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1917 bat a Court the Ontario Honaour the vurt of the gricultural ith day of lock in the deteramine nissior s in icipality of Fairs, 1917 Mrs Arthar vens yvisited DS. T8 . €* round feed wheat terinig for the next tom, %uh‘_ _buy now as we intity to offer at a ideal day e a good a lected elder andsy to #11 _ place Sarurday fup 4 iter visiting i‘s part . uxiliary held ‘s Lake last a ideal day "na0l¢ rate, reap ng _ houseon main t.'()n(amu‘ six h‘ n at once. . Black, D:h._m th day cf rities term gremont. mable tain‘s. MceNiege has rm trom Dr ankeg any Cviston O three To m i (: little p ‘ke t good c e\'elaM 'H to us to N T burzhri::.' idford witln. enviable fnotrr the mistor. _ driver iass Batber also spaper dir @cross .s vas a most up. die loss k ue visited Mrs Walter Mills C ng 1 both desks re saj]’ rur three T. a little rcke two good thind Weq reland w 'ned to talâ€"s altair say3 & n,i ols didl't w o ie Ow, M WOrth af as . CC Sacks, offices same ays : â€"_ Oct 8â€"19 Sept 20â€"21 Oct 11â€"12 Sept 20â€"21 giving Day Sept 19â€"20 « Oct +& { it and entep. NBV h of st to take theâ€" . wh Owen Sound is also preparing to give an enthusiastic welcome to its most famous son on his return home. Major Bishop has brought down over.torty enemy aeroâ€" plares, and is the only Canadian who has captured all the medals, and a bar as well, for outstanding Ceeds of daring and greatest aviator, Acting Major W. A. Bishop, V. C,, M. C., D. S. O., of Owen Sound is expected Wednesday in Toronto, where a great reception is to be tendered him, orgarized by the Mississauga Horse. main point of a new Orderâ€"inâ€"Council soon to come out. The object is that any man when questioned will be able to show h‘s status under the Military Service Act Masor Bismor ReturneDo.â€"Canada‘s homes. So The Star was informed Friday by the communding officer of a Toronto regiment that this provision would be the Sound, in the early days when the road was built through Shelburne. He was an uncle of Mr Angus and Miss Kate Mcâ€" Cormick, north of town. Must Carry Murtary Parpers.â€" Men of Canada who are affected by the Military Service Act, are to be required to carry their examination papers with m‘ on the street or when they leave their _ Former Paysastsr® Deav.â€"Wm. Watsâ€"n, formerly paymaster on the T+ ronto, Grey and Bruse Railway before it was taken over by the C. P. R., died on August 31st at his residence, 48 Alberta Avenue, Toronto in his 88th year. The late Mr Watson was well known on T. G. & Bruce Railway from Toronto to Owen _ mUston Hospital England. Word has also been received that Ptes Arthur Mcâ€" Gowan and Norman Zimmer, who were under age, have reached Quebec and will be home very shortly. BRoKEN Riss â€" Mr. John Lang, uppet‘ town, while working round a shaft at the Cement Works the other day, had his clothing caught by a bolt in some way and was thrown against a cement wall. In the effort to save himselt from being lashâ€" ed around the shaft, part of his clothing was torn off him and on later examination two ribs were found broken A close call. Mr Thos. McGirr, east of town, while at work at the Cement plant last Saturâ€" day, had the mistortune to have a flying | splinter of red hot steel lodge in the corner | of his eye. It is a painful and dangerous | injury. but it is hoped the sight of the l optic can be saved, though uncertain. Mr John Vessie also received a cut below | : the eye, though not serious. g Dr. Arthur Gun arrived at his home in Hamilton yesterday on furlough, from Orpington Hospital England. Word has also been received that Ptes Arthur Mcâ€" Gowan and Norman Zimmer, who were under age, have reached Quebec and will be home very shortlv. party will be hel Ewing of Durha day, on October supper. Admiss season. Evervb The Women‘s nstitute will Mrs C. Ramage‘s Thursday, 4th. Mrs T. McGirf\ill speak ies of Mothers® and F.! Mrs W. J. McFadden on ‘ injudicious buying." All ladi Glenelg Cenkke Baptist Chure AxotnHer R. R. 2. Durham, change three months, and Campbell, courier out to Mr John Pus 1m on October Ist. There wasa ticket se connection with Walters 1917, and as a resu‘t three tickets were sold as in any Mr J. D. Abraham has com| big sale in Wiarton, and is clea his entire stock preparatory .t Wiarton and going to California The Dornoch branch of the W Institute will meet at the home of McKnight on Wednesday, Octot A hearty welcome to visitors. Girl Guides No 2 raised $53.85 on Show Day by selling flags and roses. Out of this they generously gave twentyâ€"five dollars to Red Cross. A fine letter from Dr Farquharson givâ€" ing reflections on the successful raising of the centre span of the Quebec Bridge is held over . Mr A. S. Muir of CeÂ¥ion, w ernment Judge of Live Stock a burg and Desboro fairs last week The ladies of the Red Crc thank all those who contribu erously on Show Day. Lost.â€"A bracelet wXh along George St to Post ; reward on returning to Mrs Peaches, plums, s, tomat â€"buy your fruit th‘i’xnk. Markdale inmates â€"â€"29 Two Ho VOL. XL, NO. 39 Produce More and Save More Muke Your Lator Efficient Bave Materials from Waste Spend Your Money Wisely it is War Time Production & Thrift Apply â€" as a ticket selling contest in with Walters Falls Fair for s a resu‘t three times as many sold as in any former year, t R. R. Cmaror. â€"R. R. No changed hands twice the last s, and last week Mr Donald Abraham has commenced a ie House of Refuge has fifty 29 males and 21 females. louses for Rent on George St. ly â€" Mrs, J. W. Crawford Wednesday, October 4th <‘t «i VY K \v_â€"@‘“ _ OECE Baptist Church garden at the zmme of Mr Geo Road, Glenelg, Tuesâ€" ._ Good program and x. The last of the N. and is clearing out preparatory to leaving Mrs. X. Beggs & Son. Live Stock at Clarks ved Cross wish to contributed so gen~ was a Gov Women‘s somewhere . Liberal Miss L three sisters living in Ontario ramely Mrs Neil McLean of Durham, Mrs McKinnon of Paisley and Mrs Heddle of Hamiiton. successful business men in that part of |thestate and a prominent figure in the ’llllnidulliltolhitdty, He also repreâ€" sented his constituency as State Senator in the Legislature of Wyoming for some years. Owing to illâ€"health he was forced to reâ€" tire from business about two years ago. and since that time has resided in Denver until his death on Sept 14 His remains were taken to Wheatland, and were laid beside those of his wife who died three _ The late Mr McCallum was born in ‘Qucbec in 1845, and so was in his 72nd year. While he was yet a child his parâ€" ents moved to Bentinck and here he grew up to young manhood. After his marâ€" riage he lived for afew years in Kincarâ€" dine and then moved to Wyoming, and for the past twenty years was a resident ot Wheatland, Wyo., where he had a large lumber yard and other business interests. Mr McCalium was one of the most Black The news of the sudden death in Denver Col., otf Mr Dugald McCallum of Wheatâ€" land, Wyo, (formerly of South Grey) came as a great shock to his friends here. While walking on a railway track he was struck and instantly killed by a fast passenger Besides one son in Wyoming he leaves by ‘"the King," opened the program. The company motored back to London after the concert, and are assured of a good audience on any return visit. ; Possibly a couple hundred were turned , | away from the concert in the evening, as ‘by s‘x o‘clock all tickets were sold and many were disappointed. The hall was ‘ | crowded to the doors, and over $132 was ‘| realized, which is also a record breaker for | fall fair night. A change ~which was welâ€" Jcomed by all music lovers was provided { by having the Harm nic Male quartette | | of London give the whole program. Its personnel was Bert Howcroft, 1st tenor, C. J, Pink 2nd ; Percy King baritone and | Fred Dowling, bass. Solos, duetts, and quartettes were frnély rendered encores were frequent, but the audience was especial‘ly delighfed with the quartette work. It was unaccompanied, and the | company fully sustained their claim to| the name ‘"Harmonic." Particularly in j "Carry me back to old Virginny" and "A Perfect Day," the closing number, was § the harmony perfect. Several selections | of a humorous nature captivated the| crowd, both in duett ‘and quartette work. 4 On Monday night in addition to local speakers and a musical program by the choir and solos by Mrs Moore McFadden a sweet singer among us at present, he will o Praullyints mm cparthh s commaife ul5 2 on Sunday and Monday next. The preacher of the day will be Rev. Dr. Martin of Stratford, a distinguished divine, whose coming should appeal tothe young and old in the congregation. These annual observances in the Presâ€" byterian Church of Durham take place mt Wihr ce eC E5 4h 45 e ce o The new President is Mr R. T R R 1, Markdale. The 5th Annual Convcntiot\ot S. Grey S. S. Association was held in Durham, yesterday, in the Methodist chuch. _ Mr Val. Damm, Ayton, Pres., John Taylor, Hanover, Secy. The forenoon session was slimly attended but there were fair gatherings afternoon and evening and adâ€" dresses and discussions were profitable. Rev. D. H. Wing, Rural Superintendent Ontario S. S. Association, is a live wire and made many topics interesting. Time | and space forbid fuller mention this week. ' s _ _ SR HemcAvnch _ ____ TCOCO"~* 2900 to Dbe in arrears we ask your attention to it at once _ We intend to accept $1 a year for a limited time beâ€" fore the rate goes up to $1.50, in line with almost all rural weeklies. Do it toâ€"day. â€" label shows hear Dr. Martin in Pres. Church. Apprextices\ w dressmaking. A Mrs Kearney, The Fall Fair Concert Killed on Track. 2L eacuress on a curious subject: Beds and narrow blankets " Adâ€" n Monday evening 25c., Children All for the Red Cross after expense | County S. S. Convention. Anniversary Services " by the quartette, followed 4TS Keamey,wove Beggs‘ Store. ~Beds and Narrow Blankets!" Martin on Monday evening next n oo yantan. â€"To learn . Edwards, Mrs.â€"Moore McFadden, who recently gave solos in the Presbyterian Church with much acceptance, will be on the proâ€" gram at the Presbyterian Anniversary services Monday night next. Official notification reached Mr and Mrs Thos. McAllister, Normanby, lasy week, that their son, Pte. Waiter McAlâ€" lister was slightly wounded on Sept. 1st, but,wumainiuondnty. $178 was the proceeds of meals served by the Red Cross Society on Fair Day. Mr Robt Gadd has sold his blacksmith business at Varney to Mr John Noble, of fine Are the creameries responsible decay in private dairying ? is th tion one has forced upon him as he the small number of butter entries quality judges say was never better | _ The writing competitions seem to be | filling a long felt want, judging by the number of competitors and the clever work done. 1t was no light task for the judge to fix upon the winners. ! _ The Fine Arts class grows larger year by , year and oh ! Mr Directors do let us get closer to them and ‘‘hang" them better. A background could easily and cheaply be [arranged as a "hanging" wall facing the east windows, so that the light would fall direct on the pictures, and then one width of a cheap wire screen would allow the observer to get closer to the work and prevent handling. The publicwe are sure would greatly appreciate some such ’ change. most confirmed epicure +) â€" The grain classes were well represented " | and quantity we believe, called good. A â€"] wheel, with a tiny sheat of grain tied ‘| opposite each spoke, shown by W Ramage "| in Section 19, Class 1, drew much attenâ€" ‘| tion. Potatoes, near by, reflected the excellent crop this year, and would be hard to excel in any locality. The corn " in stalk was of the same giant proportions as in other years, even though the season was late. We look in vain however for tbe monster pumpkin or squash that we have seen in the past, most gardeners complaining of the failure this year. Up stairs, everyone admitted was above the average. The variety and quantity of ladies‘ lingerie was astonishing to the masculine eye, and the prize list will show | that prizes were well distributed. ‘Tother ,1 side of the room the bread, pie and pastry j ; classes testified to a laudable desire to exâ€" | t cel among many housewives, and the array would tempt the appetite of the | , ~| _ If the Directors had had the making ot the weather they could not have improved _ on the.splendid~ brand they enjoyed last 1 Thursday and Friday. From daybreak Friday morning there couldn‘t be a doubt of a beautiful day ahead, and the people from near and far turned out as never beâ€" fore making a gate of $505.00 the largest sum yet made at this institution. The exhibits in all lines contained much of excellence, but in roots and fruits the quantity, owing to a late season, fell beâ€" low the average. The show of flowers and cut plants was above the average and | much credit.is due the exhibitors in this| line. who we are sure, have a higher ‘ motive than just to win the prizes, 1 South Grey Show %€ > _ Makes a New Record DURHAM, is the quesâ€" n as he views entries. The Normanby, â€" leave on Friday to q;q;; couple weeks with their sons in Detroit. ally closed. pelore the program . started. The Red Cross funds benefit by about $50 Rev Mr Wylie arnsunced in his closing. remarks in which he expressed appreciation and thanks to all for service and presence. The happy, hearty union spirit had been delightful he said. The meeting was loyâ€" M q cck The speaking throughout was of a high standard and so was the music interspersâ€" ed: The Methodist quartette : (Messrs McCrae, Mistele, Glass and Saunders) gave three numbers and the audience would have stood,â€"or satâ€"for three times three. The precision and feeling they put into "Nothing shall ever grow old" was simply charming. Solos were given by Miss Walker and Mr Mistele, a duet Misses Redford and Wylie. and two violin duetts by Mrs Howell and Mr Yiirs. Miss Rita Irwin accompanied{the musical numbers. Miss Annie Graham added to her laurels by a fine recitation. Mention should be made of the fine gramaphone music supplied by Messrs Falkingham and Snell an hour or more ocnâ€"In Durham, on Tuesday, Sept. 25 to Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Koch, a son. Rev Mr Dymond, who can tell a good ‘ | story, had some fine remarks about the | sociability engendered by eating together. ‘ | In praise of the women of the Red Cross | he said they were doing more than simply making giftsâ€"they were making soldiersâ€" | they wese fighting thro‘ those they were[ ministering to. _ While supporting Red Cross it would be a mistake toâ€"reglect the church : strengthening the church would strengthen Red Cross. He «believed the war would end next spring, signs of Gerâ€" man failure multiplied, but the Red Cross | ministry would be needed after the war. Rev Mr Moyer enjoyed the unity these occasions gave, glad to know they had had a successful year. There was reason to feel optimisticâ€"in every flock of sheep|. there were more white than black and so he hoped there was in every congregation, | The soldiers gave many examples of opâ€" 4 timism such as singing amid mud and disâ€"| , comforts to encourage others and even f have a joke while undergoing operations. All must take a stand, find out the workl ( Godmeansuchtodoandstandfirm. * Mrs Jas. Watson :and Mrs Wm Grant: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1917 0 O OC mR OSE Con, ane We In Cart= est ? Do we strike to kill every enemy we see ? i $ i Rev Mr Ashton; Mulock, said anniverâ€" sary times should make us take stock of losses, triumphs, shames. To be a strong church it was necessary Jesus should be in‘ the midst, as He was in John‘s vision of the candlesticks, and ministers as stars in His right hand, If in the coming year we go forward close to Jesus all will be well. ) Rev Mr Whaley didn‘t approve of payâ€" ‘ | ing 25¢ for a 50c supper and then think > | we are giving to the Red Cross ! He‘prcâ€" ferred giving his money . straight. His | top‘c was "Linking hands with the boys at the front." They had been linking feet with many socks, but more was needâ€" ed if we were to fulfil the mission of Misâ€" Ipah : "The Lord keep watch between me and thee, while we are absent one from the other," We can link with them (1) at a throne of grace. While they fight let us pray, (2) by strengthening the church at home, for the freedom and justice they are fightâ€" ing for came. through the church in the’ past, (3) As they are under compulsion | we should consecrate ourselves. (4) Every | blow they make is intended to kill and this should lead us to ask, are we in earnâ€" | U )/ The Baptist Anniversary Tea and Proâ€" gram is one ot the standing functions of t | the town. Everybody goes and denomâ€" d | inationalism is lost sight of, and why not? t | There is nothing of the Baptists in the k | buns or the butter, nor of Methodists in t | meat, nor of Anglicans in the apples, nor e | of Presbyterians in the pie, the same food â€" | nourishes all. _ There is a unity as far as | the stomach is concerned, their hearts beat in unison as they speak or hear of | war heroes or heroism, they applauded all | sentiments of truth and integrity and be.| | lieve in national ‘rectitude, they draw their spiritual strength from the same C sources, the points on which they agree PR "re more numeroug than those on which they disagree, yet, hang it, there they are t in different camps,; except on a few occasâ€" 3 ions, such as this. _ Think it over The excellence of the menu and the serâ€" q ‘ viee was highâ€"class as usual and almost 9 U o‘clock was reached when Dr Jamieson, M. P. P., took the chair. He had comâ€" pliments for "his neighbors," the Baptists | R saw much to rejoice at in the work of the | la farmers and of the women, reminding the latter they could fight the Kaiser in the to kitchen. 1 With which b iaco‘tporated tl;e l;lste!a Leader (ss Anniversary Services TORONTO O is C CC Ceruee street this week end. ‘With their numerâ€" ous friends, we join in wishing them much happiness and prosperity. ribbon. Her travelling frock was of dark grey taffeta, embroidered in coral, with hatindndesolcorallndxrey.and coat of burgundy. i Aftcthevaddingbruktan.thehappy couple left: on the afternoon G. T. R. on their honeymoon to Toronto and other points, and were showered with good wishes and confetti from many friends at the station. Both bride and groom are popularmembeninthewwn'nodalfife. thebrideisnhoanlcmplimmddan and <they will be welcomed back to take A quiet wedding was solemnized at one p. m. on Monday, Sept. 24th, at the home of the bride‘s parents, Mr and Mrs F. Kelsey, north of Durham, when their eldest daughter, Lyla E., joined heart and hand with Mr Duncan C. Town, our wellâ€" known jeweller. The young couple were unattended, and the bride was given away by her father, Rev. S. M. Whaley, her pastor, tying the nuptial knot. The bride: one of Durham‘s fairest maidens, appearâ€" ed decidedly attractive attired in a gown of Irish satin, and carrying a bouquet of white and pink tea roses tied with white adhohacs 2 ary e 0. SW en were judges in the Grain classes at Holâ€" stein show yesterday. _ Mr C. L. Grant was judge in the Dairying classes. Messrs Binnie and Firth attended to flowers, etc. Mr Norman Lenahan left on Saturday for his second year course at St. Michael‘s PE L. ow Mr Frank Willis, Toronto accompanie1 by Mrs A. Frend, MrsDan M cAuliffe and daughter Lauretta motored to Owen Sound Saturday. Mrs Chas Ritchie accompanied by her daughter Edna, Murray, Lauretta McAuliffe, Miss Maud and Jno Hamilton motored to Chesley last Wednesday to visit friends and took in the Fair. Miss Tena A. White of Toronto has been 1 the guest of her uncle, Mr A. B. McArthur for the past eight weeks. Miss White has I been recuperating after two serious opera® tions and is gaining nicely. Miss Isabel White and Mr T. A. White are also guests of Mr A. B. McArthur. Mrs Thos Potter and son, Jos of Earlâ€" ton, New Ont, are visitors at MrGeo Montgomery‘s â€" and among . Bentinck friends; which township they left eleven years ago. guest of Mr A. B. McArthur Miss Eva Tracy of Toronto Gladys Frank of Terra Cotta guests. Mrs J. P. Hunter is visiting relatives in Hamilton, while Mr Hunter left last week with his sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr Chas McKinnon, to spend a few weeks in Alberta. Messrs Bert Saunders, G. S. Burnet, Wm. Aljoe, Harper McGirr and Lorne Smith took a motor trip to Listowel, Kitâ€" chener and Guelph the first of the week, â€" Mrs. A. Brandon of Brantford was the Mr Clinton Dippel, ot Listowel, who clerked in Abraham‘s store here about three years ago, made a flying call on town friends Monday evening. , Toronto. Townâ€"Kelsey. in their new home on Bruce Dan Edge and John McGowan . McArthur last week. of Toronto and Miss were also and "sit awhile "_ He brought in a chair on which a large piece of shoeâ€"maker‘s l wax was calmly reposing. A very strong attachment. sprang up between himseli and the chair, but ?ullet. aided by a butcher knife, released him. Now he declares that he‘ll never again let a gi l fool around him with a knife, his flesh being to> valuabl> Was It a Deer Wourp ?â€"A Beeton young man escorted a young lady home and accepted the inyitatinn to go inside Apply to Being lot 1 of 11 and§3 of 9, Con. 1, W G; R, Bentinck, (5 miles Â¥om Durham on a| rural route.) 100 acr mostly cleared. ; Some hardwood bush. nvenient both to Church and School. TeRs moderate. Exclusive Millinery â€" STANDARD BANK seoT‘d 1972 We have just to hand our usual large assortment of ladies Highâ€"grade Mantles. These Coats are manufactured by one of the leading coat firms of the Dominion who have a reputation from coast to coast of turning out nothing but highâ€"grade coats of style, material and workmanship â€" the three essential things which go to make a coat worth buying. _ If it is a coat you want that will give you good satisfaction, try one of ours. Drop in and see our range before they get picked over. S. F. MORLOCK rve are now ready our New Fall Models we cordially invite : inspection. & D FARMERS i Advances to farmers are made se _ 4 Special feature by this Bank. 238 PURHAD_M_ERANCH. Farm YCo Rent Elizabeth Witkie, x 620 Christie St. NCoronto Misses Truax ready wih !_ Si1o Fiunc.â€" filled or Feed cut. a We have a stock of ground feed « on hand that we are offering for the few days at $40.00 per ton, sacks inc} If you want feed, buy now as we only a limited quantity ‘to offer a price. Rob Roy Cereal Mills Co War Measures Publisbed Weekiy at $1.00 a veer C. BAMAGE a s0N Posuassesas FIGHT It igut, apply ty . â€" _ _° ~ Sam. Patterson, Durham P AY k of ground feed wheat are otfering for the next 9g‘-;rton. sacks included . . buy now as we have 1antity "to offer at the PRODUCE (6 $Â¥