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Variable Walker Saturday and Sunday last owert blizzardy days. snow falling thick and fast. giving abundance for sleixhing and laying up motor cars efteetually tor a. while. At least a foot of "the beautiful“ must have, fallen, giving exercise to an impromptu shovel brir mule Monday morning. with thermom- eter only four or tive degrees above zero. " has trot milder since. The snow Now on the streets Monday morning was very acceptable. We certainly have variable weather-lust a week before it was raining and " moat like I spring day. Rev Mr Tay. lor, Baptist pastor. ventured out on Sunday to his Glenelg service with his car, but could not get home for his evening service here. -liririuay evvuintt last. Dec. 12th. as "P" we mum! tre, and Is wuunx another successful box social was held, to mve suitable reward to the one this time at Latona School. Dornoch. that will give a successful clue. The night was ttn" and brought out -----_--- a fair audience. Some- came- with' a MEN'S CLASS bo-autlt‘ully bedecked box, while oth- Next , d . r!" cam" mi-ri-ly to enjoy the pro- bl T, bun ay will be a very trait- grtim prose-mud. presided over by Mr. a e tme to study the doctrine or rno , Graham Mr Chas Showell theI ',17,l?"t,1t The topic it timely . C..,', ' . . j ' . . ant t 939 ttay'3 Vi-ry necessary to prcwiui " ready auctioneer for the . " troxet4. going up to $1.50 in value. confilt'ier. Some ot the PT Theol- s, om advocates deny the tact. 0th- Miss Atchison. the local toachcr. had 9” " H k ist G . gone to consitltwablt. work in tin-par lain that 1"ylfr, l', "itrr','gte,hn; in: and staging the play prosciiti-(l, . ' . . "Brtwa-rn Two Lives" and ont' and all 32%;]? value for the Christian r0- readily attreed at close it was worth , '. the "ttoct. Those assisting in the 1(4hristian people ought to realize play were: Wm. Kenny. Edward Me. that ths is a matter of vital import- loah Hattie Mortley, Dorothy Sehatu “we 11 considering the person ot . . . . Jesus Christ, the inspiration or the pr, Mtrry Metosh, Hutth Vasey, Mary Bible th ibili f i Morrison. Clark Morrison. Stewart Brih e mud t‘ythov miracle, etc. MoGillivny. Miss Hawkins (Wei- tr a rten " you. beck touch"). Hogan! Smith. J,'ty ---_--- Monte)". Also t ore wore vo n numbers by Messrs Pat Malone and, SPEC'AL C. R. TRAIN WILL Prod Johnston. long and ”elation: " I CHRISTMAS DAY by Hugh Vuey and I chorus by the . The c. P. R. in run a special you” men ot the ttee: At the train Christina t, leaving Dur- do" or the "wins! program. a ham 7.42 p.m.. Vin; " Toronto m m enjoyed by the young p00- ll.30 p. m. some 9 ning. than to en- pn, which was kept up While the able viliton to on after the w. won young. o'er 860 Val ilk-Christmas “smitten without toning - a. .0 tll- will. my um . Making Good in London Playing against St Marys Juniors of Toronto last Friday night. Martin Lauder. Durham's " year old hockey- ist with London Juniors. was a big factor in London‘s victory by 5 goals tot. in the second period. with the score t--2 in tavor of Toronto, Mar- tin was injected into the game and scored the two tying goals. London papers stated his showing that night earned him a place on the regular line up. Better Sanitary Conditions (in complaint being laid before the Glertelg Board of Health regarding the sanitary condition of a home in that township, the Board took steps to correct it. but found the owners were already cleaning it up. There are two or three home: in Durham which might easily be a great deal cleaner than they are now, and we throw out the hint that they scrub and tidy up at an early date. before receiving a visit from the Sanitary inspector. Lawn: Box Social Ins; Think. a Lot of the Review Mr. Wm. Salter, an old Dromore boy, now of Argos, Indiana. writes: "1 prize the Review above all others. I enjoyed my outing to Old Ontario last year so thoroughly I thought I would make an unnual event of it, but Mrs Renter's health was such that I couldn't make it this year and she is still under the Dr's care." sea tor 37.50 t ed glasses in Coming to test our Hahn House Tue-Mia Dee Kata, who Is well kn n I skill in relieving " tsi headache. pain in th I forehead. This is y [his year to secure" a 2 sea tor $7.50 and a 318 p "te mgr: hen Commencement Exercises will be Id in the Town Hall. Durham, Fri thy, Dee. 19th. Come tgnd hear the Al bums Warblers, the French drama "or ei pane Fran- cals" will surprise you. 12h2d 35c All seats reserved. have dissolved n ginning Monday o Wilson in continui der his own name derotand. will will 0n Milt Bt.. Custom Sawed Hemlock, Spun bought. R. w. “(mum 'rerrv" Partnership Cetom, Sawing m of Raw Furs 3 In one shipment l Tlnianov forwarded raw furs to a manu treat, with whom h [was drawn“ rm- gm Christ in the It Ro da Bets VOL. XLVII. N0 51 ‘ommencemont Eunice: 2mb---To matte a resolve it the label is not in advance or " lent uptodate. to at once, with a "do-it- now" spirit. arm-age for ' remittance and give us a Herr, Christmas. Thank you. THE PUBLISHERS One vny ot showing upprrciuion of 1 newspaper is by being prompt with subscription renew). We have corrected our nailing lint up to 3rd of December and kindly uh all to examine their label, m, to Bee " We have given you credit. Moss: The Wheat " Mill r fe . f 4,,“OW ”£562 év-EOPICS- "id at uni social. at Mt H THAT LABEL OF YOURS? our Pilot Floor. A In good " J. y Ewen to test 'our eyvs at the "' Tue-ads Dec. 23rd. Prof. is welt kn n for his swat lining " sight trouble. pain in th temples and This ltr, yo last chance W tuith Bro, Calla 1.11%] Pastry Flour. home In. '.Ewen & Son echo Imod th Highest an one plec ttt k Mill. iestourtthoe Radio umbe loot crimping I Wilson. butchers. artnership and be. t this week, Mark on]: Shipped Last mu the business in Mr Lynn, we um to the ram. wwwan's pr. Shlnxles 2 pr of sins pr ot two sight e r $10. at week, Mr. I over $8000 Ol semi-or in Mon . has had ttttai, ar Eek at Paid. Dart Timber every Mill vu- Roi, a few minutes and on returning round the lamp in the store turned low. Thinking first ot the cash box, she made for it. with the above result. Mrs Mills is quite wrought up overit as Well she might be, and is willing to give suitable reward to the one that will give a successful clue. ed holiday from cutting and weighing sirloin roasts and veal cutlets at Schenk's Butcher shop last week, all caused from eye trouble. Mr Me. Clockiin was breaking over his knee tt box nailed at the corners and as he gave a forceful knock to the box a small nail rebounded hitting him immediately under the eye. The bruises ot' the nail were quite mark- ed and scarcely knew how serious was the accident. By keeping it very quiet and rested tor a couple of days the injured member, we are glad to state is well back to normal attain. More Sneak Thieves at Work While Mrs E. Mills, Upper Town, was at the Presbyterian B. S. Concert concert Wednesday night, sneak thieves entered her store and 'took the contents or the cash box,--) away with them. Her mother. Mrs. Campbell. had left the store only for Next Sunday will be a very suit- able time to study the doctrine at the Virgin-birth. The topic it timely and these days wry necessary to consider. Some ot the "New Theol- ogy" 'advocates deny the fact. 0th- N‘s like Harnack of Germany main- tain that it “has no real authority and no value for the Christian re- llglon." Christian people ought to realize that this is a matter of vital import- ance in considering the person ot Jesus Christ, the inspiration of the Bible. the possibility of miracle, etc. Bring a friend with you. lit-lore His Honor, Judge Klein of Walkerton, Wm. Connor ot Durham, appeared at the County Court House, Owen Sound. Friday last, charged with the theft of some automobile tires. The alleged offence was com- mitted last April. but after the evi- dence in the case had been heard, he was dismissed. He was however, immediately ve-arrested, charged with the theft of some wood from Hutton Hill School house in Bentineh. He was not ready to proceed and was ru- leased on bail. Nail Rebounded, Hitting the Eye Mr. K. D. .\lcC!ocklin had an enforp, ed holiday from cutting and Weighing The Ladies’ Guild of Trinity Church were so unfortunate to run against a terrible day like Saturday last for their bazaar, but everything being in readiness, they bravely decided to let it go on. Much beautiful work lost many admirers owing to the small attendance but despite this fact ov- er $85 was taken in. Since that day, much of the work unsold, has since changed hands and now the Guild have over $100 to their credit. The ladies have been very energetic all fall and it is to be regretted that the elements were against them. Wm Connor in Trial at Owen Sound cure the ticking for same free of charge, Here is an excellent oppor- tunity for a number ot (01k: to pro vide inexpensive Christmas gifts tor the Hospital. With the numerous patients at present in Durham Red Cross Hospi- tal. about a dozen or more feather pillows are urgently required. The management requests any person who can supply feathers (goose feathers desired) and make the pillows, to call ar Grant's store where they may Lee. N. Battieford News Special Number The North Battleford News, putr lished by Cameron McIntosh. a Dorm och boy, surpassed itselt on Dee. 6th, by the issue of a splendid number or 21 pages. The districts surrounding are each given attention both in let. terpress and illustration. A very tine picture of N. Battleford‘s War Memorial and two others of districts near by, occupies the front page of the sections. We congratulate Mr. McIntosh on the tine number. Hospital Requires Feather Pillows __ __ __. "'__'.6& J""' '_-- l, The closing meeting of Durham stir up your tenderf-sl emotions. I 1924 Council brought forth expres- 'tave )our iit"'rets--.stand fast sions of appreciation of war chief for "tr -. ,.__., - 'municipal omcers. On mtlon of Cald- . b '""I't's p,et out the red 'ver--Hunter, a hearty vote of thanks “WW with the blues-where l was tendered Mayor Dr, Smith for his are your gayest 'rreons'.-Come services during 1921. He had used on, be cheerful. it's Christmas! I good tact and tttnoothed over debates, 'and they trusted he would long be -"----------' ( spared to preside Over the Couneil. .o - --t--_m-,, .7 _--_.--~,-__ l Couns. McQueen, Murdock, Huntin- LOST: . On I a v n n 0 land McFadden also spoke in eulogisa- Main t"st. or the te. r28: iefst 2! tie terms of his work. The Mayor pair of dark rimme lasses in (raise. I thanked the Council for their flatter- Finder phone 611 r l- Reward. ling remarks, felt very grateful for Miss J i ' L . d l .1 them, but stated he had been four or mist“: i'r','l" 3": (i'.'.".,'."'?],',','.,., "2:33:51 tive years in Council, two as Mayor, teacher In Wiarton, i-em-h‘vd édmmrfzggwhm definitely dveided to With. ments last week from Trustees and Another motion by Macdonald-Mc. the public tor distinguished musical Fadden was aiidiaiii; carried 2:32:13“ training Youngsters tor a Tryrreplatirur Reeve Calder on so. tor surprises--get out the red-- away with the blues-where are your guest trreens.'---Come on, be cheerful. It's Christmas! out your ge heart be stir up 3 It's Christmas. folks.' Get your 'toodwilr--polish up @ te osity ' - hurry your .rm your tttith- derest emotions. “" Another motion by Macdonald-Me al Fadden was unanimously carried, a congratulating Reeve Calder on so ably filllng the office of Reeve the r past year. Mr Calder thanked the tr members for the unexpoctnd tribute, n- stating the town's best interests 11., wow always his first consldoration. Durham Pres. S. i. of the dialogue may have been for- gotten, the songs were perhaps not as musical perhaps as they Wm have been,--but what of that? it was simply the best efforts ot the small children of the School and the little hitches that may have crept in served rather to attract than to de- tract from the pleasure of their num- bers. Mr John Snell as Supt. presid- ed and the schoolroom was filled with parents. relatives and friends of the young people, the numerous repetition of that dear old name. Santa Claus. making every ear on the alert. In! _ - ----__ ------ ____.‘_._.l I... ‘Ln The schoolroom of the Presbyter- ian church on Wednesday evening, was given over to the children of the Sunday School. and it certainly we spnted an animated picture of happy youth. Strict rhythm was perhaps lacking in drill movements, sections "Tho, program was arranged by the teachers or the School and in Ill" main were juvenile numbers. Miss Easel McArthur recited the address of welt'ome. Recitations were given by Louise and Isabel Jamieson, Kelso and Verna McCawley, May Braith. Waite, Helen Gagnon, Shirley McIn- tyre. Mary Tobin, Edith Irwin. Gord- on and Jean Grant, Betty Henderson, Ina McDonald and Willie Neaves. Songs were rendered by Elizabeth Harding, Marjorie Noble and Lewis McComb in trio, Master Robbie Milne, Elsie Hunter and Mary Pickering, May and George Braithwaite, Leonard McComb. and Leonard Vollet. as well as choruses by small girls and boys. There were also some dialogues stag- ed that had a happy ending and in. strumental solos and duets were giv- Gibson Convicted for Reckless Driving One reason for the conviction was that there was no evidence that Gitr son sounded his horn, though he ad- mitted seeing the man walking 100 ft back. Again there was no evidence that he applied the brakes after not- icing the man until after striking him. There is no law stating a pedes. trian has to keep to any part of the road. and according to evidence Grant was walking on the safest part of the road about six feet from the vast edge. Thtu highway where the anti- dent occurred. is 30 feet wide, and il' Gibson had been driving down tin- centre as their evidence stated. it would not have been possible for Grant to have stepped over in front of car as they claimed. We undn-r- stand a tine of $10 and costs was imposed. ernoon. was announced Monday, and by it Gibson and his companion, Ar- thur Aljov, both of Preston, were con- victed of reckless driving on their own evidence, when they struck and seriously injured Mr Wm Grant on Nov. 15th. Magistrate Laldlaw's reserved de- cislon on the trial of Roy Gibson, prosecuted by the Dept of Public Highways ht-ro last Wednesday att. en by Kathleen Milne, Bessie Smith and Marjory Pickering and Jean Har- ding. The reader will readily see how unwise it would be to comment on That offer be accepted. Carried. i The final terms of tsettlement Wen“ received front the Ontario Ry. and Municipal Board for the removal of the Thos. Young farm into Clone-lg] Tp. solicitor Currey's account Wasl $35, which was passed. Com. Wanted to Compile History l Sheriff J. S. Wilson, Owen Sound,: who is chairman of a Committee compiling a history of Grey Co., wrote the Council, asking that a Committee of three to five from each municipal. ity be appointed to prepare its his- h, Council Shows Appreciation of Mayor and Reeve (Continued on Page 5) DURHAM THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 1924 Concert With which is incorporated the Holstein Lender ) The municipal pot is commencing l, to slzzle in Durham, but it may new-r vreach boiling point. At present out- look, unless there are unknown Coun- cil aspirants. it may be a problem lo isecuro sumelent councillors to till ithe seats around the table. 1924 ICouncll has been a good one, and lmuny wish to see them returned,bur ”several of them state they are retir- l ng. Christmas Sunday METHODIST CHURCH 11 a. m. Anthem: "Shepherds of Bethlehem" ...................... Judson Anthem : 'The First Christmas Morn' .......... ............ Newton Sermon Topic: "God's Unspeakable Sermon Topic Gift." 7 p. m. Sermon Topic : "The Life of Christ Cantata UNION TO BE DISCUSSED EARLY IN THE NEW YEAR Rev. W. H. Smith on Sunday last at both services, announced tho proced- ure to be followed in connection with the coming vote on Church Union. It was his desire, as well as that of the whole Session, that the question should remain undiscussed until after the holidays. Early in January he will give a discourse dealing: with the Basis of Union and very likely two speakers will be heard, one dealing with the Union already accomplished and the reasons therefor, the other presenting the views of the other side. There will then be a cngrega- tional meeting, followed by a vote by ballot, to extend over two weeks, an hour a day, particulars of which will be given later. BAPTIST CHURCH 11 a. m. Sermon Topic: “Christ's Conception of His Coming." Mayor Smith was the first to an- Pounce his departure and Coun. Allan Bell has announced he is in the tield for the big seat. No opposition is yet spoken of, but possibly there may be at or before Nomination. Reeve Calder is practically certain of re-el. ection by aeclamation. or the pres- ent Council. Messrs Murdock, Hunter, Macdnald and McQueen all have stat- ed privately they are retiring. 'Twould be a real loss to the town to be deprived of the ability and exper- ience of these men around the Coun- cil Board, and we hope all, or at least some of them, will be persuad- ed to stand. It is wgoodqilan to in- troduce a little new blood into the Council much year, but experience nr, so is necessary. However a week from Monday is Nomination night, and the whole story will then be told. Ladies' Quartette. 9. 'Child Jetsus'-Mised Quartette and Choir. 10. 'Glory to God in the Highetst.'-- Choir. 11. 'My Soul doth Magnify the bord.’ Anthem: "While Shepherds Watch. ed their tlocks by night."-- Smart Sermon Topic '. "Wise Men follow the Star." Anthem: "Bee Afnid the Winter's tmow." ................ E. Caawetl Sermon Topic 2 'Maklng New hiends' Solo: "The New Born King". .'E5tolr Mt. Thou. Bell Election in Durham Unlikely} Rev. J. A. Matheson. formerly of Prieeville, in a letter to the Editor on page four of this issue, vigorously denies a rumor that he is an anti-un- ionist. Mr Matheson is an out-aud- out Presbyterian and Wu are sure will he as true to Presbyterian principlos in the United Church of Canada, as any who choose to remain outside of it. Advertisers and Correspondents wlll oblige us greatly if they can have copy in earlier next two weeks. A Thursday is not a good printers' hol. lday. but by a little cooperation as requested. and an extra push on our part, we can enjoy tho day better if we get all the papers in the Post 01'- tice Wednesday night. Not an Anti the numbers, taking exception to the interesting paper, given by Jimmio Henderson on his recent trip to Scot. land. Rev. W. H. Smith also gave an address flavored with Santa Claus and at the close of program, seals, diplomas ‘and candy were prosenlpd to pupils for diligence in attendance and memory work and all got a than! of candy. Send in Copy Early for Two Weeks --The, Choir, Women’s Trio. Violin Solo-Mr. Yirrs 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'--- 'Lift up your eyes'---The Choir 'The Redeemed of the Iatrd'-- Tenor Solo. 'How Beautiful upon the Mount. aimC--Trio and Choir 'A King shall Reign'-Choir, bari. tone and contralto solos. ‘Hark! What mean these Holy Voices.' --Male Quartette 'Hark! The Herald Angels Bing.' PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH t "The Herald Angels" in the Churches --Adams Ir"'"'"'""'"'"'"'"'"'"'": t Christmas Gifts for Everybody? , At the REXALL DRUG STORE it Continuing the epidemic of thott from vehicles which has been some- what prevalent in church sheds lut- ely, Mr Allan Bell last Saturday morning found that his splendid hearse robe, worth $45 to $50, and a cutter robe had been stolen from his stable. He had no trace of the thier '. they simply Were "gone" when he happened to look into his barn, and how long previously they had been lifted, he. has no idea. The strangest part ot it, however, and the happiest, for the owner, was on Tuesday morn- ing when he noticed a corner of a robe projecting out from under the barn door. On opening it he beheld his two stolen robes, the door having been opened. when they had been thrown in and again closed. Several others around town could identify the robes on sight, and probably tear of detection thus being greater. gave the thief cold feet, and caused hint to play safe. At any rate Allan is rt- joicing that he experienced a changi- of limit MARRIED SMiTH--BAILER - On Dee. 12th. 1924, Elizabeth Marie, daughter of Mr. J. Bailer, of Bath. Ohio, to Dr. Robt. A. Smith, of Ghent, Ohio. TRAFT'onn - MeCLUNG'-- At the Manse. Dornoch, Dec. 10th. by the Rev. D Sillars, Miss Bessie McClung youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Alex McClung. of Glenelg, to Mr. Herbert Roy Trafford, second son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Trafford, Glenelg. YAKFr.-In Egremont on Tuesdav, Deel 16th, to Mr and Mrs Ira Yaki, (nee Susie Kelsey) a daughter. ATCmSoN--on 2nd com, Egremont, Wednesday, Dec. 3rd, to Mr and Mrs Wm. S. Atchison, a daughter. (Evelyn Marie.) The Robes Came Back Heard England in Western Canada An itmn in a Rivers, Man. pupur. tells of Chas. A Anvar of that plum, son-in-law of Mr Ed. Pee, Normanby. lwnring from London, England, oYer his radio two wwks ago. He is also sure that they also heard either Italy or Spain, but could not get the call numbers clearly enough to determine which. 1 Miss Iona. Black of Chesley. daugh- EIPr of Mr J. A. Black, has been ao- icepted as teacher in a school at Pm. lllnch Township, tive miles from iGuelph. There were 214 applicants. Don't long the Methodist Sunday School Concer in the Town Hall cm Thursday night, lee. 18th. There will he the usual ttractive features anal] as drills, pan mines, etc. All- mission adults, 25c: 'hlldrvn lie. Supt. Bailey of the Can. National Express was in Durham on Tuesday afternoon and reported that ten cm- loads of Dressed Western Turlwys are rollin gto Toronto this week and should arrive on Friday and Saturday. Mr Ralph Hayes y, ho has been traw elling for the past few months, came to town Saturday night to Join Mrs. Hayes, at her father's, Mr C. L. Grant's, and will spend over the Christmastide here. Mr and Mrs John Aldred vlshul on Thursday last one of his earliest Western friends, Mr. Leech, now rvsi- dent near Horning's Mills. Same day the ybrietiy viMted Mrs A's daughter, Mrs Wm Kennedy in Shelburne. Mr Cliff Buschlen' spent the week end In Port Huron with Mr M. Wit son, former Bandmaster here. Gift Goods to Suit every Taste and Every Purse Delicious Candy, Fascinating Toilet Requisites Singly and in Sets, Quality Stationery, Waterman‘s and Parker's Fountain Pens, Bibles, Hymnals. Prayer Books, China, Cut Glass, Hand Bags, Compacts, Smoking blots, Cigars, Safety Razors, Iihashiights, Kodaks, Bucks, Etc. Phonographs $39 up. Radios Complete for $53 Greeting Cards, Tags, Seals, Tinsel, &c. Ka" OPEN EVENINGS until Christmas. Shop Early LIGGET'S & GANONG’S CHOCOLATES BORN ucauquuncra lur Dania uaus 'i, McFA00EN'S DRUG STORE National Tuesday ten cat- Turkeys Headquarters for Santa Claus io ru ist an S anon“ 'its. 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