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The Women's Mission Circle of the Rpm“ church held their meeting at the home of Mr. R. McLean on June 29. The president, Mrs. Priest, was in charge and opened the meeting by 31118- Name." The scripture reading from Romans 11, was taken by Miss Moflat, and prayer by the president. A reading and solo by Mrs. Giles was very much appreciated. The roll call was answered the first of June. The meeting cloned bv singing “Work for the Night Is Prayer in unison. BAI'I'IS'I' LADIES’ Am The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church met on June 29 at the home of Mrs. R. McLean, and took the form of a sock social. The president, Mrs. Giles, was in the chair and Opened by sing- ing “Blest Be the Tie that Binds.” Mrs. Kinnee led in prayer. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. A reading entitled “TheLadies’ Aid" was given by Miss Grace Ritchie. 105. Priest gave a missionary reading and Mrs. G. Thornpson also gave a reading, which was followed by sev- eral contests. Mrs. McLean and assist- their annual strawberry tea on the Rectory grounds, Thursday afternoon 01 last week. The grounds looked very attractive. being decorated for the oc- casion. Twenty-five dollars was realized from this tea. entertained on Monday evening on the lawn at the home of Miss Barbara Rit- chie. The tables on which supper was served were beautifully decorated, a color scheme of pink and white being At. the close of the supper hour the meeting was called to order by Mrs. Carton. The Opening hymn “Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love” was carried out. sung. Miss Myrtle Koch and Mrs. Clarence McGirr led in prayer. Miss Blanche Boyce read the Scripture les- Mrs. Alder was the special speaker of the evening, giving an insnirlng ad- dress on “Stewardship.” The report of Young Woman’s Auxil- iaries and Mission Circles {or 1931 by Mrs. Rush was read by the Secretary. The meeting closed in the usual way with devotional exercises. A very pretty wedding took place at high noon in Durham, July 2, when Sara Eleanor. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. McCulloch, was mar- ried to Robert John, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall. The Rev. W. H. Smith officiated. The bride was charming in a gown of pale green georgette, fashioned on long fitted lines and wore a large white hat with gloves and shoes to harmonize. Her bouquet was pink Talisman roses and fern. HELD STRAWBERRY TEA The A.Y.P‘A. of Trinity church held The witnesses were Miss Christine Mchnoch sister of the bride gowned in orchid lace over satin; and Mr. Norman Mc‘nraith. Mrs. McCulloch. mother of the bride. received the guests wearing a copen printed chiffon. A wedding dinner was served to about 30 guests. at- the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs. Bert Hunt, in apple gren silk crepe and Miss Annie mum in flowered silk crepe, waited 011 cake graced the table. For unveiling the bride wore a grey ensemble with matching accessories. After a short honeymoon to Mus- koka and other points the happy couple will reside in Normanby. The bride and groom received my beautiful and useful gins showlng the high esteem in which they both fire held. WITH THE CHURCHES ms. Margaret Mcxechme. is home for summer vacation. lb.â€" Walter Renwick spent the past week with his brother and other friends in. her mu. Hr. entrant whimmmm- verse on Holiness. Several led ln '. Mrs. Pnest gave a report 01 MARSHALLâ€"MCCI'LLOCH HYMENEAL lunch and a social half ; week with friends in -story wedding Mrs. Harry Brightm and son Bruce, of Toronto, visited a week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, of Bentinck. They returned home Sunday evening. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Isabel Buddington, of Toronto, returned to her home there after at- tending the Durham Public school for the term just closed. Mrs. Smith and daughter, Thelma. the Marshallâ€"Moanloch the 2nd inst. farmer’s brother, Mr 3: McCulloch, of Vickers, guest of the Misses Murphy of Tara, at Port Elgln Beach this week. Mr. Mel Ryan, of Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ryan, of Durham, Mr. Ryan and son Curtis, returning home with him after spending a week with friends around Durham. Mr. Wm. Ryan returned from To- ronto on Saturday after spending a week at the home of his son, Melville. Miss Jean MacDonald is visiting for a few days with her friend, Miss Glad- ys Mighton. Mriand Mrs. Murray Davis, of To- ronto, are spending some time with the farmer’s uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. C. G. Mchivray. Miss Alexia Moffat, Pinkerton, vis- ited her aunt, Mrs. William Ritchie, one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harper, and Miss Fanny Harper, Mount Forest, visited their cousin, Mrs. W. Ritchie, the first their cousin. of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dix and little daughter, of Toronto, spent the week- end with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Atkin. Miss Dorothy Arnett, of Toronto, is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Amett, of Glenelg. Miss Pearl McCuaig, of Pontiac. Mich, is spending a week with her brothers and sisters at Top Cliff. Mr. and Mrs. John McFarlane, of Toronto, visited over the holiday with the McFarlane, family at Rob Roy. Rev. B. D. Armstrong. left on Mon- day morning for Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., where he will deliver a short course of lectures at the Presbyterian summer camp, which is being held at Iona Beach. He was accompanied by Mr. P. McQuarrie and Miss Mary McQuarrie. Miss Connie Atkin, of Toronto, is spending her vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Atkin. Mr: and Mrs. Frank McKay, of Windsor, spent. the holiday with the farmer‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McKay. Mr. and Mrs. L. Hillard, of Hanover, spent over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard of Varney. The latter young couple were quite recent- gratulations of their many friends around here. Miss Georgie Sharpe, R.N., of Miami, Man., is spending a week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Sharpe, and her aunt, Mrs. William Vollett and other relatives in the vi- cinity of Durham. Mrs. John Montgomery and son, An- drew, and Miss Gordon, of Collingwood, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McGowan. Mrs. Arthur Hoar and gen and daughter. of Oshawa, spent a few days with Mr. John McGowan and Mr. Will McGowan. Miss Grace is staying a few weeks at Mr. Win McGowan‘s. Mrs. Victor Catton, Grimsby, andt Mrs. (Dr) L. Grant, Stratford, visit- ed their sister, Mrs. Charles Moore, over the week-end. 1 Miss Bessie Smith, B.A., left Monday for Toronto where she intends taking a six weeks’ summer course. * Mrs. George Everett has returned to her home here for the summer after an absence of two years visiting with {her daughter at North Arlington, NJ. Mr. Duncan McFarlane, son David, and daugters, Margaret, Hazel and Ot- tilie, Mr. George Whaley, Mr. John McKay all of Flint, Mich, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Adams, of Detroit, were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. in. Albert Ashley, of Toronto, visit- ed friends here over the week-end. Mrs. John McLean, Abbey and Jean. Ralph, spent the holiday in St. George. ad}. aim Mrs. w. A. Davidson and two children. of Toronto, visited over the week-end with her sister and bro- to:- with friends in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gray and son over the week-end of week-end with the ’, Glen- Mr. George Renwick, Toronto, spent the week-end in the parental home. Mr. and Mrs. W. Black and son, Ted- dy, are holidaying in Gravenhurst. Miss Dorothy Howe, Toronto, spent a few days with her little friend, Miss Kathleen Renwick. McKenzie and other greatly improved the crop. After spending a. merry fortnight at Lewis returned to Toronto on Satur- day. ' the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miss Alberta Moran, guest of Miss Mr. and Mrs. James Atkinson, of Cork Hill, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mayo, the first of the week. Mrs. J. C. Cook visited kindred at Chesley and Glamis from Friday till Wednesday. Miss Isdbel Mays, of Guelph, is holi- daying at the parental home at the foot of Zion hill. dren, of Harrow, are holidaying at Mr. Geo. Peart’s, Mr. .135. Hastie’s and Mr. Hénry Bolton's. Mrs. Arthur McClocklin, of town, was a visitor recently at the McClock- lin home on the 4th cncession. The young peOple held a merry par- ty at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Banks on Friday evening. Charlie Atkinson is holidaying with his cousin, Raymond Edwards. W. H. Edwards, of Hamilton, was home over the holiday. He Spent part of last week in Sudbury district. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Robertson return- ed home to Molesworth on Friday. After enjoying a few days’ visit with his cousin, Mr. J. H. Robson, Mr. James Patterson left for his home in Brant- ford on Friday. Miss Clara Greenwood, R.N., return- ed home from Owen Sound on Satur- day evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Campbell and Mrs. J. Tufts, of Toronto, motored up to the Edwards homestead on Mon- day morning, returning home in the evening taking with them, Mrs. S. and Gordon of the 800, who have spent a lively fortnight on the farm. The big home seems very quiet since. We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. James Hopkins. The sympathy of this neighborhood goes out to Mrs. Herbert Allen and the other members of the family. ZioniteSo held a very enjoyable picâ€"l bvulsed with laughter. ’Tis forty-three? years since your scribe and he bade' each other goodbye at O. S. Collegiate, }Institute and had never met since; Wizard John Black of the old Chron-1 icle “menagerie” was over with him, as also with Mr. Doug. McKinnon, Miss McKinnon and the Wizards winsome little granddaughter. They added great- ly to the day's success. A bountiful l supper, a big candy treat, a most en- ithusiastic program of races wound up iby a big peanut scramble, the big bag 3being generously supplied by Mrs. R. :13. Rié'hardson of town, followed by a grousing baseball match, completed a 'day that will long be happily remem- bered. platform. and kept the crowd con-l 1Knox Corners (Our Own Correspondent) The subject of the sermon on Sun- day last was “The God of our fathers." The Misses MacAllister are home from Toronto for their vacation, also Miss Esther Petty from St. Francis. Mrs. John Morice and son, Edgar. Mrs. Green, of Guelph, and sister, Mrs. Wm. Petty, of Bentinck, were visitors on Saturday at the Thompson home. Mr. Fred Schrieber from near Mount Forest died at his home on Monday. He is a brother-in-law of Mr. John Marshall. The funeral will be held on . Wednesday. Miss Ellen Marshall spent a few days at her home here and left Monday for Guelph to attend summer school. Miss Elizabeth Byers is visiting a few days this week with Miss Dina Thompson. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. D; Marshall on the birth of a baby girl.‘ Mrs. 'I‘hornpson and son Norman, of‘ the Rocky, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson. , Mrs. Matthews and Miss Ruby, of increment, visited on Friday of last week with Miss '1‘. E. Byers. The Varnéy Ladies’ Aid met at the home oi Mrs. Stanley Mountain Wed- neaday afternoon. with 15 ladies pne- ent. The afternoon was spent in work the latte)“: data. near Traverston (Our Own Correspondent) Annie McKenzie, Turonto, THE DURHAM CHRONICLE very enjoyable pic- of have Gathered at Bunsen-n sum-day, When Pleasant This Was Spent in Games MacArthur Families On Saturday last, July 2, a reunion of the MacArthur families and des- cendants was held at Bunessan school, Glenelg. The day, being rather un- favorable in the morning, turned out fair in the afternoon and evening al- though somewhat cool. A crowd numbering about 175 gath-| ered together and took part in var-E ious sports and games, the younger; members playing ball, horse-shoe, etc,; while the older ones spent the after- noon in social chat and renewing! friendships. Pipers Cameron and Mc-§ Cormick livened up the afternoon with bagpipe music, which was much en- joyed. A short program, presided over Keown, Allan McInnes and Dan L. MacArthur; step-dancing by Dan Mc- Grath, of Williamsford and Sectch ‘songs by Stewart MacArthnr, after !which the gathering partook of a sump- . tuous supper. lthe pipers, and by Messrs. Leonard Mc- I The evening was spent in dancing. a splendid platform being provided and kept well occupied. :I‘he family genealogy runs as fol- lowsz, Colin MacArthur and his wife, Cath- arine McEachnie, came from the Isle of Mull, Argyleshire, Scotland, in the year 1830, and settled in the township of Vaughan. Later, abOut 1843, they came to what is now Durham and set- tled on the farm now occupied by their sisted of six sons and five daughters, who settled later as follows: John, at Sault Ste. Marie; Donald, on the Gara- young; Neil, in Detroit; Colin, who died' at 25 years; Janet, unmarried; Kate, Mrs. Allan Cameron, Glenelg; Annie,‘ Mrs. John Woods. later of Parry Sound; ‘ Mary, Mrs. Hunter, near Toronto; Mar- ~ garet, Mrs. Leonard, Muskoka. To Allan Cameron and Kate Mac- Atrhur were born Kate, Janet, Mar- garet (Mrs. Coutts), Effie (Mrs. Mc--l Kinnon), of Bentinck, who was the mother of the late Mrs. Andrew Milne, of Elmwood. and the late Mrs. Jas. McDougall of Crawford; Robert, all deâ€" lceased. ' To John Woods and Annie MacAr- thur were born Thomas, William, Kate. Alex., John. George, Colin and Mar- }garet, all of Parry Sound. | To David Hunter and Mary MacAr- zthur were born Mary (Mrs. Swanston). :deceased; Margaret (Mrs. Thompson); iKate (Mrs. Ross, of Toronto); Fred, -. deceased; Sarah (Mrs. Angus MacAr- Members Present From Over Wide 5 Donald remained on the farm now occupied by his grandson, Stewart and ;married Merron MacArthur, a daugh- ter of Donald MacArthur and Mary McKinnon. Although oi the same name there was little or no blood relation between the two families. To them {were born seven sons and one daugh- Iter: John, of Aberdeen, who died in 1907; Mary Ann (Mrs. Thos. Banks). of Durham; Donald, of Durham; Colin. of North Glenelg; Angus, north of .Durham; Neil John, of Vancouver, and ltwo sons who died in childbirth. thur), Dfirham; Annie, (Mrs. Hill), ceased; Alfred, deceased. Held Reunion de- Arthur, 8. member of a Bruce County family, and to them were born the fol- lowing: Mary (Mrs. John Mount), de- ceased; Kate (Mrs. Duffield), Guelph; Isabel (Mrs. Joe. Firth), Durham; m- ah (Mrs. Spittle), deceased; Dan J., of the Glen; John. of Bush; Annie (Mrs. Haushtby), London. of their family is given above in the Annabella was married to John Mc- Farlane and their family consisted of Dan, Margaret, Mary, deceased; Annie‘ and Sarah. in Toronto; Neil, Kate and‘ Bella, deceased. Tile descendants of these pioneer families are proud of their ancestors and have gathered together to pay tri- ; bute to the memory of those who came' into the widerness to hew out the ,homes which we enjoy today. Friend- !ships and acquaintances have been re- ‘newed and memories of olden days lbrought to light. The oldest living 1member is Mrs. Thos. Banks of Dur- ‘ham, who is in her 76th year. Of the descendants of these families the following were present at the re- union : Mrs Thos. Banks, William and Don- ald MacArthur, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hapkins and Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Donald MacArthur. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart MacArthur and Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Coutts. Mr. and Mrs. Colin MacArthur, Don- ald and Merton; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Edge, Margamt Allison and Dannie, Mr. and Mrs. Revel Boyce. Edna, Ross and Ian; Mr. and Mrs. Colin MacAr- thur. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Ross, Reg. Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Angus MacArthur, Mr.‘ and Mrs. A. W. MacArthur, Annie,t Mary, Malcolm and Artena, Mr. and! Mrs. Howard Paige and Christena. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. MacArthur, Ar- chie, Neil, Annabell and John; Mrs. Duffield and Alex., Mrs. Sutherland, Archie and Annie, Mr. and Mrs. Dave. Gibson' and Thelma, Mrs. Marie Far-’ row. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Anderson and! family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mofiatw May and Charlie; Mr. and Mrs. .105. Firth, Mr. Andrew Milne and Miss 'Katherine, Dr. J. E. Milne, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Milne and son. Mr. and Mrs. Angus B. MacArthur, J. D. Mary- !belle, Douglas. lJean, Laura. Kenneth and Lloyd; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mac- Arthur and Frank, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. MacArthur, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Wat- son and Betty: Mr. and Mrs. Alex. son and Betty; Mr. and Mrs. Alex. MacArthur, Donald and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McKeown and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. McGrath. Mrs. Mal. McMillan, Murt. and Flora; Mr. and Mrs. George Ries. Mr. and Mrs. Kernal Ries and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. John McDowell, Mr. Harry-Legend, Mrs. A1- lan McMillan and Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Mal. McKechnie. (Our Own Correspmzdent) Mr. Roy Tucker, accompanied by Mr. John Hooper, enjoyed a trip re- cently to visit his sister at Campbell- ford. They also visited friends at Cold- water. Mr. and Mrs. R. Breyrer and little son. of Detroit. are visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Tucker and other friends. Mast-er Alex. Weir. of Prioeville. spent Mr. Stanley Harrison is improving his house by building a wall under it. and veneering it. Mr. Edd. Pratt has the contract. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Harrison, son and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Angus McIntyre, of Detroit, are spending a few days among relatives and friends here. .. E. Ritchie spent over the week- Glenmont 113'. of Gait. spent the holiday with m. and Mrs. Bert Eocles md the farmer’s Brown, the first of the week. the holidey end week-end with friends in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nicholson spent the week-end with relatives in )0th Mr.Alex.Sim leftonl'fldlytow this week at 1 Boys’ amp in Muskokl. where he takes pert as one of the Guests of Mrs. Henry Reid over the week-end were her sister. Mrs. Chalet McLellan, Miss Mildred Menu-n Ind Montreal. large fishing petty on Dominion my. They enjoyed the trip but were. not very successful in getting my fish. The Union Sunday School plcnlc from the two churches here is to be held tomorrow. Tuesday, in our on [beautiful park. Both dinner and sup- iper will be served. BELLâ€"0n July 1, in Brandon. Mun to Rev. and Mrs. John E. Bell, a son. Ian McDonald. MARSHALLâ€"On July 1, 1932. in Nor- manby, to Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Mu"- shall, a daughter. NOBLEâ€"In loving memory of my dear mother, Nina Jane Atkins. beloved wile of Joseph Noble, who passed away July 8. 1932. Every day our thoughts are wondering. To a grave not far away, Where they gently laid your body Just ten years ago today. Tears of love can never wuke yo: From your peaceful; happy slot Though the years are ever pusim Your memory we will always keep. â€"â€"Ever remembered by daughter um Too Late to Classify IN MEMORIAL! PAGE 5