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TIIIJRSDAY MAY 2nd 1~4A THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO PAGE THREE Obituaries MRS. W. C. ALLIN Once more death has claimed *an aged and greatly respected res- ident of Bowxnanville. 111 in hos- pital for only a brief period, Mrs. W. C. Allin died suddenly on April 13, and was laid to rest in Bowmanville cemetery on April 15. Her interest in life declined following the death of her hus- band who passed away Dec. 2, 1945. Their passing marks the Sclose of a period of 30 years' res- idence in Bowmanville, during which Mrs. Allin became endear- ed tcp wide circle of friends. Shê was the former Mary A. ~emence, daughter of the late ,Mr. and Mrs. John Clemence who Sresided in Hope township. She Swas married to Mr. Allin in 1884 and for 61 years was his loyal and faithful companion, associated with him in his life work as a tea- Plastic FHead to match ... Scarves 49c k/d12e4 Slo4a, &P1sued IPhone 451 THE MODERN STORE Bowmanviile cher. They resided at Glencoe for 25 years where he taught prior to superannuation and retirement to Bowmanville. No children blessed the union and for many years her care and affection was centred in her husband who was crippled and unable to get about. A member of Trinity United Church, she was a quiet and un- assuming person who devoted much time to -church work and took great interest in women's or- ganizatioms. The affection she won in church and community affairs was mentioried in the funeral ser- vices conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. E. Griffith, who officiated at the Morris Funeral Parlors pri- or to interment. The bearers were John Ashton, Allan Clemence, Bert Jewell, Austin Turner, Charles Osborne and Kenneth Cox who also assistêd in placing the many wrVaths in her memory.at the graveside. Relatives who mourn the pass- ing of Mrs. Allin include two bro- thers, Dr. S. G. Clemence, Vic- toria, B.C., and T. H. Clemence, Bowmanville, together with five sisters, Mrs. Julia Bragg, Mrs. W. C. Ashton, Mrs. Maria Jewell, Mrs. H. J. Babcock, Bowmanville, and Mrs. J. H. Campbell, Toronto. One sister and one brother pre- deceased her, Mrs. S. Turner, who died in 1912 and W. J. Clemence who died in October, 1945. WILLIAM G. HAY FoxÉ many years secretary-treas- urer of the Toronto Art Gallery, William G. Hay, 61, died April 15, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, after a brief illness. Mr. Hay had been active in the men's wear business for some time and was proprietor of stores in Parkdale, New Toronto and Mount Dennis. A native of Glengarry County, he received hîs education and spent his earlier business life in Montreal. In his younger years he had been well known in athietie circles' and won the world's championship as a snowshoe runner. He was also a noted mile runner in the Montreal Amateur Athletic Asso- ciation. He was a member of the Handicraft Guild, Royal Arcanum and Trinity United Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Frances Bennett Hay, of the Grange House; four daughters, Mrs. John Rickard, Newcastle; Mrs. Hugh Allan, Toronto; Mrs. Robert Benson, King, and Bever- ley, Toronto,,and two sons, Elbert G., Bowmanville, and William Cameron Hay, Toronto. Interment in Bond Head Cem- etery, Newcastle. MRS. IDA E. VIRGIN Mrs. Ida E. Virgin, 82, of Clarkston, Mich., died at her home on April 14. She was born in Newcastle, Ont., Feb. 20, 1864, daughter of Sylvester and Ellen Eldridge and was married to Ow- en Virgin in 1889 in Windsor. She had been a resident of Clarkston for 18 years, previously having lived on a farm in Independence township. Mrs. Virgin was a member of the Ladies' Aid of Methodîst Church and also of the Joseph C. Bird Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Austin J. Miller of Detroit, one son, Oscar, of Clarkston; two sisters, Mrs. Harry W. Baer of Pontiac and Mrs. Wm. Staples of Dearborn; three grandchildren and one great-grandchîld. Service was * at Ogden-Kennedy Funeral Home, Clarkston, with burial at Lakeview cemetery. REV. J. P. RICE Rev. J. P. Rice died in Wilmore, Kentucky, on the l7th of April at the age of 92. In his 'teens, when his father, Rev. J. J. Rice was the resident minister here in the former Bible Christian Church (now known as the Holgate building), Jim took his initial education in the sehools of Bowmanville. He became a Methodist minister and faithfully served the church for many years in Ontario and elsewhere. While he was the minister at Clinton St. Methodist Church, Toronto, he re- ceived the appointment to become the principal of the Red Deer In- dian School from the Home Mis- sion Board. He served in this ca- pacity for some years and proved to be a fnost efficient and capable administrator. He was always delîghted from time to tinrie to return to his old home town and visit with the few of his old friends remaîning. Par- tîcularly was he joyed at meeting his very old friend Mrs. Garrett (nee Jennie Gale), one of his old- est acquaintances, and within a few months as old as her, who NEW FASTER ACTING ROYAL DRY YEAST Apil Showers.. We Love You centredin -go od r e ad in g'a n d In the growing of flowers. Until his health failed he took an active interest in the affairs of the vil- lage. Now he is mourned wide- ly and genuinely by a great circle of friends. Grieving his demise are his wi- dow, together with their daugh- ters, Stella, Lulu, Edna, Olive and their sons, Will, Pred, Frank and Harry. His only brother, Frank Lycett, died in December, 1945. One sister, Ettie Able, resides in Melville, Sask. The funeral was held from the family home at Orono on April 16, with Rev. S. Littlewood offici- ating and many friends gathered to associate with the family in their bereavement for one who meant 50 much to all. Many floral tributes included wreaths from Maple Grove Church, Maple Grove School, W.' L. Elliott, Bowmanville, the Gov- ernment Printing Bureau, Chief Mechanic Staff, Imperial Life As- sociates and others. Friends in attendance from a distance were, Fred Rowe, Otta- wa, Mrs. A. C. Lycett and sons Everett and Bud, Delhi, Mrs. Jack Nesbitt, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. W. Widdis, Millbrook, and many others. The pallbearers were Frank H. Lockhart, who served underi him as his vice in the Red Deer school for some years. Mr. Rice presented his valuable library to the Wilmore Seminary and was there finishing up the work of indexing the 1,500 vol- umes he so graciously presented to this seminary when he received his caîl to higher service. He had hoped to live the round hundred years that he might complete his« chosen task. The funeral service took place April 2th at the funeral parlors in London, Ont., prior to the bur- ial in the family plot in that city. He is survived by' his son, Dr. Melville Rice, of London, England. JAMES ALEXANDER OSBORNE The death occurred suddenly as the resuit of a heart attack at the family residence, 138 Rox- borough Avenue, on April 20, of James Alexander Osborne, be- loved husband of Annie Jones, in his 78th year. A resident of Oshawa for the past 27 years, he came from Bow- manville, where for many years he was a teamster. Mr. Osborne was born at Listowel, Ont., on January 16, 1869. Besides his wife, Mr. Osborne is survived by three daughters, Mrs. M. Clark (Kay) of Oshawa, Mrs. W. Ballyn (Thelma) of Toronto and Mr.s. W. Lynd (Elsie) of Osh- awa; and three sons, Harold of Cranbrook, B.C., Lorne (John) of Oshawa, and George of Oshawa. The funeral was held from the Armstrong Funeral Home, April 22, followed by interment in Bow- manville cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. J. V. Mc- Neely, pastor of King Street Un- ited Church. The palibearers were: H. Gim- blett, J. Blake, J. McNally, E. Gbo- ver, A. Brown and R. Rodgers. EDWARD ARTHUR FICE In poor health for about six months Edward Arthur Fice, be- loved husband of Zelica Gay, pass- ed away at the family residence, 1014 Simcoe Street North, North Oshawa, April 21, in his 72nd year. Born in Darlington Township on April 1, 1875, deceased was married at Bowmanville on May 20, 1896, and farmed in the Col- umbus district for about 25 years before moving to the North Osh- awa area about 20 years ago. Besides his wife, Mr. Fice is survived by six daughters and three sons, Mrs. Roy Terwillegar (Shirley) of Harmony, Mrs. Zim- merman (Emma) of Corning, N. Y., Mrs. Norman Lyon (Minnie) of Oshawa, Mrs. Jack Lindsay (Gertie) of Oshawa, Mrs. Frank Gates (Alma) of North Oshawa, and Mrs. Roy Corby (Verna) of Oshawa, Everett and Eddie of Oshawa, and Wesley of Bowman- ville. Also surviving are two sis- ters, Mrs. E. Basson (Lizzie) of Rochester, N.Y., and Mrs. Minnie Courtney of San Jose, California, and a brother, John, of Califor- nia; 36 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral was held from the Armstrong Funeral Home, April 24, followed by interment in the Oshawa Union Cemtery. Service was conducted by Rev. William F. Rae of Calvary.Baptist Church. WILLIAM JAMES LYCETT Saturday, April 13, 1946, mark- ed the passing of another member of the second generation of pion- eering farmers of Clarke Town- ship, when William James Lycett died at his home in Orono. He was 67 years of age and failed to rally from a five months' period of illness. Born on the family farm. son of the late William and Mrs. Lycett, he continued on the homestead and Fred Lycett, Ivory Little, Per- cy Farrow, Walter Widdis and Wilfred Hawke. Interment took place at Orono Cemetery. Nestieton Mrs. Agnes Shepard, Mrs. Da- vid Davidson and Mrs. George Proutt visited Mrs. James Mal- colm, Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs. George Johns and Billy visited Mr. and Mrs. L. Joblin. Mrs. Malcolm Emerson and Mr. Frank Emerson visîted Mrs. Mer- vin Bird, Brooklin. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bradburn, Blackstock, visited Mrs. George Forder and Mr. Sharp. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bradburn, Donald and Raymond, Toronto, spent the weekend at their cot- tage, Scugog Point, and called on Mr. and Mrs. L. Joblin. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Bird and Nancy, Brooklin, visited her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Em- erson. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Malcolm, Blackstock, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Malcolm. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Black visîted her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dickey. Mrs. James Williamson, Mr. Frank Jackman and Mr. Arthur Jackman visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Archer, Janetville. Mr. and Mts. Victor Malcolm and Wayne with friends at Yel- verton. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fitze, Mr. Wilmer Fitze attended the funeral of their cousin Mr. Edward Fice, Oshawa. About 50 friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Beacock to honor their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cole, with a miscellaneous shower and good wishes. Mr. Wilford Jackson called the company to order and severals songs were sung led by Mrs. Lorne Thompson at the pi- ano and Mr. Leonard Joblin. Se- veral were called on for speeches and the gifts were presented and the bride and groom gave suit- able replies. AIl joined in sing- ing "For They are Jolly Good Fellows." A lovely lunch and cup of coffee was enjoyed, also a piece of wedding cake. All went home to think about the pleasant evening spent with these fine peo- ple. Miss Betty Lockyer, Brooklin, with her sister, Mrs. Allan Wil- son. Mrs. R. W. Marlow with friends in Torontd. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Trewin, Enniskillen, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Trewin and Donna, Marie and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rowe, Port Credit, visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mal- colm. 9441 1939 dairies were sup- plying Ontario families with 690,000 quarts of milk a day. Then came war! The demand began to go up and up, and the costs of producing, transporting and processing milk mounted higher and higher under war conditions. TUE PROVINCE 0F PROMISE. ONTAR1109 in a geographi cal sense only, may be said to be sharply divided ... a natural division into north country and south country that emphasises the province' s variety of climate-of industry-of character. Northwvard, Ontario extends to the semi-arctic region of Hudson Bay ... Southwvard, to the semi-tropic fruit beit of the Nia gara Peninsula .. . ""The Garden of Canada"... a blossom land overflowing with nature's gifts, where peaches, plums, pears, grapes and cherries corne richly in their seasons. Fruit farming is but one of the untold opportunities offered by the four hundred thousand square miles, and more, that are Ontario ... a veritable empire of resources. Published by THE BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) :A CORNER ON FRUIT : S90%Y of the acreage devoted to the culti- vation of : PEACHES e GRAPES e PEARS PLUMS and CHERRIES in the Province of Ontario centres in the of the pro'vince's total yceld. Wben the Ontario fruit belt's two million peacb trees, seven million grape vines and bundreda of tbou- sands of other fruit trees bear their abundance, armies of workers are on band to gather it. Vie demand for xnilk hit an al-. tine "higli"'. Ia ndi cap pe d though they were by manpower shortages and transportation restrictions, the farmers and- dairies met the chal- lenge ... dclivering over a million quarts of luid niilk a day in Ontario alone-59%/' MORE quarts- per-day than in 1939! Tu DAY Victory lias broughit an end to the fighting overseas, but the farmers and dairymen are still battling higli wartime costs of producing and distnibuting milk. Yet, thanks to the WPTB consumer subsidy, the price you pay for milk is stiil two cents less per quart than back in 1942. On December 16th, to help-Z keep down the cost-of-living -and to ensure that ail families could afford to use plenty of this most nourishing of all basic foods -the Government introduced its consumer subsidy of two cents per quart on fluid milk. This enahied your dairy to start delivering miik to you at two cents less per quart. Rain, rain corne again - you'll shout when you see our spif fy new plastic raincoats. Smnart one- piece no seam body, with draped one-plece raglan sleeve. Skirt has extra fulhiess. Finished with tie beit and dome fastener at throat. Four transparent shades, white, green, red and blue. Sizes 12 to 18. $3' 59 Glen Rae Dairy Phone 444 'BowmNvi PAGE THMMAY, MAY 2nd. 1946 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO