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On New Year‘s eve the Priceville Presbyterian Young People’s Guild entertained the Young People’s Guild of the church who were home for the holidays. Rev. J. Corry presided and in a few words welcomed all to the en- tertainment. The following program was contributed: reading. Miss Esther McLean; music by Miss A. M. McLean and Mr. Innis McLean; reading by Miss Sadie Carson; skit “Samba and Rastus“ by Messrs. A. and C. Hincks; reading. Miss Beth Hincks: comic reading by Mr. W. McKenzie; song. Miss H. McVicar: Irish jokes. Mr. Neil-‘ burt McKenzie; music. Miss A. M. Mc-l Lean and Mr. Innis McLean: reading, by Mrs. A. Hincks; reading. Mr. Mur-; ray Nichol. Lunch was served and a. very enjoyable evening was brought to} a close. The next meeting of the Guild; will be held on Wednesday evening! January 9th. when the election of of-i ficers for the year 1929 will take p1ace.l Mrs. A. MacLachlan. we are glad to report is improved. ._ Mr. N. R. Shortreed. Manager of the Bank of Commerce, Keswick, returns to his duty the first of the week after being laid ofl' for a month owing to his recent. operation. Mr. Ed. Wright spent the week-end We welcome Mr. Cook and Miss Barret to our village. Miss Anna Mary MacLean spent the week-end at her home. at. his home at Salem. Mr. Jim McLeod, Tilbury. visited with Priceville friends recently. Miss Lottie Whitaker of Flesherton spent the week-end at her home here. The stormy week-end made the church attendance small on Sunday. Mr. Colin McMillan arrived home from the West at his father’ s Mr. Donald McMillan, South Line. This Monday morning is very stormy and it, will be hard to get out to vote. Mr. William McMillian spent New .Yean; at Mr. Frank Reilly’s. Mr. Innis McLean is home ‘from Toronto after spending some time Miss Beth Hincks spent the week- end with her friend, Miss Jewel Mc- Mr. Donald Black of New York spent a week visiting his sister, Mrs. Angus Mr. David Hincks ’ spent a few days visiting friends in Egremont last week. The teachers and pupils have all got back to work again, after the pleasant holiday they had. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McRae and am or Bridgeburg returned home after spending the Christmas season here. Mr. Jim McLeod is visiting his bro- ther and sister, Mrs. Neil Cameron. Mr. John Ferguson and sister Sarah spent Christmas week visiting friends} in Toronto. There are a number of people sick: with the flu but we hope to see them out and around soon again. Miss Esther McLean visited recently at Mr. A. L. Hinck’s. We were very sorry to hear of Dr. Milne leaving this place and going to PAGE 8. mrned. home from Toronto Saturday after spending two weeks there. Miss Mildred Scott of Toronto spent a few days visiting at Mr. H. R. Mc- went We extend sympathy to the parents. brothers and sister of the late Nelson Adams. who died Saturday of pneu- monia following the flu. The grim :eaper is no respecter of persons. Last week we made mention of an aged person, Mr. C. McKinnon. who passed away after a short illness. This week it is a bright young life that i; taken. In motoring home from Toronto on Saturday evening, Rev. Mr. Graham was obliged to leave his car on the road near the highway a mile and a half from here and walk the rest of the way. The storm made the road impassible. Mr. Bert Eccles returned from Lon- don on Saturday evening on account of the death of his nephew, Nelson Adams. There was no service in the United church on Sunday owing to the epi: demic of flu. Service in the Presby- terian church was held in the morning but not in the evening. Mrs. William Brown and Miss Aida Manary spent Monday and Tuesday with friends in Durham. Rev. Mr. Graham spent last week with friends in Toronto. Our school is not opening until January 14th, owing to the epidemic of flu. The rink is now ready for skating and hockey. Mr. Peter Fiddler has charge again this year. Miss J. Ritchie of Durham, who came down to help nurse her niece, Mrs. McGuire and family, has also been laid up with the flu. (Our Own Correspondent) Miss A. Dunn of Durham spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Pinkerton. Mr. John D. Main and son, Mr. Clin- ton Main of Waterford visited friends in Holstein and vicinity last week. Rev. J. Corry went to Orangeville on Tuesday morning to attend meet- ing of Presbytery. service. There were over 70 present which goes to show that the good old days of the past when fathers and mothers gathered for a Watchnight service are not past. Mr. A. McCuaig, Sr., is confined to bed and is feeling very poorly at time of writing. The watchnight service in McKin- non Hall was well attended, not- withstanding the great amount of sickâ€" ness. The service was conducted by Rev. J. Corry who gave an address entitled “The handwriting on the wall.” Everyone present enjoyed the Mrs. McLaughlin is not showing much sign of recovery. The whole community regrets her continued 111- very enjoyable afternoon on Wednes- day with Mr. and Mrs. A. Hincks. A1- terwards the company had a sleigh ride to the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. McLaughlin and spent the evening in r. friendly visit. We regret to hear that Mrs. John Aldcom is unable to be out of bed at time of writing. Han were poorly attended last Sabbath due to the inclement weather also the ton Park church last Sabbath owing to the great amount of sickness in the community and the weather being so councillors 1 this year Holstein for Egremont acclamation all ex- The different numbers on the pro- gramme were very interesting and. well rendered. each child from the tiniest beginner to the adult classes taking part. The musical part of the programme consisted of 3 choruses by the school and solos by Mrs. J. F. MacLean and Miss Elsie Boyce. A humorous dialogue. “Waiting on the Train". by senior boys and girls was well given. The pantomime “Silent oMoOnQnWfimoooofiOQnQnQocQooQooQu.-o.o0.00.0... .‘n....n.n .00." The Sunday School of the Baptist church held their annual Christmas concert on Christmas eve. The wea- ther was ideal and a splendid crowd tatended. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Donnely. Mr. and Mrs. James Langrill and daugh- ter, Durham, Mr. and Mrs. Allan and family, were New Year’s visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Spence Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Porter attended a euchre party and dance at Mr. Whitmore's Durham, New Year's nigh; Mr. and Mrs. James Sumpton visited their many friends in this section over the holiday. 4 Mrs. William Brown was a welcome visitor in the neighborhood last Quite a number in this section are and have been laid up with the flu. Almost every day fresh victims are added to the great majority of suf- ferers until we wonder who will be fortunate enough to escape. Mrs. S. Vickers, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Derby of Hampden, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Green, Paisley,last week. Miss Lolitta Mighton, a student of Toronto business college and Mr. Gerald Brunt, student of McMaster University, Toronto, spent the holiday with their parents here. Miss McQuarrie and pupils deserve the highest praise for their after- noon’s entertainment. Lunch was served at the close. box and pencils. The teacher was also remembered by her pupils with various gifts and a wen worded address read by Erma Mighton and gifts presented by Albert Bieman showing the sentiments of love and respect the pupils had for their teach- then teacher. The school house was nicely decorated for the occasion. Mr. John McDonald was chosen by the pupils to act as chairman. The pro- gramme consisted of choruses, dialog- ues and recitations. At the close of the programme ‘ Santa Claus arrived and distributed the numerous gifts each pupil had to give a gift to the name they drew. The teacher also gave each pupil a useful gift, pencil (Our Own Correspondent) Intended for last week.) S. S. No. 6 held their school concert on Friday afternoon and was well at- tended showing the interest of the section in- the work of the pupils and majority of 65. The Council for 1929 is as follows: Reeve, William Hunter; Deputy Reeve, James Mack; Council- lors, W. J. Phllp, Erwin Robb and Neil Mel-Sachem. cept the reeve. The contest was be- tween John A. Ferguson and William Mulock THE DURHAM CHRONICLE Miss Smith of Listowel returned to take charge of the school here, but the school is closed and she is on a holiday. Mr. George Haw is very busy these days as he is the man that sees that the farmers are supplied with chop. Today is election in Proton town- ship and there will be a small vote cast as a good many people are on the sick list. The flu has been taking its usual rounds here and nearly every one in most of the families were down with it at once. Dr. Sneath of Dromore was a. very busy man attending to the sick both day and night. The. M. O. H. closed the Swinton Park school till Monday the 7th. Swinton Park (Our Own Correspondent) We had our January thaw on Sat- urday night, but it soon caught a bad cold and was real wintry on Sunday and a lot of bare ground is showing up so sleighing is very poor. ‘passages were chosen by the Pastor. Miss Nora, Walker repeated 482 verses of scripture. Others who received this fspecial prize were George Brown, Gor- [don MacLean, Erma Mighton, and .Donald Walker. . In all over 90 pre- gsents were given and a bag of candy 'with each. The Superintendent also treated the large gathering to candy sticks and thanked the teachers and officers of the Sunday school and the parents and children for their co-op- eration during the year and requested tcontinued co-operation during 1929. All singing “God Save the King” closed a most enjoyable entertainment. The regular meeting of the Y. P. U. was held Thursday evening. The meeting was under the leadership of Mr. Elton Adlam and Mrs. Sarah Mc- ?Lean. Meeting opened by singing of hymn and prayer by the pastor. The scripture lesson was read by Miss Nora ; Walker followed by the minutes of the} last meeting by the secretary, Miss Lenora Reay. Miss Catherine Mac- Lean gave a fine paper ' on “Great Things” which was much enjoyed, also an interesting reading by Mr. Clifford Adlam and a recitation by Master Gordon MacLean. The meeting was closed by all repeating the Lord’s Prayer in unison. A contest was en- joyed at the close of the programme. Groups were formed and eight lines of poetry was made up by each group on any subject chosen. The captain of each group read the verses. l Nigh ” by five young ladies showed the training given by Miss MacQuarrie, our public school teacher and was followed by the same girls with little Bernice Wise and Phyllis MacGregor in a tableau entitled “Christmas Star”. An impressive Christmas pag- eant entitled “Bethlehem” at the close was well presented. Rev. H. Cricking- ton, the pastor, was chairman of the evening and as well at the close gave 12 special prizes \ from himself for regular attendance, to the following: Edna Porter, James Porter, Bobbie Mighton, Gordon MacLean, John Mac- Lean, Bessie Adlam, Ulva MacDonald, Loletta Mighton, Sarah MacLean and George Brown. Also five special prizes were given by Superintendent Mc- Donald from the Sunday School to one boy or girl in each class for repeating- by memory verses of scripture. These that you are one grand husband through and through? Who’s the best girl you ever knew? Your little bright? Your little wife. Who cooks to tempt your appetite? Your little wife. Who tells her women friends Mr. E. Ferguson of Toronto was a visitor here for a week. He has a big notion of starting farming again. duties at Berkeley, having spent the last two weeks here attending to the farm duties for Mr. J. H. Richardson. Mrs. R. J. McNaulty spent last week visiting friends at Dromore. 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Who looks at you, her brown eyes clear, and, snuggling to you, extra near. says: “This is pay day, isn’t it, dear?” Your little wife. A IVERSATILE ENTERTAINEB Durham, Ontario majority, as while it; w there was every likelir last year‘s councillors the wayside, it was 11‘ the broom was to swe old members into the Four New Fa‘ On 192‘. Monday’s voting for Durham Council table year resulted in no new members being re‘ Elections. like some are very funny. You ca: times just how the axe 1 and the vote Monday {a tility of any attempt t4 result in a contest of d year’s Council was what considered quite an 4 Around town little or u been heard against th' on nomination night had any bad things to s Evidently the people' to have a few new one object in view set out was no issue this year. ‘ the paving of our fr before the people and] the big questions to d mer. but to date we ha who is oppenly agauq providing it can be (1' reasonablx. Exen wit] available at present, 1 against paving. Withl which the contestants only solution for the V1 the people wanted 3 ch: A Stormy I] Voting day for 1929 stormy a one as we 1 All day long the storm ing up fer a few minuu return with increased wonder is that such a polled a". all. Whitmore. R. Hunter. W. S McLean. P. J. Sboneouse. B. Noble. Ab. Howell. C. Noble. A. D. Henderson. T. McLean. R. Murdock. H. VOL. 62.â€"No. Following is the s‘. contestants by wards. six elected: and as n dividing derson. I to have southern out. A curious result of j that with the excepti Noble there is no repl the Council south of ti and as Mr. Noble lives I dividing line. the can derson. Murdock and to have so split up th southern part of the toy But this style on M seemed to ‘ rather that pened to n The 1929 Mayorâ€".1 Reeveâ€"A Councilâ€"â€" P. J. McLe C. Howell GRANDSON OF LAI’E PASSES AT The death occurred Thombury of a gran: Secord. famous heroine 1812-14. in the person < Carthew. well-known b: brief illness. He was of the late Mr. and Mr thew and was born in his father was for som or of customs. His m< second youngest dang Seoord. Deceased was partner of Hon. H. B. of Listowel. and had t Thornbury about eight survived by his widow, and two sons. In an old VirginiaL a weather-beaten t WHY MALNI’TI Undernourishmem 11 many causes: impr enough to eat. lack of outdoor play. lack of in shine, overexertion dm work and too strenw physical defects such diseased tonsils or adt child is underweight. watch him up all a] Whitmore Headed th. Stormy Day for Ballc Only Fifty Percent Exercised Franchise On the other than for to reside 1929 Con LS kind Monday > vote fc was quite a ran day and :e for the for which dc in. Iouncil xvi N. Murd< of North acc vot: 50 54 52 45 90 45 31 24 1 1