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MARY METLER
[Welland Tribune, 18 February 1898]
The funeral of the late Mrs. Geo. A. Metler. on January 22d last, was very largely attended, the church being filled to its utmost capacity. There never was a funeral at the church at which there were so many in tears. Mary McGlashan was born on the 7th of February, 1854. She was 43 years, 11 months and 12 days old at her decease. She commenced her musical education at 10 years of age, and became the organist of the North Pelham Presbyterian church at 14. Her first appearance was at the funeral of the Rev. Alexander McGlashan, her great uncle, on Sept. 10, 1867. She continued the organist for about 15 years, after that at intervals, until two years ago she filled the position again permanently – in all a little over twenty years. She united with the Presbyterian church on the 24th of May, 1876, of which she was a consistent member. Earnest in her Master’s cause, her feelings of benevolence and sympathy went out towards those in destitute and suffering circumstances, especially the sick poor, ever ready to extend a helping hand and administer to their wants as far as her health and means would permit, and in all she did she desired to be unobserved and to take the humblest position, but was often asked to take the high seat which her talent and ability eminently fitted her to occupy. She assisted her father in a great variety of entertainments, concerts and conventions, extending over a large number of years. She became the wife of George A. Metler on the 29th of September, 1880. On the 29th of January, 1882, a son was born unto them. This, their first born, died at the age of one year and fourteen days. Mrs. Metler had a very great number of acquaintances and friends. She passed quietly away to a peaceful rest. She leaves a husband, a lovely daughter of ten years, father, mother and one brother, to mourn her loss.
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