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The Wingham Advance Times, 1933-02-16, Page 1Single Copies Five Cents With Which is Amalgamated The Gcirrie Vidette and Wroxeter .News.. BOTH SCHOOLS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Sig many conning: to take the Incas- lee that the Medical Health: Officer lras closed both the High School and Public School, until ` further notice. -The Public School was closed from Jan. 30 until Feb. 4th, and it was hoped that this precaution would stop the rapid spread of this disease. On Monday the IVIeclical Health Officer closed the High School and on Tuesday again closed the Public School. Judging by the number of -cases one 'would think that this epi. ¢lemic would have run its limit by now, but new cases are developing so rapidly that now both schools are closed: It is a long time since Wingham bas had such an epidemic of rneosles but this one has reached such pro-' ,portions that it would appear it is making up for Jost time.: Measles, although not a - serious thing, as a rule, can leave a child -with an after-effect that may become serious, so it behooves all who have cases to care for to exercise all care possible under the direction of pro - Tier medical authority. Valentine Tea Postponed. Due to the inclement .weather, the alentine Tea and Sale . of Baking /-which was to be held' last Saturday by the Ladies' Aid of. St. Andrew's, Church, was postponed, Died In Detroit Word was received in Belgrave of the sudden death in Detroit, from heart trouble, on Sunday, of Mrs, Joslin (Bella), sister of Ivlr. James -Gregg, of $engrave; She was in her .57th year, and left this section about years ago. Young Boy Has Heart Attack Marvin ,Brown, 15 -year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brown, taken ill 'with; the flu a week ago Monday, on Tuesday had ' a bad spell with his heart: He was a very sick boy last -week ancl, we are pleased to . report, that he is now on the road to recov- ery, doing as .well as can be expected. cinder the circumstances. St. Andrew's. W M.S. The February meeting of . St. An- ydrew's W. M. S. was held on Wed- nesday of last week with the presi- dent, Mrs. H. McGee, presiding. De- votional exercises were led by Mrs, <Rev.) MacLean and Miss latcl3urney, The topic for the day "Seven Seas of Service" was taken by Mrs. H. C. MacLean ,and Mrs. A. Carr gave a -paper on `Ruth' .from Women of the Bible. It was decided to have a mis- sionary book shelf and a number of books were donated for its beginning. Mrs. Nicholson was trade convenor of a social 'committee. The society acid meet with those of other denom- 'inafions for the World's Day of Pray - r, in March. WEDDINGS Brown - Ellis The marriage of Miss Moreen Bee- tha Ellis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, .John Ellis, of East Wawanosh, and Robert Adrian Brown, son of the late Mr, Adrian Brown and Mrs. Brown, of Los Angeles, California; took place in Sarnia at ten o'clock on Saturday, .February llth, , The Rev. Mr. ' Mc- Carthur performed the ceremony, Following a wedding trip, 'Mr.' and Mrs,' Brown will reside in Sarnia. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs.' rack McMichael is at present visiting friends in Toronto. Mr. Brodie of the Dominion Bank Staff, spent the week -end at his home in Sarnia, • Mrs, Earl Mills and. children,. Blyth, lee visiting at John E, Fells', Diag- onal Road. Mr, R. S, Hetherington spent the week -end in Toronto. On. Friday he attended the Osgoode Hall Annual Dance. Mrs, W. J., Greer. and Mrs. Wilbert Wellwood were in Clinton ort Tues- day, attending a meeting of the Wo- 1•nen's Missionary Society of Huron Presbyterial. Mrs. j, T;. Fells has returned from London where she was iii attendance on her son, Oliver, Who has been. `very ill for the past two weeks with ieuinatic fever. MANY VISIT SWINE CAR Many Prevented from Attending De- monstration by Storms Considering the bad weather, the attendance at the Swine Car demon., stration held on the C. N. R. tracks last Friday was well attended. The lectures given by those in charge proved most interesting and instrue-' tive, and it was too bad that the in- clement weather. prevented so ,many from. attending. There were three cars used by the exhibitors, a lecture car, a demonstration car, and a, car used for sleeping quarters, etc. The lectures given included hog- n:arlceting, grading . and parasites, al- so a talk on the brood sow. Feeding and breeding of pigs was another subject which was taken for discus- sion and those who attended were satisfied, that this demonstration is well worth : while, By this means a campaign to lin- prove and increase the bacon industry production in Ontario hasbeen given, new impetus' with the tour " of the Bacon Sow Train through the rural districts of the province. It is hoped. that this train which isin charge of R W. Wade, Livestock Commission- er for Ontario, will enlarge the inter- est of the farmers at the points vis- ited through lectures and the sale of good type bred bacon sowsand some boars. Forty-five stops are be- ing made throughout Ontario and it is anticipated that from 150 to 200. sows will be distributed from the train includes a considerable number which were selected from car -lot en- tries and pen entries at the Royal Winter Fair. The, train provides an excellent medium for securing select bacon stock of the highest quality at a very moderate price. Attended Funeral of Nephew ' Mr. R. J. McKenzie was in Lon- don this week attending the funeral of his nephew, the late Clifford D. McKenzie. The late Mr. McKenzie was born in Wingham and was in his 38th year. Mr. McKenzie wag en- joying good health until a week be- fore his death when he contracted a septic sore throat. Women's Institute Meet Feb. 23rd The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held ha the Council Chamber on .Thurs- day, Feb. 23rd, at 2.80 o'clock, Mrs. R. Laidlaw drill take the topic for the day. Music will be given by Mr, G. Smith, Misses Carr and Peter - man and Mrs. D. Geddes. Hostesses of the meeting are Mrs. J, J. Moffatt, Miss Mary Weir, Mrs. D. Geddes, Mrs. W. J. Currie and Mrs. Thomas Jackson. Roll call, A Valentine verse. Lunch served. Everybody welcome. Firemen Have, Two Calls The fire siren called the firemen to duty last Thursday morning when a fire broke out at Ramsay's chopping mill, It appears that the water pip es at the mill were frozen and in thawing the pipes out a fire was started, The firemen made .a quick response and extinguished the blaze which had made but little headway, and dicl very little damage. Friday noon the brigade had another call, this time to a chimney fire at Mrs, Murchison's on Edward Street. No damage resulted as the chininey burn- ed itself out. TRIPLE V CLASS CONDUCT SERVICE In the 'absence of the pastor Rev, L. H. Currie, the Triple V Bible Class conducted the .evening's service in the Wingharn United Church on Sunday. Six members of the class along with their teacher, 1VIr,' E, 5. Copeland, occupied seats on the plat- form, all of whole took some part in the service. The address of the ev- ening was delivered by Mr, Norman Hall, who chose as his subject "Edu- cation" and emphasized its import- ance, both spiritual and nt.ental. At the close of the . service Mr, Copeland spoke briefly on the aims of the class. The choir seats were filled by members of •-the class, • with the re- mainder of the young men occupying the centre pews of the church. At the morning service Mr, J. H. Hopper had charge and delivered an excellent address on "Prayer." WINGH,A M, ONTARIO, THURSDAY FEPRUARY lGth, 1933 LOCAL EONSPEIL SCORE BY GAMES The l3onspeil staged by the local Curling Club was carried off success- fitlly with an entry of 17 rinks. Ow- ing to thestormy weather there were numerous defaults as the visitors were anxious to get home before the roads were blocked, The scores in each event were as follows Trophy Event Preliminary Ingles,: Belmore 9 Elliott, Wing, ,7 First Round, Ingles 10 Smith, 'Walk. . ..... 6 Wilson, Wing. -10 Nash, Wing. ,.....8 Rae, Wing, 14 Edgar, Wrox, 12 Currie, Wing, ,12 Spero, Kinear: 10 Ritz, Chatsw'th 14 Murray, Wing.. 10 Vandrick, List. 11 Gibson, Wing. -7 Carr, Wingharn 14 Ifty, Palmer, .,10 Davidson Win, 12 Small, Wing. _1.9 Second Round Wilson 11 Ingles 8 Rae `• '14 Carr 12 Fitz 13 Vandrick 8 Carr 11 Small 7 Semi.-Finani Wilson 10 Rae 8 Ritz 11 Carr 7 Final J. L. Minogan N. McLean J. Dudgeon H. Ross H. Walker W. G. Gray B. Ritz, skip ......14 A. Wilson, sk. Second Event First Round Elliott won by default from .Smith. Edgar 12 Nash ._ 7 Murray Gibson 11 May - 6 Second Round Currie, a bye. Ingles 14 Elliott 9 Edgar 9 Murray 6. Davidson 10 Gibson 9 Small won by default from Vand- rick. Third Round Currie „..,.11 Rae 7 Edgar ......10 Elliott 8 Davidson 11 Small ..... ________9 Carr, a bye, Semi -Final Currie 6 Edgar ....-...4 Davidson .................14 Carr ,,.-_.-..:..._.....12 Final Mr. Evans Mr .Muir W. Monk L. Hupfer Dr. A. W. Irwin G. McEwen F. Davidson, sk 14 A. Edgar, sk. ...8 Special Event First Round Vandrick, May, Spero and Smith defaulted, advancing Nash and Mur- ray to the semi -finals - Semi -Final Gibson12 Nash 9 Small. 14 Murray 7 1VIr. Wismer A. Carruthers J. 11tcKibbon H. Gibson, sk, Final G. Godkin W. McKague W. Booth 9 E. Small, sk, .....7 Dance in Armouries Friday Night A Dance will be held in the Ar ntottries Friday night this, week, un- der the auspices' of the Badminton Club. Tickets may be eecured from members or at the door. _ Admission 50c per person. Lunch served. Jacl Carr's Orchestra will furnish the nu sic. w LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING Treasurer 'Reports .a. Substantial Balance on Hand ` The annual ne eetin of the e Wing - hath Chamber of Commerce was held in. the Council Chamber with only a small percentage of " the members present. The President; Mr. E. Copeland, in the chair, called for thth reports of -e various committee who outlined their activities dune the past year. In the absence of the Treasure Mr. C, P. Smith, the 4eport was giv en by his successor, Mr. Geo. Smith which showed a balance on Band i the general fund of $374.96. Of thi amount $300.00 is set aside for th X -Ray Fund. In the Christmas Tre Fined after outstanding cheques ar paid, there is a balance of $98.04, I regards to the Christmas Tree fund Mr: Herb, Campbell, chairman of th committee, stated that since Christ utas 'he had spent- some of the money on worthy cases, after. investigation Mr. Gen, Henderson, one of th prize winners of the Calf Club, upon sored by the Chamber of Comtnerce and the Fall Fair, was present:: and gave a concise report of his trip to he Royal Winter Fair at Toronto nd entertainment while -there. The election of officers ,resulted in 11 the officers being re-elected with lie exception of the Treasurer, Mr, C. P. Smith, who, on. account of be- ngaway several months of each ear, on his own request, was replace d by Mr. Geo. Smith, The execu- ive to'select the coun;cillois for the various wards. Mayor Willis reported that at pre- ent only 14 families were on relief nd asked for the co-operation of the harnber of 'Commerce, A letter.was received from the own Clerk requesting that the haniber of Commerce co-operate ith the Women'sInstitute and con- uct a campaign for the gathering of sed clothing for relief : urposes- The eeling of .the -meetingswas that the xecutive should look into the mat- er and co-operate if they see fit. A request from the Horticultural ociety was received asking that the hamber of Commerce assist in rads ng the money to put the new park .shape. It was decided that they ould .assume no financial- responsi- lity in this matter as a body. $ bscriptians $ Oil Per heart HURON AND BRUCE FORINT THREE SEATS Latest reports re the Ontario Gov- ernments redistribution bill ire tlaat. the redaction will be 24 seats. The present Hpuse has a .membership of 112. Subject to revision bythe House Committee the ridings which will he affected in this part of the country S, are. North Htiron South Huron, e North Bruce and Smith Bruce, which s, will be cut so that these ridings will g be represented by three members in place of four. Speculation as to. just r, how the division will be made has - everybody.guessing, , Here is our forecast. Put it to one n side and when the bill is presented, s check it up. e South Huron. will comprise all the e towns and townships that are at pre - e scnt, in this riding and in.addition, n Grey, Colborne and Goderich town, The New riding will comprise part, e of Huron and : Bruce, and will be composed of the following municipal- ities which gave the following ma- • jonties at the last Federal election e Conservative, 'Howick7l, Turnberry - 77, Morris ;104, East Wawanosh 21, West Wawanosh 5, Blyth 42, Wing - ham 275,' Culross 104, Huron 99, Rip- ley 9, Teeswater 24, total conservative majorities 831; Liberal, Ashfield. 43, Brussels 40, Carrick 302, Kinloss 82, Lucknow 54, Mildmay 62, Kincardine town 26, Total Liberal majorities 609 --Balance in favor of the Conserva- tives 222. a a t 1 y e s a C T C w d f E t S C i in w bi Another Men's Cribbage Tourney Cribbage is becoming a very pop- ular game here and it has been de- cided to hold another tournament next Tuesday evening, February 21, at the Armouries. All cribbage play- ers are invited. The play will start sharp at 8 p.m., so be on, time and do not hold up the play. - j W. BRUCE COUNTY L. 0. L. MEETS The West Bruce County L. O. L. met in Ripley Orange Hall on Tues - s clay, •Feb 7th, County Master Win. Haldenby. presiding, • The County Master gave a splendid address on, his work done throughout the year, although passing through a year of great depression West Bruce is still holding its •own, Amberley L. O. L. 1828 havixsg thirteen initiations last year. The County Master called Past County Master Wm.' l'.mmerton to conduct the election of officers fcir the year 1933. a. The elections resulted as follows: County Master — Wm. Haldenby, Holyrood, County Deputy Wm, Adair, Kin- cardine, ` County Chaplain Ben Logan, of Ripley. County Rec. Sec. -- C, E. McDon- agh, Zioii. County Fits. Sec. -- Lloyd Bell, of 1-[uron. County Treasurer --- Flank Grah-, Will Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Pugh, hope to celebrate their Golden Wedding- An- niveesary on Tuesday, Feb, 4'1983. They were married at Ripley by the late Rev, R., Paul, fatherof the bride, Me Feb. 21, 1883.' They, 'will be at home to meet their Weeds frons 3 to 6 in the afternoon and front 8 to 10 in ,the evening. Banks of Michigan Close for 8 Days; Five hundred and thirty State and National banks in Michigan will re- main closed for eight days to pro- tect more than $1,500,000,000 in de- posits, while State, Federal and pri- vate agencies attempt a drastic rear- gaeization of the State's financial system. A population' of, 5,000,000 factory workers,:mechanics, mercllahts and farmers awoke Tuesday to find that a : sweepnig bank moratorium had keen declared in the night by Gover- nor William A. Comstock, The order, unprecedented in the history of the United States, came at the conclusion of a dramatic. ses- session in which the governor and his, Advisers were vigorously urged by Federal banking authorities to pro- tect the foundation of the banking system by giving time to the bank- ers ,to reconstrnc.t and 'stabilize their pcsitiott. alp, Bethel, lst Lecturer — Earl Hodgens, of Holyrood. 2nd Lecturer — Jack McDonagh, Maple_ Grove. 'Marshall --- .. P . Carter, Lucknow. The County recommended Lutis- t -low as a suitable village for a 12th of July Celebration in 1934; .The county of West Bruce last year gave its promise to North Huron to help them all they could with their cele- bration this year in Brttssels, The Septi -County meets in Bethel Orange Hall the third "Wednesday in June, nee o one riding.', Bruce will form EASTERN STAR ENJOY EUCHRE Following the regular meeting in the lodge room the Huron Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held a Eu- chre with thirteen tables in attend- ance. The winners were, for the lad- ies, Mrs. D. Benedict, and for the men Mr. W. Phair. Following the play the ladies of the society served a dainty lunch. OBITUARY Fred Logan A gloom was cast over the com- munity when it became known that Fred Logan, son of Mr. and MI's. Bred Logan, of near Belgrave, had passed. away. Fred, who was twenty- two years of age, contracted the .flu, and later complication set in and in spite of" medical aid he passed away Wednesday afternoon. The funeral was held from St. Augustine Church on Saturday morning. Six young men, Maurice and John Leitch, John Stewart, Mel Keating, Harvey Cook and Jim McCallum, acted as pall- bearers. He is survived by his par- ents and two brothers, Clayton and Clifford, to whom the sympathy of friends is, extended in their bereave- ment. Schools Closed The High and Public Schools of Wingliatn are closed until further no- tice. Dr. R. L. Stewart, M.H.O. Isard's Sale One Thousand Dollars worth of Men's and Boys' Shoes and Rubbers c being sold ,at wholesale prices, at Is- t ard's Men's Wear Store. Public. Library Closed ANNUAL MEETING OF WAWANOSH INS. CO. Many Fixes Last Year: Claims Were Larger Than. Usual The 55th annual meeting e of tlt W. Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Co. was held, at Dungannon Friday afternoon. Charles Hewitt, thep res- ident, occupied the chair while the secretary, G. E. Treleaven, read the minutes. Bert Marsh, one of the aud- itors, gave a summary of the financ- ial standing. The net risks in force at the end of 19$2 were 5002. The amount of insurance carried is $16,- 145,641. Total amount of loss clairns paid in 1932 was $70,946.00. This am- ount covered the losses paid for 20 barns with contents, and twelve hous- es,`besides a number of miscellaneous claims, ,Because the loss claims were unusually heavy, the policy -holders were urged to use greater precautions in order to avoid fires. Charles Hewitt, Tim Griffin and Robert Davidson v*ere the three dor ectors to retire at this meeting. Each of them were nominated for re-el- ection. . There was opposition in each case, Dan, McKay, Ripley, Frank Johnston, Ashfield, and John A. Johnston, A shfield, also being nominated. The election resulted•as follows: Dan McKay, Tim Griffin and Robert Davidson. At a short meeting of the directors Robert Davidson was elected Presi- dent. Tried Music Examination The Conservatory of Music Exam- inations in 'Intermediate Counter - Point were held in Clinton last week. Two local music students, Miss Tena Reid and Clifton Ireland, tried these examinations. Lucknow and Belgra'g e Ministers to Preach Here Rev. Mr. Tucker, of Lucknow, will occupy the pulpit of the United Church on Sunday morning and Rev. Mr. Grant, of Belgrave will have charge of the evening service. Operated on for Appendicitis On Friday Mr. John McCallum of Belgrave was taken sick and on Sat urday it was found necessary for him to undergo an operation for appendi- citis. We are pleased to report that he is making satisfactory progress. Former Resident Passes in. Flint James Cassels, a former Wingharn resident, died at Flint, Michigan, on Sunday. Born on the Belgrave road, just outside of Wingharn, he left here some 40 years ago. Mr. Robt. Golley, of Morris, went to Flint to attend the funeral. Cold of Last Week Was General After an unusually mild January the cold wave which passed over On- tario last week seems 19 :have spent itself. The thermometer here was re- ported to have registered as low as 14 below zero. The wind which was very strong blocked the roads and made travel most difficult. The roads south of Orangeville were open at all tithes throughout the storm but in this section and on the highway to Owen Sound the highways were blocked ,from last Wednesday until Tuesday morning of this week. In eastern Ontario they also had onsiderable snow but the tempera - ere dropped to 20 below zero, IVith the, low ternperature and high tivincl here many persons suffered rom frost bite but no serious cases The Public Library will be closed v until next Monday 011 account of the Measles. Any books that you may wish to return may be Left with the I OPENS TO -DAY 1 Ontario Cabinet met Saturday to consider legislation t in o far the opening of the House an Wed- nesday. The speech from the throne wars under review, and it is expected it will forecast atnenchnent to the Moretoroum 'Act, a new redistribu- tioni.bill to reduce representation in the Legislature frim 112 to less -than 10:'ni�embers; einendmcnts to the Civ- il Service Act attcl; Boiler Inspection Act, ;1nnounceincnt will also be made, it is, belic�i;ed, of the intended retrenchment in expenditure, - '`1'hi� openitisr by 'the new I.,icut0n- ant -Governor, Cola Herbert A, Bruce Will. be enc of-, the moat: brilliant ev- eltts in the history of the ,province, The 'usual ceremonies will be carried out with booming guns and the guard of honour'. NI. reported, ONT. LEGISLATURE Town Clerk, W. A, Galbraith, Attending .Meeting in Montreal Rev. Kenneth MacLean, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, went to Montreal on Tuesday to at- tend e meeting of the Senate of the Montreal Presbyterian College. A story is told of a negro preach- er who prayed earnestly that his col- ored brethren might be preserved front what he called their ."upsettin' sins," "I3 e said x," c to e of his friends at the close of themeeting, "you ain't got do hang of dat ar, word, It's 'es seltin', not 'upsettitt'," "firuddcr," replied the preacher, "if lot's so, it's so, ''Birt I was a prayin' dei Lord to: save us from. de sin of. intoxication, and if dat ar ain't a up - satin sin, I clunno what atm," WAWWANOSH FARM. ERS' CLUB HOLD SOCIAL EVENING A: social evening seas held in Cur ries School ]-i nusc. on the 12th of: East Wawanosh by the Wawanosh Farmers' Club', The attendance was very good and all enjoyed the even- ing's entertainment and speeches. The President of the Club, William. Wellings, occupied the chair and In- troduced n- troduce l the program which'included. a whistling solo by Mrs. •Harodl Cur- rie, and month organ selections by George Carter;' Peter W. Scott, the Reeve of 'East Wawanosh, and I; J. Wright, Reeve of Turnberry, were present and.spoke of the work of the County Council,' and the workings of the committees.: They also explained what they had., done at County Council to lower the cost of administration. R. 3. Scott, President of the Unit- ed Fanners' of Ontario, gave a talk on present conditions and' how the inflation of our currency would give temporary relief to the taxpayers un- til a"new' social system can be plan- ned by a committee which will have to be international. Following, the program the ladies of the club served a delightful lunch and a social half hour was enjoyed. Isard's For Bargains Work Clothing at cut prices:. Strong -wearing Overalls and Smock. Suit for $1.95, Fingers Lacerated Nelson Seip, of Howick, met with. an accident at: his hone on Friday evening. While engaged at cutting, timber with a rip saw run by a gas - ohne engine, the saw got hold of his mitt and lacerated three fingers bac;- 1y. Mrs. Harold Hooper, of Howick,. slipped while engaged at milking and fractured her ankle. OBITUARY John Anderson The death of John Anderson, John St., on Friday last, was a shock to this community. On Friday the pre- vicus week he received a small scratch on his little finger, and the: following day the hand became: swot- len. and sore, blood-poinsoning have ing set it. For a few days he ap- peared to be recovering, but the pois- on had much such headway that he passed away. Mr. Anderson was in,` his 71st year and was born in the Township of Turnberry- As a young man •of 23 he went to Arcola, Sask., and took, up farming. In 1898 he came back and married Alice Mc- Leod. They returned to Arcola and continued' to reside there until 1912, when they returned to Wingham where they have since resided.' Mr. Anderson was a Liberal in politics and a Presbyterian in religion. He leaves to mourn his loss, be- sides his wife, one daughter, Mrs. A. T. McKinney, of Sarnia, and two sis- ters, Mrs. J. Currie and Miss Mar- rgaret Anderson, of Wingharn,' also two brothers, Adam, of Toronto, and William, of Arcola, Sask, A very largely attended funeral was held at St- Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Monday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev. K. MacLean. The Pallbearers were three ritemebers of the Session,, of which deceasecltvas a member: Har- ry McGee, H. 11. Elliott, 3. E. Ho - mutts and Geo. Wilson, John Tervit and J. Nicholson, Interment was made in \Vonghant Cemetery, Dr. 5, A. McNaughton i)r. John A. McNaughton, Brussels, cne of Huron County's oldest and best-known physkiciane, died at his hcnte following a Short illness. De- ceased, who was in his 78th year, was born on the 10th concession of. Grey Township, a s0ti of the late Robert anti, Mrs. McNaughton, rw.�ho were among the earlieet pioneers in this district; Follonwiit;e graduation the doctor started practicing in. Brussels over 50 years ago and with the exception of a short time spent itt� Lnndcn -and Fordwich continued to live in Bras- sets ever since, looking after his prac- tice until li week:` prior to ° his death, Besides his wife, who was formerly Miss Annie Brett, of Seafroth, he is survived by one daughter, Mies Flor•� 01100, at Borne, Mrs, Addison 'Taylor, of the ninth eonc:eession of Grey, is sister.