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Durham Chronicle (1867), 21 Jul 1932, p. 5

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mo ENJOYABLE m The Ladies’ Aid of the Presbyterian church held a delightful tea on Tues- day afternoon tram 3 to 6 pm., on the beautiful lawn of Mr. and Mrs. John McGowan. The grandmothers of the congregation were the guests. Musical numbers were rendered during the at- piano and Mr. Flynn on the violin, and were enjoyable. Mrs. McGowan, one of the grandmothers. sang a solo. Several SHCIAL MUSIC SUNDAY The Merpal quartette of Toronto, composed of Miss M. Smith, soprano; Mrs. Warner, contralto; Mr. White- house. tenor; Mr. Palmer, baritone, and Mrs. Correll. accompanist, were heard in Knox church last Sunday morning and evening in old and familiar num- bers. In the evening Miss Smith and Mrs. Warner sang solos which were also much appreciated. On behalf of the congregation, Rev. Mr. Smith thanked the members, acknowledgment being made by Mr. Palmer. quilt which was just completed, was taken out of the frame. Several beauti- ful quilts, the handiwork or Mrs. 11c- Gowan, were shown, which proves how active our grandmothers are. A boun- tiful lunch was served and a very de- nghttul attemoon came to a close. The annual garden party of Burns Presbyterian church at the Rocky was held Tuesday evening on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stewart. north of Aberdeen. Everything considered there was an exceptionally good at- tendance. Along about 6 oclock, the time the ‘supper was to commence, the rain came, and although not so very heaw, was sufficiently so to keep many away who would have gone had the evening remained fine. At that, the attendance was not much behind that of average years. A ball game was in progress and had to be called in the third inning. the Weibeck team at that time being ahead or their opponents, Hutton Hill. After the supper. a var- ied programme was ~given, consisting of selections by the Ritchie, Staples and Sharpe orchestras, C. Brigham, Wesley Noble. solos by Rev. Mr. Greig oi Chatsworth, Jamie Hewitson,‘ and a Mr. Edmonds. a professional entertain- er. who was present. The address of the evening was given by Rev. .1. Gal- loway. of Mulock. Rev. B. D. Armstrong, the pastor. was chairman. ANGLICAN GARDEN PARTY The annual garden party of Trinity church was held on the rectory grounds last night with a fairly good attend- ance. There was a variety of amuse- ments and the crowd apparently had a good time. A varied programme was also given. in which Messrs. Harvey Smith. Fred Arnett and Clarence Ad- lam gave readings and instrumentals, with Miss Oliega Hahn a couple of piano solos. The Sharpe orchestra sup- plied the major part oi the music. The diflerent booths did a thriving busi- ness, and the Woman’s Guild, under whose auspices the affair was held, are well satisfied with the results. Rev. J. Billinssky was chairman. Jerryâ€"“Tom. are you ever troubled with sleeplessneu?” BI'RNS ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY Tomâ€"“I am. Some nights I don’t sleep three hours." Jerryâ€"“I pity you, then. I’ve got it awfully bad. I’ve been amicted now tor wont three years. The doctor cans ' WITH THE CHURCHES The motoring season is here, and you should protect yourself against accidents. Motor Car Insurance is like any other com;- moditytâ€"you get what you pay for. A cheap com- Do you buy your Motor Car Insurance on the “How much is it going to cost me” plan ? hunky. July 21. FRANK IRWIN, Durham FIRE and CASUALTY INSURANCE ant. of Toronto, spent the week-end with Mrs. M. Kearns. Miss Eileen Teeter returned to her home this week after spending two weeks’ holidays with relatives in To- ronto. Miss Rita Graham is visiting with her friend, Miss Francis Hay, Bramp- ton. were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Burgess, on \Baturday. Mrs. J. J. Smith and Miss Belle Mc- Kenzie returned Saturday from a two weeks’ holiday at Winona and Toronto. Miss Constance Woodiord, of Ham- ilton, visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. C. Graft. Mr. Neil Shortreed, or Keswick, his Gl‘oncm, and Miss Fortune, of Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong and little daughter, Dorothy, of Dundalk. visited on Sunday with Miss E .Calder. Mrs. (Rev.) William Hill, nee Ella Barber, and children, Doris, Jean and Lorna. of Oak Park, Illinois, are spend- ing the holidays with Mrs. Hill’s moth- er, Mrs. Richard Barber, here. Mr. Hill will follow later and spend the month of August in Durham. Mrs. McPhail, Walkerton. and grand- son. Burns Kristine. visited with Mrs. McCannell and Mrs. McPherson on Thursday last. Messrs. W. H. Kress, E. D. McClock- lin. R. Hughes and T. Henderson left Tuesday night for Kingston to attend Masonic Grand Lodge. Mrs. Gordon Ross, Lethbridge, Alta., was a visitor with Mrs. McPherson last week. Mrs. McPherson accompanied her to Dornoch, where she visted with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith. Mrs. John Bolger and daughter, Rose, are visiting for a week with the form- er’s brother at Sarnia. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Betty Henderson is visiting for three weeks with friends in Toronto. Miss Shand of the British Embassy, Washington. D.C., is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. David Lamb. at Aberdeen. The first of the week, accompanied by Mr. Roy Lamb, they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Torry at Mulock. Miss Shand and Mrs. Lamb leave this week- end to spend a few days at. Blenheim with the latter’s daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G. Bayly. Mrs. Peter Matheson of High River, Alberta. and Mrs. R. E. McMahon of Toronto, better known to Durhamites‘ as Lou and Inno Davidson, vistied with their sister, Mrs. P. J. MacArthur, the first of the week. \Irs. Matheson is spending a couple of months with rel- atives in the East, her first visit here since going West in 1908. We were pleased to have a short call from them on Tuesday, and to learn that our old friend. ‘Pete,” is well and wished to be remembered to old friends in town, Twhere he was one of the stalwarts on {the lacrosse team of a quarter century ago when Canada’s national game was at its zenith. Mr and Mrs. Murray Smith and chil- dren, of Windsor, visited for a couple of days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. They have been spending their vacation at their summer cot- tage near Kincardine. Mr. and Mrs. E. Armstrong, of Hut- ton Hill. visited for a few days last Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McClocknn, formerly of Chicago, but now residing in Toronto, who have been visiting his of Mrs. Alex. Momma!) and Miss Vida McLachlan spent a week in Toronto, returning Tuesday. and daughters, Misses' Florence and Ruth, Toronto, are guests or Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gagnon at Wilder's Lake this week. - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindsay and family of Brantford, are visiting with Mr. Robert Lindsay, Glenelg, and with other friends in the vicinity. parents, Mr. and Mn. E. D. McClock- Pricevflle lin, here. left Sunday 101' their home (Our Own Correspondent) 1n the city where Mr. MOCIOCKIID will Everybody is busy these days at the resume his 9051310n With the 1'0th haying and all are hoping the weather Groceterias. keeps fair. Mrs. D. S. Johnson, 01 Toronto, Mr. Miss Jean Hincks is attending 811-15: and Mrs. Al. Campbell 01 Cleveland, camp in Holstein this week. and Mrs. Alex. Campbell of Elmwood. Messrs. Cliflord E. Hincks, Murray were recent guests 01 Mr. and Mrs. Nichol, George Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mighton, Bentinck. F. R. Oliver and Miss Emma. Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, of Brant- and others from here attended the ford, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. farmers’ convention at Ottawa ,Satur- William Falkingham. day. Mrs. Alex. McInchlan and Miss Vida Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McLachlan spent a week 1;) Toronto, IStonehouse, who were married Tuesday. returning Tuesday, Also to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harrison, ‘1... 1 13M+ ‘R‘Qa Tnmam and Mr Who were married saturdaé’. JUIY 9- Mr. and Mrs. Scaife, Grand Valley, spent Friday with Mr. Scaife’s sister, Mrs. Thos. Allan. Some of the Durhamites at camp this week in Holstein are: Velma. Blyth, Elsie Hunter, Jean Grant, Kathleen McFadden, Lucy Robins and Jean Harding. Miss Gwendolyn ’I‘ranner. Stouflvilie, is a guest of Miss Kathleen McFadden. Miss Isobel Sneath. Shanty Bay. is visiting her brother, Dr. T. H. Sneath. Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair and fam- ily of HOpeville, spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Weir. Mr. and Mrs. S. Trafford, Clarence and Joy, Misses Belle and Margaret Mrs. Thos. H. Watson at Galt. Miss Belle McGirr remained over for two weeks. Mr. Harold Ramage of Kirkland Lake, is holidaying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ramage. Mr. J. B. Moore and Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smart and two chil- dren of Harkaway, were week-end visi- tors at Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Firth’s. Last Saturday's Toronto Telegram contained an announcement of the en- gagement of Miss Adeline Isabel Gra- ham, R.N., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Graham of Durham, to Mr. David G. E. Morrison, son of Mrs. Morrison and the late David Morrison of Toronto, the marriage to take place on Septem- ber 15. Accompanying the announce- ment was a photo of the young couple. Mr. Morrison heads the well-known Queen street firm of D. Morrison, Clothiers. On July 15, Mrs. James Ewen enter-f tained the Aberdeen W. I. and a spien-l did attendance of members and visi-. tors were present. The president con-i ducted the meeting. Each committeei gave their report and a letter was read. for fruit sent in sickness. Another. member was added to the list. After the usual business was gone through community singing was enjoyed, with Mrs. G. Johnston at the organ. Mrs. ‘Vessie sang “I'll Go to the Garden ’Alone,” and was much enjoyed. Two very interesting contests were conduct- ed by Mrs. G. Twamley and Miss J. McDonald. The prize in the first con- test was won by Mrs. Tl Milligan and the second contest prize went to Mrs. Wes. Noble. The National Anthem brought a very enjoyable afternoon to a close. The grandmothers are putting the program on for the August meeting at .the home of Mrs. Gorman Johnston. Mrs. D. S. Johnson, 01 Toronto, Mr. ad Mrs. Al. Campbell of Cleveland, ad Mrs. Alex. Campbell of Elmwood, ere recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. eo. Mighton, Bentinck. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, of Brant- »rd, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. ABERDEEN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Allan Park Women’s Institute met at the home of Mrs. John Sharp on Wednesday afternoon, July 13. There were 10 members and 23 visitors ALLAN PARK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Scripture lesson. The Institute song was sung and the minutes of the June meeting were read and edopted. The roll call was answered by uses of old 311k stockings, waste paper and rugs. Aletterotthnnkswasmdfromur. and Mrs. Archie Parks {or fruit given Mrs. John Sharp, also a question draw- er. A garden party was decided on, to be held the latter part of July. The flower collection was then taken up and the meeting closed with the National ants served a very dainty lunch. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Schmidt on Au- gust 10. Everybody welcome. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED THE DURHAM CHRONICLE Mr. and Mrs. Harold Karstedt and family visited friends at Shelburne Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reilly and fam- ily visited with friends in Owen Sound. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Magee and daughter, Irva, of Eugenia, Mr. David Hincks, Beth and Almeda, visited Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Charles .Tuck- er. Mr. and Mrs. David Nichol, Mr. Wm. McLeod and Donelda, Mr. and Mrs. John' McLean, Mr. Hector McEachern were Sunday visitors with the Mac- Donald family, Edge Hill. Congratulations to Miss Anna Mc- Eachern on being successful in pass- ing her exams in Normal school. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Nichol and Wm. and Mabel and Mr. John Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Allie McLean were recent guests at A. L. Hincks’. Bornâ€"on Sunday, July 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Hector McLean, Priceville, a son. Donald, Dick and Bernice Carson re- turned home Tuesday night after spending over a week in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Parslow, of New York, spent the past two weeks visiting their many friends here. Mrs. P. Horsburgh Egremont, is visiting McLean. Rev. Mr. Moir of the United church is on his vacation to Peterboro. Mrs. P. Horsburgh, of South Bend, Egremont, is visiting with Mrs. D. G. The annual memorial service to the fallen here will be held on August 7 on the lawn adjoining the monument. Mr. M. A. Sarsoliel, Deputy Minister of Public Welfare, has signified his in- tention of being present to present the wreath donated by the Government. the work of disabled veteran soldiers. Miss Beth Hincks spent a few days visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Tucker, this week. Mrs. Wm. McBride spent a few days last week in Ottawa and returned home Tuesday. Miss Catherine MacMillan, R.N., of Dunnsville, came home Monday night for two weeks’ holidays. Swamp College (Our 02m Correspondent) (From another correspondent) Everybody is busy at the haying. Misses Mary McCannell and Robena MacPhail, of Toronto, are spending three weeks at the former’s home. Mary enjoyed a trip to Ottawa over the week-end. Miss Kathleen McMillan, R.N., of Toronto, is holidaying at her home. A number from here enjoyed the dance at Swinton Park recently, when all ind a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crowell, Marion, Jessie and Margaret, Mr. Crowell, sr., Mr. Herb. Christie and friend, of Tona- wanda, N.Y., motored over and were guests at Mr. Angus MacCannell’s. Congratulations to Mr. Charlie Haw on passing his exams at Normal school, Toronto. IS NEW SUPERINTENDENT Confirmation of the appointment of R. C. Palmer to the position of Super- intendent of the Dominion Experimen- tal Station at Summerland, 3.0., with effect from June 1, 1932, is announced by Dr. E. S. Archibald, Director of Ex- perimental Farms. _ Mr. Palmer’s appointment comes as a well merited promotion following el- even years of work at the Summerlwd Staâ€"tier}. He is a graduate of the Uni- versity of British Columbia, with the degree of B.8.A. (1921) and MAA. (1923). He was awarded the Returned Soldier’s Scheluship in 1920 and 1921. end the gold medal for efficiency in he has spammed in hortictntural re- which was product. An increase of 5.739.000 lbs. INCREASE BACON EXPORTS STATION Dundalk, visited recently with Mr. Mrs. I. McPhaden and daughter, M155 Margaret, of Mount Forest, are spending holidays with Mrs. .135. Hors- Mrs. George Hostetter left on Thurs- day for Detroit, where she will spend a few weeks visiting relatives. more, is spending a few days with Mr. Charles McDougall. of her grandmother. Mrs. Suckow and son, Delmar, spent a few days recently at Dromore. Misses Vietta and Evelyn Eccles, of Mount Forest, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Eocles. Mrs. D. Greer returned to her home after spending a. few weeks with her daughter near Gleneden. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Jackson, of Calvin, Man, are guests at the home of Mrs. John Leith. Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson and Miss Tillie Stevenson with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Muteh and Miss Bessie Drimmie, of Yeovil, attended the Mc- Knight reunion near Hamilton on Thursday last. Members of Holstein Orange Lodge were on parade at Harriston on Tues- day, July 12. Miss Muriel Nelson, of Orchard, spent part of her holidays with Miss Mar- jorie Nelson, last week. The choir of the Presbyterian church held a successful picnic in the Park on Wednesday evening. The Ritchie re-union was held in Holstein Park on Thursday. This is an annual event and a large crowd at- tended from many different places. Rev. Mr. McMullen returned to his home on Wednesday after spending three weeks at Preston. Rocky Saugeen (Our Own Correspondent) The fine weather this week has given the farmers a chance to get the hay in. Mr. apd Mrs. Harold Warren and two sons, Mrs. Ross and granddaugh- ters, of Guelph, were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Neil McLean on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clark and fam- ily, Zion, called on friends at the Rocky, the first of the week. Congratulations to Miss Catherine McLean who was successful in pass- ing her exams at Stratford Normal. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter and fam- ily accompanied by Mrs. Gilmour and Mrs. Wright were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Lawson. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Reayy and son Clayton, spent a day this week in Hanover. Messrs. Robert Lawson, Harold Mc- Kechnie and Joe Crutchley, were dele- gates from the Clubs here to Ottawa. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Miller on the arrival of a little daugh- Miss Margaret McLean spent Sat- urday with Miss Reta Vollett Hutton Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Rumble, Toronto, were visitors this week with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawson. Master Bobby re- turned with them. Miss Margaret Irvin spent last week Miss Isabel Lawson is holidaying for a couple of weeks at her home here. Dromore /Our Own Correspondent) Mr. and Mrs. W. McFadden and Moore visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Taylor on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Hopkins and fam- ily spent a day recently with Mrs. Hop- kins’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, Var- Rev. and Mrs. Honeymtm are this week visiting her sister at Kincu'dine. {Our Own Correspondent) Bud Mrs. Brown to Mrs. Green: “The Whites have hnd t in“: . He threatened he would sup her {we Becwse she bought I hat: And now they’re not on speaking terms. What/do you think of tint?" “Didst hes: the Intact news? The Whites hnve had an awful row And she we: much lbw; He slapped her {we end bucked an eye. They fear her teeth she'll lone." “Have you yet heard the teleâ€" How Mr. White but Mrs. White 'l‘o pieces with n nil? Hebrokeherrihsendcmckedherekuli. They’ve got him now in nil." Then Mrs. Jones passed on the word When Mrs. Smith was met; “Was it not awful of the Whites? She is unconscious yet! He used ashotg'un and a knife; ' He'll hang for this, I bet.” So flew the tale on idle tongues Throughout the little town, 1Each adding on a spicy hit As it went on its rounds. The moral of this tale is plain; Don't be a Mrs. Brown. The business man who retired to escape salesmen has returned to his office to avoid house-to-housc canvas- SETS. BUSCHLEN.â€"On July 19, 1032, in Our- ham hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. C. Buschlen, a son (stillborn). LAMBâ€"On July 18, 1932. in Durham hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Lamb. Toronto, a son. LAWRENCEâ€"On July 15, 1932, in Bentinck, to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lawrencx‘, a son. 113 MEMORIAM LEVINE-In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Jacob Le- vine, who passed away ‘in the Mount Forest Hospital. July 27, 1925. â€"Sadly missed by wife and family. 1p. WANTED TO BUY GOOD USED BINDER CHEAP; WILL p33; cash. Apply Chronicle Office. Too Late to Classify THE GROWING TALE BORN PAGE 6 7 21 lpd.

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