
July 81—Clerks vs Lloyds,
SUNDAY SERVICES
AT ST. PAUL'S
Ft.. Lt. Murray of Clinton Preacher]
At The gvening Service
Mother's Day at St. Faul'S was ob-
served with .appropriate hymns and
lessons. The rector gave a 'message
based on our Mothers, our Mother,-
hood and Mother Church, Gloria
Swanson and Lionel 'Gallagher sang
the Mother's Day duet during the
Offertory,
At the evening service, Flight-Lieut-
enant Murray of the R...A. P, Radio
School No. 01, preached the sermon
front the topic, "We are all members,
one of another." The lesson was read .
by Flight-Lieutenant Eberli, The
choir was composed of 30 men from
the radio school who contributed the
quartette, "Holy, Holy, Lord God Al-.
mighty," the Offertory anthem, "Guide
me, 0 Thou. Great Jehovah," and the
solo, "Praise My Soul,"
The church was decorated for the
occasion of Mother's Day and this
visit from the members of the school.
The rector conducted the service.
TWINS TO GRADUATE
FROM HOSPITAL
Rita M, King and Loretta R. King,
twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Mich-
ael of Culross, will on June 3rd, grad-
uate from Guelph St. Joseph's Hospit7
al. It is the first time that twins have
graduated from that institution. 'The
graduation exercises will be held in
War Memorial Hall at the Ontario.
Agricultural College, Guelph.
WILL YOU ENTERTAIN
ENgusht AIRMEN •
the Lions Club are sponsoring thd
entertainment of some of the newly
arrived English airmen from Port
Albert this week:end, In order that
all of them may be entertained here
it is necessary that others than nieni-.
bers of the club assist. Please leave
your name with or phone Hal Mac-
Lean or George E. Northwood. The
men will arrive by bus and transpor-
tation for their return will be made if
necessary.
Red Cross Notice
Will knitters who have had knitting
for six months or over kindly finish
same and. return it to the Red Cross
work rooms.
With CBL Toronto
Miss Margaret Homuth has accept-
ed a position on the office staff of
CBL Toronto, as secretary to Harry
J. Boyle, Farm News Commentator.
She took her secretarial course at
Wingham High School,
DONATIONS TO
THE RED CROSS
The Wingham Branch of the Can-
adian Red Cross Society wishes to
acknowledge the following donations
wl.ich were received during the month
of April, and to thank the donors for
their gifts:
Mrs. Hoffman, five pairs infants'
socks; Mrs. Hawthorne, one quilt;
Mrs. Godkin, Sr. and Mrs. Gordon
Godkin, two girls' 'dresses; Mrs. And-
rew Hardie, one quilt top and filling;
Miss Grace Greer, one quilt top; Miss
J. McGregor, one quilt top; Mrs.
James, two baby blankets; W. W.
Armstrong., one afghan; Mrs. T. Bow-
er, seven yards of nainsook; Mrs,
Lockeridge and Mrs. Hingston, one
quilt; Mrs. A. E. Lloyd, one shoulder
afghan; Mrs. August Homuth, one
quilt top; Mrs. Wm. Stokes, three prs.
bootees,
Group of workers on 9th of Turn-
berry, four quilts; S. S. No. 10, Junior
Red Cross, two scarves; Wingham
Branch of Women's Institute, four
quilts; Wingham High School, one
dozen diapers, two handkerchiefs;
Whitechurch Unit, thirteen quilts.
Cash Donations
Miss B. Connyn, Mexico City,,
$10.00; Miss M. McCallum, $1.00; L..
H, Bosnian, $3.00; Mrs. Win. Stokes,.
$1.00; United Church Choir, $19.00;
Receipts front Fox Fur, the gift of
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Laidlaw, $119,25;
Proceeds of tea, $20.50.
Legion Auxiliary Donation five
girls' dresses; 3 girls' sweaters; 1,
boy's sweater; 1 slip and pantie 'set;
8 girls' nightgowns; 18 diapers; 5 in-
fants' vests; :2 infants' sweaters; 1
bonnet; 2 pairs socks; 1 blanket; 1
set clothespins and safety 'pins; I
washcloth; 2 pairs boys' pants; 4 prs,
boys' pyjamas; 1 women's nightgown,
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PRESBYTERIAL OF
MAITLAND MEET
AT TEESWATER
The Guest Speo4ek Was. Miss Laura
K. Felton, Organization Secretary
Of Toronto
Mrs. Angus Mackay Recently Return-
ed From India Also Spoke ,
.The 25th annual meeting of the
Maitland Presyterial Society of the
W,M.S, of the Presbyterian Church
in Canada, was held in Knox Church,
'I'eeswater, on Tuesday, May 5th. •
The president, Mrs. R. Davidson, of
Dungannon,' presided and opened the
meeting with invocation and prayer.
Meditation on the .Theme "Faith" was
given by Miss Mary McLeod, of Luck-
now, who spoke of faith as an attitude
of the soul, and mentioned the sowing
of seed as an example of faith. Miss
Pearl Henderson read a passage from
Hebrews 11:1-26 and offered prayer.
Brought Greetings From Pre'sbytery
Greetings from Maitland Presbytery
were brought by Rev. Kenneth Mac-
Lean. He spoke of the deep feeling
of gratitude that the Presbytery held
for the W.11/1.S., knowing that the
Church was enriched by the Society
and wished it continued prosperity-,
happiness and success. In replying,
the president congratulated Mr. Mac-
Lean on the recent honour bestowed
on him, when he was chosen Moder-
ator of the Synod of Hamilton and
London of the Presbyterian Church in
Canada.
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A. M. FORBES HAS
NEW POSITION
Will Be Legion Adjustment Officer
For Western Ontario
Congratulation to A. M. (Scotty)
Forbes who has been appointed Can-
adian Legion Adjustment officer for
Western Ontario. His office will be
in the Wyatt Building, London, Ont.,
and Scotty will take over his duties on
June lit. Mrs. Forbes and daughters
Helen and Mary wilt, take up residence
in London after the termination of the
school term.
Scotty has been a resident of Wing-
ham for twenty-nine years. He served
overseas and since his return has been
very active in Legion work. He has
been investigator for the local Legion
for a long time and for the past five
years has also been secretary of the
branch.
Named Conference President
At a meeting of the Huron Presby-
tery Young People's Union of the
United Church in Canada held in God-
erich M6nday night, Clarence Mc-
Clenaghan of Whitechurch was named
Conference President. He brought
greetings from the London Conference
to the meeting.
FORMER WROXETER
MAN KILLED IN
'PLANE CRASH
Flight Sergeant M. H. Brothers,
whose death in the crash of a big Can-
adian bomber at Torbay, Newfound-
land, Wednesday, conducted a jewelry
store in Wroxeter for several years
and -Was well-known in this district.
He was born in Listowel and received
his public and high school education
there, He went to Wroxeter from
Brussels and after the start of the war
accepted a position in Toronto, where
he enlisted in the R.C,A.F. and trained
for some time in Halifax before being
sent to Newfoundland. His mother,
Mrs, Wesley Brothers is a resident of
Wroxeter, also his only daughter,
Thelma, aged 12. His wife, the form-
er Anna Fisher of Toronto, died a
number of years ago. A brother, Ser-
geant Lyle Brothers, is serving in the
Canadian army and another brother
Ivan lives in New York,
CELEBRATED THEIR
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs, lames S. Isard 50 years
Married
•••••••••••••
On Saturday afternoon and evening
a large number called to congratulate
Mr, and Mrs, James S. Isard, Victoria
Street, on being 50 years married. Mr.
and Mrs, Isard were married at Pais-
ley in 1892. It was a wonderful day
for this grand couple as‘ not only did
they receive their friends but all mem-
bers of the family were home for the
celebration. They are members of the
United Church and among the gifts
they received were two baskets of
flowers one from church friends and
the other from the Woman's Associa-
tion, They were also the receipients
of flowers from their neighbors and
many other gifts including an electric
refrigerator from the family, . On Sun-
day a family dinner was held at the
Brunswick hotel,
Mr. Isard was born at Bromley,
Kent, England in 1864, coming to Can-
ada when he was four years old. After
living in Hamilton and Kincardine he
was in the dairy business at Paisley
for 25 years coming to Wingham in
1907 and since that time has been with.
H. E. IsaIrd and Company, Mrs. Isard
is in her '72nd year. She was born at
Huntington, Que., and when 9 years
old went to Elderslie Township, near
Paisley.
All of their eight children were pres-
ent to celebrate the happy occasion:
Mrs. 3. E. (Viola) Currie, Islington;
Bert, of Wingham; Mrs. N. B. (Mab-
el) Murray, Toronto; Mrs. H. G.
(Clara) Armstrong, Toronto; Charles,
of London; Mrs. C. E. (Norma) Stew-
ard, Toronto; Frederick, of London
and Mrs. William (Myrtle) Coleman,
Toronto. These with husbands and
wives and the eight grandchildren
made a family party of twenty-three,
Enlisted In Postal Corps .'"
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stewart (nee
Agnes Swanson) of Lucknow, left on
Monday for Ottawa where Fred and
his brother will report for duty in the
Postal Corps.
Freighter Sunk In St. Lawrence
First enemy naval action in Canad-
ian inland waters was announced Tues-
day by Navy Minister Macdonald, who
reported the sinking of a freighter in
the St. Lawrence River. 44 Survivors
were landed,
Received His Wings Saturday
Congratulations that John L. Camp-
bell, son of Mr. W. 3, Campbell of
Turnberry, who on Saturday graduat-
ed as an observer at the Royal Can-
adian Air Force No. 7 Bombing and
Gunnery School at Paulson, Manitoba.
Recruiting Officer Had Busy Day
Flying Officer 3. W. Peers of the
R.C.A.F. Recruiting Depot of London
had quite a busy day here on Wed-
nesday last week when he interviewed
a number of applicants who expect to
serve in the air crew in the near future.
He also interviewed some women ap-
plicants who are considering taking up
one of the airforce trades.
Warning To Those Fishing
Members of the local Fish and
Game Club have heard rumours that
some boys have been catching bass in
the pond. There is a very heavy fine
so such actions as the open season
does not come into effect until July
1st. The club hopes that this warning
will be heeded so that it will not be
necessary to prosecute:
Frost Follows Summer Weather
The early spring with its summer-
like weather had the season much
ahead of last year but for a few nights
gardeners and those with fruit trees
had a real scare when quite heavy
frosts were experienced, Those who
did not get there early beans, etc,
covered had them ruined and leaves
on grape vines and of some flowers
were curled up by the frost. It is
said in some localities that the clover
was touched.
THE RED CROSS
ASKS YOUR HELP
Objective For Canada $9,006,000 Ob-
jective For Winglaam $4500
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Up To Tuesday Night $1050 Was
Subscribed Here
On Monday across Canada tile army
of Red Cross canvassers started on
their rounds to raise $9,000,000 -for
missions of mercy. Here the town has
been organized so that the canvass
should be completed by the erld'of this.
week; Wiitgham's objective is $4500
—Let us beat that.
In the last two campaigns every
resident of the town was seen by the
canvassers so that all would be given
an opportunity to give to this most
worthy cause. This year the same
will be the case, If no one has called
as yet, they will. So be prepared to
give generously.
The objective in previous campaigns
here was $4,000 and on the two pre-
vious drives the citizens responded
most nobly and this amount was over
subscribed 'by over $800 the first time
and by nearly $700 the second, This
means if we are to meet our objective
this time no one can give less than
they did the last campaign. If it is
at all possible increase your donation
as it is urgent that Canada come
through with an over subscription to
the objective set.
Since the outbreak of the war the
Canadian people have given Red Cross
Societies more than $16,000,000 to
carry on their work. With this
money the society has equipped and
presented to the Canadian medical
service a 600-bed hospital in Britain
as well as providing 36 mobile kitch-
ens, 232 ambulances, literally tons of
comforts including food parcels and
relief clothing for members of thY
armed fcrCegi prisoners of war, Brit-
ish air-raid victims and disaster relief
emergencies.
Blood clinics throughout the country
now are receiving nearly 3,000 don-
ations a day to be 'used in saving the
lives of Canadian troops on active ser-
vice and victims of air raids in Britain.
The organization expects to double
its output of prisoner-of-war parcels.
in the coming year.
Nearly 9,000,000 articles of comforts
and supplies were sent to Britain alone
since the outbreak of war, including
5,000,000 surgical dressings, 3,000,000
articles of relief clothing, 77,000 cases
of honey, jam, butter, cigarettes and
canned goods and a variety of essential
supplies for' the organization's ambu-
lance service.
In Canada the Red Cross is pack-
ing 40,000 food parcels every week for
Canadian and British prisoners of war
and funds are at hand to feed Canad-
ian prisoners of war in the Far East.
Toronto Rector To Preach
St, Paul's Monthly Men's Service
will be held next Sunday night. The
preacher for the occasion will be Rev.
C. John Frank, M.A., rector of Holy
Trinity Church, Toronto. The men's
choir will be in attendance.
Clinton A.Y.P.A. Won
Dramatic Contest
Rev. E. O. Gallagher was one of the
judges at the Huron Deanery A.Y.P.A.
Dramatic Contest last week. The
Clinton A.Y,P.A. was awarded the
Trophy for producing the best one-act
comedy. During the evening, Miss
Jean TO" and Rev. B. a Gallagher,
contributed instrumental and vocal
solos respectively,
Final Marathon Bridge And Euchre
The final party for the season of the
Marathon Bridge and Euchre Club,
sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary to
Wingham General Hospital, will be
held in the Armouries on Friday, May
15th, Play to begin at 8.15 o'clock,
It is hoped all members will be pres-
ent for this event when prizes will be
awarded for the top scores in the ser-
ies just finished. Silver collection at
the door,
Gathered In Memory Of Mother
In loving memory of a dear mother
who has been sadly missed, the family
of the- late Mrs. Wm, Aitchison met
at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Harvey
Aitchison, Shuter Street, on Mother's
Day. Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Aitchison, Sarnia; Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Mulch and Hope of Gode-
rich; Mr. and Mrs, Lorne Aitchison,
Douglas and Joan of Durham; Mr,
Henry Aitchison, Sarnia; Mr, and Mrs.
Toni Aitchison and Dorothy of Kitch-
ener; Mrs, George Dawson, Auburn;
LA,C. Jim Lindsay, V,R, of Scotland,
at Port Albert; Mr, and Mm Charlie
Matchford and Gwen of "Wingham.
DR. CONNELL, „SPOKE
TO LIONS CLUB
Splendid Address On Blood
Transfusion
A regular meeting of Wingham
Liana Club was held at the Queen's
Coffee Shop last Friday evening,
Guests were Mr. H. Green and Mr,
Ed. Gibson, The address of the eVen-
ing was given by Lion Dr. Connell on
"Blood Transfusion," He traced this
comparatively recent discovery and
told of the difficulties to be overcome
during the years until now Blood
banks were established at various
centres for emergencies. He traced
the process of preparing the dried
plasma for use in the war and stressed
its importance for use in treating large
numbers of patients. The address
was of great interest and Lions Presi-
dent Hal MacLean thanked Lion Con-
nell on behalf of the Club. Lion Con-
nell suggested that each Lion attend-
ing the International Convention at
Toronto in July present himself at the
clinic and donate a pint of blood.
Lion Jack :Hanna, Convener of the
Gonventiim Committee reported pro-
gress on arranging for a delegation to
attend. Lions Bill Hamilton and Alva
Walker also spoke in this connection.
The President stressed the import-
ance of the Lions getting behind the
coming Red Cross drive. It was
agreed that the Club make a donation
of $100 toward the drive. The. matter
of staging a frolic some night during
the drive was brought up and referred
to the Frolic Committee.
Singing was featured by a quartette,
several duets and Club sing-songs led
by Lion Geo. Northwood with Lion
Harold Pym at the piano.
Lion ;Northwood reported that about
twenty airmen from. Port Albert would
be in town next Friday evening and
his committee had places for 17 al-
ready to spend the week-end.
The President announced, that Lion
Otto Gallagher was having a special
R.A.F. service on Sunday evening in
his Church and asked the Lions to
turn out. The meeting was closed
with the Lions Roar and the closing
song.
BRIDGE CLUB
Play-off Will Be Held Next Week
It was decided by the executive of
the Bridge Club last week that the
play-off will be held on Monday, May
18 and Thursday, May 21 with the
final game of the season on Thursday,
May 28. Three tables of ladies and
three tables 'of men will take part in
-the play-offs.
Six tables were present for the
weekly game last Thursday. A How-
ell movement was played with the
following results: 1st., F. E. Madill
and Gordon Mackay; 2nd., Mrs. A. R.
Du\ral and George Williams; 3rd., J.
H. Crawford and D. Robb; 4th., Mrs.
'George Ross and Miss C. Isbister;
5th., Mrs. D. B. Porter and Mrs. Art
Wilson; 6th., Miss N. Dinsley and
Jack Mason.
Enlisted In R.C.A.F.
John W. Pattison has enlisted as a
radio mechanic with the R.C.A.F. and
will report for duty May 29th.
Joins Ordnance Corps
Lieut. A. D. MacWilliam of the
Ordnance Corps reports to London on
Thursday. He will attend courses at
Brockville and Kingston prior to be-
ing posted for duty.
Accepted Niagara Falls Position
Miss Doris Armitage, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs, C. B. 'Armitage, who
has just completed her course at Tor-
onto University, is spending this week
at her home prior to going to Niagara
Falls on Monday to assume a position
with the Welland Chemical' Company.
She will be in the research and analy-
tical' department. We extend congrat-
ulations on behalf of her friends here.
Wingham in Stratford Territory
The Stratford sub-regional office of
the Wartime Prices and Trade Board
was officially opened on Tuesday, May
12, and will be located on the second
floor of the Herald Building, 19 Mark-
et Place, Stratford, The territory as,
signed to the Stratford office includes
all of Perth county and also a portion
of Huron county, The -office will ser-
vice Croiriatty, Dublin, Listowel, Miles
verton, Monkton, St. Marys,
Shakespeare, Illyth, Brussels, Clifford,
Clinton, Dungannon, Goderich, Mitch-
Olio ?ern Elgin, Seaforth, Wingham
and Wroxeier as well as the city of
Stratford.
CHILDREN TOOK
PART IN SERVICE
Four Children Baptized at St,
Andrew's Church
The service Sunday morning in St,
Andrew's Preibyterian Church was a
yery interesting and impressive one.
The service was conducted by Mr. R,
H. Lloyd, superintendent of the Sun-
day School assisted by Mr, W, E.
Hammond the assistant superinten-
dent, A nui-hber of the sunday school
pupils took part in the service and the
service of praise was led 'by a choir
composed of ladies,
The address was given by Rev. Ken-
neth MacLean, the subject being, "Of
Such is the Kingdom of Heaven," Mr.
MacLean also baptized four infants:
James Gibson,-,.:on of Mr. and Mrs.,
Gibson Rintoul; Dorothy Patricia,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Deans;
William Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Gurney and Jane Catherine,
daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred
McKague.
The scripture reading was taken by
pupils of the Sunday School. Jimmie
Currie read the first lesson, Deuteron-
omy 6:4-7; 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The
second lesson, Luke 2:42-52; Mark
10:13-16 was read, by, Jean Adair,
Misses Lois Bateson and Elizabeth
Hare sang a duet and the choir sang
"Mother and Home," Certificates
were presented to four, members of the
Beginners Class and two from the
Primary Class proficiency in learning
verses.
Another Enlistment
John H. McKay has enlisted in the
Active Forces and is at present taking
basic training at London. .
Men You Can Get
Work boots or fine -shoes that are
good quality and comfortable at most
reasonable prices at the Willis Shoe
Store.
FORMER MERCHANT
BURIED FRIDAY
J. H. Christie Who Was Prominent
...In_; Business And Musical Circles
Here For 32 Years Passed On
Last Week
Following an illness of four years
one of Wingh,am's highly respected
citizens and former businessman,' John
Henry Christie, passed on at the home
of his son-in-law, W. B. McCool,
Centre Street, Wednesday morning,
May 6th, in his 72nd year. Four
years ago Mr. Christie underwent a
serious operation in St. Michael's
Hospital, Toronto, at which time he
retired from business. Throughout
his life Mr. Christie had music as a
hobby and for a number of years he
conducted the Wingham Choral So-
ciety. He also served as organist and
choirmaster in the Baptist and Angli-
can Churches and for nineteen years
prior to his retirment was choirmaster
in the United Church of which he
was a member. From 1906 until 1938
he conducted a grocery business here.
He was born at Paisley, Scotland,
and was educated there and in Lon-
don, England. At Paisley in June
1897 he was married to Annie Mc-
Combe Graham and in 1903 they with
their then two children came to Can-
ada residing at Woodstock for three
years before coming to Wingham. He
leaves to mourn his passing his widow;
two daughters and one sort, Mrs, A.
E. C. (Nettie) Pentland, Martinsville,
Illinois; Mrs. W. B. (Jean) McCool,
Wingham and j, Morris Christie, Tor-
onto. Surviving also is a sister Mima,
of Paisley, Scotland,
The funeral service was held at the
residence of his son-in-law, W, B. Mc-
Cool, on Friday afternoon and was
conducted by Rev. W. A. Beecroft.
Burial took place in Wingham Cem-
etery. The pallbearers were, F. R.
Howson, Archie Peebles, R, H. Lloyd,
Jack McMichael, C. B. Armitage, W.
W. Armstrong,