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We all hate fires. The kind that burn down our buildings, that is. But if they have to be, then by all means let us see the brigade tearing loose down the road with the oid chemical rolling, the pots and pans clashing and banging, the firemen doing a horn- Dipe as they attempt to dress “en route” and some member of the brigade sitting alongside our local Barney Oldfield clanging the fire bell than warns all and sundry to get out of the way. It may wake up the city editor in Owen Sound to have all this ex- citement thrust upon him, but the people like it and filmmteonanyatreetuaedby the fire de- The Owen Sound Sunâ€"Times complains because the fire trucks use Second avenue East in that city when making a run to a fire and asks that something be done to provide a new route. Whassamatter? Does the rumble of the fire truck disturb the slum- bers of the city editor, or is it that he wants to banish one more of these small-town sensations? The Durham fire brigade use our main street when going to a fire, and we rather enjoy itâ€"their use of the street. we mean. What is more thrillng than to stand by our house at the side of the road and see Vic. Noble and his gang speed by on the “little red devil”? We can all work the better for the excite- ment, and this little change in our usual routine puts pep into life and causes the cook to slip another sausage into the frying pan. WATCH YOUR STEP, SOMEBODY An irate citizen was in our office Tuesday com~ plaining that some vendor in town was supplying his boy with cigarettes, which is against the law as he is not of the prOper age. He wanted us to warn the vendors in town against the practice, and while he said he knew the particular one to whom he re- ferred he would not divulge his name. not any better than they were in 1921, if as good, may go back to the old party system of government by voting Campbell at the election this summer. From this distance it is hard to tell what may happen but we would not be surprised to see a Liberal in the field. In the case 01' the Liberals putting up a candidate, it would make an interesting election, with the result possibly in doubt if a good man were selected. With the Conservatives and the United Farmers in the fray alone there is a feeling that after ten years of independent membership with no very outstanding results, the United Farmers are not so united as in former contests and Dr. Campbell stands a good chance of winning out. There are a good many farmers today who, after a period of hard times, do not agree with Miss Macphail that pro- tection against competition from foreign markets would not benefit them, and will vote Conservative feeling that even though protection may not solve all their troubles they could not be in much worse shape financially than they are today. South Grey farm- ers are more critical at present than they have been for some years. They have waited patiently for a long time for something to turn up that would benefit their position, and now that farming conditions are Throughout the most of Canada the contest will be between the Conservative and Liberal candidates. In the West and in some ridings in the East the Progressives or United Farmers will join in the struggle. South-East Grey is one of these, where Miss A. C. Macphail, the sitting member since 1921 again secured the nomination at the convention held here on Saturday. She is being opposed by Dr. L. G. Campbell of Markdale, oil the Conservative ticket and if Dame Rumor is to be believed there is a pos- sibility that the Liberals will. also have a candidate in the field when they call their convention some time during the first two weeks in June. There are a lot of Liberals who think their party has not given them a fair shake in persistently refusing to run a candidate in South-East Grey. Some have been vot- ing Conservative, others have turned to the support of Miss Macphail, and others have not been voting at all. In all three instances it has been with reluct- ance and quite a. number are getting tired of being residents in the riding somewhat on the same stand- ing as a man without a country. PAGE 4. THE COMING ELECTION The holding of nominating conventions through- out Canada by the Conservative, Liberal and Pro- gressive or United Farmers parties is the best sign so far that there is to be an election this year, which it is said will take place some time after the first week in August. Some prOphets state that it will be held in late July, but of this no one with the exception of the Liberal election committee at Ottawa can be sureâ€"and they are not‘saying. Circulation for 12 months, 1,400 Wu niceâ€"Pin cents per single CODY; by mall 111 (had: $2.00 per year; to the United States, 3250. mumâ€"ozomu.,1to5.aopu. Ofiioeopen on Saturday and Wednesday nights from 7 to 10 PM. Whosoe'ver is afraid of submitting any question, civil or religious to the test of free discussion, is more in love with his own opinion than with the Truthâ€"WATSON. The Durham) Chronicle THE DAYS OF YESTERYEAR Thursday, May 29, 1930 With our increased and increasing trafiic we can- not be too careful, and by observing the few rules that have been advised and ordered we can make the “Safety First” slogan mean something. The law specifies that there must be a red light showing behind a vehicle. This is important for with the number of cars on the road the person who uses the ordinary lantern takes nearly the same chance as the man who travels with no light at all. Drivers of cars are looking for red lights on vehicles going in their direction, and with a white light it is quite easy for a motorist to mistake it as a light on a vehicle approaching. The writer had this exper- ience the other night. There was considerable traffic and the road was dusty. Suddenly the one white light :broke through "the dust and we turned out to give the slower vehicle plenty of room by passing on the right side. We turned toward the ditch and slowed down only to find that the light belonged to a rig travelling in the same direction. Had a ' red light been showing we would not have made this mistake and taken the chance of going in the ditch. It is hard to understand why people riding in horse-drawn conveyances will take the chance of pro- ceeding along the main highways without the prOper light. In the interest of their own safety they should so protect themselves, law or no law. There are al- together too many who take a chance and go without the light, and if these are not picked up by the traf- fic officer and forced to pay a fine they stand the chance of being picked up by a motor car and killed or badly injured. It is dangerous enough travelling along the highway when every precaution is taken. a light, and why they persist in doing so is beyond our comprehension. It is a postively dangerous practice and in case of injury we understand they have no chance of collecting damages in the courts. The law says distinctly that all vehicles excepting automobiles using the highways must have a lghted lamp of some kind, the white beam to the front and the red to the rear of the conveyance. In the case of automobiles there must be two lights in front and one red light at the rear, while buses have other regula- tions such as carrying lights that designate the width of the bus or truck. goes. LIGHTS ON VEHICLES There are too many people driving horse-drawn vehicles on the highways at night, without showing A British Columbian visiting in Ontario once remarked to us about the beauty spots around Durham. We were rather astonished that he should do this, coming from the Rocky Mountain Country. He explained that the Rockies were no doubt grander and more rugged, but that the whole province had nothing to compare with Ontario in the peaceful farm scenes to be viewed almost anywhere. And so it A trip through the Niagara Peninsula last Sun- day was a most enjoyable outing. Anywhere the eye could see were fruit farms and the country present- ed a most prosperous and contented appearance. No wonder it is called Canada’s Garden of Eden! Driv- ing through from Niagara Falls to Queenston, and then on to St. Catharines, one could not gaze upon the fertile fruit farms without being impressed with the faith the residents of this part of the province have in the future of Canada. It surely is a garden, but it has not been put there by whining about poor conditions; faith in the future, hard work, and plan- ning can be visualized on every hand. There are altogether too many of us who see the advantages of the other fellow, and spend our time idly envying what he has acquired by hard work. Reverse our positions and “the other fellow” would still be the one to make good by reason of his industry and contentment with his lot. This old world is kind to those who hustle but does not seem to take very much interest in those who are too lazy to look after themselvs. You can’t keep a good man down. Neither can you raise a poor one up. The writer remembers well one time he got off the train at Salida, Colorado, while en route to Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah. Salida is a town of around four thousandand situated in the United States Rockies, with a wonderful view of the great peaks in the distance. We remarked to a native on the beauty, but he told us that if we had to climb up and down the hills as often as he had done in the past several years they might not look so beautiful. The Rockies were beautiful to us, but what would that man have said could he have seen a rolling country such as Ontario? One does not have to go far afield to find beauty in nature. This is proven to us many times during the summer months when tourists from many dif- ferent parts of the North American continent go into rhapsodies over the scenery to be viewed in this part of Ontario and through the whole Georg- ian Bay district. There seems to be nothing to compare with it. On the other hand it is quite pos- sible that these same tourists have many points of interest right a their own front doors that they have overlooked and which would be considered wonderful by those of us who might happen to tour through their country. on our front streets .before our very eyes and leave us wondering why the Council didn’t buy something that could travel faster. NEARBY BEAUTY SPOTS THE DURHAM CHRONICLE The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie McCormack, whose death was reported in these columns last week, was held. from the home of her sister. Mrs Thomas Milligan. Bentinck. last Satur- day afternoon. the remains arriving here from Essex Centre on tho Thurs- day noon train. Previous to leaving for After an illness of a year or more. Mrs. James Drummond passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas G. Hutton, on Tuesday after- noon, death being the result oi‘ a para- lytic stroke. The late Mrs. Drummond. who was in her 74th year, was born at Arbroath. in Forfarshire, Scotland, 9. seaport on the North Sea. where she grew up and was married. and where her family was born. She resided in Scotland continuously until 1922 when. with her two daughters she came in Canada and settled in Durham, where she has since resided. She was a fine old lady of a most genial disposition and made many warm friends in town since she became one of its citizens. Her husband predeceased. her some 40 years ago. Surviving are three daugh- ters, all living in Durham: Mrs. T. G. Hutton, at whose home she died, Mrs. T. Henderson, and Mrs. W. Morton. The deceased was a member of Knox church. here. since coming to town. and the funeral is being held from her late residence this afternoon, the service be- ing conducted by her pastor, the Rev. W. H. Smith. Interment takes place in Durham cemetery. MRS. CRUTCHLEY Messrs. John and Abraham Crutchley received a telegram Tuesday of this week announcing the death of their mother, who passed away in Pittsburg, Penna, on Monday, the 26th inst. at the age of 93 years. We expect to have further particulars for our next issue. The funeral. on Saturday from her late residence was very largely attend- ed. Interment was in Mountvlew cem- etery, Galt. The services were con.. ducted. by Rev. Mr, Snelgrove of Melvin street Anglican church. and. the four brothers. 3 brother-in-law and. a cousin were the pal! bearers. The respect in which Mrs. Cluney was held was shown in the profusion of flower: placed on and about the casket. son and three daughters, Reggie, Gladys. Vera and Evelyn. She is also survived by her aged father. five bro- thers and. five sisters: George. Owen Sound; W. T., Robert, Arthur, and Archie, of Egremont; Margaret (Mrs. D. McKechnie). Carrie (Mrs. W. Martin). Pearl (Mrs. J. Wilson). Durham; Eliza- beth (Mrs. Harrup). Galt. and. Eleanor (Mrs. W. McCracken). Preston. daughter of Mr. Archie Wilson and the late Mrs. Wilson of McClinton Corners in Egremont. two miles south of Dur- ham. She was born in 1888. Oi a bright disposition the deceased was most highly regarded. by her numerous acquaintances in this vicinity, and at. Galt where she had lived since her marriage to Mr. Cluney in 1913. Sur- viving besides her husband. are one On Wednesday, the 215:. of May, there passed away at her home at (39.11:, Mrs. John Cluney at the age of 42 years. The late Mrs. Cluney was before he: FUNERAL OF MRS. MCCORMACK already celebrated many aspects of their national life in his verses. But for the first thirty-five years of his life, John Masefleld lived in obscure wretchedness end poverty. Until well put. his first mmhood. Manuela knewOtlly'toowenwhetitwsstastes-weandsweettot-stewpenniessdu. However.mostottherest ottheworldhasloncknownJohnuueneidsndhiswu-k. numnomdpoetlsm'eetebymexiwm onlythecrowninzpointinsdistincuishedosreer. The hands that once polished the brass King. Sailor, ban-com porter. carpenter “med his Poet- 19W; 93.1199 one 0! I_LL__ mac nwlchvuhceuloonmnowpenmmpoemsfora md W.me.whomxmgaeor¢ehu1ust {:hen; co mmdmtmmmmohmyotmm A. â€" -.- - MRS. JAMES DRUMMOND LIBS. JOHN CLUNEY oBlTUARY NEW POET LAUREATE RECEIVES FAVORABLE WMNLENT THROUGHOUT BRITAIN “All dyes designed to produce blondc hair contain hydrogen peroxide and. endeavors to substitute some other dye have been in vain. Since a single ap- plication of the dye is usually not suf- ficient. and a repetition is not good. for the hair. the hair is usually not washed after the treatment but is dried. immediately at the same sitting. If the apparatus commonly used to dry the hair gets out of order. so that a spark is thrown off by the mechan~ ism hair that has not been washed after the application of hydrogen per- oxide (which decomposes rapidly) may catch fire and cause severe and dang- erous scalp burns. which leave unsight- ly scars that persist throughout the patient’s life. The danger from burns is still greater if. to increase the stain- ing action of the dye. ether or benzino is added. to the hydrogen peroxide. In that case, the unwashed hair may catch fire not only from the apparatus, as just described. but also from the use of a wooden drying-cap in which a warm current of air is produced by the installation of small electric lamp. The master barbers know the dangers of a careless use of hair dyes. and warn against drying the hair without first washing it after an application of hydrogen peroxide. Nevertheless. it is often done. because the barbers feel secure. .Such accidents as described are of comparatively rare occurrence and as most barbers obtain. for a low Among women. dyeing of the hair became more common. with. the intro- duction of bobbed hair. Certain styles require a certain" color if they are to be effective. and. in addition. blondo hair. though not common is. much If- fected. for “gentlemen. prefer blondes". it is: said. A German‘authority. Dr. Schrader, in an article contributed to the Deutsche medizinische Wachensch- rift. and discussed in The Journal. of the American Medical. Association by its Berlin correspondent. points out that present methods of dyeing cause. not infrequently. serious injury to health. Say': the correspondent: Durham, service was held at the homo of Mr. MacBeth, Essex, on Wednesday evening, the service being taken by Rev. Mr. Stride oi Blenheim. who was her pastor for six years while resident there. The funeral service at the home here was taken by Rev. B. D. Armstrong of Durham. Presbyterian church. who was assisted by Rev. Peter Nichol of London. now on a visit with relatives here. The residents of this vicinity. the deceased being one of our best known and high- ly respected citizens. The floral tributes were beautiful and included those from Mr. and Mrs. W. McCormack, the Newcombe family or Blenheim, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Clarke of Toronto. Nieces and Nephews, the Rocky Saugeen U.F.W.O. Club, Elford Sunday School, Elford. Ladies’ Aid. S. S. No. 3 Elford. S. S. No. 3 Colchester. Mr. and. Mrs. F. Irwin. South Essex Teachers’ Institute. Women's Teachers’ Federation of South. Essex. The flower bearers were all friends and neighbors. while the remains were borne to their last resting place by Messrs. George Hopkins. Alex. Hopkins. Howard Lawâ€" rence. Joseph Moore. W. J. Lawrence. and. Robert McFadden. German Authority Says There Is the Danger of Burning and Some Dyes May Produce Skin Eruptions or Ulcers, Which Leave Bad Scars. DYEING HAIR IS DANGEROUS “Yes, she liked that name best of all. but you see. she married a man named 3088-” “And you say Mary has named her baby Dorothy? Why she told me once that if she ever had a daughter she would name her J une." the women (who are now usually the operators) are not ordinarily as: well trained as the men." dyed reddish-brown. In dyeing the hair of the head. the hair lino especial- ly endangered. The dangers from haxr- dyeing are increased by the fact that “If 3 M or a mddish-brown color of the hair is desired. dyes arc used to which copper compounds are added. These may produce skin eruptions; or ulcers which leave unsightly scars; Es- pecially unfortunate from a cosmetic point} of view, are scars near the eyes when the eyebrows or eyelashes are pvemium. liability insurance. that per- mits the payment of big damages. the injured woman usually in willing to settle. and does not prosecute the bar- be: for 111': carelessness. Straw hats batting brooms The Variety Store R. L. Saunders, Prop. PHONE ‘ DURHAM White [mi Rag Mats, 24"x48" Rexoleum Mats 2 for Ladies’ 1 fashioned Silk Hw- per pa . 5 Ladies’ Cotton Hose an mm per pair Thiskwd The New \Gevaert Film ARE YOU GETTING 6000 RESULTS FROM YOUR CALEBA? 95 to fit all cameras. The 6 price as any film: iclcu tut-cs try a Gm‘avrt “'ouldn’t Be Suitable “my. May 2’. 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