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, $12.00 to $28.00 per 1!. ft. $12.00 to $26.00 per I. It. . $10.00 to $20.00 per I. 1:. $12.00 to $26.00 per 1!. ft. $12.00 to $24.00 per I. It. $12.00 to $26.00 per M. it. ..$12.00 to $18.00 per 1!. ft. s requiring their hous- ed for electric lights, rritc to the above ad- or leave order at The cle Office. ,rical Contractor rou that it ing prices for t m} store in 1 Saturday of pom. St., Toronto, Out. on»: Hitlerest. 2056 l the following prices WI" .eliwrmi in our yards at 4ct015c m Furniture (30., ‘ Limited i Ly hardwood floors arpets for it. '2 last a life-time, are S WANT ED irds Healthy heavv mixed orse Hair, Rubbers, to 140 ’, December 27th, 1917. re selling at to 16c .oooooosgooooooow EACH WEEK If vou need Mills Co. n Feed NT ED alment 3 Durham 4.4..” propriate for the evening and those taking part. excelled. Songs were sum.- by the school pupils. by Mar- ion and Ada Boyd. Miss Sadie (lor- rell. and others. The ytmng folk haw a reputation for dramatic tal- ent. and their dialogues "brought down the l‘iouse.” Santa Claus proved a most benevolent. generous fellow. and many were the gifts he bestowed. The proceeds of the evening amounted to $28. ‘ CORNER CONCERNS. Me. banter .‘tcheeken arrived home on Saturday from England, where he had been detained in a hospital sinee spring. We hope to see him gain a full measure of good health. Pte. liar] Mead was home from Hamilton over the holiday. Mr. Howard Mead is home for the holidays from Stratford Normal. Mr. Wilford Barbour is home for the holidays. from teaching in the vicinity of New Liskeard. ‘ Mr. Arthur Wilson is home from Galt for a visit. Miss Myrtle Allan was up from Toronto for Christmas. Miss Garroway, of Toronto, visit- her friend. Miss Agnes Allan, over the holiday. a Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Eden purpose visiting Mr. John Carson at Kitch- ener this week. Mr. David Hamilton was an exhi- bitor of potatoes at the Guelph show, and carried off a number of prizes. . The annual school meeting passed glabfi'ut/the usual way. Mr. W. Davis was re-elected trustee. Amongst Christmas presents worth mentioning was an organ to Miss Aggie Marshall, from her father. and a purse to our mail courier. Mr. A. McCabe, from bOX owners. Mr. Levine,‘of Durham, has pur-; chased Mrs. Mary Ritchie’s farm- for the sum of $3,000. There is a ~good bit of it seeded with sweet. clover, which was an attraction. A very pleasant afternoon was spent» in the school-house on Fri- day by many of the parents and the 5 object. and its founder, etc. i‘v‘s'hile he thought the Scotch were glue llflsl, he favored the mixing of {our splendid Canadians of different gnational ancestry, with each other iin marriage as a means of national istrength and unity. He said it was !:i‘.\mit 40 years since he. had been in gltiis school. and by the time another ‘40 hacl passed would be getting :1 ,little gray. .Vlr. Mc\\"illiams spoke briefly and pointedly on the need of tdoing all we can to aid in this great 'mrrld-wide misery. by Red Cross Work. which is one of the, best, and cimcluded by a strong appeal for unity and harmony. “A Neighborly Quarrel.” acted by Jas. Marshall and zyour scribe, wel Miss Janie Peter sang a very taking Ssong, "Maple Leaves”. which was 'well rendered. A drill, “Marching fl‘hronghGeorgia,“ by the school children, ten boys and ten girls, all 7dressed in gorgeous Highland cos- ;tumes. keeping time to the sweet strains of two violins and the or- igan. by Messrs. Enno and Rennie fiVretlauffer. and Mrs. Whetlauffer, iwas a very taking number. and ‘considering the short. time for the Epraetiee. reflects much credit on Enliss Blyth, our popular teacher, as gan instructor. and the ability of the {school children to learn. Another gdialogue. by Messrs. Dickson and Andrew Marshall, and the Misses .I’nniglas and Lewis. was very good. ;;\iisses Florence 'McIlvride and Jen- :nie Stewart sang a song quite tak- iingly. “Men of the North,” sung by 'a chorus. was a very spirited and 3patriotic number. which ended the tiprogram. The worthy chairman at ;this point handed the meeting over gto Mr. Brigham. Giving the girls a twink of “his dark rolling eye,” he glit into the boxes, in all about 56, ,and in an hour. or thereabout, dis- ;il>7 .pcsed of every one, not a solitary Ebox going under 82, and as high as The proceeds of the even- ing were $18530, and a friend has since handed in 81, making in, all 318630, for which the good people :of this section are gratefully thank- ful to all outsiders for their hearty ice-operation in this most worthy icause. "Votes of thanks to ' the $525. older heads of the section, along Scum Dr. Jamieson, Mr. Brig- with the teacher and scholars. A ham, and others, were heartily Sivâ€" spelling match’opened the program, 111th Inasflead was the last to ten, and the meeting closed by sing. ;ing the National Anthem. ~, , l’h'. deer McBIeeken arrived home on Saturday from England, where he had been detained in a hospital since spring. We hope to see him gain a full measure of good health. "l‘was Zion’s 18th annual Christ- mas tree concert on Monday night. and the. church was filled with a handsome. appreciative and most. orderly crowd. The twin trees and church were very prettily decorat- ed, winning admiring remarks. Rev. E. S. Moyer most afl‘ably handled the lengthy program. Mr. Geo. Hit- chie and Miss Carrie McNally wew warmly encored for their violin se- lections. Miss May Robson had the. pupils of the school well drilled and some of their numbers were excepâ€" tionally goml. Mr. Geo. Littlejohns. of the 10th concession. appeared for the first time on Zion‘s platform. and his reputation as a Singer of more than_ordinary ability was en- ham'ed. The recitations were ap- propriate for the. evening and those taking part excelled. Songs. were sung by the school piipils, by Mar- ion and Ada Boyd. Miss Sadie (101'- rell. and others. The young folk have a reimtat-ion for dramatic tal- ent. and their dialogues “brought down the house.” Santa Claus proved a most benevolent, generous fellow. and many were the gifts he bestowed. The proceeds of the. evening amounted to $28. The general trend of Opinion of Glenelg ratepayers is that there slmuld be no election this year, but nexl Monday may tell a dilTerent story. "l‘wus a pleasure to have Mr. W. R. Wallace, of Normanby, back with us fur a short visit. . He has many warm friends hereabouts. Mrs. T. E. Blair, Miss Amelia and 11111. Master Norman. ate Christmas 1'l11111r Mr. and .‘Jrs. llobt. Aitken ate at the Bradley homestead in 11111- thuir Christmas dinner with Mr. phrasia. . and Mrs. Jas. Marshall, J12. in their After spending the summer 1111:? 1111:1111! 111111 house. autumn season in Hamilton I 111'l11 'l‘h11 box social held at the Corn- Asa Robson drove. up lately, 1nd is 111s 1111 l111l1v exeniug last. was a spending the winter at the Robson: :1111 11111111 success in (nor) reSpeci. homestead. a'lho \xeathor on the previous two l-Mtu't‘s. Mr. Jnhn Fallaise is maving his hnusnhnH rm: frnm Durban". this weak and has bran making Um 0M hum» qniio rosy. Mr. J. H. rimming pnt in a new furnace last wvek. .\'l1'. and Mrs. Geo. Littlejnhns. Hf the 10th mvncession, spent, Christmm day :n the home of her parpnts. Mr. and Mn. 1i. Hogg, near Chuvsu- Hi1 Editor Rutledge and wife were gstts at tho homes 0! Sic-«rs. H. Mnfl'nt and Chas McClmtknin. .‘viustm Britta?) MetCuII-x of llzmnu wr. is hnlidnying at incl.- J. J. Miss Mary Hastie came up {rum Toronto on Mnnday to enjoy Christ- mas holidays with relatives in the hamlet. ' Mr. .K. Correll foreman in the Southam Press, Toronto. and his daughter. Sadie, are enjoying Uw week with Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Cook Miss .Martha Reid, of Saskatchp- wan, is spending a few .days with her am He. Mrs. A. G. P3341: \ Emmy. Prosperous New Year? May 191839 memorable in the inâ€" dividual life of . every Chronirln reader. and much more memnruhlv in our national life. Miss Annie Young, stenographm- in Premier Hearst's office, arrived at the parental home on Saturday to spend the festive season. Mrs. Arthur McNally is visiting kindred in Orangeville. TRAVERSTON. R. T. Cook . BLYTH’S.CORZTERS Saskatchw- Miss Dinah Thompson arrived days with home- from the city on Saturday fir. last to spend her Christmas holi- lejnt-ns. of days at the parental home. Christmas. Mr. Louie (irein‘s auction sale on 1mm <. Mr. \VPdUF‘Stl-fly last brought pig prices. haven-21in Un account. of poor health, Mr. rife were Groin intends to farm another year Messrs. H. on a smaller scale. i-in. Mr. Aiex. Blyth spent Christmas . of llzm'n- at tho old home. rail»- J. J. :‘Jr. and Mrs. Ah. Hooflin and Misses Mary E. and Ida Hoeflin, of win: his Toronto. Spout Christmas at the 'han. this parontui home" and returned next, 13.? the UM day to {hr city. 1. {taming “3» never saw the roads in a ; wvek. worse stato with ice than at pres- mc’élm and out. a favorable night,"and sure enough H111 weather 1111111: 11 turn for the better on that day. and the evening was simply delightful. and the roads good for either sleighs 'ur buggies. Promptly 1111 time, Dr. Jam- ieson. 11Ct11111111anied by his friend, Mr. McWilliams. appeared. Auction- 111.111 Robl. Brigham also was prompt- ly on time, and shortly after their arrival. the Dr. was inv1ted to the chair. An address of welcome was presented by two litte boys. While extremely meek, it took, and made the large crowd feel quite at home. In the meantime, the crowd kept pouring in. Varney, Egremont, Holstein, Mt. Forest, Alsfeldt, Ayton. Neustadt, etc. The Maple Leaf, sung by :1 11111111112, was well 11811111111111}; Mr. Wm. Dickson was in his best mood and sang Tobermorry and Tipperary. ‘-.‘.'!1i11h were both acted up L1) the handle. The chairman‘s address was pithy and instructive along the line of R1111 Gross work, its origin, its object. 11nd its founder, etc. While he thought the Scotch were he l‘1'1xore1l the mixing 0ft 11111 splendid tlanadians of different national ancestry, with each other; in 111111111iag11 as a means of national stiength and unity. He said it W13 the nest about '1“ ye: us since he. had been in, this s1 h1111l, 11nd by the time another; .111 1111.1 111155.111 would be getting «and Mrs. Nichol are good for attend- 'l‘he.y were there from, 11111111 quartette was there, and ren- dered tine knowledge for our welfare and use- fulness in the journey through life, and while we have often caused you annoyance, and would prefer more liberties at times, your kindly disâ€" position and sympathy have won for you our esteem and gratitude. As a small token of our goodwill, we give you this Christmas box, wish- ing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Signed on behalf “of the schoolâ€"Annie Shortreed, An- Inie McLeod, Pearl L. McCuaig. The annual Sunday school enter- tainment held in the Presbyterian church on the evening of the 20th, was quite a success. The Durham selections at intervals during the evening. They were, Messrs. H. G. Mistele, H. Mcâ€" Crae, \V'. A. Glass and Albert Saund- ‘1111s, and Miss Rita Irwin, accompan- ist, and their selections were highly appreciated by the audience. Miss McDonald, teacher, spared no time in training the youngsters in their different parts on the program. Mrs. Harrison acted as accompanist for the childrens drills. The ladies part in the basement of the church \1 as much appreciated by Old and young. Rev. Mr. Matheson was 'chairman and gave the opening ad- dress. Ex- Reeve Thos. Nichol su- perintendent, gave an address. Mr. Tho box social held at the Corn- vrs an Friday evening list}. was a humpm' success in every I‘eSpeci. The weather on the previous two «lays lmkod vex-y discouraging, but wv koml u-lmping and u-praying for vv-WVL The program consisted of choruses, I John Mil solos duets recitations, and drill llsvainciall by tLe pupils. at the conclusion of \xhich the teacher treated all pres-.leged rul out to candy, after which santaiGermanix Claus appeared on the scene andIKarstedt stripped a well decorated Christ- were f01 mas tree of presents for teacher and was mm pupils. The. National Anlh m w. Reeve of then sung. and the seasons greet-iThos Ni ings I1: [SSPd arm'll'l ml‘ftlre gOing ét,0\\ nShiD h-mli‘. close second. Your humble servant was then given the chair, and a good program given by ihe children in a way that inspires confidence in the ability of Miss Edge as teacheg. pokeling to the school. Mr. Miste ele and 3d Uf Mr. McRae gave short, pointed ad- great dresses. The Christmas tree, as jmss‘usual was well loaded with the and’g Good things. of the season. After all for was through, the clock in the tow- )orly'er struck 12. After a vote of land thanks to all concerned, and an- Missgnouncing the proceeds, which a- .king mounted to $81, all left for their was different homes for the rest of the bins: night. 3 Dear Teacher ,,â€"We your pupils for the past year at this Christmas 'time, so appropriate for expression :‘of goodwill and renewed effort, in practising that glorious message of ‘Peace on earth and goodwill to men,” wish to convey to you our .appreciation of your untiring ef- _f01ts f01 our adV ancement in useful [knowledge for our welfare and use- 'fulness in the journey through life, and while we have often caused you annoyance, and would prefer more liberties at times, your kindly disâ€" position and sympathy have won for you our esteem and gratitude. As a small token of our goodwill, we give you this Christmas box, wish- ing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Signed on behalf 'of the schoolâ€"Annie Shortreed, An- nie McLeod, Pearl L. McCuaig. The oil drillers here met with a mishap some days ago by the cable breaking, leaving the drill about 1,300 feet down in the ground, An expert has been her to advise, and it is expected the drill will be reâ€" covered and work again resumed} shortly after Christmas. The cost’ of the accident will perhaps be $150. The services in the churches ' on Sunday partook of the Christmas Mn. Neil McKinnon; and family will be moving from Prieeville in a few days to Toronto. Both Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon are long residents of this place. Sorry to hear of their son, H. B. McKinnon, being wounded somewhere in France, but hope it is not serious. Melody Unappreciated. "Daughter knits constantly!” ”Yes," replied Mr. Cumrox; “and I approve of it for two reasons. In the first place, it’s patriotic. And in the second place, so long as she keeps knitting, she can’t play the piano.”â€"Washington 'Star. Miss Kate McDonald is spending her Christmas holidays with friends in Toronto and elsewhere. Neil Shortreed, of Cargill, is spending his holidays at his home, south line, Glenelg. Wishing the Editor and all con- cerned a happy and prosperous New Year. We were handed the following address and presentation to Miss 'Jessie Black, Signed by three young gladies, whose combined agie‘s ag- gregate one score and a half years. Miss Black has taught one year in 8.8. No. 10, and gave the best of gsatisfaction. She is a young lady xx hose personality and good man- Ifiers make her a favorite with all fuho fo1m her acquaintance. She ;is remaining in the section for 1918. 'To Miss Jessie F. Black: ' y‘aâ€" ~. .“oc EKarstedt and son. Harold, which Iwere found entirely groundless. It was moved by Mr. Arch. McCuaig, Reexe ot Glenelg, and seconded by lThos. Nichol. ex-Reeve of the same township :â€""l‘hat this meeting de- isires to express its appreciation of the fairness and justice with which :such investigation was conducted, in contrast with the monstrous a- trocities committed by the militar- gies in Flanders and other parts of gEurope. and we the more admire, as :a result of such deeds, our British ginstitutions, which stand for justice, gfrcedom and liberty. 1 “PRIWLLB ‘ ‘f The 'following is a form of a re- gsolution. carried unanimously at a} meeting of investigation, held in] Pricex'rille on the afternoon 'oste‘ icemher let. 1917, and conducted by. iJohn Miller, Inspector Ontario Pro-' n'incial Police Department, Toronto; ifor the purpose of investigating a1- ;leged rumors of disloyalty and pro- {Germanism on the part of Mr. F.G. The annual Sunday school enter- tuinment held in the Presbyterian church on the evening of the 20th, was quite a success. The Durham male quartetti‘e was there, and ren- dered tine sele tions at intervals during the evening. They were, Messrs. H. G. Mistele, H. Mc- PLESHBRTON. Mrs. W. Wilcock had a successful sale of farm stock and implements last week, and has moved to her residence in the village. Mr. Archi- bald, the purchaser of the farm, has moved to it from Allan Park. Mrs. Jas. Paton and mother have gone to spend part of the winter lwith the farmer’s sister in Egre- mont. Miss Laura Henry, milliner, has returned home from Kemptville for her vacation. Pte. Fred Stewart, who was wounded in France, and invalided home, is, with his wife, visiting. friends here. Fresh Groceries Arriving ' The Highest Prices Paid " Every )yeek for Produce * E G. %‘J McKeclInle Rumors afloat for some time that Mr. F G. Karstedt had been acting vment detective last week, who, af- ter a close investigation could find nothing improper in his conduct or language. At a large meeting of prominent citizens, and a number of leading men in the township, ques- tioned by Detective Miller, none could say that they had ever heard the accused using language such as attributed to him and rumored :1- broad. On the other hand, evidence was given of his helpful contribu- tions to patriotic funds, and his support, as well as that of his family, of Red Cross work. At Price- Ville, a similar investigation took place concerning his sons, but with the same result. The Methodist Sunday school have purchased a new piano for use in the school. 'spirit. At the Presbyterian church it was Sunday school anniversary day, and the music was appropriate to the occasion. At the evening service in the Methodist church, Dr. Henderson, of Toronto, assisted the choir, and also favored the con- gregation with a solo, “Nazareth,” which was rendered with good ef- fect. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Trimble were at Owen Sound over Sunday attend- ing the funeral of the former’s sis- ter, Mrs. J. C. Crane. who passed away on Friday last. The deceased. who was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trimblo, was born in Flesherton 61 years ago. and was married here to her now sorrowing husband. She was a very popular young lady. possess- ing a cheerful and happy disposi- tion, which made her beloved by all. Besides her husband, one son, in France, and two daughters, in Owen Sound, survive her. §WWX R Large Sales The Women’s Institute here paid +_ Women’s Dongola Blucher $3.10 Women’s Chrome Tan 2.50 Our stock is very large and our prices are right, as we bought before the advance. We have a number of Rugs left, in the newest designs, in the neatest patterns, and in 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. . 15.5.0 ‘ 3 x 4 yds 17.50 Buy before the-advance in price, which is sure to come MBKEBHNIES’ WEEK See our new Wallpaper. We have the newest designs in the neatest patterns. Boots and} Shoes Departmental . Store, Durham w i {‘1' gi- Mg. Herb. Sullivan and mother are visiting his sisters in Montreal over the holidays. the Institute at Vendeleur a frater- nal visit on Thursday afternoon last. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. H. McLoughry. The visitors, who supplied the program, were royally entertained by the sister institute, and had an eniOy- able outing. Among the Christmas visitors here are 2â€"Miss Lulu Mitchell, home from her school at Goderich, and her sister, Miss Aleda. from Whitby Ladies College; Misses Leta and Pearl Blakely, home from Toronto: Miss Lily Thistlethwaito, home from Mr. and Mrs. His." White are 3.10 Men 14-inch Top Blucher $5.00 2.50 Men’s Rancher - 3.00 from North Bay Normal school; Toronto, and Mrs. W. H. Durrant, and babe. of Mitchell. at Mr. W. H. Thurston 8; Mr. and Mrs. WIT. Fair- greaves. Toronto, at Mr. John Chard‘s; Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Hender- son and children, Toronto. at. Mr. Jos. Blackburn‘s; Mr. and Mrs. Har- ry Thistlethwaite. at the former's home: Mr. Gordon McKinnon, home from Port Credit; Mr. and Mrs. iLeadm, London. at Mr. James :M A‘ . ‘.‘- 1‘ n-_ j _ Donald McVicar. home‘ Lh Bay Normal school; 9y Thurston and babe. of