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L receive THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1929 SIR_ JOHN. GIBSON, NOTED STATESMAN, DES IN HAMILTON LONG AND ACTIVE CAR- EER ENDS AT AGE OF 87 Was Prominent in Law, Politics, Masonic Circles and Canadian Militia Hamilton, June 4--A man of mani- fold talents, who left his Hppress Sir the times, Major-General Hon, John M. Gibson, M.A, LLB, LLD, K.C, KCM.G., former Lieutenant- Governor of Ontario, and an outstan~- ding Canadian, died yesterday after- noon at "Ravenscliffe," his home, a- bout 3.30 o'clock, His death came as a shock. He had not been in his usual good health for the past several weeks, but his con- dition appeared to improve during the last few days. Shortly after luncheon yesterday afternoon, however, he suf- fered a fainting spell. Dr. J. H, Mul- lin, his physician, was called, but Sir John sank without rallying. Sir John was 87 years of age on his last birthday, Jan. 1. : He was a scholar of rare attain- ments, a barrister, a marksman, a sol- dier, educationist, industrialist, finan- cier, statesman, Mason and strong Church supporter--and in all these things he excelled 'and was a leader. He was Lieutenant-Governor of On- tario from 1908 to 1914, and was Knighted in 1912, Born in Peel County John Morrison Gibson came of sturdy Scottish ancestry, and was born on a farm in Toronto Township, County of Peel, on Jan, 1, 1842, He was a cousin of David Gibson, who was associated with William Lyon Mackenzie during the stormy national period of 1837. Sir John later attend- ed the old Central School here un- der the late Dr. Sangster, and pro- ved a remarkably brilliant scholar. He entered the University of Toron- to in 1859, and again distinguished himself by his scholarship, especially in the classics, He aon as a B.A. in 1863, and won the much-cov~ ' eted Prince of Wales Prize the same year, He entered the law office of Bur- ton, Sadlier & Bruce, and continued to study law at Toronto, In 1869 he the degree of LL.B. and a gold medal. Sir John was called to the Bar in 1867." He entered the firm of Mackelean, Gibson, Gansby & Martin, asd had practicad continu- ously since that time, The firm at the time of his death was known as Gib- son, Levy, Inch & Coyne. He was made a Bencher. of the Upper Can- ada Law Society in 1899, and con- tinued in that office ex-officio. .. : Political Prominence . Sir John became interested in poli- tics as a young man, and later pro- ved a force in the Ontario Legisla- ture, and was a bright figure in the major constellations of the days of the Mowat Hardy and Ross Govern- ments, when politics was taken more seriously than today, Sir John soon showed his capacity for statecraft, and in 1889, under Sir Oliver Mowat, was chosen as Provin- cial Secretary of Ontario. When he returned to his constituents, they elected him by acclamation, Sir John fathered much important legislation while in the Ontario House and did much valuable Cabinet work. He was Commissioner of Crown Landis in the Hardy Administration from 1896 to 1899 and Attorney-General under Ross from 1899 to 1904, and during the last few months of the Adminis- tration was Minister Without Port- folio, Famous Militiaman . In military life, Sir John had also won his spurs and he was known as the Grand Old Man of the Canadian Militia. From the rank of a private in the Thirteenth Royal Regiment of Hamilton he rose to be its Honorary Colonel. He was a commanding offi- cer of the Fifteenth Infantry Bri- gade. Sir John took a deep interest in a young man whom he then call- ed "Young Mewburn," who later, as is well known, became Minister of Militia and Defense for Canada, and is Major-General Hon, Sidney C. Meyburn of this cy. Sir John was a celebrated marks- man. He was a member of the Cana- dian Wimbleton Team in 1874, 1875 and in 1879 won the Prince of Wales Prize. In 1881 he commanded the WINS MEDICAL, SCHOLARSHIV A. Numbers was winner of the Dunlap Memorial Scholarship for the 5th year students in the faculty of medicine at the Uni- versity of Toronto. Canadian Wimbleton team when it defeated the British team in. the match for the Kolapore Cup. Past Grand Master For more than 50 years Sir John had been prominently known as a Free Mason, joining that order as far back as 1867, and holding the highest offices in its gift. He was Past Grand Master of Strict Observance and Temple Lod- ges, having been the first Master of the latter ong He was Past First Principal of St. John's Chapter, R.A. M., Past Grand Superintendent of the Hamilton District of the Grand Chapter of Canada, and Past Grand Deputy Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada. In 1890 Sir John was el- ected Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge; was re-elected the next year, and later was elected Grand Master. For many years he had been identified with the Ancient and Ac- cepted Scottish Rite, holding the of- fices of Commander-in-Chief of the Provincial Consistory, and President of Rose Croix Chapter, A Thirty- third Degree Mason, he was a mem- ber of the Supreme Council for the Dominion, For nine years, from 1904 to 1913, Sir John was Sovereign Grand Com- mander of the A. and A.S. Rite for Canada. He was Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada, and a member of the Royal Order of Scotland. Staunch Presbyterian Sir John was one of the oldest members of Central Presbyterian Church, in the various departments of the work of which he was deeply in- terested. . Sir John was thrice married: First in October, 1869, to Emily Annie, daughter of the late Ralph Birrell, London, Ont., who died in June, 1874. In September, 1876, he married Caro- line Hope, daughter of the Hon. Adam Hope, Scnator, who lived less than a year after the marriage, Lady Gibson, who survives her husband, was Miss Elizabeth Malloch, daugh- ter of the late Judge Malloch of Brockville, and sister of the late Dr, Malloch of this city. They were married in 1881, Of this union, four sons and two daughters were born, the surviving children being Coiin CGabsen, M.C.; Mrs, Robert S. Wal- die; Toronto, and Miss Gibson, at home. Lieutenant Francis Gibson, Fifteenth Battalion ,was killed in ae- tion in 1915, and A. Hope Gibson fell a victim to the influenza epidemic early in 1920. DR. MACKINNON DIES IN 85TH YEAR Veteran Physician Passes Away Following Major Operation Guelph, June 4.--Dr, Angus Mac Kinnon, dean of Guelph's medical fraternity and one of the oldest practicing physicians in Ontario, died yesterday 'afternoon at the General hospital, where he .under- went a major operation two weeks ago, He was in his 84th year. For over half a century identified with the medical profession in this city. Dr. MacKinnon was not only widely known throughout Wellington coun- ty but was recognized in medical circles in the United States, where he was made a fellow of the Am- erican College of Surgeons. Born in Erin township, the late physician obtained his early edu- cation in schools in this district and at Woodstock college and grad- uated from the College of Medicine at the University of Toronto mm 1872. He practiced for a short time at Caledon before coming to Guelph. 7 He was one of the prime movers in establishing the Guelph General hospital and had been a member INSULATING BUILDING BOARD WARM IN WINTER COOL IN SUMMER DISTRIBUTED BY OSHAWA LUMBER COMPANY LIMITED OSHAWA, ONT. of the board of visitors of the Homewood sanitarium since its in- ception in 1884. A past president of St. Andrew's society, he was vue of that organization's most active supporters. Dr. MacKinnon was a strong ad- vocate of advanced education and served as the city's representative on the board of education almost continuously since 1893, ' having been chairman of that body in 1904, For many years he was also a coroner 'in Guelph and district. In politics he was a staunch Lib- eral, and held the presidency ot the South Wellington Liberal assu- ciation for a considerable time. Surviving are his widow and.one brother, Jobn, of Guelph, HUSH EDITOR HINTS ANOTHER INVOLVED Strathearn Thomson Alleges Fourth Party Prompted Beating Toronto, June 4.--Sequel to the battle at Thorneliffe race track Sat- urday afternoon which resulted in Strathearn Boyd Thomson recéiv- ing injuries which necessitated unos- pital treatment, Allen Case, 3% Warren road, director of the On- tario Jockey club, Harry B. John- ston, 1 Elm avenue, president of the H. B. Johnston company, and John Bogley, Jr., Monckton, Mary- land, owner and trainer of a string of horses, appeared in county court yesterday and were remanded until June 11 on charges of aggravated assault, All three were released on bail. Yesterday Bosley did not saddle the two horses which he had ente:- ed in the first and third races. Fol- lowing the publicity given the af- fair, the stewards of the track, al- though they had received no official knowledge, requested Bosley to re- frain from saddling '"Sanarion," owned by Wesson Seyburn, and "Marie Blanche II," owned by H. Dattner. The two American-owned horses were training in Bosley's stable and had been entered in the races by him. In an official statement made yes- terday, the stewards stated that their action was taken pending the outcome of the case. In justice to the owners the horses were allowed to run, but were saddled by Harry Giddings. Conflicting reports of the fracas form the aftermath of the fight. Thomson, who is still under the care of Dr. C. E, McLean and Dr, R. J. W. Brooke, stated. last night that he had nothing further to say regarding the situation until his counsel, who is absent from the city, returns tomorrow. "There is every possibility that a writ may be issued against a cer- tain party whom we believe causs ed Bosley to attack me," said Mr, Thomson. "At present, however, I can say nothing else." Thomson is still confined to his bed, but is in much better condi- tion according to his physician. He is still suffering from pains in the body. None of the three prominent rac- ing enthusiasts would discuss the situation when seen last night. Keep all pieces of stale bread in a paper bag. When thoroughly dry put through the food chopper and save for use in dressing, etc. SINCLAIR OPENS FIRE WITH SHOT AT PREMIER FERGUSON Fort William, June 4.--Charg- 'ing that Premier Ferguson had not given the people the liquor control he promised in 1926, W. E. N. Sin- 'clair, K.C,, M.P.P., Liberal leader in the Legislature, last night an- nounced here that the Liberal party had accepted the principle of the Liquor Control act and proposed, it elected: to power, to give it strict enforcement as a temperance meas- ure. This announcement of a new Lib- eral policy on liquor was Mr. Sin- clair's opening shot in the campaign which he and some of his followers in the legislature have launched in New Ontario. The Liberal leader made his declaration at a large meeting in the city hall auditorium. Mr. Sinclair declared that the change of policy was brought about by reason of the vote of the people in the 1926 general election. The temperance plank adopted by the Liberal convention in 1919 pledging support to the O.T.A, was no long- er applicable, he said. Attacking the Ferguson govern- wment's operation of the act, the Liberal leader charged that the present administration was wholly partisan, that political appointees constituted the staff, and that the act was 'handled 'for the advan- tage of the government and not, as promised, as an aid to temperance." He accused the government of bad faith in that it denied the pub- lic information as to the amount of liguor sales in individual stores. The people, he said, should have the fullest information on all tne act's operations. Free From Politics "To make the act effective," Mr. Sinclair declared, "there must be a government which will allow its commission full scope in its man- agement and control, free from po- ALEXANDER E. MacRAE Of Ottawa was elected president of the Canadian Chemists' As- sociation at its annual conven- tion in Toronto. TO REPRESENT RAILWAY J. L. Counsell, X.C., of Hamilton, has been appointed by the Canadian Na tional railways to sent them on the board of concilia appointed to investigate the dispute between the rallway and its firemen and engine. man. litical interference, a government economical in its general adminis- tration and not grasping for every dollar to avoid a deficit, and a gov- ernment prepared to give strict en- forcement to the aft as a temper- ance measure, regardless of politi- cal consequences. Liberals, if eu- trusted with office, will give this kind of government and will en: force the act impartially and strict- ly. The night meeting concluded a busy day for the visiting legisla- tors, At noon Mr. Sinclair delve ered a non-political address to the local Canadian club, envisioning the development in Ontario of a new all-Ontario spirit in which the present unconscious division of north and south would have no part. During the afternoon the party was taken on a tour of the surrounding district and saw, among other things, the great Ka- kabeka Falls. An executive din. ner at which the leader spoke brief- ly preceded the evening meeting. The party will spend today in Port Arthur and Wednesday in Kenora. ANN AND EMILY 10 BE POPULAR FUTURE NAMES Professor George R. Stewart Jr., Predicts Ann, Emily and Frances as Fash- ionable Names San Francisco, Cal, June 4.-- In the next few years it's going to be pretty hard to "find a girl nam- ed Mary," and Marie, Ruth and Dorothy are going to be even scarc- er, if the present fashion of names continues, according to Professur George R. Stewart Jr., lecturer for the University of California Exten- sion Division and assistant profes- sor of English*at the Berkeley in- stitution. Professor Stewart's predictions are based upon an ingenious statis- / tical study, extending over a per- fod of years, of the popularity of various Christian or given names us indicated chiefly by the catalogue of officers and students at the uni- versity. Professor Stewart's ma- terial is included in a lecture, "Fashions in Names," offered through the 'Extension Division, Prediction, he says, is difficult, but he hazards the opinion that vari- ous forms of Ann and Emily, and the name Frances, are going to be popular in the near future, since these cognomens are unduly -de- Pressed in the 'name market" at present, as indicated by statistics. The popularity of given names, he explains, may be plotted in cy- cles, and he has charted the ten "standard" Christian names, show- ing how they have had their ups and downs since 1870. Mary, for instance, was the favorite in 1890, but by 1926 had yielded to Eliza- beth. Mabel, Ann and Emily are declining in use at present, but the latter two are likely to be favor- ites, until they become too nuiu- erous, when they will decline again. Grace is increasing in popularity; Alice is very uncertain, but Louise he classes as a 'good, standara name." Other names, "good any time," are Helen, Katherine and Margaret. A striking example of the change in fashions in names, Professor Stewart points out, is in the case of the name Dorothy; in 1875 there were so few Dorothy's that the name almost disappeared. By 1910 there were thirty-five Dorothy's in every 1,000 girls, he found, but since then there has been a de- crease, Lucille and Virginia have had similar careers as names. One thing is certain, however, for the last fifty years, according to his study, there have been 12 conservative names, used in every generation, WIDOW OF VICTIM TO RECEIVE $1,000 Ottawa, June 4--The widow of Thomas Jackson, Parry Sound farm- er, who was killed by bandits escap- ing after the robbery of a mail car, will receive $1,000 from the dominion treasury. 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