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PAGE 8. (Our Own Correspondent) Mr. Andrew Henry of Toronto visited his sister, Mrs. William Brown over the week-end. Mr. Bert Edwards of Toronto , a former townsman renewed 2 moes in the village last week. week-end with the former s paren' , Mr. and M3. Manary. The Ladies Association of the United ehurch meets at the home or Mrs. Jay on Wednesday of this week. Clinton Bunston of Toronto spent the Mr. Charles Robson, who has been at Strathclair. Mam helping with harvesting and threshing operations returned home Saturday evening. He is looking extremely well. Mr and Mrs. Charles McClocklin spent the week-end at Mr. Frank Twamley’s in Bentinck. Miss Rebecca Banks is spending some time at her sister’s Mrs. M. Smith's at Zion corners. We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mr. T. J. Reid. We hope to hear of an improvement soon. The monthly meeting of the W0- men's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Aitken on Thursday last. There was a good attendance and an interesting and profitable time was spent, after which a very enjoyable lunch was served. to make her home permanently with her sister Mrs. (Rem Truax, near Hamilton where Miss Sarah is also. We are sorry to lose such good citizens as the Misses Brown and wish them every success and happiness wherever they may reside. At the service in the United Church on Sabbath. splendid reports from the delegates to the Laymen’s convention held in Toronto recently. were given by Messrs. George Hunt and Robert Sim. also Rev. Mr. Jay gave a very interesting summary of the meeting addressed by Dr. Robert E. Speer, In- ternational World Secretary of Mrs- Miss Stephenson of Melville, Sash, who visited her brother, Mr Jacob Stephenson and Mrs. Stephenson, re- turned to her home last week. Mrs. Norman McLaughlin of Hamil- ton came up on Thursday last to be with her mother, Mrs. Drumm, who is no: well. Guests of the Sim and Christie fam- ilies over the week-end were Mr. and Hrs Clarke, Misses Winnifred, Evelyn and' Jessie Clarke and Miss Dorothy 'Mundel‘. of Toronto. sions. During the service beautiful music was rendered by Mr and Mrs. Eric Sharpe in a duet “In the Master's Garden" and a solo 2)}? Miss Jessie Clarke of Toronto, “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere” Miss Clarke is a member of the famous Mendelssohn choir. Mr. and Mrs. John Manary are spending a few days in Toronto this Miss Laura Bailey accompanied Miss F. Watson to her home in Tara, where they spent the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. William Aitken, Miss Marie and Miss E Davmson spent Sunday in Seaforth with Mr. and Mrs. Quite a number from Holstein atâ€" tended the fowl supper at St. Paul's 'zhurch on Monday evening. The induction 6: Rev. Mr. Graham into the charges of Holstein and Fair- bairn took place at Holstein Wednes- Traverst on {Our Own Correspondent) The flood gates of me heavens have been open for some months; but on Friday evening last they were pulled wide open. Miss Maria Brown is having a. sale of her furniture. etc.. on Thursday of this week and is leaving the village linch visited the closing days of the week at the Edwards’ homestead. Clara has many warm friends in the neign- borhood. Mr Charlie Timmins and his sister. Miss Catherine, were guess at Mr. James Ewen’s of Aberdeen on Satur- day and Sunday._ Zion Women’s Institute met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. W. J. Greenwood with about twelve ladies present. There was a bright program consisting of roll call: “Uses for waste paper. rags and old stockings”; a paper “Music; what it means in a com- munity’ by Mrs. John O Greenwooa. solos by Mrs. Joseph R. Edwards and Mrs. J. 0. Greenwood and a talk on “The romance of the Bible” by Rev. H. S. Fiddes. The meeting closed by singing the Institute anthem, _then Mr and Mrs. J. R. Edwards spent. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Herb. At- kinson near town and with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coutts of Bentincx. “The threshing machines are finding their way home again and will soon finish up the few remaining barns. (Our Own Correspondent) Welcome guests at Mr. and Mrs. W. Adlam’s and family over the week-end were Mrs. Gee of Calgary and Mrs. Buchart of Listowel, both cousins of Mr. George Lunney and son Keith motored up from Toronto on Saturday and is spending several days with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lunney. midi and Mrs: T. Ivan Edwards or Shelburne spent the first of the week at the former’ s parental home. Mr. G. T. Arrowsmith and daughter, Mrs. Percy Hunt and two bright boys. Stanley and Melville of Ceylon, Mr. E. The local beef-ring meeting, at me close of the season was held in Mr J. Hastie’s hall on Monday evening. Mast of the members were present and the business was handled with promptness. The total weight of beef supplied was 6952 pounds, an average of 412. The following officers were elected: ‘ Pres., Mr. G. E. Peart; Sec.-Treas., J. R. Ed- wards; Auditors. Basil Davis and R. '1'. Edwards; Butcher, Mr. E. R. Peart; inspectors, Messrs. W. R. Jack, Hugh McArthur ,John Ellison and William Baker. A hearty vote. of thanks was tendered Mr. Hastie for the use of his bail. Mré. Greenwood and daughter Mar- garet served a da_int_y IBncn. Mr. 'Mmiard Fish, Miss Fern Miller and Miss Edith Lorfg, Walkerton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Fulton, Sunday. W. Hunt and Miss Flo of Toronto mo- tored over to Zion’s service on Sunday and spent the evening wzth Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Greenwood. ’Tis quite a number of years since the two latter left the vicinity and they received many a warm handclasp and welcome greet- mg. Miss Gladys Firth spent last week at her auntie’s, Mrs. Rooert Webber's near Durham. Mr John Sworley of Holland Centre, Mr. Code and Miss Emkie of Hanover, were recent guests of M1 and Mrs. George Brown and family. Inspector Robert Wright visited No. 5 school one day last week and his re- port to the Trustee board is most complimentary to Miss Eona Lyons, the new teacher. Mulock (Our Own Correspondent) Wedding bells are ringing. Congra- tulations to Mr and Mrs. Bert Bar- ber. They have returned from their honeymoon trip. We welcome Mrs. Barber to our neighborhood and wish them many years of prosperity. Mrs. Irvin Blyth of Hamilton is visiting for a week or two with Mr. J. W. Blyth of this place. Pricevflle {Our Own Correspondent) The regular meeting of the Ladies’ Aid and the Missionary Society of St. Columba church, Priceville, was held at the home of Mrs Allie Muir. The meeting opened by singing “What a friend we have in Jesus” with the vice president, Mrs. Parslow, presiding. Mrs. John Williamson then read the 15th chapter of John and Mrs. Parslow led in prayer. “Abide with me” was then sung and minutes adopted as read, roll call given with 23 ladies present. Miss Hilda MacKechnie, Orangeville spent the week-end at her home. Miss Jean MacLean spent Sunday with her friend, Miss Jessie Nichol. Mr. and Mrs M. Muir returned to their home in Fort William after spending a month with his sister, Mrs. MacLean. Rev. J. Corry conducted the anniver- sary services at Erin lastSabbath when Rev. Lee preached a: Priceville and Swinton Park. ary work accomplished by her in Af- rica. Mrs. L. MacArthur led in prayer. Miss L. Mather, president of the Ladies’ Aid then took charge. various items of business were then discussed and pre- paration were made for the fowl sup- per on November 12 following the Thanksgiving service on November 11. The meeting closed by repeating the Lord’ 5 prayer. Mrs. Gardner, Thombury, spent the past week with his sister, Mrs. John McKechnie. The Presbyterians of Priceville are improving the McKinnon Hall so that it may be more comfortable for the Mr. Gilvary MacLean, Standard Bank, Durham, spent the week-end at his home. Mr. Allie Ma'cInnis, Bullycray, spent the week-end. at his home. Quite a number from around here at- tengled _St._ Paul’s anniversary. Mr. Richard McCabe, Mr Gordon Flewellyn and Mr. Casey Jones of Windsor motored to Niagara Falls and then to Mr. and Mrs. Alf McCabe’s and spent a week. They returned on Sunday taking Mrs. Flewellyn and Mrs. McCabe and children who have spent a month here. Mr. McCabe accom- panied them to Windsor where he will spend a couple of days and then go on to Flint, Mich., for two or three weeks. MrE. Sullivan then gavé a very in- teresting account of the life of Mary Slessor and of tfie wonderful mission- Refreshments were then served and a social time enjoyed. Varney THE DURHAM CHRONICLE -' mMr. James Booth of Ayton and Miss Mildred Leeson spent Sunday at her brother’s, Dr. G. M. Leeson’s and also at the home of Mr- and Mrs. Mans- field Leeson. Mr. Cecil Blyth returned home from the West last week“ JuSt a tip of warning about the road that runs between Eden’s and Mc- Cabe’s houses to the mill. The road is very narrow and people turn the corner so fast that there is danger of some one beeing run over or some damage done. There have been three or four narrow escapes lost year and this year. There is just as much need of a sign post here as at the corner at Blyth’s store as the traflic comes this way an account of the business to the mill. They had better slow down a little before coming to the corner. A lot of little children travel this lane so drivers should be even more careful. Crawford (Our Own Correspondent) The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society was held last Tuesday at the home or Mrs. Archie McDougall. The president, Mrs. James McDougall occupied the chair and took charge of the meeting. After the opening exercises and dis- cussion of business the lesson from the study book was read by Miss Elsie Boyce. Miss Tena Livingstone read the Scripture lesson. Miss Mary Mc- Gillvary offered prayer. At the close Mrs. McDougall served a dainty lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyce or Durham, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. George Torry of Hanover visited at the home of Mr. Edward Boyce also with Mr. and Mrs Robert McCaslin on Sunday. . Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Milne, accom- panied by his father and sister, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James McDougall on Sunday. Mrs Mary Cameron, Sr., Mr. and Mrs Donald Cameron and baby, and Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Cameron or T1:- verton, were the guests on Sunday of Mr. Duncan and Miss Tena Living- stone. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Crawford and sons of Elmwood were visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hastic. The Y. P. S. held a very enjoyable Wiener roast on Monday evening. Games and a spelling match were en- joyed by all. Weiners, pumpkin pie and cake were served at the close of the evening’s fun. Mr. and Mrs. C. McClocklin of Zion visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell on Sunday. Mrs. William Campbell has been a sufl'erer from inflammation of the nerves of the eyes. We are pleased to report that she is improvmg. Mr. John Hastie from the west is, vis- iting his relatives here and with his aged father, Mr. T. R. Hastie Friday Rocky Saugeen (Our Own Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. William Fergusonand the farmer’s mother of Chicago ‘are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. L. McLean and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. Sheldrosn spent. a couple of days with friends around the Rocky. Mr. and Mrs. Neil McLean visited with Mr. 'and Mrs. Gillen Boyd, Glen- roadin recently. Glenmont (Our Own Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Bert Scott of Proton visited one day last week at the Weir home. Mr. and Mrs. Will Leith and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Calder. Assessor Reeves of ' Egremont made his yearly visit arouna this neighbor- hood lasfi week. Mr and Mrs. Thomas Weir, Mary and Margaret were visitors early in the week at Mr. Ed. Heards’ Proton. Mr. and Mrs. William Ramage of Priceville, Mr. Reg. and Miss Grace. spent an evening last week at Mr. Alf- red Tucker’s. evening in the school Friday evening of this week. Miss Minnie Ferguson is a patien‘t WWW? in the Durham Hospital at present where she had an operation for appen- dicitis. We are glad to know that she is recovering nicely. a A young‘salesman was seen to turn away from a prospective buyer or an electric washing machine, a disgusted look on his face. The “boss” immed- iately wanted to know wny. “She doesn’t want an electric wash- ing machine,” the young man replied, I explained in detail just how to Oper- ate it, turned on the current and showed her how it works, and finally she pointed to the hole in the bottom and asked: “ ‘What it that for?’ “ ‘To let the water out.’ I said. “ ‘Oh, then it doesn’t wash by elec- tricity, does it? You have to use water?’ ” “Don’t you know the difference." said the smart young lawyer, “between a horse and a donkey ?” “Aven’t seen yer ’usband about lately. What took ’im orf so sudden ?" f‘Seizure !” “Wot ? ‘eart ?” “Well, sir,” replied the witness, "I should never take you for a horse." “Nol P’leece !” Same Old Way 'VOL. 61â€"NO. 3202 CLARK METALS PLA? PREY T0 Fl Early Wednesday Morning Fin troyed Unoccupied Building About 3 o’clock Wednesday 11 of this week the building iorxne cupied by Clark Metals Liniiu later the Bassick Company.‘ moved to Listowel some mom] was discovered to be 011 fire. a1 pite the prompt response of J brigade with the chemical eng lowed by the fire engine ant reels, it was seen that thc 11 made such headw ax that littl was entertained of sax 111;, the ing. The building “as co gutted and nothing is 110“ s but the bare w.alls We und that all the machiners had 3 moved at the time the Bassi ‘ pany transferred their plant ; towel and the loss will be com the building alone and in thd borhood of $3..00000 We havhe directly informed that there xi insurance, the policy having some days ago and had not b newed. The origin of the firJ complete mystery. 3 The fire was first discovered I J. Moore and subsequently 1' Ernest Ashley. who is night w at the C. N. R.. and “as noti him only when .he ligh‘ s in tfl of the town n eat out and he roundhouse (.0 look inio the When first seen the fire was 1 to a small corner in the south'; When Mr. Ashley discovered he lost no time in rousing the but by the time the fire den arrived nothing could be done the building and the firemen most of their efforts in savir rounding buildings. in which tr successful. the building which was still owned by the cement blocks at the front. an addition of frame covered W1 vanized iron siding Once $11 was a hard fire to fight an speed so quickly that the three' hose turned on it had little efll The plant of the Bassick :3 The building had been un since the company moved out and as most or all of the had been removed the loss will cipally confined to the build' The town loses nothing by th after the original Clark Me pany went to the wall. the Company purchased the buil the town in order to take charter of the defunct compa town. of course. is a nea through the original Clar Company failing to pay up th guaranteed by the town. an will be a liability for some few SOUTHAMPTON VOT. IMPORTANT TO E Council May Decide to Subn to Ratepayersâ€"Ontario H3 cials Reviewed Situation L: Southampton will be th battleground between the H; the invading United States seeking to establish a privat ship power network around Vi Southampton. Port Elgin and Commissioner C. Alfred and T. J. Hannigan. Secretar Ontario Municipal Electric As visited the disputed power last week-end. and as a result conferences Southampton Tov cil. at its next meeting. will the issue of the submission citizens of a Hydro enabling The Council is said to be cent Hydro and there is th be little doubt that the pea have an opportunity to expr desires. Major J. C. Toinztc member of the Legislature I4 sor. is Southampton's Mayor Hydro believes the im'adim can interests. despite their of- local rights. have no legal in Southampton. And Hydra it can offer Southampton power at much more i‘avorat anyway. C. N. R. Tracks.â€"Causc of Unknown. Southampton. therefore. te: will become the key to the Bri situation. and a Hydro \icto: believed. will settle the issue county. Nothing can be done erton until the suit brough‘ the private power interests in Town Solicitor Otto E. Klei.‘ posed of in court. Mr. Klei the new company has not the sell power, and is even in ill< session of Walkerton streets. Upon his return to Toronw sioner Maguire reported the to be “quite satisfactory" power public ownership stam in our exchanges about Iarmc others losing poultry but therq very little of this kind of mu on around Durham that we ha street reports that on last Fri some thief broke into his poul and helped himself to four 0 ducks. Of late we have read Vb- â€"- v â€"â€"â€" .â€" of. It would be a good thing of these sneak thieves could I hended and brought before tr trate. We are sure he would 51 Presumptuous Motor! Angry Motorist: “Some of estrians walk along as if in the streets.” "Irate Pedestrian: “Yes. am you motorists drive around j you owned the car !” little consideration Mr. James G. Wilson of LOST DUCKS BY