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BV W Mi N K S# SrxaroRr SPROULEK OPERATED ON,â€" Senator Dr, Thomas Sproule, former apeaker of the House of Commons, underwent an operaiton at the General and Marine Hospital Ower Sound, on Nunday morning. While on thestreet of his home town, Markdale, Saturday morning he was taken suddenly ill, The trouble was diagnosed as stranguâ€" lated hernia, and his physician, Dr. Ego, at once arranged tahave his paâ€" tient brought to Owen Sound, arriving there by the late train. Dr. T. H. Middlebro, assisted by Ur. Ego and Ur. A. B. Rutherford, performed the operation, and, though in his 73rd year, Senator Sproule withstood the sbock admirably, and isresting comâ€" fortably.â€"Sun. We have a sthck of ground feed wheat on band thAt we offering for the next few days ab $10.00 per ton, sacks included, If y ant feed, buy now as we have only a lnmited quantiâ€" ty to offer at the price. Rob Koy Cereal MNis Co, Purrums our tus Bie Ox®Es â€" While fishing at the dam Friday even thg, Miss Jean Morlock was elated‘to land a speckled trout weighing 1} Ibe., measuring 13 inches by 7} across. It was a fine specimen and Jean felt more inclined to haveit stuffed and preservâ€" +d4, than to devour it, seeing it was about the Arst she bhad caught. Alâ€" bert Kress also pulled out a 13} inch beauty in the oatmeal mill dam. A New Loovnâ€"GrRzoRo®.â€"We conâ€" gratulate Mr, and Mrs. J, T. Brown of the 20ch Con., Egremont, on the arriâ€" val of an heir, as seen in our birth colâ€" uon last week. _ He is named Lioydâ€" George and here‘s hoping he may de velop into as able a statesman. and credit to the Maple Leaf as his illus. trious namesake has done in the Old The Priceville Agricaltural Society offers 7 prizes totalling $75 for the best fielde of White oats anywhere within 15 miles of Priceville. _ Ask the Secreâ€" tary for an Entry form this week, as all entries should be in by May 25th. T. A. M, Ferguson, Seoy. We have a stqck of ground feed wheat on hand that\ye are offering for the next few days ah\ $140.00 per ton, eacks included. If yoh want feed buy now, as we have only a IMuited quantiâ€" ty to offer at this price. ROBH ROY Cereal Co. If you are thinBing of having a monument erected, W . J, McFadâ€" den about it before anging for it. He can supply what sty you fayor, and will make the termsN\ight. 1nâ€" scription work aiso done. Barnia and London bakers have raised the price of 1} Ib. loavese of bread from 10¢ to 12¢, and claim it will be 15¢ before long unless the soaring price of flour is checked. VOL. XL, NO. 20 STANDARD BANK The Ladies Our Savings Department kives a guarantee of absolute security tst‘b 1e1» _ interest at current rate. _ _ Production & Thrift DURHAM BRANCH, F. 0P 0 y S. ‘1clntyre. = Che Purhim Reirr."® TRUST FUNDS How a " Houp Ur" Was Storrrp. â€" The adage of " Much wants more and loses all," was exemplified last week in the case of a Brant farmer who drove with a load of potatoes to Cargill, but on being offered $4.00 per bag for the mnrphies and wanting $5.00, returned bome again with the tubers in the hnopes of getting the ‘*hold up" price the next diy in Walkerton. But the people herenever saw the color of his potatoes ror he the sight our coin, forduring thenight a light fingered artist visited the home of the Potsto King and under cover of the darkness " lifted " the entire load, Although the loser bas an idea who the visitor is, it would cost him more to prove the deed on him than the potaâ€" toms are worth, hence be will bear his anguish in silence, and comfort bimself in the fond hopes that after the thref‘s course is run and the embalming fluid bas been pumped into him, that the Supreme Jadge will get the culprit, and hanod him * his " for his sordid visit to the Brant farm.â€"Walkerton Seven Durbam boys of the 248 h came home Thorsday on their last {leave. returning Monday to 0. Sound A large crowd assembled at the ata. tion to bid farewell. Col Rorke has received no definite news as to when the 248th battalion will proceed overâ€" seas but the presumption is they will leave 0. Sound the end of this week. possibly on Thursday. A farewell banquet was tendered efficersand men in Owen Sound on Tuesday evening, when a full dinver was served and a program of 5 min. speeches, music by Kellyâ€"Millerorcheetra and Lieut Y ule, ‘ boxing and bayonet fighting exbibiâ€" tions were giver. Nearly 400 men were recru‘lted in the 248th and 34 only were turned down on final examâ€" ination by the Medicalâ€" Board as notl being up to physical requirements. Bro Czurerratrox Catrten» Orr.â€" The sudden call of the 248th battalion overseas, has to a great cxtent been responsible for the cancellation of the big Red Cross celebratlon planned for Jane 4th in Durbam. Soldiers and band had practically been arranged for, and now all are away while the aeroplane also could not be secured. Rather than put on a mediocre day‘s sports, the Committee regretfully deâ€" cided last Thursday to call off the celeâ€" bratior, but as the Review was then printed, we were unable to aunounce the fact last week: The concert by ( the Hanover Ladies‘ Gynasium Club, will be held as announced that night | and should draw a bumper house, ' been killed in action. He enlisted with the 34th Battalion, He has been in the trenches for about eight months. Not very long ago Corp, Douglas won the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on the field of battle. He, coticeing that his officer had been shot, went out under heayy fire and rescued him, receiving eight bullet holes in his helwet, Lanceâ€"Corp. Douglas is surâ€" yived by his parents, two brothers and a sister. _ He is a nephew of Miss COarmouut of town, and his parents formerly resided at Orcuard. Cnursuier Henro Ki1ueD,â€"Mr David Douglas of Chesley received word that his son, Lanceâ€"Corp. Juck Douglas, has has won the Distinguished Service Order decoration, _ Major Rorke was an officer of the old 3lst battalion, coming from Clarksburg, and was 2nd in command of the 20th bitt., ‘Toronto, when he went co the front two years ago. Heis a cousinof Lt.â€"Col. Rorke of the 248th Greys, MAJOR RORKB Wixs HoxoR.=â€"In command of a raiding party at the front, Major Herbert Victor Rorke contributed in a large degree to the splend1:d success of the operation, and Good top buggy for also ademoâ€" crat with shafts and poleXall complete both in first class shape, A y to Mr John McGowan is the latest addiâ€" tion to the carâ€"owners of town, having this week purchased a Chevrolet Tourâ€" ing car from agent N. P. Mcintyre. T HE Major Rorks Wixs Hoso‘ 239 We have"m stock of ground feed wheat on hapd\hat we are offering for the next few days at $1000 per ton, s icke included. you want feed, buy uow as we have oRly a limited quantiâ€" ty to offer at this Rrice. We have provided a real treat for Reâ€" view readers in our new serial story, entitled ** Tommy " which will comâ€" mence soon. The publication rights of this story were expensive, but * Tom:â€" my " is worth it. _ No third rater this, but a new story by Joseph Hocking, a strong, gripping tale, well told, of the great world war. Watch for it and read it. _ Having dealt with the Giver and the gift he proceeded to deal with the broadness of the inyvitation as seen in " whosoever " ana the fatefal import that lay in the words *‘ perisbh " and «* everlasting lite," Our Lord used the worst things of earth to describe heli, the best things of earth to describe heaven and be closed with the comâ€" forting reminder that our faith is not to be placed in an abstract idea but in the loving personality of Jesue Christ. ‘ Go and hear this man with a message, | There were, he said four statements, two of God, two of man and tbese tour stitements, contained the greatesc thing and sweetest story eyer toid. No group of words anywhere were so pregant with love and meaning. The loves of earth were only little rays compared with this. God loved us not because we were ‘*good " but before we were good, and the measure of bis jove is seen in the gift of Jesus, emâ€" phasized by the little word " sn, " an infinite word of deepest import. "Love loves to love, Lovye loves to give, no exchange for good works, no trade m-‘ barter for anything, simply He * gaye,‘ i The evangelistic meetings in the _Baptist church conducted by Rev. Dr. Spencer are arousing interest, He bas an ezcellent platform manner and his erudition and earnestness combine to make him a powerful exponent of gospel rruth. In a recent sermon frow John 3;16 " For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotien son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life " perhaps the best known yerse of the bible, he drew much that was new and what was old is ever fresh to the ‘ devout mind. $101,00 We are very sure the respective ben â€" eflciary bodies are deeply grateful to the Speaker for the timely benefaction. Yours Sincerely D. Jamieson. At a joint meeting of the Patriotic Society, and the Recruiting League held in the Pablic Library Frigay eyenâ€" ing, the following distribution was made : | Patriotic Kund,............ ... . $100.00 Red Cross, Durham, ...... . ... . $100.00 Ladies‘ Aid, Pres, Church.. ....$100 00 Recruiting League, Durham,.. . $50,00 Tobacco, &¢, fund, for soldiers _ _ Becy, Patriotic League, Durham Dear Sir â€" On account of the genera desire and the great necessity fur econâ€" omy during the present crisis is our national existence I decided not to give any of the usual Speaker‘s dinners to the Members of the Legislature dur ing the last Session, and not wishing to benefit personally in a financial way from this policy, I am sending you herewith my cheque for $401 00 which was the amount these dinners cost me the previous Session. As Secretary of ihe local Patriotic League I would ask you to be kind enough at your next‘ meeting to use this cheque in what* ever way the League may see fic. I j make no conditions as to its dietribuâ€" | tion, but would simply suggest that it be used entirely for patriotic or ch iriâ€" ’ table purposes in connection with the | war. A', H. Jackson, Esq,, Inline with the general preaching and practice of economy, Speaker Jamieson at the last session of the Local House, departed from precedent. and deprived the members of the annual parliamentary feasts with the purpose of applying the sum thus saved to war purposes. The Dr‘s magnaniâ€" mous purpose and resultant action is outlined below : ‘ in the trenches,...............$51.00 The Baptist Meetings Rob Roy Ogreal Mills Co. Even the Speaker‘s Dinner * Tommy " Ontario Speaker‘s Chambers Toronto, April, 1917, Everything Goes DURHAM, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1917 tion." Several prominent soloists will sing, incuding Miss Gertruue McComb and Mr. Mistele. The Ministers are expected to be present and take part as it is a general meeting for churches and cicizens of Durbamw, A collection will be taken for Durham Red Cross Bociety, Next Sunday night at 8. 30 there will be a special gatbhering in the town hall after the church services when Rev. Dr. Spencer will give bis popular Obrieâ€" tian lectureon "Grace, Gritand Gumpâ€" With which is incorporated the Holstein Leader Red Cross Lecture Next Sunday Mr and Mrs McCannel replied thankâ€" ing them for their kindness stating that they would always have a warm feeling for the members of 306. _ All the memâ€" bers present gave short addresses after which refreshments were served and the evening was spent socially, * On Tuesday evening, May 15, a large number of members of Durham Lodge No 306 and their wives assemblea at the home of Mr and Mrs Neil McCannel to bid them farewell. Mr Ed. Hay, 1. P. M. of the Lodge called the gathering to order and in a few well chosen words explained the nature of the meeting, after which Hon. Dr, Jamieson, in his most genial manner, gave a short address and presented Mr McCannel with a Life membership in the Lodge and Mrs Mcâ€" Cannel a solid gold neck chain. On Proclamation Day the boys of the High School assisted by the High School Board brought in from the counâ€" try over 20 trees to plant in the grounds of the High School. These are being set out according to the plan laid out by the expert from the O. A. C. Masons Honour Mrand Mrs McCannel The Treasurer of the High School sent last week the sum of $65 to the Canandian Red +«Cross Society at Torâ€" onto, a denation from the High School teachers and students., Several of the High School boys are completing their course by working on the farm,â€"Hugh Findlay, Eldon Runâ€" ciman, Harold Ramage, Harola Sharp, receiving their Lower School certificates and Melvin Greig his Pharmacy maâ€" triculation, thus making in ail nineteen pupils of the High School who are now working on farms. le mention and was classed among the first ten of this province. Two other students from â€" hereâ€"Misses Jemima and Flossie Lawrence, also received honorable mention . In the April "School", Art competiâ€" tion, the work of Mr Will Milne of. Durham High School received honorabâ€" le mention and was nlasiad anc.l. iL. The question of belp to tarmers in seeding and bharvesttime wasdiscussed and a few were found who are willing to give a push when needed No fewer than 50 business men of Owen Sound are offering to help in this way, but they complain that farmers seem shy to ask assistance. Gettiog horses to utilize such help is the trouble, Quice a number present signified their willingness to take two or three bags and anyone,townsmen or farmers should give their order at once to Mr. Calder or leave it at Central Drug Store, The demand is likely to exceed the supply. Dr. Jarieson hinted that loans might be secured for anyoneshort of funds repayable later. Farmers of course can get accommodation at the banks up to $200 at 6 per cent. proximate comparison of their yaeld per acre, Delawares, admittedly the best kind, were $4.10 a bag, but bard to get, but fourother kinds ne thought he could get for $3 82 and $3.87 per bag, _ The meeting on motion decided to ask Mr. Calder to get a carload of Dakota Reds as soon as possible. The meeting called by Mayor Laidâ€" ’lnw last Friday accomplished someâ€" thing. _ The hall was pearly half filled a few ladies being present, and the Mayor ‘presided. Heâ€"called on Dr. Jsamieeon, M, P. P,, first, who narrated the importance of the greater producâ€" tion movement, be had ploughed up his own lawn and would give quarter® . acre areas from a 4 acre lot of his in town, all ploughed : to anyone baving no land to work. He had spoken to the Minister of Agriculture ana the best price he could quote was $1,25 per bag. _ Mr. Calder was called upon and apparently he had given the sutâ€" ject much attention when in Toronto the day previous, _ He gave a list of 4 or § kinds, allfrom New Brunswick and Island and could furnish un ;p: High School Notes A Run on Potatoes Lieut. Kelly, Markdale. the most sucâ€" cesaful recruiter, was not taken owing to poor health from his injury,» and Lieut. Legarde reverted to rank of Serâ€" geant. _ It was a delicate choice for Col. Rorke to divide his officers who worked so well in organizing the battalion but it was compulsory. Up to the present there were 19 offiâ€" cers on the strength snd when orders came to prepare for overseas the batâ€" talion was onlÂ¥ authorized to take twelve officers along. Two officers, Capt. Allen and Capt. McKechnie, have reverted to Lieutenâ€" ants to be permitted to accompany the battalion. Lt. Price, machine gun officer ; Lieut. J. L. Yule, Lieut. A. 4.,. Kormann, of Hapover, and Lt. Waiter Pfeffer are the other officers to secure appointments. Col. Rorke made his final selection of officers for the 248th Battalion and the following will accompany the batâ€" talion as officers Lt. Col. J. Hilliard Rorke, O. C. ; Capt. A. A. Kelson, Adjutant ; Capt. A. R. Beaton. Payâ€" master ; Capt. P. S. Foulds, %unrter- master ; Capt. Barret, Medical Officer ; Capt J. F, White and Capt G. S, Dallyn commanding companies. Col. Rorke Picked 248th Officers ‘ DÂ¥rCLINED THECALL.â€"Kev. Wallace Johnston, pastor of Sballow Lake and Hepworth Pres. Churches, bas declinâ€" e« a unanimous call from Crawfod, West Bentinck and North Brant conâ€" gregations, Such entbhusiastic teetiâ€" mony was borne to Mr. Johnston‘s work at the Presbytery meeting. and to his personal popularity and influence over the young that hefound it imposâ€" sible to accept the call given bim. He had previously been disposed to accept the call given to bhim being under the impression that after a pastorate of nine years, the longeat of any miniâ€" ster in Oxven Sound Presbytery, his peopl~ might naturally expect to have a change. ‘ Shirley McIntyre must rank among our expert fishermen, [A mostalluring big platetul of epeckled beauties in ice stood on his counter the other day which would tempt the appetite of a confirmed dyspeptic. Again on Taesâ€" ay evening he strolled back to 8 auâ€" geen Park and landed a whopper 17 in. trout weighing 2 lbe., 6 oz. Strange when we go fishing the plaguey things are always off visiting. , _ ESTIMAT WANTEDâ€"For the reâ€"shingling of am Presbyterian Church. Send ive to the underâ€" Next Sunday Rev. Dr. Spencer the evangelist, will preach morning and evening in Baptist church. Morning subject: ‘"SBaloniki." _ Evening: "Signs of the Times." Afternoon at Glenelg Church. At 8.30 p. m, in the Durham Town Hall forall churcbes and citizers subject: ‘"Grace, Grit and Gumption," Collection taken for Red Orose Society signed on or before 20th of May. We open the forms to announce !he{ death of James Webber who has passed | away. â€" Fuller notice next week. | Three of the second form boys of Durâ€" ham high school who are out on farms to complete their term work are Will Milne at Wm. Weir‘s, Clenelg, Eldon Runcimar at Mr. J. Phillipps‘, Swinton Park, and Harold Ramage at Don. Mcâ€" lUvride‘s, Normanby. Six Durham boys in the 64th battery, Gueliph, were home on last leave last week endâ€"Ptes Seth and Geo. Trafford, Harry Falkingham, â€" Eddie Hutton, Ernie McDonald, Percy McKechnie. It is probable they will go overseas with the 2418th. Congratulations to Mr James Isauc who has graduated from Toronto Uniâ€" versity with secondâ€"class honors and now adds B. A.. to his signature. Only one student took firstâ€"class honors. Mr. Charles Ramage, of Toronto, spent Friday last with his cousins bhere. Corp. Grainger, of the Royal Flying Corps, Camp Borden, was a visitor at Mrs W. Caldwell‘s over Sunday. Mr T. C. Morton came home from Kitchener last Saturday. Mr Arch. Stevenson of Erin is the new clerk at the C. P. R. station. Mre, Stewart. of near Tavistack, came to town Saturday to visit ber sister, Mre. Rev. Whaley, who is reâ€" covering slowly from a protracted illâ€" ness, MrThos. Coleridge, barrister, Lonâ€" don, visited his sister Mre C. Ramage on Tuesday. Miss Aliz Edge returned Friday to her bome at Edge Hill, having comâ€" pleted ber year at the Faculty of Eduâ€" cation, Toronto, Mre, Rev. B, B. Weatherali and little son of Toronto, are vistting at her sister‘s, Mre. John McKechnie. eus J. J. SMITH _ ONTARIO ARC TORONTO awF smamw>> "NPL _ qi 36 f_ _ _3 _" u0. oV Yery UCoL WwIILUEn on the present war. The first instalment will appear in an early issue. You‘ll like Tommy; it is a strong, soulâ€"stirring tale of the great world war that everyone in the family will enjoy. The hero is a Lancastershire lad. He didn‘t want to go to warâ€"not at first. "Let ‘em as wants to fight the Germans fight ‘em" said Tommy. Then one day he heard the cry of suffering Belgium ; he heard the call of his own motherlandâ€"he gave up the best job he ever had and enlisted. He went to France; he fought a good fightâ€" against himself as well as the enemy; he won the D.C.M. andâ€" the best girl in the world. A splendid story splendidly told. Watch for the first instalment. Eycsight Specialist Now at Central Drug Store We have a line of Blue and Grey Worsteds which=we are certainly proud to have as we know there are no better Suits procurable toâ€"day. _ ‘These Suits are equalâ€"to any tailored Suits which you would pay $35.00 toâ€"day for. Our price is $20.50 and $25.00. Drop in and see our range and let us convince you what these two brards are. 8. F. MORLOCK w:e have a larger and better assorted stock than ever, including Progress Brand and Empire Tailored Suits, which are brands that stand out by themselves as to style, fit, snap and quality. We were lucky in securing our range of Suits, as cloths have advanced to almost double and are hard to get at any price,. For those who prefer an upâ€"toâ€"date business Suit, we have just what you want in all sizes and fabrics to choose from. How about that Best Suit ? HOW New The ow about fllat ew Suit ? Store where Quality Reigns Supreme (Instractor in Optometry) is one of the_ very best written on Publisbed Weekiy at $1.00 a +«ar C. BAMAGE & 30N Pommegeno It Is War PAY PRODUCE Fom ) for % in "ers, Taii~ » 40 inde oth; ‘lons by of s in and are layâ€" leaf this «ter owe east vith als. son Te kin hen ater no »als r in "his irst to ack 100 the the in +t an®, He wok® the aid, rht. ipe my the He iny )0 es it to A# Â¥ 6