Newspaper Clippings - Book # 4 - Section 10

Keith Thompson, Clayton, Ontario - 25 February, 2001

On the afternoon and evening of May 21st more than two hundred friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Boal to honor them, on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Messages were received from the Prime Minister of Canada, the Hon. John Diefenbaker, the Premier of Ontario, the Hon. John F. Robarts, Mr. George Doucett, MP for Lanark and Mr. G. Gomme, MPP for Lanark. Mr. Boal the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Boal was born near Pakenham. When a young man he, went West and homesteaded at Davidson, Sask. After a few years he returned and married Miss Letitia Foster of Ramsay. Their love for Lanark County proved to be strong, for after eight years at Deux Rivieres they returned to reside at Cedar Hill and later in Pakenham. During this time Mr. and Mrs. Boal took an active interest in Community affairs. Mrs. Boal has been a keen worker in her church and in the Women's Institute. Mr. Boal served as Reeve of Pakenham Township for thirteen years and also as Warden of Lanark County. Among the remembrances received was a table with a vase containing fifty golden roses. The tea table was decorated with yellow roses, yellow tapers and centered with a three-tiered wedding cake. All arrangements for the celebration was by the courtesy of the Cedar Hill and Pakenham Branches of the Women's Institute.

In First United Church on Aug. 7, 1965, at 2.30 p.m. the wedding was solemnized of Judith Lynn (Johnston), daughter of Mrs. Beverley Johnston and the late Mr. Johnston, to Mr. James Williard Rath, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rath, of Richmond, Ont. Rev. W. H. Legrow officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Sandra Johnston and junior bridesmaid was Miss Tammy Kirkham. Best Man was Mr. Jack Scollan The couple will reside in Cooksville.

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church was the setting for the marriage of Elizabeth E. Drynan to Mr. James Gleeson on Sat., July 28. Father French assisted by father Hunt performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Drynan and Mr. Gleeson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gleeson all of Almonte. The bride given in marriage by her father, chose a floor length gown of white silk organza over taffeta styled with rounded neck-line and three quarter length sleeves. Her elbow-length tulle illusion veil fell from a crown trimmed with pearls and sequins and she wore a single strand of pearls. The bride carried a bouquet of red roses. The matron of honor was Miss Patricia Gleeson, cousin of the bridegroom, and the bridesmaids were Miss Dorothy Drynan and Miss. Margaret Ford. The attendants wore dresses of blue net over taffeta. Little Anna Marie Jordan was flower girl also dressed in blue. Mr. Michael Gleeson was best man for his brother and the guests were ushered by Mr. Lawrence, Jordan and Leonard Drynan. A reception, was held in the Church Hall following the wedding. The couple left on a short honeymoon to points in U.S.A. They will reside in Almonte.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Drynan wish to announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Elizabeth Euphemia (Drynan), to John James Gleeson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gleeson of Almonte, Ont. Marriage to take place July 28^th in St. Mary's Church, Almonte.

Mrs. R. M. Boal, well known and highly esteemed resident of Pakenham, died in the Hospital, Arnprior, on Saturday, August 18, following a brief illness of a heart condition. Mrs. Boal before her marriage was Letitia Foster, daughter of the late Thomas C. Foster and his wife Elizabeth Code and was in her 87th year. She married Robert M. Boal of Cedar Hill, May 21st, 1912, and left to reside on a farm at Du Riviers, then at Stonecliff and Cedar Hill where they left to reside in Pakenham 15 years ago. To know Mrs. Boal was to meet one of the sunniest happy dispositions that it is anyone's lot. Young and old alike were here friends. She was a faithful member of St. Andrew's United Church and its organizations, and a life member of the Women's Institute. She was the last family of six and is survived by her husband, several nieces and nephews. The largely attended funeral was held from the Comba Chapel in Almonte to St. Andrew's United Church for service at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20th. The numerous floral tributes showed the high esteem in which she was held. Pallbearers were: Robert Virgin, Sam Schroeder, Gordon Boal, Harold Boal, Clarence Boal, J. F. Smithson. Friends attended from Ottawa, Kemptville, Killaloe, Carleton Place, Brighton, Brockville, Carp and community. Rev. W. Henley officiated at the Services. Interment was in the Union Cemetery.

IVAN CHARLES HAMILTON - The community was deeply shocked on Tuesday morning, November 13th to hear of the accidental death of Ivan Charles Hamilton, youngest son of Frank Hamilton and his wife Edith Virgin. He was born on the 25th day of April, 1960. Besides his sorrowing parents he is survived by two brothers, and two sisters, Allan, Heather, Sandy and Gwen, also his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Virgin of Clayton and Mr. Harry Hamilton of Appleton. The funeral which was very largely attended was held on Thursday afternoon from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte and conducted by Rev. Francis Gerard with interment at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were three cousins, Bobbie Stewart, Arnold and Stuart Virgin and a close friend, Brian Drynan. Many beautiful floral tributes and expressions of sympathy were received by the grief stricken family.

Tragedy stuck at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton, Almonte, RR 4 on Tuesday morning at 9.15 when their youngest child, Ivan Charles (Hamilton) was killed beneath the wheels of a truck. The little boy who was in his third year was standing at a gate which his father had opened but on the opposite side of the road and as is the way of small children, darted into the path of the truck so quickly that no one saw him until it was too late. The truck was driven by Keith Drynan, an employee of Mr. Hamilton. The child was rushed to the Almonte General Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival by Dr. R. K. Bach. Dr. J. A. McEwen of Carleton Place, County Coroner was called and said there would be no inquest. Besides his sorrowing parents, he is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Allan, Heather, Sandy, and Gwen. The funeral will be held from the Kerry Funeral Home on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. and interment will be in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

At the Almonte General Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 25, 1962, Charles Munro, beloved husband of Jean Yuill and dear father of (Della) Mrs. Thomas Ireton, Ferguson's Falls, and Donald, Almonte; in his 71st year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, for service on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Interment Clayton United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Canadian Heart Foundation.

At the Bartlett Nursing Home Carleton Place, Sunday, Dec. 2, 1962, Alice Maude Ellen Appleby, beloved wife of the late Charles F. Boaz, dear mother of Mary (Mrs. Ken McDougall), Carleton place. Resting at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Funeral service in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte, Tuesday 2 p.m. Interment St. Paul's cemetery.

JOHN S. TURNER - John Stephen Turner of Carleton Place passed away in St. Francis Hospital, Smiths Falls on Sat., June 29 after a lengthy illness, in his 76th year. Born in Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late John Turner and his wife Roseillia Barber. He was educated in the local schools. On May 24, 1916 he married Miss Zephyr Weir who survives with two sons, Allan (Joe) Turner and Gordon Turner, both of Carleton Place. A son Flt. Sgt. Arnold Turner was killed on active service with the RCAF in July 1943. He also leaves two brothers, James B. Turner and Morris P. Turner and one sister Emma, Mrs. William McEwen of Almonte. Three sisters predeceased him. Mr. Turner was employed for 43 years as paymaster for Findlays Limited, Carleton Place. He was a member of St. James Anglican Church of that town. A private funeral service was held on Tues., July 2 at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place at 2 p.m. and interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Innisville. Rev. G. A. Young of Carleton Place officiated assisted at the graveside by Rev. M. F. Oldham of Clayton. The pallbearers were Messrs W. F. Findlay, Sr., Nairn Findlay, Walter Armour, Ernie Giles, Roy McKittrick and Gordon Drummond.

Well known in the Clayton District where he was born in April 10, 1892 a son of the late Daniel Munro and his wife Betsy Rintoul, passed. away early Sunday morning Nov. 25, 1962. He was married Jan. 29, 1919 to Jean Yuill and have resided ever since on their farm in Darling Township. He was a life long member of Guthrie United Church and was active in all church work. The many floral and memorial offerings testified the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Mr. Munro Is survived by his wife the former Jean Yuill and one son Donald and a daughter (Della) Mrs. Thomas Ireton of Ferguson's Falls and three grandchildren, Charles Munro, and Brenda and Lillian Ireton. Also surviving are two brothers, John A. Munro of Lanark, Robt. D. Munro of Clayton and a sister, Mrs. Archie McNeil of Regina, Sask. Funeral services were held from the Kerry Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 27. The Rev. Robert Clarke conducting the funeral services. The pallbearers were six nephews, Daniel Munro, Arthur Munro, Allie Yuill, Wilmer Pretty, Malcolm Stewart and Eric Munro. Interment was in the United Church Cemetery, Clayton.

A well known resident of this community in the person of Mrs. Chas. Boaz passed away in the Bartlett Nursing Home, Carleton Place on Sun., Dec. 2 following a short illness in her 79th year. Mrs. Boaz was the former Alice Maude Ellen Appleby, daughter of the late William Giles Appleby and his wife Mary Jane Proctor. She was born at Cobden and attended school at Pembroke. In Sept. 1919 she was married to Charles F. Boaz at Pembroke. They farmed at Clayton many years and moved to Almonte where they lived on Mitcheson street. Mr. Boaz passed away in 1960. Mrs. Boaz leaves one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth McDougall of Carleton Place and three grandchildren, Ann, Beth and Charles McDougall of Carleton Place. She also leaves two sisters: Mary, Mrs. Geo. M. Rawlins and Miss Ann Appleby both of Pembroke. The funeral was held from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place to St. Paul's Anglican Church for service on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Canon J. W. R. Meakin officiated. Interment was in St. Paul's cemetery. The pallbearers were: William Bellamy, Frank James, Edgar Hudson, Hubert Syme, Stewart Paterson and George Bolger.

It was with regret we learned of your intention of making your home in Almonte, for most of your life you have lived in this community and have been an esteemed resident. In sickness or need you were always ready and willing to help, we will miss you but realize, what is our loss is another's gain. On behalf of the Women of Clayton, we ask you to accept this chair along with our best wishes for health and happiness. We trust you will use it every day and while doing so, your thoughts will wonder back to the people of Clayton and the happy times we spent together. May God's richest blessing rest upon you in the eventide of life. Signed on behalf of the Clayton Women.

The very large funeral of Alex Thomas Munro was held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 26th from the Comba Funeral Home where the body was taken from his late residence the day of the service. The late Mr. Munro was in his 71st year and passed away Nov. 24 after several months of sickness. Left to mourn his loss are his wife, Elizabeth Ellis; three daughters (Mary) of Toronto; (Edith) Oscar Irwin, Carleton Place; (Ruth, Mrs. Gerald Sharpe, Oshawa; eight sons: Lyle of Carleton Place; Cecil, Kingston; Alex H., Prince Rupert, B.C.; Russell, Vancouver Island, B.C.; Glen and Elmer of Oshawa; Ira at home; Maurice of Sudbury. Nineteen grandchildren also mourn his loss besides two sisters, Mrs. Wm. McKirdy of Clayton; Mrs. George Peacock of Almonte, and two brothers, Ernie of Clayton, Jake of Prince Albert, Sask. Pallbearers were: Stewart Drummond, Andy Moore, Kenneth McGregor, Bert Hazelwood, Bob Yuill and Stewart Gunn. Service conducted by Mr. W. Martin at the parlours and Mr. V. Haddlesey at graveside. Interment in Clayton Cemetery.

The death of Mr. Robert L. Woods occurred on Thursday, December 6, 1962, at the Memorial Hospital, Almonte. Mr. Woods was born in Lanark township on May 6, 1889. He was a son of the late Thomas I. Woods and his wife Jane Stewart. Surviving are his wife the former Edna Rodger, two daughters, Jean, Mrs. Alvin McKay, Ashton, and Ellen, Mrs. Hugh Smith, Havelock; one son Thomas of Canastotu, New York; six grandchildren and one great grandchild; one sister, Effie, Mrs. L. E. Jones of Port Arthur also survive. A brother Charles predeceased him in March. Mr. Woods farmed for many years in Lanark then Drummond township coming to reside in Lanark fifteen years ago. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday In Young's Funeral home by Rev. Armstrong. Interment took place in Pine Grove Cemetery. Many friends and neighbours assembled to show their sympathy and pay a tribute of respect. Pallbearers were six neighbours, Lance Affleck, Oswald Rothwell, Cecil Campbell, Frank Manson, Frank Peacock and Alphonse Murphy.

MRS. LINTON JOHNSTON - At the Ottawa Civic Hospital on May 7, 1964, Bernice Caldwell Johnston passed away in her 49th year. She was the dearly beloved wife of Linton Johnston, Pakenham, Ontario and much loved mother of Norma (Mrs. Mervin Stanzel) Brantford, Dawna (Mrs. David Parker) Ottawa and Lynda at home, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Caldwell, Clayton, sister of Margaret (Mrs. Keith McMunn) Almonte and grandmother of Steven Parker. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, thence to Guthrie United Church, Clayton for service at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 10. The service was conducted by Rev. W. L. Henley, Pakenham. assisted by Rev. M. F. Oldham, Clayton, with the church choir in attendance. A solo "How Great Thou Art" was rendered by Mrs. Charles Tate. The esteem in which Mrs. Johnston was held was evidenced by the large number of neighbours, friends and relatives who gathered to pay their last respects, also by numerous floral tributes and donations to the Heart Fund. The pallbearers were Mervin Giles, Gordon Donaldson, John Levi, Edward Woods, Wilfred Lindsay and Lloyd Dickson. Honorary pallbearers: Archie Guthrie, Edward Rose, Eldon Umpherson, Orvile McLean. Orris Mather and Morris Warner. Interment was in Clayton United Cemetery. Relatives attending from a distance included Mrs. S. Umpherson, Chapleau; Mr. E. Umpherson, Lively; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ewing, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. C. Craig, Sudbury; Mr. and Mrs. H. Gale, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGee, Bancroft; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Warner and son, Montreal and Mrs. A. Fitz, Winnipeg.

KELLOUGH - I wish to all my friends and neighbours who visited me while I was a patient in the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. Also the nurses and the staff for their kind and efficient care, those who sent gifts, cards and letters, and for acts of kindness since my return home. Also Mr. and Mrs. C. Stanley who took charge of my home during my absence. ''Friends in need are friends in deed." Mrs. C. Kellough, Clayton, Ont.

After a few months' illness, Edward John Rose passed away at the Almonte General Hospital on June 16th. He was born in Ramsay Twp., on the farm now owned by Mr. K. B. Ralph, on November 3rd, 1894. When a young boy his parents moved to Pakenham Township, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was the older son Nathaniel Rose and Frances Core. A brother, Frank, predeceased him seventeen years ago. He was married on Oct. 1923 to Edna Myrtle Paul, who survives along with two nieces, Barbara (Mrs. Keith Armstrong), Kingston and Margaret (Mrs. Campbell) Perth. Mr. Rose was one of the prime movers in getting the North Lanark Co-Op established in Almonte. He served as manager of the Co-Op for several years and in all was employed there for a total of sixteen years. Prior to that he farmed on Highway 29 near Pakenham where he and Mrs. Rose continued to live in their farm home. Mr. Rose was widely known throughout the community and was highly regarded by one and all. He was a member of Almonte United Church, the service being conducted on June 18th by his pastor, Rev. H. F. Skoutajan at the Kerry Funeral Home. The pallbearers were two nephews, Robert Naismith, Kenneth Campbell and four neighbours Lloyd Dickson, Wilfred Lindsay, James Connery and Gordon Donaldson. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

The death occurred at the Drynan Nursing Home, Almonte, on Saturday, February 2nd. of Mrs. Emerson Dean, a highly esteemed resident of Pakenham Township in her 84th year. Mrs. Dean, who before her marriage was Elizabeth Stanley, was a daughter of the late Edward Stanley and his wife Elizabeth Whalen of Cedar Hill. In 1919 she married William Emerson Dean of Cobden and farmed near Pakenham until the time of her death. She was predeceased by her only daughter (Merle) Mrs. Wm. S. Wood of Cobden. Of a family of seven she is survived by one brother Clifford of Clayton, two sisters, Mrs. Mae Richards of Carleton Place and (Jessie) Mrs. William Ritchie of Union Hall and two grandchildren. Funeral service was held at the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte, on Monday, Feb. 4^th, at 2 p.m., with Rev. W. L. Henley officiating. Numerous floral tributes were received. Pallbearers were Messrs Murray Cavanagh, Wilfred Lindsay, Chef. Graham, Ted Wood, Wesley Dean and Clifford Stanley. Entombment in the Auld Kirk Vault. Interment in the Union Cemetery, Pakenham, in the spring. Sympathy of the Community is extended to Mr. Dean.

Mr. Arthur Yuill passed away suddenly on May 6 as a result of a heart attack at his home on the 2nd line of Ramsay Township in his 67th year. Born in Lanark Township on Jan. 7, 1897 he was a son of the late William Yuill and his wife Robena Somerville. He farmed all his life, first in Darling Township and for the past 16 years in Ramsay Township. On Nov. 18, 1931 he married Miss Cora Munro who survives with five daughters; Dorothy, Mrs. Randolph Legree; Blanch, Mrs. Lawrence Desjardin; Alma, Mrs. Stuart Malloch; Eileen, Mrs. Dan Boothby and Della; three sons, William, Robert and James. He also leaves one sister, Jean, Mrs. Chas. Munro. The funeral was held on Wed., May 8 from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place to Guthrie United Church, Clayton, where the service was held at 2.30 p.m. Interment was in Clayton United Cemetery. Rev. Robert Clarke of Middleville and Clayton officiated. The pallbearers were: Bert Miller, Edgar Finlayson, Fred Desjardin, Ernie Wall, Wesley Paul and Harry Wright. The flower bearers were: Ronnie Yuill, Russell Watt, Eldon Munro, Allan Pretty, Jim Fulton and Arthur Munro.

Mrs. (Eva M. Templeman) John Brydges - After a lengthy illness the death occurred on May 10^th in Almonte General Hospital of Mrs. John Brydges. The funeral was held May 13^th from the Comba Funeral Home to the Almonte Presbyterian Church with burial in Auld Kirk Cemetery. The late Mrs. Brydges is survived by her husband Mr. John Brydges, one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Reid (Dorothy) two sons, Robert and Jack; her mother Mrs. Robert Templeman and three sisters; Mrs. William Gordon, Mrs. Rollitt Saunders and Mrs. T. D. Rayner. The pallbearers were Lester Jamieson, Lloyd Watson, Earl Pretty, Ed. Rathwell, William Drynan and Durward Washburn.

The citizens of Ramsay Township were awakened to stark tragedy in their midst early Wednesday morning, June 19 when two of their members lost their lives in a fire on the 7th line of the Township. The fire which destroyed the large stone home, of Mr. W. H. Poole, took the lives of his son, Edward (Poole) aged 35 and Edward's little son, Sterling (Poole), 5 years. In bed and asleep upstairs when the fire broke out were Mr. and Mrs. W. H Poole, Edward and his wife Ruth, son Sterling and Brenda Lee Poole, year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Poole of Ottawa. The fire broke out in the kitchen, living room below and had made tremendous headway when noticed. Edward broke the bedroom window and helped his wife and Brenda Lee out of the window and dropped them to the ground. He then turned to rescue his son nearby. His wife heard him call "0 Ruth, I'm gone," and it is believed the floor gave away. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Poole were able to make their way outdoors via the front door of the house. Another son, Jack was in Ottawa at the time. Mrs. Poole Jr., drove to Mr. Robert Cochran's to call for help but their telephone was on the same circuit and was out of order. The Cochnans then went to Mr. Milton Cochran's home and sounded the alarm. The siren sounded in Almonte about 1.15 a.m. and Almonte and Pakenham brigades responded. All they were able to do was to save the outbuildings. No reason has been advanced so far for the fire. The house was heated with an oil furnace and cooking was done with electricity. Mrs. Ruth Poole and Brenda Lee are in the Almonte General Hospital. Mrs. Poole is suffering from shock and severe foot injuries which include burns and cuts from broken glass. Brenda Lee suffered burns about the head. Mr. and Mrs. Poole are at home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochran at present. The Almonte Fire Brigade came back to town, about 3.20 a.m.. and returned to the scene at 5 a.m. They pumped water from the Indian River to cool the ashes so that the bodies could be recovered.

Friends and relatives united in paying final tribute to Mrs. George Simpson at her funeral on Monday afternoon from the Patterson Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, where the service was conducted by Rev. H. W. Giffin. Interment was made at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Mrs. Simpson died at her residence on Brick street on February 15 as a result of a heart attack. She was 73 years of age. The former Gertie Boal, she was born at Cedar Hill on July 9, 1890, a daughter of the late Robert Boal and his wife, Susan Stevenson. She was educated there and married to Mr. Simpson at Carleton Place in 1926. She attended Memorial Park United Church. She was first married to Vandaleer Campbell. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Lyndon George Campbell of Toronto and Gordon Arthur Campbell of Trenton: two brothers, Fred Boal of Burritts Rapids and Elmer Boal of Mawistike, Michigan; a daughter, Marion Jean Clement who was the first wife of Mr. Frank Clement of Almonte died upwards of eleven years ago. Also deceased are two sisters, Lennie Peterson and Etta Trail. Another sister, Evelyn White of Oshawa survives. The pallbearers were: K. Robertson, 0. Hastie, G. Hastie, J. Galvin, L. White and A. Campbell. - (Carleton Place Canadian).

MILLER - TOWEY - Mr. and Mrs. John R. Miller wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Marilyn Eleanor (Miller), to John Kenneth Towey, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Towey, Carleton Place. The marriage will take place Saturday, May 11, 1968, at 4 p.m., in Guthrie United Church, Clayton, Ontario.

Ramsay Township lost one of its best known elderly residents Saturday, Feb. 23rd in the death of Andrew Alexander (Alex) Cochran which occurred at the Almonte General Hospital in his 80th year after a brief illness. Mr. Cochran was born on the homestead adjacent to the farm; he owned at the time of his death. He was a son of the late Andrew Cochran and his wife Catherine Wilson. He was educated at the local school and, as the eldest of a large family, went to work at an early age and continued until his retirement from active farming some two years ago. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine (Kate) Forsythe and six children, namely: Mrs. Malcolm Stewart (Jean) Almonte; Mrs. A. T. McKenzie (Mary) Toronto: Mrs. Gordon Donaldson, (Margaret) Pakenham; Mrs. Ralph Milne (Amy) Edmonton; Mrs. Ken Duncan (Helen) Almonte and Russell of Almonte. There is also one sister and three brothers: Mrs. W. A. Jamieson (Isobel) Almonte, Milton B. of Ramsay; D. Wilson of Toronto and Kenneth of Portland, Ore. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by the Rev. D. Leslie Elder of the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers were: Messrs James Steele, Wm. Poole, Keith Cavanagh, Wilbert McKay, Harvey Cochran and W. A. Jamieson. Mr. Cochran was highly respected as a good neighbour and because of his long and industrious life. His very large funeral testified to the esteem in which he was held.

Mr. Alfred Ireton celebrated his 94th birthday on, Saturday, March 31. A dinner was held in his honor at the home of his son. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ireton at Ferguson Falls. Those present were, Mr. Alfred Ireton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Moulton, Ossie and Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bowland, Miss Marie Ruttle and Miss Faye Sommerville. Mr. Ireton is very well, always able to do some work. He received many gifts and cards. His many friends extend congratulations.

Mr. and Mrs. (Florence) & Wilbert Munro of Halls Mills celebrated their 30^th wedding anniversary on Oct. 11tb in Clayton Community Hall. A large crowd gathered to wish them many more happy years together. Among those who attended from a distance were, Mrs. John C. Wright of Brantford. Miss Minerva Watchorn of Perth also Mrs. Win. Fraser and son Douglas of Renfrew.

Impressive tribute to the memory of William Edward Poole aged 35 Years and his son William Sterling Poole, 5 years was paid at a double funeral which was held on Friday, June 21 from the Kerry Funeral Home to St. Paul's Anglican Church where the service was held at 2.30 p.m. Canon J. W, R. Meakin officiated assisted by former rector, Rev. R. S. V. Crossley of Stittsville. Mr. Poole and his son were the victims of the tragic fire which destroyed their home in the early morning of June 19. The father lost his life in a desperate effort to save his little boy. This tragedy deeply shocked the whole community and relatives and friends in large numbers attended to pay their last respects to the memory of Mr. Poole who was both a popular and highly respected farmer and his little son. St. Paul's Church could not accommodate those wishing to attend and the funeral cortege was the largest seen in this community for many years. William Edward Poole was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Poole, 7th line of Ramsay Township and farmed with his father. He was born at Woodlawn and educated in the local schools there and came to Ramsay with his parents 19 years ago. Thirteen years ago he married Miss Ruth Turner who survives, but who is a patient in the Almonte General Hospital recovering from numerous burns. William Sterling was their only child. He also leaves his sorrowing sister Mary, Mrs. Turner of Ramsay and brothers Harry of Ottawa and Jackie at home. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers for the father, were: John Cochran, Keith Cavanagh, Robert Naismith, Everett Dolan, Ron Steele and Alvin Buck. The pallbearers for the son were: Peter Cochran, Claude Cochran, Jimmie Cavanagh and John Poole. Beautiful floral tributes were received as further tokens of sympathy. Among them were tokens from Almonte IGA and staff. B. A. Thurston Ltd., Duncan's Poultry Farm. The Eastern Star, Staff Almonte Public Schools, Square Dance Club, St. Paul's Sunday School and teachers and the Eastern Ontario Jersey Breeders Association.

The marriage was solemnized in the RCAF Chapel at St. Hubert Que., on Mon. April 15 at 4 p.m. of Miss Jacqueline Gail Evans daughter of Wing Commander and Mrs. Evans of Victoria, B.C. and presently of St. Lambert, Que., and Flying Officer Robert Murray Ramsbottom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Ramsbottom of Lanark. Padre W. Roger officiated at the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a sheath gown that had an overskirt of corded silk and a lace jacket. A coronet of lily of the valley held the shoulder length illusion net veil. Red and white roses were in her bouquet. Identical gowns of pink chiffon over taffeta and headpieces of toning veiling and a rose were worn by maid of honor. Miss Fern Wonnacott and bridesmaids Misses Joanne Evans, the bride's sister, and Barbara Watson of Winnipeg, Man. Pink roses centered their nosegays of white carnations. Mrs. Evans, the bride's mother, wore a dress of soft beige chiffon with matching gloves, shoes and purse. She wore a floral hat, a mink stole and a corsage of Talisman roses. Mrs. Ramsbottom, mother of the groom wore a dress of powder blue chiffon over taffeta. She had a matching hat, a dark mink stole and black accessories. Her corsage was of pale pink Sweetheart roses. F/O John Whitaker, Ottawa was best man and the usher were F/O Barry Mootham, Chatham, N.B. and F/O Fred Williams, Bagotville, Que. A reception was held in the Officers Mess, St. Hubert Air Base. Dr. Lindsay Ogilvy, Montreal proposed the toast. Guests attended from Victoria, Toronto, Brantford, Ottawa, Perth, Kingston, Watertown, N.Y., Bagotville and Chatham, N.B. As her going away ensemble the bride chose a pale yellow boucle suit, black accessories and a corsage of pale mauve orchids. F/0 Ramsbottom is a former graduate of Almonte High School and of the Royal Military College. Kingston. Following a honeymoon trip to Nassau, the young couple will reside at Ville Lemoyne, Que.

A honeymoon in Jamaica followed the wedding on Saturday, May l8th, 1963 of Beverley Anne Giles and Heikki Allan Valkonen, in Almonte United Church, Almonte, Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Giles are the bride's parents and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vilho Valkonen of Montreal and Toronto. Rev. F. Gerard officiated at the two o'clock ceremony when the church was adorned with apple blossoms, pink snapdragon and fern. Mr. Carl Sadler was soloist and Mr. Dan McCuan played the wedding music. During the dinner hour, Donald Giles, brother of the bride, sang "Where e'er You Walk." Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Evelyn Glenfield of Toronto as maid of honour, Miss Barbara Ann Duncan of Almonte as bridesmaid, Miss Sandra Duncan as junior bridesmaid, Miss Karen Boardman and Miss Lindsey Boardman of Toronto as flower girls. William Vanderwel of Toronto was best man and the ushers were Mr. Lauri Lehtihalme and Mr. Kauko Aronaho of Montreal. The bride wore a full length gown of white poi-de-soie with, scalloped lace neckline, short sleeves and bell-shaped skirt. An overskirt of white poie-de-soie fell into a chapel train. She wore a cultured pearl necklace and matching earrings a gift of the groom. A tiara of frosted white leaves held her shoulder length circular veil. Red roses, in cascade, formed the bridal bouquet. The bride's attendants wore gowns in pastel shades of lime green, mauve and gold, They carried white mums. A reception followed in the Almonte United Church Hall and the couple left on their honeymoon. To travel, the bride wore a yellow print silk sheath dress with a yellow chiffon coat and a picture hat to match. The accessories were white and a white orchid corsage completed the costume. Mr. and Mrs. Valkonen will reside in Toronto.

Miss Carol Victoria Pauline Kellough became the bride of Mr. William Ronald James in Almonte United Church, Saturday, April 13th. Rev. Francois Gerard officiated at the ceremony. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Victor Kellough, and Mr. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. James. Mr. Douglas Kellough, Cobourg and Mrs. Douglas J. King were soloists, with Mr. Dan McCuan as organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her sister Cynthia, Mrs. Harold Stuart, Simcoe, as Matron-of-honour; Wilma, sister of the groom, Mrs. Keith Cassidy, Toronto; and Miss Teresa Ross, Ottawa, as bridesmaids. Mr. Carl James, brother of the groom, was best man, and the ushers were Mr. Keith Cassidy, Toronto and Mr. Fred Bradley, Ottawa. The bride wore a floor length gown of white peau-de-soie, with matching headpiece in crown effect from which the veil of tulle illusion fell to shoulder length. She carried a cascade bouquet of American beauty roses and lily of the valley. Her attendants wore dresses of graduated shades of pink peau do soie, and carried matching nosegays of pink and white chrysanthemums. Following a reception in the church hall Mr. and Mrs. James left on a wedding trip to Quebec City and the Eastern United States. They will reside at Toronto, 542 Strathmore Blvd. Out-of-town guests were present from Buffalo, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Pembroke, Dunnville, Cobourg and London.

Mom, Dad, Brothers and Sisters.

The funeral of Andrew Stewart took place May 2 from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, where Rev. H. E. Parsons conducted the service. Interment was made at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Mr. Stewart died in Memorial Hospital on May 18 (1964). He had resided on John Street. He was born in Almonte, a son of the late Robert Stewart and his wife, Agnes Yuill. Mr. Stewart was a successful farmer in Ramsay Township nearly all his life. He attended church in Almonte and was a member of Mississippi Lodge, Almonte. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret L. MacDowall, a sister Mayme, Mrs. George Boal of Pakenham and a number of nieces and nephews. The pallbearers were Holly MacDowall, Orville MacDowall, James Jack, Dawson MacDowall, Gordon Boal, all nephews, and Milton Cochran- (C.P. Canadian)

0n the 25th anniversary of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bowland of Clayton were guests of honour at dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Moulton and Ross. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. Murray Montgomery, Kathy and Ian of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Montgomery of Lanark; Mr. and Mrs. John Ebbs, Ruth and Heather of Drummond Centre; Mrs. Clifford Gardiner of Scotch Corners; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bowland, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Camelon of Almonte; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ireton and Lillian of Ferguson's Falls; and Miss Brenda Ireton of Perth; Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Moulton, Cardiff, and Stephen of Almonte, RR 2. Mr. and Mrs. Bowland were the recipients of many lovely gifts and congratulations. They were married August 30, 1941, at St. John's Church, Innisville by the late Robert Turley.

Following an illness of nearly three years duration, Miss Laura Snedden passed away in the Almonte General Hospital on Sun., Oct. 6th (1965) in her 79th year. Born in Ramsay Township, she was a daughter of the late David Snedden and his wife, Ellen Cochran. Except for a short period which she spent in Renfrew, she lived all her life in Ramsay Township and Almonte where she was widely known and highly regarded. She was a member of Almonte United Church and took an active part in the Women's organizations of the church until prevented by ill health. For 42 years she was employed in the same store by the late W. W. Taber, Mr. W. M. Pimlott and latterly by McCormick's Ladies' Wear. Surviving are three sisters: Belle, Mrs. Wm. Warren of Carleton Place; Mabel, Mrs. Peter Syme and Lizzie, Mrs. Ernest Robertson, both of Almonte and several nieces and nephews. Another sister, Nell, Mrs. Lawrence Naismith, predeceased her 13 years ago. The funeral which was largely attended was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 8 at 2.30 p.m. Rev. Francis Gerard, minister of Almonte United Church, officiated. Interment was in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs: D. W. Snedden, John Snedden, Wilbert Cochran, Milton Cochran, Ivan Duncan and Harry Walker.

Grace St. Andrew's Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Doreen Mary Symington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Symington, Arnprior, became the bride of Garnet Orval Thomas Ziebarth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Ziebarth, Pakenham. Rev. John T. Angus, Braeside, performed the double ring ceremony. Wallace Findlay was organist and Misses Cathy and Leslie Bahm sang "The Lord is my Shepherd" during the signing of the register. Given in marriage by her father, the bride looked lovely in a floor length gown of embroidered nylon net over satin. The low neck-line was embroidered with sequins as were the sleeves which came to a point over the hands. Her fingertip veil was held in place with a coronet head-piece of leaves made of net and sequins. Her bouquet consisted of two orchids and white stephanotis. Miss Eileen Symington attended her sister as maid of honour and the bridesmaids were, Miss Melba Ziebarth, Pakenham, and Miss Elaine Symington, Almonte. Eldon Ziebarth was best man and the ushers were Merlyn Ziebarth and Ronnie Symington. The maid-of-honour wore a lace and nylon dress and head piece in canary yellow and the bridesmaid wore dresses and head pieces in the same pattern in aqua. They carried bouquets of white mums with centers to match their dresses. Following the ceremony the bride and groom were driven around town in an early model car owned and driven by Ken Needham. A reception was held in the Christian Education Centre where Miss Wilma McIntyre tended the guest book. Later the young couple left-amid showers of confetti and rice on a honeymoon through some of the Eastern States. For travelling the bride wore a pink suit with white hat and gloves, black shoes and purse. Her corsage was pink sweetheart roses. They will reside on the groom's farm on Highway 29, south of Arnprior.

GOODFELLOW - VIRGIN - Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Goodfellow of Almonte, wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley Ann (Goodfellow), to Mr. Raymond Arnold Virgin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Virgin of Clayton, Ontario. Wedding to take place Saturday, July 8^th, at 3 p.m., Almonte United Church.

The marriage of Miss Mary Helen Pretty and Mr. Alexander Graham Stewart took place in St. Paul's United Church, Middleville on May 4th, 1963 at 7.30 p.m. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pretty of Middleville and the groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm G. Stewart of Almonte. Rev. Robert O. Clarke officiated, with Mrs. Harvey Wilson of Hopetown supplying the music. Mr. Jim White of Innisville sang, How Great Thou Art. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a floor length gown of lace over not with sequins on the bodice. Her veil was held in place by a crown edged with aurora borealis and drop pearls and she carried, a bouquet of red roses. Miss Amy Stewart, sister of the groom was maid of honour. She wore an aqua street length dress of chiffon over taffeta with a lace bodice and lace inserts in the skirt and carried pink and white roses. Mr. Laurie Pretty, brother of the bride was best man and the guests were ushered by Alan Pretty, brother of the bride. Following a reception at the bride's home, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart left for Niagara Falls. They will reside near Almonte.

On I June 12, 1965, at 4 p.m. Rosalyn Frances Robertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson of Almonte, became the bride of Harold William Lloyd Giles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Giles of Almonte. The Rev. H. F. Skoutajan officiated at the ceremony which took place in Almonte United Church. The bride wore a silk shantung floor-length dress and carried a cascading bouquet of orchids, ivy and stephanotis. Her maid of honour was her sister Fern, who wore a floor length silk shantung dress in aqua shade. Her bouquet was white oriental mums. The groom was attended by his brother-in-law, Mr. Allan Valkonen of Toronto, and the ushers were Mr. David Giles, brother of the groom and his cousin Mr. Bruce Duncan. During the signing of the register Mr. Donald Giles, brother of the groom sang, "Bless This House." A reception was held in the church hall. After a short honeymoon the young couple left for Prince George, British Columbia.

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ritchie celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at their home on Wesley Street on Friday, March 27. Mrs. Ritchie was formerly Miss Jean Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Black of Darvel, Ayrshire, Scotland and Mr. Ritchie is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ritchie of Cedar Hill. Mr. Ritchie served overseas in World War I with the 13th Battalion and the couple came to Almonte in August, 1919. They spent 18 years in Northern Ontario, where Mr. Ritchie was employed by The Austin Lumber Company at Nicholson Siding. He served in the Second World War with the Veterans' Guards in several locations and returned to Almonte at the close of the War. For a time Mr. Ritchie was employed by the Hartley Woollen Mills and later by the Rosamond Woolen Company. They have two sons, Clarence of Toronto and William of Almonte. On Friday, many friends came to tender their congratulations and they were the recipients of numerous gifts and a purse of money.

Charming in its quiet simplicity and of interest to a wide circle of friends was the marriage of Helen Winnifred Boal, daughter of Mrs. George Boal of Pakenham and Gordon Cameron of White Lake, son of Mrs. Alex Cameron, which was solemnized on Friday evening at 8 p.m. in St. Andrew's United Church with Rev. W. L. Henley officiating. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ziebarth. Following the marriage the newly weds left on a motor trip to California and Florida. On their return they will reside he grooms farm at White Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McMunn observed their 50th wedding anniversary at their home, 301 Flora Street, Carleton Place on Sunday, March 29th. Mrs. McMunn was the former Miss Bertha Robertson of Ramsay Township. They were married at Blakeney on March 31, 1914 and farmed at Rosetta until March 1922 when they moved to Union Hall where they lived until Sept. 1946. On retiring they , moved to Carleton Place, where they have lived ever since. To them were born a family of five: Ruby, Mrs. Thos. Barnes of Franklin, Ohio; Lena, Mrs. Maurice O'Toole, Toronto; Eleanor, Mrs. H. Dowdall, Carleton Place; Keith, Union Hall and Arnold of Middleville. There are also eight grandchildren. The bride of 50 years wore a dress of blue lace with a corsage of red roses. The bridesmaid, Mrs. Don Currie, sister of the groom and the best man, Mr. Roy Robertson, cousin of the bride were both present at this happy occasion. Because Mr. McMunn has not enjoyed the best of health recently, the celebration was confined to members of the family and close friends. Tea was poured by Mrs. Mayme Hill, Kingston and Mrs. Dan Currie, Union Hall and the serving was done by members of the family.

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Erskine were Bermuda Bound by jet on Sat., March 7. They left from Ottawa and continued via Montreal. They expect to return in a week's time. Mr. Erskine was the lucky winner of an IGA all expense trip to Bermuda. They are registered at the Elbow Beach Hotel, Paget Parish, Bermuda.

Mr. and Mrs. (Bertha Robertson) & Thos. McMunn, 301 Flora Street, Carleton Place and former residents of Rosetta and Union Hall who celebrated their Golden Wedding on Sunday, March 29th at their home where they have lived since they retired in 1946. For further details of this happy event, see elsewhere on this page. (Photo by Foote)

On Saturday afternoon. March 28, at 2 p.m. in Almonte United Church, Miss Marilyn Munro and Mr. Robert Drynan were united in marriage by the Rev. F. C. Gerard. The bride is the daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Munro, and the bridegroom is the Son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Drynan, all of Almonte. The bride wore a street-length dress of white lace. The bridal bouquet was red roses and white carnations. Miss Alice Brown was brides-maid wearing a dress of blue brocaded taffeta. Her bouquet was of pink carnations. Mr. Keith Drynan, brother of the groom was best man. Following the wedding a dinner was held in the Church Hall. Out Of town guests were present from Stittsville, Smiths Falls, Ottawa and Arnprior.

Funeral service was held Saturday afternoon in Holy Trinity Church Pembroke for Miss Elizabeth Ann Appleby, a member of a well known Pembroke family, who died Thursday in Toronto General Hospital following a lengthy illness in her 73rd year. Miss Appleby was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Appleby. She attended local schools and taught for a few years in rural schools, later being employed in the Bank of Ottawa in Pembroke for a time, and trained as a nurse in St. John's Episcopal Hospital Brooklyn, N.Y. She was there 19 years and in 1944 became director of nursing in the House of St. Giles the Cripple, Brooklyn. On her retirement, Miss Appleby returned to Pembroke and had lived with her sister, Mrs. George M. Rawlins. Mrs. Kenneth McDougall of Almonte is a niece.

Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson were pleasantly surprised to find their relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Snedden on Sunday, April 26, to congratulate them on their 25th Wedding Anniversary. The party was planned by their daughters, Marilyn, Rosalyn and Fern, assisted by Mrs. Herb Timmins and Mr. Ken Robertson and others. A turkey dinned was served buffet style and then Mr. and Mrs. Robertson cut the three tiered wedding cake. Mr. Ken Robertson proposed a toast to the couple and the gifts were presented - a card table and chair set, an electric shaver for Mr. Robertson and a set of crystal glasses for Mrs. Robertson. The three daughters gave a silver broach to their mother and a silver tie clip to their father to mark the occasion. A picture album had been prepared, dating back to the couples childhood, and many laughs were heard as this was looked through. Those in attendance from out of town included: Mrs. Lorena Timmins of Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. Austin Timmins and daughters of Trenton; Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Bradley and children of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Robertson and girls of Perth; Mrs. Ken Timmins and daughter of Ottawa; and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hogan of Ottawa.

BRYDGES - The family of the late Mrs. Eva Brydges extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who sent floral offerings and cards of sympathy or who assisted in anyway. To one and all we are deeply grateful. Mr. John Brydges and family.

JOHNSTON - We wish to thank our kind friends and neighbors for their kindly assistance and cards of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. David Caldwell and daughter Margaret.

STEWART, Andrew - In hospital, Carleton Place, Monday, May 18, 1964, Andrew Stewart, beloved husband of Margaret L. MacDowall. Rested at Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place. Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 2 at 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Masonic Service was held Tuesday, 8.30 p.m.

Charles E. Dunlop, born at Clayton, 1875, aged 89 years and five months passed away at his home in Argyle, Manitoba on September l2th. He leaves to mourn his loss one son James and daughter (Ivy), Mrs. Lawrence Scott. He went west from Clayton in the early 1900's. As a young man he first lived at Warren and then moved to Argyle in 1906 and has resided there since.

MORE - At the Almonte General Hospital on Sat., Feb 29^th., 1964, Cecil Earl More, beloved husband of Kathleen Elizabeth Anne Drynan, in his 65^th year. The funeral service was held at the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street. Almonte, on Tues., March 3rd at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

DRYNAN - I wish to express my sincere thanks to all my friends and relatives for their kindness shown by remembering me with flowers, gifts and cards while a patient in the Almonte General Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Dobb, Dr. Clarke and the nursing staff of the hospital. Isabel Drynan.

JAMES, Winnard (Winnie) Boyd - At the Almonte General Hospital on Tuesday, August 28th, 1962. Winnard (Winnie) James, beloved, husband of Adelaide Maria Loney and dear father of Mary (W. S. Peacock) Ottawa and Douglas of Almonte. In his 69th year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for service on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Another example of this was I brought to light, recently, by Mr. Abraham Evans of Clayton. He noticed in an article written for The Gazette by Mr. W. H. Black of Toronto, that a question was raised as to how Clayton and Rosetta got their names. He claims that Clayton was called after Colonel Clayton, an original settler in that district, and that Rosetta got its name from a Miss Rosetta McFarlane or Rosetta Craig, who were among the first to live in that part of the County. The Bellamys went to Clayton after the Colonel had been there for some time. It was they who built the grist and saw mills. Up to the time of their coming, pioneer residents like Mr. Evans' grandfathers, had carried their grist to Perth on their backs, to have it milled. Bellamys offered to build the mills provided the farmers around what is now known as Clayton Lake, agreed to let them dam the stream emptying out it thus raising the level of the water by 12 feet. Anxious for the facilities offered the people came to terms with the Bellamys and as a result of this agreement the lake was first known by the name of Harmony. It appeared that way on old maps but as time passed and the reasons for this rather fancy appellation faded into the distance, the body of water above the Village became known variously as Watchorns Lake, Evans' Lake, Thompson's Lake and Clayton Lake. Finally the last label stuck, and today, Clayton Lake is famous for its pike fishing. Mr. Evans, maternal grandfather, Donald Munro, came out from Scotland and settled in the Clayton district 140 years ago. His paternal grandfather, Richards Evans, was a native of Wales, and carved out a home for himself on the shores of the lake about the same time as the Munros.

MR. CECIL MORE - The death occurred suddenly in Almonte General Hospital on Saturday afternoon, February 29th of Cecil Earl More in his 65th year. Born in Ramsay Township, he was the son of the late W. R. More and his wife Minnie Julia Toop. He lived most of his life on the More homestead which was originally purchased from the Government in 1840 by his grandfather, James More. He retired in 1950 and moved to Almonte. On April 23. 1931 he married Miss Ann K. E. Drynan of Clayton who survives with five daughters: Elizabeth (Mrs. Lorne Hudson) Merrickville; Irene (Mrs. Ed Middleton) Ottawa; Margaret (Mrs. John Cochran) Almonte; Carmel, Ottawa and Isobel (Mrs. Donald Cathcart) Stittsville. He also leaves two brothers, Edwin L. of Ramsay and William J. of Wood River, Ill., and two sisters, Edith (Mrs. Root) San Francisco and Ethel (Mrs. P. J. DeRouchie) Meadville, Pa. Two brothers and two sisters predeceased him. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Leslie Elder of Almonte Presbyterian Church conducted the service and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. The pallbearers were Messrs: Wilbert McKay, Charles Symington, James McGregor, Melville Lockhart, Jack Gleeson and Andrew More. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. Also contributions to the Ontario Heart Foundation and the Bible Society.

On Saturday, October 8th, Mrs. George Donaldson celebrated he 80th birthday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. an Mrs. Melvin Donaldson, Ottawa. Mrs. Donaldson was greeted by many friends and relatives at afternoon tea. She was the recipient of many cards, flowers and gifts. Mrs. Donaldson's son, H. W. Donaldson and his wife of Peterborough were also present. The many friends of Mrs. Donaldson wish her every good wish for health and happiness of many years.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Miller, whose marriage took place in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Ottawa on Aug, 15. The bride is the former Diana Meakin, daughter of Canon and Mrs. J. W. R. Meakin.

Rev. F. V. Maxwell, newly appointed rector of Clayton parish, and formerly of Maberly. Clayton parish includes the Anglican Churches of St. George's, Clayton, St. John's, Innisville, and St. James', Franktown.

The picture above shows Canon J. W. R. Meakin and Mrs. (Oriole  Foy) Meakin who will be leaving St. Paul's Parish on April 30^th to make their home in Westboro. A sketch of Rev. Canon Meakin's career appears elsewhere in this issue.

At their regular April meeting St. Paul's Evening Guild entertained with a tasty supper for Mrs. J. W. R. Meakin and Canon Meakin, when they were presented with gifts by Mrs. H. E. Cook in appreciation of their eight years service in the parish. Mrs. James H. Stewart gave the address and spoke with deep feeling of the friendships made and help given by Mrs. Meakin and her husband. During the month the Parish Guild and Woman's Auxiliary entertained at a tea for Mrs. Meakin, when she was presented with a very handsome guilt from the W. A. Embroidered with the names of its members, and a gift from the Parish Guild. On both occasions Mrs. Meakin expressed her thanks to the ladies for the co-operation in our work for God and trusted that the friendships made would continue and God's blessing rest on their work, wherever it was done.

As stated in last week's Gazette, Canon J. W. R. Meakin will be resigning from active duty in the Sacred Ministry on April 30th. He and his wife will then move to Britannia where he will perform light duty in St. Stephen's Parish under the rector, the Rev. Eldon Davis. The following account of Canon Meakin's career has been taken from a church periodical and begins with his appointment as rector of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte, in 1956: The Reverend Canon James W. R. Meakin has been appointed rector of St. Paul's church, Almonte. it has been announced by the Right Reverend E. S. Reed, Bishop of Ottawa. Canon Meakin, who has been rector of Hawkesbury for the last five years, was born in England and served with the British Army (Royal Engineers) during the First War, seeing service in Palestine. He was trained in the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich and resigned his commission following the war and came to Canada in 1925, he was accepted in training for the ministry by the late Archbishop Roper. He studied at Bishop's University, Lennoxville, graduating with first class honors in Greek. Canon Meakin was ordained Deacon in 1927 and Priest in 1928. He has served at Montague and Franktown, 1927-30 as Assistant Curate at St. Matthew's, Ottawa, 1930-32, rector of Clayton, 1932-40, rector of Richmond, 1940-51. On January 6th, 1952 he was appointed Honorary Canon of Christ Church Cathedral by the (continued on page three)

Canon Meakin and Mrs. Meakin left on Thursday to make their home in Ottawa. As stated previously, Canon Meakin has retired but will have part-time duties in St. Stephen's Parish where Rev. Eldon Davis is the rector. The Rev. Canon and Mrs. Meakin were will know in this whole community, as the Canon was rector of St. George's, Clayton from 1932 to 1940 before coming to St. Paul's in 1956. They were a very popular couple here both with the people of the parish and those of other denominations as well. Their friends here wish them happiness and health in their new surroundings.

Right Reverend Robert Jefferson, the then Bishop of Ottawa. Canon Meakin is a member of the Executive Committee of the Diocese and has served as delegate to General Synod. He is also a member of the General Board of Religious Education and has given leadership in matters of religious education and youth training in the Diocese and throughout the church. Canon Meakin was married to the former Oriole Foy of Traymore Ontario and they have five sons and one daughter as follows; Dr. William Meakin of Toronto, on the research staff, Princess Margaret Hospital, Reverend Allan Meakin of Grande Prairie, Peace River district, Mr. Donald Meakin of Ottawa, manager of Canterbury House Bookstore, David Meakin, high school teacher, W. E. Porter Collegiate, Toronto, Diana Meakin, instructor at the School of Nursing, Ottawa Civic Hospital, and Geoffrey with the Department of Lands and Forests, Sault Marie. Canon Meakin succeeds the Llewellyn Graham who is leaving today to pursue Post-graduate studies at St. Augustine's College Canterbury. Canon Meakin will begin his new work at Almonte early in September. The Reverend Canon J. W Meakin new rector of Almonte went to Hawkesbury from Richmond in 1951. A native of England, his heart had been set on coming to Canada as a clergyman from the age of 12. But the First Great War intervened and for two years he found himself serving as Lieutenant the Royal Engineers in Palestine and Syria, being present at the crossing of the River Jordan and General Allenby's advance to Beirut and Tripoli. After the war he determined to see for himself how men really lived. So he came to Canada as an immigrant, travelling West in a Colonist car CPR and eventually working his way from coast to coast as a farm hand. He even helped to boost the Pulp and Paper Industry by stoking the furnaces in the Powell River Mill, B. C., and crawling into fire-boxes Sunday mornings to scrape them clean. Back in Ontario his former calling to the ministry reasserted itself. His education which had begun at Dundle under F. W. Sanderson and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, England, was continued at Bishop's University Lennoxville, Quebec. Canon Meakin is a member of the Military Engineers Association of Canada. He has been a Chaplain of the Almonte Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; a member of the Scout Group Committee and the Loyal Orange Order. For some years the Canon has been teaching Religious Education to grades V - VI, in the Comba School and his is active in the Ministerial Association.

Mrs. (Mary Munro) Adam Johnson celebrated her 92nd birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 5th when a large number of friends called during the afternoon and evening to tender congratulations. Mrs. Johnson is blessed with remarkable health and was able to enjoy every minute. Besides her daughters, Miss Margaret and Mrs. W. E. Colborne of Almonte, her daughter Isabel, Mrs. Gordon Whitelaw of Niagara-on-the-Lake was present for this happy occasion.

TENNANT - PATTERSON - Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tennant, RR 2, Almonte, wish to announce the engagement of their only daughter, Mary Beverly (Tennant), to Gordon Gerald (Patterson), eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Patterson, RR 1, Maberly. Marriage to take place on Saturday, June 19th at three o'clock in Saint Andrew's United Church, Lanark.

Canon and Mrs. J. W. R. Meakin of Ottawa, announce the engagement of their only daughter Frances Diana Joy (Meakin), to Mr. Kenneth Douglas Miller of Toronto, son of Mr. George Miller and the late Mrs. Miller. The marriage will take place on Saturday, August 15 at 11 o'clock in St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Britannia. Miss Meakin is a graduate of the Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing and of Queen's University. Mr. Miller is a graduate of Queen's University and will continue postgraduate studies in September.