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Theftat kirkconnel Labourer Who Wanted Attention At Dumfries yesterday before Sheriff Hadfield, labourer, was charged with having on November, at the Model Lodging-ouse, 1 Back Street, Kirkconnel, stolen a jacket, a vest, a pair of trousers, two pairs of undernants, a shirt, an hndervest, a pair of boots, a pair of a pair of socks, a cardigan, a dk scarf, a woollen scarf, and two Ca Ps. Mr R. Dickson, solicitor, Dumfries, Rendered a plea of guilty on behalf of the accused. The Fiscal, Mr E. W.

Paterson, that accused stayed in a model lodging-house at Kirkconnel. One of other lodgers had been injured and emoved to the Infirmary. He had a Jit of clothes, a pair of boots, and Jhring the darkness accused had gone with them. Mr Dickson stated that accused had in a model lodging-house in ihornhill for six weeks before going to He took these articles and nt off, and the police got him about ffiile from Kirkconnel. Accused was at all well, and was suffering from anc chest trouble.

He looked 0 be a subject more for human care consideration than for severe Pu riishment. i The Sheriff: That care and attention 0 might very well get in prison. If 6 is suffering from these complaints, have no doubt he will be medically Mr Paterson said accused was sufering from these complaints, and when said, I did the thing so I might get some Th Sheriff said the only thing that th' a id for the accused was that ls was his first appearance on a jJJrge of this nature. He would go Prison for fifteen days, and no doubt Would get medical attention. DUMFRIES GALLOWAY STANDARD' ADVERTISER.

DECEMBER 2, 1939. Wedding at st Michael church JPhoto by Simon Reid. An interesting wedding was solemnised The officiating clergyman was the Hev. Doreen Maxwell, who wore a black suit, jn St Church, Dumfries, on H. A.

Cockburn, 8.D., M.Th., minister hat and accessories. Wednesday, the parties being Miss of St The bridegroom attended by Mr Joyce Maxwell younger daughter of Mr The bride, who was given away by her David 1. Doak, Falkirk, as best man. a nd Mrs John Maxwell, Llangarth. Dum- father, Mr John Maxwell, wore a black After the ceremony a reception was fries and Flying Officer John C.

Hunter, and scarlet suit, with black hat and held in the County Hotel, after which A.F., younger son of and Mrs John accessories. the happy couple left for the honeymoon, Hunter, 5. llosehall Terrace, Falkirk. Her bridesmaid was her sister, Miss which is being spent the south. DALBEATTIE TOWN COUNCIL Registration Of Slaughter- House At a special meeting of the Dalbeattie Town Council on Monday evening it was agreed to accept the Ministry of offer of registration of the slaughterhouse and to instal a weighing machine at a cost of £4O to meet the requirements.

Provost W. Clark presided, and others present were: Bailies the llev, F. V. Berry and W. Gordon, and Messrs J.

W. Milligan, J. Smith, A. B. Kirkland, I.

Young, W. R. Forteath and M. Thom with Mr J. M.

Little, town clerk; Mr A. G. West, town clerk depute; Mr F. J. Johnston, burgh surveyor; and Mr W.

M. Carrick, sanitary inspector. FOR INTERFERING WITH TELEPHONE. fi young escapade on his ay from a dance Jed to his appearance Dumfries Police Bailie Thursday. The man, Donald labourer, Gray, 27 Gal- Street, w'as charged, with having ls October wantonly and maliciously Placed the receiver of the telephone mart kiosk, Whitesands.

focused pleaded guilty. Fiscal said that accused was re- SoTlie friends from a dance. they passed fhe kiosk accused went in oJ 1 though his companions walked on them went back and pulled him Hq. the kiosk. Later they were Hp a- plain clothes policeman, hqjP it was ascertained that Somerville interfered with the telephone.

The 0 found that the receiver had been oansing annoyance at the exchange. Accused had also the police a wrong name and stating that he was James jj 'lscn, 27 Laurieknowe. iliQ ai lie Fyfe imposed a fine of 10s, with of five imprisonment. NO WORK: NO FOOD. A SL yQll tad ciiarged with Bailie Fyfe at Dumfries Police explained begged because he was hungry.

0 fiscal's statement it appeared le tad had been begging in Vic- and that a complaint had A 'ta Ceived tad said he had not worked since that while his mother would llrn sleep in the house, she bri him food because he was vtailior' an nioney into the house. a sked Inspector Service to kH could be done to get the boy food, and the Inspector wilh the task. THE SLAUGIITER-HOCSE The Clerk stated that he had had a call from Mr A. F. Smith, a representative of the Ministry of Food, who had stated that he was authorised by the Ministry to indicate that Dalbeattie slaughterhouse would be registered as a slaughterhouse under the rood production scheme, provided a weighing machine was installed to meet the requirements of the Ministry.

If the slaughter-house were registered it would be taken over by the Ministry of Food, and the Council would require to provide the premises, equipment and services on the lines of the present practice as between the Council and the private traders, the employees concerned to continue in the service. In respect of these services from the Council the Ministry would make a payment per capita in respect of all animals slaughtered on the premises. This would be adjusted between the Ministry and the Town Council, and would be based on the Town existing dues and standing charges and any additional expenses to which the Council might be put in order to make the slaughter-house suitable for the requirements. All animals slaughtered would be slaughtered under the directions of the Ministry of Food, and there would be no private slaughtering whatsoever. Local butchers would obtain their supplies of meat of various kinds through the registered slaughter-house at Dalbeattie, as they would have had to do through Castle-Douglas if Dalbeattie had not been registered.

Concluding, Mr Little said if advantage was not taken of the offer to include the slaughter-house in the list of registered slaughter-houses, it was made perfectly clear it would be closed, and it was extremely doubtful if it would ever be opened again. In addition, the Town Council could as many Town Councils had undertake the contract for the slaughtering of the animals. A maximum figure had been fixed to cover the charges in this respect, and, of course, in that case the Town Council would require to employ an additional staff for the Work. The Clerk further reported that the representative had suggested two machines which would meet the requirements. One cost £29 10s and the other £4O.

Mr Milligan asked how it was that they could now get a machine for £29 10s when previously they had been told the cost would be about £lOO. The Provost replied that the machine costing £lOO was probably a very elaborate affair, and it had possibly been found since that such an expensive one might not be needed. Anyway, it apparently met the requirements, and that was what mattered. Bailie Berry said he thought they should settle this matter right away. In his opinion they should accept the offer of registration and instal one of the machines.

That would leave them with a free hand, for they would still retain the management of the slaughter-house and their employee. Ho moved that they instruct the clerk to clinch the matter immediately and put in the necessary machine. QUESTION OF CONTRACTING. Mr Kirkland, in supporting Bailie motion, said he understood it to mean that they were not committed further than the registration of the slaughter-house and the installation of the machine. There was the question of the Town Council also becoming contractors.

Bailie Berry said ho thought they should not become contractors. At present the office had as much ivork as they could tackle, and anyway contracting was an unknown expense, whereas the present scheme was sure. It would mean employing additional staff. Mr Smith said he would like to know what the views were regarding contracting. Mr Little said he had discussed the matter with the burgh surveyor, and they had both agreed that they did not think it would be wise for the Council to undertake the contracting.

He doubted if they could make a profit. At this point Mr Milligan intervened, remarking that all this discussion was entirely out of order. They had a motion before the meeting which had not been seconded, and here they were discussing contracting when they had not even agreed to register the slaughter-house. Mr Forteath seconded Bailie motion. The Provost said perhaps Bailie Berry would withdraw his motion and put it in two that they accept the offer of registration of the slaughterhouse, and, secondly, that they do the slaughtering at so much per head.

Bailie Berry said in his mind there were two schemes. Firstly, they could become registered and put in the machine and do all the slaughtering at so much per head, and, secondly, they could still be registered but also become contractors. He moved that they accept the first scheme, and he thought he had made that quite clear in his first motion, which, to lus mind, did not require altering. The Provost said there were really three schemes, because they could also decide not to have the slaughter-house registered at all. That was why he thought they should decide that first and then gj on to the question of contracting.

Mr Young said ho thought Bailie Berry was moving too fast. The first thing to do was to accept or refuse the offer of registration, and then proceed with the two alternatives of whether they were to become simply lessees or contractors. Mr Forteath said ho thought Bailie motion was perfectly clear. If they accepted the scheme proposed by Bailie Berry then they were cleared with very little trouble, Mr Kirkland said it was not beyond the bounds of possibility that the Council could do the contracting themselves. Mr Carrick said the Council would run up against numerous difficulties if they undertook the Contracting.

After further discussion the Provost asked if anyone was prepared to move against Bailie motion, and there being no amendment this motion was unanimously carried. The Council then considered which weighing machine should be installed, and on the motion of Mr Milligan, seconded by Mr Smith, it was agreed to purchase the machine costing £4O, Mr Milligan remarking that he was sure it would be a vastly superior machine. WHIST DRIVE AT DALSWINTON. An enjoyable whist drive in aid of Red Cross funds and comforts was held in Dalswinton Hall on Wednesday, 22ud November. In spite of most disagreeable weather and the difficulties associated with the black-out a goodly company was present.

Mrs Landale, chairman of the Committee, welcomed the company and explained that the object of the whist drive was to raise funds to provide wool for Red Cross work, and to enable comforts and Christmas parcels to be sent to those who were serving in the Forces. After a pleasant play Mr Young, Braehead, thanked all who had contributed to the success of the evening. The prizes were presented by Mrs Landale to the following: Ladies 1, Miss Veronica Coupland; 2, Miss Jessie 3, Mrs Hyslop. Gentlemen-1, Mr Homer Young, 2, Mr John Young; 3, Mr Terence Martin. DEATH Accident At Morrinton Sheriff Jolinston lield inquiries in the Sheriff Court-House, Dumfries, on Thursday, into the circumstances of the deaths of an Irongray quarryman who was killed by a fall of rock in Alorrinton Quarry, and a locomotive fireman belonging to Glasgow who met his death through his head striking a bridge at Kirkpatrick-Fleming.

In accordance with a war-time regulation the services of a jury were dispensed with. HOLY WOOD QUARRY ACCIDENT. The first inquiry related to the death of Walter Broun Currie, quarryman, Birkbush Cottage, Irohgray. The evidence was to the effect that on the afternoon of r7th October Currie was employed in the Morrinton Quarry, Holy wood, belonging to H. A.

Geddes. About twenty minutes past three he was engaged in boring a hole in a piece of rock with a drill in a cutting which had been made in the quarry, and which formed a hollow between the north and south faces of the quarry. At the same time a mechanical shovel was being orked in the cutting, and the attention of the driver of the shovel was drawn to the rock face by a piece of rock striking him on the hand. He looked up and the rock of the north face just heginnihg to come over. He shouted a warning' to the other men in the quarry and ran out of danger, as did other men, one of whom ran up the face for about thirty feet till he reached the top.

A son of Currie who was working at the top heard a noise, and on looking towards the north face saw a large quantity of rock fall on to his father wdiile he was engaged in drilling the rock in the cutting. It was later found that a part of the face, measuring about fifty feet in length and about ten feet in depth, and estimated to weigh from fifteen hundred to two thousand tons, had fallen, and that Currie had been buried, only his head and shoulders being clear. Pieces of rock on either side of him supported the rock and prevented it from coming in contact with him by forming a bridge over his body. After some time Currie was extricated and he Was removed by ambulance to the Dumfries Infirmary, where he died on 29th October, death being due to compound fracture of the left femur associated with toxaemia. Witnesses employed in the quarry stated that the face of the rock at this part leaned inwards about ten feet, and it was possible for men to work underneath the overhang, but Mr Gcddes, the quarry owner, gave the overhang as ten degrees, or a lean forward of about two or three feet, which WSI quite a normal thing.

The only tiling that might account for the rock doming away as it did was that there might have been an unexpected hidden fault or some form of expansion, as the fnorning bad been frosty and in the afternoon there was bright sunshine. Mr Geddes stated that the place was as safe as any other, and had the appearance that it would remain up for ever. In fact this place was being worked as a safety measure, because there had been a subsidence on the other side of the quarry which had been causing some trouble for some time. The Sheriff returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence. HAIL WAY DEATH.

Inquiry was also held into the circumstances of the death of Thomas Mackie, locomotive fireman, 116 Montford Avenue, Park, Glasgow, 5.4. The evidence showed that Mackie was tlie fireman on the train'which left Carlisle at 9.40 a.in. on' loth October. About twenty minutes past ten the train had reached the Wysebytown Bridge, Kirkpatrick-Fleming, and the driver was looking out from the side of the engine for the Kirtlebridge distant signal when he heard a thud. On looking round he saw Mackie lying on the tender with serious head injuries, and he stopped the train and signalled to the guard.

There was in use at the time an anti-glare device in the form of a canvas sheet attached to the roof of the cab of the engine and to the sides of the tender, and it was surmised, from the position of Mackie, that he had been adjusting this in some way and his head had come in contact with the bridge, on which blood and a piece of brain matter afterwards found. Mackie was medically attended at Kirtlebridge Station'and afterwards removed to the Dumfries Infirmary, where he died the same night, death being due to fractured skull, with lacerated brain. The Sheriff returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence. DOMESTIC QUARRELS ANNOY NEIGHBOURS. A domestic dispute over the mangling of a shirt led to a husband and wife appearing before Bailie Fyfe at Dumfries Police Court on Thursday, charged with conducting themselves- in a disorderly manner and committing a breach of the peace.

They were DavidHrant, labourer, and Ethel Smith or Grant, 7 Assembly Street. Thev pleaded guilty. Mr David Fergusson, fiscal, said that for a considerable time the accused had been annoying the neighbours with their quarrelling. The disturbance in question took place on 4th November, and so bad was it that a neighbour Skachill had been obliged to complain to the police. About ten at night the accused were cursing and swearing at each other.

This went on until 11.30 until the police were informed. Bailie Fyfe: It is about time there was a special constable for this house. People seem to bo appearing hero every week. The female accused said that the noise was between six and seven o'clock. She was in bed by ten and she could assure the magistrate that there was no noise then.

The male accused said ho came home in the evening and wanted to change his clothes and get out. On taking up his shirt he discovered that his wife had washed it and had bipkpi the buttons. He spoke to her aboutlr, and she flared up. Bailie Fyfe fined tho accused 255, with the option of ten imprisonment, and the female atMhfsed with the option of five days. PROPERTY MARKET, We understand that the residential property known as Brae House, Port Street, Annan, belonging to the trust estate of the late Mr B.

Mac Lean, has been purchased privately by Mr John Scott, horse dealer, Brewery Yard, Annan. The purchase price has not transpired. Messrs Denholm, young Edinburgh, were the agents for the sellers, and Messrs Murray Little Knox, solicitors, Annan, were agents for the buyer. HEROIC STEWARTRY AIRMAN Flight Lieutenant Gifford Awarded D.F.C. "We reproduce a photograph of Flight- Lieutenant Patrick Gifford, son of Mr Patrick Gifford, solicitor, and Mrs Gifford, Forneth House, Castle-Douglas, who, as reported in our last issue, has been honoured by his Majesty the King by being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for conspicuous gallantry in shooting down Nazi raiders.

Our picture shows Lieutenant Gifford standing by on the Five Notice at the aerodrome where he was stationed, prior to taking off to engage the Nazi raiders. In an interview with a press representative at their home in Castle-Douglas Mr Patrick Gifford, a solicitor, and his wife talked of their gallant son. My Mr Gifford said, worked with me in my office and acted as burgh prosecutor. Now instead of catching criminals he is catching German airmen, and I am sure he is enjoying that work a great deal more. My wife and I knew he would succeed.

Good luck to him! We hope he has many more The official record of the exploit for which the young lawyer airman is honoured reads: Flight-Lieutenant Gifford was leading a section of his squadron and sighted an enemy bomber over the mainland heading for the sea. He led the attack with skill, daring, and determination, and as a result of the final burst of firing from his guns the enemy aircraft crashed into the sea. Later in the same month he sighted an enemy bomber apparently reconnoitring a British convoy, attempting to take cover in the clouds. Flight- Lieutenant Gifford led his section after it. The pursuit continued to eleven miles from land, where the raider showing signs of having been hit, crashed into the Flight-Lieutenant Gifford was educated at St Preparatory School, Castle- Douglas, and at Sedbergh, Yorkshire.

He started his legal apprenticeship with an Edinburgh firm. TRIBUTE AT SHERIFF COURT Before commencing the business of Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court on Thursday, Sheriff Forbes referred to the distinction which had been conferred on Squadron Leader Patrick Gifford, son of Mr Patrick Gifford, solicitor, Castle- Douglas who has been awarded the D.F.C. for gallant conduct in combat with enemy Members of the Bar would doubtless have observed that their former colleague had been serving with great distinction in the Auxiliary Air Force, and they were all proud to notice that he had received the Distingufshed Flying Cross. As they all knew, Mr father had been for a long time connected with the Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court, and up till a few years ago had been Dean of the Faculty. He remembered quite well when Squadron Leader Gifford had conducted his first case before him in that court, and he was perfectly sure he was voicing the sentiments of all the members of the Bar and the officials of the court when he said they were indeed proud to have known one who had acquitted himself with such gallantry and skill in the present war.

SANQUHAR COMFORTS COMMITTEE A meeting of the committee appointed to arrange for comforts being sent to the Sanquhar men on service was held in the New Council Chambers, Sanquhar, on Wednesday afternoon, when Provost Love, J.P., presided. Mr Forsyth, joint treasurer, reported that the recent door-to-door collection had been most successful. Including a sum of £3 raised from a dance held by Sanquhar Trades Football Chib, the total collected was over £B3. There are over 60 Sanquhar men on service, and it was decided to send each man a Christmas box to the value of 10s, to include 50 cigarettes and a postal order value os and other comforts. The children of school age and under of men on service are also to receive a gift.

A sub-committee, consisting of Mrs Mackie, Schoolhouse; Mrs Scott, Queensborry Square; Mrs Wyllio, Whitehill; Mrs Graham, Mcnnock; Mrs Dunlop, Anvvoth; Councillor Mrs CaVsebreck; and Miss Waugh, High Street, was appointed to make arrangements for the articles to be sent, and also distribute wool to the various organisations in the district for socks, to be forwarded to headquarters of the scheme sponsored by her Grace the Duchess of Buccleuch, a sum of money being allocated for that purpose. RUTHWELL GUILD Whist Drive For Red Cross Work A very successful whist drive organised by the Guild was held in the M'Farlan Hall, Clarencefield, on Friday evening last, the function being held for the purpose of raising funds to assist the various war-time activities being carried out in the parish at the present time. Thirty-three tables were occupied, and at the outset the Rev. M. W.

M'Caul, on behalf of the Guild, extended to the large company present a very cordial welcome. He then called upon Mrs M'Glasson, vice-president of the Scottish Red Cross lor the area. Mrs M'GJasson said that she was delighted to be with them that evening, and remarked that they were indebted to the Guild for arranging the whist drive for such a purpose, and -she was sure that it would be of great interest to them to know that since 27th September she had given out to the women of the parish materials to make 13 bed jackets, 13 helpless case shirts. IS nightshirts, 36 pairs of bed socks, 4 pairs operation stockings, 40 pairs of socks, 16 pairs mittens, and 8 helmets. She also stated that a surgical work party had been formed by the ladies who attended the A.R.P.

and first-aid classes last winter, and that the party met every Tuesday at Hope Cottagp for the purpose of making bandages and surgical dressings for the Red Cross, and up to date they had made 40 moss dressings, 26 T. bandages, and 50 swabs. Mr Clark and Mr Dalzell had very kindly picked and sent in large quantities of sphagnum moss for the moss dressings. Mrs M'Glasson said she was delighted with the way in which the parishioners had responded to her appeal for co-operation and help with this important work, which had made her task lighter. She stated that the Red Cross Society only provided hospital supplies and comforts for the sick and wounded, but her Grace the Duchess of Buccleuch had opened a comforts fund for the men of the county ere serving with his Forces on land, sea, and in the air, and that Mrs president of the Guild, had very kindly consented to co-operate with her Grace for the purpose of organising this work in the parish.

In addition to this, Mrs stated that' a small local comforts fund had been formed a short time ago and that a sum of money had been handed over to provide comforts for local men by the Reading and Recreation Club, being profit made from two dances, and that the ladies of the surgical party had willingly agreed to form a committee to assist her to deal wdth this fund. She stated that they had 20 pairs of socks on hand, and in addition to this each man on service had received a pair of socks. She informed the company that the Scottish Red Cross Society was making a big effort throughout Scotland on Saturday 2nd December, to raise money for this most deserving war organisation by holding a flag day, and that there would be a house-to-house collection, and that half the sum collected in the county would be retained to meet the needs of the Hospital Supply Work Parties, the other half to be sent to the Scottish headquarters for the general fund. She thanked the 14 ladies of the parish who had so kindly and so willingly volunteered to sell flags on that day, and she concluded by adding her thanks to Mr to all present for their attendance that evening, and said she would be glad to have the names and other necessary particulars of all men who enlisted from the parish so that they may from time to time receive an equal share of whatever comforts were available. Play then commenced under the able direction of Mr John C.

Scott, assisted by Mr William Boyd, and Mr Jas. Ritchie, and at the interval tea was served, the refreshments being very kindly given by the members of the Guild and their friends, and at the close of play Mrs M'Glasson presented the prizes to the following winners; Ladies Mrs J. Cameron; 2, Miss E. Johnstone; highest first half, Mrs H. Ramsay; highest second half, Mrs J.

Harkness; score of 148, Mrs A. Dalzell; consolation, Mrs J. Thomson. Gentlemen Mr John M'Leish; 2, Mr John Harkness; highest first half, Mr Thomas Graham; highest second half, Mr David Marshall; score of 151, Mr Boyd, consolation, Mr Douglas Rae. On the motion of Mr Mrs M'Glasson was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks, together with the donors of the prizes, all the ladies who had provided the refreshments, Mr Scott and his assistants, and Mr James Thomson for acting as door-keeper.

OPERATIC SOCIAL. The Dumfries Musical and Operatic Society held a social function in Restaurant on Thursday in aid of Christmas boxes for the members serving in H.M. Forces. Owing to the early finishing hour the society tried the experiment of catering for dancers and whist players simultaneously, and the venture was a pro lounced success, 174 people being present. FrPm seven till nine a whist drive was held for those who wished, and 14 tables were in use, and at nine the whole company sat down to a light supper, excellently purveyed by staff.

Mr Andrew Young, the secretary, acted as M.C. at the whist, and introduced Mrs Gordon Hunter, who presented the whist prizes to the following; Highest over Raton. Miss Jessie Allan; 2, Miss Brunton first half, Miss Grierson; second half, Miss Dunlop; lady playing as gentleman, Miss Murray. Mr Parsons; 2, Mr W. Lawson first half, Miss Small (playing as gentleman); second half, Mr A.Young, Consolation Mrs Purves gentlemen, Miss Turner (playing as gentleman).

Mr Robert Twcddell, L.R.A.M., the musical director of the society, in a few well-ehoscn words, thanked Mrs Hunter for so graciously presenting the prizes and for her continued active interest in the society. After tea, the cptire company adjourned to the ballroom, where excellent music was dispensed by the New Savoy Orchestra. AT.C.’s at the dance were Mr John Harkncss, James Lawson, and Mr Richard Greig. Winners of spot waltz, Miss Booth and Mr W. Clachrie.

The prizes were all provided by members of the society. Page Seven girths the 27th November. 1939. at Netjier Keir, Audgirth, to Mr and Mrs Joins Harvey; a daughter. Carriage? the 25th November 1939.

at Carlisle, John younger son of the late William Brown, and of' Mrs Brown, Silvei Walk, Annan, to Lilian, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Burgess, Brookside, Newtown Carlisle. On 29th November, 1939, at St Church, Dumfries, bj the Rev. H. A. Cockburn.

8.D., M.Th., John Cowan, younger son of Mr and Mrs Hunter, 5 Rosehall Terrace, Falkirk, to Anne Joyce Meggat. younger daughter of Mr and John Maxwell, Llangarth. Dumfries. M'CINLEY the 24th November, 1939, at Ruthwell Manse, by the Rev. M.

William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs John Daisy Bank, Caerlaverock. to Annie, third daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gilston, Comlongon Mains Cottage, Ruthwell. Deaths the 29th November, 1959, at Sprins bank, Whitesands, Dumfries, Samuel Fed, re tired baker, iu his 75th year. GILLAN. the 29th November, 1939.

at 87 Lockerbie Road, Jean, youngest daughter ol the late Hr James Johnstone, and Mrs John stone, aged 51 missed. 30th November. 1939. at Castle-Douglas and District Hospital, llelcc Morrin, beloved wife of George Glendinning, Maxwellfield, Kirkbean. the 30th November, 1959, at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

Annie Findlay, beloved wife of James Auchenbainzie, Thornhill, aged 59 years. Ist December, 1939, at Carse of Trostrie, Twynholm, David MXachlan, beloved husband of Margaret on Tuesday first, sth leaving Carse at 1 p.m. for Twynholm Cemetery. All friends respectfully invited to attend. 30th November, 1939, at Bristol, Edith Marion, widow of Walsham Maynard, Mysore.

India, and daughter of the late Alexander Malcolm, of Dundee and Dumfries. the Ist December, 1939. at 2 Welldale Place, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Thomas Milligan, private. No flowers by request. the 30th November, 1939.

at the Neuk, Whithorn (the home of his son-in-law), John Niven, late of C.R.I. 26th November, 1939, at the Victoria Hospital, Keighley. William John Riddell (late of Primrose Street, Dumfries), dearly loved husband of Mollie Kirkpatrick, aged 43 29th November at Sutton-in-Craven. Intimations Bell and Family desire to return sincere thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received by them in their bereavement, also the Doctor and Nurse of Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for their Goldie Crescent, Dumfries. and Mrs C.

Forsyth and Re Latives desire to return thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement, also doctors and nurses of Lochmaben Combination Hospital for their devoted atten Kirkmahoe. Family and Relatives of the late William Kirk wish to thank all neighbours and friends for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received by them in their recent sad bereavement. Bank, Dunscore. and Family desire to thank all friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes in their sudden and sad New Abbey. M'NAE.

Family of the late William G. desire to return sincere thanks for the many kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes in their sudden 9 Maxwell Street, Dumfries. Riddell and Son desire to thank all friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad Wighill Street, Sutton-in-Craven, near Keighley. In -Ificmoriam CARRUTHERS. loving memory of our dear Mother, who died at Templand on 4th December, 1936.

A beautiful life came to an end: She died as she friend. by her daughter, son-in-law, and grand-daughter, Bella, Willie, and Annie, Tinwald Downs. CARRUTHERS. loving memory of my dear Grandmother, who died at Templand on 4ih December, 1956. She often said we would miss her; Her words have proved true: We lost our best and dearest friend, Dear grannie, when we lost you.

by her grand-daughter, Bunty, Penticton, Dumfries. loving memory of our dear father, John Cook, who died 3rd December, 1957. Ever by all at 4 Municipal Terrace. loving memory of my dear husband, and our dear father, John Stevenson Cook, died 3rd December, hy his Widow and Family, 5 Heathhall Terrace, Heathhall. loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth Ann Harkness.

who died at 5 New Street, Kirkconnel, on 28th November, 1935, aged 72 years. greatest gift, remembrance by her sons and daughter, Andrew. Kirkconnel. and Tom and Jean, New Cumnock. sweet remembrance of wee Stewart, died 3rd December, hy Mammy and Daddy and Sisters, Nunholm Farm.

LESLIE. loving and never dying memory of our dear mother, and grannie, Catherine Rae Leslie, who died at Deanston, 2nd December, 1937; also of our brother. William Leslie, who was killed in France, 16th August, 1917. fuller, sweeter is that life For those we love within the veil. Eye cannot see nor heart conceive The glory there.

by her Daughter and Grand-daughters, Perthshire. TRAQUAIR. loving memory of our dear son, and brother, wee Jimmy, who died srd December, 1936. Too dearly loved to be by Father, Mother, and Brother, Stockholm Cottage, Beattock. loving memory of my dear husband, John Wilson, who died 4th December, 1956.

December brings sad memories Of a loved one gone to rest. Who always will be remembered By those who loved him best. by his Widow, 27 West Morton Street, Thornhill. WILSON, loving memory of our dear father. Thomas Wilson, Winterseugh Cottages, who died 29th November, 1938.

Ever by his Son and Daughter, Castlehill, Tundergarth. loving memory of our dear Father, who died 2nd December, 1938; also our dear Mother, who died 17th August, 1956. Forever in our by their loving Family, Breconridge, Dalton. S.C.W.S. Funeral Undertaking and Monumental Department.

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