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_NEW HAZELTON, B. C., MARCH 16, 1928

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Whole District

Mourns the

Death of Mrs. H. C. Wrinch

The funeral of the late Mrs. Wrinch ( was held yesterday afternoon, services being held in the Union Methodist ehurch at 2.30 and interment took place in the Hazelton cemetery, The remaing were conveyed from the residence: to the church where the population of the district turned out almost en masse to pay their last respacts to the departed, Besides the Hazelton and New Hazel- ton people there were representatives from Kispiox, Terrace, Smithers, Telk- wa, and Rev. Mr. Ferrier, of Brandon, Man., head of the Indian Mission De- partment of the Methodiat church. Six

tribes of Indians from the different.

parts of the district were present, in- cluding the bands of the Church Army and the Salvation Army.

The pall bearers were H. H. Little, ' E.R. Cox, C. H, Sawle, W. S. Harris, R.S, Sargent and S, H, Hoskins.

At the church the following ministers # took part in the service:—Rev. J. H, m Young, Terrace; Rev. Proctor, of St, m Peters Anglican church; Rev. M. W. s, Lees, Smithers; Rev. W. Mawhinney, Telkwa; Rev, T, E. Ferrier, Brandon,

Be Man. and Rev. J, R, Hewitt, pastor at

a Hazelton and New Hazelton. The lat-

ter preached the sermon, taking as his]: m Subject ‘Eternal Life” and at the con-

R ‘clusion paid a beautiful tribute to the life and service of the late Mrs. Wrinch a Htev: Mr. Mawhiniiey and Kev. Mr = Ferrier paid feeling tribute to the de ™ parted. Rev. Ferrier also conveyed the i sympathy of the Methodist “Official m Board, the ministera of the Methodist church and-the medics} profession, not only to the bereaved family, but to the district also in the great loss sustained, * Following the burial service at the grave by Rev. Mr. Hewitt, Robt, Tom- linson apoke to the Indians in their native tongue, the Church Army choir and the Salvation Army choir sang, and

selection. » The floral tributes were magnificent beyond description. From all parts friends ard relatives in this way ex- ssed their admiration of the deceaged d their sympathy for those left behind. he floral tributes included wreatha Tom each of the Indian tribes as well 8 many individual offerings.

| The funeral arrangements were ‘in e hands of the B.C, Undertakers, of ce Rupert.

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The: Hazelton District and orthern British Columbia, suf- ered a great loss early Sunday n0rning when Mrs. Wrinch, wife if Dr. H.C. Wrinch passed away. sor the past four years she had feen a great, but a. very patient wfferer, and even during the

fast several months when need- rg constant care, she was bright, meerful and optimistic, although family and her friends knew

‘of thie district . that is, ‘and

ll be, keerily felt, - . I'the late Mra. Wrinch was al ghter ef the late Ralph. and

rtha Breekon: and: was’ bor:

on the old homestead near Oak- ville, Ont. Early in life she fol- lowed the profession of teaching in the publie sehools of Toronto for a time and then took a short term in deaconess work while waiting for an opening to enter the training school for nurses in Grace Hospital, Toronto. She got her diploma about a year ‘before coming to British Colum- bia in 1990 with her husband, to undertake medica} missionary work “among the natives ‘and whites of the Hazelton district.

During the past twenty odd years she saw many changes in population and in conditions, but she never deviated from her ideal of Christian service.

ther, a true friend, a great work- er and generous and kind to a degree. Her home was ever open, and her wonderful hospi- tality and her kindness rekindled the fires of hope in many:a de- pressed bosom,

After coming to northern Brit- ish Columbia the late Mrs, Wrinch

to the Hospital, the church, the ‘sebools.and.to-the betterment of| . social conditions. Her work wag & success and this district owes much to her efforts, She was president of the Ladies’ Aid in the Hazelton chureh from its beginning unti] the last annual meeting, when.she presented her resignation. She was a member

number of years, and was still a member when she passed away.

Until four years ago Mrs: Wrinch enjoved excellent health, but since then had been unable to take the active part to which she had so long been accustomed. But at. no time did she ever Jose interest in the people of the dis- trict and their doings, eyen in her fast hours she discussed plans for the further development of the school children.

The deceased is survived by a husband, four sons, Leonard at l university in Edmonton, Cooper, in the Union Bank at Hazelton, Afthur, attending high school in Vancouver, and Harold at home, and one daughter, Ralphena, at: home; three brothers, Henry C.. Breckon, who is a fruit grower. at Oakville; adjoining the old homestead, and who has an in- ternational reputation; Joseph W.. Breckon. Burlington, Ont., and

Prairie, municipal engineer; and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. King, of

|Dunville, Ont., and Mrs. H. W.

Love, of Irma, Alta, J. Russel Love, a:member of: the Alberta Legislature, isa nephew.

With: the family and relatives the community mourns, sand shares ‘their: Tose." WEE

She[ {was an ideal wife, a grand mo-

devoted her life, outside her home,.

Oddfellows’ Ball

The Oddfellows of Terrace are are holding their first annual bali tonight. Nothing has been spared to make this an outstanding sue- cess. Arrangements have been made to accommodate~a large crowd. J, M. Viger will have charge ‘of the floor. l*

A Surprise Party A mostenjoyable surprise party was held last Friday evening for Mrs. Richmond and Miss Rich- mond, at their residence in New

in card’ playing, dancing and singing, Music was provided by Mrs. McDoneli and Mrs, Hewitt,

solos. The happy gathering broke up in the smal} nours. “rr.

Had Fine Drive

Last Saturday afternoon. the New Hazelton Sunday school children went for a sleighdrive to South Hazelton, There were twenty. four’ happy young. people who took in this ride, which was provided by Mr. and Mrs. D.

@ sum of money at Christmas time for the Sunday School. After coming back to town refresh- ments. were provided in the ehureh and ‘games followed.

Hazelton. The evening wasspent|

and Geo. D. Parent sang twol-

McLeod, of Vancouver, who sent] |

MELLO LONDON!

THE WORLD—“1r rs MAKE A CHAP FEEL SMALL”

OVERHEARD AROUND

NEW HAZELTON

Rev. Mr, Mawhinney, of Telk- Wa, Was & guest this week -of |; Rev. J. R. and Mrs. Hewitt.

In order to introduce the fam- ous Miramichi salmon into British Columbia, millions of salmon eggs

of the public school board for al!

[board of school managers,

John : qT. Breckon, of: ‘Langley |

from Newcastle, New Branswiek, are on the way to Terrace, where they will be raised at the Lakelse hatchery. ‘ This will be the first attempt that has been made to propagate in this province this nated Eastern species, which, un- like the Pacific salmon, does not

die directly after spawning, but

returns to salt water,

A Bumper Meeting

A bumper meeting of the Ter- race and Kitsumkalum Parent- Teachers’ Association was held in Progress hall Thursday, with Mrs. Sundal in the chair. Busi- ness first occupled attention and it was left to a committee of teachers.to purchase games out- fits for the schools, Several proposals to beautify the school-

grounds were made, the matter

ultimately being referred to the A capital musical program followed with an address on newspaper reminiscences by H. Halliwell, and substantial refreshments con- cluded’ a auccesstfu!l meeting,

The Dominion Conservatives are. planning a convention to be held: in ‘Ottawa, probably next December.

__The new mill at Britannia. mine ed

Introduce ‘Atlantic Salmon .

The well D. FR. Belknap dug: ‘for

John. Heitman _ Dies Following

Loss ‘of Limb

W. S. Sargent received the ‘sad news that her brother, Jobn

Col. Cooper at ‘Moricetown ‘ia 26 feet deep with nine feet of ex-| cellent water. In the first seven hours the water rose six feet,

The Vanderhoof Board of Trade recently passed a resolution un- animoualy objecting to a provin- cial government liquor store being established there,

A train-load of ties were ship- ped from here this week. The ties were got out by Marshall,

| Senkpiel’ and Mike George, each

of whom are operating camps hear town,

The pole market is now ab- sorbing some of the smaller poles which have been a glut on the market for the past couple of years, Last Saturday Hanson's men shipped a big car-load from here, ,

At the quarterly board meet-

day night Rev. J. R. Hewitt was extended a unanimous invitation

lowing the next general confer- ence in May.

John Likely, who was the real discoverer of the Cedar. Creek gold: country, is about to be. re-

| moved from’ ‘the Old. Men’s Heme Kamloops, to be the first mayor

of the new town of Likely, B.’C.. The town: is tobe incorporated {under his name, ‘Mr, Likely is

one: ‘of the best-known old min-

iting men ofthe northern part of}

ing held in Hazelton last Thurs- |.

to spend another year here fol- |.

Heitman,-had passed away in the hospital. at Juneau, ‘the result: of an accident he met with ‘while at. sea.in his fishing boat. “‘Alaska’’, At that time he had an arm

caught in a winch and so badly

crushed that upon his arrival at | the hospital the doctors found it necessary to amputate. The de- ceased was born at. ‘Sirreisa,

Tromso, Norway, forty-five years ago, but has been on'this side of the Atlantic for many years, He was a fisherman: and a sailor, and a part owner of the ship on which the accident occurred.

On Thursday morning Mrs,. Sar. gent and daughter left for. Prince. Rupert, where they will join the boat that is taking the remains to Seattle for. interment. © The ‘de. ceased leaves a wife, two daugh- ters and a son te mourn his loss,

Mrs. Sargent will have the syn- pathy of this community.

Spray Calendars

The Department of Agriculture has issued a “Spray Calendar’

sures for insects and diseases at- tacking small: fruits, ‘as’ well. as

application to the: ‘horticultural... branch of the "department, Vie- toria. | It is a very valuable docu- . ment and should . be im the pos - session of: everyone’ “who © has. eral fruits or tree’ traite,

r/ B.C. and-it one: ‘time amassed.# are

On. Wednesday afternoon Ms, =

which algo includes control mea- - |

measures forrodentcontrol. This | ‘calendar may be had: free upon