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It is getting near thP time when most corresp(,.n(lents usually try to get busy. Sn we will try and butt. in. The annual Sunday school enter- tainment. in Knox church on Tues- day evening last was a pleasing suc- cess. Although the evening was somewhat. blustery. the church was filled to overflowing when Pastor B. M. Smith called the meeting to order and proceeded to call off the very lengthy and varied program con- sisting of music. recitations. speech- es. dialogues. etc. The children acquitted ttmmselves very credit- ahly. particularly in the dialogue numlwrs, under the training of Miss Clark. of 5.5. No. l. to whom much credit is clue for the success of the entertainment: also to Miss Byers. for the mamwl‘ in which she did lwr "hit." Mr. Falkingham was pro-sent, and for a brief length if time spoke on a subject. helpful, If not lmmnrnlls. Mr. Findlay. ol' Drumorr. also made a neat. little speech at a L‘UllL’I'tllllltltHI‘y nature on the gmul record of Knox Sunday st‘hmil. Rev. Mr. Scott, of Holstein was the last. but nuttthe least. “1' the stwakwrs rallml on, but. on ac- U (teipi 111:!“ \V DPQM \V \V L1 'l'hv 3.11.1111! Inches :11 11ml :11'1-111111 H111 (311111111115 decided in $01111 11111181111111- diol soldier buys. nanwly Thus. Sir-wart, Victnr C:'1i~'lo1y 211111 Chas. Hz1llid11};,a Christmas b0x,11n1l r11:1llv_.cthink MI'S.lhOS.1\lC.-\lia- te1. president 111‘ 11111 8.8. N11. 1 lunch would dn :1 wise 11131 to 511111] a couple. of delngutrs dmvn to 8111.1 the move. harmunv and free-will in which 0111‘ ladies do things. In 131111 aft111' the bnxvs \111111 complnted 1111.11 3011111111111 11ml, 1111111111111 articles still (31111111 1111111-, which will be 511111 :11 :1 later date. FLESHERTON. The Presbyterian Guild elected officers last week for the ensuing twelve mnnths. as follows:â€"Presi~ dent. Jas. Stewart: 1st vice-presi- dent. Bessie McVirar: 2nd vice- president. George Stewart; 3rd viceâ€"president. Mrs. C. J. Bellamv: 4th vice-president. Muriel McTaV- ish; 5th vice-president, Mrs. Wilâ€" son: treasurer, Bert Sparks; secreâ€" tary, Mabel Swift: or- anist Mrs. Blaekburn; assistant. Mandy Stew- art: auditors. Geo. Cairns and Gen. Stewart. At the last meeting of Spring Hill Red Cross Society. the annual elec- tion of otIicers took place. as fol- lovszâ€"President, W. J. Caswell; vice-president. Ward Harrison: secretary-treasurer. Beatrice This- tlethwaite; managing committee. Frank Chard. Roy 'I‘histlethwaite. Jas. Harrison, Irene Sharp, Mabel Irwin, Ida Breen; purchasing comâ€" mittee, Mrs. Geo. Best, Mrs. Chas. Best, Mabel Irwin. It was decided that Christmas boxes be sent to the boys of the section at the front. h m nut. :1 h-w M the bums aruuml the llrn'ners. full pluughing is sadly behind. Hvlp on the farm certainly is scarce. \N'y scarce), and if thv other farmers aw. as tired tryinr: to do their "hit." as we are, H1911: will be sevnx'e vases. of starvation for of a truth, it is a ceaseless plod- din". late and early. Mrs. Jos. ”Zlinton. one of the most faithful members of the W.M.S. m the Methodist ChUJ‘Ch, here, was given a pleasant and genuine snr- prise on Wednesday evening of last week, when. at a gathering of :7 ladies at the parsonage. she was presented with a life membership certificate from the auxiliary. Mrs. Thurston made the. presentation. which was fittingly replied to by Mrs. Clinton. who expressed her ap- preciation of the unexpected honor. Refreshments were served. and a very enjoyable evening spent. mun! uf :‘o-fra i um Ulhnug! 1nd About 20 of Master Geo. Mitchell‘s hers and friends of L.O.L. No. 2296. young friends were entertained at More than 100 were entertained to an enjoyable birthday party at lis lunch, after which an excellent pro- home on Hallowe’en. It was allot- gram was rendered, presided over ted to each one to take some part by Rev. Mr. Scott. on the evening’s program, which Miss Rosie McKenzie is home from was very entertaining. A jolly the city for a short time. time was spent. Mrs. M. Pennock spent a few days A union meeting, very well at- with her sister, Mrs. Crosby, near med, was held in the Baptist Harriston. church on Thursday evening last, Arthur Irvin is progressing very t) U 1y rm: admitted frat“), the dump 1'0» ipts amnuntml w $32.50, the bulk which will be: devuted tn patrim- mw‘rds. .\'wmlle.5s to say. ’ust‘?!‘ :ith {mule}. u very ell’icient Chairâ€"- m. Ho- is Scotch onuugh for than. law, «a mum!» 1' U9. )uung men \\ *1'0 esmlt fmm Durham and Vicinity «I wmhxutml themselves 2:1(.ln1irz‘ab~ h pi H th [h 1t last BLYTH'S CORNERS. sis i'omx‘umli-ti me L mail in thn rzitep ‘i[‘ In: .‘M intn the This is right, in our rining thi- business, a writ haw hmm minpl 3': ‘W I“ lunch-I ll xt. buys. cnme again by township counci *L out 0f the 01d I‘ll? the clerk, R. H. For» mm :u's-u mm “111‘ nanwly alt-y and l1ld)[)[(?(l e nearest 7 line and and cnu'nl lej'S IST‘I 1nd tho- Splen- Thus. 1 Cha {II tn cnmmomorate the 400th anniver- sary nf the Protestant. Reformation. 'l‘hP dP\'c..»ti0nal exercises were con- ducth by the Rev. Mr. Quinn. 35- sistml in Rm. 311‘. Dinnick, and :4mul :uldrPsses on thP life and “01k nf thP :4I‘P1t reformPr, Martin Lu- ther \VPI‘P given by Revs. Belfry and BIC-Vicar. On Hallmve'en the boys were out and Spent some of their energy at their usual pranks around town. '\ barricade of old vehicles. etc” an the Village square. was their chief, hut stale effort. Mr. John Adams. near the village, has 21 HPI'thfl‘d CHW which gave birth t0 triplet, calves on Saturday, all m‘ which are reported doing well. A fine granite monument was oâ€"»1‘°m_:tm‘,l in the cometary last week in NW mvmnry uf thP late? Dr. and MI“. Cart pr. Mrs. John \Vright met with a nasty accident last week. when by :i fall an thn slippery Sidenlk she spi'niimi th.n wrist. of one hand, and ihu ~1in hand was pierced through by nnc- uf thn knitting nendles 3118 \\.‘;\~‘ mwrying in her knitting. lii'. Richzu'ii thhnm has ‘Ol‘nn- mnntmi hi< hunw with a new Mason \\' iiiwh piano. (inlivmwi on Satur- hut stale effort. The ladies of the Khaki League had a busy time at their room on Friday when over 40 Christmas huxes were packed and prepared fur mailing tn the boys at the front m m here. Mrs. Jas. .flm‘ninson received a calm; mossagn last week from Lon- dun, England, advising her that her thmghtvr. Nuns». Jumiosnn, was Ser- iunsly ill with «interim favor in the linsgiitzzl at, Malta. wlwre she has inn-n :1 nursing sister for more than MP. Chas. Thistlethm-nite and mo- llwl‘ Visitmi in the City last week. Mrs 1.115.141‘gar1i retmned t0 Tor- 1111111 last. wwk. aftex an extended \"1<it with her $1.111 here. and daugh- tm' at Hmthcote. Mr. D. Oswald, of Everett. “11511., whn hzujl charge of the Richardson hill'd\\'ill't‘ here 20 Wars. ago. is on u shnrt holiday 1mm this week. Sum‘luy was quzu’to-‘z'ly meeting «lay in the Methodist church. and a gum! attendance of communicants [nwtouk of the sacrament. Rev. \‘x'. McDonald, formerly in thn Baptist church here. has ac.- L-vpted 21 call to a charge near Ham- iltnn. He was here some days ago, mnvin: his household goods. Miss Hulse visitml livi‘ home at Urangnvillv on Saturday. Mr. A. Hurpell. 0f 'I‘ol‘onto, \‘iSit- ml at Mr. John Bellamy's part of last, week. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of Rob Rwy. Visited the) lattivr’s brnthez'. Mr. Jns. Climnn. on Friday last. \V Roivbt. Sim is here from the west and has purchased J. A. Smith’s farm, about a mile south of the farm, a village. Guy Fawkes’ Day was duly celeâ€" brated in the evening by the mem- bers and friends of L.O.L. N0. 2296. Mere than 100 were entertained to lunch, after which an excellent pro- gram was rendered, presided over by Rev. Mr. Scott. \\ Sml has HOLSTBIN. em movivmi that, Ptz‘: [)I'istnncw in ("hwrmany nrrm! with nthers ;_¢ the west 0 favorably after his recent serious illness. Mrs. J. F. Durrant, of Mt. Forest, .9me Monday in the village. The first sound of the Military Service Act for the first draft is al- most completed. Almost all have availed themselves of the provisions of the Act by applying for exemp- tion. We regret to report the serious illness of Mrs. C. McKinnon, of the village, add hope that she may speedily recover. The quarterly love feast and sat-,â€" rament were dispensed 0n Sabbath in the Methodist church. The quar- terly official board will meet ml B'Ionday evening next. McWILLIAMS. Beautiful weather these last few days. giving people a chance w finish their mots. Miss Mae Sproule, of Toronto, is visiting lwr grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John \Vhitmore. Mrs. .135. ankins has returned frnm a twn months’ trip to British Colun'lbizjx and other parts. of the western prnvinccs. MI". and Mrs. John Andrews spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. \V. R. \\"atstm. The Sunday $011001 anniversary m:rviees held at Ebenezer church on Sunday were largely attended, the Rev. J. A. Leece, B.A., 0f Angu‘s, a former pastor, spoke both after- noon and ewning. Everyone was much pleased to have him back again. On Mrmday evening the annual Sunday school entertain- ment was given. There was a good ermvd. and the weather was all that, could be desired. In the ab- some of the pastor, Mr. .W. R. Wat- son. Superintendent of the school, “cellpied the chair. The program mnsistmil of speeches by the Revs. CANADA’S VICTORY LOAN, 1917. The 1‘«‘>11n\\'ing are the members of the Advisnry Committee and canâ€" \‘asswrs in Durham. District No. 7: AthiSUI‘y Lic‘n'nmittee.â€"-H0n. Davzd Jmnieson ((fliliziirmun), A. S. Hunter, Rubt. Mm'farlnm-z. A. A. Catton. ($1.1n\'aSSU-I'S.‘“"J 01111 M. Findlay, Drumore; Jnhn R. Philp, Holstein; Donald Mchu-m, Mt. Forest; .1118. \V'. Blyth. Vurney; \Vm. A. Living- stun. Allan Park; A. B. McArthur, Huncssan: Robert Macfarlune, Dur- lium: Arthur H. Jackson, Durham (Captain). ' ' Residents of Durham who miss “The Birth of a Nation” are missing the greatest show ever seen in Dur- ham, barring none...This is no ad- vance notice stufi. Ask any one who has seen it. Tickets on sale at the Variety Store on and after Sat- urday, November 3rd. Leecn and li’alkingham, recitations. violin music by Masters David {Hill James Hooper. accompanied by Mrs. Wolls «iii the. organ, a dial- (iiguc, singing by Miss Gertie Law- rence. Mr. and Mrs. Falkinghan‘i gave :1 (;'(::1..11.)le ul‘ duels, ,Which were much zmprwizilml. There were also selectinns Mn tlw grnfonola. The llI'OlfilH‘llS ml the m'mmg, which n.- mnunls-tl in $26. will be devoted it? Sunday scluml work. The District comprising Durham latâ€"All of Bentinck east of lot 50; all of the Old Survey in Normanby; all of Egmmont, and, all south of the ([11 U l Dbl. ‘11“ ‘JLLU, LEI-Lu} \tlt wvv-vâ€"â€" ,_ 1in between the 4th and 5th Con- (rvssinns, Glenelg. and all 01 the 0111 Survey. We Have the Following: Khaki Handkerchiefs, Khaki Muff- lers, Khaki Socks. Writing Paper and Envelopes, In- delible Pencils. Overseas Chocolate Bars. chocolate burnt almonds, fillierts, rosebuds, maple buds, maple sugar, Spearmint gum. tobacco, pipes: games and For Overseas C“""_ -_ . - _ - playmg cards. .candles. . See our new au‘_â€"t1ght .tln cans for sending huney. Jam, plckles, meat. Give Us a Call, We’ll Help You Solve the Problem. FARMERS, CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY! Should you desire to leave your son on the farm, and retire. Here is a warm. snug. comfortable home, on the main street, with a fine gar- denoin connection. It is conveni- out: to schools, churches and factor- ies. Here is every convenience: meat. milk, bread, flour and fish dealers call at your house every day. The house has recently been remodelled and made comfortable, elegantly furnished, fine coal range, linoleum. .uminster carpets, etc. Everything is in splendid style. Clear deed and all that’s on the place. Across from cement ofi‘ice. Six hundred cash takes it, if sold between now and Christmasâ€"Mrs. Margaret Murdock, Box 65, Durham, THE VARIETY STORE R. L. Saunders, Prop. Christmas Boxes rdB .b dhnam CHRONICLE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the matter of the estate of James W ebber, late of the Town of Dmham in the County of Grey, gentleman d‘ece.a‘sed -.--__-_.l Notice is aereby given pursuant to H.813. 1914, Chapter 121, Section 56, that all persons having claims against the estate of James Webber, late of the Town of Durham in the County of Grey, gentleman, de- ceased. who died on or about the 16th day of May, AD. 1917, are re- quired to deliver, or send, post pre- paid. to Sarah Webber and Arthur H. Jackson, Durham, Executors, or to Lucas, Haney Henry, Mark- dale, Ont.. solicitors for the Exâ€" ecutors of the estate, on or before the 26th day, of November, A. D. 1917. their names and addresses, a full description of ,their claims and the nature of the security (if any) held by them, such claims to be duly verified. And further take notice, that afâ€" ter the said 26th day of November, AD. 1917. the Executors will pro- ceed to distribute the estate of the said deceased among the parties entitled thereto with regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice and that the said Executors shall not be liable to any persons Whose claim or claims notice not having been re- ceived by them prior to such dis- tribut ion. Lucas, Raney 8: Henry Markdale. Ont. Solicitors for the, Executurs. 1;)21te'u‘1 :‘it. Markdale this 24th day of (_‘)ct01_)er, A. D. 1917. Track The ikflephone Pohy3,iPo§s, Basswood Hoadinlg Bolts, and Wood, to be dtherod filthe Grand'TIunk Y ards at Timber Wanted All No. 1 Ties must be 8 ft. long, 6 inches thick, and 6-_inch face, and {11111012 Ties' 8 11. long, 6 inches thick, and 5- inch face and must be vealed, sawed, or well hewed,su11â€" ject to Grand Trunk inspection. Cedar, No. 1... Tamarac, No. 1 Elm, No. 1 ..... Ash, No. 1 ..... Hemlock, No. 1. Pine, No. 1 ..... Hardwood, No. 1 {30 inches long, 5 inches and up in dlameter, 1n the round, $2.50 Per Cord. on other timbers enquire for prices. J.N. MURDOCK DURHAM and HOLSTEIN. PRICES FOR TIES: HEADING BOLTS. 450. 450. 400. 400. 400. 40c. 350. Durham 230 230 200 200 200 200 200 SHEEP LOST. From Lot 13, Con. 2, Egremont, on 111 about the 10111 of Oct‘obm. hm “1111.11. M11135 \xith black paint 1111 1111111. \m 1111118011 gixing infoimn- 1111111 loading: to recmerx 11in1 1111. 1"‘1+\\1111.111dâ€"L0rne Allan, RB. No. 1, \211‘z1111} 11 1 41111 +++++++ v~v++4fr EFREE EYE, = ”E‘EfiTINGiii "PPM” bypGRAHAM ADVANCE: D METHOD“ at Central Drug Store, Durham :3 Eyesight Specialist PM. 90000 boast“: N09M6++9m09w c ,E and. ‘ O O O FOR SALE. A small S-roomed house on Gara- fraxa street, the preper'ty of the late Mrs. Reay; quarter acre of land in connection; will be sold chum to qu1ck buyer. Apply to J. 1’. Tu]- ford, Durham. or to John Rwy. :53 :hxitland St, London. 232m Thursday, November 8th, 1917. \Villiam cision PPS Duncan orderm: .1 tion, laivr emptod. Ben Naples \Vhiimn eXempgmi. Edward Elmer F00. f: Robert Rm :1) William Julm empted. Alex. Vaughan reserved. Thomas Jumvs exempted. Hugh Vaughm reserved. Murray RH (“h i: The fnllnwing: are he local Tribunal. 1 my Service Act. ' jOrity exempted :u‘v firmers‘ sons, lwmy with the l'alhnr. UX‘ farm, and the lmlnm in Medical Culognry which are not lwin; Every case is lwix having in now llw ; reinforcomvnts. 315“ of prnducliun. 1mm or "lure SHllS HI‘ ln'nf ing are faVHI‘uMy (va 'decisiuns will In. hardships and linznn the Tribunal nullixos must be mmlv as m: who haw all-wally Chronicln, the 'I‘rilm are sonsillln ”1‘ «my country. xwxm-wal-w sympathy with Hum mako lhu sul'l'ilivu r following is tho limh' era! casvs up in 'l'n Novemlwx‘ 13th. Am be [.lUllllSlll‘ll HUM \\'¢‘ IANY EXEMPTIONS G‘ DURHAM TRIBE VOL. 50â€"-â€"No. 2646. (’80! 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