Newspaper Clippings - Book # 4 - Section 7

Keith Thompson, Clayton, Ontario - 9 Jan. 2001

Almonte Presbyterian Church was the setting for the candlelight wedding of Miss Margaret Ellen More and John Andrew Cochran. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. More and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton B. Cochran, all of Almonte. Baskets of red peonies and white spirea decorated the church for the 7 p.m. ceremony at which Rev. James M. Ritchie officiated and Mrs. Russell Cochran was organist. Mrs. James M. Ritchie was soloist. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by her sister, Mrs. Edward Middleton as matron of honor. Miss Carmel and Miss Isobel More, also sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids. Mr. Brian Middleton was best man and the ushers were Mr. James Cochran, brother of the groom and Mr. Edward Middleton. The bride wore a floor length gown with chapel train of white peau de soje with lace appliqués outlining the style of the full redingote skirt and Sabrina neck line. Her chapel length veil of silk illusion appliquéd with tiny pearls was held by a crown of pearls with iridescent droplets. She wore a single strand of pearls, the gift of the groom and carried a bouquet of pink sweetheart roses and stephanotis. Her attendants wore street length blue sheath dresses with full organza overskirts with white accessories and carried silk lace fans decorated with tiny white and pink rosebuds. Following the reception in the church hall, the couple left on a honeymoon trip to Lake Placid, Quebec City and other points. For traveling, the bride chose a powder blue cotton suit with black nylon accessories and a corsage of pink tea roses accent ensemble. The couple will reside near Almonte. Among those who entertained for Miss More prior to her marriage were Mrs. J. Brown and Miss Patricia of Almonte, Mrs. Rodger Thompson of Ottawa and Mrs. Stuart Hudson and Mrs. Graham Hudson of Kinburn.

One of the older residents of the Rosetta community in the person of James Thompson passed away in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, Sunday, July 26th, 1959, following a lengthy illness. The deceased was born September 23rd, 1875, in Lanark Township, a son of John Thompson and his wife, Mary Jane Bain. With the exception, of brief periods of time in the western provinces in his youth, Mr. Thompson's entire life was lived in this district. In 1907 he was united in marriage to Euphemia Rintoul of Darling Township who, predeceased him the following year. In 1911 he was united in marriage to Carrie Elizabeth Rodger of Lanark Township who predeceased him, Jan. 2, 1945. He is survived by one son, Ronald and one sister, Edith, Mrs. David Munro, of Ramsay Township. Deceased brothers and sisters were, Martha Jane, Thomas, Daniel, John, all of Lanark Township; Laura, Mrs. James Affleck, of Naseby, Sask.; Hilton Howard of Ramsay Township and Welland of Birch Hills, Sask. The late Mr. Thompson was, active in church and community life as long as his health permitted and also in the sunset years took a deep interest in events. The funeral service was Tuesday, July 28th from Young's Funeral Home, Lanark, to Rosetta United Church. Rev. W. D. Reid of Carleton Place and former pastor on this charge conducted the service. Interment was in Rosetta Cemetery. The pallbearers were six neighbors, Charles Pretty. John Rodger, Joseph Tennant, Maynard McIntosh, Graydon, Arnott and Bert Thompson. Numerous in memoriam donations were received in aid of the British and Foreign Bible Society and the Almonte General Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lawson entertained a number of friends and not relatives on Saturday evening in honour of Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart's twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The evening was spent playing progressive euchre after which a square was danced by the bride and groom of 25 years, their four children and bridesmaid and groomsman, Mrs. Wm. Lawson and Mr. Mac Stewart of Almonte. The groomsman then read an address and the couple were presented with a handsome studio couch. Mr. Stewart expressed his thanks on behalf of his wife in a few well-chosen words.

Walter L. Belton, news reporter and columnist for the Daily Graphic and The Manitoba Leader for the past six years, died unexpectedly in Portage General Hospital. He was 79 years of age. Mr. Belton, who had been his usual health, was taken suddenly ill and his death came as shock to family, friends and associates. Born in Clayton, Mr. Belton spent his boyhood in Almonte. As a young man he clerked in a general store before entering into that business for himself. Mr. Belton went west in 1908 after fire had destroyed his business here and he became editor of the Neepawa Register, a weekly newspaper, that same year. He remained with The Register until 1920 when he took up farming in the Neepawa district. He re-entered the newspaper field in 1948 following the death of his wife, and joined the staff of The Gladstone Age Press. In May 1953, Mr. Belton joined the staff of The Daily Graphic and The Manitoba Leader at Portage la Prairie, and remained with both the daily and weekly field until the time of his death. Mr. Belton was best known for his regular column, "A Critic' Comment," which he began in 1934 for the Gladstone newspaper while he was still on the farm. At one time, his column was carried regularly by 16 weekly newspapers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Mr. Belton had many interests in life, ranging from the church to politics. He saw the beginning and was closely associated with the development of the United Farmers of Manitoba and the Progressive political party, an agricultural movement. He also saw the beginning of the remarkable development of the western grain pool. Mr. Belton was keenly interested in the political life of the coun - (continued on page eight)

At his home, Franktown Road Carleton Place, on Sunday, February 14, 1960, Benjamin Franklin James, son of the late William H. James and Eleanor Ennis, brother of Sarah James, Carleton Place, in his 87th year. Resting at Patterson and Son Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place. Funeral service in St. James Anglican Church on Wednesday, February 17, at 2.30 p.m. Interment in St. George's cemetery, Clayton, Ont.

Miss May Rothwell who in the winter months conducts services in vacant rural Parishes of the Anglican Church in the Prairie Provinces of the Canadian west, and in the summer does S. S. caravan work and who is going now to Cherry Point, diocese of Caledonia in North Eastern British Columbia to take charge of the mission, gave the sermon in St. George's Anglican Church on Sunday morning and told of her work which reaches isolated people. She is familiar with most of the province of Manitoba and the dioceses of Brandon, and Rupert's Land and is doing a real fine piece of work in places where there is no resident clergyman. Her message was especially appropriate for children's day and the Sunday School scholars were present for the service. Miss Rothwell is visiting relatives in Clayton and Innisville, and was the guest of Misses Eleanor and Mary Stewart. She left on Monday by CPR from 0ttawa, to go to her new work. The nearest railroad station is Dawson Creek, B.C.

The death occurred in Toronto on Monday, May fourth of Olive I. Pattie, widow of Mr. Matthew Robert MacFarlane, formerly of Carleton Place and Almonte. The late Mrs. MacFarlane was born in Carleton Place, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pattie, who were among the best known residents in Carleton, Place. Following her marriage in Carleton Place to Mr. M. R. MacFarlane of Carleton Place, the couple moved to Almonte where the latter operated his own drug store business for many years, later moving to Toronto where he held the position of Registrar of the Ontario College, of Pharmacy until his death sixteen years ago. She is survived by one daughter, (Eileen) Mrs. H. L. Hart of Toronto; Mr. Allan MacFarlane of Detroit and Dr. Oliver MacFarlane of Ottawa, and two brothers, Mr. W. P. Pattie, and Mr. Carleton Pattie, both of Carleton Place. The body rested at the Humphrey Funeral Rome and Chapel Limited, Toronto, and following the service there on Tuesday afternoon at one-thirty, it was brought to the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home in Almonte when the funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, May 6th at two o'clock with interment at the Auld Kirk cemetery.

Mrs. C. R. MacDowall, a native of Almonte and latterly a resident of Carleton Place died in Carleton Place Memorial Hospital on Monday morning, Oct. 19th. She had suffered a stroke at her residence on Victoria Street, Sunday afternoon. The former Marjorie Isabel Scott, she was born in Almonte, daughter of the late W. E. Scott and his wife, the former Effie James. She was educated at Almonte and at Queen's University. She was married to Dr. MacDowall in Almonte in June 1932, and they lived here where Dr. MacDowall opened a practice until1942 when they moved to Carleton Place. Mrs. MacDowall was a member of Memorial Park United Church. Her chief interest was in the work of the Women's, Hospital Auxiliary and she was prominently associated with the Mississippi Golf Club and the Curling Club. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Pamela, a nurse-in training at Kingston and a brother, A. E. Scott of Ottawa. The body was at the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Almonte, where the funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H. W. Giffin officiated. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

Mr. Thos. E. Rath passed away in the London Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 18th at the age of 75 years, following an illness of three weeks. Born at Boyd's Settlement, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rath. He was educated in Boyd's school and when a young man joined the maintenance-of -way staff of the C.P.R. where he served for many years as section boss. He leaves his wife and a family of nine, six sons and three daughters. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. R. Pelletier and Mrs. John R. McIntosh of Almonte. The funeral service was held on Saturday, Feb. 20th at 2 p.m. and burial was in London. Among those who attended the funeral were Mrs. Pelletier and Mrs. McIntosh, Russell McIntosh, Wm. McIntosh, Mrs. Jas. Reid of Carleton Place and Mr. Herb Rath of Clayton.

On Thursday morning last, at the home of her daughter, death came peacefully to a highly respected and esteemed resident in the person of Mrs. Oswald Bowland, at the age of 88 years. She was the former Alvina Bernice Hudson, daughter of the late John Hudson and Alice Checkley, and was born at Antrim. She attended Almonte High School, later teaching in that area. She was married to the late Mr. Oswald Bowland in St. Paul's Anglican Church at Almonte where she had been a faithful member of the choir. They farmed on the Bowland homestead near Clayton, in Ramsay Township, for several years then moved to Ottawa and about twenty years ago went to Cobden to reside. Mr. Bowland, died in January 1942. Mrs. Bowland leaves to mourn her loss, two daughters, Mrs. Roy Lester, (Edna Irene); Mrs. Nigel B. F. Cobb (Marguerite); and one son, Reginald, all of Cobden. Three sisters and one brother predeceased her. She was a devout Anglican, a lifelong member of the Women's Auxiliary and the Ladies' Guild and was the first president of the Clayton Branch of the W.I. Service was held on Saturday afternoon from the Fraser-Morris Funeral Home to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Cobden with the rector, Rev. C. C. Watson officiating. Pallbearers were Messrs. Mansel Hill, Jack Purcell, Donald Whillans, Sam Edwards, Harry Hill and Edgar Bowland. Friends and relatives attended from a distance and there were many beautiful floral tributes. Burial took place in St. George's Anglican Cemetery at Clayton.

Mrs. James Brown and Miss Patricia entertained at their home, Strathburn Farm, in honour of Miss Margaret More, bride-elect. Miss Joanna Munro brought in a shower of miscellaneous gifts and presented them to Margaret, who expressed her thanks to the assembled guests. The hostess was, assisted in serving lunch by, friends of the bride-elect.

On Tuesday, October 6th, at 2.30 p.m., the funeral service of Mrs. Margaret Catherine (McMunn) Rath was held in St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton with Rev. M. F. Oldham, the rector, officiating. Former rectors of St. George's assisting were, The Rev. Canon J. W. R. Meakin of Almonte; Rev. Canon C. L. G. Bruce of Ottawa, who delivered the address, and Rev. Edwin Allsopp of Ottawa, Rev., Belford of Hazeldean was present. Interment was in St. George's Cemetery, Clayton. The Rev. and Mrs. Weegar of Carleton Plate visited with the family during the evening. Mrs. Rath died Saturday, October 3rd at the home of her son on the 2nd concession of Ramsay, following a short illness. She was 94 years of age and was the widow of the late James Rath and the daughter of the late Henry and Ann McMunn, whose residence was on the 5th concession of Ramsay. She was married June 11, 1889 in Grace Anglican Church, Clayton. She is survived by one son, Herbert, and four daughters, Mrs. Charles McKnight, Chapleau; Mrs. Gosbee, Fort Pierce, Florida; Mrs. Fraser McMunn, Stittsville and Mrs. Ed. Sadler, Carleton Place. There are fourteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. There were many floral tributes, including pieces from the North Lanark District W.I. and B. A. Thurston and staff, Almonte. Mrs. Rath was a member of St. George's Anglican Church and was active in church organizations. She was one of the first members of the Clayton Women's Institute and had been honored by a life membership. Pallbearers were six grandsons, James, Elmer, Clare and Raymond Rath, Keith McKnight of Chapleau and Ronald McMunn of Stittsville. Honorary pallbearers were William Rath, of Ottawa; Wilfred Halpenny, James Richards and Edgar Hudson of Clayton; Thomas A. McMunn of Carleton Place and Thomas E. McMunn of Lansdowne, Ont.

A farmer in the Finch area for more than 40 years. Donald McIntosh died Wednesday in the Almonte Hospital after a long illness. He was 84. In his early years, Mr. McIntosh also farmed in Ramsay township. He attended Almonte United Church. Born in Poland, Ont., son of the late John McIntosh and Mary Watt he was married in Blakeney, in 1898 to the former Mary Miller, who survives. Mr. McIntosh leaves five sons, Thadeus Edwin. Chesterville; Donald Cowan of Brockville; John Leonard of Avonmore; George Harvey, Kingston and Lawrence Ross of Ottawa; three daughters, Mrs. W. D. McEwen (Effie) of Kingston; Mrs. F. Hough (Eileen), Brighton, Ont., and Mrs. M. Willison (Mary) of Elliot Lake; and two brothers, John of Almonte and Harry of Perth. There are 25 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. The body was at Comba's Funeral Home, Almonte, from where the service was held in Almonte United Church, Saturday at 2.30 p.m. Rev. J. R. Anderson officiated. Interment was in Clayton United Cemetery.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Oswald Bowland (Alvina B. Hudson) was held on Saturday afternoon in Cobden and the, remains were brought here for interment in St. George's Anglican cemetery. The rector, pallbearers and members of her family were taken into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hudson and served supper before returning home to Cobden. Mrs. Bowland was a resident of this district for some time and was highly respected. A number of relatives and friends attended the burial service.

DRYNAN - We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our neighbors and friends for their gifts of flowers, fruit, candy, cards and letters while we were patients in Ottawa Civic and Almonte hospitals. Special thanks to Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Sproule and the nursing staff in the hospitals and to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Stanley.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Drynan.

McINTOSH - LAROCQUE

Mr. and Mrs. Dave McIntosh wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Linda (McIntosh) to Wilfred Rudolph Larocque, son of Mrs. Marcel Rivard and Mr. Rivard of Ottawa. The wedding will take place on Saturday, June 15, 1963, at 3 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, Almonte.

KELLOUGH - JAMES

Mr. and Mrs. J. Victor Kellough announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Carol Victoria Pauline (Kellough) to William Ronald James, Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. James. The marriage will take place on Sat. Apr 13, 1963.

The marriage of Miss Margaret Helen Closs and Mr. Robert Edward Gordon Gillan was solemnized in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte, on Saturday, July 3. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Closs, RR 2, Almonte, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Welland Gillan, RR 4, Pakenham. Rev. H. Ploughman officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Miss Susan Winslow-Spragge was organist. Given in marriage by her cousin, Mr. Allan Symington of Carleton Place the bride was attended by Mrs. Joan Command, of Streetsville, as matron of honor. Mr. Art Higginson of Pakenham was best man. The usher was Mr. Frank Gillan, brother of the groom. The bride wore a street-length gown of white nylon over taffeta with fitted bodice and lily point sleeves. The skirt featured lace panels down the front. The neckline was trimmed with lace. A rhinestone and pearl tiara held her veil of nylon net in place. Her pearl earrings were a gift of the groom. She carried a nosegay of red roses, baby mums and maidenhair fern. The matron of honour wore a street-length dress of shrimp taffeta. Her headpiece of shrimp nylon net was held in place with a pillbox trimmed with shrimp taffeta and pearls. She wore white accessories and carried a bouquet of white Shasta daisies. The wedding party visited with the bride's father who was a patient in the Almonte Hospital following an accident. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents where a dainty buffet lunch was served to relatives and friends. Later the couple left on a honeymoon trip to Algonquin Park and other points in the Muskoka district. To travel the bride wore a green linen suit with white accessories. On their return they will reside on the groom's farm, R.R. 4, Pakenham.

KILLEEN - Maurice and Dorothy (nee Drynan) are happy to announce the birth of their son, Dwayne Angus, 8 lbs., 1 ounce, on Saturday, June 3rd, 1967, at Almonte General Hospital.

Miss Dora Lynn Savela and Geoffrey Kenneth Meakin were married Saturday, October 8th, in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Sault Ste. Marie. Canon J. W. R. Meakin of Ottawa, the groom's father, performed the ceremony, assisted by his son, Rev. J. A. Meakin and Rev. D. Landon, the rector of the church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Savela, 42 Laurentian Drive, Sault Ste. Marie. Miss Savela graduated from North Bay Teachers' College in 1965. The groom is a 1963 graduate of the Ontario Forest Rangers School. The bride was attired in a formal gown of peau de soie appliquéd with Austrian guipure lace and styled with a cathedral train. A pillbox appliquéd in lace held her illusion veil and she carried pink roses. The maid of honour was Miss Donna Mattioli. Miss Mary Ellen Thompson, of Sault Ste. Marie, Miss Lois Weldon of Cardinal, Miss Margaret Thompson of Montreal, all cousins of the bride, and Miss Judy Savela, the bride's sister, were bridesmaids. Miss Susan Meakin of Toronto, niece of the groom, was flower girl. The attendants were gowned in emerald peau de sole and guipure lace dresses. They wore lace headbands with emerald leaves and pearls and carried yellow carnations. The groom's brother, Don Meakin of Ottawa was best man. Ian Valentine, G. W. Thompson, an uncle of the bride, David Meakin of Georgetown and Dr. William Meakin of Toronto, both brothers of the groom, were ushers. A dinner and reception followed at Hiawatha Lodge. The couple left for a wedding trip into Michigan and will reside, at 108 Allard Street, Sault Ste. Marie.

The death occurred suddenly of Daniel Currie, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Currie of Clayton on Thursday, July 2, 1964, at his residence, 2nd line of Ramsay. He was born in Dalhousie Aug. 6, 1887 and was married to Agnes Jane McMunn who mourns his loss. Mr. Currie was an active farmer until four years ago when he suffered a stroke which left him partially paralyzed. Surviving to mourn his sudden passing are three daughters and one son, Florence (Mrs. R. White) Toronto; Madeline (Mrs. C. Hollefreund), Barrie; Wilma (Mrs. R Morrow), Almonte and George a home, also two sisters and two brothers: Nellie (Mrs. I. McLaughlin), Grand Prairie, Alberta; Annie (Mrs. G. Gunn), Ramsay; Jack of Clayton and Stewart of Pakenham; also 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two brothers Jim and Earle predeceased him. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Sat., July 4 from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte to Clayton United Church with interment in the United Cemetery. Rev. G. Rajatte officiated. The pallbearers were, six nephews: John, Don and Earle Currie, Ronald Gunn, Keith and Arnold McMunn. The many floral tributes received from his relatives and friends were an expression of the esteem in which he was held.

Final tribute was paid to the memory of Mrs. Myra (Pretty) McPhail at her funeral which was conducted by Rev. H. F. Skoutajan from the Comba Funeral Home, Monday, September 11, 1967, to the United Cemetery, Clayton, for interment. Mrs. McPhail, who resided at her home 201 Reserve Street for the past 18 years, passed away in the Almonte General Hospital on Saturday, September 9th. She was in her 81st year. Born in Darling Township, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Pretty. She was the beloved wife of the late William Cochrane by first marriage and the late Andrew McPhail by second marriage. Mrs. McPhail was predeceased by one daughter Laura (Mrs. William Hefferman). She is survived by one daughter Edna Cochrane of Almonte and one granddaughter, Gwen Hefferman of Ottawa and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. McPhail was an active member in the Almonte United Church and Women's Institute until failing health confined her to her home. The pallbearers were Messrs.: William E. Munroe, Arthur McPhail, Bert Young, George Robertson, Willard McDougall and Edward Sonnenburg.

A well-known native of Clayton passed away in Toronto Western Hospital on Tuesday, June 20th, 1967. Ada Helena (Watchorn) Taylor, dear mother of Wilmer, Donald and Robert. Mrs. Taylor was born at Clayton, the youngest child of Robert Watchorn and his wife, Catherine Smith. Educated in Clayton Village School, Almonte High School and Toronto Teachers College, she subsequently taught at Raycroft and White before her marriage. Member of the Church of England, she was active in the various organizations and choir, especially in, solo work. In former years she was quite active in the Rebekahs, being a past Noble Grand in Quinte Queen Lodge. She was also secretary in the Eastern Star for many years. Besides her husband, she leaves two sisters, Mrs. Jane Wright and Miss, Minerva Watchorn, two grandchildren, Richard and Karen, and a host of friends, which was evidenced by the telegrams, cards and floral tributes. All bore silent testimony of the high esteem in which Mrs. Taylor was held.

At his residence, R.R. 2, Clayton, Ont., on Monday, April 10. 1967, Edgar Hudson, beloved husband of Alice Evyleen Rath and dear father of Kenneth and grandfather of Gary Hudson, Clayton, and dear brother of Ethel (Mrs. Earl Lawford), Maye (Mrs. H. Anstiss), Easter, (Mrs. A. Little), Ottawa and Reginald, Fallowfield, in his 75th year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin St., Almonte, until Wednesday, 2 p.m. Thence to St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton for service at 2.30 p.m. Interment St. George's cemetery, Clayton.

Ramsay township lost one of its best known residents on Monday evening, July 3, when Milton Burns Cochran, son of the late Andrew Cochran and Catherine Wilson, died suddenly at the place of his birth at the age of seventy-five. The Rev. John MacPhail conducted the funeral service in Almonte Presbyterian Church, where a large attendance of friends and neighbours bore testimony to the high esteem in which Milton Cochran was held in his community. The honorary pallbearers were James Steele, William Poole, R. A. Stewart, James M. Brown, Floyd Lashley and Robt. Cochran, while Robert Barker, Donald Cochran, Carman Munro, Graham Hudson, William Jamieson Jr. and Russell Cochran were acting pallbearers. Left to mourn his loss is his wife, the former Mertie Hudson, three sons, John of Almonte, James of Guelph, Claude at home, also two grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. A. Jamieson (Isobel) and one brother, Kenneth, now in Mexico. He was predeceased by three brothers, Alec, Wilson and Robert. At the time of his death he was treasurer of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, a position he held for twenty-seven years. He was also serving his second term as chairman of the Board of Almonte General Hospital. He was a past president of the North Lanark Agricultural Society; served on Ramsay Township Council and on Ramsay School Board. He was a lifelong member of Almonte Presbyterian Church, where he was a member of the Board of Managers. He was a veteran of the First World War, and in later years did extensive work with veterans in Eastern Ontario. He was a charter member of the Almonte Branch of Canadian Legion No. 240, also Past Master of Mississippi Lodge A.F. & A.M., a member of Granite Chapter 61, Ottawa Preceptory, and Rameses Temple, Toronto. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. A well-attended Masonic service was held on the evening of July 4th. Many beautiful floral tributes were received, while a number preferred to send donations to Almonte General Hospital in his memory.

Mr. John Dowdall of the Cedar Hill district passed away in the Civic Hospital, Ottawa, May 25th after an illness of almost four months. He was born at Scotch Corners, eldest son of John Dowdall and his wife Margaret Ledgerwood on December 14th, 1883. He moved to Cedar Hill 67 years ago. He married Minnie Mae Bingham February 9th, 1917, who predeceased him July 2nd, 1946. Surviving are two sisters and one brother, Mary Ellen, Mrs. Robt. Gardiner, Scotch Corners; Sarah Jane, Mrs. William Downey and Wilbert of Almonte. The funeral was conducted by Rev. C. C. Conliffe from the Comba Funeral Home, Church St. to St. Mark's Church and Cemetery Pakenham. The pallbearers were John Smithson, Clifford Smith, Clarence Boal, Wm. Lawson, Clifford Gardiner and Randy Evans.

The Late Edgar Hudson suffered a heart attack and passed away suddenly at his home on April 10, 1967, at the age of 74. The deceased was born at Fitzroy on April 9, 1893, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John James Hudson. Later moving to Clayton, he farmed until the time of his death. He was married May 1, 1912, to Alice Evyleen Rath, who survives. Also surviving is one son, Kenneth Edgar, and one grandson, Gary Kenneth of Clayton; one brother, Reginald E. of Fallowfield; three sisters, Ethel (Mrs. E. Lawford), Maye (Mrs. H. N. Anstiss) and Easter Ann (Mrs. A. Little), all of Ottawa. He was predeceased one brother, Herbert, and one sister, Edna. The funeral service was held from Kerry's Funeral Home to St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, and thence to St. George's cemetery. The service was conducted by Canon H. Ploughman. The pallbearers were Herbert Rath, William Bellamy, Kenneth Robertson, Roy Robertson, Keith Stanley and George Anstiss.

It was with regret that relatives and friends learned of the death of Thomas Alexander Barr on June 13th in the Almonte General Hospital following a stroke. He was in his 79th year. Funeral service was conducted from Young's Funeral Home, Lanark, with Rev. R. 0. Clark of Middleville officiating. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs.; Clarence Pretty, James Wark, David Raycroft. Reginald Bowden, John McInnes and George Raycroft. Born in Darling Township, deceased was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Barr. He was united in marriage to Katherine Manson in 1913, who predeceased him in 1959. Surviving to mourn his loss are two sons and two daughters: Allie of Hopetown and Wilmur of Lanark, (Florence) Mrs. Alex Sutherland and Rachel of Woodstock; also four sisters (Carrie) Mrs. Matt. Yuill, (Annie) Mrs. Gilbert White, (Myra) Mrs. James Paul and (Florence) Mrs. Arthur Blackburn and one brother, David. One sister, (Nellie) Mrs. James Caldwell predeceased him. Mr. Barr lived on a farm at Hall's Mills until he moved to Hopetown about 12 years ago. He was a good neighbor and always willing to give a helping hand to his many friends. The many floral tributes and contributions to St. Andrew's United Church and St. John's Church building funds were an expression of the esteem in which he was held. (Lanark Era).

On Saturday, November 9th, a pleasant afternoon was spent at the home of Mr. Roy Robertson of Union Hall when the members of his family gathered to celebrate his eighty-first birthday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. W C. Robertson and daughters Diane and Elaine, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robertson and sons Blair and Bruce of Hespeler. Also present were Roy's sisters, Mrs. W. J. Miller and Mrs., H. A. McIntosh and Mr. McIntosh of Almonte. Mr. Robertson received several cards, phone call's and gifts to mark the occasion. Later in the p.m. a number of Roy's close neighbors came in and all enjoyed a delicious supper complete with lighted candles. In the evening a number of friends and neighbors dropped in to extend congratulations.

The death of Thomas Herbert James occurred in Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 21, 1965, after a lengthy illness. He was born near Clayton, July 8, 1892, son of the late Thomas James and Elizabeth Woods. On May 16, 1923, at Balderson, he married the former Margaret Sweeney, who survives. They farmed in Ramsay until 1956 when they moved to Maglane Farm, R.R. 1, Cobden, where Mr. James and his son Allan operated a dairy farm. He was a life member of the Holstein Friesian Association. Mr. James is survived by his wife, a son, Allan at home, by daughters, (Dorothy) Mrs. Stanley Code, Smiths Falls, and (Margarita) Mrs. Herman Giles, Chomedey, Que., and seven grandchildren; a sister, (Pearl) Mrs. William Munro, Almonte, and a brother W. L. James, Balderson. He was predeceased by two sister (Maud,) Mrs. Hugh Munro and (Eva) Mrs. John Jackson. A devoted husband and father he was a member of St. George Anglican Church, Clayton. He took an active part in the church there and was keenly interested in community affairs. The funeral took place Saturday, October 23, from his late residence to St. George's Church Clayton, with interment in St. George's Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. H. D. Roberts of Beachburg, assisted by Canon J. W. R. Meakin of Ottawa. The pallbearers were Eric Munro, Ronald James, Carl James, Irwin Sweeney and Arnold Mitchell, nephews of the decease and Harold James. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes bore testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held by all who knew him. The funeral was attended by friends and relatives from Cobden, Chomedey, Que.; Smith Falls, Almonte, Balderson, Lanark, Carleton Place, Perth, Peterborough, Toronto, Richmond and Clayton.

McMUNN - In loving memory of Thomas A. McMunn, who passed away May 27, 1966.

Away in the beautiful hills of God,

By the valley of rest so fair,

Sometime, someday, we know not where,

We will meet our loved one there.

Ever remembered, Bertha and family.

We wish to thank all our good neighbors and friends for the farewell reception accorded us at Union Hall on the evening of Sept. 25th. As we leave for our new home, these pleasant memories will go with us and as we look at the gifts we received we will often think of our old friends in the Almonte district.

John F., Dorothy and Winston James.

In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Alec Munro who passed away suddenly Oct. 2, 1958.

We often sit and think of him,

When we are all alone,

For memory is the only friend,

That grief can call its own.

Like ivy on the withered oak,

When other things decay,

Our love for him will still be green

And never fade away.

Always remembered by wife and family.

MUNRO - In loving memory of our brother, John Alexander (Munro), who passed away Oct. 2, 1958.

Thinking of you today, Alex

But that is nothing new,

We thought of you yesterday,

The day before that too.

We shall think of you to-morrow,

And each day through the year,

Your smile is always with us

For to us, you were so dear.

Ever remembered. Shirley and Orville.

MADDEN, Loretta Marie - At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital Almonte, on Tues., Oct. 13th, 1959 Loretta Marie Hogan, beloved widow of John William Madden, in her 64th year. Resting at the family residence, RR No. 4 Almonte, thence to St. Mary's Church for Requiem High Mass on Fri Oct. 16th, 1959 at 9 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Parish Cemetery.

RATH -- We wish to express our deepest appreciation to all those dear neighbours, friends and relatives who have remembered mother, Mrs. James (Margaret Catherine McMunn) Rath, in any way during her latter years and also to those who have been kind to us during her recent illness and in our bereavement in the loss of a dear mother and grandmother.

The Rath Family.

SYME - To Nelson and Emma Syme on Sept. 5th in the Carleton Place Hospital, a son 9 lbs. - 2 oz.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Drynan and children have moved to their new home, in Almonte. At the close of school on Friday morning the children were presented with pen and pencil sets and a billfold by the pupils and their teacher, Mrs. Ernest Moulton. An address was read by Charlie Rath.

BADOUR -- In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Pte. Donald Edward Badour, who was killed in action May 16th, 1944.

You have given your life for your country and loved ones.

Safe with Jesus may your soul find the peace that we crave,

Tho' your body lies sleeping in war torn Europe,

We'll remember our son so young and so brave,

When our friends see us smile

They may think we don't miss you,

But little they know what lies deep in our heart,

Tho' we know you are gone and no more will we see you,

We'll remember our hero who has done his part.

Sadly missed by Mother, and Sisters.

GILES - In loving memory of Maybelle (Byron) Giles who passed away Oct. 4th, 1958.

Peacefully sleeping, resting at last,

The world's weary troubles and trials are past,

In silence she suffered, in patience she bore,

Till God called her home to suffer no more.

Husband.

MILLER (Kenneth) -In fond and loving memory of a dear twin brother who was accidentally killed on September 17, 1949.

Your heart was the dearest in all the wide world,

Your love the best to recall,

For no one on earth could take your place,

You are still the dearest of all.

Ever remembered. Twin Brother - Keith and wife Evelyn.

We wish to take this opportunity of thanking our neighbours for remembering our 25th wedding anniversaries so handsomely. The gifts and good wishes will always be remembered. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Snedden, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Toshack and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller.

STANLEY - In memory of our dear son and brother, Willie C. Stanley, who was killed on active service July 25th, 1944.

In the bloom of his life, God called him home.

In the pride of his manhood days,

He has left us beautiful memories

That never shall fade away.

Sadly missed by Mother, Dad, Keith and Isabel.

ROBERTSON - In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, Mrs. Roy (Margaret Creighton) Robertson who passed away on Nov. 14, 1958. Sadly remembered, Roy, Creighton and Donald.

RATH, Margaret Catherine - At the home of her son Herb Rath, 2nd concession of Ramsay, on Saturday, October 3, 1959. Margaret Catherine McMunn, widow of James Rath and mother of Mildred (Mrs. Charles McKnight), Chapleau, Ont.; Ethel (Mrs. Carl Gosbee), Fort Pierce Florida; Herbert, Clayton. Ont.; Alice (Mrs. Fraser McMunn), Stittsville. Ont. and Muriel (Mrs. Ed. Sadler), Carleton Place, aged 94 years. Resting at the home of her son 2nd Concession Ramsay. Funeral service at St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, Ont., on Tuesday, October 6, at 2.30 p.m. Interment St. George's Anglican cemetery.

Veteran Lady N.L.A.S. Directors Honored

Howard Sadler, District Director No. 2 of the Ont. Fairs Association presents long service diplomas to Mrs. Harold (Louise Kellough) Robertson (left) and Mrs. John (Annie Scott) Lindsay, lady directors of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. Both women have served on the Board over 25 years and were honored at the annual meeting held in the Almonte United Church. Photo by James.

The death occurred in the Civic Hospital, Ottawa on Wednesday, Feb. 24th of William Connors, one of Pakenham's best known and highly esteemed citizens and life long resident of this community, in his 75th year, following several illness. The late Mr. Connors was born at Blakeney, son of the late Thos. Connors and his wife, Isabel Timlick. He farmed at Cedar Hill until his retirement when he came to the village to reside. In 1913 he married Eva Connery who died in 1918. In 1940 he married Opal Steen who survives. Of a family of six he is survived by one brother, Abraham of Cleveland, Ohio. Of a bright and cheerful disposition he won for himself a host of friends who mourn, his passing. He was a faithful member of the United Church. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte on Feb. 27th to St. Andrew's United Church for service at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. W. Henley. Numerous floral tributes were received. Pallbearers were Col. E. Lisle, Lorne Melanson, H. Brodman, Roy Deugo, Frank McWatty, Chas. Brown. Interment was in the Union Cemetery.

EDWARDS - To Ilene and John, a son, 7 lbs., 13 ozs., Thomas Carney (Edwards), born June 9th, 1960, at Carleton Place Memorial Hospital. Both well.

HAMILTON, Ivan Charles - Accidentally, on Tuesday, November 13, 1962, Ivan Charles Hamilton, beloved son of Frank Hamilton and Edith Virgin, and dear brother of Allan, Heather, Sandy and Gwen, in his 3rd year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin St., Almonte, for service on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Miss Mary A. Giles celebrated her 91st birthday on Thursday, March 10. She is very well and spent part of the day attending a meeting of the W. A. and Guild of St. George's Church held at the rectory.

VEN. GEORGE A. YOUNG, Archdeacon of Moosonee, whose appointment is Rector of St. James' Church, Carleton Place, has been announced by the Bishop of Ottawa. He takes up his duties December 6th.

Robert Dickson, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Dickson died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Cliff Fulton, Almonte on Saturday, March 5th, 1960, following a two-month's illness. He was a farmer until his retirement in 1950. Mr. Dickson was born in Pakenham Township on August 14, 1879, son of the late Samuel Dickson and his wife, Elizabeth Lowney. In 1902 he married the former Mary Jane Evans. She died in December 21, 1958. Surviving are two sons, Lloyd of Cedar Hill, Stanley of Almonte; three daughters, Mrs. C. R. Fulton (Violet) of Almonte; Mrs. Harry Deugo, (Edna), Stittsville; Mrs. Arthur Stewart (Mary), of Nipigon and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His pastor, Rev. J. Ray Anderson conducted the service at the Comba Funeral Home on March 8th with interment being made in the United Church Cemetery, Pakenham. The pallbearers were, Christopher Smithson, George Smithson, Lorne Ring, George Evans, Kenneth Evans and Howard Lowry.

Mr. Alfred Ireton is receiving congratulations, having celebrated his 92nd birthday on March 31st. He is enjoying good health and is quite active, always able to do some work each day.

The Venerable George Alfred Young, Archdeacon of Moosonee, has been appointed Rector of St. James' Church, Carleton Place to succeed Rev. D. F. Weegar who left recently to be Incumbent of Iroquois. Archdeacon Young was born in Winnipeg and obtained his early education in Brandon, Manitoba. After three years in business be entered training for the Church Army in 1937, was commissioned as a Captain in 1939 and served in the Diocese of Saskatchewan until 1943, when he entered, Emmanuel College to train for the Ministry. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with Bachelor of Arts in 1946 and in Theology from Emmanuel College in 1947 with L. Th. After his ordination in 1946, he served as Incumbent of Fort Pitt, Saskatchewan, for four years and was then appointed Incumbent of Bourlamaque, P.Q., in the Diocese of Moosonee. He has served as Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Moosonee since 1956 and has had responsibility for the training in stewardship and of ordinands. In 1946, the new Rector of Carleton Place married the former Beatrice L. Neely, daughter of the late John Neely and Mrs. Neely of Dunrobin, and they have four children: Elizabeth, Gwendolyn, Lorrain and Noel. Archdeacon Young - who will relinquish his title as Archdeacon when he comes to the Diocese of Ottawa - will take up his new post as Rector of St. James' Church, Carleton Place on December 6.

SMITHS FALLS (Staff) - Ivan Charles Hamilton, two, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton, RR4, Almonte, was instantly killed early Tuesday when run over by a cattle truck in the yard of his home. The child was killed before the eyes of his father who gave the signal for the truck to proceed through a gate leading to the barn. The truck was driven by Mr. Hamilton's hired hand, Keith Brennan. Dr. J. A. McEwen, Carleton Place, was coroner.

SMITHS FALLS (Staff) - No inquest will be held into the death of Ivan Charles Hamilton, two-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hamilton, R 4, Almonte, who was killed Tuesday morning when he was run over by a cattle truck in the yard of his home. The youth died of a skull fracture. The child's head was crushed by the truck driven by the Hamilton's hired hand, Kenneth Gordon Drynan. Police said the child's father signaled Drynan to pull through a gateway leading to the family barn. He did so without knowing the child had run in front of the truck. The boy is survived by two brothers and two sisters. OPP Sergeant H. H. Peever and Constable A. D. R. Smith investigated.

Friends and relatives were dismayed to learn on Saturday, Feb. 20th, that little John Joseph Ivan Wark had passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. The little boy was six months old and cause of death was meningitis. Born on August 20th, 1959, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Wark of Tatlock. Left to mourn his loss are his father and mother, and four sisters, Elaine, Diane, Sharon and Donna Marie. The funeral service was held or, Tuesday, Feb. 23 from the residence of his grandfather, Mr. Joseph Kemp, Lake Avenue, Carleton Place. Rev. R. G. Brawn of Middleville officiated and interment was in the Union Cemetery, Clayton. Pallbearers were two little neighbours, Danny and Gary Lee and two little cousins, Terry Donaldson and Ivan Lalonde. The many beautiful floral tributes were carried by Carmel and Adeline King, Shirley and Dennis Leclaire, Jackie and Fay Donaldson, Dobbie More, Tommy and Kathie Lee, Ann Lalonde, Laurie Whyte and Betty Wark. Arrangements were made by Young's Funeral Home, Lanark.

The death occurred on Saturday of Miss Mary A. Giles, a life-long resident of this district and village. She was able to celebrate her 91st birthday on March 10th of this year. When unable to carry on alone, she spent a few years with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Giles of Cedar Hill and for the past couple of years, she was in nursing homes but passed away in the R. M. Hospital in Almonte. She was always remembering someone with gifts or in some way, remembering the sick and those in need - a real friend to many and a regular attendant of St. George's Anglican Church and W.A. of the church. Miss Giles was the last of the family but is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Her funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home to St. George's Church, Clayton where a lovely service was conducted by Rev. M. F. Oldham and interment was in the Anglican cemetery In Pakenham. The pallbearers were five nephews, Messrs. Harvey, Willard and Mervin Giles of Cedar Hill; Roy and William Evans of Burritt's Rapids, and Mr. W. J. Halpenny, Clayton.

Harry Wilson McGee passed away suddenly at his home in Clayton, Sunday, Jan. 24th, 1960. He was in his 72nd year. Born in Darling Township, son of the late Archie McGee and Eliza Manary, fifty years ago he married the former Isabella Barr who survives. Mr. McGee was educated in Darling Township and attended the Tatlock and Clayton United, Churches. He farmed in the district until his retirement. In 1951 when he moved to Clayton. Surviving besides his wife are three daughters, Isobel, Mrs. Leonard F. Curran of Smiths Falls; Pearl, Mrs. John S. Gill of Toronto; Shirley, Mrs. John D. MacFarlane of Carleton Place; four sons, Leonard of Carleton Place; Clarence, Kenneth and Harry, all of Clayton; one brother, Will, of Bancroft; one sister, Pearl, Mrs. Charles Houston of Almonte; and fifteen grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. R. Brawn from his late residence to the Clayton United Church. Interment was in Clayton United Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Messrs. J. King, D. Raycroft, A. Rintoul, C. Munro, C. McKay and S. Manary.

About seventy friends and relatives paid a surprise visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Stewart, Pakenham, on Friday evening to wish them well on the occasion of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Well organized by the neighbours in Ramsay, the group gathered on the street before ringing the doorbell. Mrs. Stewart, who was attending a Horticultural Association meeting in the council chambers, was hastily called home to find the well wishers well established in the spacious basement. After a short address of greeting by Mr. Harvey Cochran, the surprised couple were presented with a beautiful silver serving tray and a comfortable hostess chair. A corsage of roses and a white carnation were presented by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Cochran. Progressive euchre and a social time were enjoyed by all and delicious refreshments, complete with the wedding cake were provided by the visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart both thanked the gathering for their beautiful gifts and congratulations and hoped that they would all come again.

WILLIAMS - At Campbellford Hospital on Mon., March 28th, Harriet Isabel Douglas, beloved wife of the late Major Geo. Williams and sister of Mrs. Susan E. Moore of Arnprior. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte. Funeral service at the Almonte United Church on Friday, April 1st at 2 p.m. Interment In St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Thursday.

The death occurred suddenly in Toronto on Tues., Dec. 29th, 1959 of Allan Hugh Bowland, son of Mrs. H. C. Bowland and the late Mr. Bowland at the age of 63 years. He was born at Lacombe, Alta., and educated in Almonte. At the age of 19 he became a railway mail clerk and was due to retire from the service in a short time. In 1916 he went overseas with the Third Canadian Divisional Signal Corps. He was wounded in Sept. 1918 and spent several months in hospital in Basingstoke, England. He is survived by his wife, the former Mabel Carson of St. John, N. B., two daughters, Phyllis of Toronto and Mrs. Ernest Belanger (Barbara) of Sudbury and one son Bruce of Toronto and one grandchild, also his mother, Mrs. Hugh C. Bowland; three sisters, Mrs. Stewart Houston of Tyvan, Sask., (Florence); Mrs. Morris Hale, of Newport, R. I., (Dora), and Mrs. Norman Paul, (Caroline). One sister, Edith, Mrs. Alex Stewart is deceased. Burial took place on Thursday, Dec. 31st, 1959 in St. John's Cemetery, Kingston Road, Toronto.

Mrs. Gladys Irene (Montgomery) Weegar, wife of Rev. D. F. Weegar, rector of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Iroquois, died suddenly at her home Friday, Feb. 26. She was 62. A native of Ottawa, Mrs. Weegar was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sloan Montgomery. She attended schools in Ottawa and Westboro and was married at All Saints Church, Westboro in 1941. Her husband served for a time at St. Peter's Church, Merivale Road and later at Clayton. They spent twelve years in Carleton Place before going to Iroquois last October. Mrs. Weegar was active In the St. John Ambulance and was at one time Diocesan Girls' Secretary of the Women's Auxiliary. Besides her husband she is survived by one brother, Charles Montgomery of Ottawa. The funeral was held from the Fitzsimmons Funeral Home, Iroquois, to St. John the Baptist Church. Burial will be in Morrisburg in the spring.

ROBERTSON - SNEDDEN - Mr. and Mrs. George M. Robertson of Almonte announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Marilyn Elizabeth (Robertson), to William Earle (Snedden), elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Alex Snedden of Almonte. The wedding will take place In Almonte United Church on Thurs., June 30th at 2.30 p.m.

Mr. B. Frank James died at his home Franktown Road, Carleton Place on Sunday, February 14th, 1960, after a short illness. He was in his 87th year. Born at Clayton, son of William H. James and Eleanor Ennis, he spent his young life around Clayton, moving west in 1900, where he took up land; finally working at Jasper Park until he returned home and took up residence in Carleton Place. He was predeceased by five sisters and two brothers. Surviving are Mrs. James Warren, Balderson; D. Harold James, Hedley, B.C. and Sarah L. James, Carleton Place. The funeral took place on February 17th from Patterson and Son Funeral Home, to St. James' Church where Rev. G. A. Young conducted the service. The body was placed in St. James' vault with interment in St. George' cemetery Clayton in the spring. Beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the late Mr. James was held by his neighbours and friends. Pallbearers were his nephews, Gordon James, Warren James, Franklin James, John E. James, Reginald Warren and Oswald Rothwell.

WILLIAMS - Mrs. Susan E. Moore and Sadie, Arnprior, wish to thank their relatives and friends for their many acts of kindness to them at the death of Mrs. Harriett (Douglas) Williams. A special "thank you" to Mr. and Mrs. James Moncur, Rev. Ray Anderson, Mrs. Kenny and her choir, Canon Meakin and Mr. Murray Comba.

MELANSON, Alexander Robert. In hospital, Ottawa, Ont., on Tues., April 5th, 1960, beloved husband of the late Caroline Miller, in his 94th year. Funeral service was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte, on Thurs., April 7th at 2 p.m. Interment, Pakenham United Cemetery.

Mrs. Ida (Evans) Prescott, wife of the late Lewis Prescott passed away on Friday, Jan. 15th at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Lloyd Porter. She was 85 years of age. Born at Clayton in I874, she was a daughter of the late William Evans and Betsy Munroe. She resided In Montague Township for 58 years and was one of a family of fourteen, four boys and ten girls. Her husband predeceased her in 1931 and a son; Evans predeceased her in 1919. She leaves to mourn her loss four sons and two daughters, Harold, Abraham, Bessie, Mrs. Lloyd Porter, all of Montague; Mary, Mrs. Harold Johnson of Toronto; Richard B., of Toronto; Robert Lewis of Peterborough; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Kate, Mrs. Mort Young of Regina, and a large number of nieces and nephews. The funeral took place Jan. 13 from her late residence to St. Bedes Church, Rev. E. Phipps conducting the service. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Wilbert Prescott, Merril Mathie, Cyril Hughes, Cecil Lucas, Herb Lumsden, John Dillabough. The beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the late Mrs. Prescott was held.

ALMONTE, March 10. (Special) - Robert Dickson, 81, retired farmer in the Cedar Hill District, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clifford Fulton, Euphemia street. A native of Pakenham Township, Mr. Dickson farmed until his retirement a few years ago when he came to live in Almonte. In 1902 he married the former Mary Jane Evans. She died in January 1959. Surviving are two sons Lloyd of Cedar Hill; Stanley of Almonte; three daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Violet) Fulton, of Almonte; Mrs. Harry (Edna) Deugo of Stittsville; Mrs. Arthur (Mary) Stewart of Nipigon. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte.

Almonte United Church was decorated with baskets of white gladioli, mums and ferns for the marriage on Saturday, July 2nd of Miss Jean Roslyn Kellough, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Victor Kellough of Almonte and Mr. Douglas Jack King of Prescott, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis King of Newcastle, N. B. Rev. W. J. Scott of Lindsay, former minister of Almonte United Church, officiated and the wedding music was played by Mr. Dan McCuan, organist of the church. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her three sisters, Mrs. J. L. Virgin as matron of honour and Mrs. H. E. Stuart and Miss Carol Kellough as bridesmaids. Susan King niece the groom was flower girl. Sgt. W. W. King of Cold Lake, Alta., was best man for his brother and the ushers were Mr. J. L. Virgin and Mr. W. R. James. For her wedding the bride chose a gown of satin faille with the bodice fashioned on empire lines with a V neckline and lily point sleeves; a bell shaped skirt complete with a short chapel train. Her headdress was of matching satin faille with a shoulder length veil of French illusion. She carried a cascade bouquet of American Beauty roses and button chrysanthemums. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Spruce Hill farm. The bride and groom left for a tour of Europe and later will reside at Prescott where both are members of the teaching staff of South Grenville District High School. For going away, the bride wore a blue channel suit, white accessories and orchid corsage. Out of town guests included: Sgt. and Mrs. W. W. King and family, Cold Water, Alta.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Stuart, Simcoe; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, Miss Judi Johnson, Mrs. Peter Santangelo, all of Rowayton, Conn.; Mr., and Mrs. W. J. Paul, Mr. Larry Paul of Buffalo; Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Kellough and Mr. Douglas Kellough, Cobourg; Miss Margaret Kellough, Mr. and Mrs. J. Dudrell, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. N. Cheeseman, Montreal; Mr. Francis Broadfoot, London; Mr. Paul Ward, Kingston. Others were present from Ottawa, Prescott, North Gower, Winchester, Merrickville.

JOHNSTON - PARKER - Mr. and Mrs. Lynton Johnston wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawna Marilyn Mather to David Earl Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Parker of Halifax, N. S. Marriage to take place on June 24th in Pakenham. United Church at 2.30 p.m.

The marriage of Miss Marilyn Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson to William Earle Snedden, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Alex Snedden, all Almonte, took place in Almonte United Church, June 30th at 2.30 p.m., with Rev. J. R. Anderson officiating. The organist was Mr. Dan McCuan who accompanied Miss Carol Kellough and Miss Fern Robertson in a duet of "Love Divine." Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a full, floor length silk organza over taffeta gown, styled on simple lines with allecon lace appliquéd on the boat neckline and repeated appliqués scattered over the skirt. Short shirred sleeves completed the dress. The elbow-length veil was held in place by a shirred tulle cap headpiece. She carried a cascade bouquet of pink roses and English ivy. The maid of honour was Miss Rosalyn Robertson and the bridesmaids were Miss Gayle Smithson and Miss Marion Sadler. All wore street-length dresses of allecon lace over taffeta with taffeta bow at the waist. The maid of honour wore blue and the bridesmaids, pink. All wore white accessories and carried bouquets of white Shasta daisies. The best man was Mr. Allan McIntosh and the ushers were Mr. Sandy Snedden and Mr. Don Snedden. The reception was held in the church hall and Rev. Mr. Anderson, proposed the toast to the bride. Going away, the bride wore a two-piece white dress with mint green and white accessories and red roses en corsage. After a short wedding trip they will reside with the groom's parents.

Mrs. 0. M. Montgomery passed away in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on June 7th, 1960. Born at Clayton, Ellen (Nolan) daughter of the late John Nolan and his wife, the late Elizabeth McMunn, she was married in 1909 to Oswald M. Montgomery of Lanark, and for three years lived in St. Louis, Mo., from which place they were transferred to Pittsburg, Pa. Here, Mrs. Montgomery enjoyed an active life, busy with community and church affairs, at one time holding the position of organizing secretary of the Girls' Friendly Society of her church. When the head office of the Aluminum Company of Canada was opened in Montreal Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery were transferred to that city, living in Westmount for some years. Three years after her husband's death in 1940, Mrs. Montgomery moved to, Church Street, Almonte, where she has since resided. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. P. Machan (Minnie) of Chapleau and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte, June 9th with Canon J. W. R. Meakin, Almonte, and Rev. M. F. Oldham, Clayton, officiating. The pallbearers were, Messrs. Edwin Halpenny, Thomas Ireton, Lionel Machan, Harman Montgomery, Murray Montgomery, Herbert Rath. Numerous floral tributes were received and in, lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Almonte General Hospital Building Fund

Reuben Giles, a retired railroader, died on Thursday, October 22. He was in his 86th year and was born at Union Hall and resided there for some twenty-five years. He then moved to Blakeney where he lived until his wife; the former Bertha McArthur died some twenty-two months ago. He then moved to Almonte to live with his daughter and son-in-law. While in Blakeney he made many friends where he was known as a good neighbor. He suffered failing eyesight for some twenty years, which became an Increasing handicap. Mr. Giles was one of a family of four, one of whom survives, namely Robert Giles of Almonte. There are also four half-sisters, Mrs. Eva Rankin, Ottawa; Mrs. Ada Traill, Smiths Falls; Mrs. Margaret Corrigan, Spruce Lake, Sask., and Mrs. Minnie Elliott, Sonningdale, Sask. Two half-brothers are deceased. Though Mr. Giles had been in failing health for some time the end came suddenly, and unexpectedly. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. to the Auld Kirk. Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. George Arthur, James Bingham, George Robertson, Stewart Paterson, Lloyd Giles and Orville Giles. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rath were pleasantly surprised on Saturday evening, Dec. 2. They were invited to the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. Timmins at Richmond where all members of their family but Wilfred, had gathered to celebrate their 35 wedding anniversary. They were presented with beautiful gifts and a very enjoyable evening was spent. A bountiful supper was served. There were also some friends at Richmond present. Friends here extend congratulations.

Mr. Edward Shane celebrated his 90th birthday at his residence in Clayton on Dominion Day, July 1st when a gathering of twenty people, mostly all relatives, were present to mark the occasion. Mr. Shane was born near Clayton and has resided here all his life following the vocation of farming. He received his early education in Clayton and on March 2nd, 1897, married Margaret Drynan who passed away in September 1953 at the age of 78. Moving into Clayton Village in 1931, he has been a continual resident here since then. There are two sons, Leonard, a resident of Gananoque and James of Clayton. One son Ernest, died in childhood. A member of St. George's Anglican Church and a Conservative in Politics he has always taken an active interest in the community and church affairs, being churchwarden for almost twenty years. He enjoys good health and is around every day. He is the last surviving member of his family of three brothers and five sisters. There are six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The wedding vows of Miss Dorothy Dawn Harrison and Mr. Ronald Fraser McMunn were heard in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Stittsville, last evening. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harrison of Elgin, NB, and Mr. McMunn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fraser McMunn of Stittsville. Rev. Peace Montgomery was the officiating clergyman. Miss Catherine Thompson was the organist and Miss Barbara Alexander was soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Leone Alexander. Mr. Donald Cathcart was best man and the guests were ushered by Mr. Ronald Cooke and Mr. James Rath. For her wedding the bride wore an original model gown of French lace over silk taffeta styled with a square, scalloped neckline and short, scalloped sleeves. The skirt was accented with a back panel of alternating lace and nylon organdie ruffles and extended into a slight train. A lace headdress secured her shoulder length veil of tulle illusion appliquéd with matching lace flowers. Her bouquet was a cascade of stephanotis and pink roses. Miss Alexander wore a dress of deep Copen blue silk organza over taffeta and a matching headdress. She carried a nosegay of white chrysanthemums and pink roses. Following the ceremony, a buffet reception was held at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ian Colpitts. Later, Mr. and Mrs. McMunn left for Boston and the eastern seaboard. They will reside in Stittsville. Going away the bride wore a blue floral nylon chiffon frock designed with scalloped neckline and short puffed sleeves. White accessories completed her ensemble.

At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, Ont., on Wednesday, February 1, 1961, Charles Hartley Giles, beloved husband of Jeannette Kellough, father of Margaret (Mrs. Wilbert McEwen), Almonte; Ruth (Mrs. Gerald Haskins), Carleton Place: Herman, Montreal; Arnold, Almonte; in his 74th year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church St.. Almonte. Funeral service at the funeral home on Friday, February 3, at 1.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery.

Mrs. Gladys Irene (Montgomery) Weegar, wife of Rev. D. F. Weegar, rector of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, Iroquois, died suddenly at her home Friday. She was 62. A native of Ottawa, Mrs. Weegar was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sloan Montgomery. She attended schools in Ottawa and Westboro and was married at All Saints Church, Westboro in 1941. Her husband served for a time at St. Peter's Church, Merivale Road and later at Clayton, Ont. They spent 12 years in Carleton Place before going to Iroquois last October. Mrs. Weegar was active in the St, John Ambulance and was at one time Diocesan Girls' Secretary, of the Women's Auxiliary. Besides her husband, she is survived by one brother, Charles Montgomery, of Ottawa. The funeral will be held this morning from the Fitzsimmons Funeral Home, Iroquois, to St. John the Baptist Church. Burial will be in Morrisburg in the spring.

MELANSON - In loving memory of a dear Father and Grandfather, Alex R. Melanson, who passed away April 5th, 1960.

Silent his voice,

And vacant his chair,

Sweet are the memories

That linger there.

We miss him and mourn him,

In silence unseen,

And live in the memory

Of joys that have been.

Stewart and Rae and family.

STEWART - PEEVER - Mr. and Mrs. Geo. D. Stewart of RR 1, Almonte, Ont., announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Doris Elizabeth (Stewart), to Mr. Ellard Gerald Peever, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred J. Peever of Cobden, the marriage to take place at Zion United Church, Cedar Hill, on Saturday, October 8th at 2.30 o'clock.

The death occurred at Campbellford Hospital on Monday, March 28th of Mrs. Harriett Isabella (Douglas) Williams. Born at Cedar Hill, she was a daughter of the late John Douglas and his wife, Rebecca Stanley. On April 5, 1890, she married Major George Williams who deceased her on April 5th, 1922. During, those years she was a resident of Almonte. Of a family of seven she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Susan E. Moore of Arnprior and many nieces and nephews. For the past seventeen years she had made her home in Havelock with a niece, Miss Violet Scott. The funeral service was on Wednesday, March 30th at 7.30 p. m. at B. A. Curtis Funeral Home, Havelock with Rev. J. M. Dunovan officiating thence to the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, for service in the United Church on Friday, April 1st at 2 p.m., Rev. H. G. Douglas of Arnprior officiating. Hymns sung were, "The King Of Love My Shepherd Is," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Duet, Mrs. Beatrice Barry of Arnprior and Mrs. Ethel McCarton, "Lift Up Thine Eyes To The Hill tops." The honorary pallbearers were, Howard Lard, James and Arthur Williams, James Moncur, Fred Garvin, James Whyte, Emerson Dean, Robert and Stanley Boal, Herbert and Percy Stanley. The acting pallbearers were, Stewart Marmichael, Wesley Stewart, George Richards, Ralph Moore, Gordon and Clarence Boal. Interment was in St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Almonte with Canon J. W. R. Meakin officiating. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. Friends attended from Renfrew, Braeside, Arnprior, Pakenham, Almonte, Lanark, Ottawa and Carleton Place.

MELANSON - In loving member of a dear father and grandfather, Alexander R. Melanson, who passed away April 5th, 1960.

We miss your voice, your happy face,

Your wheel chair at the door,

We know in years that lie ahead

That we will miss you more.

The many dear unselfish traits,

You showed day after day

Will live in treasured memories

That will not pass away.

We know our lives are more blest,

Because we knew awhile

The beauty of your character

The sweetness of your smile.

Sadly missed by Tom, Jennie and Carl.

Miss Doris Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart of Almonte, became the bride of Ellard Gerald Peever, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Peever, on Saturday, Oct. 8th at Zion United Church, Cedar Hill, Rev. Winifrid Henley officiated at the double ring ceremony and Mrs. Wm. S. Ware was pianist. Mr. Stewart gave his daughter in marriage and she was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Stewart, as maid of honour and Miss Glenna Peever, sister of the groom as bridesmaid. Mr. Clarence Peever was best man for his brother and the ushers were James Stewart, brother of the bride and Willard Popp, cousin of the groom. The bride wore a floor-length gown of snow-white peau de soie, fashioned with a round neckline and lily point sleeves. The front of the bodice and the skirt were decorated with white beads and roses fashioned from peau de sole. A crown headdress trimmed with sequins held her shoulder length tulle illusion veil in place and she carried a cascade bouquet of tawny gold roses and stephanotis. Her jewelry was a two-strand pearl necklace, a gift of the groom. The maid of honour wore a street-length gown of turquoise French silk velvet. The bridesmaid wore a street-length gown of red French silk velvet. The attendants carried nosegays of white sweetheart roses and ivy leaves. The bride's mother wore a plum coloured figured dress with matching jacket and matching accessories and a corsage of yellow French carnations. The bride groom's mother wore a brocaded green sheath dress with matching accessories and a corsage of pink Delight carnations. During the signing of the register, Miss Anne Lawson sang "Wither Thou Goest." Mr. Alexander Stewart accompanied her. Following a dinner at the United Church hall, Pakenham, a reception was held at the Mayfair Pavilion, Arnprior. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Peever left on a trip to Montreal and the Seaway. They will reside in Cobden. Going away, the bride wore a chocolate brown suit, matching accessories and a corsage of Tawny Gold roses.

After a lengthy illness, the death occurred in hospital in Ottawa on April 5th of one of the pioneers of Pakenham Township, in the person of Alexander Robert Melanson. He was in his 94th year and had lived all his life in Pakenham Township. Mr. Melanson was the youngest and last surviving member of the family of Alexander Melanson and his wife, Agnes M. Kettrick, the others being Mrs. Jas. Connery (Jennie), Pakenham; Joseph, Arnprior and Mrs. John Shane (Ellen), North Dakota. In 1895 he was married to Caroline Millar, who died in 1945. To them was born a family of four daughters and six sons. Those surviving are, Lorne, Pakenham; Mrs. J. C. Fulton (Effie), Cedar Hill; Mrs. James Currie (Agnes), Ottawa; Mrs. Stuart Currie (Ray), Blakeney; Clifford, Pakenham; William, Arnprior; Mrs. Thomas Fulton (Jennie), Pakenham and Joseph, Almonte. A son Kenneth, died in 1955 and another boy died in infancy. He also leaves 25 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Since the death of his wife, Mr. Melanson made his home with his daughter, Mrs. T. Fulton. In spite of his advanced years, he retained a wonderful memory to the last and delighted in telling many interesting stories of pioneer days. He also continued to have a deep interest in local, political and worldwide affairs. Officiating at the funeral service held in the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home was his pastor, Rev. W. L. Henley of Zion United Church, Cedar Hill, who paid tribute to the character and disposition of the deceased. The large attendance of friends, and neighbours and the numerous floral offerings testified to the esteem in which he was held. The pallbearers were Messrs. Herbert Stanley, John Lawson, Hiram McCann, Clarence Boal, James Connery and Jack Forsythe. Interment was in the United Church Cemetery, Pakenham.

McMUNN - PALMER - Mr. and Mrs. Fraser McMunn of Stittsville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Irene (McMunn), to Rodney Norman Palmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T Palmer, Kamloops, B. C. Marriage to take place Jan. 21st, 1961 at 7.30 p.m. in St. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church Chapel, Vancouver, B. C.