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Monday night friends of the village and community met and spent a social evening with the McMillan family be- fore leaving for their new home the following day. The evening was spent in progressive euchre. Miss Nellie Mc- Lean won first prize for the ladies and Percy Stoneouse for the men. After‘ the euchte game Mt. Bert Aussem called the g'atheting to order and Miss Nellie McLean read an address, while Violet Stoneouse and Donald Nichol made the presentation of al lovely floor lamp and chair. Mr. andl Mrs. McMillan made a fitting replyg voicing their appreciation and thanks for the gifts and extending an invita- tion to their Priceville friends to Visit' them in Durham. All sang “For They! are Jolly Good Fellows”, after which, a bountiful lunth was sened and a; smia! F; ilf hout enimed by all. A ‘it (‘hatles Small mmed his home: {tom the arm] toad t0 the \illage on Szmtrday on the lot south of Jack: MdLea n' ~. Mrs. F. Rum-iman left. for Toronto Monday. where she will spend the winter months with her family. Mt‘s.5 Sara Ferguson accompanied Mrs. Run- ; ciman for the holiday season. I A progressive euchre was held Fri- day night in the Institute hall. Owing to thv storm only five tables were in Jack McArthur of the R.C.A.F. ar- rived home Saturday. We hope Jack will be here to spend the Christmas season with his mother, Mrs. A. Mc- Arthur and family. Bob O’Dell of the R.C.A.F., is home on short Christmas leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs._ AlfrgdAQDell. Mr. and Mrs. George Hincks and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hincks of New England were recent visitors at Roy Williams'. A Merry Christmas to the Editor, staff and readers of the Chronicle. We are sonry to hear that E\elyn McCannel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs; Donie McCannell, Sackett’s Corners, has been forced to remain at home. from school the past few weeks duef to a throat condition. 4 l Mr. Harvey Williams of Arthur and daughtor, Miss Velma Williams of Durham spent a couple of days re- cently at Mr. Roy Williams’. Winter surely has set in in this part of the country. The continuous stormy weather is making the roads heavy and impassable in some places. Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCannel have received word from their son, Pte. Mervyn McCannel, who was serving in Holland, that he is in hospital in England where he underwent an op- eration. We hope to hear better news from Mervyn soon. Wishing Editor and staff a Merry Christmas. PAGE 6 Boothville l’riceville I Mrs. James Dingwall of Cedarville iand Mr. and Mrs. Andress Eckhardt ‘of Priceville were recent visitors with jI‘-.Ir. and Mrs. Frank Dingwall. 'v'hat might have been a more sor- iouss accident happened Tuesday even- ltig, when Miss J. Morrison fell on the Sif‘pS loading to her woodshed. Dr. Me- Phermn of Mount Forest. was called and on examination found she had two bonus broken in her right hand. She is; improving and we wish for her a xpnody recovery. The Women’s Institute met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dyers when boxes were packed for the shut-ins. Those taking part in the program were Mrs. Fenton and Mrs. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Barber and son, Barry, spent Monday evening with Mm. Mary Morrison. The Sunday School Christmas con- cert of the United Church was held on Thursday night and was very suc- cessful. Word has been received that the operation on Mrs. Petrie's eyes has been successful. Her many friends are pleased to learn this and wish for her a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Carter spent the week- end in Mount Forest. M‘szs Mac-Lean and pupils are busy practicing for their Christmas Con- cert. Mr. George Collinson, who has con- ducted the Green Grove Service Sta- tion and grocery store for the past nine years, has sold the business to Mr. Hamill McCaslin, who has been discharged from the army after ser- ving for some time in Labrador. Merry Christmas to Ye Editor and staff. Mr. William Jacques held an auc- tion sale of stock and implements on Friday and good prices were realized. Em illness of six months. The funeral service is to be held from the home on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting of the W. A. and W. MS. 5 was held on Wednesday afternoon in the school room of St. Columba, church. It was a very small meeting‘ only seven ladies being present. The' president and vice-president ably car-l 1ied on and although few in number had an interesting meeting. After the meeting closed all enjoyed a pot luck lunch. i We extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Peter Muir and family in the loss of a loving wife and mother, who passed away Sunday morning after play but all reported a good time. The proceeds go toward the boys boxes for overseas. Mrs. Mary Morrison received a tele- Darkies’ Corners Holstein The United Church W. M. S. met; Tuesday afternoon in the basement of ; the church with a good att.endance.' Mrs. John Stevenson gave the topic: lfrom the book “West of the Date: lLine". and Mrs. Morlock read the‘ story. Mrs. Snively lead the devotion- al period assisted by Mrs. Alex Aitken ' .and Mrs. Jewett. Several carols of, lthe French, Polish, German, English! and Canadian people were sung and described. Mrs. Jewett and Mrs. Fen- ton sang a duet. Mrs. Jewett received. the nominationg committee's report and the following officers were elec- ited: President, Mrs. Snively; lst vice- ‘president, Mrs. V. Adams; Recording Sec., Mrs. George Stevenson; Corr. Sec., Mrs. V. Aglan‘us; Treas., Mrs. IHarry Pinder: Stewardship Sec., Mrs. iRadford and Miss Stevenson; Friend- lship Sec., Mrs. Jewett: Supply and thiterature Sec., Mrs. N. McDougall: EMissionary Monthly Sec., Mrs. Crum- ‘hark; Associate Helpers, Mrs. Sim; l'l‘emperance Sec., Mrs. Burrows; Mis- tsion Band Leader, Mrs. John Steven- son: Asst. Leader, Eleanor McGuire; ,pianist, Mrs. Wallace Adams; Audit- ors, Mrs. Robert Aitken, Mrs. Morlock; . Group Leaders. Mrs. Hubert McDou- gall, Mrs. Alex Aitken, Mrs. Harry Mather, Mrs. Nelson McGuire. 9 The W.M.S. of the Presbyterian. church met Tuesday at the home of ' ,Mrs. William Aiken. The president,; 'Miss J. Christie, presided and opened lthe meeting with a call to worship and prayer. Mrs. William Aitken read' the scripture reading from Matt. 2. ,1-12 followed by prayer by Mrs. Geo.‘ fAitken. Mrs. Brebner read from. the. ‘study book, Our India. Plans were' Qmade for the meetings in 1945 and the following officers were electedzg president, Mrs. Frank Love; lst vice-I 1president, Mrs. Allan Aitken; 2nd vice p1esident, Mrs. B. Brebner; Sec., Miss Blanche Reid; Treas., Mrs. W. Aitken; ‘ 1Home Helpers Sec., M1s. Jas. Nichol-i 3;son Library and Literature Sec., Mrs.‘ IE' Love; Welcome, Welfare and Con-i dolence Sec., Mrs. Hastie; Supply Sec., ‘ !MIS. Mur1ay Ross and Mrs. John Al-i les; Press Sec., Mrs. Hastie; Mis-. sion Band Leaders, Mrs. George Ait-f Eken and Miss J. Ch1st1e Glad Tidings iSec., Mrs. Ewa1t Alles; Organist, Mrs. F. Loxe and M13. Brebner; Finance :Com., M1s. Leith, M1s. A. Eccles, M15 .A. Aitken, M15. W. Aitken; auditors ,M1s. R. Aitken, M1s. K. Alles; Visiting ;Com., Mrs. Hastie, M1s. T. J. Reid; ithe meeting closed by singing the Na- .tional Anthem and the Lord’s Praye1 |1epeated in unison. M1s. Aitken semed [lunch and a social how was spent. “Bow!” barked the sergeant. and stage manager. “Why, you’ll have to v" duckâ€"not bow. , “Iusi hrm mam times do I be“. 9” asked the optimis ic G. I. novice at the battalion \audexille Show. 3 gram Monday informing her that her son, Bill, had been seriously wounded in the face and head while in action. THE DURHAM, ONTARIO, CHRONICLE I A memorial service was held on “Sunday last n St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian Church Priceville for Tpr. Mar- vin Sturrock. The church was filled [to overflowing with friends and rela- tives. Mr. Paul Rumball had charge ,of the servce, assisted by Rev. Mr. :Penman of St. Columba church. The scripture reading was read by Mr. .Penman from psalm 20:94, after .,whieh he led in prayer. The hymn, .Blest be the tie that Binds was sung. ; Reference was made not only to those ‘who give their lives, but in their pass- ?ing for all the community of men and .emphasis was given to the need that 1their sacrifices and the sacrifices of : their parents be not in vain. The min- ‘ister expressed the sympathy of the :eongregation to the bereaved family land concluded the sermon with words .of comfort to them. A beautiful solo jwas sung by Miss Ilene Harrison of iSwinton Park. Miss Mario Meads is working in the Boll Telephone offce at Flesherton. u Messrs. Tom Mather and Ken Meads ghave gone to Toronto for the winter ‘ months. ' : On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Wil- liam Beaton was hostess to the U.F. 3 W0. club meeting with ten ladies pre- isent. Mrs. Henry Tucker presided over ‘the meeting and Mrs. Beaton took the 1minutes in the absence of the secre- ,tary, Mrs. Hogarth. The meeting op- ened by singing “Men of the Soil” ac- .companied by Mrs Bradey Irwin at ithe organ. After the usual opening 1exercises and business Mrs. Henry g‘Tuckei gave a very interesting and in- Istructixe paper on the subject “The , irNevt Course of Study and it was much .cnjoy.ed The Christmas exchange of gifts took place after which the draw on the quilt was made. Mrs. Stanley 1 Harrison (nee Gladys Hincks) was the {lucky ticket holder. M15. D. Campbell donated the quilt to the club and near- 1y $18.00 was made. Lunch was ser- [\cd and a social time spent. Mrs. Peter Muir passed away early Sunday morning. The funeral is being held Tuesday at her late residence. iMore particulars next week. I l On Friday night a euchre party was held in the store room of Mr. E. Harrison. Five tables were in play. Kenneth Nichol and Miss Violet Stone- ousc were the winners. Miss Margaret Leith and her uncle, Mr. Archie McDonald from the -west visited recently at Mr. Henry Tucker’s. (Intended for Last Week) The Y.P.S. was held Tuesday even- ing at the home of Mrs. Dan Camp- bell. Mr. Grant Sayers presided. He read the scripture and led in prayer. Mrs. Campbell also read a portion of scripture. Mrs. A. L. Hincks gave a paper ‘Marching Onward’. Consider- able business was dealt with. Lunch wus served. This week the meeting will be held at. the home of Grant Sayers. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hincks and boys, Mrs. MoLachlan and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Campbell spent Frday in Owen Sound. Mrs. T. Nichol returned home after spendng a week with her daughter at McIntyre. Mr. and Mrs. Hector McLean intend leaving this Saturday to spend the Christmas holiday with their family in Toronto. Mr. Gilvmy McLeaâ€"n. who is in the - ‘m'y at Halifax spent last week at his father’s. He is home on a three-week vacation. Mrs. C. D. Cox of Bervie visited friends in Priceville last week. The snow storm over the week-end played havoc with the back roads and stopped motor traffic for now. The teacher, Mrs. I. B". Whittaker was in bed for three days last week so there was no school but it re-open- ed Monday. Mr. Innis McLean, Toronto, spent theiweek-end at his parental home. Merry Christmas to Editor, staff and readers. Mr. and Mrs. Archie MacCuaig were dinner guests Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bill McKechnie. Priceville North Wishing the Editor, staff and read- ers 3 Men) Chiistmas and a Happy New Yeai. S. S. No. 13 held their school con- cert on Friday. Dec. 15. The program wwVâ€"V'---_ Mrs. Gordon McLeod, Toronto; Mrs. Elizabeth Haw, Georgetown, besides a host. of friends from Swinton Park, Hopeville, Dundalk, Durham and other nearby towns were present. The sympathy of the whole community is extended to the sorrowing parents and brothers, friends and relatives in their sorrow. “The Lord's My Shepherd" was sung and Rev. Penman led in prayer. The National Anthem wgs _sung._M.r._and Dromore O./S. Sandy and Mrs. Taylur spent a day the first of the week “Hh Mr and Mrs. R. Taylor. ' Read the Classified Ads. on page 7‘ The young people held their meet ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Gillivray on Monday evening With a good attendance. .. L. A. C. Harvey and Mrs. Loiih v13. ited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. William Leith. “ Miss Tillie Stevenson spent a few days witfi her sister, Mrs. A. ”‘immie and Bessie. consisted of instrumentals, dialogues. duets. trios. 3-9311 singing and ream. tions. Santa Claus arrived at the end of the pmgram and presented each child in the section with a gift “cm the teacher. Each child exchanged gifts and each received a bag of candy. ML‘ -‘A--_- ‘AAHIA LAIA ‘I. ‘ I‘~.MMW~ “m..."....o.....u.w: 2|, DESIROUS BRICK R E THE PROPERTY OF Donald SleaI'l. («ms acres, being lots 6. 7 concession. N.I).R.. Tm temesia. Good land. vs Brick House. * Apply N Dermld, Ceylon, Ontaril (DURHAM JOHN AI‘I‘KI Auctioneer. Grey and promptly attendvd 1m mnnteod. Trrms on Phone Allan Park Ce annover. R. R. 2. 33 o Barristers. 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