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.7- -â€"vw -I-‘J-U- her of the staff The funeral to Ik place on Friday afternoon to Zion cemeter}. Rev. W. H. Smith. pastor of Knox Lnited church. of which she has been a member for some wars. r undurting a most eloquent and ('Ofllfm’llm: SIII'IIIIII In the home and likeIIIsII at the L'l‘il\t'.‘llll6’. 'l‘hII funeral II as a particular LI large one. and In the bright sunlight. the. bean-- til'ul oak casket II :14 l0IIIII'IIIl to Its last resting place. 'l'hII floral tri- butes by Mr. Dave Young. Mr. and Mre Moore Mrl‘aIlIlI-n and Mr. Ron- ald Martin II we IprrIIII-iIII. of deep affection. Mayme was beIOIIId hv a wide. circle, and they were present to show their esteem and SI mpathI. which are extended to the hIIrIIaIIIIl parenh and sister. Katie, and to the two brothers. Martin and Norman. The former came from Detroit on Saturday previous. The pallbearers were. Messrs. James and Harold W atsun. Winston and \\ Ilbert Haley. ‘ James Ranks. M. Ouillinan. Base \oung and Lawrence MrFaIlIlIIn. Crows are hoard owrywhm‘e oar- ly in the morning which is a wel- coma Sign of spring. Everyono will ho wishing for 3 00d «lay on Werlnosday. as it. is he last fair of any account for this season. a4 noxt month tho farmers will no doubt. ho Pngagvd on the land. Last Wmlnwulay and Thursday war» dnllur days in Mount Format and quite a fvw took advantage of "if: bargainfi that worn going. Mrs. Jami. Fisclmr visited on Wminpsday in Mount Fanst with thi- lativi'k sistpr. .‘lrs. Snamzm. Wu \vo'rv swi'i'y in ho-ai' that, Mr. Roy Adair was mmraiml on in the Durham Hnspital on Saturday for amwndicitia. Mrs. Adair is staying in Durham with him son. Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards of Imtter Brown \‘Hitml thP lattnr's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mr- MulIo-n on Sunday. Liabnld brolhpi'é haw boom wry busy thn last few weeks teaming log} to Holstein. “'9 am glad tn hnar that Mrs. Drnw‘s brothm'. Mr. Pvtzold. camp home from tho Guelph Huspital last "99k when h» has been for the past several months. A deep sadness fell over every home in this community on Wed- nesday of last week when the news Spread that Miss .‘layme Haley, eld- est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Haley, had passed suddenly away that morning at ll o‘clock. She had a very serious illness just a few days before. but all were hoping for her recovery. A year and a half ago. she contracted the white plague while working in Detroit and came home. receiving: every care and nursing. During the summer and fall. it was thought she hao conquered the disease, as she was actively going about. Mayme was born on the old homestead on Now- ember 13. 1903. and grew up the very picture of health and win- slimeness. She was clever and am- bitious. and while working in Tor- onto sume years ago. attended night school and became a proficient stenngrapher, later entering the em- ploy of the Western l'nion in De- troit and wast {highly prized mem- Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Walls and family haw mowd into their new hnmn reconHV'V acatmi by Mr. LV nch. le nth-mlancc at ”w W. l. mort- ing on 'l'hursday aftvrnoon last at UN- hum» 01' Mrs, M. J. Davis was much Ime than .zmai. Hum! I'Paol- ings WN'P giwn by Missvs Katie Ma and Gladys Hrth. and two ex- cel mt papers. nm- by Miss Jennie Dam on ’Difl'Pro-m. \\’au of PIP- gating E233. and "w ()tlmr bx 3115. halles Mellncklin. o-mitlml ”Bud- gvting tho- Housman! i." \t the 0105» of the snssion. a mum) lunchnm. was serwd. Mr. .lnhn Nichol vistpd his mother and sisters in Londnn over the week-9nd. Mrs. A. \Vhytv. whn has bM-n vis- iting her sons on the Old Durham load. left. on Saturday for her hnme in Toronto. Mastor Jack McMillan. who un- derwent an operation in Durham Hospital rutumod home on Mon- «by and_ is getggng along 090. - Mrs. Jaméé Mather 6'! Dtirham visited with Mrs. M. Mather hero for n couple _o_f jays: Ir. Angus McLachlan. who has spent the last year in Niagara, ro- mrned here last week. We under- mnd he and his brother, John, con- Mr. Jack Timmins is going to take out a patent for 3 [101009 kind of I scan-Porn“: I!» got the idea when thv hind swat or a driving sleigh Sumo-d owr hail-kward. dumping “I." thrm- mfmwants hendflx'st into Um snow at his gain on Wednesday of lad weak. Tho-y 333?. Mrs. W. J. GH‘I'IHVCN’O‘. Miss Edith T0640? and MI". M. Smith will taku out an in- juzurtinn ro-straining him. Mr. and Mrs. L'harlvs Williams of “'miuhnuso- haw become dmnicilml at, Haywni-d's I-‘alh. a» he is running tho. mill for Mr. 011' Minnis. 'l‘ho- lncui anen's Institute an» bidding a Wincvi't in Zinn on Friday Pwning n!’ this wvo-k. Thu yum": pynplv of big" Hill ai'v pi'vsi-nt-ing a Owing tn an attack bf la grippe, we were unable to pen a budget last week. and the blooming disease is hard In chake 06. Miss Inez Sweeney is home from Toronm \'1§1@1ng her mother and brotzmr. Wilham. PAGE 8. Mr. Joseph Lvnnox spent the Int 0! the week at the home 01 I'm sistvr, Mrs. Joswph McNally on the 10th concr'ssion. After‘ spending a (oup le of months in the Dodge plan: in Detroit, Mr. Wilbt rt Greenwnml arrived home on Thursday last in good time for syypp-rgakirgg._ “‘ Mrs. Frank Twamlm of Welbeok spent the closing days of the week at the old home on the 4th Calderwood (”Our Own Correspondent) 'l‘nverston. (Our Own Corrupondont) Rev. H. Crickington attended the Baptist onnwmion in \Valkm'tun 'l‘uvsclay of last wvek. Little Miss Edna POI‘tPI‘ is visiting hm' aunt. Mrs. Robert Whitmore, Durham. On Monday (waning, she “as a guvst at the birthday party of nor cousin. Miss! Bernice Whit- mnro'. (Our Own Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Morton visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collinson at livylon on Monday and lesday or this wank. Mrs, Frank Twamluy Spout the xx'o-o-k-vnul with how parents. Mr. and Mrs. dlha_r'lvs Mcillnqlglin _in Glepelg. I _ 3 template resuming farming opera- tions again this spring on their farm on the North Line. Mr. .lnhn McDonald is home frbfii Hunuwr High school this week suf- l'o-rim: from a severe cold. 'l'hc-i-o are many changes of farms this spring. and man). arn giving up farming for town and city lifn, lM-trnit receiving the prefnrnncr. As a ronquuoncv. ihm-n arn many auction sales at which good prions prevail. . lj'armo-rs are purchasing their fer- hhzm- and turn puttmg m a much larger supply than usual, 'l'ho- Val‘m'y Laclio‘s' Aid al'o huh!- im: a St. Patrick social this Wm!- ne-soluy awning at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mvad. )lvssrs. Robert Mightun and Dolphin Lawrence 311- nach nut in BPHHHCK with their sawing outfits. anal .\l1'. Rolim't. Wilson is piling 11p Hm wood duwn thn 2nd. Corner Concerns (Our Own Correspondent) Mr~'. Ruhvrt Barbour has returned Imnw uftvr sprnding a week with lwr sisto'r. Mrs. William Frooman. at 'l‘o305\vatvr, Mr. and Mrs. John Grasby of Brus- so-ls \isitcd Hu- lattrr’s sister. Mrs. .lamvs 'l'uckm', last. week. We are pleased to know M rs. Helrn Minn is impmving and able to sit Up part of each flay, Mr. Rnhmt Wilson is doing nicely sincn cinm ng home 1mm tho hos )i- la! and “ill soon he as halo and hnariy as ever. .\li .losvph Ii-nnox \isited Sunday “in: his sister. Mrs. Jnhn McNally, and uivcc Mis. \aughan. 0f Tra- wrstnn. I‘IVH'X sz‘mM‘ is prppal‘ing the summm'}: wand at. present. nither with the cross-cut saw 01' sawing machine. The snow in tho woods is wry dvep. Not. in many years has tin-re been so much. M r. Arthur Lawrence had a wood how Monday at'tvrnot'm and treated his frivnds and neighbors to a damn in tho- nwnixrf. wlwrv a wry 0n- imnhlo' limv “as spnnt )lpssrs. Harm aw T1 adt and Leach prmidcd Um musir. M114, William Allzm min-mined a fpw laalins at a quilting one day last week. Han-'w-z' ‘ am this p le you in His" I'M “PS. (-Tnf‘l Tho- snow is «'H'tainly staying with us. it. hping an the 9th 01‘ «)0- lnhm' wlwn we got. nur first. snnw storm. ‘. On Friday last in the school here, Miss Madge Stafiord was presented with the medal given by the North- ern Business College for writing for children under 12 years. This was at the Priceville Fall Fair. The presentation was made by Mr. T. .\. M. Ferguson. the secretary of the fair. \Ve congratulate Miss Madge on her penmansl'i_ip._ - (Our Own Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. “3. J. Dm‘by and Mr. and Mrs. John Milligan visited an urto-x-nunn with Mr. John Cooper ui Harngflvn, MMr. John A. Nichol has purchased John S. McMillans farm near Cor lon, and will mow there shortly. rs. Wilfred Watson. “ho was o;wrated on for appendicitis in Durham hospital, is getting along line, and ex mots to be home this “99k. Her many friends: are pleased that she is making such rapid re- covery. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fulton of Hutton Hill Visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. J. McRunald, Wo- zu'o- sorry tn have Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Aibert Stafi'fiml 1185‘ mid his etnck of merchandise tn Karatedt Bros. ”0!”! South Bentinck Mulock. from our midst Mr. and Mrs. William 3101mm! visited mm day last. week at Mr. John (mum’s. Mr. Alnx. Calder of Egrnmqp}, gas also a recent visitor SAT., MARCH 20,1926 MRS. W.J. FIRTH, Durham m s \\ Heard and littln liau g'h'tor. Bmxl. nf P1 nton spent a coup 819 of (law last w onk at the old home. _ __ _ .. _‘-- .... wv\.\-\‘.. us nu DI IP"[4 MI". and Mrs. A. Hgmn spent an evening last wook With the Weir family. Mrs. Jnnf's Harrison is under the doctor's care at the home of. her son here With an gttqgk of la gmppe. Tho sales of Messrs. G. Hargrave and (J. Harrison camn off success- fully last week. Thnre were large crowds at each. and good prices wore roalizml, Mr. and MIS" Gordan God as of Durham spvnt last II'iduv witI \II‘. and \IIS Thomis HaIIisun. .ll'. M13. Ham 1801] is making a good ream m y attm' hm' I‘OOPDt opvration. (Our Own Correspondent) Hx-Rowvn John MoArthur of Egre- mont was around this neiglmnrhnod last \vwk in cannot-lion with his “’Hl'k as Tmynship Rn_ad Sllpmwism‘. ( Our Own Correspondent) \Vitli s: much snow still here, we cannot think that. spring is so man at hand, although we haw hurl an unusually long winter. We shall b0 glml whvn thv lino) weather dons arriw. Miss Svhil Lawrencn of near Dor- noch and miss Jessie Leilingham spent a l't't't'lll. wwk-oml with the fm'mvr's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawroncn. Maryann; Hepkms assistml Mr. John errson of Aberdovn fur ten clays With thn wood, Mr. William \‘nssin of Hip Rocky is assisting tho (.lrim-smi brothers with the wand l'm' thn time. Congratulatinns to Mr. and Mrs. James ‘Lz‘mgrill ml the arrival of 311s S Ii. Laugl'ill of Hanover \isitml hm' son mid «laughtvr. Mr. and Mrs. Jamn. Langrill. at Mr. David llmmvlly's. Mrs. Ruhvrt .lnhnston and son. Ru- pm't. 0f Ehmwzvr Visited thv first 01' HIP \W‘Pk with Mr. and Mrs. L. Hopkins. Mr. Robert. Sim has purvhaynl MP. “an l)'(lumwll's fifty arm's m: the 3rd concvssion. Mr, Joseph bowling has purchased the ten aux-vs north-cast corner, lot 48. {mm Mr. Robert Sim. .‘Jr. “mm-i. Kvith has purchased Mr. Thomas I). Brown's farm. lot 12. CUIM‘PSS'fflll 18. Egremonl. Mr. Brown nmws to NW farm purchased I'l'um .‘h'. Jnlm Gal‘son. a fine ham" girl aflcuuple of weeks asp: _ _, -w-.. v' ‘7 ‘III‘. UH“). Mr. Arthur Abhs spent, a few days recently \wth hns parmnts Hop-av Tw- 011011. Mr. William Service and family have returned to the village after a month’s absence in Mount. Forest and other points. He will again manage Smith Bros‘. garage for the season. The directors of the Egremont Agriculture Society met last Satur- day in the hall and revised the prize list for 1926. Several changes were made. The Women’s Missionary Society social was well attended last Mon- day evening. Tim mini spvaker on mission work was Mrs. James Tuck- er of Arthur. An additional pro- grammo was romlormil by local tal- vnl. and :m viijoyablo time was $99.!!!- Miss Bessie Andersoh of Camp- bellville was the guest of Holsteln fri_qnds__c_lg_1§ing p_art pf last_w‘eek:_ Miss D, Crawford. who had spent the past couple of weeks with her sister here, returned to her home. in Allenf' rd, Mrs. W. 1:. Rife made :1 business trip tn 'l'nrnntn last Wednesday. ‘In |.. ng . Miss Margarét Lewis of the 2nd of Aormanby was the guest of Mr. anfl Mrs. R. Irvm recently. Mrs. Ethel Christie ‘of Mount For- .‘St, we understand, “ill look after Mi A. R. Hershex 3 household af- fairs in futuio. Mr. John Ganden has decided to leave the \illage and xeturn to his tarjm nean Cedarville. Horses Implements 2 horses Rubber-tired buggy Steel-tired buggy Buggy pole AUCTION SALE Set sleighs Mower _ Scuffler _( Guy 0101: Correspoudgug) TERMS CASH John O’Neil, Auctioneer Everything Must Be Sold THE DURHM CHRONICLE Hutton Hill Glenmont at the residence of owner at two o’clock ~~ ty H05. Bruce County 44. 'I‘. H. Rohurn of Markdalo and C. J. Halliday of Chesley spoke on be- half of Grey and Bruce curlers not residing ir_1__()wen Sound. Messrs. W Calder. J C. Adams and J H. Hnntm of D11r111m with J. Lonahan. no“ of 0mm Sound but f01merh 111‘ Durham. made up onr rink “hich.pitt1xd against :1 Bruce rink from Polrt Illgin, lost out 10 to 12. The total 800111 was: Grey Coun- H. \V’right. which was recvivod by His Honor Judgo Snthor- land. who expressed the thanks of rtnhe'fuxjeys 0f the cou_nt_.y_. Messrs. It was decided during the even- ing at a meeting of the skips and the Trustees, the latter being His Honor Judge C. 'l‘. Sutherland and J. C, 'I‘elt'ord, that the competition will take place each year in Owen Sound in the same manner in which it was held on Friday. with the t0- tal score tn determine the winners. and the rink having the largest plus score will .he the one to hold the trqphy during the year. At the Conclusion of the game in the evening. a programme was given in the club rooms. where the first number was the presentation of the trophy donated by Mr. Justice W. The inauguration of this competi- tion greatly pleased the curlers from both counties, and there was not one who dial not express the opin- ion that it would prove to be a great stimulus to the game in the two counties, and Mr. Justice Wright was heartily congratulated and thanked many times for the fine spirit exhibited and his generosity in making it possible for the curl- ers to meet in annual competition in this way. The first gathering was a decided success. and the vis- itors were more than delighted with the treatment accorded them. “"th the snvml Bruce rinks put in an appearance. it was necessary for tho Owen Sound club to put. in three rinks. as two of the Grvy rink: which worn countpd on. mm from Thornhnry and ono from Dun- dalk, failml t9 show ‘up‘. Tile rurlo‘rs of Grey County rar- ried ott‘ t*:r- honor on Friday after- noon and evening of living the tirst winners in the Inter-County Trophy donatml for annual competition he- tween the curlers of (irey and Bruce by Mr. Justice W5 H. Wright of Toronto. formerly of Owen Sound. and who is still one of the real en- thusiasts of the great. winter pas- time. There were seven rinks from each county. and with perfect. ire conditions. the Grey curlers won out by a majoirty of 22 shots, which with so many rinks competing, is not a very wide margin. and goes to Show how well each game was contested. Six of the games were played in the afternoon, and another inmtheeyening. _ Rocky Singeen (Our Own Correspaadent) The monthly meeting or the U. P. W. O. was held at the home of Mrs. James Lawrence with a good attendance. The next meeting mll be held at the home of Mrs. J. W. McKechnie. Miss Beatrice Grasb spent Tues- day with her friend. iss Margaret McLean. Mi. L. A. McLean and sister Cath- erine, spent the week-end with their sister. Miss Esther McLean, at Dromore. Miss Heleh \\ atsun Sp out a (in) “ith he: l)r0tllm'.Ml.A1‘°‘(llio Wat- son, recently. GREY COUNTY CURLERS WON FROM BRUCE Mr. and Mrs. L. McLean spent Sunday at, the home of her sister, Mrs. Neil Livingstone, Glascott. Mrs. Ij‘. Kelsey is spending a few days With her daughter. Mrs. Ira Yake, Egremont. Mr: Jack Lawson has acre-Med a posmon m the Standard Bank. Mr. Harold McKoclmiv returnml frqgrp hi§_t1_-ip tallegina. Were 22 Shots Up at. End of Pia; for Mr. Justice Wright. Trophy a: Owen Sound Last Friday. Cutting box Renfrew scales (new) Set light double harness Set heavy harness Set single harness White wicker baby car- riage Other articles too numer- ous to mention. Thu pum-nssiw crokinole party put nu by Hu- Ymmg Wunwn's Aux- iliary of Rum): church un Monday owning was a well-attended affair, aohut 24 tablos twins: in play. Fol- lowing an huur or more of spirited play. a short pmgram was rendered after which a dainty lunolwon was pagtakep of. dulightmi the gathering with a piano instrumental. while» Mossrs. Thomas. and George Bell sang a duct. “The Irish Fusiliors," wry approm'iatn to tho St. Patrick season. Mr. C. W. Lang contrihutmt a solo. "Tim 'I‘umhlmt-dnwn Shack in Athlone," and Mrs. W. Pnrtpr sang with her usual ability that «old-time favorite. “Killarnoy.” Miss M. Morton was tho winiwr of the ladies” tirst prizv. with Miss Joan Baird hoing low player. In the men‘s class, Mr. Victor Blyth and Mr. Ezra Schenk were tied for high standing. tho formor winning tn:- draw for first position. Hunter Bit- Ohio was low. In the programme which followed the (fmkinolo, Miss M. MCKPChniP 'X'Eâ€"nnibiuous luncheon. followed by the singing of “Jolly Good Fel- lows" and the National Anthem brought a mnst jolly evening to a c1050. man nature and more huménn na- ture. . KNOX Y. W. A. HELD CROKINOLE PARTY (Continued from gage l) . . phone is in business pay leI- dents to its shareholders, and em- ployees must consequently rise, es- pecially in the executive positions. on merit only, and in view of this well-known {acL Mr. Hildebrand must have shown his ability. or he would never have. been given the promotion. Mr. Hildebrand's head- qu_a_rter_s_ ere now_ in )lontreal. Mr. Hildebrand if not born in Durham, came here as a very young lad, received his first schooling here. and was graduated from lcuaster l'niversity in May, 19%, receiving his B. A. degree. At this point. the writer may mention that in the good old days when “Eddie" was not quite so big or important as he is now. we had the pleasure of “(lusting his jacket" nu humorous occasions. but nowâ€"if ever we do have the plea- sure of meeting him in his official capacity. it wili lw up to us is: take our hat in our hand. see that our shims :u'v i-leaziwl and our nose pro- perly lmnkied helm-v w:- are ushormi into his august. pl'wsvlu'i‘. We again i-msgratulato- our formvr te-wnsman on his ems-miss and trust that unilvr his manam'ment the Bell 'l'nlmihnnv Company will make so mm'ii nimwy ”2’1. they will hot: ”I“ Rnilwnv ‘Z‘Olllnlfr~{-‘i0ll to allow lilo'm in .mi'nw iSwii' rates, just as now “my :u'v ly-i'nrv [hum with a request RISIIG IIGE ll BELL TELEPHONE CIRCLES Pleasant Evening Spent in Progres- sive Crokinole and Progum, Fol- lowed by Luncheon. What‘tho wnr_ld needs is loss hu- >1. ”mm RR. No. «I. Durham. Mm, \Viul the numumus Trio-Ms . 2' \h' Mr. and Mrs. Standon he’iw', 'n,,. Chronicle joins in extruding 1m: wishes for n bright, happy and W..- peroul future. A wed!!!“ of much intmw-st 2., residents of Durham nnd Prim.\212.. was quietly oolannimd at St. Paul's: church. Stntford. on ”022.1223- Hr this week, March 15, at 10.30 22.222, when Alias Arabella Mchmi ”r Priceville beanie the brim» 01' \2. Sidney Junes Standout. of Mr: 22“.”. 2 and férmerly of Durham. '1‘ l2. 2 . 2.. many was perforuwd In. Ru‘.‘ , \1. Snell. Rector of St. Pauls 23.2 2,: Mr. and Mrs.§1:mdn:2 haw :2 u up housekeeping at 233 “mm street, Stratford. wllcl'u ”I." 2;" 2H2 has held ‘ IUCI'RHH‘ pflfiiunn 52L“, leaving Durham in Maui m” . The bride. who was 22-.:.2..:,-...2 from the Durham Rm! 122-...“ \!.-y.. orial Hospital last. .lunv. mu and favorably known hvx'v. in l’l‘iCPViUP, “1101'“ SH“ syn-1,” '; . greater part. of Inc-2‘ Mu, ~h.- 22.... held in ”In \‘vry “who's: 2.2;» .1 Water! Water! Water! What Is Good Health Worth? Why Me . chance and us. water that is poiiutm! inm unfit for domestic Use. xx hr! Pure W'Itel' can be had 1:} having a well drillmi. \\'. handle Pumps and Pump I:.-- paint. M. m a, 1.8. Satisfaction Guaranteed 81'“ nuâ€"lcuon ED. J . PRATT QUEEN STREET ‘ HELD ANNUA VOL. ESLâ€"NO. :1 In. G. ll. Padfield Ell Cor Coming Year al Convention at Om pointed. 'l‘lu- am Ladivs' M Stl‘m'i. I ll Holiday v' E. Twain: Th" {m and and um: MW Ill dl Ii! OLD-TIME MIN T0 HI ll 21H UH MOI “I fl of “no (In h'l t m' an: Popular Compa uiners to Pm gram m Tow: day Evening. Cmss lemori In : and LII and win It‘ and lum-l “I 0"th Padti lk'lv; M 1|“ 0“ Ill Milton cereal! the new Garnvt Ilka It possibw _1 H 3H M \1 :\| \I \1 sent I! all Proa