Newspaper Clippings - Book # 4 - Section 8

Keith Thompson, Clayton, Ontario - 12 January, 2001

One of the largest funerals to be held in the United Church for many years was that of Mrs. Ross Craig who died on Thursday, March 17 at the Shail Nursing Home, following 26 years of ill health. She was in her 55th year. Born on a farm on the Clayton Road, Ramsay Township in 1905, Annie May Reid was a daughter of the late John R. Reid and his wife, Margaret McKay of Middleville. She was educated at the rural school, Almonte High School and in 1925 graduated from Kemptville Agricultural School. In 1926 she married Mr. Allan Ross Craig, one of the well known farmers of this district and went to live with him on the 11th line of Ramsay. In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother who has lived in Almonte for a good many years, and by three daughters: Dorothy (Mrs. Lyle Reid) Almonte; Jean (Mrs. Keith Willows) Innisville and Miss Lois, in Ottawa. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Kemp and Mrs. Stuart Whyte of Ramsayville; two grandchildren, Shirley and Barry Willows. One brother, Robert, died in childhood. Mrs. Craig was stricken with an illness 26 years ago that eventually made her an invalid confined to a wheel chair. She spent the last three years of her life in a nursing home. But in spite of being confined to her home and the pain she suffered she was always remarkably bright and cheerful; so much so that people enjoyed visiting her. The body rested at the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Street until 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon when it was removed to the United Church which is located just across the street. The pastor, Rev. J. Ray Anderson, conducted a service in which he spoke words of comfort to the mourners basing his remarks on passages from the Bible, particularly from Job and the Apostle Paul. There was almost a full choir and the flowers around the altar rail were very beautiful. Hymns sung were "What a Friend we have in Jesus," and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were three nephews, Messrs; John Whyte, Donald Kemp and Wilfred Neilson and Messrs; Morden Duncan, Arthur MacNicol and Eric Munro. Honorary Pallbearers were members of the session of the church of which Mr. Craig had long been a member. Among the many tributes were flowers from the Bank of Canada, Ottawa; Carleton Place Public School Board; the neighbors and Circle NO. 3 Almonte United W.A.; and in lieu of flowers, donations were given to the British and Foreign Bible Society from the session of Almonte United Church; W. A. of Boyd's United Church and Mr. And Mrs. Arthur McNichol in memory of the deceased. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery

The death occurred at the family residence, Farm Street, Almonte on Thursday morning, Oct. 27th, of Mrs. Martin D. Maxwell in her 75th year. While she had been in poor health for sometime her sudden passing was unexpected. Mrs. Maxwell was born in Almonte, Barbara Allan Johnstone, a daughter of the late Frederick Sarah Johnstone. She lived here all her life and in her youth was an accomplished musician and taught music. She was a member of Almonte United Church and a charter member of the Ladies Curling Club. She had many friends, having a friendly and pleasant disposition. Mrs. Maxwell is survived by her husband and one son, Capt. Don. Maxwell of R.M.C., Kington. She was the last of her family, the only other member, an older brother having died in May. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street on Saturday afternoon. A service was conducted by Rev. F. C. Gerard, pastor of the local United Church. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Messrs. Paul Martin, Roy Thompson, Jack JOSS, John LeMaistre, Harold Mathie and Mel Lockhart.

Following a serious illness that confined her to bed for the past year, Mrs. Charles Brydges, wife of the late Charles Edwin Brydges of Ramsay, passed away in her 80th year at the Four Winds Private Hospital, Perth. Mrs. Brydges, born Annie Louise Irvine, was the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Irvine and his wife, Frances Prescott of Innisville. Since her marriage in 1903, Mrs. Brydges had been a resident of this community where she earned the respect and esteem of all by her cheerful disposition and readiness to help others in time of need. Mrs. Brydges is survived by three daughters, Margaret, Mrs. W. K. Boland, Almonte; Muriel, Mrs. Charles More, Almonte; Stella, Mrs. Kenneth Dowdall, Naughton; and two sons, Orville, Almonte; and Earl of Barrie. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral took place on Thursday Nov. 24th from the Kerry Funeral Parlours, Almonte to St. Paul’s Church. The services at the church and graveside were conducted by Canon J. W. R. Meakin. Interment was made in St. Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were four grandsons, Donald Boland, Pembroke; Borden Dowdall and Clarence Brydges, Naughton; Blair Brydges, Almonte; Joseph Madden and Robert Brydges, Almonte.

Ever remembered by Dad, Mother, Isabel and Keith.

CAVANAGH - In loving memory of Harvey Cavanagh who, died Oct. 29, 1960.

Wife Marian and sons Jerry, Eric and Harvey.

The sudden death of Mrs. Roy Robertson occurred in the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 14, 1958 in her 71st year. Born at Rosetta, Ont., she was the daughter of George Creighton and Margaret Rodger. Mrs. Robertson, the former Margaret (Madge) Willimine Creighton, received her formal education in the rural schools at Rosetta and Middleville and high school at Lanark. She also attended Model School at Perth and taught in district schools for many years. She was married to William Roy Robertson on April 26th, 1916. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, William Creighton of Ottawa and Donald Roy of Hespeler, Ont., also one sister, Mrs. Edward Buffam of Carleton Place and three grandchildren. Two sisters deceased were, Mrs. William McKay and Mrs. Annie Whitton of Western Canada. A resident of Union Hall district all her married life, Mrs. Robertson was active in many phases of community welfare. She was a member of the Clayton United Church where for many years she had been organist and choir director. She was also a member of the Women’s Missionary Society and Women's Auxiliary of that church. Mrs. Robertson was a charter member and past president of Union Hall Women's Institute. For several years she had been a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. The largely attended funeral was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte on Monday, November 17th to Clayton United Church for service at 3 p.m. Interment took place in the United Church Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Brawn assisted by Rev. M. F. Oldham. Among the floral tributes were pieces from, Patent Printing Unit, Hull, Que.; Canadian Legion, Almonte Branch 240; Almonte Gazette Staff; Union Hall W.I., Officers and Directors, N.L.A.S.; Overseers Ex. Staff, Artex Woolens, Hespeler; Clayton United Church Choir. The late Mrs. Robertson was a talented lady. She was an accom "Continued on page five"

Miss Margaret Irene McMunn and Mr. Rodney Norman Palmer were united in marriage in St. John's Anglican church chapel, in Vancouver on Saturday, Jan. 15. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fraser McMunn of Stittsville and formerly of Pakenham and Mr. Palmer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Palmer of Kamloops, B. C. Rev. D. C. McCoull officiated and Mr. R. Bevan was organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Barbara Neilson as maid of honor and Miss Joan Lyon as bridesmaid. Mr. Peter Broomhall was best man and the guests were ushered by Mr. Jack McCellan. The wedding reception was held at the home of Mrs. Stella Burr, aunt of the bridegroom and later the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip to California. They will reside in Vancouver. The bride is a graduate of the Ottawa Civic Hospital and the groom is a graduate of the University of British Columbia.

MISS DIANA MEAKIN who has graduated from the Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing. Miss Meakin, now on the staff of the Civic Hospital, is the daughter of Canon and Mrs. J. W. Meakin, Almonte.

Almonte United Church is the setting for the wedding of Miss Dawna Caryl Vallee and Mr. William Morton Ritchie on Saturday afternoon, May 27th. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vallee and Mr. Ritchie is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Wesley Ritchie. Rev. F. C. Gerard officiated at the ceremony. Mr. Dan McCuan was organist and Mrs. Mary Edmonds was soloist. Mr. Vallee gave his daughter in marriage and she was attended by sister, Mrs. Barbara Erlewein of Toronto as maid of honor and Miss Sandra McCreary as bridesmaid. Mr. Clarence Ritchie was best man for his brother and the guests were ushered by Mr. Gerald MacDonald and Mr. Helmut Erlewein. The bride wore a floor length gown of Chantilly lace with five tiers of pleated tulle which extended down the back. Sequin and pearl embroidery enchanced the sabrina neckline. Her two-tiered veil of tulle illusion was held in place by a coronet of pearls. She carried a bouquet of Talisman roses and hyancinth bells. The attendants wore full skirted white silk organza dresses that took the colour from pastel slips beneath. The maid of honour with mauve accessories and she carried mauve mums. The bridesmaids with yellow accessories and yellow mums. A reception was held in the United Church hall. Later Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie left on a wedding trip through the Eastern United States. They will reside in Almonte.

Ever remembered by family, Arthur, Addie and Margaret.

Cedar Hill Zion United Church was the scene of a pretty spring wedding on Saturday, May 20th, at 7 p.m., of Edith Anne Lawson and Carson Albert Timmins. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lawson of Cedar Hill and the groom is the son of Mrs. Mary Timmins and the late Mr. Harvey Timmins. Rev. Winnfred Henley officiated, at the double ring ceremony when the bride was given in marriage, by her father. Sharlyn Gilmour and Joan Lowry were heard in two duets at accompanied on the piano by Sandy Stewart. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Marion Fleming as Matron of honor and a cousin Miss Elsie Penman as bridesmaid. They were similarly dressed in street length dresses of pink and yellow and carried nosegays of mauve and white mums. Mr. Arthur Timmins, brother of the groom acted as best man and the ushers for the occasion were Mr. Earl Fleming, brother-in-law of the bride and Mr. Russell Sadler for the groom. The bride's gown was fashioned with fitted bodice with tiers of lace over net on the full length white skirt, featuring a square neckline and finger-tip sleeves. She had a shoulder length veil of net with brocaded white roses and seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of red sweetheart roses and stephanotis. Later a reception was held at the Pakenham Community Center and from there the happy couple left on a short motor trip. For travelling the bride chose a pale green dress with white accessories. The young couple will reside near Blakeney.

Ever remember by Husband, Robert D, Munro.

NEWEST IN THE NEW HOSPITAL - Mrs. Norman Dunlop of Union Hall proudly holds her seven-lb. baby daughter, first born in the new Carleton Place and District Hospital, while nurse Lena McNeely smiles approval. D. D. Findlay, chairman of the board of directors of the hospital, will present the child with a mug, while merchants have also marked the occasion with gifts.

FUMERTON - LOWE - Mrs. Edith Edwards announces the forthcoming marriage of her grand- daughter, Linda Marion Fumerton, to Donald Wayne Lowe son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lowe of Cedar Hill. The marriage will take place on Friday, November 4, 1966, at 7 p.m. in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte, Ontario.

STANLEY - Keith and Madelene are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter Lisa Louise (Stanley) at the Almonte General Hospital on Thurs. Feb. 6, 1964. A sister for Glen and Greg.

Miss Judith Ellen Salter became the bride of Mr. David Allen Sutherland on Saturday in St. Mathias Anglican Church, Ottawa, on July 8th. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton W. Salter and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sutherland, of Almonte. Rev. M. A. Hughes officiated. Mr. D. B. Sutherland was organist and Dr. Doris Sutherland de Merlis was soloist. Mr. Salter gave his daughter in marriage and she was attended by her cousin, Marilyn Mode of Montreal, as maid-of-honor. Bridesmaids were the Misses Maureen and Margaret Salter, twin sisters of the bride. Mr. Gerald Sutherland, of Toronto, was best man and the ushers were Mr. Murray Gray, of Ramsayville, and Mr. David L. Sutherland, of Ottawa. The bride wore a floor-length gown of white silk organza over taffeta fashioned on princess lines. It was styled with a round neckline embroidered with pearls, short puffed sleeves and a bouffant skirt, also embroidered with seed pearls. A matching headdress held her veil of tulle illusion and she carried a bouquet of roses and white carnations. Following the reception in the church hall, Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland left on a wedding trip to the Pocono Mountains. They will reside in Cornwall. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland are graduates of Queen's University.

The contest editor of the North Lanark Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society is proud to announce the winners in the April campaign colouring contest. Group 1, Grades 1 to 3, Almonte Schools: 1st prize, Arthur Horton, Grade 3, St. Mary's School; 2nd, Glenn Stanley, Grade 2, G. L. Comba School. Group 2, Grades 4 to 6, Almonte Schools: 1st prize, Carol Ann Sadler, Grade 5, G. L; Comba School; 2nd, Arthur Morton, Grade 6, Church Street School. Group 3: Grades 1 to 3, Rural and Village Schools: 1st prize, Francis Mills, Grade 1, S.S. No. 15, Blakeney; 2nd, Reggie Thompson, Grade 3, S.S. No. 9, Ramsay. Group 4: Grades 4 to 6, Rural and Village Schools: 1st prize, Sharon Ann Bartlett, Grade 6, SS No. 3, Ramsay; 2nd, Patsy Cox, Grade 5, Pakenham. 457 children entered the contest 1 so the judges, Mrs. R. A. Stewart, Mrs. Geoffrey Morton and Mrs. Henry Christie had a difficult time choosing the winners. The final choices were made on the basis of 1, the choice of colours used; 2, the vividness of the colouring; 3, artistic imagination in filling in the background; 4, bringing out the forcefulness of the caption, "The Cancer Society Helps Everyone." All entries were very well done and high praise is given to all the children and their teachers who participated in this project. A token of merit from the Cancer Society will be sent to each contestant. The prizes, consisting of a box of artist's paints for 1st and a silver dollar for 2nd, were presented by the president of the local branch of the Cancer Society, Mrs. J. Cameron at the Arts and Handicraft program and exhibit at the community centre, Pakenham on Tuesday evening, April 11th.

John Drynan.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Munro of Clayton who will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 27 at their home.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Munro of Clayton will observe their 35th wedding anniversary with their family, friends and neighbors at their home on Friday evening, May 27th. Mrs. Munro is the former Miss Margaret Edna Foster, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James, Foster of Clayton. They were married in Bethany Church manse by the Rev. Mr. McCrae. All of their married life has been spent farming in the Clayton district and both enjoy good, health. To them were born 14 children: Beatrice and Mervin of Almonte; Vera, Mrs. Wm. Church of Halifax; Flossie, Mrs. Don Houston of Almonte; Alex, deceased; Shirley, Mrs. Orville Drynan and Bert of Almonte: Muriel, Mrs. Mel Stewart and Helen, Mrs. Glen James of Perth; Gary of Regina; Jimmie, Jackie, Jean and Douglas at home. On Sunday a family dinner will be held at the home.

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cochran who celebrated their Gold Wedding at their home on the Clayton Road on Wednesday, June 22nd.

Miss Jean R. Kellough and Mr. Douglas J. King were united in marriage in Almonte, United Church on Saturday afternoon with Rev. W. J. Scott of Lindsay, Ont., officiating. The bride is the. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Victor Kellough, of Almonte, and the bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. King, of Newcastle, NB. Mr. Dan McCuan was organist and Mrs. Peter Santangelo of South Norwalk, Conn., was soloist. Mr. Kellough gave his daughter in marriage and she was attended by her three sisters, Mrs. J. L. Virgin of Almonte, was matron of honor, and Mrs. H. E. Stuart of Simcoe and Miss Carol Kellough of Almonte were bridesmaids. The flower girl was Miss Susan King, niece of the bridegroom. Mr. W. W. King of Cold Lake, Alta., was best man for his brother and the guests were ushered by Mr. J. L. Virgin and Mr. W. R. James. The bride wore a gown of satin faille fashioned with an Empire bodice having lily point sleeves and a "V" neckline. The bell-shaped skirt extended into a short chapel train. Her shoulder length veil of French illusion was held in place by a matching Sweetheart headdress. Her attendants wore street length sheath dresses of pale blue brocade having matching organza cummerbunds and back bows. Following a reception at the home of the bride's parents "Spruce Hill Farm", Mr. and Mrs. King left on a wedding trip to Europe. They will reside in Prescott where both are members on the teaching staff of South Grenville District High School. Going away the bride wore a blue Chanel suit with white, accessories and an orchid corsage. Mrs. King is a graduate of Macdonald Institute, Guelph and Mr. King is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick.

Mr. and Mrs. George Bolger.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thompson wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Laura Elizabeth (Thompson) to Clarence Earl (Gemmill) son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Gemmill of McDonald’s Corners. Marriage to take place at Guthrie United Church, Clayton on September 7 at 7.30 p.m.

On Wednesday, June 29^th, 1960, at Almonte United Church by Rev. J. Ray Anderson, Agnes Gertrude (Gillie), daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gillie of Pakenham to Stuart Smith King, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas King of Tatlock. The couple will reside in Almonte.

The death occurred suddenly in Toronto on Thursday, Oct. 13^th of Mrs. Hamilton Graham in her 69^th year. She was born in the Cedar Hill district of Pakenham Township in 1892. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Lowe Ritchie and she was a daughter of the late Annie Stanley and her husband, Alexander Ritchie. She was married 50 years ago to the late George Guthrie of Almonte who predeceased her in 1941. To this union was born one son and two daughters, namely, Archie; Mrs. E. C. Smith (Jean) and Mrs. Cecil Thomson (Wilma), all residing in this town. Mrs. Graham resided for many years in Toronto and in 1953 married Hamilton Graham of that city who survives. She also leaves two sisters and one brother; (Carrie), Mrs. Geo. Christopherson, Toronto; (Velma), Mrs. Isaac McGrath of Toronto and Mr. Leslie Ritchie of Smiths Falls. One sister, (Mina) Mrs. Wilson Cochrane predeceased her. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, Oct. 17^th from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte, to St. Paul’s Anglican Church where service was conducted by the rector, Rev. Canon J. W. R. Meakin. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs, E. C. Smith and Cecil Thomson of Almonte; Wallis Christopherson of Toronto; Lloyd Simpson, Ossie Ross and Clark Thomson of Almonte.

The very sudden death of Mr. George Pretty on Monday afternoon, July 11th was a shock to everyone. He had been in his usual good health, worked at drawing in the hay in the forenoon, had his dinner and rested as usual. Early in the afternoon he complained of not feeling well and when on the way to a doctor in Almonte, he passed away. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Pretty and was born in Darling Township and was in his 61st year. He was married in September, 1926 to Helen Poxon who survives, also one daughter, Marjorie, Mrs. Fred Miller and one grand-daughter little Janet Miller. A son Thorold died in 1947. He is survived by four brothers, Elwood of Carleton Place; William of Manotick; Preston of Chicago; James of Carleton Place. Three sisters, Mildred, Mrs. Joshua Scott of Renfrew; Dorcas, Mrs. Noble Hess, Kansas City; Elizabeth, Mrs. William Traill of Lanark Village. The funeral which was one of the largest ever seen here was, held on Thursday afternoon, July 14 from his late residence to St George's Anglican Church, Clayton where a very impressive service was conducted by the rector, Rev. M. F. Oldham, assisted by Rev. J. A. Allsopp of Ottawa, a former rector of Clayton. Relatives and friends attending the funeral were from Kansas City, De Ruyter, N. J., Renfrew, Manotick, Smiths Falls, Oxford Mills, Lanark, Carleton Place, Almonte and surrounding district. Mr. Pretty was a wonderful friend to many and he will be sadly missed. He was always helping someone especially where there was sickness or trouble of any kind and took a keen interest in the affairs of the community. The pallbearers were Messrs, Dave McIntosh, Edgar Hudson, Wilfred J. Halpenny, Alex Rintoul, Mack Thompson, Andrew Munro. Flower bearers were Jack McIntosh, Gary Hudson, Wilmer Bellamy, Charlie Rath, Louis Ladouceur, Stanley Armstrong, Hector Miller. Interment was in the United Cemetery at Clayton.

Following a lengthy illness, Mrs. Robert L. Smithson passed away at her home on CountryStreet on Friday morning, Oct. 14th in her 79th year. Her maiden name was Lucinda Briscoe and she was born at Cobden, a daughter of the late Frank Briscoe and his wife Rebecca Burgess. She was educated in the Cobden schools and also attended Ottawa Ladies' College and the Conservatory of Music in Saskatoon where she lived for some six years. On Jan. 28th, 1914 at Cobden she married Mr. Robert L. Smithson who survives with four sons, Willard, of Almonte; Desmond L. of Ottawa and Jack and Cameron of Almonte. Mrs. Smithson also leaves one brother Mr. Jack Briscoe of Wisetown, Sask.; two sisters, Mae, Mrs. Edgar Lytle of Dinsmore, Sask., and Georgia, Mrs. Roy Halliday of Toronto. There are also eight grandchildren. On Saturday evening at 7.30 p.m. the members of the Order of the Eastern Star, Almonte Chapter visited the funeral home in a body. Deceased was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church and the funeral was held on Sunday, October 16th from the new Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street Almonte to St. Paul's Church for service at 2.30 p.m. Canon J. W. R. Meakin presided at the service which was very largely attended. Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs, Keith Morris of Carleton Place; G. E. Gomme, MLA; Mayor A. W. Smith, Jas. M. Brown, Lorne James and R. J. France. Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from the Granite Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Almonte; Almonte Branch Canadian Legion, No. 240; Corporation of the Town of Almonte; Hill Motors; Ottawa Gas Company; Albert Gale Agencies; B. A. Thurston Limited; Almonte Shriners; P. H. Duffy, Ottawa; The Neighbors; Mississippi Lodge, No. 147, Almonte and Peter’s Point Club.

A double ring ceremony was solemnized in Holy Cross Church, Norwood, Man., on Saturday, July 16th at 5:00 p.m., when Catherine Carole (Fontaine), younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fontaine, became the bride of Mr. Wilfred Herbert Rath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rath, Clayton, Ontario. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a waltz length gown of silk organza and Chantilly lace. The lace bodice, nestling in a bouffant skirt, was designed with a contoured and shirred cummerbund giving a high cut effect. It featured petit sleeves and a sabrina neckline enhanced by iridescent sequins. Her chapel veil of illusion net drifted from a cap headpiece of nylon tulle trimmed with sequins and seed pearls, and she carried a cascade bouquet of red Delight roses. Her only adornment was a cultured pearl on a gold chain, a gift of the bridegroom. Attending the bride was her sister, Miss Janice Fontaine. She wore a cocktail length gown of mist pink organza styled with a fitted bodice of lace, little sleeves and a bouffant skirt. Her headpiece was of matching pink silk organza with a small circular veil, and she carried a cascade bouquet of pink carnations. The bride's mother chose a sheath dress of blue silk organza over satin with matching accessories. Her corsage was of deep pink Sweetheart roses. Mr. Robert Shewan was best man, and Mr. Walter Skye ushered the guests. A reception and dinner followed at the Curtis Hotel, with Mr. William Dunbar proposing the toast to the bride. Following a motor trip through the United States, the happy couple took up residence at 231 Dearborn Avenue, Winnipeg. For going away, the bride chose a sheath ensemble of beige linen with matching toned accessories.

After an illness borne with much patience the death occurred on Thursday, Jan. 26th of Mr. Joseph Majaury in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital in his 82nd year. Mr. Majaury was the son of the late Mr. Henry Majaury and his wife Jeannie Crawford and was born on the fourth line of Darling. He resided in Darling Township most of his life spending his later years in Clayton, Blakeney and Almonte. Mr. Majaury was twice married. In 1904 he married the late Agnes McKirdy who predeceased him in 1908. In 1912 he married the late Barbara J. Folkhard. She predeceased him in June 1959. He leaves to mourn, his passing, three sons, Harold of Flower Station; James of Almonte; Ervin of White Lake; three daughters, Ella, Mrs. Camille Ladouceur, Clayton; Alma, Mrs. John Mann, Pakenham; Lillian, Mrs. Wm. Hughes of Oxford Station; Violet, Mrs. Geo. Sauns, Watson Corner( deceased). Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, also two sisters, Margaret, Mrs. Joe Foster, Calabogie; Kate, Mrs. Wm. Folkhard, Carleton Place, two brothers, Tom of Brockville; James of Carleton Place. The funeral was held from the Comba funeral Home and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were former neighbors, Herbert Rath, Michael Murray, David Caldwell, Wm. Cameron, Clifford Stanley and Larry Command. Among the beautiful floral offerings were pieces from LOL, No. 2902, White Lake Bros.; the Horticultural Society, Almonte; St. Paul's Evening Guild and Producers Dairy, Almonte.

The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte on Tuesday, Aug. 30th of Mrs. Joseph (Margaret Jennett Munro) H. Symington following a short illness. She was 81. Born in Darling Township, she received her education there and in 1903 married Joseph H. Symington, a Ramsay Township farmer and former Reeve of Ramsay. Mrs. Symington was an active church worker in St. Paul's Anglican Church. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary and the Ladies' Guild. Besides her husband, she leaves three sons and two daughters, Milton and Alex of Arnprior; Chas. of Almonte; Mrs. Everton McIntyre of Saskatoon; Mrs. Cecil Mclntyre of Almonte, also one brother, Alex Munro of Galbraith, 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The body was at the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home until Friday when the funeral service was conducted at St. Paul's Anglican Church by Rev. Canon J. W. R. Meakin. Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Allan, Donald, Claire and Wayne Symington, William Dean and Lorne Bretzlaff.

The death of Norman Leslie Bowland occurred suddenly on Sunday, August 28th at his residence on Victoria Street. He was in his 64th year. Born September 20th, 1896, in Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late William James Bowland and his wife, Evangeline Bolton. He was educated in Ramsay and came to Carleton Place where he was engaged for 35 years in the garage, and service station business as a mechanic. He attended St. James' Anglican Church. He was married September 20th, 1930, to the former Effie Marion Fulton of Pakenham. Besides his wife, lie is survived by a daughter, Lois, Mrs. Robt. Ready of Raleigh, North Carolina; a brother, Harvey of Fallbrook; three sisters, Lillian, Mrs. Fred Richardson of Windsor; Beatrice, Mrs. Wellington Weir, RR 1, Carleton Place and Mabel, Mrs. William Rothwell of Carleton Place. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, August 30th from Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Ave. west, to St. John's Anglican Church at Innisville where Rev. G. A. Young conducted the service. Interment was made in the parish cemetery. The pallbearers were, Stanley Thackaberry, Arthur Drummond, Earl Fleming, Stanley Shannon, Wally Cook and Harwood McCreary.

(Clayton Correspondent) – Mr. Edward Shane celebrated his 91^st birthday on Saturday, July 1^st. A turkey dinner was held for the immediate relatives. Mr. Shane is very well and enjoyed the day and visiting with friends. He received many cards and gifts. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bailey and grand-daughter Jill from Chicago, Ill. USA; Miss Ada McMunn, Ottawa; Mr. Leonard Shane, Gananoque; Mr. and Mrs. N. Patafie, Joanne and Doreen, Ottawa; Mrs. C. Doddsworth, Mrs. Mary Kirk, Almonte; Mr. W. Scott, Pakenham; Mrs. Arthur Shane, Barbara and Ann of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harnos, Bennie’s Corners; Mrs. John R. Drynan, Mr. and Mrs. George Bolger. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Donaldson, Ottawa; Mrs. Norman Lacelle and Pauline, Toronto and Mrs. Anna Croteau, Hull, Quebec.

Mrs. W. E. (Edna Travers) Sutherland celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 1st at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sutherland of Union Hall. Others Present were Mr. and Mrs. T. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. D. Sutherland, Miss Gladys Eccles, Miss Heather Patterson all of Ottawa, Master Paul De Merlis of Toronto, Mrs. W. Adams, Peter and Susan of Matapedia, Que., and Mrs. C. Kellough of Clayton, Mrs. Sutherland received numerous gifts, cards and letters of congratulations including a message from her son and daughter-in-law who are holidaying in England.

Rev. Canon J. W. R. Meakin officiated at the marriage of his son, Mr. Gilbert David Meakin to Miss Glenda Doris Lotan in St. Paul's Anglican Church. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Albert Lotan and the groom is the son of Rev. Canon J. W. R. and Mrs. Meakin, all of Almonte. The wedding music was played, by Mrs. Margaret Pippy and Miss Joan Leach was soloist. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attended by her sister, Mrs. Ivan White as matron of honor and Miss Diana Meakin as bridesmaid. Mr. Donald Meakin was best man for his brother and the guests were ushered by Mr. Gordon Lotan, brother of the bride and Dr. J. W. Meakin, brother of the bridegroom. For her wedding the bride chose a floor length gown of white silk organza fashioned with a circlet neckline and lily point sleeves. Her elbow length veil was held in place by a coronet of seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink roses. The attendants wore gowns of turquoise and gold silk organza over taffeta. The reception was held in St. Paul's Parish Hall after which Mr. and Mrs. Meakin left on a short honeymoon. They will reside at 1000 Silver St., Ottawa. Mr. Meakin is a graduate of Queen's university and is presently on the staff of Woodroffe High School.

Funeral service for Charles. F. Boaz was held on Friday, Mar. 3rd from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, then to St. Paul s Anglican Church. Almonte, where, the service was conducted by Rev. Canon J. W. R. Meakin. Entombment was in St. Paul's Vault for burial in the spring in St. George's Cemetery, Clayton. The pallbearers were Messrs. Harvey Miller, Wm. Bellamy, Edgar Hudson, Stewart Patterson, Hubert Syme and John Erskine. Honorary pallbearers were Geo. Bolger, John McIntosh, Ira Gibbons, Joe Gibbons. Mr. Boaz died in the Perley Home, Ottawa on March 1st, 1961, following an illness of several years. He was in his 80th year and had resided in Almonte. Born Feb. 12th, 1882, in England, be went to Clayton as a boy where he operated a saw mill and grist mill and farmed until his retirement to Almonte fifteen years ago. He was married to the former Alice Maude Appleby of Pembroke on Sept. 3rd, 1919 and is survived by his wife, daughter, Mary, Mrs. K. R. McDougall of Carleton Place and three grandchildren, Ann, Beth and Charles McDougall; two sisters, Florence, Mrs. M. Niblett of Windsor and Harriett of England.

One of the most beloved and respected citizens of the Clayton community passed away very suddenly in the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital, Monday, Sept. 11th in the person of Mrs. Robert D. Munro in her 74th year. Born in Lanark Township, Feb. 122nd, 1888 she was (Margaret Yuill) the daughter of the late Wm. Yuill and his wife Robena Somerville. In 1912 she married Robert D. Munro and settled on a farm in Lanark Township near Clayton where they lived for over 40 years. Four years ago they moved to Clayton Village where she spent her remaining years. Mrs. Munro was of a cheerful and loving disposition, a real true friend and neighbour. Her chief interests during her life were her home, her family and flowers. Left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother are her husband; one son and two daughters: Arthur of Clayton; Addie (Mrs. Matt E. Somerville) Middleville and Margaret (Mrs. George Affleck) Almonte. There a five grandchildren. Surviving in her family are one sister and 4 brothers: Jean (Mrs. Chas. Munro); Robert and Wm. Yuill, Clayton; Arthur and James Yuill, Almonte. Deceased members are Agnes (Mrs. Arch. Robertson); Ruby (Mrs. Lloyd Pretty) and Alex Yuill. The funeral service which was largely attended by relatives and friends was held Thursday, Sept. 14th from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte. Rev. Jas. Payton officiated. Interment was in Clayton United Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ernie Moulton, Wilf Halpenny, Alex Rintoul, Wm. Bolger, Wm. Bellamy and Earl Robertson. Many floral tributes testified to, the love and esteem felt for the deceased.

The death occurred in an Ottawa hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 4^th of Mrs. Charles Houston, in her 58th year. She had been in ill health for a couple of months and her death was not unexpected. The late Mrs. Houston whose maiden name was Pearl McGee was born in Darling, a daughter of the late Archie McGee and his wife Liza Manary. Some 33 years ago she was married to Mr. Charles Houston of Almonte, and lived in this town the rest of her life. She was very popular with her friends as she, liked to entertain and played both, the piano and the violin She was a member of the United Church. Mrs. Houston is survived by her husband and one brother, William of Bancroft. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the United Cemetery at Clayton. Service was conducted by Rev. F. C. Gerard of the Almonte United Church. Pallbearers were: Messrs. Arnold Craig, Edward Scott, Verne McDougall, Bert Goodman, Delmer Johnson and Arthur Morton. The death of Mrs. Houston is much regretted by all those who knew her kindly ways and the sympathy of many friends go out to the bereaved husband.

Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Lotan announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Glenda Lotan, to Mr. G. David Meakin, son of Canon J. W. R. Meakin and Mrs. Meakin, all of Almonte. The wedding will take place on Saturday, October 21, at 11 a.m. in St. Paul's Anglican Church in Almonte.

Rev. J. E. Allsopp and Mrs. Allsopp, of Ottawa announce the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Ann (Allsopp) to Mr. Izett Wilfred McBride, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arndell McBride of Westmeath, Ont. The wedding will take place on Saturday, October 21, in All Saints Anglican Church. Ottawa at 11.30 a.m.

Miss Edith G. Young, Reg.-N., presenting the graduating pin to Diana Meakin, one of the 119 nurses in the class of 1960, the largest ever to graduate from the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Miss Young was for many years Director of Nursing in the School of Nursing and her vigorous efficiency and ability to inspire her students was largely responsible for the school's high rating third in the Dominion. She has recently been appointed Assistant Administrator, Nursing for the Civic Hospital. Miss Young is a native of Lanark County and was formerly supervisor of the Rosamond Memorial Hospital.

Miss Diana Meakin, registered nurse, has graduated from the Ottawa Civic Hospital school of nursing and is now on the hospital staff. Her brother, Dr. J. W. Meakin, has passed his examinations in internal medicine for a Fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons (Canada). He was presented to the president at the 1961 convocation. Dr. And Miss Meakin’s parents are Canon and Mrs. J. W. R. Meakin of Almonte.

Miss Jacqueline Evans, daughter of Wing Commander and Mrs. Albert Lloyd Evans of St.. Lambert, Que., and Flying Officer Robert Murray Ramsbottom, son, of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Ramsbottom, of Lanark, Ont., whose engagement is announced. The marriage has been arranged to take place on Monday, April 15, at RCAF Station, St. Hubert, Que.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert R. Cochran of Ramsay were at home on, Sunday, June 24 to their friends and neighbours on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary when many good wishes were extended to them. On the Saturday evening previous, a family gathering was held, at which Mr. Henry McArton of Dilke, Sask., and Mrs. Louis McArton of Winnipeg, Man., were among the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Cochran, the former Janie L. McArton, were married on June 25, 1912 in St. James' Anglican Church, Carleton Place by the late Canon A. A. Elliott. They have two sons, Robert A. and J. Harvey, who with their wives Jean and Doris and six grandchildren, were all present.

These are three of the winners of the amateur show contest that made up part of the Carleton Place Snow – Queen festivities Saturday. Don White, left, and Don Eastman, right, do a routine that combines guitar strumming and singing. Sandra Doyle, middle, is part of a dance-piano team. Winners of the contest go to Perth February 25 to take part in an Eastern Ontario amateur contest.

Almonte United Church was setting on Saturday afternoon, October 7 for the wedding of Miss Donna Maureen Rintoul and Mr. Glenn Hilton Thompson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Rintoul of Almonte and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thompson of Rosetta. Rev. Francois Gerard officiated at the double ring ceremony. Mr. Dan McCuan was organist and Mr. Carl Sadler was soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Carol Kellough as maid of honor. Miss Joyce Thompson, sister of the groom and Miss Doreen Rintoul, sister of the bride, were bridesmaids. The flower girl was Miss Jill Porter. Mr. Rodger Thompson, brother of the groom, was best man. The guests were ushered by Mr. Colin Young of Guelph and Mr. Brian Rintoul. The bride wore a long gown of heavy white satin cut on princess lines accented with a large bow at the back, bateau neckline embroidered with seed pearls, lily point sleeves and a full skirt ending in a short train. A shoulder length bouffant veil was held in place by a seed pea crown headdress. She carried cascade bouquet of red roses an white stephanotis with ivy. The maid of honor and flower girl were gowned in gold peau de soie and the two bridesmaids wore bronze peau de soie. They had matching headdresses. Following the wedding ceremony a reception was held in the Church hall where a dinner was served to about ninety guest. Miss Margaret Rodger entertained with piano selections during the reception. For travelling the bride wore a three piece finely checked blue and black wool suit with fuchsia hat and gloves, black purse and shoes. Her corsage was white a orchid. Following a wedding trip to various points in Ontario Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will reside at 42 Convay Crescent, Brockville, Ont., where the groom is Assistant Agricultural Representative for Leeds and Grenville counties.

Many towns boast having two nonagenarians but Almonte has two who are unique in some respects. Both have the same name though they are not related and both celebrated their 90th birthdays on January 5th. Mrs. Adam (Mary Munro) Johnson, Queen Street and Mr. J. J. Johnson, Malcolm Street observed that happy milestone in their lives on Saturday Jan. 5th. On that afternoon and evening friends called to tender their best wishes, and in the evening Mr. Johnson called on Mrs. Adam Johnson. With him were four generations: his son Delmar of Almonte; his grandson, Donald Johnson of Smiths Falls and his great grandson Kim Johnson also of Smiths Falls. Present with Mrs. Johnson on this happy occasion were her daughters, Gertie, Mrs. W. F. Colborne of town, Miss Margaret at home and Isobel, Mrs. Gordon, Whitelaw of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Unlike Mr. Johnson's all male, four generations, Mrs. Johnson's four generations were represented by herself, daughter Isobel. granddaughter Anne, Mrs. P. Hansbury, and great granddaughter, Heather Hansbury of Montreal. Both Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson are blessed with wonderful health for their age and are able to enjoy life. Their many friends hope the birthdays keep, coming.

Following an illness of two weeks Mr. William Dean passed away in St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Barry's Bay, on December 15th, in his 96th year. Born at Haley's Station he was a son of the late John Dean and Margaret Blackwell and grew to manhood in Renfrew County. Fifty five years ago he married Jane Foster and after that time they resided in Almonte until his wife's death eight years ago. Mr. Dean was employed for many years on the C.P.R. section until an accident forced his retirement in 1932. In his later years he looked after the town scales on the market square. Mr. Dean was survived by his daughter Reita, Mrs. Robert J. S. Virgin of Killaloe with whom he made his home in Toronto and latterly at Killaloe where Mr. Virgin is manager of the Bank of Commerce. Deceased was a member of Almonte United Church and highly regarded member of the community for many years. The funeral was held on Dec. 18 from the Comba Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted by Rev. F. C. Gerard, minister of Almonte United Church. The pallbearers were: Thos. Billiard, Irvine Dean, Wesley Dean, Geo. Hilliard, Eric Munro and Robert Boal. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.