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Miss Wallis Donated a Bronze Relief Sculpture, Entitled, “Jesus and the Children”

A bass engraved plaque showing Jesus surrounded by children and flanked by two angels.

Property of St. James Anglican Church, Fenelon Falls.

Katherine E. Wallis was the daughter of James Wallis, first minister of St. James the Apostle, and his second wife.   Miss Wallis donated a bronze relief sculpture, entitled,  “Jesus and the Children” that remains on display at St. James.

IN MEMORY OF JAMES WALLIS WHO FIRST ENGAGED IN BUSINESS AT FENELON FALLS IN 1834 HIS WIFE LOUISA FORBES AND THEIR DAUGHTER HENRIETTA BORN THERE 3RD MAY 1858 PRESENTED BY THE ARTIST KATHERINE E. WALLIS DAUGHTER OF JAMES AND LOUISA