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Thursday December 20, 1928 Carol: THE SBEPHERDS ‘Whfle Shepherds were watching the .Along came a young lad from fields .And with them he went to the manger bare 'To see Baby Jesus who was lying sage to earth? The “peace and good-will to men”. on. if you have room in your heart for THE KING Under the bounds of the deep, Over the heights of the world. In realms beyond the Star. Is the flag of the King unfurled. He gave his heart, for it was all he The King is the Lord of the : The Ruler 0! land and sea. His presence is everywhere. His love is the essence of gold. 01 myrrh and of incense sweet. Closer is he than breathing. And nearer than hands or feet. Ye who now do bleés the p06:- The shepherds knelt down for to worship Him Have you room in the inn of your heart tonight? Have you room while the “Star in the East" shines bright? For the little Stranger of lowly birth Who brought such a. wonderful mes- The outcast. though stained and Pure is the presence of Him Who was born on Christmas Day. In all our hearts and homes May His Spirit. abide, we pray. Where the snow Vlay dinted; Heat was in the very sod Which the saint had printed; In his Master’s steps he trod “Sire. the night grows darker now. And the wind blows stronger, Falls my heart I know not how. I can go no longer." “Mark my footsteps well, my page; Tread thou in them boldly; Thou shalt find the winter’s rage Freeze thy blood less coldly.” And one gave his cap; but the strange young lad ”Hither. Page. and stand by me 11 thou know'st it. telling; Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?" "Sire. he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain. Right against the forest fence By Saint Agnes' fountain." "Bring me flesh and bring me wine. Bring me pine-logs hither; Thou and I will see him dine When we bear them thither.” Page and monarch forth then went, Forth they went together; Through the rude wind's wild lament And the bitter weather. GOOD KING WENCESLAS Good King Wenceslas looked out. On the Feast of Stephen; When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even; Brightly shone the moon that night Though the frost was cruel. When a poor man came in sight Gath'ring winter fuel. Rev. Dr. Neale Traditional Carol His love is for you and me Come in 8; Chat Awhile â€"Ruth Raeburn. A CHRISTMAS THOUGHT At Home the a bell from his pouch the old, the air sure. Robbâ€"Philp: That the following accounts be paid: B. Shea. sheep kill- ed. $15.00; J. McBride. do $102.00; J. Hill. do $10.00; R. Irvin, do $15.00; N. Calder. do. $18.;00 J. McPhee. ser- vices as sheep inspector. $5. 00; J. Geddes. do. $3.;00 A. Ross. do. $2.;00 Chronicle Office. printing account. $187.67; pay sheet No. 11 for road improvement $272.02; Road Superin- tendent for services, $29.35: Reeve. postage and telephone account $3.12; Treasurer, postage and supplies. $13.; Treasurer. ‘2 year’s salary $175.00; Members of Council. attendance at meeting to date $15.00; R. Christie. use of room $2.00.â€"Carried. Hunterâ€"Mack: That the Financial Statement as presented be adopted and 150 copies printed for distribution.â€" Carried. A certificate from Mr. T. H. Dyer, Clerk of the Peace. was received cer- tifying that the local Selectors of Jur- ors had duly performed their duties and filed their report in due time. year ending October 31,1928 and the following cases of infectious diseases: mumps. l4; typhoid fever, 1, small pox, 32; chicken pox, 18; tuberculosis 6 from which 2 deaths occurred. The expenses of the Board had been $576.31. The annual report of Dr. T. H. Sheath, Medical Officer of Health, sheweth as follows: There have been 45 births and 20 deaths during the Deputy-Reeve Hunter presented and read the following motion: Moved by Mr. Philp, seconded by Mr. Robb that this Council desires to express their appreciation of the fair and efficient manner in which the Reeve has pre- sided over and directed the affairs of the Township during the year that is drawing to a close. Mr. Calder's courteous manner to every member Mackâ€"Philp: That the Treasurer be authorized to pay to the County Treasurer on or before December 31 the sum of $18,720. being the sum due as County rate for 1928; also the sum of $6484.12. being the amount due the different schools as Trustees Levy, together with the sum of $691.30 for debenture purposes when dueâ€"Car- ried. Hunterâ€"Mack: That the report of School Attendance Officer Adams be received and adopted and he receive $10. for his services.â€"Carried. Mackâ€"Robb: In reference to the claim of W. P. Ellis for a. refund of Taxes on $100 assessment for three years amounting to $11.86. the Council do not believe they are justified in taking any actionâ€"Carried. The Financial Statement was pre- sented to the Council by the Treas- Robbâ€"Philp: That the Reeve vacate the chair and Deputy-Reeve Hunter occupy the sameâ€"Carried. has been marked and his promptness in attention to the business of the Council has been particularly notice- able. thus tending to increase the harmony and good fellowship which has characterized the Council during the year. In being elected to the of- fice of Warden of the County you brought honor not only to yourself but to the Township which you represent. in which the Council desires to ex- press their hearty appreciation. We appreciate your courteous treatment and wish to extend to you our best wishes for a Happy New Year.â€"Car- V. Adams, school atendance officer, reported on the work he had per- formed during 1927-1928. bruised by the fall. Oh. then. you have room for 1:1ij Council met December 15th. Mem- 'bers all present. Minutes adopted. The Treasurer reported the receipt of $20.45 from Donald Watson for quarantine attenclance. _ Robbâ€"Philp: In reference to the communication from Mr. R. Nickle as to certain work preformed re South branch of drain No. 3. that the Clerk be instructed to write Mr. Nickle to the eflect that, according to the report of the Reeve of that year and also ac- cording to the Auditors’ Report the matter was settled for.-â€"Carried. ' Philpâ€"Robb: That the Reeve be authorized to sign Pay Sheet No. 11 for work preformed on roads.â€"Car- ried !. Egremont Council Hopkinsâ€"McCaslin: That Deputy- Reeve Magwood be authorized to visit family re notice from Mayor Arm- strong stating they were in destitute circumstances and to take any action he thinks necessaryâ€"Carried. Baileyâ€"McCaslin: That John Par- ker, Co. Treasurer, be paid $91.88. be- ing half cost of hospital fees of M. Campbell in the Durham hospital. Hopkinsâ€"McCaslin: That the sheep claims be paid to Charles Emke, four sheep. $53.00; Jacob Pfefl'er, 1 sheep. $14.00; Wilfred erght, inspecting, $3. â€"Carried. McCaslinâ€"Magwoodf That taxes on residence owned by Durham Cemetery 00.. be cancelled on collector's roll.â€" Carried. Baileyâ€"Magwood: That the taxes of Thomas Richard’s be struck off the rollâ€"Carried. McCaslinâ€"Bailey: That Treasurer be authorized to collect balance of taxes of 1928.â€"Carried. Hopkinsâ€"Magwood: That the finan- cial statement for the year 1929 shall contain: Minutes of meetings; State- ment of receipts and expendiures from Nov. 15, 1928 to Nov. 15, 1929, includ- ing an itemized statement of pay sheets and total amount received in each patrol division; Reports of Med- ical officer of Health to each School Section and his general summary of conditions in township. The following accounts were paid: Dr. J. L. Smith. attending provincial convention $25.00; Dr. J. L. Smith. sal- ary $150.00; C. C. Middlebro, solicitor, $9.; A. J. McDonald, school $6.; A. C. McDonald, school attendance oflicer $4.; Louis Unruh, wood $6.75; Eli Jones axe handle 65c; World, stationery $16.12; D. Donnelly, phone $2.20; Clerk, preparing pay sheet $4.; Treasurer, do. $4.; Clerk, express, postage, phone, $15.20; Treasurer, post.. ex. stamps, $21.; J. W. Emke, Hydro, $265.; Royal Bank, interest on loans $88.65; John Parker. county levy $15680; Council meeting. $15.. Wilfred Wright reported C. Emkc: and J. Pfeffer having sheep killed by doga Magwoodâ€"Ho‘pkins: That Reeve Hunt, Charles Bailey and Superinten- dent be a committee to investigate re- ports re townline B. and S.â€"-Carried. Magwoodâ€"Hopkins: That all ac- counts as passed, including Superin- tendent’s voucher No. 8 be paidâ€"Car- ried. W. S. Hunter. secretary Durham Cemetery 00.. re taxes on residence. W. G. McLellan. Ingot Iron 00.. letter of appreciation for business during year. Letter from Mayor of Hanover re a family formerly residing in town. John Parker, county treasurer, re payment of hospital fees of M. Camp- bell. Bentmck Councnl December 15. 1928. Council met as per statute on above date. The members all present. The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. U. S. Commercial Adjustment Co. notified Reeve Hunt re claim of Dr. Campbell. for services on an indigent patient. No action taken. Counlil adjourned. First meeting of Council for 1929 shall be held on Mon- day. the 7th day of January at 11 o'- The Road Superintendent, Mr. T. Turnbull presented Voucher No. 11 for road improvements amounting to the sum of $1276.60. Glenelg Councnl Met at Township hall on December 15th, with all members present. Min- uter: read and adopted. Whitmoreâ€"éMcKechnie: That the report of Road Supt. for road im- provements as per voucher No. 11 be adopted and payment made accord- ingly.â€"Carried. clock. i‘fie follownig accounts were order- ed paid: A“ ‘- ried unanimously. The Reeve in a short address thanked the members of the Council for their resolution and also for the assistance given so heartily by every member and the officials during the yeat. The members' of Council and offic- ials spoke briefly. Council. then rose. â€"J. H. CHITTICK. Clerk. â€"DAVID ALLAN, Clerk. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE $1003.14 1045.06 1056.52 504.19 1006.48 Blackâ€"McKechnie: That we accept William Willis’ offer of $10.00 for the timber in old McNab bridgeâ€"Carried. Blackâ€"Boyd: That the \Treasurer accept from the Glenelg Municipal Telephone system the sum of $202.93, amount of loans and interest and reg- istering four by-laws. Council adjourned sine die. H. H. MacDONALD, Clerk. FORM I A British History G. Grant 92, J. Grant 86, B. Brown 85, N. Allan 82, G. Falconer 82, S. Hop- kins 81, A. Kress 80, E. Ledingham 80, E. Goodchild 77, A. Greenwood 77, A. Campbell 75, M. Storrey 75, W. Kent 73, M. Anderson 71, L. Brigham 68, D. MacArthur 67, R. Vollett 47. Class average 76.35. FORM I B G. Saunders 100, M. Moore 98, D. Knight 96, M. Matthews 92, R. Law- rence 92, C. McGirr 91, B. Whitmore 89, O. MacDonald 88, C. Wilson 88, R. Willis 86, J. Lauder 85, H. Young 82, I. Henderson 81, A. Walker 80. B. Mc- Kechnie 80, E. Falkingham 79, 0. Mc- Cracken 77, F. MacGillivray 73, P. Watson 71, F. Meloshe 70, M. Picken Class average 80.28 per cent. FORM 11 Grammar M. Sharpe 82, M. Lelth 80, J. Fal- coner 75, M. COrlett 72, M. McEachern 69, J. Clark 68, E. Tucker 66, N. Kelsey 65, G. Hapkins 63, W. Mighton 62, T. Mllligan 60, A. Hargrave 59 L. Jacques 59, J. McRonald 59, R. Renwick 58. A. Adlam 57, M. Storrey 51, 1. Wm- ley 51, F. Murdock 50, O. Noble 49, V. Armstrong 47, J. Henderson 44, W. Middleton 44, W. Thompson 39, M. Watson 38, I. Jamieson 38, E. Little- johns 27. B. Jamieson 22. Average 55.5. Whitmoreâ€"Black: That account of County Treasurer for maintenance and attendance on A. Calder in Dur- ham Red Cross Memorial Hospital for 29 days at $1.75 per day be paid, 1/.- cost. amount $25.38.â€"Carried. Whitmoreâ€"McKechnie: That the Glenelg Municipal Telephone system be paid amount. of Maintenance tax for 1928 as follows, Glenelg share. 62 subscribers at $7.50 each $465.00; Holland Share, 4 subscribers. at $7.50, $30.00; Total $495.00.â€"Carried. Boydâ€"Black: That Messrs. W. N. Whitmore and James Ledingham be appointed school attendance officers for 1929 at a salary of $10.00 each.â€" Carried. FORM 11 Geometry Lawrence Hopkins 86. Marguerite Corlett 64. Grace Hopkins 55, Arthur Adlam 54, Jack Schutz 53. James Mc- Ronald 50. Mabel Sharp 48. Norma Kelsey 48. Margaret Leith 43, Myrtle Watson 41. Orval Noble 41. Elmer Tucker 38. Thomas Milligan 36, Eola Littlejohns 36. Violet Armstrong 35, Robert Renwick 32, Inez Twamley 30, James Henderson 30, Mae MacEachern 30. Fred Murdock 27. Roy Hargrave 26, Wilbur Mighton 21. Margaret, Storrey 13, Josie Falconer 11, Louise Jacques 10. Jean Clark 10. Average 37.23. FORM 111 Latin Composition D. Pickering 84, D. Smith 73, M. Noble 72, G. Glass 71, G. McCrae 67, N. Lowe 63, Jean Renwick 62, C. Tray- nor 60, G. Noble 60, E. Baird 58, M. Moffat 57, N. McIntyre 56, A. McEach- DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION RESULTS Durham Public 134.34 Markdale Public 278.12 Markdale High 190.05 Separate Nof 3 December 5th to December 14 Sunday night after church The Evening Rate after 8.30 is very low. “Every Bell T4 Long Distance is wonderful for keeping family ties strong. It is so simple, so inexpensive, to call distant friends for a few minutes’ chat. And how welcome is the sound of their voices! Do you call friends by Long Distance ? Both the Henderson boys are far away from the old home. But Sunday is still a very special day for Father and Mother, for every Sunday night after church the tele- phone bell rings and the old folks know that one of the boys is calling them from the distant city. Harry calls one week, and Fred ' the next. NO. 801.21 311589.65 278.12 190.05 753.95 801 .21 F. Bailey 75, R. Mci'adden 75, s. MacLean 65, N. Gagnon 62, B. Mur- dock 62, R. Adlam 58, V. Mountain J. D. McAulifle 73, Eleanor Marshall 71, Donald Young 66. Myrtle Mortley 56, Dorothy Ritchie 55, Mary Beaton 54, Florence McDonald 35. Average 58.6. net: 44, D. Ritchie 40, E. Harding 40. H. Wilson 39. V. McLean 38, K. Wilson 37.- M. McFadden 32, D. Firth 20. Latin Composition R. McFadden 86, F. Bailey 70, G‘ McCulloch 64, M. Brown 56. R. Adlam 54, S. McLean 52. I. Milne 20. Average 53. Average 64.28. Average 5'1. FORM IV 1 radio you? want and now that it: can aflord it.” S had last nliatenin toour da"10 â€"- the new A.__ . F_.l c_radio for a daughter. Adlam 51. Average 61. [N MEMORIAL! Woodcockâ€"In loving memory of my sister. Lillian May Macdonald. wife of Leslie J. Woodcock who departed this life Friday. December 23. 1927. in her twenty-fourth year. In memory a daily thought. In heart a silent sorrow. $033!“!de PAGE 3. Sister Lynn. 16,