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The Sedgewick Sentinel 1924-04-10 - 1927-03-17
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1926-12-23
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VOLUME XVII FUNERAL TAKES PLACE OF LATE DR: WICKINS \_» Fine Tribute “of Respect. Is Paid to a Most Worthy Man ‘An. vent Of speci interest ‘to the young \boys of the poten Cadet i WERE WELL ATTENDED ee (From the Brantford (Ont,) dated ‘Nov. 21th, 1926): aaa interment: goats place yesterday afternoon, at) Gree! ulery. of De, Arthur B, Wicking, 1ate of Sedye- wick, Alberta. ‘The-deceased was’ a s00 of Walter Wickins who” was on. the) staff of the O. 8, B. in this city and was'a well known member of the Con- gregational church now in the Pilgrim | me ‘United, at -which edifice, Mev, W.. G. Martin and members of the Brant Lodge paid’ thelr respects to the de- ceased prior to. interment. ie pastor referred feelingly to the departure of’ the “physician who ‘had been’ brought up in the old homesteda |, on: Charlotte: street. and -attendedt’ the old Collegiate Institute: that: was. on George street at that time. Ho after. wards, duat University and Herrick College, che Expositor, practice at Brantford, going iiton when he conducted a_success: practice there, until in 1918 he re- moved to Sedgewick, Alberta, at which town he passed away on December, at ae age of 52 years. one time the deceased played the eas and ‘conducted the service of praise at the Congregational church here when Rev. Richardson occupied the’ pulpit. Rev. W. R. Martin yesterday referred to the deep loss, the» cot ity. ob Sedgewick had sustained in tho, death of a man who arrived in that place when the va epidemic was at its height an so endeared Itmself to that then scattered community that he was looked upon as part. of the place and had grown to be revered and loved dy those with whom he came in cop- tact. The pastor ‘drew « lesson from one who had dedicated his and talent to make the world better foi his presence, drawing an analogy from| the life of Dr. Watson in the “Bonnie fc, Brier Bus) The Buembers: of Brant Lodge A. F i ave: Fellow | practeltioners of the city: ‘were among the pall bearers who consisted of Dr. L. H. Coates Dr. F. tokens of the-thought of his old asso- ciates, and inditations” of the esteem ins erhich he was held by his many frien Georse Jackman, of Sedgewick, Al- berta, accom the remains to this city. It was noted that the deceas- ed had many times broadcasted from the redio station at Edmonton, bis death being sorrowfully announced through that medium to many who had heard him over the radio to much ad- vantage. ‘Those trom a distance attending the Tuneral were: W. H: Blain, Syracuse, N. ¥.; Mr. B. 0. ‘nd Misa Bell Hooper ‘of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. A. East- man of Hamilton, Mise Bessie and Miss Marie Gamble of Hamilton, Mr. Bert Alexander of Hamilton, Mrs. Doo- othy, McEwan of Hamilton, Mr. J- “Chrysler of Toronto and Miss Gibb ronto, The following contributions of f™r- al tributes were made in mémory of the deceased at Sedgewick and Brant ford, those contributed at Sedgewick accompanying the remains to their last resting place in the Doctor's old home town) and Mrs. Arthur Eastman. Ham Ont. and Mrs. Blain, Syracuse, N: ¥. and Mrs. Murray Wickins, Ham: Hooper, Hamilton. - Varsity Class (year (1895), Toronto. Mr: and Mrs. F. P. Beairsto, Sedge- wick. - Mr. Geo. C. Crooks, Sedgewick. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Sharpe, Sedge- wie. Harmony Lodge, A. F. -&@ A Mu Sedge oe Church Choir, Sedgewi Miss Annie‘Carmichael, See Sedgewick High School, Sn Brant Lodge No. 45, A. F. & A. M., Brantford. Mr. end Mrs. J. C. Bridges, Sedge wick. Mr. and Mrs. W. I Cummberland, - Sedgewick. ‘Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Millar, Sedgewick Mr. and Mrs. E. C, Barnwell, Sedge- wick. United Ladies Aid, Sedgewick. _ _ St. John’s W. A.. Sedgewick. urs ‘and Mrs, W. J. Young, Sedge wiel Marie and Bessie Gamble, Hamilton” Mr. and Mrs, 8, H. Alexander, Ham- SIton. Mrs, Dr. Wickins, Philadelphia. Mr. George Jackman, Sedgewick. Legislature Date Set ‘The date for the opening of the Leg- islature haa been sct for February 10. It fs expected that the session will not last more than ‘six weeks. ytae ts cat that demand, and that, physical train- the-Ploneer ‘Hotel “tinieg room on; Fri day evening last when the- third an- ual banquet of the Corps ‘was. held. Of equal importance to the cadets/and the community at large was the -con- ing in the High School Assembly hall, when the Army-and Navy Shield was presented to the corps.andieach cadet evita the assistance of a few mothers good things set before théni, king.” ‘Not tlie’ leas: $mpo; oe the banquet oe the toast list whieh followed and is @ Bug pale youth sallied Jed. fon into ie realms of oratory in a manner would be the envy of many older : and more seasoned ‘speake: Mr. A/G. Anderws, ML. A, acted as toastmaster, and in‘his introductory |) remarks spoke in high terms, f the feader of the Cadets, Lieut.C. W.-H. McGee, whose self-sacrificing ened de- erained efforts have been the: bringing ‘honor to the Sedgewick |é Cadet Corps on more than one occasion. m the winning of trophies put up by Military District -No./18:Mr./Andrews disparaged the idea ‘that cadet’ training is in any way conducive to war, afd bat mits o) teal tata oem rent. to war. He pointed out the. eaueree this’ training in developing the physical, mental and moral stamii of the youth of our land, and called upon Cadet Gammond to pro} toast to the British Empire, the Spa to belmg to this’ great Empire~ on whose domains the sun never. sets.: Mr. Leah, Secretary of the School |, TeBspo} Motto of the 5. P. S. Broadcaster for ‘October, taken trom the country boys” reed: eve believe in. giving and A dis ing was one step toward that end. Cadet F. Hunter -then proposed the| toast to Canada, stating that Canada sought to be a creditable part of the Empire. In responding cadet Eastly referred to two things about Canada ‘that were noteworthy—her record ir the great was and her steady recovery from its effects. Cadet MacGregor (one of the little chaps of the Corps) made the saluta- tion of the evening in proposing the toast to the church, eulogising the [position of the church and emphasiz~ ing its importance in our affairs. In Response to this toast Rev. F. B. Lys’ drew attention to the three-fold make-up of man: the physical, the mental and the spiritual and sald that these three elements were interdepend- ent and of equal importance to’ the perfectly developed man. - Army.and Navy. pointing out the im portance of each in safeguarding the peace of the Empire and the world. Mr. Lynn, principal of the Sedgewick Public and .High School, responded, and said that although he did not rep- resent either father or son he was glad to be-present and told an oppro- priate story in concluding. Mr..A. G. Andrews proposed the toast to the Cadets and again spoke of the real spirit of the cadet. movement, re- ferring to Major McGee as the guiding spirit. behind the fine cadet corps at Sedgewick. Cadet MacKenzie respond- ed and hoped that the young cadets would be able to uphold the ord earned for the » Corps by the older Cadets of Sedgewi Cadet Hunter pore the toast to the New Cadets, and also spoke of the enviable retord made by the older boys bo had retired from the Corps after ringing credit to the district under, ihe capable direction ou eau Gee. Cadet pubes iad repljed to this toast and in a few brief remarks said that the ‘boys would, seek to emtlate the record of their predecesors, already had a good example to follow. er stating that. Canadians wore ‘proud |W bees led ae ladies, and that if the men had: ‘been: ob] to prepare it the ment, cert which followed on the same even: |” was presented with @ handsome Bronze | Cadet Peterson. spoke. in oui of ,|the hospitality -accored on this occa- that he himself would ‘have been much better athlete had he never Het Taeea. Cadet McLean, one Tn x the toast to the press, said'the press wan } able to coee for. Steet In replying, the. editor of the: Sentinel-said that 13 was not his intention to either ayopio- gize for the preas nor emphasize iti importance, that it was a seconda: though necessary cog-whel in the a’ fairs of the country, not being able t> operate until -other~ industries and 4 enterprises had blazed the trail. nded and réterred to the) Chairman Miss Louise Carpenter and Mr. W. J. Young, which brought forth:a hearty encore and was cheerfully responded ‘The next number was a vocal solo by Miss Jessie Baxter, which was weil received and heartily applauded. Mr. S..T. Smith, chairman of the town council, was then called upon for a few remarks, in which he referred to the creditable record of the Cadet Corpsp tn winning so many honors. An innovation to the program war introudecd at this perfod in the forin of a Schotch dance by. the Misses Eune and Florence Hot in costume, lo eae applauded; but a as zit Was 8 rather strenuous exercise, the chairm: nounced that the young ladies Swould respond later on in th program. Mrs. J. A. Saunders then gave reading entitled —————___ ‘On behalf-of the School Board Dr. G. R. Murray was then called upon, and he spoke of the benefits to the young boys of the school in having a man with MP McGee's: capabilities to direct the boys in physical and military training. He asserted the willingness of the board to help the cadets in any way possible at all times. ‘The Missea Oleoa were then called upon and delighted the audiene* with soles -characteristic:dance. Ponesaa delivery all Ker own and never fails to please, On this ooccasion her, rendition Was loudly: encored, and it fell to berJot at this time to assert a little of the militaristic spirit. her- elt in holding her own on the plat form (preparatory to responding to ee encore) against’ the. protests of chairman, (her husband), who aS thwarted by the humor of the audience in his endeayor’to state that if this Se response were to be lengthy it would be advisable to defer to a later period in the pogram, as Mr. W. J. Young, the plano accompalst of the evening, had to catch the 11:10 train. Cadet Adams proposed the toast to glad to see.so many of the - former members of. the Corps present. Ex- Cadet Ralph Reed responded and said that the ‘old cadets had nothing but pleasant recollections of their training while members of the Corps, and had} sought to leave a record that would reflect cerdit to their leader, to the community, to the district and to their Cadet i HL. Smith. was-then asked t propose the toast to “Our Instructor, which he did in a few well chosen re- marks to the effect that the success of persistent directions of Lieut. McGee. In repsonding Mr. McGee - id that | while leader ship was necessary, there must be suitable material from which to build up a ‘creditable’ unit. oe was at his command here an thanked the parents and others tee the Old Cadets, stating that he was; Wot moved, nor her intentions to be di- she wound up a real Uttle snappy verse with the words “Just do as you please,’ which she did. ‘Then came another real. treat, thix time "in the form of a=vocal trio by the Sedgewick Harmony. Trio, com: rose of Miss Inza Rose, Mr. W. J. ‘and Mr. Alex White. These irtuoso provided-a series of medleys ‘hich brought forth hearty applause. Mr. Blake H. Green was then called upon to make the presentation of the the corps was dueto the untiring and|Army and Navy Shield to the Sedge wick Cadet Corps, which they had won in 1924 and again in 1926. Mr. Green, “after a few approgriate and comoll- mentary remarks, invited Mair McGee to come to the platform, wheere he was (continued ‘on back page) ‘Ere Santa Ar pees What Shall I Give ? Nothing appeals to Watson’s Silk Vests, full dress style, colors Peach, Cando, Nil, Golden Pheas- ant and White, in’ two sizos $1.25 and $1.50 each. Silk Bloomers to match at $1.95 each. Silk Nightgowns of the famous Watson’s make, in shades cf: Peach & ‘White, every garment daintily hoxed $3.50. each. the Ladies like Silk Underwear Silk; Princess Slips in fine shades of White, Sunset and Black $2.95. 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