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visited W’ednesday last. with Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart Bunessan and attended the Red Cross meeting at, Mrs. Walter Ewing’s; . [\- I ‘- Miss McIntfi-é '6? British Columbia was a quest last. week at Mr. Neil Mc- Cannel’s. . . Val-luv. V. Miss Gertie Lawrence visited the week end with Miss Edna M. Ritchie and took in No_. 9_Bm§ Spcia}; Miss Jet-{iiiéjia'clzbf ihe West, who is visiting here was the guest last week with the Misses Weir. M;s .' Wiligtr; _W’eir returned after-a lengthy visit with be:- Hrs. Tom Turnbull. _ Illa- va -w---..-.._ Mr. Lawrence Whitmoxe spent last week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hopkins. Mr. Roy Lawrence with his sawing outfit is engaged cutting wood around Poplar place. Miss Edith Peters visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. Rob McFadden. Pte. H. H. McDonald of Priceville visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. N. McCannel. Several from this burg attended the box social in A}lan’s school house and ___A -- a n _ __-_1-A..’_~. n‘nfi a)? fho Jacquce. Miss Jane Ritch3e who was engaged nursing Mrs. Andy Lindsay over her operation some time ago, left last week for her home a_t Edggl‘nll. n “J‘ 3‘5. 5-"â€"-‘- Miss Lavina MOI-Hey of the Durham High School was the guest over Sun- day with Miss Edna M. Ritchie. Mrs. C. Ritchie. Edna and Murray spent. Tuesday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. \V. A. Lawrence, Egremont. W Y uu may sometimes hear nice things about» youxself, but you seldom 0v e1- hear them. - Le€d PAGE EIGHT. A Grand Red Cross Carnival wiil be held in ’ ' Ladies'-â€"lst, Cane seat white enamel bedroom rocker; 2nd, Japan- ese China cheese dish. Gentlemen’sâ€"lst, pair skates; 2nd, silk muhler. Girls’ under 14â€"1st, picture: 2nd. China cup and saucer. Boys’, under 14â€"lst, sweaterp‘an, .tie. Ladies’â€"lst, Cane seated White enamel bedroom ch31 linen towels. Girls’ -.under 14â€"lst, half dozen photos; 2nd, China Cl cer. Gentlemen’sâ€"lst, smoker’s set; 2nd pair kid gloves. Boys’ --under 14-lst tie; 2nd, fancv box stationery. Best Couple-lst, 3-lb. box candy: 2116, 1-113. box ca Ladies’â€"lst, manicure set; 2nd, tea cosy. .. Gentlemen’sâ€"lst, pair kid gloves: 2nd, razor. Girls’, under 14â€"lst, bedroom shoes; 2nd, pair doilies. Boys’, under 14â€"lst, tie; 2nd mouth organ. Best Costume representing any of the Allied countries-Ladies’â€" lst, silver berry spoon; 2nd, sterling silver photo frame- Gentlemen’sâ€"lst, box cigars: 2nd, fountain pen. Married Couple in costumeâ€"Bag Flour. Smallest Girl in Costumeâ€"Pr. skate straps. ' Smallest Boyâ€"Pr. skate straps. Friday, Feby. 23, 1917 Band in Attendance Help the Red Cross Fund that they may Minister to Him if Wounded Admission 25c Darkies’ Corners (Intended for last week.) HOCKEY : Professionals vs Tradesmen on Exhibition in Mr. E. Kress’s Furniture Store Window. Durham Rink HISTORICAL COSTU M E FANCY COSTUME GOD SAVE THE Kl \‘G »1st, Military COMIC COSTUME. ued home her sxster Bag Flour Ladies’ Raceâ€"Isl: Bag Flour: 2nd ;le per- Fancy collar. 3rd, pr. Boys’ Race, under 14â€"1511, silk muffler; 2nd, hockey stick. Military Flannel Shirt; 2nd, Pair Socks. of Farm Stock and Implements. The undersigned Auctioneer will sell by public auction at West Hall of Lot 64, Con. 2, Glenelg, on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 191': the following: - 1 general purpose mare rising 7, 1 general purpose horse rising 7, 1 general purpose mare rising 5; 1 cow rising 3, fresh; 2 cows rising Terms.â€"Hay, grain, roots and all sums of $5 and under, Cash: over that amount, any time up to 12 months’ credit will be given on furnishing approved joint notes bearing interest at 6 per cent. per annum enamel bedroom chair: 2nd pair photos; 2nd, China cup and 5311-. Credit Auction Sale LAWRENCE Proprietoy. Refre~ hments Served l-lb. box candy. Children 15¢: i good seed oats. and “Prince Royâ€" f barley, about 5‘0 leat, 100 bushels 1 oats; about '25 will The Red Cross sewing bee fluid at the. home of Mrs. W’alter‘ EVEmg 0n \Vcdnvsday February the ‘JLh was thirlv well attend‘cd. The amonntul wm-ll dune consiSLed of 4 pair socks, 2. dav shirts, 2 hnspitul shirt: and 6 pillow covers. Collection $3. 40 / ‘II I. - I..\|A o)? “\.. III"" UV'vn-u V'J-Uvâ€"-_ The next meeting will be held an. the home of Mrs. Gen. Stewcwt on Tues _ _‘ --- . II n ‘l?’ __L..--\ nnnsxf _. Sliss Nichtflls of \Vingham spgnba ew days last Week visiting her swtz: Miss Neliie Nicholls teacher 0f thh but-g. . A load from this place topk 1b the bux social at, lower Ritchie’s schnul 0n Fr day night. last and all repnx-ta gO-U‘d Lime. .IV ‘A Y.‘ -_:_- _ = . .ir u‘Inln-‘L‘yn.‘ Mr. Lawrence McKeown ieft last week for Pans where he expects to revnmn for some t_ime. vw“-â€" Mrs \Valte1 Ewing is an plescut a. UuuLhV111e' atbeudmg to her 51ch(' 2111:. McQueen who _is_ §e1ioualy iii. Mr. Hu h Campb ll intends leaving tndavfm Uullmgnund \‘vhw9 h9 in- e nds wmkn: g in a. un. nitim‘ factor y (lmng _ his bit. A gloom Was cast, over Lhe cum muuiny last Sunday February 11d, when word came that, Miss Mary Ed- wards, eldest daughter of Mr. JCSM‘ Edwards of Bllnt‘b'ofll'l. had pub‘md away very suddenly at the home if her sister, Mrs. Robert Griffin m Hmniimn. The deceased young lwiy had been in rubber poor health for Lllc‘ past, year. but, the end was entirely uneXpecLed. She arose air, the usual bou- Sunduy morning, but, men after zompluined of not feeling well. A doctur was immediitely sumumne. but in spite of all that, medical aid could do, she passed away in a- fex minutes, the cause of death being heart, trouble. The deceased was born in the Low“- ship of Bentiuck thirtyvsix years 21,4”. but: reamed in Owen Sound 191‘ (2 number of years, reumving with - her parents to Glenelg about, ten years - . x A . a , A. __ ,_ ___L. l. I ago. Sne had spent, the past Yet“ with iicl sister in Hamilton. Besides km urged faLhcr she is survived b3 Lwn inuLhBI’S and four sisters as follows: \‘Ciidnm at home. 5111.9 at Hamilton. Mrs. R. Griffin and Miss [saiindn 01 Hamilton, st. Jas. Ti‘affm‘d 0f Momesbmg and Miss Agnes at home. 1114 mother piedeceased her eigh‘z years ago. The late Miss Edwmdswu a mcmh r of Lhe Baptist. Uhu ch and lived a quirx . consisted Christian life, her cheerful manner and unselfish disposition wim - ing for her fnends in whatever sphere 0f Ezfe she was engaged. - ~ "l‘ne funeral service was conducted by Rev. \Vyllie of the Baptist Uhurch. mLcriuc‘ut taking place in the fzunii} plot, iLL Durham. The funeral was largely attended by a. large number m can owing friends and acquaintance: . ‘he beautiful floral tributes teatif'u d t: the high esteem in which she Wz‘s eld in the (“immunity \- Ioâ€"alludu pf Hamilton. MI. and Mrs. J. 'lmi‘fmd of Mouncsburg, \h. Huuh 15-; ."n'uds uf Gr md Vallen y, Mr. Jéllll.-s I..xiu;leS of Mmsxille, Mrs. Geo. Baxtvx'of Orton. Mrs. F. \Valtms «11' Among the friends from a (iismluu anmndiug the. funeral were Mr. B Lu-il’fin. Mr. Silas Edwards and Mr Int: sympathy of the community goes out, to the bereaved ones 11) their hour of trouble. :‘zmgeville and Mrs. H. E. I‘x'elezwtn or Uwen Sound. v“‘r_â€" . __ __, U. \V Hunt expeliencul some diiiic uitv in getting his building 111011-11 this “intei. Mr. Wm McUrea. engine e1 ed the job. I a n o A , ~ 111," .. I. H.1hb0tt and Miss /“td \Ic- Clmkliu attenued 1111:: Sunday Schumi (4,111 entnm in Haunilton last Week. 1111 A. E. (‘owzm and family, who hm a [19911 beam for the p: LSC six week \ ir‘iting 11 Hands, 19ft SatAur'day mm mm; on the Ietuin nip to their. home in Saskatoon. The Agricultmal Society purpose celebrating the jubilee of the Society on the 7th of March. They purpose making it patriotic in character. Dr. Marsh gave it “night in the skies” at Dromore on Monday evening. J. “J. Reid distributed a ch' of corn to the farmers on Wednesday of this week. Of 330 National Service cards distrib and here 223 were returned. â€"‘ ‘u.- â€"-‘-â€"v â€" St. Valentine's anniversary was duly observed 111 this village iLhe gr we and the__gay sharing in the festivities. LIL-..“ , periences with a. person named Lott ie I : Tiliotson will not be sorry to learn that she was arrested at Srwlt Ste. ’Marie last Thursday and after being ’ fined $50 and costs fora breach of the , Innnigiation Laws :she was deported tn the btates. Lottie was also known as Mary MacLean. and Melba Costella. ; and has a criminal record as fOiIOWS. in Dunedinâ€"On September-1th. 1916 on a charge of shoplitting in Toronto was ‘ convicted and Sentenced to six months in the Mercer Reformatory. 0n J uly} :2an of the same year. on a charge of 2 theft in Hamilton. under name of 4 Melba Costella, she was given suspend- . ed sentence on two charges, and again in the same city on August the 12m, 1913.. on o conviction of Lbeft was 3.1- I lowed out, on deferred sentence. Since the time of her visit 00 Owen Sound, she has been placed undei' surveillance by, the Dominion police. Her arrest, was effected anthe $00 by the Immi~ granion authorities.â€"Owen 80qu Ad- OuJ "“"' "’ 'l‘he luel problem is being solyed here. Ab the price of Wood ranges high those having it to spare are supplymg the demands. _â€"â€"“â€"- “~â€" The Foresters Concert held last \Vedncsday evening was a success and as a. result; the Patriotic tunds were increased by $50. A number of estimable Owen Soun- ders who had certain unple Lsanc ex- periences with a. person named Lottie 'l‘iliotson will not be sorry to learn that she was arrested at S‘rtuhi Spe. Lottie Tillotson Deported as an Undesirable vertiser. CHITTICK.~-In Bentinck, on February 11, to Mr. and Mrs. J, H. Chittick, a~ daughter (Lenore Mar- iorie}. GRANT â€"At Varne 37, on Febru- ary 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Grant twin sons (one stillborn). Bunessan HOLSTEIN gree or gnmnesa. “What’s the use!” he morosely growled. “She’ll have nothing to do with me. I made seventeen diflersnt kinds of £001 of myself Monday night when she got me out of that dark room. . . . Unless she realizes that a scrape like that is enough to turn any fellow's head." And this led him to ruminating on the strangeness of his adventure, and to a consideration of the rest of the gearty, which he indulged briefly only cause he remembered how inexplici‘ ably their doings had become identi-' tied with Miss Carew’s disappearance râ€"fOl‘ undoubtedly they were the same peOple who had inhabited Number 1313 'eâ€"and how greatly Ruddy was inter; ested in their movements. This reflec- tion sobered him completely. Should he not at once notify Mr. Flint? Did the allegiance he had only today assumed outweigh the obliga- tions of a life-long friendship? ‘ , Here was a problem that was a lit- ‘tle too much for Tom to decide off- hand, and he began to be conscious of ja vague, growing sense of doubt and lmisgiving. He began to perceive the possibility of future complications that Would keep him floundering helplessly' in all sorts of predicaments; either in- terference or non- -interference by him might be the occasion for any amount. of future regret and lasting remorsq and mental suffering, but he had ar1 riVed at the decision before turning in, that, considering ever) thing, he should be filled with a sense of grati- tude for the fortuitous chance that i had moved him to call on Brownlow. Captain Phinney was again astir. long before sunrise. He took it upon; himself to see that the decks had suchi a scrubbing down, the brasswork and class such a polishing. as. in all prob- ability, they had never before received: He had himself well in hand now, and‘ every man-jack aboard recognized in' the calm, forceful individual who di-z rected so concisely what was to be. done, a skipper who thoroughly under-g stood his business and whose orders; were to be obeyed with prompt than; oughness. : f v So, at four bells of the morning; watchâ€"or six o’clock by land timeâ€"1 (when he and the Girl came unexpectâ€"j edly face to face, outwardly Tom was perfectly composed, though his heart straightway commenced a mad pound- ing, and he was filled with a conviction; that a sudden unaccountable difficulty, ln his breathing was going to makei him speak as if a tremolo stop had: been pulled out in his vocal apparatus; Every minute detail of his wildest} lmaginings respecting her beauty was; Bo much more than confirmed that for; a moment he could only stand and 'stare-. ' K .2 WSWWXWNWWWWWWX 5 Large Sales Small Profits g Continued from page s 3 Fresh Groceries Arriving The Highest Prices Paid 9 E Every ~Week for Produce g G. J Mcchhnie \N’e have a number of Rugs left, in the newest designs, in the neatest patterns, and 1n the nicest Oriental shades, having all the appearance of the Eastern Rugs,‘ but a great deal cheapen' 3 X 3 yds. $14.00 3 x 3; yds. 15.50 3 X 4 yds 17.50 Our stock IS very large and our prlces are right, as we bought before the “advance. Women’s Dongola Blucher $340 Women’s Chrome Tan 2.5( Buy before the advance in price, which is sure to come ficKfiHNiES’ WEEKLY é‘éEWS See our new Wallpaper. We have the newest designs 1n the neatest patterns Boots and Shoes Talk about “cold feet,” why we know some" fellows who wear socks on in bed every nightland still complain of having their toes nipped by the frost, of course. they are bachelor fell- 0W8. Miss Myrtle McClocklin leaves on Tuesday morning for Toronto, to as- snst in nursing her auntie Mrs. Edwin M cClocklin, who is seriously ill. Mr. Mike Burke is sleeping alone these cold nights. His better half is spendinga fortnight at. her old home near Paris. After a. pleasant visit of six weeks with her kindred. the Peart families, Miss Mary Hudson returned to her home in South Bentinck at the close of the week. A _- . ‘ 'V V\ “- Mrs. Abel Wright of Englewood, Saskatchewan. formerly of the ham- let, is visiting among the old neigh- bors. Two of the boys, Alick and Wilbert have enlisted, the former being in the trenches since before Christmas. They have done well since going West. . Mrs. Ed. Reed and two children of Saskatchewan are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Blair at pl'egent. 1 L A 1“ [-3- a. U0 “lull WV tllvvvuov- We were verv much surprised to see the change that is taking piace at Glenroaden since. Mr. Der-stein took possession. Logs are. pouring in from all directions and Mr. J. McChesney is held in high esteem for his fair and quick scaling. The mill yard is half f-ull. LUIJI Anyone looking out into the terrific l storm raging no Wednesday night of -. last week and seeing the lanternsl glimmering on their way to the Township Hall would think there! were plenty of crazy folk in the! Country. The Red Cross Box Social was on and neither drifted roads. nor howling elements could keep the enthusiasts at home. And a fairly goodly crowd gathered. The program was largely supplied by Durham folk, Misses Walker, Middlehro, Daniels, ~Mrs. Pink and MiSs RitaIrwin, whose every touch of the keys brings melody; Messrs. A. Bell. '1‘. Fallaise. H. Gr. Mistele With Alex McArthur to take care of them. VVe’ll venture to proph- esy that seldom Will they have to pass through more titanic snow drifts than they waded‘through that eventful evening. “Sing?" I guess, they can and battling with the storm brought forth their very best. Miss Muriel Beaton sang a solo. Mr. W. R. \Vall- ace had a splendid militax y Flag Drill iby the pupils of No. 5. Mr. John {O’Neil was in finest trim for the duties ' of chairman and made a fine address. :Miss Walker’s recitation was one of a the best we’ve ever heard the gestures. intonation of voice clearness of ex- pression being specially marked. After , the program Auctioneer B. \Valden of 'iMarkdale dispOsed of the 36 dainty James and realized with the door lreceiptsfiémfll included in the sum Departmental Store, Durham "'"‘r - was. a $5.00 donation by Reeve A. McCuaig and a tribute from Councillor Turnbull, too. Slnce, then.$4.00 more has been handed inzfihut what a bump- er it; Wonk} have been only for the ‘outburst of nature. Miss Jennie Davis is receiving much praise and warm appreciaLion for the fine supper and excellent ten she generously provided RUGS Traverston 3‘10 Men’s l4=inch Top Blucher $5.00 2.50 Men’s Blucher 3.00 for the big load of entertainers and they had the happy facultv and tact of showing their gratitude bv (join ' full justice to the good things: 5; The W'omen’s Institute met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. G. Blair and voted 350 of the proceeds of the box social to the Red Cross funds. Mrs. Blair provided lunch at the close of a busy afternmn’8 work. One of those happy events that, interest everybody. took place on Wednesday afternoon, January 7th at the fine home of Mr. Ronald Martin, when his niece. Miss Mary Peters became the bride of J. Stewart. McNally second youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John McNally of town. The ceremony took place at 4 p. 11). under a prettily decorated evergreen arch in the spacious parlour and the fair bride looked wonderfully sweet in her white silk bridal gown of georgette crepe, tli’e only jewellry worn. being the 'groom’s gift of beautiful pearl neck- lace. Rev. E. S. Moyer must deftly and tactfully performing the marriage ceremony. A rich and dainty :14,th, followed the reception, a handsome 3 storied wedding cake taking a prom. inent place. Mat-y useful and hmutiful presents were bestowed by the friends. fhis young couple are lmginnix‘lg the. new life together under bright prom. ises and with the good wishes of a very wide circle of friends and neigh- bors. 'JOHN R. ALLISON, Park Hm, Unâ€" .---“. tario, says. “I have used Homestead Bow: Black Fertilizer for the last three years and I find it pays. 1 usr- it in connection with manure and vclover and I would not sou~ whoa: Iwithout it.” 700 BUSHELS WHEAT FROM 2. ACRES 'HENRY FRAZER, Forest, Ontario, l says: “I have used your Homestead Fertilizer for four years with good results. Last fall I sowed ‘20 acres ,.Of Wheat with no other dressing, 200 pounds to the acre. The yield was 35 bushels per acre. My migh- bor did not use fertilizer and his Wheat only will yield about 20 bushels per acre. My wheat win- tered better, filled better, conse- quenfly produced numb bufluds" 'WOULDN’T SOW’ ‘WHEAT WITH- ' OUT HOMESTEAD. J. W. GREGG, Foldens, Ont... S:L;.'>. “I used one hundred and fifljc pounds of Homestead Fertilizer m: fourteen rows of turnips, testing it with fourteen rows of unfertilized, and realized fifty-five bushels of turnips profit from the fertilize} ground. All the ground was othm- wise treated alike.” "WrivfevMiâ€"chi‘gan Carbon Works. Detroit, for free book and Dru-tic- ulars about their Homestead BMW: Black Fertilizer. February 15, 1917. GOOD PROFIT. ,\ ,.ls Money found ount. Apply at Mr. A. E. Bender of Non on the 6th inst., at the age < We congratulate Mr. Alf er and Miss Peters, Whose the parsonage yesterday ‘ by our Traverston corosp Mrs. David Jacksm Shaw Jamieson were week attending: the 0 gislature. For sale ox plowing all d wheat in. A1 Durham, R. 1 Pte. Jack 81'} to the rank 01‘ still in England Reserve. Recruiting: 01 next week at Mt Some of «he ho: in Miss Mor announced daughter 01 former resi who has friends for patriotk brin 111311 111011111 place 'I Mr. and) Harriston, :1 their daught R. Grainey, marriage wi the 14th. Messrs. Join Barbour unde week for rupu rapidly. Dr. 1') tending physici in Miss Cat-mo: went overseas the firm comin a private, was of sergeant. I St. Julien, am ments, was m the trenches. Wm. Armstror service in Te‘ was given as 1111 A box soc-Ea Edge Hill sch "day 'eveniua. ‘g'rgmiwill be chfidren 15c, Teams will ( .311. who Wis}: leaving (ht féi' 3101‘ The \K'iarton «(mm-11 “The chief of polkw. w for an increase of sa‘sar total amount 51mm) :1 )1 ably tender his resiunut quest was not entertain tention of the council street man and make a of him. The council at ion that law and order : served that, a chief is now.” charge M r. Aaron South Grey 1.. H. 1,. (‘ was held in Mt. Forest February, when the cers were elected: Coq T. Allen, reâ€"elected; I: Matthew Hooper, re-e1 lain, John Hanna; Fin. 1 Tucker; Deputy Count .10th Rawn, and C County D. of C., Peter was decided to celebrate NEWS 7 Adm further partic )f hool < 50‘â€" \V Apply 101 :om (1( N public \V me x it} {\I )l FODK onside 1t \V a! lib: