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Fred N. Southam Sleeps Away lit Montreal MONTREAL, March 18. Frederick Neil "Southam, chairman of the board of the Southam Publishing Company, Limited, died suddenly at his home on Belvedere road yesterday afternoon. He was in his 77th year. Although he had been ill and in hospital during January, he had recovered considerably and was to leave on a two-week holiday with his daughter, Mrs.

P. S. Fisher. Preparations were complete to set out last night for Atlantic City, N.J. Died In Sleep.

Mr. Southam, who relinquished the presidency of his company only last May, had been still active in the business until the New Year. His last visit to his office on Bleury street was last Friday. He had been out for a walk earlier yesterday and appeared quite well. During the afternoon, he took a nap and never awoke from it.

Among Canada's best known figures in the publishing business, he headed a company controlling one of the largest newspaper groups in the Dominion, with printing establishments both in Montreal and Toronto and ownership of six daily newspapers, in cluding the Vancouver the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal as well as the Winni- peg Tribune, the Hamilton Spectator and the Ottawa Citizen. Mr. Southam was born on Dec. 10, 1869, in London, son of William Southam and the former Wilson Mills. In 1894 he married Agnes Henderson Linton, of Montreal, who predeceased him.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Philip S. Fisher, of West-mount, and Mrs. Eric L. Harvie, of Calgary.

A third daughter, Mrs. Frederick I. Ker, of Hamil-ton. is dead. There are r3 grand- children.

Three brothers and a sister also survive. They are Wilson M. Southam, Ottawa; Harry S. Southam, publisher of the Ottawa William J. Southam.

Hamilton, and Mrs. Ethel St. Clair Baliour. Hamilton. Mr.

Southam moved to Montreal at the age of 20, having started in business earlier under his father at the Hamilton Spectator. In Montreal he founded the Southam Press, a printing establishment, and from his time on the company expanded. The noted publisher was a governor of McGtll University, the Montreal General Hospital and the Children's Memorial Hospital, as well as being a member of the corporation of Bishop's Cotlege. For his services In the Muni tions Department In the First Crest War he was awarded the Order of the British Empire. He had served on a full-time basis in the department without re muneration.

He long was -Interested lir fish tag. golf and curling, being a member of the Montreal Hunt Club, the Royal Montreal Golf Club and the Royal NJontreal Curling Club. He was also a member of the Montreal Indoor Tennis Club, Seigniory Club, the Montreal Art Association, the Mount Bruno Country Club, the 1 St. James' Club of Montreal, the Canadian Club of Montreal and the Montreal Forest and Stream Club. Tribute By President.

TORONTO, March 18. (CP) Senator W. A. Buchanan, pub- lisher of the Lethbridge Herald and president of The Canadian Press, said tonight the death in Montreal of F. N.

Southam "means a loss to the publishing business in Canada of one of its outstanding and highly regarded -The Southam name has been identified with newspapers in i.XJ 1 xX.y 1 i CANADIAN CARDINAL ARRIVES IN UNITED KINGDOM Returning to Canada from Rome, where he received the Red Hat of a Cardinal, James Cardinal McGuigan of Toronto is shown with Capt. D. S. Hutchison of Montreal, Army after his flight from Rome to the United Kingdom. His Eminence will cross the Atlantic by boat.

(Canadian Army Overseas Photo.) Canada for a long period and F. N. Southam upheld the reputation that name had established for enterprize and high standards." Mrs. Rosina Gibeault Dies in Gatineau Mills Mrs. Rosina Gibeault, of Gatineau Mills, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

Cytkrlen Cote, also of Gatineau Mills, Jon Sunday, following a lengthy illness. She was in her 60th year. Born in Papincauville, she was the former Rosina Lcfe-bvre, daughter of Jean-Baptlste Lefcbvre and his wife, the late Octavle Pomalnville. She wa educated in Gatineau Hills and later married to James Gibeault in Limoges, in 1908. Mrs.

KJibeault was a resident of Gatineau Mills for the past four yean and a devout member of St. Jean-Vlanney Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, Aurele, Gatineau Mills, and Arthur, of Brownsburg; one daughter, Mrs. Cyprlen Cote, Gatineau Mills; four brothers, Hormldas, Papincauville; Oslas, Gatineau Mills; Telesphore, Moonbeam, Annas. Niagara Falls, NY; four sisters, Mrs.

E. Valllere, Hull! Mrs. J. Woodbury, Grenville; Mrs. O.

Racctte, Grenville, and Mrs. P. Gerard. Montreal. Five grind-children also survive.

The body Is resting at the Home of Mrs. Cyprlen Cote, Gatineau Mills, and the funeral will leave for St. Jean-Vianney Church at 9.15 on Wednesday where the service will be held at 9.30. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Watching Home Burn Didn't Know Hair Ablaze KINGSTON, March 18 (CP) Her hair a mass of flames, 90-year-old Mrs.

Anson Hughes was saved from further injury by J. Green as fire destroyed her farm home at nearby Odessa today. Mrs. Hughes was unaware that her hair had caught fire until it had been extinguished by Mr. Green.

READY TO STEP DOWN. ROME. March 19. Prince Humbert, Lieutenant General of the Realm, said last night he would abide by the decision of the Italian people whether they want a monarchy or a republic Reports MRS. GEORGE S.

BOX Htmberoi Central United Church, Sarnia, Ont mmTS USS TAt AAP X(B8M6" Well-known Canadian cleanser were tested. Mrs. Box, who witnessed the touts, saw that one cleanser Old Dutch was way ahead. She was convinced "Especially on greiisy surfaces Old Dutch cleans raining bright much faster, much easier." Ssmott AtAATSS CIV SVPX0 Old Dutch not only dissolve grease Seismotite in Old Dutch gives it a special cleaning action no other material possesses. So; see how much time, work Old Dutch saves you on sink, pots, pans, bathtub, washbowl! Yes.

tafer, too! In special test of thousands of rubbing. Old Dutch was the one deanaer that didn't nrralch of all! 'I st Mrs. Mabel Garrett Dies in Duparquet i i Mrs. Mabel Garrett, of the faculty of Mount Allison Uni verslty, well known in university circles in Eastern Canada, died suddenly on Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.

'T. Kerr, in Duparquet, Que. Mrs. Garrett went to Mount Al lison University, in 1921, after some years as head of designing, textiles and household science at Pratt Institute. Brooklyn.

NY, For a number of years at Mount Allison the was a member of the Summer Faculty at Hampton Institute, where she took Summer courses. Well known ai a writer for American women's magazines, the was also sought after to ad dress women's clubs. Mrs. Garrett was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.

James Sherwood. She la survived by her husband John Stevenson Garrett; three sons, James S. Garrett, John Dur ham Garrett, BA, holder of the George Medal, Toronto; FO William Frederick Garrett, recently returned 5 from overseas; her daughter, Mrs. Kerf; two sisters, Mrs. John M.

Edwards, Ottawa Mrs. T. A. Weaver, Toronto, and several grandchildren. The body will be taken to To ronto for cremation and the ser vice will be held In Brockville on Wednesday.

Burial will be in the family plot in Oak wood, cemetery. FOR THAT "GREAT LADY" LOOK Precious fur jackets to wrap you up in luxury, season after season Clever women are quick to realize the subtle fascination of a rich Fur Jacket so magnificent; they steal the show wherever they are worn. Wc have just received a wonderful collection of fine Fur Jackets, made of beautifully marked and perfectly matched pelts. Their glowing color atop your bright skirts and dresses will assuredly ive you "that great lady Choose your Fur Jacket from our wide and choice collection and start to wear it right away it's i Use our dignified Budget Payment Plan or straight charge account in accordance with W.P.T3. rsoulations.

Robi. Mackell Dies Obtained Injunction Against School Board Author of the famous Mackell injunction, and a former well-known printer in Ottawa for many years, Robert Mackell, 84, died at his residence, 229 Waver-ley street, on Monday afternoon. He had been in failing health for some The injunction which was se cured more than 30 years ago, was aimed to prevent- the Separ ate School Board from borrowing money to build new schools The reason given for this injunction was that teachers were not All English speaking members: of the board signed the application for the injunction, which was taken out by Mr. Mackell. During his 49 years as a print er, before retiring in 1930, Mr.

Mackell, was employed first by the Ottawa Free Press, later the Ottawa Citizen, and then the Government Printing Bureau, where he was later engaged as a clerk in the administration department Well known In church and social activities, he was a mem ber, of the Canadian Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, Chaudiere Golf Club, Metropolitan Lacrosse Club, and the Holy Name Society of st Theresa's parish. The funeral will be held on Thursday, from Brady and Harris residence, to St. Theresa's church for solemn mass of requiem at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Notre Dame cemetery. Son of the late John Mackell and his wife Ellen Cantwell, Mr Mackell was born in Quebec City.

He came to Ottawa as a child and received his education here. Following the death of his first wife. Anne Murphy, in 1923, he married Margaret Bran kin who died in 1939. Surviving children of his first marriage are: two sons, John A Mackell, Montreal, a member of Ottawa Senators hockey team, world champions 1920-1921, and Air Commodore David E. Mac kell, CBE, Ottawa; three daugh ters, Mrs.

J. F. (Rose) Doyle, Mrs. H. E.

(Anne) Orange, and Miss Dorothy Mackell, all of Ot tawa; one brother, Arthur Patrick Mackell, also of Ottawa; and one sister, Mrs. Harry McAuley, Quebec City, and 11 grandchll dren. i One ion Robert E. Mackell; and two daughters, Mrs. F.

C. (Mar jorle) O'Brien, and Mils Mary Edythe Mackell, predecealed him. George Bell, 78, Dies, FDC Employe An employe of the Federal District Commission for 83 yean Cinnree Bell. -husband of the for mer Abigail Calder of 149 Patterson avenue, died Monday in Civic Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was in his 7Btn year Rnrn and educated in Scot land.

Mr. Bell was a son of the l.t Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Bell. He retired about a year and a haM ago owing to ill health.

Mr. Bell was a member and' a past 149 Sparks St. BRIGADIER N. E. RODGER, who has been named Quarter master General at Defence Head-.

quarters, Ottawa. (See Also Page elder of St Giles Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of Car- leton Chapter No. .16, Royal Arch Masons and Lodge of Fidel ity. No.

281. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L. (Betty) Armstrong of Ottawa and Miss Effie Bell at home. The body is at Hulse and Play- fair Limited where Logan Vencta will conduct the funeral service in the chapel on Wednes day at 3 p.m.

Interment will be in Beech- Wood cemetery. WOULD BUY HOTEL. NASSAU. Bahamas. March 19 (CP) The Bahamas Government last night asked the approval of the Legislature to sell the 250-room Fort Montagu Hotel to Gordon Douglas Fairly of Hotel Holdings Limited, Toronto.

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The service was conducted by Capt. A. P. Silcox. of No.

9 District Depot Interment will take place In St. Stephen's cemetery, Burlington, pel Pte. Cole died in Rldeau Mili tary Hospital Saturday night from injuries received when he was struck byi a hit-and-run motorist early Friday morning Among those present were 50 members of the Constabulary Branch, NDHQ, I under the OC, Capt W. Nelles. Major J.

Hegan, Lance Cpt: D. woolley, Cpl, Percy Vincent, Sgt J. Brandon, Pte. L. Handy; Pte.

L. Fitz, Pte. Percy J. Ing, Albert Ardley, A. Gravelle and E.

S. Ouimet Also In the cortege was his fiance, Lois Bennett to whom he was to have been married on Sat urday, March 23. If you have' several odd hose. you can re-match them into pairs with special stocking dyes. LAROCQ.U6 Straight cut; slips with form fitting brassiere, midriff satin, in white only.

Sizes 32 to 40. I 2 .50 Ea. Only one slip to a customer; Slip-on style elastic feirdle with four garters. Tea rose color only. Sizes small, medium and large.

1 .98 Ea. Only one girdle to a customer. Sorry! No phone or C.O.D. orders for slips or girdles. Second Floor IAROCQU5 ann rAoa WHITE BREAD VITAMIN Canada Apprufcd BIS ti-cs.

.11 mm or POODSTOnES "Rosabetle" SLIPS 1 1 i "Selecta" GIRDLE II Sparks St. Ira Nr, Ottawa Clari Bids. Phn 2-7111 OTTAWA, ONT. A. E.

GnwoW Meqr Q-5a5Ss-3 Deliciously Different Clark Dairy Creamed Cottage Cheese lIMITle I i THE OTTAWA JOURNAL, TUESDAY, MARCH 19. l4f. BROTHER F. C. RTAN.

MONTREAL, March 19. (CP) Brother Francis Charles Ryan, 82, omvof the first of the Presentation Brothers, a teaching order! to come to Canada, died yester day after a month's illness. He had been in the brotherhood 67 years. Here's Quick i Humphrey Mitchell 3-Purpose Medicine Helps Clear ST 'NX Out Congested ONI best way to get relief from sinus pain is to clear con-cestion from nasal passages and give sinuses a chance to drain. A few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol in each nostril is usually enough to bring this cornforting relief.

l-Purpoee MedtebM to so successful because it does three Imtwtant thinffa: shrinks swol len rnembranes of the nose; (2) helps his 1 yj Km' R. 1. W. CUNUFTE. MONTREAL, March 19.

Dr. John W. Cunllffe, 81, emeritus of the School of Jour nalism at Columbia University, New York, and a former pro fessor at McGill university, cut at nminaulL yesterday, a cording to word received by rela tives here. Relief from Sinus Areas dear out pain -causing congestion' and (3) soothes irritation. Many sinus sufferers say it's best relief theve found.

Try Itl UDGtIO director rn MAsrexpiecef Oscab ruzLcinsiL is a purist a delineator of delectable delicacies! There is no need to labour Oscar, your masterpiece is a fitting tribute to the king of all marmalades. Yea, ShirruTs to appreciated by those who like food things to eat. Those tiny, luscious orange slices perectly mellowed in pure cane sugar sake every breakfast better. Ask yor grocer for the 2-lb. family Jar seat time you shod.

Aft MA LAV IS MmmU the mskm eSUrrifi UHW mnd Sbhrift NtW DUSEXTS EMPLOYMENT NEWS Here a partial list of Employment Oppor- tunitiea note available through the Local National Employment Office, and opportunitiea through the Cross-Canada NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE 1 MENi WANTED IN OTTAWA FARM HELP URGENTLY NEEDED Experienced Men for Dairy and Mixed Farming Good Wages Including Board and Lodging i Ottawa District. Commercial Artist 4must specialist In Uttering Veteran only art school graduate) Assessors Accountant Auditors (Veteran1 Preference) Drugglits (graduate) Physicist (university degree In Science experienced In Industrial Chemistry administrative experience essential Veteran only) Accountant (senior student must liave written intermediate CA exams.) Insurance Adjustor (bilingual, 20-38 yrs.) Copywriter yrs. high school graduate must experienced tn retail copywrit-' Ing or advertising) Writer or Translator (must speak Spanish and Portuguese Matriculation Male or Female) Barbara and Hairdressers Tailors Upholsterers and Furniture Makers Shoemakers (Finishers. Bench-men I Electricians (licensed) Bricklayers Plasterers Mechanics (Fender and Body Repairs general auto 150.00 325.00 per me. 1.100 00 35 00 3,20.00 per yr.

SO AO per wt 230.00 per mo. 125.00 175.00 per mo. 33.00 per wk. app. 40.oo per wk.

i i 123 00 per mo. 22 on 80.00 per wk. 25.00 43.00 per wk. .50 JS per hr. 24 00 33 00 per wk.

.98 1.33 per hr. I IS per hr. S3 1.06 per hr. i 1.00 per hr. Every National Employment Office offers employment opportunities, both in its own area and from other districts 'in Canada, It able tb fill snj of the jobs here listed, or if seeking employment, contact your nearest Local Office of die NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE Dominion Labour Department A.

MmcNammrm Cor. O'Connor 2-4207 Lmm Mull Minister ef Lahooe Deputy Mlnietae I X-.

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