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DURH AM CHRONICLE Circulation for 12 months 1,400“: Priceâ€"66.1)” 0013?: $2.1)er00 inadvance,totheUn1tedStates$2.50 peryearinadvanee. Advertisements ordered for insertion “until forbidden” and those sent witn- out written instructions, will appear until written orders are received ror their discontinuance. FRANK IRWIN, Editor and Pr0prietor. Whosoever is afraid of submit- ting any question. civil or religious, to the test of free discussion. is more in love with his own opinion than with the truth.â€"WATSON. With the opinions of citizens or newspapers regarding the efficiency of Liquor Control over the Ontario Tem- perance Act we have no fault. Every- one has a right to his own opinion. But when it comes to the question as to whether or not the Dominion Gov- ernment should enlist an army of of- ficials to assist those of the United States in keeping liquor out of that country. we most emphatically believe that it is up to the law enforcement officers of the United States to see to it that their laws are not broken. A good many people treat the liquor question Irom the standpoint of morality. They claim that they are their brother‘s keeper. and as such it is up to them to see that he does no- thing wrong. There are people who honestly believe that the man who takes a drink is a sinner, a moral de- generate. and what not. Governments take an entirely different view. other law violations. is merely break- ing one of the many laws of the coun- try. In a country where there are no prohibitory liquor laws it is perfectly all right to sell liquor. Where prohib- itory liquor laws have been enacted the situation is reversed. If the United States wishes to en- force prohibition. and prohibition is contrary to the laws of Canada. then it is the duty of the United States to see to it that her laws are not broken. There are a few newspapers and many private citizens in this country who think that the Canadian Govern- ment is not doing the proper thing when it refuses or neglects to help the authorities of the United States intheir efforts to bring to an end the running of booze into the latter country in de- fiance of the Volstead Act. From the standpoint of the Govern- ment 9. law is a law. It is no greater an offense to engage in rum-running than it is in burglary. A citizen who think for themselves, and even those who cry out against this apparent sin of the Canadian Government at Ottawa know that they are asking of the Government something that is not country illegally. To date nobody has heard of any movement on the part of Congrss to help Canadian officials in their at- tempt to curtail the illegal entry of United States manufactured goods into this country. That is the duty of the Canadian officials. By the same token it is the duty of the United States officials to see that the laws of their comtry are complied with. This stereotyped cry of “violating the laws of a friendly nation" simply will not down with citizens who really If the Canadian Government is to be expected to see that liquor is not sent to the United States. then it should be the duty of the United States to see that such commodities as cigarettes. United States manufac- tured goods and an other wares which are prohibited by Canadian law to enter Canada unless a certain duty is PAGE 4. WORKING FOR THE U. S. A. Thursday, January 17, have no doubt that such people aresincereintheh'eflortstoadvance the progress of prohibition, but in our Opinion they are woefully ignorant of the fact that Governments think they have done very wen when they run their own country and leave the run- ning of others to those who have been elected for that purpose. Oh! the beautiful, beautflul snow! How it’s glistening crystals glow! With its whiteness. And its bright’nss. Covering all the earth below. This task how gladly we’d avoid; It breaks our heart to be employed In spoiling Na- Ture’ 5 great white way; This job we ’ve never yet enjoyed. To those base minds who cannot see In snowdrifts signs of Natur’s glee, I hereby state I’ll delegate The work that 'so depresses me. To clear my path’s no sinecureâ€" It's four feet deep in snow, I’m sure. The coal man smiles to hear the wind Go whistling through the trees, To see the swirling snow pile up, To see the waters freeze. To see each person wrapped in furs, To hear a cough or sneeze, Will bring from him triumphant grinâ€" Financial gain he sees. The music that he loves to hear, The tune that’s bound to please, Is the rumble of the furnace when It’s hunger we appease. The most enchanting paintingâ€"so His artist mind agreesâ€" Is Jack Frost’s sketch on window pane Of ferns and palms and trees. To see the head of every home Worn out with fending fires, To fill back yards with ash piles, Seems chief of his desires. We do not find much fault in this Nor wish him any harm, But hope the coal man’s future home Old Nick will keep quite warm. One of the greatest pictures ever shown in Durham. See “Sorrell and Son”, January 17, 18 and 19 at Star Theatre. One day a gentleman who was very ugly and hairy called to see a friend, and found only the little daughter in the drawing room. He tried to engage her in conversa- tion, but she would not answer until at length, he said: “Perhaps, my dear, you don’t know who I am?” The well-wined young man was vainly endeavoring to light a cigarette. “Can’ unnerstan’ what ’smatter with this match.” he said, “it struck a’right las’ time.” “Oh. yes, I do,” she replied. “I gave you a bun at the zoo last Sundayâ€" and, you naughty man, you hadn’t any clothes on.” Miss Nora Saltry, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Barr, of Milver- ton. was married to Mr. Melbourne Oliver Wolfram. son of Lent-Colonel and Mrs. J. F. Wolfram, of Colbourne, in Christ Church, Milverton, on Sat- frock of pink georgette and carrying a basket of rose petals which she strewed in the path of the bride. The wedding music was played by was Mable E. Roe. and the bride was given in marriage by her father. She was gowned in white tafleta in period style with Chantilly lace. Her veil was of hand-embroidered Brussels lace, ar- ranged in cape style with orange blos- soms and she carried a large bouquet of American Beauty roses and bridal wreath. During the signing of the register, Miss Winnifred Blyth or Varney sang. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, and Mrs. Barr. mother of the bride. receim .‘. in a gown of black out velvet and Mrs. Wolfram was in navy blue bouquet of roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mr. Charles Barr and Mrs. Charla McCracken, both of Rochester N.Y.. groom left for a short honeymoon, the bride travelling in a tailored dress of green crepe with green hat. On their return they will reside at 2053 Met- calfs Street. Montreal. calfe Street. Montreal. The bride was a former well-known teacher at Varney school a few years ago and many friends here join in wishing the young couple much hap- piness and prosperity. There is one thing Death cannot sever Love and remembrance which last IN MEMORIAM Gilesâ€"In loving memory of James Ronald Giles, who departed this life January 17, 1925. THE BEAUTIFUL? SNOW THE JOVIAL COAL MAN WOLFRAINâ€"BABR HYMENEAL -Wife. winter in the Shelbume district. Sur- ‘viving are her husband, John Firth, a passed away after a week’s illness from pneumonia. Mrs. Firth was about 40yearsofageandbeforehermar- riage was Miss Margaret Moore. A sad feature is the fact that her mother died _only ten days ago from influenza. Mr. Firth isason ofthe late George Firth of Riverview, and Mrs. Firth, now residing at Grand Valley. He is a relative of the well-known Firth families, and his mother is a sister of Mr. George Ritchie of Glen- elg. The news of the death of Mrs. Frank Lenahan in Toronto on Friday of last week came as a great shock to many of her old friends here, as this was the first knowldge they had of anything serious. She had been ill for some time, we learn, from an attack of the influenza, which brought on pneumon- ia, the immediate cause of death. The late Mrs. Lenahan was, before her marriage, Miss Catherine Shewell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Shewell, former well-known res- idents of this town. She was up- wards of 60 years of age. She was, we understand, born in Domoch, but had lived the greater part of her life in this town. About 35 years ago she was married to Mr. Lenahan, who, with a son, Nor- man, survives. She was the last of her family, at one time active in the business life of Durham, the father conducting an undertaking parlor, which was afterwards continued by his son, and later by Shewell Len- ahan. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lenahan continued to re- side in Durham up to about ten years ago when they disposed of their in- terests here and moved to Toronto, the former engaging in the real estate business in that city. The late Mrs. Lenahan was a wo- man much beloved by a wide circle of friends in Durham and vicinity. She was a good woman and neighbor, sympathetic with those in trouble, and her whole life was one that might well be copied by many. Though a re- sident of Toronto for the past ten years, her heart always remained in Durham and vicinity amid the scenes of her younger years. Since going to Toronto her life has been a troubled one and her passing will be a release from some years of suffering. Never of a robust physique, she had been more or less a sufferer for a good many years and when taken 'down some time previous to her death her vitality’was not sufficient to withstand the shock of her illness. The late Mrs. Lenahan resided for a number of years at 252 St. Clarens Avenue, but at the time of her death was living at 915 Lansdowne Avenue. The remains were taken to the Mc- Cabe Funeral Residence on Bloor street, where they remained until 6 o’clock Monday morning, when they were taken to St. Anthony’s church where requiem high mass- was sung. Arriving in Durham Monday after- noon, the body was laid to rest in the R. C. cemetery on the banks of the Saugeen beside those of her parents and other members of the (amily, the services being conducted by Rev. Father Ryan of Mount Forest. The body was accompanied here by Mr. Lenahan and son, Norman, who re- turned to Toronto later in the after- noon. We sincerely regret the passing of our old friend and know that we are but expressing the sentiments of those whg knew her best when we say that her death was a happy release from a life whose last few years were laden with intense suffering. MRS. JAMES McILVBIDE Word was received here Sunday of the death at Saskatchewan Landing, Sask., on Saturday, of Mrs. James McIlvride. a well-known and highly respected resident of the Township of Egremont for many years. No details have arrived as to the cause of death, but as nothing had been heard by re- latives here of her illness, it is thought that her death must have been due to a sudden heart attack or something of other daughter, Mrs. Donald McPhee of Mount Forest. The remains arrived in Durham last night and were taken to the home of her niece, Mrs. Norman Schenk, near the aeoeased’s old home, from where a similar nature. The late Mrs. McIlvride was before her marriage, Miss Isabel Peter, a sister of Messrs. George and James Peter of Normanby. Practically her whole life had been ,spent in this vi- Mr. James McIlvride, who died some seven or eight years ago, and after his death she took up residence at Or- chard. Previous to this Mr. and Mrs. McIlvride had lived on the farm now occupied by Mr. Matthew Barber. About eighteen months ago Mrs. McIlvride left for the West to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Hugh McCrie at Saskatchewan Landing, and it was at the home of her daughter that she pssed away. Besides Mrs. Mc- Crie the deceased is survived by an- MRS; JOHN FIRTH Word has been received in town 0; 1e death at her home at Shelburne OBITUARY THE DURHAM‘vCHRONICLE (Thursday), interment being made in the family plot in Maplewood cemet- person cf Mrs. James Smith. The de- ceased had attained the great age of only three days from pneumonia. Pre- vious to this she had enjoyed fairly good health. Mrs. Smith was born in Scotland and came to Canada with her parents when only eight years of age, living the greater part of her life in Ben- tinck Township. Over 60 years ago she was married to the late James Smith, who died 20 years ago, and all their married life was spent in Ben- tinck. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Smith came to Durham to live with her sons, Jacob and James, and when they left here some ten years ago she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Weber, in Hanover. Four years ago they took up their DIES. JAMS SMTH An old and respected resident of Bentinck passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Weber. Allan Park. on Tuesday night in the residence at Allan Park. Surviving are three daughters and four sons: Mrs. Weber, at whose home she died; Elizabeth, Allan Park; Mackie and Katherine in Colorado; Jacob at Stratford; John and Alex. in Detroit, and William in Winnipeg. A son and two daughters are deceased. The funeral is being held this after- noon to Durham 'cemetery, the ser- vices at the house and grave being taken by Rev. B. D. Armstrong of Durham Presbyterian church. QUEEN ST. SUNDAY SERVICES The Rev. B. D. Armstrong, pastor of the Presbyterian church here, will occupy the pulpit of the Queen Street United church Sunday morning next, the service commencing at 10 am. The evening service will be withdrawn. BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL The annual meeting of the Durham Baptist church was held in the church Tuesday evening of this week. The meeting commenced with a congrega- tional supper in the Sunday school room at 6:30, after which all adjourn- ed to the auditorium for the business session. The Women’s Missionary Society of Knox United church met on Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Thos. McGirr for their first meeting of the New Year. The weather was not the kind that would induce people to leave their warm firesides for a plea- sure trip in the open air. None of the country members were present owing to the storm, and several other mem- bers were shut-ins with heavy colds. Notwithstanding these various dim- culties a goodly number were present and an instructive and interesting meeting was held. The president, Mrs. J. Mather. pre- sided and called for some of the an- nual reports not given at previous This year’s meeting was a most har- monious one and the various reports presented showed progress in every branch of the work of the church. The congregation is to be congratu- lated in having passed a successful year. Following is a list of the officers elected: Deaconsâ€"W. Moffet, A. Holmes, J. Ritchie, T. McNiece, W. Erwin. Clerk, W. Erwin; Treasurer A. Holmes; Fin- ancial Secretary, Miss Moffet; Finance Committee. T. McNiece (Chairman), J. Ritchie, W. Erwin, F. Havens; Or- ganist, Miss E. Redford; Assistant Organist, Mrs. W. Thompson; Choir Leader, Mrs. (Rev.) Spencer. urer each gave a very encouraging summary of the work during the past year. The subject for study was taken from the annual report of the W. M. S. of the United church of Canada and every branch of the home mission work was reviewed. Mrs. '1‘. Allan and Miss I. .C. McGirr took part in the devotional exercises. Mrs. Arthur McDonald read an in- spiring article on Stewardship. Miss Margaret Hunter presided at the organ. A pleasant social hour was spent at the close of the meeting. spoke on “The Call to Confession” in the Presbyterian church on Tuwday night and Rev. E. Hayes on “The Call WEEK OF PRAYER At all the meetings of the week of prayer the collections are taken for the Bible Society so it was fitting that one evening should be given over to a special spaker from that society. The tian people together. All churches are dependent upon and in fact could not carry on their missionary work without this society. Last year there were ten million copies of the Bible printed in 600 languages. Fifteen of these were new languages that never before had the Bible in print. The speaker would like if all Christians would catch the immense vision of the opportunity given to spread the gospel throughout the world. The services have a larger attend- and in a most impressive manner told of the work that has been accomplish- ed and of the great task yet to be done. There is nothing to compare with the Bible Society to draw Chris- KNOX W. M. S. Mrs. (Rev) Armstrong presided. The meeting Opened with prayer of invocaâ€" tion in unison. Hymn 170 was sung. Mrs. Armstrong then gave a fine talg on the power of ‘prayer. Hymn 556 was sung. Mrs. G. L. Sharp read the scripture lesson from Deuteronomy the A church that tries to exist without prayer is like a man who tries to exist “vvwaD -â€"v â€""vâ€" "_ 7 Come and join with us in worship and prayer next Sabbath. Services at 11 am. and 7:30 pm. Sabbath school at 10 o’clock. as good as could be expected consid- erima.r the weather and the great ture lession from Colossians, the tmra chapter. Hymn 707 was sung and Miss Mary Calder gave dress on “I ___j__.-" the_ “Stewardship Within the WW“ Hymn 303 was sung closed with the belle. and the meetins diction in unison. ering the weather and amount of sickness around. Service next Sabbath at 2 :30; let us have a good attendance. We regret hope and pray that the sickness has passed away and everyone will be back in their place next Sabbath. The annual reports for the past year were received and adopted. It was decided that the Auxiliary hold a snow-shoe party on Tuesday evening, January 22. Hymn 386â€"”1'he Morning Light is ATTENDED PRESBYTERIAL Several members of Durham Pres- byterian church attended the joint meeting of the Presbytery and Pres- byterial at Palmerston Tuesday of this week. The work was almost en- tirely of a routine nature, we are told, and there is very little to report. The ladies’ meeting was conducted by Mrs. (Rev.) Ledingham of Harris- ton and it was very gratifying to learn that the Presbyterial W. M. S. had exceeded its allocation by fifteen per The meeting opened by singing the Doxology, after which the president led in prayer. The Scripture Lesson, Luke 10: '27-37 was read by Miss Marjorie Ritchie. The Devotional Leaflet “Life as a Stewardship” was read by Miss Islay McKechnie. An- interesting paper on the fourth chapter of the study book, “Drums in the Darkness”, Bubbling Springs in Bie” had been prepared by Miss Bar- bara Ritchie and in her absence was read by Miss Daisy Mather. cenc. KNOX Y. W. A. Knox Young Women’s Auxiliary held the opening meeting of the year on Monday evening. January 12th, in the schoolroom of the church. The president, Mrs. Catton, was in the chair. Those attending from Durham church were Rev. and Mrs. B. D. Armstrong, Mrs. J. H. Harding, Mrs. G. McKechnie and Mrs. A. W. H. Lauder. PRICEVILLE PRESBYTERIAN SWINTON PARK SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Vol-y low condition for several days but is now oonvalescing and making satisfactory brows. in good health and spirits. Ye Editor was in Toronto over Sunday visiting with his uncle, Mr. J. W. Irwin of Thornbnry, ill in hospital. in town over the week-end on bus- iness. He came) up in response to a call from Markdale stating that his brother, Frank Porter, was seriously in. We are pleased to note he has "'wâ€"v _ Miss Xxx-ly- Kélly returned Saturday From Poetry to Prose “I notice you always end your novels with the marriage,” remarked a friend. “Yes,” returned the novelist, there is nothing romantic about the subse- quent hunt for a flat, a cook and a. job lot of furniture.” Mr. Charles Porter of Bufialo was R. L. Saunders, Prop. mom: 4 11mm: MANY LINES ARE LEFT OVER FROM CHRISTMAS WHICH WE WISH TO CLEAR BEFORE STOCKTAKING We are starting a big sale of STAMPED GOODS and many items will go at half price. 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