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' Traverston (Our Own Correspondent) Maxi-s. George Street and ‘Rob Peart had a trip down to Bayham last week to see a mill property there. Over a week ago, Robert John, only son of Mr. George Torry, received a violent kick from a playful horse. He was taken to Owen Sound hospital on Saturday and may have to undergo an operation for hernia. Mr. Will Timmins has been suflering severely the past week from heart trouble, but is somewhat better at time Pinky's the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moflat of Owen Sound were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Peart on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holmes and 18111in of town visited at grandma PAGE 8. part were Mrs. C. Cook, Misses Mar- garet Greenwood, Gladys Firth, M. E. Lyons, Katie May Firth, Catherine Timmins and Messrs. Cliflord Cook, E. A splendid success. was the result of the young people putting on a play for the first time in the history of the neighborhood. The play “Mother 0’ Mine” is a highly moral one, that calls for the finest and best emotional qual- ities. It requires twelve characters, six male and six female. Those taking won’t be verified unleso a niarvélloug change takes place. Some years ago the 0. A. C. together with the government discriminated against early variety of oats, such as Cluster. Rosedale and Egyptian. No- thing but Banner or O. A. C. 72 was deemed worthy of a prize; now there’s a tremendous demand for these dis- carded varieties. We would rather have Improved Mammoth Cluster than Banner. 72 or 144, and there are hund- Mr. and Mrs. Molson of Kitchener has rented Mr. Jerry Allord’s residence and intends to take possession next week. Mr. and Mrs. Allord are moving on to their farm across the road from their present abode. Mr. Robert Webber and son Irwin were visitors this week with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caswell. Much sympathy is extended to Mr. Jack Caswell and other members of the family in the death of their mother who passed away last week in Cali- fornia. The U. P. W. 0. held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Thomas Young. There was a good attendance and. a very interesting time spent. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Joe Crutchley on the second Friday in May. mins. To Charlie and Miss Katie May belong the highest honors. They had the heavy parts and Miss Firth has dramatic gifts of the 'highest order and these were all called into play. She held the audience with lntenseness. All did well and are being warmly com- mended for their success. Excellent musical numbers were supplied bet- ween the Acts by Messrs. James Peart and Ralph Staples on violins, Miss Ruby Staples on the guitar and Miss Dorothy Robinson ably presiding at the organ. Owing to the wet night. bad roads and counter attractions, the crowd was smaller than the “play” merited; but the local Women’s Insti- tute ftmds are increased by $28.50. "I‘is rumored that they have been invited to give it in other places. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Middleton, To- ronto, were visitors this week with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crutchley. Rocky Saugeen (Our Own Correspondent) Miss Isabel Lawson of Toronto was a week-end visitor with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawson. Mr. L. A. McLean arrived home on Saturday after spending the winter months in Chicago. Mrs. Walter Clark of Zion spent a day this week with friends at the A most enjoyable time was spent at the crokinole party which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Lauder. A good crowd was present and all were anxious to shoot the discs. The pro- ceeds amounted to $20.00. Swinton Park (Our Own Correspondent) There passed away on Sunday morn- ing at his home here, Mr. Herbie Haw. a. highly esteemed resident of this place, who has been in failing health for over a year. An attack of the flu last January put him in a further weakened condition and he could not withstand the strain and suffered a lot before the end came. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, two daugh- ters and four sons, all at home, also two brothers, Mr.‘ William Haw on the adjoining farm and A. E. Haw, mer- chant. at Ceylon, and one sister, Mrs. J. Parslow of Vancouver. The funeral was held to Salem cemetery on Tues- day at 1.30 o’clock. Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing friends. Miss M. Knox of Toronto is spending a few weeks at her home here. Miss M. Kennell of Toronto is a vis- Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamilton of Mount Forest spent Sunday at Mr. George Haw’s. sang the old English song, “Drink to me only with thine eyes". Mrs. Pur- nell gave a reading on the beauties of Cornwall. Mr. Purnell sang “The song that reached my heart.” He also gave a most interesting address on travel in England and English customs. Mrs. James Bunston recited “British to the Core". Mrs. Victor Adams and Mrs. J. D. Drimmie sang an English song. The roll call was answered by a verse from an English poem. The hostess and her committee served an English lunch which was enjoyed by all. Patiolmen are this Monday getting ready to drag and fix up the roads. (Our Own Correspondent) The April meeting of the Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) F. G. Purnell. There were thirty-five present and, all enjoyed very much the splendid program that had been arranged by the English. members. The Vice-President. Mrs. James R. Wilson, presided over the meeting, which was begun with the singing of “Rule Britannia”. Mrs. Wilfred Renwick and Mrs. A. Hastie Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Richardson are up at Berkeley putting in some crop on his farm up there. The W. M. S. of Amos church held their monthly meeting in the church on April 11th, with Mrs. Purnell pre- siding. The secretary read a letter from the Presbyterial announcing that Miss Lamont. the Field Secretary, would be at Amos church on Sunday morning. May 5th, to give an address on her work in different parts of Canada. Mrs. Alex. Milne read a por- tion of the study book. Mrs. Alex. Henderson read a leaflet on “Cancel- led prayer”. The roll call was ans- Wered by a favorite verse from the Bible. Mrs. Pumell gave a Bible read- The Young People of Amos church held a social meeting in the basement of the ghnrch on Frigay evening, April ‘Al. 12th. This was a “Hard Times” social and Miss Florence Renwick and Mr. Archie Clark received the first prizes for the most appropriate costumes. Re- citations were given by Ray Adams. Edith Hunter. Margaret Leith, William H. Hunter and Archie Clark. Wallac Adams gave a reading and songs were given by Reg. Ramage, Miss Florence Renwick and Percy Renwick. A hard time lunch of cake and tea was serv- ed. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watson visited in Priceville on Monday. Miss A. W. Renwick spent a couple of days in Durham last week. and K. Wilson were canons i village on Saturday afternoon. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE Dromore Ray Mc- Mr. C. \MacMillan returned to Port- age La Prairie, after spending the Winter months with his parents and friends. Mr. J. A. Cook, principal of the school, has purchased a new Ford roadster. Miss Maribn Muir returned home after an extended visit with her sister a’; Peterboro. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McLean and Anna visited recently with friends at Markdalc. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Richardson of Swinton motored out Friday and visit- ed her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Car- SOIL Mr. Robert McConkey has been sick with pneumonia. Dr. Milne is in at- tendance. At time of writing he is getting better, . as is Mr. Hector Mc- Eachern, who has also been very sick. Dr. Sneath was attending him. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Dave Nichol is making slow progress. She is still in bed. Mrs. Hugh McPhail is there as- sisting for a few days. Rev. Mr. Corry has received a unan- imous call to Fairbank, North Toronto, and the call was sustained at the reg- ular meeting of Toronto Presbytery. The charge carries with it an annual salary of $2000 and use of the manse. We regret their departure from our midst very much. They were a joy to know, ever ready to give a willing hand. sharing their joys and lightening our cares. We treasure that high and noble friendship and we know that our loss is Toronto’s gain. Miss' May Stewart and Mrs. A. L. Hincks visited Saturday at Mr. Dave Nichol’s. ,, Mrs. A. Johnston and two children, Markdale, also Mrs. Clark and daugh- ters, Hamilton, spent a few days at Mr. Archie Currie’s. Mr. Neil McLeod is engaged with Mr. Angus MacMillan. __ ‘ Messrs. Wilford and Neil McLean were to Guelph and Toronto last week for repairs for their engine. Mr. Essie Anderson had a couple of fingers badly hurt at A. Currie’s buzz bee last week. Mr. Corry has only two more Sab- baths to preach here. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson. Mr. Cap. McLachlan and two sons, Chan and J. C. motored up from Toronto and vis- ited at Mr. Angus McLachlan’s. The funeral of the late Mr. Boyce was held on Wednesday in the Mc- Kinnon hall, conducted by Rev. Mr. Corry. Interment was made in Flesh- erton cemetery. Mr. Edgar Patterson has gone to To- ronto to have an operation for in- ward goitre. ‘ Miss' OlivexMcMeekin visited Sunday with Miss JeSsie Nichol. Mr. Jéck Stodhart is sporting a. new Essex car now. Varney (Our Own Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hopkins of Dromore visited last Sunday at the! parental home, Mr. and Mrs. John. Kerr. Mr. and Mrs. Alf. McCabe arrived home on Tuesday of last. week and Alf is a very busy man on his old job, selling the Durant cars. - Miss Maggie McNiece is spending a. few days with Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield Leeson. Dr. Fred Leeson and son of Beloit, Mich., arrived last week and visited his brother, Dr. G. M. Leeson and other friends. They leave shortly for their home. Mr. Wm. Stinson arrived back to Canada after spending the winter on Tuesday night was a real success and a number from Durham and Knox were present. Miss Mary Morton , of Durham won the ladies’ prize and Messrs. Norman Kerr and Cecil Blyth With regret we write the sad news of the death of Rev. Mr. Burnett of Saskatoon, Sask., Presbyterian church, an old pastor of Knox, Normanby, who passed away Tuesday of this week from an attack of pneumonia. Our sympathy goes out to bereaved friends. call of Mr. Westcott, formerly. of the North-West. At the close of Sunday service here it was talked and planned for the re- opening of Sunday school, which will reopen the first of May. Everyone welcome. A few of the members of the Vamey church board met at Holstein Monday of_this week to arrange, and accept the w “3*": 5»:an So far as is known at presen on the County Link running ea: the Hahn House here may con any time now. the diflercnces t between the County Roads Com and the town having been set the special meeting of the Council at Owen Sound last By the terms of the agreemen ham is to lose its road rebate period of ten years without 1' the county to construct the ca feet of roadway this summer. County Council Met in Special Last “’eek. “'th Difl‘c-rcnm tween This Town and (,‘mmt: Commission Wore Settledâ€"I] Loses Road Rebates For Ton Durham to Have . County Pave: The only hitch in the prog comes from the C. P. R.. the cd having already raised objectn the reconstruction of the 11 :street overhead bridge. As a 11‘ this the present programme , build the concrete roadway eas1 far as the bridge at preset county to assume the maimcm the roadway farther east to in limits. May Appeal to Railway Box R. C. Muir. chief of niunicn of the department of public 11‘ with County Engineer McKni. an engineer representing the together with the County Rea mittee. Reeve Bell and other pal officials. were in Durh Thursday morning looking at situation. The C. P. R. eneii pressed himself as against t posed changes in the bridge. Muir stated there was nothin the bridge would have to be If it cannot be secured any 0 the county intends appealing Railway Board. This is a highway. is a well travelled . and the C. P. R. bridge is dangerous. Under the prese approximately 2 .000 feet of will be constructed this tea) 1 ance of 1000 feet to be built w changes in the bridge are rd was felt that this was the b out of the situation under ti cumsanoes. This report was i fore the County Council by Buchanan. chairman of the ma mittec. ° The report of the count: committee also contained a mendation that the county i enter into a similar agreement town of Hanover with the re thattowntobeheldasimila ”fit the county of Grey 4 towards the cost of permam meats in towns and villages a equal to and not exceeding of a cement concrete paverx as follows "This was protested by Mr. E asserted that. in his opin' covered a big portion of road county. However Mr. Hunt sured that the clause was but the county council a basis on ' work. and that it meant ‘ county would pay the price for pavement. on these roads. and more expensive form of p Should the town or village wisl expensive form of pavemex would have to pay the additio: A clause in the report recon: the payment oi a number of involved by some of the me interviewed Mr. Muir at Tom which included the name of Durham. and not the coun interview. However Mr. Stated that he had asked It be present at the interview. it was therefore the county liable for his expenses. also recommended that the investigate the claim of Mrs ine Walker. of Artemesia to a washout during the last sto was claimed to have been ca damaged drain. Mr. Buchanan also state bridge on the county line of Bruce. one mile south 01 would have to be rebuilt bridge. which had been u was a 65-foot span. but it w Clause three of the report w: WELCOME!) AT MOl’NT 3f the 011m 3w pastor a the parsor d which r were T the write Spencer there.