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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1926-10-21, Page 1ate ereale-rel".." With which Is amalgamated The Gorrie yldette and The Wroxeter News 1Vickibbori's Drug. Store 'ONE CENT SALE" on Thursday, Friday and Satur4ay, October 28th, 29th and 30th. Single Copies, Five Cents. WINGHA1VL, ONT. THURSDAY OCTOBER 21st. 1926 ANNUAL REPORT OF LADIES' HOSPTTAL' AUXILIARY The following is a synopsis of an- nual report of tne Ladies' Auxiliary to the Winghain General Hospital, from Oct. zotli 1925 to Oct Isth 1926. The object of this Society is to as the Hospital Board, in providing necessities for the hospital, such as bedding, including (spreads, sheeting, 'blankets and pillows) towelling, linens dishes, curtains and numerous other things neceiiary to the general up- keep. ' The meetings of thie auxiliary are .heid,on the first Monday of the month an the Council chamber at 345 p.m. All ladies are cordially inirlted to at- tend.. The Society held ten regular meet- ings and, kne ipecial meeting during the year, and has a -membership of twenty-five. Donation day was held on Oct. 15. The Ladies made a house to house canvass of the town, and received a generous contribution, 344 jars of fruit, jam, jellies and pickles, i bag salf, i bag of apples, vegetables of all kinds, and $1.75 in cash. "Hospital Sunday, which is the Sun- day following Thanksgiving fell on Nov. t5th this year. The church collections amounted to $97.85. The of the church. -"Society appreciates the eo-operation Mr- John Kerr gave the following they have always had in collecting very interesting history of the build - this motley. ing of the church.: -- The NursesGraduation was held The Official Beard of this church in the Town Hall on Tuesday, Jantz- extended an invitation td Rev. Rich- „ard Hobbs to become pastor of the .ary 12.th. The Ladies served lunch to the Nurses and their friends. The church for the Conference year, be silver collection at the door amount_ ginning June ist 1899 During the . ed to $27.29. first year of his ministry in Wingham Mr. Hobbs, assisted by the officials Three suc9cessful Teas were held during the yeat in the Council Chatnof the church, was saccessful in pay - bet The proceeds amounted to ing the debt on the old church that was growing larger every year, with The election of officers for the enS interest added to the principle until suing yearwas as follows:-- it totalled $83z56. Soon after the Hon. President -- Mrs. j. Wilsoncongregation had "lifted” that debt off President — Mrs. R. VanStone.. , the old church, Mr. Hobbs suggested 1st Vice Pres Mrs. W. J. Hen., that we build a new church and out- derson. lined a plan for the payment of the 2nd -Vice Pres. Mrs. J. Gibbons, Salne• 3rd Vice. -Pres. — Mrs. a Hanna. After a number of Trustee Board Secretary — Mrs. W. R Hamblymeetings had been held to consider Treasnrer -- Mrs. W. F, Burgmanthis question, it was decided that we CorrSecy -- MrsWJGreer• build a new church. Some were . .. . . . Buying- committee -- Mrs, 3, very decidedly opposed to the pro - A -McLean (Convenor) Mrs. 3. Wilson ceeding to build a church without Miss Adams, Mrs. J. Gibbons, Mrs, first providing a sinking fund. How - A. J. Walker and Mrs, W. j, Hen_ ever after Mr. Hobbs had itested the dersonfeeling of the people, in a Very prac- Membership Commit* — *Mrs. R., tical manner, by making an every Vanstone, convener; Mesa j. Wilson, nprieber canvass, and asking for sub - Mrs. j. Gibbons, Mrs. A. McDonald, scriptions toward the building fund, Mrs. W. J. Greer, Mrs. j. Hanna, Mrs, and had secured promises to the am - W. 5. Henderson, Miss M. Adams, ount of $73o 00 the entire congrega.- Mrs. J. McLean, Mrs. W. F. Burgrnan, tionswith very few exceptions, gave Mrs. j W. McKibbon, Mrs. W. H, themselves very heartily to this great Willis, Mrs. A. ji Walker, Mrs. R task. Mr. Hobbs proved himself a , Clegg, Mrs .Taylor, Mrs. W. R. Ham- very' practical business rnan and the bly, Mrs, F. Vanstone and Mrs, G. L. congregation, recognizing his ability, Brackenbury. , took courage, and everybody help- , Floral Committee — Mrs, R N‘Tan- ed to tarry this great undertaking to stone (Convenor) Mrs'. J. Gibbons, a successful issue Rev. Mr. Hobbs ' Mrs. A. j. Walker, Mrs. W. F. Burg- received a -very hearty and unani- man, Mrs, G Spotton, Mrs. W. 3. mous invitation to stay with us for Greer, Mrs. A. -McDonald and .Mrs. W a second year. In extending the in - R. liamblyvitation to Mr. Hobbs, the Official Entertainment Committee — Mrs. Board expressed their appreciation of 'W. J. Henderson (Convenor) Mrs. F. his earnest fearless'.and faithful pres- Vanstone, Mrs. 3. H. McKay and Mrsentation of the truth, and rejoiced .A. McDonald. with him in the quickening of the Sewing Committee -- Mrs. R. L. church, increased membership, -mid ,Stewart (Ctnvenor), NIrs, J. A. Mc- Lean, Mrs. L. C. Young, Mrs. P. eGowans, .W. j. Henderson, Mrs. A: McDonald, Mrs. W. H. Willis, Mrs J. W. McKibbon and Mrs. Bracken - .bury. Alrns Box Collectors --- :krs. J. Hanna and Mrs. T. McKenzie Smith. Auditors — Messrs C. P .Smith and C King Hospital and Visiting Committee -- Mrs. R., Vanstotle,(Convenor).Mrs. j. 'Wilson and Mrs C The following is an account of the inonies taken in during the year:— Balance in batik, Oct /6, 1925..4176 26 Vembership Fees 13 oo Wingham United Church Holds Successful Silver Anniversary Very successful services were held in Wingham United Church on Sun- day, Oct x7th, the occasion being the Silver Anniversary of the Chn,,e9r Bothmorning and evening the church was filled to capacity, and the speaker of he day, Rev. E. A. Pearson of Dundas Centre United Church, Lon- don, delighted his hearers with Ids clear-cut gospel messages. Special music was provided by the choir and they were assisted by Mr. E. ,S. Hud- son of Listowel, who gave appropriate solos at both servcces. On Monday evening, a congrega- tional meeting was held, when the auditorium was again filled. The Pastor, Rev....NI .M .13ennett, occupied the chair, and a s5lendid program was given, consisting of choruses by mem- bers of the choir, , reading by Miss Yvonne McPherson and solos Ify Mrs. J. W. Joynt of Lucknow in her usual goode style. Greetings from neigh- boring churches were, firought by Rev. Mr .Curnming of St Ildleris and Whitechurch, and Rev. Mr. Scobie of BeIgrave. Letters of congratulations were also read from former pastors 'VV. NI. S. from $7o,00 to $r5osio, plate collections from $200.00 to $400.00. Pew rent from Sr5o.00 to $550,05. En - elope fund from $800.00 to $1600,00. Satisfactory increases in finances were made by all other departments. Rev. G. R. Gundy DD, succeede,d Rev. R. Hobbs as minister of this , church. During his pastorate, the church membership increased sails- factotlly,' and. he did splendid work in helping to carry through to com- pletion the work, started by Mr. Hobbs and those associated with him. It worth while to mention that Mrs. Gregory, Wm .M. Andersoe and joseph J. Kerr, who attended Sunday School in Lower Winghain in the "6os" were present at the anniversary services on Monday evening. The special feature of the evening was the large five -storey birthday cake, which had been Rrepared for the oecasion. On two sides of the cake was the lettering, "God is Love 1901-1926," and on the other two sides, "Rev. Richard Hobbs 1901 and (Continued on Page 4) MAITLAND PRESI3YTERIAL W. M. S, Sectional meeting No, 2 of Mait- land W.M.S. wee held fen Chalmer's Presbyterian church, Whitechurch, on Thursday, Oct rath at 2.30. This section includes the auxiliaries of Belgrave, p elmore, Bluevale, Lang - side, Wingliarn, Teeswater and White- church. Mrs. W. H. Arkell of Tees - water was in the chair. Psalm 31 opened the meeting. Dr. Forbes of Teeswater, read the scripture lesson Col. 3, and firayer by the three auxil- iary members representing Belgrave, Blueval and Langside. Mrs. j. W. Dill of Toronto, gave a very interesting and instructive ad- dress Orl the work of the M. S A/ , and fission, Band work Mrs. Dill is a splendid woman, and a. very con- vincing speaker. Mrs. Perrie, Presbyterial President, spoke a few words on .our work at home in our auxiliaries, after yvhich Mrs. Donald Rae, Wingham, 'sang. The meeting was brought to a close by a few Well chosen words by Mrs. Forbes, Teeswater, and prayer by Mrs Davidson, Whitechurch. Whitechurch auxiliar3r Ladies served tea after the meeting, 150 being present. ' 12VINGHAA UNITED CHURCH VVill Lead the Tories Hon. Hugh Guthrie of Guelph, was chosen to succeed Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen as leader of the Conservetives in the House of Cc:en/none. Raspberries in October Mr. Wm. Stokes brought a luscious bunch of raspberries to our office which he picked in his garden on Oct 151.11. Why go to Florida or Cali- fornia? Died in Victoria The death occurred in Victoria on Saturday, Oct. r6th of John Wesley Connell ex M.P.P., and a foririer resident of Wingham. Older residents of the town remember the Connell family quite well. His father was a noted cradle ma.ker in the days before mowers, he also built several of the homes in Winghanij At one tithe encouraging condition of the finan- they had a liquor store in the store ces. It was the custom of the church now occupied by Mr. McElroy as -a in those days in invite the minister . 1 grocery. to remain for another year, until he had put in four years, which was the Brick Church Anniversary pastoral time limit, Needless to say, / The ann'versary at Brick church, Mr. Hobbs received invitations for East Wawanosh, will be held on Stm- the third arid fourth year .Mr. Hobbs day, October 31st, Rev. D, MeTav- was'not only successful in pulpit and IA of Exeter will be the preacher at Pastoral wock, but equally stteeessfill the service,s at xra.me and 7.3-o p.m. in evangelistic work. Durifig his On Monday evening, he will give e. pastorate, the London Conference was lecture, "'The Measure of a Man," and held in the new church. Delegates ,here will be other numbers on the to the Conference received a verY program. A silver collection will hearty and enthusiastic reception from be taken. At the close of the lee - the people of Wingham, whieh was lure a pie .social will be held. much appreciated Church CellectionsT 97 85 People who latiew Mr. Hobbs well, he Late John 1VIonk Nurses' Graduation 27 29 will remember the following as two A very sudden death„took place Alms Bole Collection , ,, .. ...... ....,,,,151 11 of leis favorite hymns, "No Dark Vail - going to press Iast. Week, with the , Teas and Euchres Wednesday noon, just as we were Donations .'..!' ..,'... ...... — z 2 24 ey," and "There's Not a Friend." 75 It W as really wonclerfel, and I think passing of John Monk, Maple street. Bank /Merest ,, . ,, - ..... ..-..—....--- 5 45 unprecedented; in this country, that Mr. Monk had been well and active a church having a membership of only to the last He had been piliog wood Total 474 98 389, and carrying -a, debt of $832.ota, itt the yard Wednesday morning and The follovelog is a detailed ,ac- could and did accomplish 80 much in had walked to the postoffice and ti count of the monies spent during' the so short it time. on entering the house at noon, he year. , , • 'The building -fund for the 'new expired without a struggle, The de- xx.e yds sheeting' Pipe Organ SP - is survived by his wife, two sons and 12 13edspreede .......... eale:- . •-• ......... - 48 00 church was $17,794-74 ceased man was iii la,is 83rd year. He x8o Towels 71 70 a8t8e, Piano $220.00, l'arson'tge re - three •datighters, Will at home; Don- e() 04 pairs $ees,.76, a total of $2o,689.0o, and 79 yds pillow cotton ..., - 39 96 all paid before the end of 19o4i Dur- ald and'Mrs, Fred Horwoocl, Detroite TOT yds Cotton , ..........„. .... 28 28 ing these five yoears, the peoA c not Mrs. 'William Monoltan, Port Huron 1081 yds Flanellette .. . . e,„,.............- 24 19 only paid for the mangitificent new and ,i)/frs. Arthur Knight Toronto, • 41i• Yde. Curtain Material ... • . ••••-• 20 62 cherelt but increased their offeringes Funeral service at;as conducted at Inc 914 yds Cheese Cloth ....„..--...a.. . . /3 7a to the 'various funds of the church, late residenc.e \Friday afternoon at two 6 4=11 table 'covers ,......----- ix 70 offerino to missions increased frona o'clock. Interment was made in the (Cottinlled on Page 4), abott $200,00 a year to about $700.00, Wingham cemetery, Official Visit to Palmerston Mrs. Harvey Shane, District Grand Matron of this district of the Eastern Star, paid her official visit to Palmer- ston Cha.pter on.Monday evening-. She was accompanied by a few of the Wingham brethren. Cadet Had Blood Poison. A number of High School cadets left on Thursday to. take part in the -shooting competition being held in London. W. E. Brawley, Jr., was one a the boys to go frone here. He had a sore heel when he left, from which blood poisoning developed. His father motored down with .G. L Bracken - bury, princippl tef the school, on Fri- day afternoon, to bring him home. • Winghatrt Boy Weds A charming wedding of Saturday afternoon took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. j. Robinson, Ailsa Craig, when their daughter, Kathleen, was married to Dr. J. Hardy Gedd- es a Detroit, Soll of Mrs. Helen Ged- des of Wingham. Rev. G. W. Moore, rector of the Ailsa Craig Anglican Church, officiated at the ceremony, which was attetyled by the Mimed - ate fainilies of the bride and'groom, The bride, who was given in mareiage by her father, wore a lovely frock of atmosphere georgette with tucks and lace. A' bandeau of gold leaves was worft and the bride's flowers were a corsage of roses and lily of the -vall- ey. Mrs. Stuart Draper, of London, was her sister's matron of honor, wearing a-stnart costume of portdre blue georgette with corsage of tea roses and silver bandeau in her hair Dr. James Jarrot ,a Ailsa Craig, -was the best man. Many -autumn flowers were used throughout the%house. In the dining room, buffett refreshments were scrved..The bride's mother wore a handsome gown of black panne vel- vet and Mrs Geddes of Wingham, nother or the bridegroom, was also becomingly gowned in blur.. Later Dr, and Mrs. Geddes left for Montreal and Quebec, the bride going away in poudre blue and grey costume. Guests for the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Draper of London; Mr, tid Mrs, Wilson Geddes of Water - 00; Miss Murry of Wirighatt, Mr. ticl Mrs. Charles McCallture of 13eech- Subscription $ pep yew-. Local and General News of Interest to The Community - Mr .Chas, Jobb has accepted a ition in North Bay. Mr. T. H. Gibson attended a baker's convention in Toronto last week, Misses Gertrude and Gladys Rob- ertson are sp/ending a few days in TO- r°,1VIrnt°.. Elmer Purdon is reli ng M. Mitchell it the C. N. R. e egraph office Mr. Russell Hopper has arrived home, after spending several weeksIn the West. • .--- -- Mr Eliza. Pocock has returned home after assisting Mrs Harvey Maize for three weeks. • Wingharn and vicinity is ' (enjoy- ing?) its first snow storm of the sea- son Wednesday morning. • Dance in the Wingham Armouries on Friday, Oct. 22nd. Reavn's Orches- tra, A good time f all) Mr, and Mrs. E. ,J. Miteliell are vis- iting at the home o their daughter, Mrs. I. McNaleb in Toronto Car of No. 2, Yellow Seed Corn to . arrive about October 27. Special prices quoted from car -- J. A Mills. A fowl supper will be served in the Presbyterian church on November 1st. Further notice next week. . a . Mr. James Simpson, Barrister, of Toronto, visited for a week with his sister, Mrs .McDonald, Patrick St. Most people "think" about the same way a chicken eats corn. They just grab ideas whole and swallow. Mr. W. J. Wiley of Swift Current, is visiting at the horne/of abis parents, Mr. and MrS. AS. 1M4Seir, Victoria St. Mr. A, Maize, Mr. and Mrs. H. Maize, and little daughter Helen, vis- ited Mrs. Eliza Pocock one day last k IlweeD5efral 1 ,1 IA I. C. Calder was called to Ia., on Sunday, owing to n - the serious illness of her sister, Miss Jean Calder. Mr. and Mrs .Lewis Storey of Flint Mich., spent a few days at the home a her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Groves. • Mrs. Dudley E. Holmes and child - 0 s. ren of Goderich, are visitini at th home of her parents, Mr.' and Mr j. A. MacLean, ' Mr. and Mrs. John ,...Gnie-ve,, accom panied by Mr. Walterprieveeof Strat ford, visited at the h me -t -t- Mr. an Mrs. Donald Rae. Mrs. M. W. Betikwith was called to Goderich, owing to the death of her sister, Mrs. Mitchell. The funeral was held on Saturday. We are glad to see Mr. C. S. Van Norman able to be out again, after being confined to his home for some time with bealding earsee, Mn and Mrs. W. ,ee, Walley and daughter, Dorothy, cit,..,Sf. Thomas, visited in Witigexam at the home of Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Mason. Car a No. 2, Yellow Seed Coin to arrive about October 27. Special prices quoted from car — J. A Mills. Mr. Currie Wilson, of the Bank of Commerce staff at Sotthampton, spent over the week end ea the home of his mother, Mrs 3 S, Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McBurney of Toronto ,are visiting at the home of his father, Mr. Hugh McBurney and with other friends in the vicinity. Mr. arid .Mrs. Geo. G. MacEwen, and little daughter, motored up from Goderich and spent over Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Scott, Francis St. Mr, John Fryfogle motored to Lon- don last week, accompanied by his Sister, Mrs. tWilliam Herd and little daughter, who have been lisiting here. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hudson, pub - Usher of the Listowel Banner, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bennett of Listowee were Sunday visitors at the home of the editor. Mrs. W. R;Hamilton's many friends will be pelased to know that she is progressing as well as can be expect- ed after andergoing a major operation in Hamilton. Dr .Parker will be in Niagara Fails N.Y., on Friday and Saturday, of this week, attending the joint meetlegeOf the Ontario and New York Osteopa- thic Associations, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Linkleter and Miss Margaret, left tide week for their new home itt paterforct It is with deep regret th'ut we lose this estimable family fron't our midst Mrs, Renwick, of town, was suc- cessful in 'winning 3 firsts, 2 seconds and x third priegain"tir Lady Driv- ng contests at/the lo al fairs this all. Mrs. Rah, avieje, id not always lave the same lalitlae, Intt drove four iffererit horses during the fairs. wood; Ond Mr. and,Mrs, Ralph Rob- l inson, of Ansa Craig The Victory Mission Circle of the Wingha.m United! Church. will bold their annual bazaar on November 27. Keep the date in mind. Do your Christmas shopping early. Dr. W. J. McLean, Superintendent of Westminster Hospital, London, and Mrs.. McLean spent the week -end with the former's mother, 'Mrs. Mar- garet McLean, Catherine St. Mr. and Mrs. W. Claire Adams, who ihea; e yresided h aivneHlna.rr.9iviltdon,;ofb7n r.thegiipatt, and have taken upregd.= e in the cornyn cottage on Shuter St. Mrs. Start, who has just returned to her home in Detroit, after spending some time in caring for her mother, Mrs. John Imlay was called back a- gain, owing to her mother's illness. One car cottonseed meal, one car oat middlings, one car screenings, one car salt and one car oyster shell for sale. If interested we will quote special prices off car — A. C. Adams, Phone ao, Wingleem. . Mrs. Parker is spendi g the week- end with friends in Ga d Preston. Mr. and Mrs. Chae. teeneck, De- troit, motored up and spent over Sun- day at the home of their uncle, Mr. W. j. Henderson, Junction. Reeve j. W. and Mrs. McKibbon, returned from Toronto Wednesday. They have been in the city for a week or more With their son Charlie, who has been quite ill, but we are pleased to say is now making a steady re- covery. The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Institute will be held in the coun- cil chamber, Thursday afternoon, Oc- tober 28th . The directors in charge are Mrs. W. J. Henderson and Mrs. John Fowler. . Some basketry and brooms will be sold. The Mission Band of St. Andrew's churchwill hold a Thanksgiving con- cert in the class room of the church, on Friday evening at eight &clock. It will conssit of a, pageant, recita- tions and musical numbers. Silver collection at the door. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. S. Isard, Wing - ham, Ont, announce the engagemen't of their. daughter, Mabel Gertrude, to Mr. Norman 1. Murray of Toronto, son of Mr. Jas. Murray aid the late Mrs. Murray of Toronto, the marriage to take place early in November. Autds, owned and driven by Miss Brewer and Mr. 1-TeV'rhompson, col- lided at the corn*r of iagonal and Victoria Streets! Nei er saw the other because ok sno ' on the wind- shields. Both C1.'±'5 were damaged, Mr. Thompson's much the worse a the two. . Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hamilton of Listowel, Mrs. John Curnoe and fam- ily of London, Mrs. Cecil Angus and children, London, Mrs. Minnie Fean- aughty of Detroit, Mr. Jack Angus of Toronto, Mr. Hugh Angue of El- mira, and Miss Evelyn of Detroit, have returned to their homes, after having attended the funeral of Miss Mable Angus, Morris Lady Breaks Limb Miss Mary E. Ca.semore, Morris township, met with a painful accident on Thursday evening, when she broke her leg above the ankle while driving cows in the barnyard. Miss Case_ mores many friends will be sorry to hear of the accident. Thanks to Firemen Mrs. Wm. Henderson wianes to thank the Firemen and employees a the Western Foundry especially„• Ll- oyd Hingston, Clarence Ilitigston, Hugh Prentice, and Jack Deyell, for their promptness in getting her fire under control. Chas. Proctor Passes "Nii Mr. Chas, Proctor, 4th l'n' of Mor- ris, was taken suddenly il while driv- ng cattle on Tuesday and passed a- way quietly Wednesday afternoon/ It s believed that a blood vessel. broke n Mr. Proctor's head. Mu thch sym- pathy is felt for the family hi their ad bereavement. Looked Like Bad Fire An auto which was short eircuiting, aught fire in the Merktey garage on attirday, and, without a moinent's yarning, a wall of fire shot through he building. It was by dint ofmighty ast work that the fire was got un- er control before inueli damage was one. Another Minute, and the build - ng would have been beyond control. fire in this oil soaked frame build - ng /night mewl a serious loss to the own, A ONTARIO LEGISLA.TURF DISSOLVED The Ontario Legislature stands die solved, The elections will be hell on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Official noni Marion clay wiU be Saturday, Nov 2:5 11).)eroepinleieornFaerpg:iiscoyn ot,Evi11GQaypeprnelmaent control of liquor, with local optien the feateres of which are: The abolition of prescriptions; The appointment of a high-clas• CoArteriisio promise that that there will he ng - turnth kgr5; The protectiota of local option ar eas; Provision for machinery for con sulOtipnegrapeople lof the act with the Com mission; The jailing a "poison" vendors; The reduction of taxation from quor revenues. Other features which the Prim Minister stressed in an election stat ment, ea.rly Tuesday morning, and d which he bases his claims for r turn to power at the head of a Co servative Government, are the assu artce of a balance budget; reduce taxation; niotor licenses reduced, usement tax cut; debt repayment p vided; municipal incomer tax reduce highways policy extended; pro,gre in Hydro administration; developm of the North Country; increased a ricultitral markets; and an holiest a ministration. Badly Injured in Explosion Richard, the nine year old son Mn and Mrs. W. a Reed, of Ashfiel was badly burned about the legs a Sunday last While he and a lit brother and sister were making tore es from "cat -tails." They were sea' nig the bulrushes with coal oil tak from a steel 'barrel. In some one of the blazing torches got ne the oil barrel and an explosion folio ed. The burning oil was thrown o er all three children, but only Di got much of it, the others escap with slight burns. The boy was badly burned that it was thought a time that he would not recov However he is improving steadily. Lucknow Sentinel. Mr. James Macdregor bead There/passed away at his home Whitechurch ,on Sunday morning, old andrespected gentleman, in person of Mr. James MacGregor. D ceased had been about, as usual, til a few minutes before he died. He was born in Cape Briton, ite a TJnited Empire Loyalist and 87 years of age and belonged to United Church here. Besides his wife, he leaves to mon him, one son Duncan of Teeswate and eight daughters, Mrs. Mac Ro and Mrs. T. H. Moore of Whit church, Kate (Mrs. Moffatt), of Di Alberta, Edith (Mrs. Henderson), Paramount, Jean (Mrs. Brayford and Jessie, (Mrs. Shaw), both of To onto, Flossie, (Mrs. Cla.rence Russel of Waubaushene, and. Millie, (Mi Hugh Anderson), of Buffalo . The remains were laid to rest the Teeswater cemetery on Tuesda afternoon. Rev. Mr. Cuminitis St. Helens conducted the services The Late Mrs. Roderus. On Saturday afternoon, 1VIrs. F, Roderus, a respected citizen a Win ham, passed to her reward after a illness which extended ,over seven' months. Before her marriage, 'cli was Miss Mary Ann Moore, Hibbei towitship, Perth Countyand she wi married in 1869 to Mr. F. a Roderu who predeteasetleher about a year a gi They came to Winghant immediroe after their marriage, and she has cot continued to reside here ever since. Surviving her are four daughtei and one son viz. Mrs, j. F. Crande arid Miss Harriett a Wingheara Mr E. C. Laundy of Blyth, Mrs. K. • Stanford of Beffalo, and air, F. V Rodertis of Alhambra, Cal. Thei are also seven grandchildren and tee great grandchildren, The datighte at ineine have tenderly cared for le every watit during her lengthy Mae The late Mrs. Rodents wee a fait', fill member of St. Paul's Aftglict chortle and was an honorary memb• .' the Wotheites :Auxiliary, a whil orgattizadion, ehe was a past pre, dent. The funeral services were e.ontittett it the clittrelt by the rector, RP V. Schaffter on Tuesday aftern and anterment was made ill the f ily plot it the Winghain cemetery.