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Durham Chronicle (1867), 23 Jan 1930, p. 5

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ore for 19¢. {OUND doctor the NS .th Now the £3113“- 10c. 101'. Mrs. Rev. Piddes gave the first chapt- vr of the new study book. “Prom Jeru- salem to Jerusalem. This book is a Ql’EEN S'l‘. LADIES’ AUXILIARY The New Year meeting of the Young Women's Auxiliary of Queen Street United church was held at the parson- age on Tuesday evening, January 213t. There was the good beginning of twenty six present, several new members being added to the roll. The president, we. R. Padfield occupied the chair. Hymn 318 opened the meeting followed by Prayer by E. Huttm. Secretary, Miss M. Metcalfe gave the report of the De- cember meeting which was adopted. The roll call was responded to. It was decided to change the name of the \ociety from Mission Circle to “Auxil- The members of Trinity church held a progressive euchre at the rectory on Tuesday night which was well attended. There were 20 tables in play. The ladies‘ prizes went to Mrs. G. H. Mc- Meekin and Mrs. R. Campbell. with Leonard Vollett and R. Whitmore cap- turing the prizes laid out for the gentlemen. During the lunch which followed the A. Y. P. A. sold tickets for a Dutch quilt which was won by Mr. '1‘. Henderson. a. poem enthled, “The Church” which gave in concise form the value of the church and the place it should have. The meeting was closed by singing, “O God Our Help in Ages Past” and pray- er by Mrs. Wolfe. the Gospel through the Old {nu-fie; Testaments and until the “Edict of Tol- eration” by Emperor Constantine which. brought to an end the persecu- tion of cm tians. Mrs. Slack' a. poem ent led, “The Church’ Mrs. Fiddes took the first chapter of the study book, “From Jerusalem to Jerusalem? yhich ‘traeed the spread of _-_ â€"- -v “C C V". “NJ. beautiful am, June Touch of His Hand on Mine” was sung by Mrs. Mc- Crae and Mrs. Knechtel. The January meeting of the W. M. 8. of Queen Street church was held in the school room of the church on Thursday. Mrs. Groves presiding. The opening hymn “Como my Soul Thy' read by Mrs. 'I‘warnley. After giving at short talk introductory to the new Study Book. Mrs. Groves offered prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, also the annual statement showing that our objective had been reached. Mrs. Gagnon read a letter from Mrs. Alder, Presbyterial Secretary of Christian Stewardship and Finance in appreciation of work done, also bringing a message for the new year. The missionary allotted to our society for special prayer is B. Chone Oliver. M. D., secretary of National Christian Council, Ban'swai’e.â€"Central India. Mrs. Gagnon invited the society to meet at. her home in Februarv. A of the reports presented by the differ- em. departments, the church having had a most successful year. A new rcnf has been put on the church and Rex. and Mrs. Priest are settled in the fine new parsonage built last fall. Every oxricer was re-elected by acclam- mien for 1930 and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered Rev. and Mrs. Px'mst by the congregation for the splendid progress made by the church since they settled here last June. per was served in the school room at 6 o'clock and at 8 o’clock the pastor, Rev. .1, T. Priest called the gathering to order and the business part of the Imminsz was commenced. HELD PROGRESSIVE EUCHBE QUEEN STREET w. tako a position in Stratford. Mr. H. W. Wilson, left Monday for a business trip to Owen 833ml, To- SNOW SHOE PARTY MONDAY On Monday evening the members of the Mission Circle of Knox church en- tertained their friends to a snow shoe and skating party. A number met at the church and went for a hike in the country while some others went skating on the river all returning to the church where lunch was served and games played. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL KNOX Y. W. A. _ Knox Young Women’s Auxiliary was entertained for their regular monthly social and. work: meeting on Monday evening, Januarv 22nd at the home of Mrs. George Hughes. There was a good atten‘dance and a pleasant evening was spent. At the close of the meeting lunch was served by Mrs. Hughes. The hostess served a very choice lunch. After hymn 134 was sung Mrs. Fiddes closed the meeting with a very fitting prayer for the New Year. After hymn 95 was sung Mrs. Wil- liam Slack gave a splendid reading showing the confidence Christ’s fol- lowers entertaln for the future of the church. Miss Etta Twamley in her inimitable way, gave a very much appreciated ad- dress on “Our Aims for 1930.” your children and to all who are afar of!” was taken by Miss Violet Snell. Ms. Oscar Kinnee of St. Catharines lent the week-end with his brother. 3r. John Kinnee of town. Miss Blanche Murdock of Orangeville lent the week-end at the parental DECRIES PROHIBITION Brig. General Clarence R. Edwards, war-time commander of the Twen- ty-sixth United States Division, who, at a banquet at Boston said, “I am convinced that this prohibi- tion law is the saddest thing that ever happened to the United State-.3.” DOUGAL MACPHAIL Mr. Dougal Macphail passed away at his home in the village of Ceylon at 1 o’clock on Friday morning following an illness of about seven weeks. Pre- vioustothattimehehadnotbeenin the enjoyment of the best of health. and retiring some years ago. Bumvmg are two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Neil Cameron, Ceylon; Mrs. S. Standen, Durham; David, in the West, and Following an illness of six months“ duration, Mr. Alex. D. McLeod, a res- pected resident of the Priceville vicin- ity, passed away Monday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Neil Cameron, Ceylon. Mr. McLeod was 85 years of age and his death was due to the infirmities of old age. One of the best known residents in his community. the news of Mr. McLeod’s death will be received with regret by his many friends. For a number of years the The singing of “God Save The King” closed the meeting and lunch was serv- ed by Mrs. Lamb and assistants. As there will be no February meeting the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Herb. Hopkins on Friday. March let when all ladies are cordially invited. in Ages Past.” As her contribution to the program Miss Margaret Fletcher then presented the Institute with a donation of half a dozen pillow covers to accompany the pillows recently added to the Aberdeen Room in Dur- ham hospital. Needless to say the lovely gift was very much appreciated. Although such. a cold and stormy day there was almost a full attendance of members and several visitors when Mrs. D. Lamb entertained the Aberdeen Women’s Institute on Friday, January 17 and a happy afternoon was spent. After the Opening exercises and the business part of the meeting was con- cluded a splendid program was en- joyed. Good papers were given by Mrs. James Ewen, Mrs. David Burns and Mrs. Lawson Hopkins. Several old- time favorites were sung, among them that grand old hymn, “O God Our Help Lunch was served and a social time spent. Community singing was enjoyed at intervals during the evening. A name contest and the National anthem closed the program. A splendid attendance marked the January meeting when the girl mem~ bers of the club provided the program. Mr. Neil Macfarlane presided. The roll was answered with the name of any man or woman in public life. Misses Emma Oliver and. Annabelle MacAr- thur gave readings. Misses Beth MacGillivray and Winnie Binnie sang a pleasing duet and. responded to a hearty encore. A popular number on the programme was the Gazette which was prepared and read by Mrs. D. L. MacArthur. A chorus of girls in quaint old costumes sang “Long, Long Ago” A humorous play, “A Good Little Girl” was much enjoyed. The six girls taking part were Misses Elizabeth MacMillan, Margaret Macfarlane, Annabelle Mac- Arthur, Beth McGillivray, Winnie Bin- nio and Emma Oliver. Leaders. Misses Winnie Binnie and Emma Oliver; President, Annabell": MacArthur; Vice-President, Nei‘. Macâ€" farlane; Secretary-Treasurer. Pat Mac- Millan. Programmes were planned fo: the winte: months. BUNESSAN U. ABERDEEN W. I. OBITUARY D. McLEOD vice being in charge of Rev. W. H. ' Smith of Knox church. Interment was made in Durham cemetery. U F Y P O ' The late Mrs. Stewart, who was 24 . ' ' ' ' years of age, was born in Durham, the gems. of the Super- eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank I. club the following " Hind, new residents of Owen Sound. ed: [About seven years ago she was. mar- Dumuupc bun: luv, 9-H“:- He: ‘Mmybeye’llhelpmeget halfadouendoonouto’ theatticfiâ€" Royal Arcumm Buleltln. Julsnne Johnston, Ann Schaefler. James Ford and Jean Laverty “Pris- oners will be shown many and Satur- day at the Star mettle. Corinne Griffith goes Hungarian but not hungry in her latest picture. “Pris- oners" the Ferenc Molnar story laid in {Budapest which William A. Seiter dir- ected. Mm Griffith plays a cashier in a bakery-cafe, where she drinks huge tankara of beer with tho actor-stud- ents who frequent the place, and en- couragse them to buy quantities of Viennese putries by Joining them at the tables. The great roubd loaves of bread in Kore’s shop measured a foot wide by a foot long, and the dainty First National star, in addition to eat- ening great chunks of this fattening staff of life, also has to consume untold quantities of buns and rolls. Others in the cast are Bela Lugosi, He: “Are ye fond of moving pictmes. Jenny?” lfl] IEAIEJI‘ Rm my Barthelmess went through Hollywood one day while filming a prison sequence and was in quite a hurry, being rather late for his studio call. As he often does, he had donned his makeup and uniform at home so as to save time. In his haste he commenced to cross a traffic intersection before the signal had completely changed. The officer at the corner rebuked him and in order to divest himself of a lecture upon the traffic law’s virtues climbed on the running board. Beneath Barthelmess’ overcoat he discovered the convict’s uniform. (It was a replica of the kind worn at San Quentin). He also noted the heavy prison shoes, mudcoated and mess to prove that he was Richard Barthelmess and that he was made up for his starring role in “Weary River” the new First National feature which It may be safe enough for Richard Barthelmess, First National star. to drive to the studio made up as a prize- fighter, a French poilu, or an American doughboy, but it’s a difierent matter if he dons the uniform of a convict and takes a diflerent route to the studio, thus missing the officer who recognizes POLICE MISTOOK BARTHEIMESS FOR ESCAPE!) CONVICT Wore Prison Garb for His Role in “Weary River” Under Coatâ€"Cams Monday afternoon. The deceased, who had been ailing for some months. underwent an Oper- ation at Niagara Falls a month ago for ulcers in the stomach, but later com- plications developed which made her condition so serious that a blood trans- fusion was necessary. For a few days she seemed improved, but took a re- lapse and passed away last Friday. The remains were brought to Durham Sat- urday night and the funeral held on ried to Mr. Frank Stewart of Mount Forest, who, with two children, George and Frances. survive. Surviving also are her parents. three brothers. and two sisters,.George, Victor, Cecil and Violet. and. Elizabeth, at Niagara Falls. ‘fiwddwmyohwhenyw OldBloekâ€"“Whenlmnlittleboy mr use, I didn’t tell nee” Chip: ”ted. POD?” MRS. FRANK STEWART The funeral of Mrs. Prank. Stewart. who died in the Niagara Falls Hospit- al on Friday of last week. was held MOMIES on a straight salary basis, although sub-postmasters ‘ and the ofl'iciala in villages and smaller towns work on the fee system. Vendors in cities are not afiected either. They receive payment on a straight salary basis. However, in some of the smaller centres the vendors work on 2‘. percentage basis. daughter. FENDERâ€"At Belleville, Friday, Jan- uary 17, 1930, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Fender, aged five days. . Greenwootâ€"In Durham Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, January 21, 3930, to w. and Mrs. Arthur Greenwood, a The reduction from three-cent to two-cent postage four years ago has so cut into the revenue of rural and small. town postmasters that they are asking for a substantial. increase in the per- oentage allowed them on the sale of stamps. A. resolution to that effect was passed. at their annual. meeting in To- rontc. RURAL POSTMASTEBS SEEKS HEART BALM “He took my measurement for an engagement ring, set the date for our wedding, and promised me a trip around the world.” That is the reason according to Dorothy M. Wilson that Ralph L. Knapp, the wealthy linen importer, and twice a candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles is defendent in a suit for $100,000. Protest to Government, ASK HIGHER BATES BROWN MOLESKIN mm leave at office of Durham IN MEMORIAL! McDonaldâ€"In loving memory of Mrs. Hugh McDonald who departed thil life January 24, 1927. No one knows he ' No one .. .pain Ihave suite _. . 'Ii t‘you; Life hat. n same. In my heart ' lingers. Sweetly. a: . r. . and true. Thercisnotadny. den mother Thatl‘donotthinkotyou. Saturday t clock in the em Theatre. interested in this work are requested to attend as Importer“ business will be discussedJ mus o lenvc. To meet you we love on that beautiful shor I Where partmg’s unknown and life‘s eve: more. Wounds t : There are - ma That ca Sadly we 1 A little oneswulovedharhut. DIysotndne-scuumo'erm mmwenceottenflow. “6mm“? keeps you ever new as 1110:1811 itisonoyeu'm, 10 â€"8udly missed by her mum. Too Late to Classify â€"-Jas. A. Heughan and family. my ‘1', Lyon. IOWS ho ' â€"Husband and Funny. PAGE i.

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