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POOL REPORT ”our; Er: eie tale be. m the gin, mt to W. J. in Avenue. . Secretary- k and worry /tt. when she. this dreaded Mend: I lun% we from her ‘ed doomed, urtily. to u. nude for tho ' Consump- ng the mat Toronto, 17 It will ink :hts 'urt ' winter. sickness muted an; wow, and sister: ion.. leavitte ' Manon " too late. well, with rules of RAVE ll unis. Allie 1-2 Macs, T , Weiser. N Eide L Wilton E McCrie n. S Eden W Gr est 1') IK Ruby sh; " vet Jr , " {Olin Ketiv, "lt is perhaps unnecessary to say that such exemp- tions are not granted as concessions on account of per- sonal hardship, still less as a favor to a class. The sole ground of them is that the national interest is the better served by keeping these men at home. The supreme necessity (upon the existence of which, " its preamble shows, this policy of the Military Service Act is found- ed) that leads the State to take men by compulsion and put them in the fuhtimr line requires that men shall be kept at home who are engaged in work essential to en- , able the State to maintain the full "ieiener of the com- batant forces, and whose places cannot be taken by others not within the class called oe." "The proper conclusion appears to be that the ap- plicant, a competent person, who had been habitually and effectively engaged in labor essential to such pro- duction, ought not to be withdrawn from it. "(2) The supper of competent labor available for the purpose of agricultural production is not abundant, but actually is deficient. "The Military Service Act does not deal with the subject of the exemption of persons engaged in the agri- cultural industry; and the question which it is my duty to decide is‘whether the applicant being and having been, as above mentioned, habitually and effectively en- gaged in agriculture and in labor essential to the carry- ing on of agricultural production, ought to be exempted under the provisions of the Military Service Act. "These two propositions are indisputable t "(1) In order that the military power of the allies may be adequately sustained, it is essential that in this country and under the present conditions, there should be no diminution in agricultural production. said t -------, --------l (Published " authority of Director of Public Information, Ottawa.) Hon. Mr. Justice Duff gave judgment on December 6th, in the first test case brought before him, as Central ‘Appeal Judge (the final court of appeal), for the exemp- tion of a farmer. The appeal was made by W. H. Rown- tree in respect of his son, W. J. Rowntree, from the decision of Local Tribunal, Ontario, No. 421, which refused a claim for exemption. The son was stated to be an experienced farm hand, who had been working on the farm continuously for the past seven years, and ever since leaving school. He lives and works with his father, who owns a farm of 150 acres near Weston, Ontario. With the exception of a younger brother, he is the only male help of the father on the farm. The father is a man of advanced years. In granting the man exemption "until he ceases to be employed in agricultural labor," Mr. Justice Duff (Advertisement) Ottawa, Dee. 8, 1917. Mr. Justice Duff (the clares it is Essent: Diminution in A Final Appeal Judge * Gives Ruling on Exemption of Farmers it " like Production & Thrift "T'tt 1013 ,,_-_ --. m. uullCUI rate. DURHAM BRANC v, BUD More And Save More 1 I Your Lube: Edieient ' we Mum-ids from Waste Spend Your Money Wisely l War Time Duff (the Final Court of Appeal) De- is Essential that there shall be N o Cl: " " ' Ui. L, J v f Agricultural Productién non. lhe son was stated to snd, who had been working or the past seven years, and He lives and works with his Manager. ed "WUre does the kGGreaiJiii,irF A campaign sheet of 8 pages printed in Montreal, in support of the so-culled Union government, and containing much mis-representation and misleadinginfor- mation, was sent out with last week's Chronicle and with a great many of the Conservative weeklies and dailies of the province By lavish expenditure in this manner, as well as by costly advertise- ments which appear in the Review this week and in all the daily and weekly paper", of the province, the Union govern- ‘ merit are making frantic ell'orts to bolster up their cause and win the election. A "Citizens Union Committee" has beenl formed whiefs send out these an; and large billboard posters, and they also have sent oat telegrams to hundreds of representative citizens of the province, asking their support by lending their name to the Committee, and prepaying enturn telegram in reply. Expense is dieugarded in boosting their cam [ Watch forntitttd " mead of these , names in Friday end Seturdny'l Toronto l eye." e slime; t Mt any be well uk- " ___- ,. _____ .__... -..__.._ "'"v.", am. uncru. I m: Lure rte. Harry Vollett the growth down to thegerfelftlgd corset! .- l of the present age. At out: tful paper . . . .. , , . . was given by Mrs Knisley of Itt,2nd con. I toiiidlfntlglf _)vJi"atytgiti'ight "itil',.',? I,3th,tinck..,ori "Ah.r.oug.tt..s for the'Seasnn of 1',l?Jnli'"s',,',/ 019er 3nd Mfrs 'id',;' v'G['ir.' the rear ' and Miss Winnie Blyth tqllnyv- I Gi; Gare; Durham boy to give his iii', l ed with. a fine ”In" of the Provincial f forhhis country at the front He was kill-l Conventqmnâ€"oneod_the}l))esl{dyet1repM0£Ee_d ed in action on October 96th the same A gond. . 50M] rea mg , d [Sf . h "T ! day so many from this locality and Conn- and a social cnp of tey an re rest. ments l ty suffered death or injury but his name made. up an Instructive and enjoyoleilLs from some cause gr other been de- meeting. ' llayed in the' offLial reports A campaign sheet of 8 Darren manna -- A very interRting Women's Institute took place at the home of Mrs J. Nichol last Thursday. A line address by Mrs Nichol. on the origin of corsets which have been trortWopt ancient times, and traced l The Canadian War Records office is icompiling a complete history in photo. graph of Canada's sons in the war. Rela- tives of soldiers are asked to send photo- graphs unmounted, and printed on brorre ide paper to ensure permanence, act‘om. panied by a concise record of his military career, date of enlistment. promotions. distinctions. etc. Address photographs: to; 'Officer in charge Canadian War Re- cords. 14 Clifford St., London W. L, Eng-i land " They will be acknowledged. ' Milvertonc-l Flour- its good Beggs' stare. I Sir tMiu:iienzie. Bowell, Ex-Premier of l Canada is dead. hlmost 9t yeaJs of age. 1 He entered the office of the Belleville ln- I telligencer, at 12 years of age as an ap- (Prentice, and lived to become its Editor l and Prr primer, over 60 years ago, and I continued so ever since. He held the; l Premiership while his party was in a tur- bulent tune, and he got scant courtesy [from some of his own party He was a genial man and lovable. and his rise from printer's devil to Premier has a lesson for, youth. He quoted srgrti'd . . , "‘8 L"'".:: TCI A very fine assxteme of Jewelry-- monthsa oa de recation Ily..: Dr; ". I.',"",)',':, M .111; lui':,:,,' suitable gins for out. r me .and women. leader iJItoaw the: insino chair. Admiss' Inn. ladies withboxes r I . ‘t n urse . . fruz Accommr; ion for horses, l boy S and git' s, abp%c%03': 15c? \ g anon of mm now uRowe In.ortler. " reljeve. tzmgestion, ӣ9 "WV Ba'rgai tChriétmOas tide} You will '1 t)i'i.rne/ll))rh/pttitirjil,[sdi," Banks dosh 'ithifariybeetee,t,heth\i,ct:dv," 'get them a , Lenahan's Auctio‘n Sale of 1 fair to say (he Union Fo' Loanamdca t Y a!“ re )avmcnis due I new hardwa' and {urmture pn Saturday, had a fair trial, yet their 3:; agienexpr 1'siadi?ll Raging are being! Dec. 22, at 2 Everythmg goes. D. 't'hitiritil1"v' 'fitgi,)',/iti7 I retained H the' Banks in prdcr that they PLeanyua' er. . . had asked éeturrwng Oific may bereadily vailable In exchange for] It has come to our notice that Union Ljberalsas,hrri; ol the a interim certificat _ which will be issued Government posters and Hunters cover "um h... I.., --r . by the Govcrrmeri in a few weeks, I tho "one At a“ ”A; A, n j Public School uncert g the Town Hall, . 14 'ceeds for military M. l interesting and varie rc 2.5c, Chil_dren 10c. I PINE Tier LOUR.- bread. 'Ciet it P. eggs'. , The adics Guild of i will hol . sale of work i made bald on the Wh 1 Istore recent], 'acaud b: I in. A box) cm in ash): Red Cross will be held in S. . No H. Normanby. ll, miles west of Orc rd, on Friday night. Dec. 21st. Dr. . ieson, M P.P, in the chair. Admiss' 15c. ladies with boxes fret.. Accommn ion for hotutpc An nut n sale of Hardware and FurniI ture. bala: of stock of F. Lenahan, 1sil take place T 22nd December at 2 p. m. Proprietor is ing up business. and every- thing must be s . D. McLean Auction- Our readers this week have abundant evidence oHhe activity (many say of the fear) of the government 'in the present election. The lavish advertising in the city dailies for weeks past and in the weeklies for two weeks, must be reducing , somebody's pile. It is even charged by {some that government money is being i used for this partizan purpose but this is not probable. The "Big Interests" be hind the government have abundant means, in fact it is their money power that gives pause to the support of the masses tu the present Union Government. Where hes the Money Come From ? mm on the Wh of Decenibé??ri zecchcalcd by Mrs McClock, a n sale of H; ac, of stock C :c 22nd I) " is ing upl tit be K . D, ‘01?! in nit yf "ch... r-VWWIIIUII m we war no matter under what government. it is now necessary to go forward with selective conscription and I will give support to a fair, Vitroroua, reasonable enforcement of the Military Service Act. I agree in the main with the Laurier policy, but will not give. it a slavish support. A day of independent thought should be accompanied by independent action." These statements were received with hearty applause. At the big rally on Wednesda: dent Liberal Candidate in South-ea stand in this election as follows: " I will support the fullést and no matter under what government. with selective ttortsettrirstieo, and r ,AVVW _-m DURHAM, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13, 1917 es Guild of Trinity Church 1alt.ol lyprik aryl home-made Mark your Ballot for Wright Ji, Where w. E Wright Stands. éert will be held in' 14 at ft p. m. Pro. M. C. A work. An,I Krcgramme. Adults pages printed r-it makes good e 1 wood cemetery Wednesday, Rev Mr tt Smith conducting services. A sister Mrs clHutrh McCrio is in the west and due . _ manger " home. At ( Early Tuesday morning the home of Mr: James McIlvride was saddened by the L death of their only son at the age of22 years. His health for a number of years has not been robust. and his removalvin early young manhood can a gloom over the home, He we: interpd 'trl Manle- I Harry was ah ut 21 years of age, and a fhiitht cheer: lac. born in tovm and t_ak- l1.ng an activ part in sport? hefore e inst- (mg in the 117th battaho ' in the Winter of l 1916. lie has been at the front several f months, and in a late letter home, had a ipremonition that te would not survive, , but was prepared when the time came to sacrifice his life for His God and country. The deepest sympathy ot the citizens is extended to Mr aad Mrs Voliett and fam- ily in their sore bereavement. Mr. J. Foster Saunders. who enlisted last spring in the Secret Service branch of the Coast Patrol. is now home " a fex days, having seturcd a transfer to Flying Corps, and willl become an aviator. From serving his country on the brinyocean, Foster will now transfer his activities to the realms of the air, reporting in Toronto in a few days. He may receive part of his training in Texas. The Canadian Fire Underwriters As- sociation have issued a warning calling attention to the dangers to life and prop- erty trom Christmas decorations, displays etc. and advising merchants and others making displays, especially in connection with electric and other lighting systems, to exercise all caution to safeguards against alldanger from fire. _ . There will be no Services at the Glenclg Baptist Church and Bentinck Church next Sunday at 3 p. m., and 7.30 p m. Morning seivice only. Christmas' Ser- vice at both churches Sunday, Dec 23rd I"""""', and 7.30. A welcome for a . Death of Jas. ti. Mcllvride -. run“. uulc uy ncu prossomcxals It is a serious prostitution of the Society, whose humanitarian principles recognize no party. The Late Pte. Harry Vollett I Burns Ch ch, Rocky Saugeen, will hold I their Annual tertainment on Thursday 120m Decemhe . Admission 2Fc. Pro- ceeds to no to Y. . C. A. A Good Pro- gram. new hardwa' and furniture on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 2 Everything goes. D. McLean, Aucu er. . It has come to our notice that Union Government posters and muers cover the walls of the Red Cross Rooms here. If played there by R.ed Crpssomcials it is __ ,7 v.............; \I‘AV. I uu "'", "1&1an get them a , Lenahan’s Auction Sale of] fair to new hardwa' and furniture on Saturday, i had a 1 Dec. 22, at 2 Evérything goes. D, I a few v McLean, Aucti er. thrir ol day in Durham, W, H, -east Grey, clearly am i No 1 sh wata Herring by keg $7 .00 At Beggs ' ore. I Have your wa repaired by D. C. Town. Every job g nteed A memorial service will be held in the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning next for the late Pte Alister Lauder. A subscription is being taken up among the children; of the Public School. in aid ol the Halifax tsufferers, With Big Sale 0 als at Millinery parlo T he election is on Monday next and it may be hoped that any milled feelings aroused will smooth down before Christ- mas. It is a unique election, bitter par- tizanship of the old stamp has not been indulged in to any extent and it would be a good result were it wholly dropped. Our) pages have been opened to both sides in I the contest. We have taken our stand and our readers are quite capable of I forming their own conclusions as to theI merits of the candidates. Both are out i to win the war and though Mr Ball hasl the endorsation of the government we be- I lieve Mr Wright will make a better repre- sentative for South-East Grey The result , no man can predict with certainty, but, we say with Laurier, we will not be elated with victory nor depressed by defeat. I most energetic prosecution of the war which is incorporated the mm. W. H. Wright, Indepen- clearly and forcibly stated his i :iisd,' ' ,~., .». A Last Word Monday nex t. the Misses Truax's . . ......, a.» Lalrlully prepared provincial hOOL m aid ot voters' lists, showed the absurdity of ap- pealing from dthef enumergtor “>62: enum- , . l. eratorinstea o toa ju ge. y " out 'ggnlr‘ivigismg ' of the 73 enumerators h.ad been .tible I 2.'c. 9,0: properly to carry out their work, didn t A Good Pro- I a 'cuse them of dishonesty but the trouble I was due to a blundertng act [g '"'-.WBF666d, "" was .. special Prices. - tGBO. s. BURNETT ir,lrirhlrt 3 Gift § Bere Miss Kate McCormick left T Sault Ste, Marie, Minneapolis waukee, where she will spend months with her brothers' there, ---- Wi----.- I _ Mr A. S Muir of Ceylon vfs‘tej with upper town friends'on Thursday. Dr. Gun was up from Hami ton fora few days to see old town friends. . Pleased to have a call from Mr Cecil Swirling home from Webb, Sak, for a Cw weeks. Miss Gladys Search of Georgetown, visited her friend. Miss Eva Redford and other former girl friends here. l icaucl to snow the ityincerity of its l ud- i ation of him now uRowell and Mewburn 1 were allright personally but they had no l mandate mm the people, It might be 1 fair to say the Union gov't had not vet had a fair trial, yet their Performances in a few weeks already give us a measure of their ability and motive For instance he had :1ch D-.r.__-r n» -- V, __.... "nu-c rut [nuance he had asked Returning Office Sam to give Ljberalsashrri; ol the 'gciruiit'1ttotro/tJif tions, but he refused as Conservative Hedealt with ting-folly o from the carefully prepared wigs: lists, showed the absul "an... n.» wuylli- “I: cot) ned the autocratic spirit of both pa as shown in 'eMorsiitg" candidates, the people could not choose. A large stock of mum-r. , _ "-"e M "S J. c. NH‘IIOL ”nuances-00000 o'""'"'--.-; Also a large stock of Boxed I Braces and Combination Sets. be glad to help you in selecting .. m--.“ was sunermg from a cold but gave a vigorous speech. After a word as to the moral and social value of the woman vote he set out to show that the so- called Urvon government was not a i 50-,50 deal and pointed locally to the fact Wet all the 73 enumerators were tones. They tried to do their duty but in Hano- ver hmdreds ot names had been left off the lists, and other voters' lists shoved similar experience, the result of a bum - ling act He made good use of an acturl naturalization paper of a Bentinck mar, i born in Germany. came here in youth, a good citizen but neglected to get natural. ized until 14 years ago and now he can't vote, though his papers are legally made out in the King's' name, ' just a scrap of paper." Mistal.es in furnishing soldier supplies were dealt with and in every way the government had tried to run the war as a party perquisite. Ties, Scaris, Hosiery, Gloves, Sweaters Sweater-Coats, 0yercpats, Shirts, 8c. Our stock was never more complete-- Under.. wear, fine wool and heavy weight, pants, boots, Hats and Caps. At special prices for Xmas week-- fur collar Overcoats with quilted lining, and curly lining, and fur-lined. Also a large stock of Boxed Ties, Arm Bands. annna our] (M.....L:.__Ls fm . - _ '14 Continued on Holstein Leader ,,V ...v “‘51. VI C a Itpre.cat.ion pf Borden " years ago and now he carrt gh his papers are legally made King's name, ' just a scrap of Missall‘es in furnishing soldier m, "" . ...:Ac ,7 . . inimick left.'.ruetsdity [or ___ -___ ...H.u.., 'VI Minneapolis and Mil- ONTARIO ARCHIVES TORONTO Wm. page 'ts' am came in. His he was put to this at his best and he W and old in force. not repeat himself lbination Sets. Cal'l fan-(1;; w11i " you in selecting a gift A full stock of the well-known Leather Label Overall and Smock You will Find fl, Suitable; tf "Unionist" on It for doing so, 3. He condem- of b.9t.h parties' Stir of a few of depa.rtipg the wintér Heavy flannel and Overcoats for Bass three speakers Slaght i. as if asa Th Young People of Ha: hold a ed Cross box social Dec. Ht at S S. Nos, Han good pro m Admiwitm 2.", with boxes' ee R. H Fm tioneer, Ir, m Studi, photl, given The 1yomen'Pfnstitute will hold a box social in the Hall, Dornoch. on Dec. 19 A good programme in attendance. Lad- ies Fm?! boxes free. Pro:ceds for patrio- tic un . Re ther hardwa . nd on Dec. 22 ing up busm spawns 'ren ms cat‘s shorts and middlings for sale at sri,rs' Store. . Special C hrismvaluc in ladies gold. filled wrist watch . l0.00 to 3:20 on SPECIALS c'pin?)i'c, middlings for sale at I GENTS FURNISHING DISPLAY WITHOUT AN EQUAL )TOORAPHS -- With ever , on order, three extra y while the Christmas I ca dozen. Phone 68 Store In addition to the well-assorted stock of l Mantles, Silks, Etc. Fine slsirrs' Braces Mufflers Handk'rch'fs Collars, Ties Socks Hats & Caps Sweater For father This is one of the l ward towards giving, such as we mention bel, useful as well as semi We quote below a few ceptable for the adult :1 SPECIAL Only 12 Days Till Christmas her Me Aye“ Sale of and Twill Work Shirts. Boss at Special Prices. S. F. MORLOCK and Belts " "PcuN Sale of staple 4 furniture at F Lenahan's Twn choiti ‘p. m. No Reserve, giv- bulls from a h ours-rar, a Coats where Quality Reigns Supreme s in one of the years when people are lookim 'wards giving nothing hut practical, useful we mention below. Our stock consists oft IS well as sensible gifts for both young and to below a few of our lines which are alway v for the adult as well as the ehildren. box social a Hiding: Net. llempdeg. A value in ladies gold 10.00 to $20.00. iewn, Jeweler mion 2.K. Ladiéé H Fortune, Auc ur ".891de will extra ones are Table Linen Fancy coll'rs Hosiery . chief bags Pin cushions Gloves,Mitts Mufttei.s Furs How about you: Christmas Shopping every dozen Handk'rch'fs Handker- D . Ch . h' L 1del0'r),ihu2,t.'ttt'ii, Chocolates Christmas week price 25e per lb. For Mother rates last. 1. Kelsey the above, we also carry a large and of Staple Dry Goods, Clothing, Ladies' Lt nl Fs 1 Geeks 0} special Prices War Measures 'rHoswsos-in nr/L, December mm. to Mr at A Thompson. a daughter yAINFS ' Remember the Pat- riotic Fund by letting SpirPHa be your Christmas gift. Sper- ial prices for next 6 wks. only. Any size, any type in that ne.. cessary and hygienic Rarment at parlors of Coreetiork, Pcblhw Weakly it II r, , ' “a: a. “AHIB' * itoN Pr-.. FIGHT A Thompson. Ai FOR 1 Two choi ly bred. MS from e tra good rs-rar, d 10& Coats, Hats and 'l'oques Ties M timers Sweaters Sweater Gloves e.lfatuik'rch'ts For Brother J . Mhrison, It Is War Time people are looking for- practical. useful gifts stock consists of many Caps 4y bred. registered shortham tra good milking dams; col- id 10 & I l mos. FOR SALE. PAY Durham, on B WN 'oung and old. are always u:- R R t, Durham Collars Hosiery Coats Scarf Sets Toques Handk'rehTs Fancy Hai , ribbons Gloves PRODUCE he Sister and Mitts Monday Mrs Geo SAVE