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E'S 'OBITUARY REY. JOHN W, HARRISON In the passing of the Reverend J. . « W. Hartson in his home; Marbleton, Cpr Quebec, Nov. 4th, 1962, Canada lost its oldest boy scout. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Dec. 6, 1855, he spent his boyhood days in Banbury Eng., famous for its Ban- bury Cross, and was educated in Corn- wall. It was always his ambition to become a clergyman and his studies and pursuits were directéd in that di- rection. Due to chronic bronchitis and an'asthmatic affliction he, on hix"doc- tor's advice, sought a dryer climate and came to Canada with his widow- ed mother, Eleanor Smith Harrison, sister of the late George Smith, Beav- erton. After spending a short time with relitives there, he settled in Tregoney Sask., in the Diocese of Qu'Appelle, where he was given a Lay-Reader's License of the first class, He re- ceived Deacon's orders _on St. John the Baptjst's Day in 1903 and ap- pointed Incumbent of Kutawa Mis- sion, . Sask., spending the next ten years jn incessant toll over a wide western area, Rev. Mr. Harrison was raised to the Priest-hood # the Pro- Cathedral of Qu'Appelle on St. John the Baptist's Day in 1904 and re- mained in charge of the mission un- ti} 1913, From 10805 to 1907 he was algo principal of the Gordon Mission School in addition to his other work. In 1918 he was sent.to Watrous, Sask., a divisional point of the newly congiructed Grand Trunk Pacific Rail- way, where he remained until 1916 when illness forced hjm to resign and seek residence at sea-level. He ac- cepted a post at New Cariste under The Very Rey. Lennox Williaina-- then Bishop of Quebec, where he ser- - ved until the end of the First Great War. On Armistice Day 1918 he left for Shawinigan Falls where he re- mained as Incumbent of the Church of St. John the Evangelist for 16 years, jransferring to Ste, Ursule where he wag stationed for almost ten years. In 1941 he was appointed jncumbent in- -'Marbleton, Que., retir- ing from active service in 1948, al- though continuing to assist his suc- cessor and serving as organist of the parish, ~ --~ Rev. Mr; Harrison was always fond of boys, and while in Shawinigan Falls zed the Boy Scouts and was Scout master. take 200 boy scouts to the Coronation ceremonies of the late King George V1. He had a boys' Choir and was their leader and very often had boys staying at his home, helping them _ spiritually and with their studies. His work has been an example of unself- by everyone with whom he came in contact, including other clergymen, He was appointed to. pons ' and to quote from the Shawinigan Standard, Shawinigan Falls, Que. "He Was & man among men." It might also be mentioned that he took upland on his arrival in Sask, in 1899, did some farming, experienced the usual hardships including scarcity of water fit to drink. He conducted singing classes made up of neighbérs from far and near--gratis--just for the joy of sérving promoting music appreciation and enjoyment musie which 'he loved. He was devoted to his mother and made her comfortable to the last. Not the least of his talents was his house- keeping ability and culinary achieve- ments, especially the art of making toothsome pastry "of. which he wan very proud. . His me was mentioned for 6 years in the over ninety list on Neigh- borly-News, CBL. He was buried in cemetery in Marbleton, Que. (contributed by his cousin Eva Hooey) ~~ ~«. JAMES E. COLBY A pioneer resident of the district, and a brother of a Port Perry woman, James E. Colby passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Yorke, 368-Main street, Toronto, on Saturday Jan, 3, 1953, in his 89th year, follow- ing an illness of several months. The funeral took place to Uxbridge ceme- tery on 'Monday, Jan. 6, 1953, services being conducted in the chapel of the McGuire and Low Funeral] Home, by |- Rev, Harold A. Kennedy, of Trinity United chureh of which deceased yas a member, The late Mr. Colby was born: in Mara Township in 1864, a son of the' late Silas Colby and Mary Elder. The family moved to Uxbridge in: 1880 where James learned the tinsmithing trade with the late Thomas McGrat- tan, later he went to Sunderland where he was employed for some years with 'the late Harry Glendénning and Bent- ley Furniss for a short time, He then retired and devoted his time to his two hobbies painting in which he was very talented. He had other hobbies too and was a great reader. Up to six months prior. to his demisd he was very active and will be greatly missed in the "community. He marrfed Adella Parliament who predeceased him in 1638, Left 0 mourn----his- death are a dapghter -(Mabe}) Mys. Roy York of Poronto-and-twg-sisters-(Alice)-Mrs.. George Haynes, Port Perry; and (Louise) Mrs. L. Broad, Uxbridge. LaMAee(l ame Back) ; BL ie back Io i and ven very pail ort for take GE that has sf suit relief _ thousands--Templeton's Li Pry 't suffer from the nagging misery p Lum 08 ede longer than yol "have to. Gst IR p today. 65c, $1.35 at drug counter 1440 The Canadian Bank Sy of Commerce tn, 1 Pine Grove ~ Mr. and Mrs. Jack Simpson and family visited Mr. and Mrs. C. Elford Saturday for Supper and visited Mr, and Mrs. Earl Wilson Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hill and Daigh-: ters of Uxbridge visiting Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Jack Hill, Mr. Johnny Cris and Mr. Johny Hons of Torontospent Spturday with { Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill. : 'Mr. and 'Mrs. Robt. Nesbitt Sr. vid. ited Mr, and Mrs, Jack Albright Wed- nésday evening. Quite a few are suffering from flu, Hope they will all soon feel better. Mrs." Robt. Pickard celebrated her birthday last week, congratulations. Mr. Bruce Syera spent Friday in Toronto. * : The W. A, met at Mrs, H Arm- strong's, After the Business period a program was given, Mrs. Bruce Syera gave a poem, Mrs. J. Johnson a reading and Mrs, Graves a reading on the North Country. Mrs. Zylstra sang (Silent Night) in her own lan- guage whieh was enjoyed by all. Mrs, Robt. Nesbitt Jr. gave a reading on' Xmas in January, Ukrainian Custom. ald A dainty lunch was then served by the hostess, 'The Sympathy of this comnfunity goes out to Mrs. Charlie Trenka and family in the passing of the late C. Trenka on Monday last. Mr. Eldred Catherwood was elected |. chairman of the school board for Ux-.|° bridge Township foy the coming year. .Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Slack and Mr, A Button of Uxbridge spenf, Sunday af- ternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Cathérwood visiting in Toronto Tuesday evening with the Green family; also Miss Ester Catherwood of Chicago who is visiting in Toronto. Mrs. A. Handel entertained Utica W. 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