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917 Mn i RNEY nportant 2 place not ere, t is in Dttroit thig on . & oi ks farming Pays bet. ng. Y is to be held on . Oct. 21 and 22, / Circle is to be helg rned to her h~ in y. .hc h“ ue" o flling Outfit, com.. Monday at Mr J u. ven by Misses Mamig nie Blyth in honor of era Piercy was much mg peOple Of Viarns. ; of Thankegiy; ert will b..;'.l"': ‘ore under “." e Society, My. )eakers, imelud) r, Mr \\'n.n earns of u..m. y of Darbam wy.i eeds will be for our boys m e who are fighting _will be given by rch undef un a chairman and 4 Deakers, includins ing of last week ittee of Patriogie dlay‘s store and boxes which will ier boys _ Rach of socks, 2 tb3 oap, &c. it i3 Society to send from this neighâ€" h if possible. ord yisited at J ek end, few days as bis he la:ter part of and children reâ€" im Octaws after with frieods and tter icks eold aken ore "I“ to day You ities anvy Varney., 0. ’!'veud your Halifax® pers m _ Pills '5 the for years to inâ€" Refore 1 had Ryself perfectly H Dr Jamieson of 18 yvigiting in Percy. Exclusive Millinery Eckcrten MopBRAToR.â€"At the open. ng session of the Toronto and Kingston Presbyterian Synod in St James Square Pres. Church, Toronto, on Tuesday, Rev las Binnie of Parry Sound, was unaniâ€" nously elected Moderator of the synod or the coming term. We congratulate this old South Grey boy on the honour nferred upon him. VaRNEY ANNIVERSARY,â€"On Sunday, @1 October, the Annual Anniversary serâ€" mons will be â€"pr@ached by Rev W. N. ovegrove, Holstei, at 11 a. m. and 7 p. n _ Monday followikg 22nd inst,, dinner ill be served in the nge Hall from 6 0 8. After which a knixed program of, ddresses and music will given. Mr W win in the chair. Ad ion 25 c. ' 1 Lucky Escare.â€"In ing another‘ "T n 0of varney, on Thanksgiving i#ht, Mr Thos. Allen of Varney, had his ar crowded off the side of the road, with ie result that it toppled over on its side the ditch. Fortunately neither he nor. 1y of the three young ladies in the auto ere injured, and all climbed out -lely.‘ ‘s car sufferel some damage, chiefly to :s car e top. The | 1253 i3 ag | ‘I' t Nes ts | W | ES8T‘D 1973 If you require picture framinz done «t it now for half at F. Lenahan‘s. in Eve Oreratron.â€"Mr Thos. Mcâ€" (irr, who had his eye injured a couple of eeks ago at the Cement plant, went to loronto General Hospital last week to ndergo an operation, when, with the use | a magnet, a small fragment of steel (i|!l in the eye was removed. He is doing vell, but expects the loss of sight in that to VOL. XL, NO. 41 gan Production & Thrift north of Varney, on . upnt cPW L Niasq | â€" |~j,? Eo ats w Money Orders and Drafts are issued by this Bank payable in «:2 _ all parts of the world. 234 DURHA M BR ANCH, Iv. [ 11 1] 4) Manager. We are now ready with our New Fall Models and we cordially invite your inspection. ERSARY,â€"On Sunday, commiss nual Anniversary serâ€" At the iched by Rev W.N. Chwen: at 11 a. m. and 7 p, Sent to 1 iNg 22nd inst,, dinner tS e range Hall from 6 for thcn s a Yrixed program Uf Pner ward : will Â¥e given. Mr W the pook Admitsion 25 c. ,any help ‘.â€"In paiging another ) vestment ney, on Thanksateinml **~ on OF CANADA ) OrFIGE â€" TOoRonto Announcement is made in the dailies that the government committees have completed their appointments of repreâ€" sentatives to sit on the various Boards of Exemption under the Military Service Act, We have not learned who Mr Catâ€" ton‘s partner will be in Durham as yet.} but Mr Jas Lloyd is mentioned as the Prov. Inst. in Toronto the end of Oct Aiter the Question Drawer with its amusâ€" ing and usetul questions were disposed off lunch was served and the members reâ€" turned home after an enjoyable meeting. At the Women‘s Inst meeting last Thursday at C. Ramage‘s good papers were read by Mrs T. McGirr on Duties of Mothers" and Mrs Frank Irwin on "Waste through injudicius buying. Miss Winnie Blyth was appointed delegate to the tor the use of the convalescing patients in her ward, as music is a great help for the poor fellows in passing their time and any help in that direction is a good inâ€" vestment for patriotic funds. for the use of the commussion in the Imperial Army. 5rAQ At the Ladies Aid meeting of the Pres Church on Tuesday, $25 was voted to be sent to Nurse Lily Harris of Orpington ’ Mr Adam Weir of town sold his farm east of Wm Weir‘s, Glenelg, to Mr John Newell last week. A bunch of Durham boys journeyed to Mt. Forest Wednesday, and engaged in a game of football with the boys down there.. Our boys shut ‘em out 2â€"0. _ Following are the players: Eldon Runciman, Harold Sharp, Caldo and Clifford Buschlen, Eric and Irving Elvidge, Alex McQueen, Will Hutton, Clarence McGirr, Hugh Findlay. Bovent A Homsâ€"Mr George Montâ€" gomery has purchased from John Noble, who is moving to Varney, his residence at the northern limits of town, and takes ’Possession Nov 15. Mr F. Miles will move into Montgomery‘s present abode.. ... The Globe of" Monday, Oct 18réonâ€"| tained> photos of two brothersâ€"inâ€"arms, Major A. C. Grant, formerly 2nd in comâ€" mand of the Edmonton battalion and his brother of Orillia. Major Grant, was| wellâ€"known as a barrister in Durham | several years ago, and he now holds a}‘ T HE Truax 1 Auesday, $25 was voted to be urse Lily Harris of Orpington towards purchasing a Victrola Rev. Mr Moyer in closing gave thanks to all who had helped to make their anrtiâ€" versary such a success after which ‘God Save the King‘ closed the meeting. â€" The financial results were most satisfactory, $96 being realized Monday evening, and $15t at the Sunday services, all of which will be devoted to church improvements. All the speakers had some brilliant stories to keep the audience in good huâ€" mor and the order throughout was excelâ€" Rev. Mr Wylie told how old Mr Loveâ€" money had approved his preacher as he urged to get all you can, save all you can, but thought he spoiled it all whenhe urged give all you ean. At Thanksgiving time giving was opportune. We must brace up, look things in the face optimistically and lift our eyes and look forward with joy to the coming of the Star of Peace. Rev Mr Whaley was glad to see growth, the stronger they grew, there was more incenâ€" tive to others. _ He dealt with three verbs not passive but active verbs, first was "lift" not leaners. It was a shame for the political parties that they had not been lifters. The next was the verb to "help" instead of hindering, and lastly the verb "give,"" not money alone but the redâ€" blooded young man who was willing to give himself to the trenches if need be. ’we" he asked, "have as much reason for thankf{ulness a year from now""? He advoâ€" cated social purity, a better observance of the Lord‘s Day., and an attempt to purify political life by throwing aside partizanâ€" ship. "Strong though we may be now, we shall fall if we neglect the Sabbath day‘ and the plainest Christian principles." _ Rev. M Dymond said it was a narrow man who cou!d not see good in others outâ€" side the pale of his own church. * Shal; The speakersâ€"and we must be briefâ€" ’ were all in happiest mood and each conâ€" veyed congratulations to Mr. Moyer and his people for the notable success. â€" Mr Falkingham advised against optimism in regard to an early conclusion ot the war. It still required flesh and blood and faith, and however much we might do, it must be remembered that it was the redâ€"starred boys on the Honor Rollis who were win-l ning the war. encores" simply had to be violated. Miss Urquhart will yet _be heard from in the histrionic world. ‘Then there were duetts by the Misses Kerr, who have brightened many functions this year, a violin medley by Mr G. Yiirs, a master of the instruâ€" ment, and a most amusing whistling story by Melvin Moyer. ‘ hart, a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs T. R. Whelan, whose elocutionary â€" skill is well developed. She captured and captiâ€" vated her audience, till the rule of " No It was almost 9 p.m. when Chairman Irwin announced the program, a long and varied one, following an "All hail" selecâ€" tion by the choir and prayer by the pastor. Following the chairman‘s congratulatory address, there were solos by Mrs Wm. Lawrence, Glenelg, who is a musical acâ€" quisition to the church, and by Miss Jean Walker, Toronto, a little cousin of Mrs Bert Saunders, whose performance enrapâ€" tured the audience, not only tor her adâ€" mirable selections but for the power. and expression she put into them. â€" The echo of "From sinking sand He lifted me" must be clinging . to her auditors yet. Another star of the evening was Miss Mae Urquâ€" no yCny m ty h iruls + 4 Seating accommodation proved quite inadequate to accommodate all whom a Methodist social evening attracts. Table after table was served and still the supply of excellent provision for the inner man did not fail. â€" This over, the problem of | packing the auditorium was faced, and with chairs in the aisles and rail and choir spaces packed by Rev. Moyer, who must have had experience with crowds, the thing was accomplished, but a number must have been crowded out. £7700,800(0, â€" imustrated in part by the man who determi:Id to pull his barns down and build larger to house his abounding crops. There was no harm in the good crop, bigger the better, but there was in the narrow contracted view that thought only ot personal gain. In the evening he spoke on "I am the Way" and drew from the suggestive declaration many fine lessons. Some excellent musiâ€" cal numbers were given by the choir, by a‘ mixed quartette, (Mrs W. Lawrence, Miss Mary Smiq;. Messrs Mistele and McCrae) and by Miss Jean Walker, Toronto, in a[ solo. MONDAY EVENING ‘ Good congregations assembled Sunday morning and evening in the Methodis) church, the occasion being the anniversary and Thanksgiving services rolled into one. The preacher of the day was Rev. Cooper of Grand Valley. ~He has left behind him pleasant memories and profitable ‘impulses, his morning sermon especially having made a deep impression. His text and topic was " a man‘s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth,"" illustrgted in part by the The Methodist: Anniversary DURHAM, & l'l L 'l"l" .â€"‘fi louts &nz of all cmmm‘- Help the British Red Cross as a post season supply of beef. 1918 was fixed at 14 cts per pound. Mr Thosâ€" Turnbull who has given excellent service as butcher was reâ€"engaged for 1918 at a salary of $3 per animal. It was also decided to buy a few animals and kill now The annual meeting of the Scotchtown beefâ€"ring was held at the home of Mr D. J. McArthur on the evéening of Monday, Oct 8 when business was settled tor the season of 1017. During the sixteen weeks We of beef were cut and distriâ€" ed amongst the members. It was unâ€" animously decided to carry on the ring l:o: another year. The price of beef for Hicnway Prax is PopuLAR.â€"Alâ€" though only 26 municipalities were invitâ€" ed or expected to send delegates, 50 have announced their intention to have repre sentatives at the big Conve it on in Guelph on October 15th to boom the proposed Hamiltonâ€"Owen Sound highway. The city of Hamilton is taking an active inâ€" terest in the scheme and will send a large delegation. â€" Durham will be represented l by Mayor Laidlaw, Reeve Calder and Mr A. A. Catton. _ The meeting will be atâ€" tended by W. A. McLean, Deputy Minisâ€" ter of Highways. Ontario had 100,000 more of S. School ©nrolment than all other provinces comâ€" | bined at the last report to the internationâ€" ial Convention in Chicago. Next report ’ will be given in Buffalo in 1918, Great S. School parliaments or Conferences will | be held at Chatham, Ont., Oct 23â€"25, and at Peterborogh Oct 30 to Nov 1. Best talent of the province is to be there. For turther information apply to *‘Secretary, Ontario S School Association, 299 Queen | St W., Toronto. | bei [ In mentioning:the burning of Mrs Murâ€" doch‘s residence last week, we were misâ€" informed as to the condition of the house. The old building we referred to had been torn down and the one burnt was a cosy home erected in its stead 20 or 25 years years ago. Very little was saved and the insurance though fair, will not begin to‘ cover the loss. ’ Up to Monday last 182 men had been examined by the Medical Board in Owen Sound. 104 of these were graded class A â€"fit for the trenches, 15 class B, 24 class Câ€"home service in Canada, and 39 class Eâ€"rejected. It is expected arrangements will be made to have the Medical Board sit at various points in‘the County. | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1917 ) Mr Dan McGrath, formerly blacksmith here but who has been employed in Toâ€" ronto the past few months, opened up a blacksmith shop in Willamsford on Tuesâ€" day of this week. As Dan is an expert blacksmith, and the village has been with. out a shop for some time, it should prove a successful venture. | With which is incorporated the Holstein Leader At the ripe old age of 85 years, Mrs Margaret Brown, Crawford one of Benâ€" tinck‘s pioneers passed away last Friday. Three sons, Jas, Hector and Alex, the two former in the West, and one daughâ€" ter Miss Kate at home, survive. We hope: to publish an obituary next week. l , | _Mr and Mrs Urquhart and Miss May "| of Port Credit were guests over the holiâ€" | day at Mr and Mrs T. R. MWhelan‘s. | Pte Norman Zimmer who went over. | seas last May in the 248th batt,, returned | to town last Saturday. being under the age limit Pte Arthur McGowan, also under age, will arrive this week end. Miss Edith McComb, trained nurse of Philadelphia, and niece of the late Alex McComb with whom she lived a number of years was lately married in that city to a Mr Kennard; Philadelphia. On Wed., October 17, Geo. Binnie and Wm. â€"Weir, tors of the late Alex. Murchison estatek will sell farm stock and implements by public auction at lot 42, con. 3, N. D. R., Wlenelg. Farm also offered for sale. D. cPhail, auctioneer ’ Rev and Mrs W. ie received the official telegram on Wedn ay morning, | stating that their elder son, Gunner Wilâ€" son Wylie, had been gassed while in action | on October Ist. It is hoped the inhilaâ€"| tion was slight, and further word is anxâ€" jously awaited. â€" implements by public auéti; con. 3, N. D. R., Wlenelg. offered for sale. â€" D.Â¥WicPh: Rev and Mrs W. ie official telegram on Wedn€sd Mrs J. P. Telford returned vt’rom ber trip to the West on Tuesday night. Miss Agnes Hamilton of éxeter. visited her sister, Mrs J. S. Mcliraith. _ H. Binnie, Secy of the wise _Mr Jas. Hueghan, Hanover, spent over Thanksglving with relatives and friends here. His son, Mr Will Heughan of Port Hope, was also a Thanksgiving visitor. Mr and Mrs J W. McNally of London gave their parents, Mr and Mrs James McNally, a pleasant surprise when they arrived on Saturday right to spend the holiday at the old home on Lambton St. _ Mrs. Finley Graham will receive on \Friday, October 12th from three to six o‘ clock and afterwards on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of each month. Mrs N. W Campbell and son Ian spent Thankégiving with Mr and Mrs Jonn Morrison. Rev Mr Little was also a guest of Mr Morrison over Sunday. ‘ Rev. Mr Little, St Helen‘s, was a guest of Mr and Mrs John Morrison while in town taking Rev. Mr Whaley‘s place. Mr Robt. Laidlaw, student at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, was a guest at the parentâ€" al home here last week and left Monday. Corp. Granger of the Aviation Corps, ’ Camp Borden, was the guest of the Caldâ€" well family over the week end. Mr T. McComb and family are moving from their farm to their house in town, lately occupied by Shirley McIntyre . Misses Eva and Frankie Burnett left: on Wednesday to reside in St Mary‘s, J where their father is now employed. ; Mr Russel Currie, of Toronto, was a Thanksgiving visitor with his mother and other relatives here. Misses Selina and Laura Truax, Alice McKelvey and Pearl Orr, visited friends in Walkerton, Wednesday, 1 ilton, vi parents. Mreand Mrs Lynn Grant of Walkerton, visited their relatives here over the week Miss Annie and John McGirr attended the funeral oi a cousin near Shelburne last Friday. Miss Lauretta McAullife spent Thanksâ€" giving with Walkerton friends. Mr Fred Search, Georgetown, was the Euest of friends in town over the holiday. Miss May McClocklin, teacher, Toronto spent Thanksgiving with her parents here. Misses Alethea and Edith Grant téach* ers in Toronto, were home for Thanksgivâ€" ing. Sgt. and Mrs Archie McComb of Hamâ€" visited Over Thanksgiving with his out children, those married after July 15?3/', ing deemed single for fig’mbme Act. ihe answer to this tion is being made readi'lz .v.fl.fi:,fg, you, Remember that the first class to be called includes only men between the m of 20 and 34, both inclusive, are unmarried or widowers withâ€" «00 navie to be selected for hysical dition absolves you from serviceu{:!:rdxeMilituyServi;eM? t’hg c.u°3;' makes von liahle £.» “. neesscas jao sstk 1. C T!lesg Men Will Help You Decide who wish to BORN t rialy‘,...aitt mannege: Harrisonâ€"On Sept 22nd, 1917, to Mr | _ S!LO FLLING.â€"Parties wanting & _ and Mrs J.C. Harrison, of Priceville, | filled or Feed cut, apply to a daughter, Anna Roberta Beatrice. _/ Sam. Patterson, Durham We have just to hand our usual large assortment of ladies Highâ€"grade Mantles. 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