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A. serious accident betel Mr. J. T. Payne on Friday evening last. Hr. Payne is a young Englishman out from England since last March, and engaged at the cement mill for about a week, attending the tires under the big boilers at the power house. While engaged rak- ing down the coal, a tongue of flame rushed out' suddenly and injured his right eye to such an extent that Othe' doctor 'says the light. has been destroyed. He claims that some small, hard sub- stance struck the ball of the eye, but what it was, {he is unable to understand. We regret to hear of the young man’s mistortnne, .but hope the injury will not be'. all Mom on the doctor thinkl. panaion. A freak radish was left in our office on Monday last by Mr. Christopher Sparling. Nature in- tended that it should have been of the small French breakfast varâ€" iety. but the radish knew better than nature, and turned out to be with a tap root of three Iairly well formed radishes, all grown tozether. The overground part measures seventeen inches in cir- cumference, and about three. in an unnatural, overgrOund ex- An organ recital will be ’given in the Presbyterian church next Thursday evening, October 10th. by Mr. Ernest E. Pridham, Mus. Bac., A.R.C.O., L. Mus., L.C.M. London. England. Mr. Pridham is a wellâ€"known old country organ- ist, with high academical distinc- tions and a wide experience, and is at present making a tour of Canada. Under choir auspices: Don't fail to hear him. Admission 25 cents. Mr. John Morrison has made a complete transformation in the appearance of a residence pur- chased by him on George street, in the early 'part of the year. He is a well-to-do retired farmer, ap- parently not over forty years of age. We congratulate him on be- mg able to take his ease during the many years that should still be in store for him. Mr. W. J. McFadden announces that he has just received a new stock of organs and pianos, and invites the inspection of all in- tending purchasers. He also handles a first-class line of monuments and tombstones. Rea; sonable prices. A call is solicited. Thr treat 01 the season will be the organ recital in the Presbyter- ian church, on Thursday, October 10th, given by Mr. Ernest E. Prid- ham, the famous English {pipe or- ganist. Admission to all only 25c. Buy your tickets at Gun’s Drug Store. - Mrs. C. F. Bishop, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. James 8. Davidson, for the past week. left Saturday for her‘ home at Painesville, Ohio. Graduates of the Mount Forest Business College are sure of good positions. The school has several applications at present for book- kl-epers and stenographers where the initial salary is $50 per month or better. Students may enter at any time. The sooner the better. The new two-storey dwelling under Way for some Sme by Mr. Harrison, of Egremont, has been veneered during the phat week by the McDonald brothers. The Cemdnt Company shipped 2,003 barrels'of cement on Monday last, the biggest day’s shipping in the history of the mill. .01) page four in this issue Mr. Wm. Laidlaw offers all his town preperty (or sale. Parties desirous of purchasing will do well to read his advertisement. Mr. B. B. Moore, of Toronto,‘repâ€" resenting Buntin Gillies Co., of Hamilton, was a business caller on Tuesday morning. House for sale or rent; on Gara- fraxa street. Apply to Mrs. W.J. Black, Durham. Live Hogs are 88.30, but the ten- dency is downward. NEWS AROUND TOWN he could identify the tinder. The placing of the money where it tell ' into the hands of the rightful" owner, was either the work of an I [:0th man, or a man whose con- : science was likely to trouble him ll he kept what didn’t belong to? ! On Friday morning last Mr. John ESmith lost thirty dollars some- ! where between Lambton street Needless to say, he felt a little annoyed, and took a careful look over the ground he had travelled, but he didn’t find the money. He Friday night passed without glad tidings. On Saturday~ morning, while his brother, the postmaster, asserted the letters in the letter box, an envelope was found ad- dressed t-o John Smith, containing thfl “Y 'ivAâ€"AA“-- L1|I_ I meeting held in Chatsworth on Tuesday of ' last week was a' pleasant and profitable. one to all who attended it. The papers and addresses given were along practical lines of Sunday school and Young People’s work, and many helpful suggestions were given and received. 'Arrange- Pments were made folithe holding 'of a written examination in ’Ad- vent, upon the Sunday school les- sons of the last four months of the church year. Rural Dean Reilly, of Chatsworth, Rev. Mr. Robinson, of Clarksburg, and Rev. W. H. . Hartley, of Durham, were appoint-'4 ed a committee to draft the ques- 5 tions and examine the papers. ‘ Those who went to" Chatsworth from Durham report having en- joyed the convention and. the, drive. ‘ -â€"â€"..~. I On Monday morning last, Mr. Campbell Dunsmoor had the misfortune to lose two horses From what we learn, the animals got out on the road and were caught by the morning C. P R. train from Walkerton at the Hut- ton Hill crossing, andeacb.‘ had a leg broken. It is just a little over three years ago since. Mr. Dunsmoor’s tether, and a team of horses belinging to Robert Ewen of this town, were caught and killed at the same crossing. Since then an electric bell has; been installed there, and “slow” boards erected" It will be a heavy loss to Mr. Dunsmoor, and whether or not he will have any chance of getting compensation from the railroad company, we] are not prepared, to say. i 1 11'1““. Ritchie Bros. were given the contract for the basement- to be! put under Trinity church} last: week. The Work is tq 'be com-f menced at once, and be’ far enough : advanced to put in a furnace in! three weeks, and the Whole con-i tract completed before the end of: October. . , . ! Mayor Black drove a very fine span of brown carriage horses on 5 fair day, which won first rprize. It is rumored that they have been sold for more money than any’ pair of'horses that even left this; county. ‘ i Rev. W. H. Hartley, and Mrs. Hartley drove over to Howick, on W'ednesday of this week‘ to spend 'a couple of day:( with Mr. Hartley’s mother. They intehd re- turning on Friday. Laurier is getting rousing re- ceptions at all meetings, This may help to heal .his wounded Ieeliugs, after the rousing decep- tion given him on the mat of September 1911. On page 5, Mr. W. J. Atkinson offers for sale all his farm stock. Persons desiring to pflrchase any stock should read his advertise- ment. F Travel invariably results in in- tellectual expansion. Mr. Ramage attended the Fair at Holstein. Mrs. Dan. Greenwood has erect- ed a neat brick residence for herself on the Edge estate on Mill street, near the Armory. It is now nearing completion. For sale.â€"â€"Sow and young pigs. Apply to Adam Watson, Lambton street. 10 3t! team f Ea sf under The Rev. George Kende-ll, pastor, gPrOd‘mts' never high here, “'3‘ ‘oiiiciated. The bride was unat- much the same as in former years ’tended, but entered the parlor on jthe ladies’ work was up to the the arm of her brotherer. Alex. average; in grain. there were not Henderson, to the strains of suit- many “him“. but the quality able wedding music. The bride was extra; there was a dropping looked charming in g beautiful 'off in the baking exhibit; ,the gown of ivory duchesse satin, or- poultry show was smaller than Demented with crygtal trimmings. 'usual, but those exhibited were She also wore an embroidered tulle KOOd- ' veil, arranged Puritan fashion; In the south-east corner of the With a spray of orange blossom. hall an interesting exhibit in nat- During the ceremony, “The art! history was presided Voice that Breathed O’er Eden’” over by Mr. '1‘. H. :Binnie, and MT- was sung. Altar the ceremony, ‘C. Firth: Here could be seen some the usual {elicitation took place, splendid samples, neatly arranged. _._..I___ x- ! On Wednesday, September 25th, 511912, at Bambara Hall, Yeovil, the Emarriage was quietly solemnized of Catherine Irene, youngest jdaughter of Mr. Edward, and} the ,late Mrs. Henderson, to Robert Taylor, son of the late Mr. Alex- gahder, and Mrs. Taylor, Dromore. The home was prettily decorated with sweet pea and dahlias, the marriage taking place under an arch of Autumn leaves and; :terns. The happy couple will reside in West Toronto. mother of the groom, all. 0? for- onto; Mrs. James MacGillivray, and Misses M'acGillivray, of Bun- essan; and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mac- Gregor, of Kemble. $189 wuyic, :- uawty Unmet hmCh jDurham Fair. The hilllsidej‘which was served by the bride’s sisters, ‘we often boast of as the best nat- Mrs. R. T. Campbell, 35d Misses 'ural grandstand in Canada, was a Jennie and Ruth MacGillivray. ’ Imagnificent picture, yet it seem- After lunch, the bridal zparty. amid showers of confetti, left on .it was more dense ’the 3:20 train' for Toronto the ’ bride travelling in a tailored ,BUit 0f navy WhiPCOI‘d serge, and ;who passed through the gates, 'white hat. ,The $440 at a tee of 25c. each ' They received many beautiful gwould mean an attendance of 'gifts. congratulatory telegrams, “'1760, but children got in for 10c.. etc. Several showers were receiv- 3and there were a large number of ed, one being from'the bride’s ’children present, and no doubt Sunday school class of Bloor street g’many of the children were large Baptist church, Toronto. children; again, all members were Friends from a distance were: .admitted by badge. and there Mr. and Mrs. J. Ellison, tparents of gmust have been a couple 0‘ the groom: Mrs. Poole, grand- fhundred. We think an attendance mother of the groom, all of TOP- '0! 2500 would be quite within the onto; Mrs. James MacGillivray, mark, and we feel safe in placmg , and Misses M'acGillivray, of Bun- the attendance some place around I essan; and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mac- :that number. They received many beautiful gifts. congratulatory telegrams‘ etc. Several showers were receiv- ed, one being from 'the bride’s Sunday school class of Bloor street Bapt‘st church, Toronto. l The groom’s gift to the bride was a gold band bracelet; to the maid of honor, a brooch of sapphires ‘Ind vpearls; to the bridesmaid. a ,gold chain with amethyst pendant 'and to the groomsman and usher, ‘ pea rlâ€"set cuff links. After the ceremony, a reception ‘Was held at the home of Mr. and hirs. J. "C. Ferguson, 682 7th street After lunch, the bridal party. amid showers of confetti, left on the 3:20 train' for Toronto, the bride travelling in a tailored suit of navy Whipcord serge, and white hat. East. The rooms were charmingly decorated with palms, ferns, and cut flowers. After congratulations had been extended to the happy couple, a dainty buffet lunch was herved by the bride’s sisters, . with :pink Miss ,with white 'plumes, and carriedi The South Grey Agricultural 50- Epink roses: The bridesmaid was iciety held their annual fair here ‘Miss Laura MacGillivray, sister of .03 Tuesday and Wednesday 0f last the bride, wearing a gown ofiweek- Tuesday morning appeared champagne silk, with trimmings of hazy, and fears were entertained Paddy green, and insets of lace, ithat the Sociiety W'Ollld be unfor- large black beaver hat with green ftunate in again haVing bad weath- plumes, and carried Richmond ger as they had for the past three roses. . .or (our years back. The scene The groomsman was Mr. Bobflwas changed, however, and Old Agen, of Toronto, while Mr. Art. .801 shone beautifully. The weath- Lynn, of East Linton, was usher. ‘er was fine. and nothing betteri The groom’s gift to the bride waait‘haf' Wedneflda)’ could have beeni The ceremony was performed at one o’clock, when, to the strains of the Bridal Chorus, played! by Mr, Tobey, of Owen Sound, the bride entered on the arm of her brother~in~law, Mr. John (3. For- guson, who, in the absence of her father, gave her away. She was beautifully gowned in ivory ,duch- esse satin, with overdress of white ninon, silk embroidered net yoke, and trimmings of silk fringe and seed pearls, and wore a necklett of pearls. She also wore :1 large white felt hat with white plumes, and carried a shower of bride‘s roses, lily-ofvtheâ€"valley and fern. The maid of honor was Miss Flossie Ellison, only sister of the groom. wearing white embroidered ; net over 'pale blue silk, blue hati [at A quiet wedding was solemnized he Baptist church, Owen gound, on Wednesday, September i25th, when Miss .Annie Clare, ; daughter of Mr. Neil MacGillivray, l0! Bunessan, was united in the gholy bonds of matrimony to Mr. William J. Ellison, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Ellison, of To- ronto. Rev. Henry MullOWney, pastor of the church, officiated, in the presence of the immediate r91- atives and friends. TAYLORâ€"HENDERSON ‘ ELLISONâ€"MacGILLIVRAY DURHAI. out. THURSDAY October 3 i912. o! the triumfihanf ‘ Continued on page 4. HYMENEAL pphires I For the past three or four years mild. a lthe society were heavy losers on endant fact-aunt of wet show days, and a ushenismall attendance, comparatively. i'l‘his year, the gate receipts netted :eption 3:: total of $440, the largest, we lr. and understand, in the history of the street ’iair. and the directors and every- mingly ‘body are wearing the smile that s, and won’t come off. The largest gate lations receipts would naturally mean the happy 'largest attendance ever at the lunch 5Durham Fair. The hill-side, which [inform ' .â€" . Looking over the exhibits, and judging by what the directors tell us the show in roots was small, but the quality was good: the flower show was never better nor larger; the exhibits of dairy ’ products, never high here, was much the same as in former years: fthe ladies’ work was up to the; average; in grain. there were not many exhibits, but the quslity wss extra; there was a dropping off in the baking exhibit; ,the poultry show was smaller than usual, but those exhibited were good. ' I There were no very special at- ‘tractions to bring the people out. Our own town band furnished the imusic, and we must at least say they did good work under the circumstances. Yl‘hey are not a military band now. The name and the instruments have been taken away, but a few orphans of the‘ old brigade have united manfully to keep the musical spirit alive. We wish them better days. desired. The evening -was delightfully spent in music and games. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor will reside in Dromore. Their many friends wish them the truest happiness in their married life. Miss Jennie McNichol, Miss P.0- bene Geddes, and Miss Mandy Renwick undertook the onerous duties of attendant “maids of honor” with great efficiency. The presents to the bride were very beautiful, among them being a valuable gold watch and chain, with other gifts from the bride‘s father, and a handsome family Bible containing Hoffman's gul- lery of pictures, and other gitts from the bridegroom’s mother. 'to thebride at; ' proposed by the Rev. Kendall, and Mr. Tom Henderson. to which the bridegroom suitably responded on behalf of h is Wife and himself. chords of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. During the signing of the Register, the 3010, “0 Father All Creating” was rendered. The guests, who were the near relatives of bride and bridegroom, then adjourned to the dining room where a recherche dinner SOUTH GREY FAIR wmm 9669+990099909009990999¢o‘ S. F. 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