Charles M. Hands died from
the effects of an internal cancer at his home in this village on
Tuesday of this week, at the age of 68 years.
The deceased was an
accomplished pianist, and came from London, Eng., when a young man.
He settled in Brantford, where he formed a large musical class, and
where he also met his faithful partner in life, Miss Elizabeth
Richardson, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richardson of this
village.
For a number of years
immediately following their marriage they lived in the United States
where Mr. Hands was engaged as salesman for some of the largest
piano firms in America.
Upon the death of Mrs.
Hands' parents they settled in Port Rowan.
Mr. Hands was very highly
respected in the village, a friend to everybody and everybody's
friend. Mrs. Hands will have the sympathy of the whole village in
her sad and irreparable loss.
The funeral, conducted by
the Rev. J. M. Smith, was held from the home on Friday. Interment
took place in Bayview Cemetery.
