HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1942-12-24, Page 1THIS. CHRISTMAS
A thousand miles of hill an4 plain,
A. thousand Mere of tossing foam,
This Christmas separate my buy
From all his loved ones here at home,
Oh, Mother of some English lad—
My trend lo fp11t my eyes are dim—
This Yuletide may your spirit seek
To share your Christmas eheor with him I
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H
URONN COUNTY'S LEADINGNEWSPAPER
And for the sake ofIone Christ--,
His bets a manger when He came--
I'll open wide my doors to serve
The soldiers fighting In His name.
And from the good land over there,
And from our own, to God above
On Christmas morning thele shall float
A joyous carolling 9f • love,
E, MocivIATI.
WIT'OLI8 STORIES, VOL. 64, No, 51.
"Merry Christmas"
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Northside United Church
Rev. H. V. Workman, Minister.
11 `a.m.—"Christ and Human Welfare."
2.80 p.m.—Sunday School:-
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chool:-7 p.m.—"The End of the Year," •
Come and enjoy these services,•
Egmondville United Church
Rev. A. W. Gardiner, B.A.,B.D.
10 a.m., Sunday School.
11:- a.m., "The. Responsibilities of This
Year.
7 p.m "The Hope of the Coming Year."
St. Thomas, Church
Rector: Rev. Dr, Hurford.
Christmas Day:
8,30 a.m, Holy Communion.
11 a.m. A Christmas Service
Holy Communion.
Sunday: 11 a.m. "A .Christmas Le-
gend" 7 p.m. "Emmanuel—God with
us." Sunday School at 10 arm.
St. Mary's Church, Dublin
2.25 p.m. Sunday School.
3 p.m. "A Christmas Legend."
and.
First. Presbyterian Church
Rev. Hugh Jack, Minister,
Sabbath School 10 a.m.
Morning service,. 11 a.nl. Subject,
"Glorifying God."
Evening service, 7 p.m. Subject,
The End of a Year."
ST. - THOMAS' - S.S. CONCERT
The annual Sunday .School' festival. was
held in the parish hall. of St. Thomas'
Church on Teesday evening. when Zt supper
was served followed by games. A program
was given consisting of a chorus, Hark' the
Herald 'Angels Sing; recitation, Marie Handy;
recitation, Celia Fraser; carol, Beulah Brad-
burn, Barbara Fraser, Margaret Grummett;
enol, We Three Kings," Kathleen ,Holmes,'
Jean Agar, Louise Case, Mary 'Boswell ;
piano solo, Miss Edge; solo, "White Xmas,"
Donna Agar; recitation, Wilba Pretty; duet,:
Mary Boswell and Jean Fraser; piano solo,
Miss J. Edge; enrol„ choir and Bible Class;
solo, "When the Lights Go On Again," Ka-
thleen Holmes.
Santa Claus handed every child a .present
from the Christmas tree and a bag of
candies and an orange. Kind friends contrib.
uted the oranges, the chocolate milk and also
money for expenses. Everyone had a happy
evening.
RECORD DECEMBER COLD
Seaforth thermometers were almost.
unanimous on Sunday morning in
registering a record cold spell for
December of bet}veen twenty and
twenty-five degrees below zero. It
was a sudden and unexpected " drbp,
catching many cars and water pipes
unprepared. The weather had been
moderately cold for several days,
with heavy snowfall, and on Satur-
day evening the temperature began-
to
eganto drop, the low: point being reached
'around nine o'clock Sunday morning.
Monday and Tuesday were comparat-
ively mild.
MP
r. Thorpe Rivers, who is mailag-
•ung the 'rink this winter, has a good
sheet of ice, and there has been some
skating.' The flax, which was stored
in the rink building, has been taken
out.
SALVAGE BULLETIN
At this Christmas season, Your Salvage
Committee wishos to extend to all their best
Christmas washed, and their thanks for the
co-operation of those throughout Soaforth and
district who have helped in the busy Salvage
undertakings of this year, Your assistance
has resulted in over $8,900 being donated to
nearly wap ollnrities and to boxes and cigar-
ettes to bring pleasure to our boys overseas.
It Is the hope of the committee that, with
your .continued cooperation, even greater
'results may be obtained In the coming year
of 1943.
SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1942
Father Benninger
Sings First Mass
Newly Ordained Priest Con-
ducted Service on Sunday
Morning at Dublin
Rev. Donald 13, Benninger, C.S.B., who
was ordained to the priesthood at St. Basil's
Church, Toronto, by Archbishop- J, C. Mc-
Guigan on Saturday, celebratedhis' first
Solemn High Mass at St. Patrlok's Church,
Dublin, 'on Sunday. He was assisted by his
cousin, Rev, Norbert Ruth, O.S.B., Toronto,
as deacon'
Rev, Harry F. Feeney, 0.r.., St.
Jerome's Collage, Kitchener,as sub -deacon,
Rev. Dr,- fi'foelkes, parish priest, as arch-
priest Leo Pcrusse, 5t.. Augustine's Semin-
ary, Toronto, 00 master of ceremonies, and
Elhvyn Morris, 5t. Peter's Seminary, London,
as thurifer,
Other clergy and theological .students peau.
Dying seats inthe, sanctuary were:. Rev, J.
Burke C.S.B., Superior of St. Basil's Semin-
ary, Toronto; Arthur Looby, 0.S.B., and
Vincent Eckert, C.S.B., St. Michael's Coll-
ege, Toronto; Joseph Evans, St, roter'a Sem-
inary, London, The ushers were Pat McCon-
nell and James Krauskopf. The choir was
under thedirection of Mother Gabriel, Miss
Stella O'Neil, Chatham, presided at the or-
gan,
The guest. speaker, Rev. J, Burke, C.S.B.,
ohoee for his text: "It is not you who here
chosen Me, but I Who have chosen you." He
reviewed the life and .educationof the newly
ordained priest and praised the firm faith
and good example of his parents, An interest-
ing episode in the life of Father Benninger
is that he suffered from an attack of infan-
tile paralysis at an early age and Was cured
later at the shrine of the Canadian :Martyrs,
Midland, Ont. He received his primary and
secondary- education at Dublin separate and
continuation schools, studied philosophy and
won hisdegree of Bachelor of Arts at St.
Michael's College, Toronto, andentered the
Novitiate of. St. Basil and completed his
theology at. St, Basil's Seminary.
Pollowhng the solemn mass, the young
priest conferred his blessing on all those
Present at tine railing.
Dinner was served at the Royal Hotel,
Mitchell, to approximately 50 guests. who in-
cluded in addition to the officiating clergy in
the sanctuary, members of the famils': Mrs.
Katherine Benninger, Mo. and Mrs. Hugh
Benninger, Rev, E. P. Weber, Kinkora; Rev.
Jerome Ruth, Kitchener, and Rev. John Me -
Ivor, China Missions, Toronto,
A reception was held at the home of Mrs.
Katherine Benninger during the afternoonand
evening when a group of friends °flored con-
gratulations and Father Benninger received
many beautiful gifts, rituals, surplice, sick-
callset. stoles. altar linens, hand paintings,
as well ae money.
In the evening solemn benediction was held
at St, Patrick's Church with Rev. Donald
Benninger as celebrant, assisted by Rev. Dr,
Ffoulkes and Rev. Hairy F. Feeney. Follow-
ing
ollowi ng benediction the officers of the Altar Soc-
iety and Young Ladies' Sodality each read an
address of felicitation and presented him
with gifts.
BELL -HAMILTON
On December 10th, in Hart House Chapel,
Toronto, the marriage' tookplace of Helen.
Jane Hamilton, Toronto, daughter of the late
Dr. B. H. Hamilton and Mrs. Hami'Itoo,
Sault' Ste Marie, to Pilot Officer VanEgmond
Robert Bell. son of Mr. and Mrs, W. Earle
Bell; Seaforth. Reverend James G. Gorwill.
officiated. The bride, who - .was given in mar-
riage by Dr. J. A. Gorwill, Seafoth, wore an
effective ensemble of Alaska bine crepe gown
with matching hat and veil and ..carried
Sweetheart roses. Mrs. J. A. Gortvill, cousin
of the bride, was matron of honour and wore
a. gown of winter: white crepe, feather hat.
and brown accessories, with a corsage of.
Talisman. roses, Sergeant Pilot David Leese
of Auckland, New Zealand, was groomsman.
A reception was held at the Park Plaza
Hotel, following which the bride and groom
left for Montreal.
MRS. WILLIAM REID
The death occurred on Thursday last In
Scott Memorial Hospital, of Ml's. William
Reid after an Illness pf five weeks. Form-
erly Charlotte Ann Powell, she was the
daughter of the late Robert S. Powell and
Itatherine Wallace. Mrs. Reid was born in
London, Ontario, on August IOth, 1870, and
later removed to Seafoth where she was
married in 1804 to William' Reid. She wee a
member of First Presbyterian Church. Sur-
viving, besides' her husband are three sons,
Janes, Goderich; Robert, Hamilton, and Al-
lan, Seaforth ; one daughter. Mrs. Nelson
Shelkey, Toronto; two brothers, John. of
McKillop and Arthur, Egmondville, and one
sister. Mrs. V. A. Reid, Toronto. There are
four grandchildren. The funeral took place
Saturday afternoon from her late residence,
tvith Rev. Hugh ,Tack of First Presbyterian
Churoh conducting the service. Interment was
made in' Maitlandbank cemetery. The pall-
bearers were the three sons, James Reid;
Godeti'ch; Robert Reid, Hamilton, and Allan
Reid;. Seaforth ; Nelson Shelkey, Toronto, and
two nephews, Baden Powell, Seaforth, and
Jack Edmunds, Mitchell.
CAROL .SERVICE
The eveningservice at St. Thomas' Church
on Sunday was in the form of a carol sen
vice, when many of the Christmas carols
were sung. Solo parts were taken by Miss
Josephine Edge, Jean Agar, Louise Case,
Mary Boswell and dank. Case.
MISS ELIZABETH THOMPSON
The death ,of Miss Elizabeth.
Thompson,a highly respected resid-
ent of. Seaforth for many years, oc-
curred on Tuesday afternoon, Dec.
22nd, in her 83rd year. Miss Thomp-
son, who had made her home for a
number of " years with her sister,
Mrs. T. G. Scott, John street, had
been in her usual, good health until
taking ill on Monday morning. Born
in Mckiliop, she was a daughter of
tate late Mr. and Mrs. John Thomp-
son, of the 3rd concession. She is
survived by three brothers and two
sisters of a family of eleven: L. 13.
Thompson and Mrs. F. M. Smythe of
Vanconve,'; Henry Thompson of Red
Deer, Alta.; William Thompson of
Tucke•smith,, . and MI's, T. 0'. Scott,
Seaforth.
A private funeral will be heifl from
the :residence of Mrs. T. 'f,}. Scott,
John street, on Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock to the Maitland Bank
cemetery, the pallbearers being Will
Thompson, Arthur Thompson, Alex
Chesney, E11 3307ce,Walter Scott and
Jack Scott,
BUSY WEEK AT
LOCAL POST OFFICE
This is a -busy week for Santa Clans but
the lolly old gentleman hasnothing on the
hard-working stall' in the postoffice,
20,000 Christmas cards have come through
the Seaforth post office this week, ere0ting tt
new high- in holiday greetings here,. Post-
master C. •P..Sills .. stated on Wednesday,
Each piece, must be handled three times, and
the stair has put in long hours.
Monday was the heaviest dny,. when the
wickets had to be closed .for a time in order
to cope with the afternoon mall.
To Promote Sale
of W. S. Certificates
Will Endeavor to Stimulate
Interest in War Savings for
Everyone
Mr. A. J, McMurray, Chairman of the
Huron .County National War Finance Com-
mittee, am:ounces that Mr, R. K. Wurtele of
Goderich, has accepted the chairmanship for
the county of the War Savings Committee,
This committee will promote the sale or
stamps through schools, merchants, clubs,
and the -Miss Canada girls. Mr.. McMurray
points out that there is no commission or re-
muneration to anyen0 on the sale of war
savings stamps and appeals for the support
of merchants and businessmen in promoting
a continuous sales campaign.
The following gentlemen are responsible
for their respbctive districts:
0, E, Ritchie, Wingham; K. J. Huston,
Gorrie; H. W. Wylie, Wroxeter; Robt. Bow-
man, Brussels ; J. R. Elliott, Blyth ; 3. A.
Stewart, Seaforth; A. Knight, Clinton; R. H.
Middleton, Hensall ; W. A. Siebert, Zurich ;
F. A. May,. Exeter; H, K. Either, Crediton,
Sales of War Savings certificates for the
month of October in Huron county amounted
to 914,844.00 as compared with $16,052.00 for
the month of September and $16,776.00 for
August..
Many employers and citizens of the county
have indicated that they will be giving war
savings certificates for Christmas presents.
and it is hoped there will be a substantial
increase in sales for the month of December.
Sales of war savings certificates throughout
the various postal districts in the county are.
as follows:
Blyth 9384, Brussels 0368, Ethel $68, Blue -
vale $89, Walton 3156, Clinton .91882, Bay-
field $72. Loindesbaro 368, Varna $45, Exeter
.$1544, Dashwood 5224, Grand Bend. 988,
Kirkton 980, Crediton 9212, Goderich 82250.
Dungannon $44, Port Albert 936, Auburn and
Klntnil-$160, Hensall $1044, Kippen $180.
Seaforth 91428, Bruceflold $220, Egmontiville
$20. Wingham 91788, Belgrave $68. Ford -
with 9108, Gerrie $68. Wroxeter 9296, Bel.
moreand Glennanon 912, Zurich $060..
Red Cross Notes
Christmas greetings from -the President of
the Division "to every fellow worker" are
beautifully expressed in Mrs, Wallace Camp-
bell's poem message:
Thine own -wish, wish I for .thee in every
place,
The Christmas joy, the song, the feast, the
ehcer,
Thine be the light of love in every face
That looks on thee to bless thy •corning year.
Word has been received that the Red_ Cross
Society' is able to handle good clean used
clothing for men, women and- children, as
well as woollen underwear. This clothing is
prepared for the survivors of torpedoed boats.
Maury have been waiting for an appeal of
tilts kind so please respond at your earliest
con yen ieme.
The work room will be open Tuesday after-
noon. Dee. 20th.
The. Society wishes to express thanks to
those who made the second Blood Donors
Clinic a success and also to announce that
there will not be another clinic until .spring.
This is owing to the uncertainty of the roads
and not due to any lack of volunteers.
CHRISTMAS AT ST. JAMES'
High Miss will be celebrated at St. James'
Church et midnight on Christmas eve by the
pastor, Rev. Father Hussey. Preceding the
Mass the Christmas carols will be sung and
there will he appropriate music by the choir.
On Christmas morning therewill be Masses
at 8,30, 0,00 and 0.80. •
P O H. G. Anderson
Now Presumed Dead
Henson District Boy Was In
Attack on German War
Ships
Official wad has been received that Pilot
Officer Henry Gordon Anderson was presum-
ed to have -lost his life on Feb, 12, .1042,
P.O. Anderson was attached to the Bristol
All -Canadian Command led by Se. Leader
,Morse" Fulton of Kamloops, 8,0., andwas
one of the pilots of Wellington Bombers who
tried to intercept the Scharnhorst. Gneisnau
and Prince Eugene in' their flight from". Brest.
1t was en exceptionally bad day for flying,
much rain and sleet and three ':layers of
cloud banks, In order to bomb the heavily
defended ships, the bombers had to go in at
a ceiling of 800 feet. The last- report from
his plane was that one ship -was sighted and
they were going in—nothing followed. Des-
pite many rumours, no -report has come to
light of this plane or its crew. The co-pilot
was P.O." Fernand Vilette of Shawnigan
Palls, Quebec. The other crew members were
from St. Thomas, Leamington, Hamilton and
Whitby.
P.O, Anderson was a graduate of Exeter
High School and Western University, For six
Years prior to enlistment in November, 1940,
he was employed as a mining engineer with
the -Kerr-Addison Gold. Mines of Kirkland
Lake, He received his R,C.A.P. training at
Trenton. Crumlin and -Camp Borden, graduat-
ing on Jnly 29, 1041, with high standing and
his commission.
He had many interests, ability and much
talent. His capacity for friendship was wide
spread as shown by the many letters receiv
ed by his family from officers- and pals in
Canada and overseas.
He is survived by his father, Mr, Jas..
Anderson and brother, James I4., of Usborne
township, and two sisters, Mrs.. Theron
Crecy, of Y{irkton and Mrs.Glenn MacLean
of Moen'
Plane Uses Skiis
For Take -Off
Heavy Bomber Gets Into Air
From Snow -Covered 'Field.
on Monday
An ,Anson two -motored plane which
made a forced landing in 'a field at
Scott's Poultry Farm on Wednesday
evening last, took off safely on Mon-
day afternoon after the landing
wheels had been removed and skiis
put on the machine. Three mechanics
from the airport made the change,
and also repaired the two propeller's
which were bent, and the nose of the
plane which was slightly damaged in
making' the landing last Wednesday.
The plane, flying from Brantford to
London, piloted by an experienced
pilot, Jimmie Fowler, well known
hockey player, became lost in a snow 1
storm. Seaforth was the first town
they saw, and after circling the C.
N 1R. station in a vain attempt to
read the town's name, they landed in
thefield at the edge of the town.
Three fences had to be removed to
give the plane robe for a run during
the take-ol'f 'on Monday, when Mr,
Leavens, of Crumlin Airport, piloted
the heavy bomber training plane
safely into the air. A constant guard
was kept during its stay, a small tent
being set up beside the plane.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
AT S.S. NO. 2, MGKILLOP
On December 18th the pupils and young
People %f S.S. No, 2,McKillop, presented a
very enjoyable enterainment, The program
opened with the. school yell, Then the pupils
presented a series of patriotic songs, Mr.
Jos. I•Iugili, the very proficient chairman,
gave words of welcome to those who had
braved the weather to attend the concert. A
melodrama was given with Delphine Bisback
as the narrator. A thirty minute plan en-
titled "War Effort" was given by the pupils
with the following oast taking part: Mother,
Mavis McClure; -Father, Walter McClure;
Junior, Leverne Hugill ; Brother Jim, who is
in the army, Arnold 'Storey ; Mary, Dorothy
Dodds; Nora, the. Irish Maid, Doreen Carter;
Red Cross collector, Gwendolyn :Hugill.
When Junior began his Red Cross collecting
half of mother's kitchen utensils disappear,
also father's equipment.
Donald Dodds, Clayton Hogg and Ivan
Carter presented "On Christmas Eve," Mavis
Storey was the narrator while the three boys
in pyjamas gave the actions. Mr. J. H.
Storey gave two selections on his violin with
Mrs. Storey accompanying. Donald. Dodds
gave a recitation called "My Letter," Dor-
othy Dodds had a recitation when Mavis
Storey as grandmother and Ivan Carter, Don-
ald Dodds and Clayton Hogg as children,
made up the background:
A. short play, "The Cure for the Rheum-
atiz" was given by Harold Storey called
Uncle Zeke and Lloyd Storey as "Neighbor
•Smith." ClaytonHogg gave a recitation.
My Woolly Underwvear. "The Parade of
Ida Eastern Band," - was 1t eery interesting
number. Several tunes were given with solos
by Mavis Storey and Dorothy Dodds. Santa's
Whiskers" was a recitationgiven by Ivan
Cortex.
A play, Advice to the"Lovelorn, was given
with the.following taking part: Jackson P.
Jones, Walter McClure; Johnny White, his
office boy, Leverne Huglil; Miss Meow, n
maiden lady, Doreen Carter; Geltie Veen, a
high school girl, Mavis Storey; Mr. and Mrs.
Turtledove, Mavis .McClure, Dorothy Dodds ;
Jake Hayseed, Arnold Storey; Mrs. Gotrox,
Gwendolyn Hugin,
Mavis Storey had a recitation "Poor Santa
Claus." Dorothy Dodds, Mavis Storey, Ivan
Carter and Donald Dodds sang There's A
Jolly. Old Fellow," "Sales Resistance," a piny
was given with Arnold Storey as salesman,
Mavis Storey as Little GIrI ; Mavis McClure
"so
as Gld.snnny," This high pressure salesman wss
A dance, Old Susanna. was given, at the
close of the dome the four couples sang
"Jingle Bells.". Harold Agar played his guitar
and a dance and song sons presented by Dor-
een Carter, Dorothy Dodds, Gwendolyn Hugill
and Mauls Storey,
A series of illustrated Christmas carols was
given. Carol singers sang 'Silent Night,"
",Toy to the 'World," and. "Christmas Song."
"Good King Wenceslas" was sung with Ar.
nold Storey and Mavis Storey singing solo
parts. Harold Agar and Bob McMillan gave
guitar selections. Dorothy Dodds, Doreen
Cater and Gwendolyn Hugill gave a panto-
mime while Mr, Douglas Gill, music super-
visor, sang "0 Little Town of Bethlehem."
The March of the Pilgrims was given when
Arnold.'Storey was Shrine Keeper. Dorothy
Dodds as Mary sang "All Thru' the. Night."
Ali sang God Rest. You Merry Gentlemen"
when Mavis McClure sang the solo part.
A forty-five minute play entitled "Ghostly
Evening," was given. Grace Mason was Mrs.
Morrow; Edythe McMillan. was Theodora
Morrow ; Art Anderson was Azaleen, the col-
oured maid; Francis Coleman, was Florian
de Sylvester, Azaleen's colored boy friend:
Bob McMillin was Rush Simms; Delphine
Bieback 'von'loan, Rush's sister and friend
of Theodora's I Nelson McClure was Kenyon
Pen'fold; Eleanor Storey was Mrs. Anastasia
Penfold. Santa Claus, the merry old chap,
distributed the presents. The evening closed
wvith a few dances.
ENTERTAINMENTS HELD
AT KIPPEN
On Saturday night lust during which the
thermometer registered 12 degrees below
zero. No, 2 school in Tuckersmith held its
annual Christmas tree concert. There were
recitations by Gladys Chapman, Bobby Cald-
well, Grant McGregor, Ross Faber, Russell
Faber, Audrey Faber, Elaine Bell, Jackie
Bell, Lois McLellan, Donald Few, Tommy
Kyle, Murray McKenzie, Kenneth McLellan,
Ivan Wren, Harrold- Caldwell, Joyce Broad -
foot. Hazel Smith, James McGregor and Jean
Caldwell. Of these a few young members
were too bashful to speak aloud or were
stage struck but most of them did very well.
Marian and Warren Thomson played an ex-
cellent piano duet. Howard Dayman accom-
panied Ins own solo on the guitar. The din
ge
togles; The five -fifteen," -and the "The Min-
isters Call," was given by the older members
of the school. Hazel Smith and Jean Cald-
well sang "Don't Waittillt he night before
Christmas," and Aiice Wren with Wilma
Kyle Bang "The Sailor with the Mary Blue
Eyes." The wg
hole school the
chorus, "0 Cannde," with reotvim and
d
later sang the two patriotic songs, "Come
Along Canadians," and "Shoulder to Shout-
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der," and at the close sang "A White Christ-
mas," "A Make Believe Santa Claus" was
the cantata given by the school. A grout/ of
girlssang the action song, - I'm a Little
Teapot," There was a flag drill by the older
girls, a .Santa Claus Acrostic by the school
sunim•s, and some of the boys presented a
stunt: ' Mephisto, the Educated Horse." The
Rev. Mr: Grant acted as chairman, Mr.
Golding, the music supervisor, played the
accompaniments, and Miss Smith was busy
behind the curtain directing the young art-
ists. In the comfort of the school and the
interest of the program all forgot the ex-
treme coni outside until Santa nppenred in
the doorway,
On Monday night the Church Sunday
School held its annual Christmas tree with
a more favorable temperature than that of
the week end. A beautiful and "shapely
Christmas tree adorned the corner of the.
chancel. The decorations heightened the
beautiful form of the tree. The program be-
gan with an opening chorus 'Joy to the
World," by the pupils. Thereafter all joined
Continued me Page tam
DUBLIN
Death of Mrs. Alexander Gordon.—
Mrs. Alexander Gordon, Brunswick street,
Stratford, died at her home early Friday ev-
ening. Previous to this poet month Mrs.
Gonion had spent nine months In the Stmt.
ford General Hospital but returned to her
home about four weeks ago. She was up and
around es late as Friday afternoon. Death
was attributed to a heart attack. Born in
Dublin, Ontario, in 1878, the former Mary
Jane Gordon was the daughter of the late
Mr, and Mrs, William Gordon. She was mar-
ried forty-eight years ago to Alexander Gor-
don, who survives and lives at 2.16 Brunswick
street, The couple came to Stratford in 1011..
The departed woman was a member of 5t.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Surviving are
her husband, four sons, Peter Colin, Colling-
wood, William Reginald, Collingwood, Robert
Bruce, Hamilton, Raymond, Belleville, three
daughters, Mrs. Gordon Jelre:7 (Lenora), 21
Dowanie street. Stratford, Mrs. D. Talmage,
(Kathleen) Kitchener; Mr's. Walter Gross
Joon) London. Two sisters, Mrs, Alex, Do-
ling, Dublin ; Mrs. Anna Fisher, Seattle.
Wash" also thirteen great grandchildren
and one great great granddnughte'.The fon-
erel tools place Monday afternoonwhen a
large number of relatives and friends from
Dublin, Wingham, Woodstock, Seaforth, -Kites
Owner, Collingwood, Belleville, London, St,
Columlran, Stratford and surrounding district
paid final tribute to Mr's.Alexander Gordon,
The funeral service was held at the Green-
wood Gilbert funeral home with Rev. B. F.
Walden, minister of St, Andrew's Presbyter-
ian Church officiating, The pallbearers were
John ' Darling, Dublin ; Alexander Gross,
Woodstock; Michael McPhail, •Wingham;
James Racho, Dublin ; Russel Bailey, Strat-
ford ; Harvie Racho, St. Columban. Interment
Sons made in Avondale cemetery. Bruce Gor-
don, - Hamilton, son of the departed woman,
and Mrs. DeWitt Talmadge of . Kitchener,
daughter, were unable to be present due to
illness. The deepest sympathy of the .eon-
munity Roes to Mrs, A. Darling in the loss of
her sister, Mrs. Alex. Gordon, who died in
Stra.ford.
The annual meeting of St. Mary's Angli'
can Guild was held at the home of Mrs. Al-
bert Rock. By a resolution the former offic-
es were re -appointed for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs, Albert Rock, first vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Wilbur Mathes; secretary, Mrs.
john Diehl and treasurer. Mrs. Alex. Suther-
land.
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon
at Stratford of Herbert Weston, former resi-
dent of Dublin. The funeral service was held
at his late residence with Rev, R. P. D. Bur-
ford. 1).D•, of Seaforth,. officiating, The pall-
bearers ware Garfield Smith, Dublin ;. Mar-
shall Stewart, Seaforth ; Donald McDaid, of
Kitchener; James Lewis and Earl Padding-
ton. Stratford. Interment was made in Avon-
dale cemetery. Relatives and friends were
present .from Lansing, Michigan I !Comm,
Dublin, Seaforth, ILitchener, Hamilton and
Rt,•e t ford.
Father Benningerwillspend two weeks'
retention at his home here.
A family reunion was held at the home of
Mrs. A. M. Looby on Sundayin honor of
Private Clsyton Looby who will leave shortly
for overseas. All members of the family were
present: Joseph, Windsor; Private. Clayton,
Camp Boden ; Private Louis J., Simboe;
Arthur. O,S.H„ St, Michael's College, Tor-
onto; Miss Lorca,, student: nurse, at St,
70000'0 Hospital, Londet,;. Mrs. Clarence
Trott and Mr; Trott, Seaforth ; Clarence and.
Ally. tit home,
Snsonh Evans, St. Peter'sSeminary, Lon.
don, and Frank- Evans, Assumption College,.
Windsor, with their mother, Mrs. Katherine
Evans.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kranskopf, Detroit,
with Mn and 'Mrs John Krauskonf,
Rev. Hary F. Feeney, 011Kitchener,
with his mother, Mts. Kathleen Feeney,
Mrs. Peter Benninger, :.ICitolnonet', Miss
Vita Benninger, London, Mr,. and Wire. Selma -
tenth and slaughters, Grace; and Teresa, Of
ltive•adalo, burs,' Frattk }Zana hgor,. `•Blyth.
Mrs.: Robinson, Gotlorich, -Mrs, Flynn, Tor-
onto, Miss Janet Benninger and Lon BAhtloR
Of .Seaforth, Sister M. Brebaeuf, Kinker.,
Sister Francis - Xavier, Sister Morella and
Sister Helen Maria Hamilton, were goests
at the first 'hIass of Father Benninger,