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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-02-16, Page 1With Which Is Amalgamated rhe uorne Vidette and Wroxeter News. Single Copies Five Cents WINGHAM, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1939 . Subscriptions $2.00 Per Yew POPE PIUS XI DIED FRIDAY ..New Pope Will Be Elected Near the End of the Month. Scholarly, peace-loving Pope Pius XI’ died quietly Friday morning just hefore the church bells of old Rome sounded morning Angelas and while the closest of his churchly servants 'knelt in prayer at histside. Approaching his 82nd birthday an­ niversary on May 81, he had been ill since Tuesday of cardiac asthma which caused death, although he had weakened gradually in general health since a severe illness in December, 1936, and another attack, Nov. 25, last year. Death came on the fifth day of the 18th year since his election as head of the Catholic Church. The body was born to the Sistine Chapel Friday afternoon to lie in state. Saturday the body was tak'en to St. Paul’s Cathedral to lie in state. The first congregation of Cardinals was held Saturday morning. The •first of nine daily funeral services, of .St. Peter’s was field Sunday morning. Burial took place Tuesday. The last of the funeral services will be1 held Feb. 20th. On Feb. 25 or Feb. 28 the secret •conclave of Cardinals will open in the Sistine Chapel for election of the new Pope, the balloting to continue daily ■until a choice is made by two-thirds •of those present. Must Sign Material For Publication Of late we have had several let- lers sent to us for publication that have not been signed by the parties ■sending them. We wish to inform the public that we are unable to publish material that has not a proper signa­ ture. It is not necessary for this signa­ ture to appear .in the paper, some ^pseudonym may be used for this pur­ pose. .OBITUARY Mrs. Joseph Van Leston Hawkins Following a stroke which she suf­ fered on Wednesday last week, Delia Keller, widow of the late Joseph Von Leston Hawkins, a former resident ■of Wingham, passed on in Lord Duf­ ferin Hospital, Orangeville, Friday morning, Feb. 10th, in her 75th year. Mrs. Hawkins was born at Holland Landing. Following her marriage she lived in Guelph and Elora, coming to Wingham in 1915. For the past five years she has resided in Orangeville/ Her husband predeceased her by 14 years. She was a member of the'Un­ ited Church. She leaves to mourn her passing, one son, Charles of Peston, and three4 grandchildren, Lloyd Hawkins, Or­ angeville; Hazel Hawkins, nurse-in- training, St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Guelph; Hilda Hawkins, of Preston. The funeral service was conducted on Monday morning by Dr. Hender­ shott, of Orangeville United .Church, at the home of her- daughter-in-law, 'Mrs. Edward Hawkins, Orangeville. Burial took place in-Wingham Cem­ etery. The service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. J. F. Anders­ son. The pallbearers were: F. L. David­ son, Geo, Casemore, Wm. Casemore, Wilfred ..Arthur, Geo. Orvis, Frank Sell. Mrs. David Welsh Following an lingering illness, Mrs. David Welsh passed on at her home in Lower Wingham, Monday morn­ ing, February 13th, ill her 78th year. Mrs. Welsh, whose maiden name was Iantha Ackerman, was born at Nap- anee, Ontario, and while residing at Belmore was married to her late hus­ band who died five and a half years ago. For over 50 years Mrs. Welsh has’ lived in Lower Wingham. Prior to church union she was a member of the Methodist church and since then the United church. two daughters and one son are left to mourn her passing, Mrs, Bert (Edith) Taylor, East Wawanosh; Walter, Lower Wingham; Mrs. Robt. (Susan) Hicks, London. She is also survived by two brothers, Hugh of Harriston, and George A, of Winni­ peg; Man. The funeral service which was con­ ducted by Rev. J. H Anderson was held in R, A. Currie’s Funeral Par­ lors on Wednesday afternoon, The pallbearers were, Cenclair Phippen, Geo, Cruickshank, Henry Dennis, John Falconer, S. Cleghorn. Interment took place in Wingham Cemetery, COMMENCEMENT WAS GREATLY ENJOYED Splendid Program Presented by High School Students The Town Hall auditorium was well filled on Thursday and Friday nights by an enthusiastic audience who thoroughly enjoyed the High School ^Commencement Exercises. * The students and staff of the High School are to be congratulted on this very splendid presentation^ On Thursday night Capt. W. J. Ad­ ams was chairman and prior to the program by the students, presenta­ tions of diplomas, proficiency awards and athletic prizes were made, Mr. G. M, Procter presented the Gradua­ tion Diplomas to the following: Doris Armitage, Ralph Baird, Jean Cruik- shank, Dorothy Gollcy, Rita King, Jean. McKay, Edith Mundy, Harry Posliff, Mary Julia Preston, Richard Roberts, Rhoda Robertson, Verne Walker, Nora Wheeler, Ruth Wheel­ er, Muriel Williams. Dr. Geo. Ross presented the Field Day prizes, as follows: Lois Bateson, Irene Clark, Margaret Connell, Mar­ garet Coulter, Virginia Currie, Betty Gannett, Irlma Harrison, Grace Hing- ston, June Irwin, Jean Lowey, Meta McLaughlin, Mamie ». Merryweather, Patricia Parker, Melba Radford, Bet­ ty Rae, Mary Tervit, Louise Thomp­ son, Helen Thomson, Ann VanWyck, Verne Walker, Jean Welwood, Don­ ald Adams, Kenneth Baker, Jack .Bateson, Bill Burgman, Jack Carter, Norman Fry, Jack Gorbett, Dick Ir­ win, Kenneth Jackson, George John­ son, Kenneth Johnson, George Mc­ Gee, Gordon Miller, Melvin Phippen, Harry Posliff, Ch.arles Proctor, Smith Robertson. Those Who won the championships at the Field Day Meet were present­ ed with medals. This presentation was made by W. W. Armstrong, to Betty Rae, Senior Girls; Kenneth Johnson, Senior Boys; June Irwin, Intermediate Girls; Bill Burgman, In­ termediate Boys; Grace Kingston, Junior Girls; George Johnson, Junior Boys. The presentation of Cash Prizes,- Commercial awards and Shields, was made by Mr. W. H. French. The cash prize winners were: Form V, John Gear, Proficiency; Form V, King Hastings, Mathematics and Sci­ ence; Form IV, Doris Armitage, Pro­ ficiency; Form Il'I, Scott 'Reid, Pro­ ficiency; Form II, Mabel Coultes, Proficiency; Form I, Lois McGtiire, Proficiency; Commercial, Ruth Mit­ chell, Proficiency. Commercial awards, Typing, Ruth Mitchell;' Penmanship, Margaret Bro­ phy. Winners of Shields, Form V, John Gear, Proficiency; Form IV, Doris Armitage, Proficiency; Form III, Scott Reid, Proficiency; Form II, Mabel Coultes, Proficiency; Form I, Lois McGuire; Proficiency; Form’V, Mary Julia Preston, General Profic­ iency; Sr. Girls, Athletics, Betty Rae. The Valedictory Address was giv­ en on Friday night by John Gear and is presented in full at the end of this article. The first number on the program was a very pleasing Gymnasium De­ monstration by Lower School girls, Margaret Connell, Ann VanWyck, Louise Lloyd, Evelyn Wilson, Irene Taylor, Edythe Campbell, Isabel Scott, Olive Casemore. Attic Secrets (a fantasy in one act) was very well received and the cast (Continued on Page Two) Bridge Club Winners There were 9J£ tables present for the regular meeting of the Wingham Bridge Club held on Wednesday ev­ ening last week. The following are the results: North and South*. 1st, Mrs. A. R. DuVal and R. S. Hether­ ington; 2nd, Mrs. J. A. Wilson and Dr. G. Ross; 3rd, Mrs. H. Campbell and Ken Somers; 4th, Mrs. D. B. Porter and Art Wilson; East and West: 1st, Mrs. F. W. .Spry and J. H. Crawford; 2nd, Mrs. R. S. Hethering­ ton and E. R. Blackwood; 3rd, Mrs. O. Colborne and F. W. Spry; 4th, Mrs. W. L. Kress and G. Williams. NEW RELIEF FOR SOUR STOMACH Probably you know several remed­ ies to Relieve acid-indigestion, Bisma- Rcx, the delicious tasting antacid powder, acts 4 ways to give you re­ lief in a few minutes. It’s wondreful the way it helps you. Buy a bottle to­ day at McKibbon’s RCkall Drug Store. HOWICK MUTUAL ANNUAL MEETING Alex McK§rcher, Wroxeter, re-elect­ ed President The 66tfi Annual meeting of the Howick Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insur­ ance Company, was held in the Town­ ship Hall, Gorrie on Friday last week. The two retiring directors, William PI. Gregg, Gorrie and John A, Bry­ ans, Fordwich were re-elected. The officers of the company are:. Presi­ dent, Alex McKercher, Wroxeter; Vice-Pres., William H. Gregg, Gor­ rie; Directors, John A. Bryans, For’d- wich; W. Robert0 Graham, Gorrie; William Speir, Brussels!; Jaines T. Wylie, Wingham; Sec’y- "treas,, J. Howard Wylie, Wroxeter; Auditors, A. A. Graham, Gorrie and E. A, Cor­ bett, Fordwich, The auditors report showed the company had a very successful year. There are at present 4997 policies in force which total $16,012,095, Loans paid during the year $19,979.40. The assets of the company amount to 112,427.63 while the liabilities are $17,830.54. Tolal expenditures were 32,571.27. Total receipts amounted to $51,802.44. / YOUNG LIONS TO PLAYLUCKNOW Wingham and Lucknow Juveniles to 'Play-off For Group Championship The play-off games for the' champ­ ionship .of group 13, Juvenile Ontario Hockey Association will take place between Lucknow and Wingham Lions. The first game will be played in Lucknow on Thursday night and the second game will be played in the Arena here on Tuesday next. The winner of this series will play Kin-1 cardin e. ‘ The Literary and Dance At Powell’s, Friday, Feb. 17. Gen- tlemeb 25c, Ladies bring lunch. Lung Punctured by Twig Mr. <C. J. Raymond, 6th concession of Grey1 Township, had his^lung pierc­ ed last week when he fell on .a twig. His condition is considered quite ser­ ious although he has shown some im­ provement. He was working in the bush when the accident happened. Euchre And Dance Thursday This Week The Turnberry Agricultural Socie­ ties are holding a Euchre and Dance in the Council Chambers, Thursday evening this week. Cards at 8.15 sharp. Dancing- after lynch. Good music. Admission 25 cents. Door prize. Farm House Burned Fire destroyed the brick house on the farm of' Norman Lamont, 9th Concession Grey, Saturday morning. Mr. Lamont had left the fires and had gone out to do the chores, when he came back nothihg could be done to save the furniture or clothing. Mr. Lamont is a bachelor, living alone. The loss is partially covered by insur­ ance. $20,000 Fire at Dashwood Fire which swept through Thomas Klumpp’s chopping mill, planing mill, sawmill and lumber yard at Dash­ wood, spread to claim Henry Will- ert’s garage and Simon Willert’s barn late Saturday afternoon, left a loss of about $20,000 in that police village. The fire broke out in the chopping mill where, sparks from a gasoline tractor apparently caused an explos­ ion. The flames quickly spread through the other mills and for a time several homes were threatened as a high wind fanned the fire as it blazed over the dry lumber. Further Inquiry into Bren Contract The Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation motion to refer the Bren contract to the public accounts com­ mittee for further inquiry was adopt­ ed unanimously in the Commons. A Conservative amendment to> the C. C. F, motion, which would have had the contract considered by a committee of the whole House with a view to cancelation was defeated 149 to 26. Conservatives were alone in support­ ing their proposal. Liberal, Social Credit and C.C.F. members voted against it. All groups, however, sup­ ported the motion to refer the con­ tract to the public accounts commit­ tee which originated with Grant Mac­ Neil, (C, C. F., Vancouver North), but had the support of the Government throughout, PLANS COMPLETE FOR THE CARNIVAL FRIDAY, FEB. 24th Jack Hose, Professional Skater, and 20 Kitchener-Waterloo Skaters, Will Be Present. The Annual Carnival, under the auspices of the Lions Club will be held in the Arena here on Friday ev­ ening, January 24th. This event this year should be outstanding as Mr. Jack Hose, ‘Professional of the Kit­ chener-Waterloo Skating Club, to-ge- ther with 20 other skaters, from the same club, will .appear in solo skat­ ing, pair skating, fours and club skat­ ing. This will be the largest group of fancy skaters that has ever appear­ ed in this district! Do not miss this great feature attraction. Other Events Valuable prizes are to be contested for in the following classes: Best Fancy Dressed Lady^; Best Fancy Dressed Gentleman; Best Fancy Dressed Couple, lady and gent; Best Dressed under 14 years; Oldest Per­ son on skates. Races: Ladies’ Race; Girls, 14 years and under; Men’s race; Boys, 14 years and under; Couple Race, lady and gent. There^will be lucky number door prizes and 3 prizes for farmers bring- ing’in the largest sleigh-loads, $5, $3 and $2. • Do not miss this outstanding event of the winter season, Wingham Cit­ izens’ Band in attendance. Increased Troops in Libya Italy has increased, her effectives in Libya as she claims- France has con­ centrated troops in Tunisia. Kids Won at Tees water The Juvenile team played an ex­ hibition game at Teeswater on Mon­ day night and won by the score of 6 - 4. Attended Annual Meeting Mr. Percy King attended the An­ nual meeting of the Western Weather Insurance Co. at Woodstock Thurs­ day last week. “The Citadel’ Next Week The widely read book of the month “The Citadel” will appear op the screen at the Lyceum Theatre Mon­ day, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. There is no raise in admission price for this very fine presentation. DIED MacLean — In Hamilton Hospital, on Monday, February 13th, 1939, Hugh MacLean in his 82nd year. The remains resting at R. A. Currie’s Fuperal Parlors, Wingham, until Thursday, February 16th when ser­ vice will be held in Knox Presbyter­ ian- church, Belgrave at 2 P.M, Interment in Brandon Cemetery. HOCKEY NOTES Final Group Standing W.L. T.Pts. Arthur ............ 10 0 0 20 Listowel .......5 4 1 11 Harriston .......3 5 2 8 Wingham ...•3 6 1 7 Palmerston ....3 6 1 7 Lucknow ......3 6 1 7 Week’s Hockey Scores Harriston ........ 3 Listowel .......... 2 Harriston .....„ 5 Palmerston ...... 5 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. George Williams was a visitor in Toronto over the week-end. Dr. Mary Cosens of Guelph was a guest at her home here over the Week-end. Mrs. W. Russel, Lucknow, is visit­ ing with her daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) W. A. McKibbon. Mr. Victor Campbell of Detroit, Mich., attended - the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Charles Campbell. Mr. and Mrs, F. W. Spry are spend­ ing a few Weeks in Toronto. They will return about the middle of*March. Messrs John P, McKibbon and Al­ ton Adams were visitors in the Dan­ forth district of Toronto over the week-end. Mrs. H. Garlick, Doreen and Dav­ id moved to-day to Kincardine to join Mr. Garlick who has been there since the first of the'month. Mr. Warwick Campbell, of Ply­ mouth, Ind., U, S. A. attended the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Charles Campbell, last Wednesday and is vis­ iting with Ins brother. PLAY-OFF FOR 4th PLACE IN GROUP Wingham And Palmertson To Meet At Listowel Tp-night (Wednesday) Winner To Play Lucknow in Wing­ ham Arena Friday Evening When Harriston and Palmerston tied 5 all on Monday night, Harriston Wphl to third place in the group with Wingham, Lucknow and Palmerston tied for fourth place. To decide this position Wingham and Palmerston play at Listowel to-night (Wednes­ day) and. the winner of this game will take on Lucknow in another sud­ den death game here on Friday night this week. The winner of this game will then play Listowel for the right to meet the winner of Arthur-Harris­ ton series. It was first planned that Wingham and Palmertson play home and home games with goals to count and the winner meet Lucknow in a similar series, but the O.( H. A. have ordered the games played as noted above. TORIES PLAN TO RE­ ORGANIZE RIDING Dr. J. M. Robb, Conservative Organ­ izer, Was Here. Hon. Dr. J. M, Robbf former min­ ister of Health for Ontario, and at present Conservative organizer for the Dominion, was in town on Thurs­ day and met the executive of the N. Huron Conservative Association. Plans were made to re-organize the riding for federal purposes as it is ex­ pected that an election will take place this fall. It is expected that conserv­ ative rally will be held here in May. Dr. Robb is making a coast to coast trip in the interests of the party and during the past week has been organ­ izing in Western Ontario. Held Valentine Tea The Ladies’ Guild of St. Paul’s Anglican Church held a very success­ ful Valentine Tea and Sale of Baking in the parish hall on Saturday after­ noon. Curling at Toronto One rink is representing, the local Curling Club at the 12th Annual On­ tario Bonspiel at Toronto. As we go to press they are still curling. The rink is: J. J. Evans, T. H. Gibson, D. T|ae, Dr. A. W. Irwin. Harry Logan Very Ill Mr. Harry Logan, Teeswater, Con­ servative candidate in the last Pro­ vincial election, who has been serious­ ly ill in a London hospital following an operation for a ruptured appendix, is now much better and it is expected he will make a “satisfactory recovery. Bird Feeding a Pleasure Many people in this vicinity have been feeding birds due to the snow covering up their ordinary method of procuring feed. Not only have these people done a very kind act but they also have derived a great deal of pleasure also as many beautiful birds have been ’ noticed. Blue-jays are quite common and some have been favored with calls from Cardinals. Won Singles at St. Petersburg Alex. Crawford won tlie Mercer Singles at the St. Petersburg, Florida bowling tournament. In the final game Alex, defeated Bob, Bryce 106- 104. The reason for the difference in the count to what we have here is, they count 4 for 1st, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd and 1 for 4th, a possible of 180 in a 18-end game, or 210 in a 21-end game. Down there they play 18 ends except the final game which is 21 ends. Following the Mercer Singles Alex, played in the Goodman Single and took second prize. There was an entry of 80 tn the Mercer game. New Farmer Series Over CBL t Markets and market trends will be the features of CBC’s non-commer- cial farm broadcast scries originating in, the ^studios of Station CBL, Tor­ onto, begitinig Monday, February 20, 12.15 to 12.30 p. m. EST. The broad­ casts will be heard five times a week, from Monday to Friday inclusive. This hew series will be a daily clear­ ing house for information of pract­ ical use and interest to Ontario farm­ ers, Co-operating closely in this reg-* ular supply of information will be the Federal and Ontario Departments of Agriculture, experimental farms, farm organizations and individual farmers. LETTER FROM CHINA READ TO W. M. S. Huron County Presbytefial to Be Held in United Church Here, April 27th . The regular meeting of the W. M, 5. of the United Church was held last week. After the singing of the open­ ing hymn Mrs. W. Field who was conducting the meeting led in prayer and also read the Scripture lesson, Luke 10: 25-37, The study period was taken by Mrs. A. J. Walker assisted by Mrs. Tiffin and Mrs. Dark using the 4th chapter of the Study Book, '‘Learning to Live Together”, describ­ ing further episodes in the lives and work of those who work to make our new Canadians at home in their new surroundings, and showing us that our duty lay in furthering this work wherever possible. Mrs. Greer then took the chair and proceeded with the business of the day, Mrs. G. T, Robertson outlined a plan, which all approved, whereby several of our members will attend the doors of the church at the Sab­ bath meetings and greet those attend­ ing. Welcoming any strangers, tell­ ing them of our meetings and inviting them to come, assuring them of a hearty welcome. The World Day of Prayer will be held, this year in the Baptist Church on Feb. 24, and on April 27th the Huron County Rjesbyterial will be held in our own church. The groups for carrying* on the work of the Society were named and after the meeting proper met and planned some of the activities for the year. While waiting for the group of Jun- ious C.G.I.T. girls to arrive, Mrs. Greer read two articles from the Mis­ sionary Monthly for January. One, “Who Is Canadian” is very interest­ ing and well worth looking up. The other, a very ^informative letter from Miss Weelwobd, our missionary in China, in which she tells of her work with the refugees in her school, which is now turned into a hostel for car­ ing for the poor people despoiled of their homes and everything by the war, The girls having arrived in the meantime, the beautiful service of Af- filiation was conducted-. Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Field and Mrs. Griffin led in welcoming the girls and prayers of dedication. Mrs. Greer closed, the meeting with Prayer after which a pleasant time- was spent over a cup of tea. Our So­ cial Com., under the leadership of Mrs. R. L. Stewart, gave a “Surprise Lunch”' consisting of miniature “Hot Dogs” and cheese wafers which were much enjoyed. Fell Into River Joe Buckle, a boy of Culross Town­ ship, considers himself lucky. Along with William Cronin he was crossing the Teeswater River on the ice. Joe stepped on a rotten piece of ice and fell into'about eight feet of water. He hung onto the edge of the ice un- ctil Cronin managed to drag him from the water. Col. Geo. Drew Received Acclamation Simcoe - East on Tuesday gave .Lieut,Col. George A. Drew, leader of the Provincial Conservative party, an acclamation. When nominations clos­ ed his was the only name presented and he was declared elected. Capt. W. J. Osborne Dempster of Toronto who threatened to oppose the Col. withdrew. Mayor James Mackie of Middland was also mentioned as a possible candidate but decided not to OBITUARY DEANERY A. Y. P. A. MET AT BLYTH 0 i- ■Dramatic Contest Is Planned At the monthly meeting of the Local Council of Huron Deanery A. Y. P. A. held at Blyth, Mr. Bert Mit­ chell was named Convener of Athlet­ ics for the Deanery. Miss Dotis Fells is chairman of a committee which will conduct a Dramatic Contest in April. It is planned to hold the semi-finals in Easter Week, and the finals a week later, * The Deanery A.Y.P./Y. Lenten Ser­ vice will be held at Clinton on Mar, 20th, v Local delegates who attended the Council meeting were Messrs. T. Simpson, B. Mitchell and E. O. Gal­ lagher, W, WAWANOSH MUTUAL ANNUAL Retiring Directors Re-Elected —Rate Reduced The annual meeting of the West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Company was held in Dungannon Friday afternoon. Donald McKay, president of the company for the past two years, occupied the chair. Bert Marsh gave the report of the audit­ ors, which showed the, company to be in good standing financially. Total cash receipts for the year amounted to $50,506.60, amount paid for fire losses, $21,320,00, total assets, $65,- 637.07, which includes bonds and de­ bentures amounting to $39,218.50, and cash in banks, $22,770.29. Number of policies in force at end of 1938, 4,205, net insurance in force $12,764,127.50. Beginning with January 1, 1939, the company’s rate of insurance which for some years had been $3.00 per thousand, was reduced to $2.50 per thousand. The three retiring directors, Robert Davidson, Wilfred McCarthy and Donald McKay, were re-elec.ted. Oth­ er directors of the company are Har­ vey D. Anderson, George M. Stuart, Ernest Ack'ert, George Sowerby, Ross McPhee, and Marvin McDowell, Following the meeting ..the direc­ tors met in the company’s office gigl elected the following officers: Pres­ ident, H. D. Anderson; vice-President G. M. Stuart; treasurer, Thomas Sto- thers; secretary, G. C. Treleaven; auditors, Bert Marsh, Donald Mc­ Lean. Curled at Fordwich One rink represented the local club at the Bonspiel at Fordwich on Mon­ day. J. Carr Jr„ J. Carr, Sr., J, A. Wilson, Ed. Small, skip. They won one game and lost two. Juveniles Won from Brussels The kids sponsored by the Lions Club in the J.O.H.A. took' on Brus-. seis here Tuesday night in a sudden­ death game for the right to play Lucknow for the group championship and won by a score of 5 - 1. The Young Lions are confident they will dispose of the Sepoy lads for the championship. Bride Showered The home of Mrs. Jack Temple­ man was the scene of a happy party on Wednesday night last week when a number of Mrs. Howard Bedford’s girl friends gathered in her honour. Mrs. Templeman and Wilma Brown acted as hostesses. The early part of the evening was spent at cards fol­ lowing which Mrs. Bedford was pre­ sented with a kitchen shower of green and cream enamel. A dainty lunch was served by the hostesses. Mrs. R. W. Greig Following a brief illness with pneu­ monia, Margaret Playfair Tait, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Tait, of Alvinston, Ont. passed away Thursday evening at the home of her son-in-law, Rev. J. F. Ander­ son, Wingham. Mrs. Greig was born in Galt on Oct. 14th, 1854, and spent her childhood years in Glencoe and Seaforth. On Feb. 5th, 1873, at Mit­ chell, she was married to R. W. Greig who predeceased, her six years ago.' For some years they made their home in Orangeville, later at Alliston and Barrie, and for over 40 years at Col­ lingwood, Ont. She leaves io mourn her loss, three daughters and four sons, Mrs. (Rev.) J. C. Hutton (Gama), Echo Bay, Ont., Edith Louise, at home; Mrs. (Rev.) J. F, Anderson (Margaret), of Wingham; Gordon and Roy, in Detroit, U.S.A.; Harvey in Regina, Sask., and Will, in Moosejaw, Sask. Leaving Wingham Saturday morn­ ing, the funeral was held to Trinity Church, Collingwood, of which the de­ ceased was a faithful and valued member. Rev, A. S. Kerr, pastor of the church, conducted the service, speaking earnestly of the beautiful Christian life, apj^Mpful influence of the one who was gone. Interment took place in the Collingwood Pres­ byterian Cemetery. Members of the Official Board of the Wingham Unit­ ed Church officiated as pallbearers at Wingham, and members of the Offic­ ial. Board, of Trinity United Church at Collingwood. Mr, Frank Howsony Mr, and Mrs, Benson Cruikshank, Mrs. Chas. Lloyd and Miss Caroline Wellwood represented the people of the Wingham United Church at the funeral, ,