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0n learning that two of the members of their community, Messrs. A. M. Bell and E. J. IM‘cGirr ,had enlisted for overseas service, the residents of (8. .S. No. ,9, Glen- elg, presented them with a wrist "watch, mailing them, together :with. the following .adress, to the O $boys at Niagara. The reply of the recipients, as well as a brief sum- Imary of camp life, is published below: ' r ‘ \ I Glenelg,- August 6, 1915 1 To Messrs. Ernest J. McGirr and Alexander M. Bell. l Owing to the fact that you have answered your country’s call and taken your departure for , the Niagara Training Camp before the community was aware of vour intentions, we had not the p-riv- iloege of telling you pensonally PRESENTED WITH WATCHES that we' were proud of the step you had taken, or even of bidding you good-by, we therefore take this opportunity to express our appreciation of your ready and willing response to the call to go: forth and fight the battles, not of our Empire alone, but of the world at large, knowing that God, the only righteous and just God will be with. you in this struggle for liberty, justice and right. It is with mingled feelings of 100’ and sorrow that we bid :y ou godspeed in your undertaking. W'e are glad to see you go forth, 'for it is the boast of every true Briton that “Britons never shall be slaves” to “militarism”â€"a Briton does not have to be forced to serve his country, but we .are sorry that the necessity is such that so many of the nation‘s best sons must offer their lives, if need be. \a willing sacrifice to their country’s serViCe. ,Grod grant that we as a nation imay stand worthy of the sacrifice loffered. I And has not Britain stood wor-l ithy of the heroes who fought in; her name? She has hield- her place E in many of the great world nstrug- tales ,and the Old Flag has stood [a beacon of hone to the down- trodden and oppressed, ‘for they [knew that her strong .arm would be outstretched for their aid, but to the tyrant and oppressor it was the unquenchable flame of destruction which would never cease its pursuit until it should “lay the proud usurper low. And 'she stands the same. toâ€"day in the agreatest conflict the world has 'ever seen, while her children, yes, [and her children’s children are m DURHAM CHRONICLE rallying around the .same old flag as brave and true as they ever were. Our Canadian boys at Ypres, Lazngemarck, and on- other field-5,, have made a name for themselves, for Canada, and for the Empire, which “stands while the hills shall stand,” and we know that when your turn comes to take their place that, whether you stand or fall, Canada will have reason to be proud of you. As a. slight token of remem- brance from your schoolmates and friends, we ask you to accept these watches, together with our‘ good wishes, which shiatll always be yours. Our prayer is that God may guard and keep .y‘Ou and that if it be His will when the war is over, you may come back .safe to your loved ones, to spend many years of useful service in the home land. â€"-Signed in behalf of S. S. No. 9, Glenelg. ‘ THE REPLY. Niagara Camp. August 21, 1915. S. S. ’No. 9, Glenelg. Dear Friends,â€" It was with mingled feelings of surprise and pleasure that we re- ceived the beautiful wrist watches which you sent us. We wish you to accept our hearty thanks for them. They will always be a re- membrance to us of the many kind friends we have in 8.8. No. 9, and of the duty which is expected of us and the honor which we strive to uphold. Before closing. we wish- to give you some idea of the life we live in a training camp. Our battalion is made up of the 44th, 35th, 31st. 19th and let Re- giments. The 44th Regiment came: from Welland and vicinity, and nearly all of its members have been on the \Velland Canal guard. We are housed in tents, seven or eight to a tent. Our tents are provided with floors, so that in spite of the continued wet weath- er we can manage to keep dry in our tents. We dine in large mess tents, which are far from water- proof, so that our meals are someâ€" times nretty well water-soaked by the time We get them. However [taking everything on the whole. Iwe get pretty good meals now. 'Our day here begins at 5.30 a.m. .and ends at 10.15 {p.m. That leaves the night pretty short, but is a good thing, as lying on a hard board isn’t conducive to sound sleeping. However, we are get- ting used to it no‘w, and don‘t mind it. Our work ’day ends at 5 ”clock and after that we are free to do as we please. We have all kinds of amusements, in fact much. more than we are capable of taking in. Through the medium of thle Y. M. C. A... there are. organized foot- ball, baseball and quloit leagues. Every night ,a game of each is played. One of the best football matches I have ever seen was the championship game between the 37th and 35th Battalions, result- ing in a draw. , Another feature of camp life which is very interesting are our church parades. It is .a sight nev- er to be forgotten to see. seven or eight thousand men march to an Open-air church. The pulpit is made of several large drums piled on a stand and draped with a Union Jack. Each battalion is led to its position, and one band sup- plies the music for the hymns. Band music is one thing which we 'do not lack here. Each battal- ion has two bands and some one of the number generally starts playing With the first sound of the bugle in the morning, and be- tween them they keep it up until the last bugle sounds at night. «The 58th Battalion has the best band One of the disagreeable features of camp is inoculation and vaccin- ation. Inoculation knocks a few men out immediately, but the most of them catch it within an hour’s time. For .an .hour or so the most of the boys were bother- ed with chills, but it soon leaves them and all they have is a stiff arm. \Ve receive inoculation three times. Vaccination has sent a num- ber from our battalion to the hos-- pital‘, while a majority of the soldiers have had to have their arms dressed. on the grounds. One of its mem- bers, Herb Kelsey, is well known in Durham. On Friday the whole camp- with the exception of our battal- ion went on a route march, a dis- tance of 18 miles. They went to Queens-ton and back and .had din- ner at the foot of :Brock’s mon- ument. : C ’ To-day, the Duke of Connaught was to have reviewed our camp, but owing to the min the review was put off until Monday. . Such is life in a training cam-P- 'Daken on the whole it is enjoyable and makes a person a man in every -sense_ of the word. 1.... Once again thanking you for the beautiful presents and many kind. Wish-es. We remain, ' ; _You:ns sincerely, 'PTE. ALEX. M. §EÂ¥LL, iii. ’3. J. 'MchR. GLENELG COUNCIL The Council met August 7th pursu- ant to adjournment, all members pre- sent, the Reeve in the Chair. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed.’ Communications read as follows: Mun- icipal Concrete 00.. Limited. A. E. Trout for Children’s Aid Society, On-‘ tario Municipal Association, E. Sulli- van and Elijah Dennet re Statute Lahonfrom Fred H.RutherfordCounty Rate, from Uommissioners for Wards 2 and 4 reports on Ward Expenditure. from the Reeve report on special work on Glencross Bridge, James McAvoy i defect on Townline. By-laws 555 and 556 introduced and read a. first and second Lime. Youngâ€"McInnisâ€"That 'By-lay 555 be now read a third time. signed, seal- ed and engrossed on By-law Bookâ€"‘ Carried. Young â€" Turnbull â€" That County Rate be struck at 5 3-10 mills and that Township Rate be6 mills for present yearâ€"Carried. Turnbnllâ€"MclnniSâ€"That the Reeve and Mr. Peart be appointed to meet acommittee from Holland Council to investigate defect in Townline G. and H.â€"Carried. Peartâ€"Turnb‘ullâ€"That Collectors be appointed as follows : Ward 1. Thos. \IcGirr, Ward 2, A. B. McLellan. \Vaxd 3, Mike Quillinan, “7.11134, Wm. Beaton.zmdthatthei1 salary be $25 eachâ€" Carried. Peartâ€"Young--That sheep claims he paid as follows : Sylvester Martin $19_ 34, George Morwood $6.67, l'l‘hos. Con- nors $5.00. being 3% value in each case of sheep killed by doesâ€"Carried. Expenditures were paid for as fol' lows : Giencx-oss Bridge $80.18, Appro- priation \Vzu-d 2. 77.08, Appropriation \Vard 4 $52.85, Gravel for roads $57.20 Salary and Postage for Clerk $23.85, C .VV. Rutledge. Printing $45.25, Mun- icipal \Vorld. Stationery $1.47, 8. H. Wright for sheep inspecting $4.00. J. Young. Commission $1.00, M. McInnis Commission $6.01}, George Pem‘t, Com- missioner $4.00, The Reeve, Com. mission $10.13. The Council adjourned to Septem- be: 11th,:1t 10 a. m. Mr. Pratt of Louise visited Sun- day before last at Mr. John Mc- Girr’s. Mrs. John Vessie and two child- ren of town spent Friday with Mrs. Jas. W'ilson. Mrs. Th'os. Firth visited with Messrs. Thos. and John McGirr last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hepburn and children of town, spent Sunday with Mrs. C. Ritchie. Mr. Jack Arnett' and a lady friend rspent Sunday with Travâ€" erston friends. Mr. Thos. Allan, formerly of To- ronto, visited friends here last week. Messrs. Murray Rite-hie, W. 'Weir and J. Atkinson threshed last week. Mrs. A. Blough, Misses'Sai-ah and Nellie Vv’atson of Paisley, visited among the Ritchie families, and also at Messrs. Jas. Wilson’s and J as. McGirr’s. Mi‘s. A. Scott and Mrs. J. Bell gave afternoon teas and spent the time sewing for the Red Cross. HOMESEEKERS’ SPECIAL TRAIN LEAVES TORONTO 10.45 RM. EACH TUESDAY. For the accommodation of homeseekers and general tourist traffic to Western Canada. train carrying tourist sleepers and colonist cars will leave Tor- onto 10-151) .111. each Tuesday un- til further notice, running thrmlgh to 'Winnipeg. Attention is directed to the remarkable low round trip fares in connection with Homeseekers‘ Excursions to western Canada via Canadian Pacific Railway. Tickets are on sale each Tuesday until October 26, and are good to return Within two months from date of sale. Mrs. McLean and daughter have returned, after a lengthy Visit with friends at Stayner. Apply to any C. IP. ER. Agent for full particulars, or Write M. (1 Murphy, District .Pazss‘ensger Agent. Toronto. DARKIES’ CORNERS. together with $1.10, which covers the cost of distribution, W’ill, ‘Vhen Presented or Mailed to the oflice of “ MAIL 0RD S.â€"If flég is desired sent by mail, send~the $1.10 a_nd_5c add u onal postage in first zone (or 7c any Canad- {an point). BE PREPARED A FLAG FOR YOUR HOME Entitle the reader of this paper presenting same to THE DURHAM CHRONICLE J. S. BLACK. Clerk. THIS FLAG CO UPON A BRITISH FLAG DURHAM, ONTARIO Just a few more fine days and the grain 'vnll all be cut Messra W. J‘ and John 10. Greenwood fin- ished cutting last week. Mr. F. McAssey brought home a. new Waterloo engine last week, having sold his other one to an Owen Sounder; Miss Bessie Smith is recovering quickly from her recent severe illness. ' rived at the Robson homestead last week, for a brief holiday season. ' Mré. A .J. Robson doesn‘t often take a holiday, but she managed to get away over the week end to visit relatives in town. Mrs. D. Greenwood, Miss Clara, and friend, spent the first of the week with the Greenwood families onthefith. ’ The O’Neil Bros. have had their engine and threshing machine put into firstâ€"class order during the summer, and she made excellent Work at the fall wheat jobs along this line Last Week. Messrs. Jos. Young, Jr., and Arch. McArthur left on Saturday for Strontgfield, Sash. Where good harvesting positions await them. Mr A. G. Blair brought home a new corn harvester last week, purchased from A. B. McLellan of town. All he needs now is the silo, and next year he purposes erecting one. Zionites had the pleasure on Sunday of listening to a most earnest and eloquent sermon from Mr. J. W'. Greenwood of Manitou- lin Island, who is down to his old home for a short holiday. We un- derstand he is engaged in both teaching and ministerial work there. ' We congratulate the Bentinck farmers on carrying off the three first prizes in the field crop com- petition, but we Glenelgers are following them close. EDGE HILL Mr and Mrs. Thos. Glencross were visiting friends at Or hard on Saturday. Mrs Hannah of Mt. Forest is visiting her sister. Mrs \V. Mc- Farlane. Mrs Blough, Miss Watson. and their little niece of Paisley, are Visiting the Ritchie familjes this week. Accompanied by Mr. and Mrs Geo. Ritchie and Mr. and :3115. J. G. VVils-on they enjoyed a trip to Eugenia on Sunday in Mr Wil- son's auto. Mr J. “7. Greenwood of Normal is enjoying a few holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs Thos. Greenwood, Mr- Wm. Morrison had the mis- fortune on Friday to lose a valu- able brood mare. Miss Reid of Durham is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. .A. J. Green- wood this week Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Firth and little daughter returned on Mon- day to their home in London. Mr E. J. Pratt, who has becn drilling ‘9. Well for Mr \‘V. G. Firth, succeeded last Thursday in striking a- strong spring at :1 depth of 125 feet This is Mr Pratt’s seventh well in this local- ity between the school and Mr Firth’s, a distance of a mile and a half. and all are giving excellent satisfaction, That telephone girl was very nolite, I must say. How so ‘2 Couldn’t give me the number I Wanted, but ()ffC‘I‘Pd me my choice of several other nice numbers. The six '3'~-f.rst 'mmzal session of the Grand Lodge of Ontario. L0. 0.1“. was fm‘ma‘tly Opened at Stratford yesterday. The lodge approved of the executive paying the dues of members at the front. A person was explaining the law of compensation to Patrick. Said be, “When a person is blind, his hearing is more acute.” “Oi see," said Pat, “Oi often noticed if a man had one short leg the other wan was often longer.” OBLIGING, ANWYAY! Hi, TRAVERSTON. DECORATE August 26, 1915.