Masonic Honors
to T. R. Atkinson
Simcoe, 15 Dec 1921 -- The funeral
of the late Lieut.-Col. T. R.
Atkinson, who died on Sunday, was held from his late residence yesterday
afternoon under Masonic auspices.
Political friends and opponents
joined in paying their last tribute of respect an honor to a long life
spent amongst them, which at all times measured well to standard.
Besides those who attended the
service at the house there were many out along the street for blocks in
recognition of their concern for the unexpected departure of one who had
identified himself so full with so many public enterprises.
The bearers were: John Porter, R.
E. Gunton, Frank Reid, Joseph Church, W. J. Schuyler and Chas. Misner.
The late T. R. Atkinson had an
estate, it is said, running well into six figures, and it is hinted that
generally expected that considerable of it has been left to charitable
purposes.
The mid-day recess of the sitting
of the county court was extended yesterday until 3 o'clock in order to
allow members of the bar and others in attendance to attend the funeral.
