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Durham Review (1897), 25 Dec 1919, p. 1

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Se l Razor Set en any day m, 69e Abundance taller hes "at" Time I, Durha- mnBook more mas 'AW/ 18, 1 I 5th mu attic 'aper a Inca“ orsrse-. " tn PftlN ttce “TED ilow " Brother Mm. u " Bolts 1919 College Hoot Arlo n (ham Men gr. STANDARI BANK I Every man, woman and child can save. Eve rv one should save. Every ambitious person does save. The Savings Department of the Standard Bank of Canada affords every facility for aid- ing you to save. at THE out in their Sunday best, The program was a lengthy one and the chairman's chair was occupied by the Superintendent Mr Thos. Allan. Space and time torbid giving the numbers in detail, sufficient to say each number received a good share of applause. while some received a double share. The scart and star drills are wor- thy of special mention. as was also the tableau. "The Dream ol the Months." Miss Vaddie Caldwell made a beautiful picture in pantomime work to "Lead Kind- ly Light" sung softly behind the scenes. Seven or eight scholars of the school were} presented with diplomas from the General ‘ Assembly of the church as evidence of re- citing from memory passages of scripture, A hearty vote of thanks was given to M. (Rev ) Whaley. Miss Belle McGirr (con. vener of S. s. concert committee. and Miss Allie McGowan for their faithful and good work in training the children. Miss Alice Haulage was accompanist for the entire evening, 85! were the door recap“! which will be devoted to S. s. work. DURHAM BRANCH JOHN KELLY - . MN The Presbyterian S mday School schol- ars and omcers scored another big success in their concert on Thursday nigh'. The children of the school had for the past three weeks been under the rehearsal law and on the evening mentioned blossomed A contingent of thirty wounded and crippled veterans trom the Great War will. commencing with January next take up residence for six months in Walkerton_ where they will be taught reed work at the Rattan Factory here, under the tui- tion at Mr J. Ferguson, a returned soldier who has been commlssioned by the Gov- ernment to instruct them in this Wot k. This is part of the Government's voca~ } tional training program in an eiTort to fit the ex warriors for civilian life 'sc"-') Bruce Herald and Times. Reste.uruuesioTHso Mun. Cochran --The residents along the 2nd con. Ben. tinclt and Normanby, who that” mail boxes on Rural Rome No. 3. Durham gave their min courier Mr Jos Firth, a pleasant surmise on Wednesday in the form ol a handsome Christmas box ot about 840 in appreciation of his Invices. The mail courier often has some difficult 1 trips to man and Mr Firth has been uni-l lormly faithful and obliging. Preparations are being made to extend the sub station in the Municipality oi Hanover to take care of the mcreaved de. mands tor power in this Municipality. " is anticipated that the total demandin Hanover in the near future will more» innate 1.500th pmeer.-Hydro Bulletin Chairman Boyd of the County Good Roads Committee, has a scathing letter, In some of the County papers. arraigning Dr Mearns and Wm. Calder for state- ments made by them damaging to the Committee. He makes out a strong case. but doubtless the other men can show two‘ sides to the story. Our space lotbids publishing the letter in full. 1 EARN TO SAVE.-- flames T', VOL. XLII. NO. 52 "srreN."rh6 In the last two weeks] have bought this amount of Raw Furs in other towns, and still require “000 worth to fulfil my contract. Any trappers wishing to dis. poseof their furs for the highest prices. bring them to Levme's store and I'll Show you satislaction. " " . n . l The reeveship is a burning question I ( with some people Our contrere came! i outlast week strongly as to who should I " not run. naming the present reeve. be. I cause of his length of service. We have; no brief to speak for Wm. Calder, but; beg to any that tfficiency at service is; what should count' an?! as long as that is] furnished there should be no throwing of V stones. His york in the town council is i admitted to bevaluable, and men in a position to speak say that but for his in- ' tluence, the good-roads improvement ad i joining Durham would not have been 1 gone on “ith this year. At least oneF young man said he would not take the; position of Mayor at the present juncture ; If Calder wasn't at the Council table. So I there you are. However we'remot saying i he's the only man Other men have the l 1 tight to try as Calder has, and the rate- I l plyers will decide. l For the council we have heard but few names mentioned but there will beno It is understood Mayor McKechnie will l not seek a second term, so a candidate tor} Mayor has to be found. The most com- manly mentioned as a suitable candidate 7 is Dr. J F, Grant, and if he will accept there will be no opposition { iWilI Restore full Passenger , Service I ..... t- The Methodist Sunday School pupils l done le and teachers were at hometotheir friends)) 77 a, on Monday night last in their annual , colun o Christmas entertainment. A large crowd ’whm ls turned out to do them honor and were not i umn disappointed with the brand of program 5 m5me a they received. The platform was taste- I f fully decorated with red," white and blue I and t ll bunting. and sparkling stars and made a n pretty background for the students to Pie q I perform. Rev. Mr Cole was chairman 1giy"; e and filled rolein his usual happy manner. Pte. . l He had a lengthy program of reritations, '. 'Choruaea. duetts. etc, to call off and alll “ E t rent through with good taste and orecis. I . 'on A "Made in Canada" drill, compris. 1 (ii of Pd young ladies of the S. S .was a ’ I I feature of the program, and was enhanced J ) l: Britannia stepped out and each mem. The " ber of the drill, stepping up and doing I Sents i [ obeisance to it. A play-let "The new l order Minister's Wife" in which the wife would The soon learn what war required of her and Nichol what was not. was an amusing number. asked What made it more amusing was the fact I prayer i that the wife in question was an eaves- the ste I dropper on the ladies' meeting and heard The co I it all. Mrs Rev. Cole was accompanist l Mr Jm for the majority oi the numbers. The S I inn. as is S. funds are enriched by about $50. Milena“ The nominations on Monday next at 7.30 p. m. may prove to be the most in- teresting for years. Every ratepayer, men or women, should be present. It will be good news to patron, ofthe Grand Trunk Railway that atter this week the full passenger service will be in operation. The settlement of the min- ers strike and consequent easing up of the coal situation enables the Company to announce that on Dec. 28th all the pas- senger trains which were cut off will be put back-making the, service the same as it was before Nov. 30th, when the re- duction was made. Bought $6000 of Raw Furs , taps ; rent reasonable. S. S. No. s. Normqnhv. taught hy Mia. Mildred Lenora for the pant hre years. hr, for the th-rd time in succes- tion won the School Fair Shield and pu- pile and teacher are proud. The tn phy remains permanently with them now. I Let us exchange your Victory Bonds Imaturing in 1933 for those ofthe my loan maturing 1934. You can make835 per 81000 invested by so doing. Inquire of P. Ramage at Review Office. I Font Rmer--6roomed fiat with bath, 'troom and all conveniences. Electric; “ightthroughout; hot and cold water: ' LOST -A black and tan hound in the vicinity of Dornoch, answers to the name of Spruce. Anyone seeing same notify Hemy Heagy, R. R. l, Des'ooro $5 re- ward. We heartily reciprccate on our own behalf and on behalf of our readers, the hearty gocd with“ of correspondents. hha Nominalions "iiilit _ iiiitltt'ttittits- tltiritj.til S. Levine, Durham W. Calder It": lt is a beautiful memorial of granite, 8 " r l feet long, 4 feet deep, IO inches thick and ( weighing 4%0 lbs. A border of maple t byi leans Surroundsit and spaced between five 5 them at top and bottom are six name?! '2'C Ypres Somme Vimy Ridge . pu- _ Patmehendaele Amiens Mons phy I At each end of the stone a sword u on. r. I grand pointing downuards. their work‘ , The proRram was lightened by the l singing of "The Maple Leaf Forever." at obthe opening by an impromptu choir, by l generous selections by the McKeown I bros ' (iwo violins and organ) who rend. lered Rule Brittania and Red. White and iBlue in ne patriotic style and were on- l cored. also two tine patriotic recitations i " Misu- Annie Graham and Lily Black l l A. McCuuig and It T Edwards, the "rst 3' named closing with one of Service's war ', pieces "The Whust e of Sandy Mchw_" , the last named closing by asking three fcheers for the brave matters of the land, ! which were heartily given Mr McCuaig ithoughz it was a duty to give bouquets to l the worthy living and not wait aatil they I were dead. Oat Shorts, Feed Oatmeal. Mixed Chop. Poultry Feeds and Groatine at Rob Roy Mills and Feed Stores. l for us. Wdfindeed might we bomin the I presence of that tablet which "recalls a i ssaerifiee made, by mothers and home folks F as well as by the buys, and we should all [ pray at this Christmas-tide that all hearts 'should he attuned to true service. _ Brief addresses along similar lines were l made hy Messrs Wm. Irwin, C Rarmure, A verse of "Auld Lang Sync" and "l Save the King," closed a tine meeting Rev Mr Whaley said this was one of the great occasions of the township. He noted that his own congregation was reu presented in the columns of both the liv- ing and the'dead. This was not a hiatory- making occasion in one sense hut rather one to strength? our character by contemplation of what otifers had done E Rev. Mr Cole touched on the saerifioes i made contrasting with the glory, honor, _ eiteom that was now the lot of the fallen. Rev. Father Flahuven said we would never be able fittingly to do honor to the dead. The tablet would remind posterity that the people of Glenelg, their contem- poraries. had appreciated their heroes. Reeve John McArthur of Egremont being present was asked for a few words. He was proud to see Glenelg had shown pro- per appreciation of those who had fought for our safety. We all appreciate the British flag more because - our boys have suffered and died for it. A program had been arranged and Mr Geo. Binnie was now installed as chair- man. In a brief speech he referred to the poignant grief of ”no home he had called on when, one week after the armistice. the message came that their son was kit. led. The Hall was almost full when Reeve Nichol started the proceedings. He first asked Rev. Mr Cole to make the opening prayer after which he briefly rehearsed the steps taken leading up to that dar The council had asked the veteran clerk. Mr Jim. S. Black todo the formal unveil- inn. as being the most representative of Glenelg's public men. He asked the aad- ience to stand during the brief operation, and when the clerk returned from the porch anl announeed it done, the Cotttr l pany wa, asked to stand for one silen‘l minute of tribute to the fallen. I "OUR FALLEN HEROES" and the following 17 names follow '. i Pte John Weir Pte. T. Morrison Lieut. Stanley McNally A. Sewell l Pte. N J. McMillan J. M. Ledinghan G. Patterson W. Falkingham T Mather D. Black W. Mathemn P. McFadden L. McFadden F. Clancy A, McVicur A Wright J L. McDonald . The arrangement of the names repre- sents as near as could be ascertained, the order in which they enlisted. _ umn pinced in the come containing 17 names is headed 77 names are carved on the stone four columns of K, names. each record those who enlisted and who returned. Ono col- l Unveiling Glenelg Tablet In restoring the burned Hall the sug~ zestlon was made, that a memorial porch or anteroom should be provided in which should be placed in enduring granite a re- cord of the names. Thin has been done, and Reeve Nichol announced that passers by or pilgrims to this shrine would always find an open door to enable them to View the tablet. 3 Glonelg and its council of 1919 have honored themselves by erecting a fitting memorial to commemorate her boys who unlined in the gloat war and especially those who fell in the path of duty. DURHAM, THURSDAY DECEMBER 25,1919 Not lost, just gone before, _ She lives withus irr memory still, And will forever more. In loving memory of Mrs. G. A. Watson who died Dec. 27, 19l8. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Loni." Not dead to ns, the one we loud so dear, Arum" up.“ u: Linn": uluube aria C'arrw0 a The Family Herald and Weekly Strr, boquet olcarnations and ferns A black of Montreal is more than booming this velvet hat completed thecostume. season With the big family weekly is, A Christmas repast followed the care. included a souvenir portrait of the Prince ’ mm), and shortly alter the happy couple of Wales, size ltix 22 inches It is bring- , left for the groom's home farm on the ing the Family Herald new readers by: 16th con, Egremont. the thousands. It is the best portrait of The bride has been a resident of Dur- the Prince of Wales ever taken and will ham since early in her teens and has al- be a valued souvenir of his visit to Cana. _ ways been a laithlul and consistent mem. da. The Family Herald and Weekly ber and worker in Durham Presbyterian Star costs only $1.25 if remitted for before: Church. She has for the past three years lst January including the Prince's por' l been chief clerk in the C. P. R. office and trail. It is thebest value ever offered. l here also her fidetitv and want. Inn-n iant. 12yioung ladies (one colored) form. edthe jury and the evidence showed Mr Peck guilty of abusing his wife with a feather duster (produced,) also, incident- ally, the evils of gossip were brought out The upshot of the trial was a recommend. ation by the judge thct they make up and the curtain fails with Mrs Peck embrac- f Heney." . The proceeds of the entertainment was $131. - The evening closed with a pretentious play "Peck vs Peck," which was cleverly p.eented and much good dramatic talent was shown. It was a divorce trial. all by women, the Judge being Miss Mary Lamb Clerk of Court, who administered unique oaths, Miss Gertrude Cole, Court Crier, Willet Snell The plaintiff was Harry Kress, while the meek Mr Peck the de" fendant was Ward Koch Jas. Rutherford was plaintiffs counsel and Ross Parke for the defendant and both counsel were bril- With which is incorporated the Holstein To Mr Allan, ex principal, Wt's given the duty of presenting the diplomas won last summe'. and the two scho arships I to liand ll to III lorm He made an incisive speech declaring his continued In- terest in educational affairs and urged up- on the young his oft-quoted advice "learn to do by doing." Those honored we re : _ Mr C. Ramage. on behalf of the High l School Board thanked the citizens for their interest._reierred to the eventful year just closing in which they parted with Mr Allan, suppl ed by Mr Ferguson for three months. had a brilliant list of successful students and found the rooms so congest- ed_that a fourth tEather had to be ar- ranged for, He gave warm thanks to the family of the late Christopher Firth for; donations of stuffed birds, &c, a rd to thel I O, D. E. lor their liberality 'n granting! a twtryear scholarship to the I u.sil high-I est in Form IV. A dozen or more young ladies gave a fme exposition of posing, the drill showing careful training and was one of the " lures of the evening. Good recitations were given by Miss Annie Graham, Esther Firth and Vida Ritchie, a quintette of tive boys gave an amusing rendering of Dame Durden. A ' folk dance" an Irish jig. not great applause, and were recalled. A clever round “Field Day Cup," was or- l, ginal. composed by Miss Mary Mellraith_ i and glorified the victory wan by Durham I over Markdale at the Field Day Sports. ' The beautiful cup stood on a stand, the) singers circling around it. There was a I song by tive boys, ' Amo Amor," another! dance a foursome reel and the closing, choru: by the school "Go to Sea," all of Which shows the variety of the program. I II The opening number was a chorus by i the school “Johnny s in Town." “huh I lacked nothing in VIII] Prin Hamilton l as chairman made a model speech in .which he thanked the citizens heartily for their Interest in the High School, shown by the attendance and in other ways and' refund to the large attendance and con- gestion soon to be relieved by a fourth teacher. To many this was Mr Hamil- ton's first appearance and he made a good l impression l The entertainment "put on" by the I Durham High School on Friday last was l so attractive that our old Town Hall again proved quite inadequate to acoom modate the crowd. These exercises were omitted last year but the enthusiasm and success of 1919 will give encouragement for 1920. Principal Hamilton, Miss Weir _ and Mrs Horne, who comprise the staff, i mus, feel rewarded for strenuous labor in preparation. F Commencement Exercises A Booming Paper IN MEMORIAM Father and Family. D. E S. hllow them to Weir new home, and in these the Review heartily joins. The beat wishes of a host of friends, hllow them to their new home.nnd in On Saturday night last a miscellaneous shower was! ndered the bride bythe Presbyterian Guild accompanied by clev- erly arranged verses and much meni- ment ensued. here aho her fidelity and worth were shown. The train hands. sectionmen and station combined in giving her a handsome tea set. I LOVE - MNU'EEN I A quiet wedding was solemnized Wed l nesday, Dec. 24th, at the home of Mr 'and Mrs John McQueen, Upper Town (when their only daughter, Mary N., be- (Came the bride ol Mr. Herbert Love of i Egremont The ceremony took place at ' 2 p. m. and was performed by the bride's Fpastor, Rev. s. M. Whaley Only the immediate family were present. A Christmas repast followed the care. mony and shortly alter the happy couple left for the groom's home farm on the 16th con, Egremont. The bride was becomirurly gowned ina tailored travelling suit of navy blue with cream crepe de chene blouse and carried a baquet olcarnations and ferns A black velvet hat completed the costume. Mr. and Mrs James Atkinson of Tor. onto, returned to Durham last week to spend the winter with their son Herb on the old farm east of town. Their ton Will has removed to the McComb farm across the road which he purchased some time ago. Mr Atkinson intends reinov. ing timber from his bush this side of the Rob Roy this winter, which he will use for building operations in Toronto. _ Mr and Mrs Will McGowan are spend- ing Christmas in Elora Rev. and Mrs S M. Whaley left Wed. nesday to spend the holiday in Zorra. Messrs Vernon and Eric Elvidge and Donnie McQueen of Windsor are home over the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Sutherland and two children of Stratford are visiting with Mr and Mrs Thos. Banks Mr.Hueh Rose of Toronto ishome over the vacation Mr. R Torry went to Toronto to spend over Christmas with F red, Miss Chrissie McGirr of the Faculty of Education, Toronto. Messrs Alex and John Bell and Ernest McGirr from the University returned last week for the holidays. Mr C. C. Ramage, Oshawa. is expected to join the other members of his family, Christmas eve. A Miss Mary Edge of Toronto Univer- sity visited her sister in Lindsay over Sunday and returned home Monday ev- ening for the holiday season. Among the students heme from Strat- ford Normal School for the holidays are Misses Edith Hughes, Armetta McKech- nie, Jemima Lawrence, Esther McLean, Rocky Saugeen, Ethel Young and Isabel Marshall. Hampden, Elsie McLean, Allan Park, Margaret and Jeanette Kerr. \'ar- ney. Mr. Walter McAllister was down to Toronto last mark for rt-examination be- fore the Pension Board. Miss Elsie Wright of MvMauter l'ni- v4r<il_v, Torrnto is holidaying this week with her cousins, the Ramage family. Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Gun, sons Gordon and Russell. and daughter Betty of Tor. onto are spending over Christmas with his mother and sister, and -other triends here. mal school. is spending the holidays at her home here. Misses Eva Reaford and Jean McAr. thur, Glenelg, who are attending Stratford Business College are' home over Christ mas and the New Year. Miss Jemuna Lawrence of Toronto Nor- tiymeneat Lender from Strat- holidays are a McKech- Tuesday his ‘son were McLean, E DURHAM, ht. J. h. ammo, ii;:r:' Branch: . Manager b", 3iee'l'J'tlliimm-,te-,1ltttg,"iii',i,, Will b'mld reasonable. For further pa ticulau apply to Mrs Annie Russell, R R 3. Durham or to M E. Murray, R R I. Neustadt 'if"""'""""??'?.?).":.?,?"--'):,").), iS FARMERS' a; g AUCTION SALE NOTE FORMS gt, I0 acres fall wheat and 25 acres fresh. ly seeded down on the premium. Writ watered with spring and running stveum 1nd well fenced with hath rails and Wire I'll " . . _ _ ' ol The Danger 2 me by} Mndelme Traverse Pond", Dec. & Térror of the Ranee,episode 5 , W d Harold Lloyd Comedy Dee i, Smith Canadian Path: News l C. Ji" Mr Finley Graham, Eyesight Special- ist, is again in the town, and will be at the Central Drug store until January let. to test eyes, and supply glasses to all who may require his services. Hours lo a. m. until 3 p. m. Special appointment may" tw made for different hours. Veteran Star Theatre Program Farmer. and Fumtks ( Buried Treasure l with assets of over "rtrgr0tr,0tro provides an absolutdy Hat's repository for the results of your years of labor. Store where Quality Reigns Supreme Farmers intending to hold Auction Sales should pro- vide themselves with proper note forms. This Bank sup- plies free ofcharge notes speciallyadnpted for this purpose Money advanced against ale notes or the notes accepted for safe keeping and for collection at very rguonnble rates. THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA S. F. MORLOCK Special Attention Farm ior Sale. We hope for a continuance of due agreeable business rela.. tions of the past year. year. every SUCCESS for compliments of GREETINGS ! and friends Mt., Dec. M our many Customers Call and get a Regent Uata. logue and hear your favorite selection played as it should be. We wish our friends and patrons the Compliments (I the Season. The Variety Store iWhat about 2 g Victrola We are agents for His Mas- ter's Voice, Dominion wide known as one of the best makes obtainable and having patents which no other machine haw. We also have The Victor Re- cords And always have a supply of the latest and best. for this Holiday Season l Rrrcmn -Pocrr, Cn Saturdav. " the bridr'sParmtts.itiiizaiwth ter ot Mr. and Mrs. E. Pogue ol Man., to Herbert D Ritchie. St can of Mr and Mrs. Wm Ritch hbliabod _ n u (in . van C. BAIAIII a SON Pena-u- ft. L. SAUNDERS. Prop, W ARCHIVES TORONTO season and wish the IARRIED coming 'ogue at Bagm me. youngest Ritch ie. daugh N TEE 7d __ w. . ' Ht F, " _ 'Crri-e, . 'a .1 .

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