RODERICK DINGWALL. Roderick Dingwall, prominent barrister of Rosetown, was born in Cornwall, Ontario, on the 24th of February, 1886, a son of James and Mary (Hunter) Dingwall. His father was born in Lancaster, Ontario, of Empire Loyalist stock and became a prominent barrister of his day, and Mrs. Dingwall was born in Cornwall, Ontario. The father was called to the bar in 1868 and practiced in Cornwall for many years. His death occurred on the 25th of April, 1923. Roderick Dingwall attended the public schools of Cornwall and in due time was graduated from high school. In high school he was tl'e recipient of several medals for general proficiency and in 1902 he won the Williamson scholarship. In 1906 he was awarded the gold medal in Greek at Queen's University, and in 1907 graduated from that university, with the B. A. degree. Upon the completion of his literary course he took up the study of law at Osgoode Hall and was called to the bar in 1910. In May, 1911, he came to Saskatchewan, was admitted to the provincial bar and subsequently located in Saskatoon. In January, 1912, he came to Rosetown and opened an office for the practice of his profes ion. His work has been marked by an earnestness and a thoroughness which have won him advancement and he has an extensive clientele, and at the present time he is also town solicitor. He is the oldest barrister in Rosetown in point of years of practice. Mr. Dingwall is interested in all matters of progressive citizenship and is a stanch supporter of the Liberal party. His religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. He is unmarried. Bibliography follows:

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