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The Republican newspaper “An Phohlacht” sa '5 edltonally: “Un- like'our ultra~ oyal Cosgrave and his gang. the Canadian Goyernment repudiates (all. responsnblllty for England's {Illperial game In Egypt. In the Canadian Government reply- mg to Miss Macphna‘il, Mr. Macken- zie King made an important state- ment. He said his Government had been asked whether it would he a party to the treaty. Its terms contemplated military alliances and the government had replied that at did not believe the Canadian Par- liament would approve of such a treaty.” The Republicans in the Irish Free State are pleased wnth Canada, es- pecinlh' with her woman member of Parliament, whom glley hold up as an example in antiâ€"Imperialism to the Free State Government. Free State Newspa or Admire: Anti-Imperialism 0 Canada. MISS MACPBAII. IS HELD AS EXAMPLE With this class of chair there will be no more crowding at enter- tainments as everyone admitted will have a private seat and when theSCLal’e tilled the ticket selling must stOp. The only regret it would'be possible to'make on the change is that the installation of the new furniture has cut down the capacity of the hat! by approx- imately titty people. but the comfort of those who do gain admission will be this flJtlt'h improved. _ The Daughters of the Empire, who started the movement to reno- vate and rearrange the hall. are to have the honor of holding the tlrst concert and giving the oflicial op- ening. This takes place next Tues- qta\ night. the 24th inst" when good talent ha-: been engaged as will be seen by their announcement in an- other page in this issue, v- â€"‘“.v The seats are good ones, strong and neat looking, and will make a decided improvement in the Town Hall over the old ones that had long ago outlived their usefulness. “Repairing the town hall seats" will now he one of the duties to be struck off thtlse of the town con- stable. who will doubtless now find time hanging heavily on his hands. for the old seats certainly took up a lot of time. The long-needed seats for the Durham Town Hall arrived in town last. week. and were this week plac- ed in position by Mr. J. R. Grier of the Canadian Office and School Furniture Company of Preston, frog] whom they were purchased. Arrived in Town Last Week-End and Were Placed in Position This Week by Factory Represen- tativo. TOWN HALL SEATS NOW IN PLACE 'In 1865 lw purchased the Allan Park sawmill, which he owned til 19”. when he sold it to Mr. Cenus Clark of lhis town. The old mill. liko many others of its kind, has sin. o- passed out of existence, but smwol its communitv well in lContinuod on page 3) .\lr. Brigham was born an the 12”! nt’ April. 1838, at l’OkllntOIl. Ym-ksliirv. England. He came to Canaola in 183’: with his father and UV” sisters and settled on the 6th of Chinguarousy, near 'l’ullemore. Tllo' family al’lerwams mnvml to \Vomlslnrk fur a year, and then to Vaughan Township, near Malton. Mr. Brigham learned the black- smithing trade at Brampton. later spent two years at St. Catharines and later went, into business for himself at. Brampton, where he re- mained until 1860. He came to Allan Park in l86l ancl has since resided in that village. the mile: west. of Durham, He went into husi ess here, which he conducted for :a years and was succeeded by his son. William. now in the merâ€" cantile business in town. Thursday’s gathering was a strictly familx affair. none but the immediate family, with members of their families being present. The company numheieci about, twenty- flve in all During the festivities, M1. Brigham \\ as presented with a gold-headed rane am! an address, expiessixe of the family affection, and this wa< tolltmed by a birthda dinner. the table being graced “it a bik'tlulm ('ako- suitabh decorated for ”w M'c'asinn. Despite his great age. Mr. Brig- ham is in the enjoyment of good health, and while not so chipper as he was 70 years ago he is still quite active. and during the festivities, in order to prove his agility, gave the company a few good dancing ate 9 and also sang a favorite song of ong ago, “Adam the Ploughman”. He also delivered a neat speech as well. which was of a reminiscent nature. and recounted much of the early history of the Allan Park vicinity. A pleasant family gathering as- isemblml at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brigham at Allan Park last Thursda to mark the ninetielh birthday of r. Brigham: a piogegr .. fl__.A1_.Al_ A- o! .Bent'inck tovénshi‘b and fine bf ‘iié best known residents. VOL. 61.-â€"-NO. 3175 BENTINCK PIONEER PASSED 90TH MILESTONE Ir. Henry Brigham Reached Your Score and Tan lurk Last Thurs- day and Event Was Pitfln gly Mahmud by Family Gathering. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE Conditions in this. part of Ontario, however, are not in it with those which pertain in other places. and in this we speak especially of the road from here to Windsor b way of Mitchell and London. r Alf. McCabe, the local Durant dealer, went down the first or the week and ran into all kinds of difl'icut- ties. As a result he came back by train and will return to Windsor for his car later; Nothing human can be done to Improve conditions at Kresent, but the wermer weather wi overcome all difficulties, and e few, fine warm do a would see the roads in almost malsummr shape. The continued cold weather makes it impossible to drag the roads and these, rutted by the kite winter and early spring traffic, are likely to remain this way until the hard frosts are over and the road superintendents get their drags working. It is early yet. only the 19th of April. but with the snow almost en- tirely gone. motorists are quite na- turally looking for warmer weather that they may enjoy the pleasure of a spin in the open country. While conditions are slowly ad- justing themselves, there are still many had spots in the Provincial Highways and there is Very little pleasure motoring going on. Local- ly, the roads are in fair shape, though rough. For a time when the frost was coming out of the ground there were many treacherous holes, but this danger is apparently over. mkn AAâ€"‘t:_‘ Mr. and Mrs. Brigham both rc- pliod in a vary a mmpriate manner thanking the c iib‘lren for their beautiful gift, A bountiful lunch was sorved consisting of a threeâ€"story wmlding rake which was cut by the bride of lbirly-llvn years ago. The romain- rlm' nl‘ llm (evening was spent in music aml dancing. Tourist Traffic Liqht_,4§ Result nâ€"J “-7 ‘3 -â€"-u-w - \‘D v-.. Signed 0h béfiafinof. 3:6(11‘ child- reg and grAamlchildrm. May the Lord, who has given you all your riches and blessings, con- tinue to guide you, so that you may live to enjoy the happiness that is still unknown. This is the wish 'of yulil‘ family and grandchildren. ROAD CONDITIONS IMPROVING SLOWLY To show our love and apprecm- tion of your unce'asing labor among us, we ask you to accept this china dinner set. not for its value, but as a small remembrance of your wgcm'mg flay, v . â€"-7 v-v‘-~----c ““J' Ewn though your oldest son, Hoorgewis living in Hanover, Pearl in Durham and Katie in Toronto, being tho only ones who are at a distance. they still enjoy the love and sypmathy of 3 Motor! mother and father as do Herbert, Ernest, Clayton, Leonard. Margaret and Ectgar, who are {still with you. \\ 1‘ 311111 iamily and g1andchild- 11111.ha\12 gathuwd hem to s pend a happy mening with you, this being the occasmn of the UliiU- fifth a11- niwr'smy of mm “aiding day. Miss Prarl Fishrr. the only granttdaughtm', presented Mrs. Brigham with a bouqurt of roses. T he following athirrss was road by their youngest, daughter, Margaret. during which they were presented with :1 china dinner set in the moss-r030 pattrrn, by their young-‘ rst sun and elder grandson: Drai- Mother and Father: 'l‘I111 hum» of M11. and \'I11s.'l‘I111maS [higham on H111 [)1111111111 110ml “1131 was II111 511111111 111 an enjoyable 11V1111t last 'II1u11sz1Iav 1x11111113. “111111 11111111 1111ighhms and fliends gather- 111I to spend a happy fa“ [1011113 with ”111111 it being the thirtv- filth 11n- 11i\_11_11.s11a1\ 01 I_I111i11W111I1Ii11g. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brigham Hon- ored by Family and Other Rela- tives Last Thursday Evening. BENTINCK COUPLE 35 YEARS MARRIED unmet 'rraulc Light As Result of Bad Condition of Highways and Backward Weather. Miss Caroline. Sykes of Toronto, ”111 that Canadian girl to make a pa1achut11 jump how an aero- piano is tho only Canadian gi1l attonding H111 all-American air- 111-1111..1_~1_-11\1111tio11 in Dotroit. $1111 111:1}1iicis a infight future for awaiion in Canada and is 11111110113 10 111111111111 an air mail pilot. Another clipping refers _ to the plant of the Ford Motor Co. at Ford City. At present there are 5,000 men employed. this being 1.800 more than six weeks ago. The present output is 200 cars a day. with 300 expected by the end of this month, 400 by the end obMay, and the maximum of 500 cars per day by the end of June. The opinions expressed by var- ious financial men are most. 0p- timistie and it looks as if the De- troit-Windsor district is out of the hard times rut in which they have foum-l themselves for the past sev- eral months. The huilding which houses the First. National Bank is 25 storeys high. The hank crimpios the ground floor, but on April 10 mm the of- Iicial opening of their new 800-car garage which oc'itupies eleven stor- eys of the building. The garage has a capacity for 800 cars, fronts on Gatlillac square, and is most up- »to-Ai‘lale in awry way. _ We are indebted to Mr. Alex. McQueen for a number of clippings from Detroit and Windsor news- papers which contain something of intorost to many l'l‘adt‘l‘S. esxiecâ€" ially “1080 who have relatives liv- ing in that part of the country. Mr. McQueen is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John McQueen. here. was for a number of years in the employ of the Standard Bank, but for some yeals past has been with the I1i1st National Bank at Detxmoit. SENDS NEWS OF Interesting Newspaper Clippings 1911 pt Doings in Detroit and Hon. R. J. Manion. who. like Chairman Hanna”, accepted otl’ice on the board with a View to stepping out. after a time, when organization was virtually complete. and there- fore retained his seat In Parlia- ment, is also ready to relinquish his duties. His resignation has not. been submitted. as frequently rumored of late, but there has been a delinite understanding that he would be relieved in due course, (Continued on page 3) Sir Henry, who came. to Toronto last week-end to confer with Prem- ier li‘ergnson on the matter, informâ€" ed the press that he proposed to see Mr. Hanna and discuss the whole situation. after which will probably be announced the date at which the transfer of duties will take. place. “I recognize that I will have to give all my time to the province,” he said, “and it would be quite im- possible to hold both positions. I am staying over tomorrow to meet Mr. Hanna, and would prefer not to discuss the matter further at this time." Henri Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, the centenary of whose birth is being celebrated throughout the world on the enghth of next month. In announcing the appointment Premier Ferguson pointed out that Mr. Hanna. in accepting the chair- manship a year ago. had under- taken it only temporarily. as a matter of public servtee, and was now ready to be relieved. The prime minister («pressed gratifica- tion that. a man of Sir Henry Dray- ton's administrative record and personal standing had consented to serve on the board. Sir Henry Drayton will resign his seat in the Dominion House at once, it is understood, to take over the chairmanship of the board. Sir Henry and Mr. Hanna” will con- fer to-morrow as to when the former will take over the control of the board. Hon. R. J. Manion, M. P. for Fort William, who is vice-chairman of the boaiid has also exp1essed a de- she to be 1elieved of his duties. His successm, Mr. Ferguson stated, will be named within the next ten daxs -' h D. B. Hanna is retiring from the chairmanship of the Ontario Liquor Control Board and will be succeed- ed by Sir Henry Drayton, M.P. for West York. The announcement of Mr. Hanna’s retirement and the ap- pointment of his successor was made Saturday night by Premier Ferguson. Succedds D. B. Hanna, Who Seeks Retirement. --Present Chief Re- turnln to Private Aflairs; lan- ion Li ely to Withdraw. DRAYTON CHAIRMAN OF LIQUOR BOARD Vicinity. Acted Temporarily BORDER CITIES ‘ Gogglessness in the woods has cost nadu untold millions through forest tires, which have destroyed 60% of the original forest. After spending his boyhood here. the“ subject of this sketch wont to Toronto for a time, and subse- quently made his home at CODRBI‘ Cht‘f for a couple of years.- While bore he‘was married to Miss Dor- othy Henry. Mr. Newton. W8 W011!" Judge, has not visited Durham m the past fifteen years, but w111 be ”939%“th .hy mam; No particulzfi's of 'his death are to hand other than that he dled very suddenly, and that interment was made at the Mission Burial Park at San Antonio, on March 13. The late. Mr. Newton Will be re- membered by many former friends of his boyhood days. spent here some twmly-odd years 3,110 and bv the older members of the com- MunitV as the son of the late ReV. and Mrs. W L. Newton the former an esteemed pastor or the Baptist congregation. and the man. more than anv other, responsible for the erection of the church n0VV occu~ piert by that gongtjegation. Word has been received in town of the death on March 11 last, at San Antonio. Texas, of Mr, Keith Leslie Newton, who passed away suflgienjy afjer qply a sheet i_llness. FORMER RESIDENT DIED IN TEXAS The groom was supported by his brother. Lawrence E. Watson of Detroit. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. J. M. Parker, 14th Avenue Methodist church, Toledo. Then the bridal party motored to the Hotel Tuller. Detroit. where the wedding dinner was served. Later they attended a reception given in their honor. After a two-day motor trip through Michigan and Ohio. the happy couple returned and will reside. in North Toronto. Keith Newton Was Son of Late Rev. W. L. Newton, Former Pas- tor of Durham Baptist Church. .lark Wilson, Flesherton, Out... and a captivating young lady. She was 'iven away h her brother-in-law, it. C. Thihameau of Detroit and wore a charming gown of navy georgette with overdress of antique l’ilet lace and georgette insets, the lace falling in racel‘ul fan-shaped panels. picture lat of powder blue and shoes of same shade, and cor- sage bouquet of butterfly roses, also thegroom’s gift. a dinner ring. She was attended by her sister, Mrs, R. C. 'l‘hibamgleau, who wore a French gown of beige satin with red hat and shoes and corsage of sunset roses. Tho happy (went was a surprise to friends of tho cuunle, who are receiving many congratulations. Mr. Watson had the “business as usual“ air wlwn rallml on at the school, Mrs. Walsun, it is under- stand. will remain with her class of little folk until another teacher is appointed in her stead. Thu \let'ling‘ took placv at Toledo. (lhio. last Wm'lnosday. The bride is tlm_ llanghlm' _0l‘ Mr. and Mrs. A bride 111111 groom “11110 on the staff of Human 00d school. Toronto, when studios “CH3 1'11sume1l follow- ing the Easter \acation The prin- 1111a! James R Watson, and 111111111111- m'ten teacher Emda Juanita ilsnn, touk advantage of the holidav to 1111 mauied and have a br_i_e_f i1_oney.moon Carglesspess in the woods has Evidently the elk are going to be hard to look after, and we under- stand it has about been decided that it is going to be. easier to keep the deer and hison than to attempt to raise elk. It is intended, we believe. m wait until these latter grow their annual antlers before disposing of them, and these will hemounted and kept as mementoes, to adorn the home of Dr. Jamieson, their owner. EASTER HOLIDAY ENDS IN MARRIAGE Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson of Plesherton, One of Principals in Happy Romance. There is a possibility that the two buck elk, father and son, at Dr. Jamieson’s park at Wilder’s Lake, may be done away with next fall, or sometime this summer. As additions to the park‘s zoo, they are not considered very favorably any more. At the commencement there were two, the buck and the doc. and since these were placed in the park there have been two new arrivals. The first one was found dead one day, apparently havm been put out of business by the 01 book. Next Mrs, Ma Elk became tangled up in the fence and passed out to the place where all good elks are supposed to migrate. This leaves the old man and his son the only occupants of the enclosure. Not content with dying otl‘ themsel- ves, the old elk has done away With two of the red deer, the first one, Billy, having got into a fight With him and coming out second best. This spring another one of the deer was found dead and the indications are that it was placed hors de combat in the same manner as the first one. \ Bungle, Deer, Pheasants and Beaver lay Be Only Occupants Before Winter Comes Again. MAY DESTROY ELK AT WILDER’S [AXE hm com posed of W. 8. Hunter, Smith, H. W. Cross and R. The Tournament Commit“ Messrs. W. 8. Hunter. P. G Ollcors Elected ' The election or ofi'icexs resulted as followzs President, W R. Alder; Vice-President, J. S. McIlnith; Secretary-Treasurer, R. M. Spuri- ing The Groundg Qammithee is _ â€"_â€" ' One, object, of the club this year will be a drive for increased mem- bership. There is a good member- ship now, but it was felt there were many more in townand sur- rounding country who .might how! if prevailed upon to Sign up and this will fig-gone gjthou} delay. The women bowlers this year will, as last year. have the use of the greens at all times and as there is a strong club of lady bowlers in town the outlook is bright for a pleasant_ and bpsy season. A Secretary - Treasurer Sparling presented his report. and the tin- ancial condition of the club was all that. could be desired. The auditors, Messrs. A. H. Jackson and F. F. McIlraith found the books in gtiiod order and the report was adopted unanimously. There was a good turnout. at the annual meeting of the Durham Lawn Bowling Club last Friday night. and as a result of a review of the past year's Work the club en- ters the present season with the hope that it will even surpass last year in; successfulness. Held Organization fleeting Lest Friday Night, and Prospects Are Bright For Another Successful Season This Your. BOWLERS- READY FOR 1928 SEASON We were pleased to hear from Mr. Heather, to know that he is doing well. and also that such bright prospects are in store for the residents in the West. Speaking of the weather condi- tions there he says that while a little backward at time of writing, April 9, they expected to start seeding in a few days. There was a very heavy crop in that district last year and they were fortunate enough to get it threshed. Mr. Heather says: “There is consider- able threshing being done at pre- sent and it does not appear that standing out all winter has done it any harm whatever. Things are booming in these parts. Owing to the good crops a large amount of new machinery is going out this ear, especially in the tractor line. respects were never better for a crap than at present as there is a considerable amount of moisture in the. ground."_ Milo is a small place A in the Medicine Hat district in Southern Alberta. It is about 150 miles from Bassanu, whcce Mr. Heather says he met Mr. J. P. Hunter of this town while on a visit with his daughter, Mrs. McKiimon. Milo District In Alberta Gives Every Indication ,of Prosperous Season.-â€"llad Good 1927 Season As Well. We had the pleasure of receiving a verv vselrome letter this \xeek from Mr. Alfred Heather. a former resident of this town and vicinity, “he went \\ est seveial \ears ago, and who has al“ ays kept in touch with Durham by having The Chron- icle for-“aided to him8 each week Mr. Heather‘s letter contained his renewal remittance and he is now paid up until 1930 as a result of his thoughtfulness. BUMPER CROPS The Duchess of York recently opvnvd the new half-million dollar homo for nurses at the Kingston and District hosvilal, Kingston Hill. England. She was photographod while strol- ling through the grounds after the ceremony, LIKELY IN WEST $2.00 a Year in Canada; $2.50 in U. S. Thursday ........ “371:"- "53m 3% Friday .......... 28 40 .38 Saturday ........ 33 47 31 Sunday . ........ 20 28 17 Monday ......... 26 35 20 Tuesday ......... 3! ll :37 Wednesday ...... 34 54 27 The past week has been quite cool and remained so until Wednesday about noon when the wind shifted from the north and was about due south all afternoon. Despite this” while the weather was ideal there was a coldness about the air. The only precipitation for the seven days endink last ni t was two inches of snow whic fell during the night of the 13th. The glass a coin; down and the _ Indications Following are the temperatures of the mat week, with the highest end lowest registered every day dunng the preceeding 2‘ hours ’ Taken altogether the meeting was most successful and with a little warm weather it will not be long until the bowling green will have. its nightly gathering of en- thusiasts and fans. H. Thompson and W. C. Pickering. The Membership Oommiuee is composed of the ,whole club. and the fees 'for this year are the same as last. $5.00. TBIPBRATURBB 0P PAST WEEK High Klan ufl‘icials were accus- ed by witiwssos of instigating and ordering the killings. inspiring riots. ai'uivausiugabomb to be set (Continued on Page 8) “Night Riclms" \\ bu “0w given orders to burn churclws and carry out. bombings and assassinations. were told by witnnssos in the Klan injunction suit: in tho Federal Court2 a}- Pittsllnrg.‘ P3,. last week. Stories of tho burning alhe of sown or oigm mm In 'lvxas by the Ku Klux Klansman II'ming In Pennvsxhama and (min; and the orgaxiizatmn iII Hm lauvr state of Startling Disclosures lads at Tris! of In auctions at Pittsburgh.â€" giglr Ian Oflicisls Accused of The late Mr, Jack was a man much thought of in his native township of Glenelg. and since go- ing West had been most successful in business and was one of the outstanding citizens in his neigh- borhood. His sudden death was a great shock to the whole commun- ity which will sympathize with the family in their loss, The funeral is being held tumor- row afternoon from his late resid- ence at Loreburn and interment will be made in the cemetery at. KU KLUX KLAN that place. Gl_e_3_x_1elg. Mr. Jack went. West about 19 years ago and took up farming a short distance from Loreburn, but. retired to the village about 12 years ago. About 40 years ago he was married to Miss Mary A. Townsend of vansend's Lake neighborhood in (ilenelg. who sur- vives with a family of three dau h- ters and two sons. They are: rs. W. Bailey, whose husband is prinâ€" cipal of the Regina High School; Mrs. John Ellison of Loreburn; Sarah. lllll‘SO-lll-ll'alfling at. Regina; Beacher, on the homestead near Loreburn; and Samuel. also farm- ing near the old home. A son Everett died in 1918, Besides these, the deceased leaves four sisters, Mrs. N. McKechnie and Mrs. A. Rutherford of Durham; Mrs. J CUShlllC,’TOl‘ORlO, and Mrs. H. W il- liams, Glenelg; and two brothers, Samuel, in Winnipeg and William R.. on the old Jack homestead in The late Mr. Jack was horn in Roxboroughshire, Scotland, on March it, 1859. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jack, and when the deceased was only two years of age. the family came to New York State and for two years lived in St. Lawrence County. It was in “£63 that they came to (ilenelg and settled on Lot 5 on the 8th concession. and since that date the property has remain- ed in the family, the present oc- eunant being Mr. William ll. Jack, another son, and a brother of the subject of. this sketch, The news of the sudden death of Mr. Thomas Jack yesterday mern- ing at his home at Loreburn, Sash. was received here by his sisters, Mrs. N. McKeehnie and Mrs. A. Rutherford, and coming Without any warning whatever was a great shock to the family here and to his many former friends in the vicin- ity. Mr. Jack had been afl'ected Wltll high blood pressure for some time past. and while no particu- lars of his death were given it is thought that this was the immed- iate cause of death, It was only last \wok that Mrs. McKechnio had reached a letter from the famils that then intend- ed motoring to Durham this sum- mer and xx ould reach hem some time in June, and yeslcrda,\"s tele- gram “as atorrihlv shock to all members of athc famih hora. THOMAS JACK DEAD AT WESTERN EOIE Former Wall-Known Ruidont of 6100013‘ Township Puud Away Sun“. J Wodnudny lowing of This oohâ€"Interment to lo lode Tomorrow. Caisino the Killings and Riots. Wbdiieodiyw dvening are for oooooooooo IS UNMASKED 83m. Max. Min. 37 53 3‘