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THE DU HAM CHRONICLE - VOL. Myannsegoodelonnendme thetavnuwally obeerves.Attberec- muse-tonneIdonuondeynlchtme whole sitting was one o! trouble not «thecamctl‘sehooeml. mdit stated mm. gt the commencement after the financial conditions of the waterworks department of the Public Utilities Com- mission mm the board. They had no money and knew of no way in which theyweretOgetit.'I'hcwaterworkshld been handed to them with a deficit} and, with extensions and repairs to be attended to this had not got any smal- ler. The deficit altogether amounted to something like $9,000, and Mr. Wilson gave the council some figures to show that this was a real deficit and not one on paper. either. Briefly, while the water services would take care of the greater bulk of the outlay, there would be the pumping and other charges that It was brought to the attention of the council that drastic action was to be taken by the commission in the ease of citizens who did not use the service suturing water from those who did. This was in direct violation of the Act and was going to be looked after“ There were at present 32 hydrants in townandtwoorthreemorewouldbe required this coming summer, with the necessary extension of the mains. This would be a good year to go ahead with the work and would furnish employ- ment for those who needed it. It was suggested that the Act provided for an MWMOIW Matmmm “alumna-mum augment of from two to four mills “that those who have. but. do not take present but will be teken over at next meeting or before, elthough the major- ity thought the issuing of debentures J. P. Smith heeded e deputation from m street eating thet a. sidewalk be hit! on the eest side 0! thet thorough- fere. It wee e necessity. the residents were ell tevoreble. end es the proper- tlee could not be properly finished up end beeutined until the vein were put in. the deputetion thought they should set some ection. wumhtwtmttwewufilot onthlsstreet. upon which no building Then the nutter o! a “fill" >.-N O. 3383 mmmammnnz It SMALL FIRE IN TOWN EARLY HONDAY HORN visited by a small fire Monday morn- ing shortly after 8 o'clock which did only slight damage. but whicth, had it not been discovered, might have caused serious loss. J. A. McLachlan had come down to open up and, needing some warm water, started the coal oil stove. It was appar- ently working all right, as it did on many previous occasions, and Mr. Mc- Lachlan stepped up to the bridge to try his luck at a big trout he saw there a half hour previously. In the mean- time the stove went out of control and set are to some nearby boxes and was blazing merrily when Mr. Bryson Ma'- lock went into the store. 0n seeing the the fire department. The loss, which was small, is covered by insurance. Weather Too Cold For Big Catches The fishing season is on again, but to date nothing marvellous has hap- pened. When we say this we are speak- ing generally. 0! course there was the odd good catch, but until this chilly weather has disappeared and a few warm days and warm rains have passed not. much success is looked for in the fishing line. Perhaps the fish, too, are suffering from the depression. . So far we have heard of only two? good catches. Howard McDonald se- cured fifteen nice ones, the largest weighing in the neighborhood of a pound. It was one of the very few good catches recorded. As this is being writ- ten Cam. McLachlan holds the record for big ones. landing one Monday morning that weighed a pound and ‘iour ounces and getting three or four good ones later in the day. There may have been other catches that we did not hear from, but these are the outstanding ones reported. A couple of weeks ago we told of Mr. Roy Matthews of town winning 3 Ply- mouth automobile in a contest held at Port Arthur recently. This week he re- ceived a cheque for 3700 in lieu of the favored it. Those favoring Lye change fishing Season Opened Sunday. But Chilly Weather Has Resulted in Few Good Catches Being Renewalâ€"Only Few Good Fish Landed. argued that the constable did little work in town in the daytime, anyway, his time being taken up with other du- ties. Numerous complaints had been heard of the antics of certain citizens in the wee sma’ hours when they should have been at rest, and it was felt a night cap would solve this trouble. One member of the audience told of piller- thought the business men should have some protection. The opponents argued that in the first place any change in the present system would heve to be done by by- lsw, inthesecondplaoeltwuuptothe individual wetness men to supply their myone would have to do would be to watch the cop and do the devllment whenhewaslnenothermeIthe town. “Who will boss the work zones to know, while others maintained we shouldgoalonsaausualuwe didnot wish to raise the taxes. It was a good while it lasted and nothing was done. was the passing of accounts amount- ing to “55.60, the receipt of a cheque from R. IL myth, the amount overpaid him in constructing the punip, house. andthepuainsoftherequest of the 1mm 01) Co. to lower the curb in' front of their service station. This work was to be done under the super- vision of the hard of works and local M ‘1; to} arches-e W- RECEIVED PRIZE MONEY wanted Entering the annual Stratiord Musi- cal Festival competition held in the Classic City on Tuesday of this week, two of Durham’s juvenile musicians are receiving the congratulations of the citizens on the excellent standing ob- tained. This competition is open to all and naturally the competition is keen. In the festival there is something for everybody, piano, violin and other in- strumentals, and vocal competition. The Durham girls competed in the piano In the class for pupils under 9 years, Vera. Lauder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. place, and in the class for pupils under 12 years Jean McGirr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McGirr, took fourth} position, lacking only two points to tie: with her next neumt competitor. When it is considered that there were en- trants from Toronto, Stratford,. and other large centres, as well as numer- ous places similar to Durham, the standing of these two young Durham musicians is remarkable and highly satisfactory to the parents, and their teacher. Mrs. G. R. Padfleld. The test 'piece in the class under 9 years was “Le Petit men" by Couperin, and in the class under 12 years “Tarantella,” by Gaston Borch. ' A dispatch from Strattord in yester- day’s dailies reported Hazel Hyde, Strat- ford, first, and Vera Lauder, Durham, second, but this was an error. Both vounz ladies were tied for first posi- We congratulate these young pupils and 'trust they will continue their studies with the expectation of com- peting again next year when they may be even more successful. young tion. J. P. Hunter Passed Four-score and Event Was Celebrated Gathering at Chatsworth. CELEBRATED 80TH BIRTHDAY TUESDAY The Chronicle extends. congratula- tions to Mr. J. P. Hunter of town on having passed his 80th birthday on Tuesday, the event being flttingly ob- served by a gathering of the family at the home or his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. MacDonald at Chatsworth. Present from here were Mr. W. S. Hun- ter and daughter, Miss Elsie, Mrs. H. W. Cross, Dr. and Mrs. Pickering and family, Mrs A. H. Jackson, and Mr. J. H. Hunter, who for the past several weeks has been a. patient at Durham hospital, but is now recovering. With the exception of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKinnon of Bassano, Alberta, all the members of the family were present. The afternoon and evening was spent quietly, a birthday dinner being served by Mrs. MaDonald to the company. Mr. Hunter received remembrances from members of the family and a most pleasant time was spent. Canadian Greys Chapter I. O. D. E. held their May meeting on Tuesday evening, May 3 ,at the home of Mrs. S. F. Robins. The Regent, Miss Mar- garet Hunter, occupied the chair. Miss A. Remage gave the secretary’s report. port. The monument grounds commit- tee gave their report regarding the ar- rangements they had made for work to be done on the grounds this spring. Committees were appointed and plans made for the Chapters animal birth- dayteatotakeplacetheiastweekin Mey or the first week in June. The date is 1111de owing to the Chap- tar waiting to set the date, when it will be convenient for Mrs. A. Collins, Mrs. D. C. Town gave a pleasing in- strumental. Miss Margaret‘ Hunter gave a splendid and interesting report of the provincial convention held at the Royal Connauzht Hotel. Hamilton, the week of April 12. A vote of thanks was tendered Mus Hunter for this report. Mrs. Grant will be a. delegate. to the National Convention held in the Royal York Hotel. Toronto, the week of May The meeting closed with the strains of “God Save the King." I. 0. D. E. MONTH“ IKE-SEWING ONTARIO, CANADA, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1932 Prominent Citizen Passed in Death ‘ 0f Late John Kelly Identified with Engines We at Town and Surrounding Gantry for Over wymmmmhnum- Mr. John Kelly, one of the town’sl prominent business men for over half! a century, died at his home on QueenI street last Saturday noon after an ill-l ness of over a year ‘ from heart trouble, and a confinement to his bed since early last December. Mr. Kelly took a turn for the worse about two weeks ago and while his death was not unexpected by the members of his family and close friends many in the neighborhood not acquainted with the facts of his condi- tion were shocked to learn he had pass- ed away. He was in his 75th year. for The late Mr. Kelly was a native of Durham, where he was born on the 16th of Sepember, 1857, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, early pioneers of Durham, the former the proprietor of the famous Kelly’s Mills“ so well known by the earlier settlers, and still spoken of by the older resi- dents of the vicinity. With the excep- tion of a few years Mr. Kelly had lived his whole life in his native community, where he held the respect of all as an honorable business man, at all times Itook a deep interest in his community, and in his long business career as a bank manager enjoyed the confidence of the heads of the Standard Bank, with which practically all his business life was spent. In 1875 at the age of 18 years he en- tered the employ of the old St. Law- rence Bank at Newcastle. That same year the St. Lawrence was absorbed by the Standard Bank. In 1888 Mr. Kelly was appointed manager of the Durham branch and remained here until his re- tirement in June, 1926. In February of expected. Came Suddenly Lat Sat- urday.-Funcnl Held My Under Masonic Am that year Mr. Kelly was the honored guest of the Bank at its annual meet- ing in Toronto, the dean of the Bank’s employees, and at the banquet was called upon for an address, which he gave most interestingly, outlining his banking experiences for the previous 50 years. During this period he noted the many changes that had taken place in the service, and referred to the fact that during that time the entire per- sonnel from management down had undergone many changes, so many, in fact, that at the banquet he was the only remaining member of the “Old Guard." That Mr. Kelly enjoyed the utmost confidence of his superiors in office is well known, but perhaps the best trib- ute we heard of this was from one of the succeeding managers after his re- tirement in 1926. One of these men waited head office before coming to Durham for the purpose of receiving fuller instructions. They were few and manager. He was the whole bank! He always had many loans scattered about the country that, perhaps, were not al- together in accordance with the bank’s rules. This made no difference. He knew his people. and this knowledge was sumcient for head oflice. There are { many of the older residents who could. tell tales of the friendly interest Maj a man and institution today will bear testimony that he owes what he has to this sympuhetic interest. His pass- ing will bring up remembrances of ear. lier days to many of our older citizens. him faithfully during his last mness and will miss him more than any other members of the family. Two sons. Erlc Kelly, in Toronto, and Fred Kelly, in North Battleford, Sash, also survive. the latter being unable to be present at the funeral. A 'son, Reginald, died some years 880. the Anglican church here, held many' offices, and took much lnterést in its success. He reoelved his primary edu- cation in Durham schools, attended Upper Canada College, in Toronto, and was mentmed with the business life of the town. its 111W, its schools, and anythlnc than made for the betterment ottheoommunlty. l. ThemnenlmheldenMy e!- was a lifelong member of m. “DEW m An @8de {fluent 0! Durban for the put 25 years posed may at her home m Upper Town my alter- noon, the 4th inst. in the person 0‘ Mrs. Andrew Ritchie, in her 72nd year. months from anaemia Mrs. two months ago hem bedfast. 'I‘helatems Ritchiemadmh- ter otthelateur.andurs.No.thm Rocky Seuseen. Her maiden name was Clarissa Adeline Dunsmoor. She was married 47 years ago last Jmusry to Mr. Andrew Ritchie, who predeceased her eight years ago, and her whole life was spent in Durham and vicinity. Af- gter their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie engaged at farming on the Ritchie homestead at No. 9 Glenelg. remain- ing there until upwards of 25 years ago when they moved to Durham. The late Mrs. Ritchie was a woman held in high regard and the news of her passing will be received with regret. Surviving are her son, Arthur, at whose home she died, and a daughter, Mrs. J. Vessie (Annie) St. Marys. An- other daughter, Mrs. Merklinger (Mary), died 13 years ago. Nine grand- children, and nine great-grandchil- dren and two sisters, Mrs. William Ves- sie and Mrs. William Wright, Owen Sound, also survive. ' byterian church to Durham cemetery, the pastor, Rev. B. D. Armstrong, tak- ing the service. The funeral is being held tomorrow (Friday) ajternoon from Durham Pres- John T. Skales died very suddenly in‘ Mount Forest on Sunday in his 44th‘ year from acute indigestion. Deceased was a member of J. T. Skales and Company, jewellers, in business in Mount Forest for over 50 years. He was a member of Wellington street United church and also of St. Alban's Mason- ic Lodge, No. 200. In sport he was an active curler, bowler and golfer, and until some years asp was a member of the Mount Forest Hockey Club. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Robert Neilson and one brother, Howard, both of Mount Forest. Dr. W. C. Pickering, of Durham, is a cousin and attended the funeral on Tuesday. JustaswegotOpressweleamofthe death of Mr. Wlluam Petty at his home in Bentlnck. who passed away suddenly this Thursday morning from a stroke of paralysis and a heart attack. Though he had been ailing for some time his sudden passing was not looked for. He was 77 years of age and is survived by Mrs. Petty, two daughters, Mrs. Alfred Vollett (Annie), in Bentmck, Mrs. Rob- ert Walker (Elsie), Owen Sound. one son, John, at home, and two brothers, Charles of Bentinck, and Thomas in Durham. Funeral arrangements have not been made at time of going to press but the funeral will llkely be held Saturday afternoon. Queen street, and was ,under Masonic auspices, of which society he had been a member and officer for may years. The service was taken by Rev. B. Hayes, Thomtnn-Smith 00.. Toronto. the Bow- Interment was in the funny plot tn Trinity church cemetery. TEMPERATURES POI PAST m Thursday ............ 41 02 81 -- JOHN T. SKALES OBITUARY WILLIAM PETTY $2.003YenrinCanndl;$2.50inU.8. 51 Gtey Presbytery Met At Owen Sound Dr.W.A.luc‘huutdwfl- mama-nun...“ The recuhr spring meeting of Grey Presbytery of the United church was held at Dunstan Street United chumh. seventy delentes, ministers and lay- men, present. The future of the Guy’s proceedings was the address delivered at the morning aessmn by Dr. W. A. Conference of the United Church. A number of committee reports were pre- sented during the course of the any end much routine business wos dealt with but nothing of an outstanding notum occurred. Rev. Edward Baker of Dun- dnlk, president of the Presbytery, oc- cupied the chain while the secretary. Rev. John E. Peters of Meetord, per- formed his duties. morning session was given nt 11 o'clock. the meeting opened at ten. Dr. Taggart's address m on the subject. “The Church. the Body of Christ." The Church, the speaker declared. is not an organization but an arsenism, it is alive and every member of it must be alive if its health is to be good, for a bit of had blood efiects the entire body. Dr. Mac'mggart delivered a pes- sionate address to the delegates. who listened to him with great interest. At the alter-noon session various re- ports were received and routine busi- ness transacted. The delegates elected to attend the General Council to be held in Hamilton in September were Rev. Edward Baker of Dundslk and Mr. Wllllam Mortln of Walter’s Polls. Rev. Sydney smith of Meatord and: G. R. Wood of Dundalk were the alter- mte delegates. Thirty-five lay dele- gates were also elected to attend the mnnuol conference at Toronto next month. Rev. A. D. Cornett and Mr. R. D. Little of Owen Sound were elected to the settlement committee of the Toronto conference with Rev. Sidney Martin of Chatsworth md Dr. Stuples of Hanover the alternates. note. Rev. Mr. Smith stated that, while there had been a deficit during the past The ladies of Division Street United church served lunch. went an operation it St. John's hos- tndmotRemmdunmm otlmdon.mssermonshnvebeenm enjoyed by large mum and 3nd wm occupythewlflt