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The second reunion o! eat-members oi the 147th Battalion was held on land-y or this week in Owen Sound. and all mt trom town report a good .time. The event was marked by the at- tenmnoe of many tram far distant points, two ext-members coming all the way from Arizona. The Border Cities had a contingent of over twenty, and it indicates the friendly spirit which exists among the boys of this battalion when so many would travel such great distances in order to renew acquaint- ance with their fellows. Unfortunately, the weather was any- thing but good during the Memorial service, and parade in the afternoon. VOL. 66.â€"N O. 3406 It seemed that every time the boys took their hats at! in honor or the flag, or during prayer, the rain would come down just a little bit harder, but it would have taken a great deal more than that to dampen the spirits of the troops that day. and‘as we have since woman-nema- mucus-unam- hcbuynllllad‘Tinnddehr- heard of no casualties, apparently no damage was done. The forming up of the Battalion on the market square was reminiscent of the early days of 1916 and the familiar voices of Sent-Major All. Andrews and Col. G. F. McFarland brought back many memories. happy and otherwise. to those on parade. The manner in which some of the boys “formed fours" and performed some of the other simple military evolutions necessary to transfer the troops from the market square to the Monument was a. treat to anyone but a soldier. However, all seemed to remember how to “’Diamiss when that command was given. The Grey Regiment Armories on 10th street West was the scene of many reunions during the interim be- tween the parade and the dinner. “wen, u it isn’t So-and-So”; “Where have you been since 1917?”; "I’d tor- gotten that fellow ever existed“; “Let‘s have another." and other similar re- marks were the order of the day, and when "Come to the cook-house door" sounded at 5.30 all were on handto do justice to the “Army" meal (the like of which was never seen in the army) which was prepared and served by the boys themselves. Following the feed a short toast list was disposed of. The King. Fallen Comrades, ably proposed by Major G. D. Fleming, and responded to by two minutes’ silence. The “147th Battalion" was proposed by Col. 0. F. McFarland. An interesting part of the programme which followed the toasts was the presentation of a silver cigar- ette case to Major G. D. Fleming, a token of the appreciation of the boys for the part he played in making the reunion possible. 147": Veterans Eulogistic references were made to the excellent work performed by the committee in charge of the arrange- ments for the get-together and a new Each succeeding reunion seems to cement more strongly the ties of friend- ship which were formed in those great days of 1915-1918. The memories that are revived. the events recalled which only those who shared them can really appreciate. provide an experience which will always be cherished by those at- tending, and we feel sure that Thanks- giving Day 1935 will see a reunion even more successful than the previous two. We are looking forward to it now. set of officers was appointed to take care of the next event, which will be andimce of German scientists. “Ura- nium and thorium, contained in eel-um of millions of years. into radium. and finally returned into uranium lead and thorium lead. The lead 1111611188 11019 ustodetemnnctheueotmcurth at 2.000.000.” years." my evening. Made 133 1 bymOI‘nSoundm crowd was in attendance. The earth is 2.000.000,000 years old, according to the estimate of Prof. Dr. Otto Hahn. director of the Kaiser W11- helm institute at Berlin. The noted physicis bases his calculations on the nuantlt of lead to be tound‘on the The 1.0.13.3. MOTHER EARTH'S AGE THE DURHAM CHRONICLE converted in It’s worth keeping in mind tOO, that oysters of exeoellent quality are pro- duced both in British Columbia waters and on Canada’s Atlantic coast. For instance, one reason why the oysters are valuable in the diet is be- cause, in addition to containing vita- mines, they are rich in iron in assimil- able form and have copper too. so that they are useful in preventing anaemia. That’s on the dietary side, and it is a bit of information worth keeping But there are many interesting facts in the natural history side of the oys- ters' story. In a few hours after itis fertilized the egg develops into a small larva, which swims about by using tiny vi- brating hairs upon its surface. Before long a shell grows over the larva, which can still swim slowly. After about three weeks the free-swimming period is ended and the oyster, now about l/75th of an inch long, is ready to f‘settle” or. in other words, to cement itself to the more curved half of its shell to some suitable suface, such as a rock or a shell or a piece of brush. But as a mattef of fact there are many interesting points in the oysters’ life For instance, in the course of in- vestigatiom made in Prince Edward Island waters for the Dominion Depart- ment of Fisheries in the past two or three years it has been found that when the oysters are two years old about three out of four of them are males but “as they grow older the pro- among old- oyster, three-quarters or more may produce eggs." The eggs, by the way. are only about 1/500th of an inch in diameter when they are spawned. INTERESTING FACTS IN III-'E 0? OYSTER Travelling Days Over After that the oyster can do no more moving. It cannot go about after the minute plants or animals upon which it fed when at the larva stage of life. “For the rest of its life,” to quote Dr. A. W.‘H. Needler, the Biological Board scientist who has carried on the Prince Edward Island investigations arranged by the department, "it Oh- tains its food from the water which is made to flow through its shell by min- ute hairs beating rhythmically. It‘ has an elaborate mechanicism by which the solid particles are taken from the water; some are selected and taken in- to the mouth and the rest are rejected." But the oysters do not feed all the year round. neither do the young nor the. mature. Canada's Atlantic Coast oysters st0p feeding when the temper- ature of the water is lower than about 41 degrees Fahrenheit. As the water is usually colder than this from Novem- ber to April the oysters’ growth is in the other six months of the year. They usually take from three to five grow- ' seasOns after their first winter to Sim “marketable size.” which is a size of three and a half inches for those of round shape and. four inches in the case of the “long” felléws. Shaped by Environment Nor is it by chance that one oyster is of rounded shape and another is not. The shape of an oyster, as Mr. Needler explains, is influenced by the conditions under which it grows. “If growing on soft bottom where it sinks slowly, or if growing in a place where silt is settling, the oyster, being un- able to move. must ‘grow long to keep the lips of its shell above the mud. On soft bottom an oyster tends to be long and narrow and its shape is routi- dest on hard, clean bottom. “Under conditions which favor rapid growth it appears that the oyster grows flatter and has the ewes of its shell less curved the most ‘cupped’ oysters being found where the growth is slow. Oysters of the most valuable shapeâ€" most nearly round. with strong, cup- ped shellsâ€"are produced where they grow singly on hard, clean bottoms where the water is relatively cool and salt." Year’s Output The oyster found on the Dominion Atlantic coast is the specie known as scientifically Ostrea virginica. In Brit- ish Columbia there are three spaces-â€" the Native, and two varieties intro- duced originally by means of seed oysters, the Japanese, and the Eastern. Antoldmdrethanzmoomlsof these tasty shellfish were marketed from the Dominion fisheries last year. may mummick Dreamed some 13.- Oysters m the shell belie their looks. memnismenanaatacasua] DURHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1932 Confirmation at Trinity church, Dur- ham, on October 10, was a very inspir- ing and irnpressive ceremony. Twenty- three candidates were presented by the Rev. J. Billingsley, incumbent of the parish, to His Lordship, me BishOp of Huron, to receive the rite. One candi- date from Markdale was presented by the RV. C. O. Pherrill, rector of that parish. The Bishop’s Chaplain for the evening was the Rev. W. C. Allison, rector of the combined churches of Hanover and Durham. Twenty-four Candid” For Confirm- ation Presented and Duly Received Into the Church. The Bishop’s sermon, delivered to a packed church, was a simple and direct erplanation of confirmation, in which His Lordship gave historical reasons for the rite ,and in a very beautiful and impressive manner, its spiritual signifi- cance and value. Bishop Sanger Held Confirmation Service Children’s Service Next Sunday 4 Next Sunday in Trinity church will be observed as the annual Children’s Day. this special service being called for 11 o'clock in the morning. This day has been set aside for the Anglican churches throughout Canada. Children are expected to assemble with their parents for the service, which will be especially for the younger members of the congregation. Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Harvest thanksgiving§ervices are set for St. Paul‘s. Egremont, for Sunday, October 23, at 3 and 7.30 o'clock The services will be conducted by Rev. J. Billingsley. On Monday after the fowl supper, one of the features of the pro- During the taking of the alms, Mrs. A. W. H. Lauder sang very beautifully the sacred solo, “Open the Gates.” gramme to be presented will be an il- luminating and humorous address by Rev. W. A. Henderson of St. Marks, Hamilton. who will take for his sub- ject, the Ontario Reformatory at Guelph. Mr. Henderson was a former employee at this institution and his address will be interesting. The anniversary service of Varney United church was held last Sunday, the services being taken by Rev. C. G. F. Cole of Kenilworth, a former popular pastor of Durham. Both services on Sunday were well attended to hear the inspiring messages of Mr. Cole, who still retains his popularity with the Varney peOple. On Monday evening a fowl supper was served, and this, too, was well attended, though the evening was anything but pleas-ant. An excellent programme was given, but this is all we have been able to learn of it. As no report was sent in and it is utterly impossible to attend everything, we re- gret we cannot give a better account of the affair, and doubly regret we were unable to be present and get a crack at some of the excellent fowl and "accom- paniments" that went to make up the supper. Mrs. Victor A. Blyth received for the first time since her marriage last Thursday afternoon at her home on Lambton street. The home was very prettily decorated for the occasion. Mrs. Biyth wore her wedding gown of white satin and corsage boquet. Receiving with her was her mother, Mrs. Hope of Toronto, and Miss Winnie Blyth. Mrs. Cameron Lauder and Mrs. J. A. Aldred poured tea and Mrs. W. Blyth and Misses Marjorie and Dorothy Pickering served the guests. The door was attend- ed by little Jean Lauder. 400 barrels of the total, Prince Edward Island over 5,300 barrels, British Col- umbia 3,555 barrels, and Novia Scotia slightly more than 2,000 barrels. ' Up to the present the annual Can- alian production has not been equal to the demand, but with increasing at- tention to the possibilities offered by the oyster industry, and the employ- ment in suitable areas 0 “oyster farm- ing” methods, such as those now being put into effect in Some areas in Prince Edward Island, the output may be ex- pected to increase. In the meantime, .those people who buy Canadian oysters ;get a delicious, healthful sea food: George Glass, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Glass, Bruce street, joined the list of. those suffering from broken arms lately when a car he was cranking backfired late Tuesday afternoon, breaking his right arm. The fracture was given medical attention and the patient is doing as well as can be ex- pected. ANOTHER. BROKEN ARM VARNEY ANNIVERSARY HELD RECEPTION ‘ An Exchange says:â€"â€"Many wonder ‘that “Business is so slow.” Retail mer- tchants agree that business is not slow. lThe volume of busineSS being done right :now is fully to the usual. But business ;is changed . Business now means auto- lmobile. It means very little else. People {in a country like ours can only buy Ea certain amount. If that certain a- lmount goes into a car it cannot go { into improvements to the house or into ifurniture or into clothing. If you won- ! der. you business men, why you are sel- gling so little, look around and see how Q much is being sold in other lines. Other ! lines means cars. The great bulk of the f peoples’ savings are going into cars land their upkeep. Thisis the second icommercial mania of my experience. l1 was in the watch and jewellry busi- :ness in the days of the bicycle craze. EMost of you do not even remember it. .To compare bicycles and automobiles seems absurd doesn't it? Well, the 'mania was the same and the effect on :certain lines of business was the same. {The bicycle mania did not have such a gwide effect. To a great extent bicycle tbuying was confined to young peOple. iIt did not prevent "Dad" from buying !paint or lumber or furniture; it did: inot prevent “Ma” from getting a new { carpet or mattress. It did prevent young ?men from buying suits of clothes and awatches. It' came' in the days when all gyoung men wore clothes made by the zlocal tailors. All at once merchant .tailors felt their business stop. The lmoney that usualy went for a'spring suit or overcoat went as an instalment ion a “wheel.” The money that usualy went for a fall suit went for another payment on the wheel, for in those days bicycles cost as high as $175 and in those days that was a heap of mon- ey. History is repeating itself. Motor lcars are no longer the toys of the rich. Everybody is buying motor cars and {nothing can stop them. It is knocking .my business but I am not trying to st0p it. What’s the use? If you won- der why you are not selling more ban- anas and socks and shirts and carpets Jack Miner, Naturalist, The October meeting of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. J. C. Nichol on Thursday afternoon of last week. The president, Mrs. James Mather presided. The meeting was opened by singing the Institute Ode, followed by the Lord's Prayer in unison. It was moved and seconded that the Institute have Jack Miner give his fam- ous lecture in the town hall, the date later arranged for being Tuesday of next week, the 18th. During the meeting Mrs. Giles, the efficient secretary, was presented with a gift in appreciation of her services, for which she thanked the ladies. In the programme, Mrs. McFadden sang a solo, “The little old church in the val- ley,” Mrs. S. MacArthur gave a read- ing, “Mail Order Babies,” which was very interesting and humorous. Mrs. J. C. Cook was guest speaker and gave an excellent address on “Helps to Hap- piness” which was very much enjoyed by all. Mrs. C. McGirr sang a solo in her winning manner. and Mrs. J. M. Burgess read a short Thanksgiving story. The roll call was answered by Health Hints. Miss Annie Weir was appointed to the town Relief Committee as the In- stitute’s representative. The meeting was closed in the usual manner by singing the National An- them. Mrs. Smith’s group was respon- sible for the programme and refresh- ments. But “Business Has Changed,” Accord- ing to His Reasoning, Just as it Did Nearly Forty Years Ago When Bi- rycles Were the Fad. BUSINESS NOT “SLOW”. DECLARES WRITER and coats and ties on Saturday night, take a walk and see the business that is being done in gasoline. Sorne pe0ple can, of course, go on buying other things just the same but most We can’t. Watch a car go up over a hill puffing and blowing from its exhaust. I'll tell you. Socks and chairs and ties and dresses andâ€"and everything. In this connection, about the best case happened in Orillia. A man went into a store in Orillia and bought three dozen eggs and had them charged. He took them to another store and sold them for cash and bought gasoline with the proceeds. Such is life but that is the life of today. The wise ones are those who foresaw the change and turned their shaps into garages. Lectures Next Week William wdhw, for the put fifteen years police magistrate of this part of any comm. and during his whole life of more than?! yM¢muentof this mammunuidhwmbomonme fifth concession of Glenelg on the 23rd hove. the first white child born in that part of the township. He was the oldest sonofthehteMr.aners.Jumes calling, the son followed his father in the trade, at which he worked for a number of years, giving up this strenu- ous life in 1879. During his tune at the trade Mr. Laidlaw worked on many of the buildings in this vicinity and was engaged as far south as Guelph. With the late Robert Moffat. he built No. 9 school in Glenelg. After giving up his work as a mason, the late Mr. Laidlaw went into the-gro- cery business in town, and in 1883 he built the building north of the post office, until recently occupied by the Royal Bank. He had as high as 14 clerks in his. employ at one time and continued in business until 1900, when he sold out to Mr. James Ireland, now in Toronto. In his later years he was inspector on the Public school when it was built, and held a similar position when the High school was built at a later period. Scotland in 1852. A The late Mr. Laidlaw also took an interest in municipal matters. He was elected to the Council in 1886. which that year was composed of Messrs. Dav- id Jackson, Gilbert McKechnie, H. w. Mockler, James Burnett, R. W. Home. Henry Parker, James Brown and W. Tucker. Of the councxl of that year Mr. Laidlaw was the last surviving member. He sat in the council until 1890, when he was elected Mayor for two years, and is said to have been the youngest mayor in the town's history. He retired from municipal affairs until 1910, when he was again placed in the mayor's chair for two years. He was mayor again in 1917. On his appoint- ment as Police Magistrate he resigned his oflice and has not held municipal office since, although he served on the local Hydro Commission for several terms. During his years on the bench his ability was recognized by the de- partment, and on occasions in the ab- sence’of the senior magistrate, he had presided over the Owen Sound police court. During these years he was as well travelling representative for the Alfred Rogers Cement Co.. and some years ago conducted a general store at Allan Park. In 1877 the deceased was married to Miss Sarah Wiley of Bentinck, who survives, and who, with her husband. has been a continuous resident of Dur- ham since their marriage. Besides his widow, the late Mr. Laidlaw is survived by four sons and four daughters: Arthur, in San Antonio. Texas; Wil- liam, in St. Marys; Robert, in Toronto; Fred, in Windsor; Mrs. (Dr) McMillan (Merle). Toronto; Mrs. W. F. Dunn (Ella), Moose Jaw. Sask.; Mrs. S. Mc- Intyre (Jessie), Durham, and Mrs. W. Lauchlan (Essel), Ottawa, all of whom, with the exception of Arthur, were at the parental bedside when the end came. A brother, Robert. in Detroit, is the only surviving member of his fam- ily. The late Mr. Laidlaw had been ill for the past two years with arterio sclerosis, but while confined to his home at times, was able to be about until last July when his condition be- came critical. He suffered no pain and was conscious until two days before his death, when he sank into a coma. The funeral is being held this after- noon irom his late residence on Bruce street to Durham cemetery. The ser- vice is under auspices of the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, of which society he had been an active member for the past 55 years. He was active in the organizing .ot the local Rebekah lodge, which will join the brethren in paying a last tribute to a departed member. Thursday Saturday His son, Arthur, arrived in Durham- yesterday morning from Toronto. Him- self recovering from a recent Operation, he came by aeroplane from San Anton- io to Cleveland, then tried to fly to Buffalo, but was famed back by a storm. Taking the train at Cleveland he arrived in Toronto Wednesday morning, where he was met by his brother Robert. Monday Wednesday TEMPERATURES FOE PAST WEEK 8 tun. Max. Min. Run OBITUARY $2.00aYur inCuudn;$2.50inU.S. washeldlnthePubuc Momm- ermnon'rhursdayandmltheflh and 7th of October. 1982.11!“ was the lnrgest convention ever held in South Grey. There were present 90 Elemnt- ary Rural School teachers, 32 Element- ary Urban teachers. 3 visiting Element- ory teachers. 12 High school teach- speaker from a. Normal School, the pm- gramme consisted entirely of addresses given by the teachers of South Grey. These were greatly appoechted (or much useful and practical information and general knowleue of their own experience was handed on to fellow School re a memorial for Dr. Rod- clifle. Any one wishing to contribute to this fund my do so by remitting to was Jean Mex-chum. Toronto Nor- mal School. (2) from Chief Inspector be reduced if schools wens opened on September 6. mm of September 1. The 3rd letter ave detailed Instruct- _ions for commit“ the eves-ace “tend- Mr. J. A. Graham, that Mr. Merriun's worthy successor, Mr. Chapple, be the presiding chairman and acting-phasi- dent. This motion was carried. an. Chapple then occupied the char through all the sessions and handled the programme so well that this meet- ing of teachers was one of the very best of the many good ones we have had in South Grey. Kerstine, and Collins; Misses Edith Hunt, Bergm, Montgomery, Hume. Rit- chie. M. Benton. Fettes. Letters were read from Mr. Duvtd Rev. Mr. Miller conducted devot- ional exercises, and in his few but well chosen words, told the teachers that the skillful teacher {its the matter to the capacity of the mind she has in charge He said a. careful study of the life of Christ is a great aid to the teacher. Rev. Mr. Scott extended a most cordial welcome to the teachers of South Grey. He complimented us on our splendid mottozâ€"“Eaeh for all, and all for each." He thinks the teechers‘ work a very noble calling, that of draw- ing Out of character and building up of life. The minutes of the last Institute meeting held in the Dundalk High School, were read by the secretary, Miss C. M. Weinert. Moved by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Collins, “Thu the min- utes as read be adopted." Carried. The first session was opened at 9.49 a.rn., Thursday, with the Hon. Presi- dent. Mr. Wright, I. P. S., in the chair. Mr. Merriam, our President had ac- cepted a position on the stat? of the Thornbury Continuation School, and was unable to be with us, but it was moved by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. H. Corbett, preddent of the Trustees Department of the O.E.A., was present and was called upon. He told the teachers it was their duty to set a high standard which the pupils are to follow. The Treasurer‘s Report was made by Miss C. M. Welnert. Balance in Bank on October 6, 1932. was $382.03. 1115pr erght then ntmed the Register Keepers, and also the Stand- ing Committee as follows: nous. Mr. Mitchell. chairman of the High School Board. further stressed the wel- come and gave the teachers sound ad- vice. He said, “If you don‘t want to do your duty get out of the profession before you blight sonic child’s life. If you have a dull pupil, give him all you Mr. Inkster, chairman of the Public School Board. extended a hearty wel- come to the teachers. After 18 years as a trustee and 21 years as secretnry treasurer, he felt he knew much about teachers. He stressed the responsibili- ttes of the teacher. and the influence the teachers have over the little ones. whose minds are plastic. Sock”. To Meet an AM Next Year. 137. It