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Durham Red Cross Society held a successful sale Saturday afternoon and evening when a considerable amount of home mule baking, flowers and candy was disposed of. The flowers were do- nated by D. Plett 0! Mount Forest. A large number of ladies were present at the afternoon tea. you don't care what happens to your DownwahuumtjomyofaooWerH.w.nuntiorReeve,Geo. WaWyMllaoverm.Hopkmsfm-Deputym.0mmcmm elected:rrod1'orry,aohnWenodehu.Bafley. mvoteontheretm'nto Statute labor resulted in the wt system being "tuned, the majority, 283. That Binds” was sung. Light refreshments were served and Prayer for the newly-elected officers m meted by Miss Winnie Blyth after very pleasant meeting. llmw'ood Morlock. Mrs. McCallum. Miss Boyce, Mrs. Canon, Mrs. Henderson; floral committee, Mrs. Macfarlsne, Mrs. Mc- um. smith. Miss 38mm; refreshment committee, Mia B. Ritchie. Miss Blyth, Hrs. McQueen, Mrs. Buschlen, Mrs. Butte. um Manley; social committee, lira. Ndacman, M133 Walker, Mrs. Ritchie. The third chapter oi the study book “His Dominion of Canada”: “The Making of the Western Runes" was liven by has. Moriock. Durin; the eleetion of oflicers Mrs. Smith, honorary president, presided. The oflicers for 1983 are as follows: Honorary presidents: Mrs. v.) Smith, Mrs. R. Msciarlane, Mrs. sci:- son. Mrs. Aldred; president. Mrs. Clar- ence McGirr; first vice-president. Mrs; McQueen; second vice-president, Mrs. Cotton; treasurer, Miss Mary Morton; I J The meeting opened by singing the theme song and hymn “O Come All Ye hithtul," after which Miss Genie led in prayer. The devotional leaflet, “The Woman Who Loves to Radiate Happi- nsed, Mrs. Mcuchisn, Mrs Duflield, Miss Mortley and Mrs. McQueen taking the ports. The chapter from the study book on Christian Stewardship and dent. Mrs. Catton, was in the chain KNOX CHURCH Y.W.A. ELECTED OFFICERS MONDAY It the close of the evenings play. Re- heahments were served and a pleasant tune enjoyed by all present. TUXIS BOYS’ CROKINQLE On Tuesday evening the Rob Roy Thais Square held a croklnole social "at weather the crowd was not as large as might otherwise have been. but there were eleven tables in play. Miss Grace Vollett and Mr. Jasper Traynor were the lady and gentleman winners 56.113. cuss » The A.O.T.8 Class held their Christ- ” mine Monday evening when a talk mutated by slides was given by WA. Glass. A musical programme was given consisting of class singing and a M by MW Phyllis and Lois Wilson. Knox Young Woman’s Auxiliary were ntertninod for their annual meeting it the home of Mrs. Maciarlane on lmday evening, Dec. 5. Vice-presi- HELD SUCCESSFUL SALE la: were won by thé following:â€" men’s Na'nnn Miclntyre. lst ladies a: Ritchie. Consolation prize Mary Rating. A lunch was served at the I were decorated in blue and white AYJ’A. colors. of LYP.A. “Id 3 bridge party in ELECTION RESULTS IN BENTINCK 76 10 118 119 134 76 142 18 the Weppler 90 10 16 31 29 176 Majority for Brodie 310; Councillors, MacCuaig, McKechnie (Glenroadin), McGirr, Wright. Iother 153 101 WOW’S INSTITUTE The Durham Branch of the Women’s Institute, held their December meeting at the home of Mrs. Allan Bell, with a good attendance. The business brought before the meeting was relief work and the Christmas cheer baskets. The choir, with Mrs. Glass as leader. told how our public library is con- ducted, and gave a few suggestions to- wards improving its usefulness. Mrs. J. Milligan, read Nellie McCling’s “Pole No. 447” and Audrey Well, gave a Christmas reading. Mrs. Kramer was a visitor and gave a good report of the Provincial meeting. The roll call was admire in history. Many useful gifts were brought in for shower to Children’s Shelter. The committee in charge serv- ed lunch. sang two Christmas carols, and Mrs. Giles 33113 “My Task.” Mrs. A. Weir ELECTION RESULTS IN GLENEIE. For Reeve ' Mr. R. L. Saunders and Mrs. W. H. Kress were present and gave the ladies particulars regarding the Community Christmas Tree to be in Durham on Saturday, December‘ 17. The I.O.D.E. will assist in preparing the candy for the tree. It is expected there will be 1,000 bags of candy and nuts to prepare. A committee was appomted for the annual Christmas cheer, also a com- mittee to make arrangements for the January meeting, to be held the second Tuesday of the month. Two new mem- bers were added to the roll. The Chap- ter discussed purchasing a flag for the Mrs. (Dr.) J. 1“. Grant gave a report of the progress made regarding the relief work, and of the splendid work accomplished by the ladies who are sewing at the town hall. The Daughters have organized a Children’s Shoe Fund and would ap- preciate donations of shoes or money to help this along. 41 17 Canadian Greys Chapter held their monthly meeting Tuesday, December 6: at the home of Mrs. G. C. Webster. The Regent, Miss Margaret Hunter, was in the chair. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and ad- opted. Mr. Jack Bryon is progressing favor- ably in Toronto General hospital, and expects to be discharged after Christ- Mrs. John Bryon left Wednesday af- ternoon to be present at the funeral of her brother, Mr. William Wright, who died. at Hamlltdn on Tuesday. She will spend the winter with her daughters in ' A letter from Mrs. W. J. Bailey, (Margaret Caton) of Winnipeg, and formerly of Durham, states that she and her daughter, Myrtle, are visiting with her sister, Jessie, at Oakland, Cal- ifornia. They are enjoying the climate there, but Mrs. Bailey says she believes conditions are worse than here. She wishes to be remembered to old friends here. the marriage to take place quietly in December. daughter, Mr. and Mrs. N. Bell. Mrs. E. E. .000! and son Hugh Spent a few days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Firth. The engagement is announced of Margaret Juanita, eldest daughter of Mr. Harry E. and the late Mrs. Holmes, Durham, to Robert Ernest, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wilson, of Varney, accompanied by Miss Lam and Master Iechnle 76 Glenroadln 3111' 142 l.0.D.E. MONTHLY MEETING 126 57 74 57 This was left over for 10 12 118 61 l6 109 76 51 113 31 16 51 18 farmer’s 100 104 108 247 190 186 119 Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Patterson visit ed on Sunday at the McAlister home. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin mrguson and children of Egremont visited on Tues- day at Mr. David Marshall’s. here. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Smith visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. James Web- ber in Egremont. Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace of town spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Marshall and family of Walkerton spent an evening last week with his parents here. Knox Corners (Our Own Correspondent) ’L Our pastor gave a missionary sermon on Sunday from the text, “The fields are white already to harvest.” Perhaps some of us are tired hearing about mis- sions, or calls for money, and some may claim not to believe in missions. Per- haps if we could change places with those who are hungry for the gospel message in heathen lands, or those in the outlying parts of our own land, we might change our opinions. Mr. Honey- man gave some most interesting thoughts on the lights and shadows of his own experience at a home mission- ary in the West. The greatest argument far missions is the Master’s closing command to His disciples ere He left them, namely, “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature, and so I am with you alway,” ; which is for us today. Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins left for a motOr trip to Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara. On their return they will reside in Duré ham. The Chronicle joins in extend- ing best wishes to the newly married couple, both of whom are well and favorably known in town. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Har- rison of Durham became the bride of :Wilfred Roy Wiggins, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wiggins, also of Durham. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 0.61“. Cole, a former pastor of Queen Street United church, here. The bride wore a gown of dregs of wine with matching accessories. After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served by Mrs. Cole. worth at. high noon on Tuesday, De- A quiet wedding Was the United Church mt WIGGINSâ€"HABRISON BUYERS NOWADAYS BUY ADVERTISED GOODS THE DURHAM CHRONICLE S THERE that “Something” at the The Paper with the Durham and District circulation at the people what you have to sell and if your price is right they’ll buy. Jr. Pr. Bâ€"Ogle Cluchey, Kenneth McGillivray, Foster Saunders, Gladys Greenwood, Joy Hastie. Jr. Pr. Câ€"Graham Pust, Norma Wy- ville, Myrtle Mortoh, Donald Watt, Harry Watson. Jr. Pr. Aâ€"Jean Lauder, John Row- land, Bob Jackson and Edna Morton equal, David Standin, Raymond Mc- Queen. Sr. Pr. Aâ€"Eileen Teeter. Hubert Hay, Robin LOwe, Charlie Atkinson, Betty Simmons. Sr. Pr. Bâ€"Harry Voisin, Harold Vol- sin, Andy Schenk, Pat Smith, Marguer- ite McKechnie. I Bâ€"Helen Renwick, Homer Gerber, Nora, Kemey, Violet McDermid, Stan- ley Vickers. Mary E. Morton, Teacher. I Aâ€"Jimmy Lamb, Effie Collier, Don- ald Dewar, Wilfrid Lake, Margaret Mc- Gillivray. Jr. 11 Aâ€"Edith Hodgson, Stella Con- nolly, Alex. McDonnell, John McEach- ern, Helen Cunning and Stanley Green- wood. equal. Jr. II Bâ€"Ina McLean, Jack McGow- an, Marie Morton, Bobbie Braithwaite, Lorraine Pinkerton. Sr. 11 Bâ€"Ivan McKechnie, Mary At- kinson, Bertha Glass, Ralph Wilson, Irene Atkinson. George A. Noble, Teacher. Sr. II Aâ€"Vera Lauder, Jean Town, Gladys Gray, Clara McDonald, Anna McLean. Jr. II Bâ€"Helen McDonald, Ross Cain, Eileen Whitmore, Mary Bourne, Starr Jamieson. Emily Hunt, Teacher. Jr. 111 Aâ€"William Noble, Gwynneth McGowan, Doris Kerton, Philip Spar- ling, Phyllis Wilson. ‘Sr. 111 Bâ€"Annie Rimmer, Ottille Pearce; Arthur Allan, Gordon McDon- ald, Leona. Sibbald. Sr. 111 Aâ€"Catherme Rowland, Jean Murdock, Janet, Robb, Margaret Arm- strong, Ross Kearney. ert Noble, Helen Lawrence. IVâ€"First ten in order of meritâ€"An- ‘l‘. H. McClocknn and Myth: Stub nie Tinianov, Jessie Grant, Edith Miles, Monday Ewan; and Is Still In Ser- F'lorenoe Greenwood, Eileen Tucker, ions Condition. Becker, Lois Wilson, Boyce Howell, Rob-1 scgggligggggflm SERIOUSLY ILL AT .......-... .......- M... * . TORONTO HOME Durham Public School Nora H. Stewart, Teacher. Lizzie Schaefer, Teacher. Myrtle Mortley, Teacher. Jean Birding, Teacher. It is to be hoped his condition will show improvement shortly. been compelled to give up his position with the Robert Simpson Co. While his sudden illness was a shock to his rela- tives and family, it was not unexpected as he had been advised some time ago that his condition was serious. Mr. McClocklin has suffered from high blood pressure for the past three or four years and has been unable to work at his vocation as clerk. having Mr. and Mrs. E. D. MoClocklin were in Toronto all last week in attendance at the bedside of the former’s brother, early Part of this week had not In loving memory of Thomas Rom Reay, who died died December 7. 19.. T15 sweet to know we'll meet again Where troubles are no more. And that the one we loved so deer Has only gone before. Sadly missed by mother and father. THE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINm of Queen Street Sunday School will In held in the church on Wednesdny. December 21. 16 Johnnaâ€"In loving memory of Jean Johnston, who died December 6. 10’. It is not death to die. To leave this weary road; ’. And midst the brotherhood on high To be at home with God. mast these fifteen years." Judge-mo you know the menu Too Late to Classify PAGE 5 an