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f.. -1-” RAPE BRUNT OF HANOVER HAS UNIQUE CARDIFF“ Rate Brunt. the Hummer cattle buyer. has his own special who. of town-mm: the mus-r. Re do” not u.w a barometer. hydrous!" or Itnv other surmise apparatus. When Rate wants to know that kind at a winter we m going to have, he JIM goes out to the stable Ind looks at the pigs, and the secret is right thwro- in plain sight. If the " the "mitt" or “melt" in heavy at he end and not: lighter " It tarem a mward the back. as it is this you, tioods Delivered Promptly throughout the Town Daily. We will pay Highest Market Price for Wheat, Oats, Barley Flour, Rolled Oats, Bran, Shorts, Mixed & Oat Chop, Crimped Oats, Poultry Feed, Etc. Isuties' Silk Soul‘s ip.tt.oo and slim Ladies' Silk & Wool Hose 63 $1 & 1.25 et'.',','. Cashmere Hose (colors) ftt tl dies" "adherent“. Fancy ....l5c Pam-y Towels. Special 6 450. 55c. 750 Guest Sets. Boxed 6.41.00 and 31.25 1ioys' Sweater Coats "tt 82.75 l 83.00 Boys' Toes it ................55c Men's Sm!" Coats " $3.50 & 5.00 Nun's Silk &Woot Hose. Spec. Ft 60c Men's Cashmere Hose Ctt.........55c w ' he Cash Shoe Store Hosiery, Fancy Towels, Silk Scarfs, Etc. Buckwheat & Mixed Grain Come Early and Do Your CHRISTMAS SHOPPING The Order of the Day we a nice assortmvnt of Gloves J. W. EWEN & SON CR'MPING AND OAT CHOPPING EVERY DAY. GIVE US A TRIAL - AT McKECHNIE'S MILLS . GOLOSHES WE HAVE FOR SALE Mvn's 4 Buckle overshoert, .... Men's 2 Buckle ovrrsttoes .... Menu t Buekie Overtrhoe ..... Men's Blizzard Over Rubbers .. Women's 2 Buckle). , straps ...... Jersey cloth ........... Women's I buckle Jersey cloth. Women's 3 buckle. Cashmere!” Mum 3 buckle. enumeration Child's 3 buckle. Cttattrnreette.. RE PAIRING M USUAL .00 and ".50 " 63 31 & 1.25 (colors) fit tl 'aetey ....15c , 45c. 550. Tb. LORD and 31.25 82.75 h 83.00 ..........55c J. S. MCILRAITH then we no solo; to have plenty ot' snow and cold weather in the fore part of the winter. " the "milt" is light at the head and la heavy tow ard tho back. then the hardest part ot our winter will be in February or March. This seems to be a fnlrly good weather indicator, mad may (arm- on; have found it correct in the put. and thls year seems to be no excep- tion, as we have enough snow not to last us all wintPr. We might explain that “mm” 13 the name given to the lean part of the hog that runs from the head Along the top ot the hack. C. L. GRANT wid Handkerchief Linen Embroidery Linen in pretty shades MORE NEW FLANNEL Just in== Box li?, Durham "I $4.75 $3.75 $4.75 4.75 $1.65 per yd 75e hiit! in Ely: 'lhtrirtan knit!» C. RAMAGE a SON, Editor and Pro. There died on Saturday last in Texas, Samuel Gompers, without doubt the greatest leader of Labor forces the world has Been. He has been for 40 yours President of the American Fedcrataion of Labor and for nearly 50 years has been an out- standin gadvocate of betterment for the working classes. He was born in London. man. of poor but honest par- ents. who were not able to give him the education he desired. prietors. Member Canadian' Weekly Newspap era' Association. Subscription Batu: $2.00 a year In vdvanc: In Quads: $2.50 m Ire United States speaking. never have become famous. had it not been for the love and lov- ing deeds that emanated from the life and death and teaching of Jesus the Christ. Home life has been abundantly en- riched by the day: the ever present riosttrc. "Home tor Christmas" is a healthy influence on national as well as individual lite. All hearts are warmed by the heartiness put into tho snlatation, as friend meets friend of "Merry Christmas" and it is in this spirit that we express to our large family of readers the sentiment of the season and wish to every one Merry Christmas and Happy New Year At the age of 10 years he was put to work in a factory and there heard the discussions on Slavery common at that timv, and early showed sympa- thy tor oppressed Labor. At the aw' of 12 he came to America with his parents. and before he was out of his 'topns. he was looked up to. as a lead. er by his fellow workmen. He was a devouror or books, but his life work was devotion to Labor and soon he got to the head of Labor organiza- tions. was made President and held the position for 40 mars till death. Annual Meeting of Presbyterian W. M. S. How the civilized world loves Christmas'. Its origin is surrounded with legends and stories and indeed many ot our customs can be traced to antiquity. But all Christian nations trace Christmas to one source only and that is to the Cradle of Bethlehem and to the Cross of Christ. "The centuries circle round the cross," said Collier, and as the world advances the devo. tion to the day increases and men's minds are more and more turned to the Saviour of the world whose birth of lowlivst origin, could, humanly Inn“. nun.“ lK'HI-lllrll arvrlal ELILLIACD The Women's Missionary Society} to close. it is doing nicely now. or the Presbyterian Church met on Mr Arch .McDougall attended a Dee. llth, at the home of the Pres" funeral in Milton and visited friends drutt, MPs Andrew Derby. The weath-I there and in Hamilton over the week or was pleasant and the attendance) end. good. The Bible reading was K‘VW‘i Don't forget Mulock Christmas en. by Mrs N. MeCunnel. the subject bo. tertainment on Monday, Dec. 22nd. ing on "Faith." Mrs Thos Allan and: Mr Duncan LvinmstGe is in Lon- Mrs John Bell led in prayer. Thu-i don this week having his eyes tested. pupt‘r was prepared by Miss Belle' Mr Wm Brown, brother-in-law of Metllrr and read by Mrs J. S. Moll-3 Mrs Robt. Twamley, and Mrs Rich- mith. The subject was "The Future, urd Boyce. passed away in Mt Forest ot Formosa," this country having, after being ill only a few days. Ow- made wonderful progress and was! in gto the telephone being out of ord- non sectarian. The paper was most) er, the relatives here did not receive carefully prepared, Miss McGirr giv-2 word in time to attend the funeral. ing a great deal of time and thougln‘ on the subject as well as giving at I - I great deal of information to the la'l'i Wp ha e Flour, Bran, Shorts and ics. Mrs Allan moved a vote of] all kinds f Chop and Poultry Feed. thanks to Miss McGirr for the ex-i At McKech ie Mill. Phone Ili. J. ceiivnt paper which she prepared., w. Ewen & n. Though absent through illness Missi , McGirr was present in spirit and deed} o. Aound tlantieis ftop at 12 ' clock His home was in New York Stat" and he was taken ill in Texas on his way home from California. Presidents and Statesman learned to take counsel with him '. in the war he was strongly pro-ally, and his inttu. ence in Labor Unions was always thrown against Bolshevlsm and even Serialism. . . I . . - -., After a lively discussion in owen thy),;,,,'.,'),")'.' 'UJ,"1',ii,tildwpg t,tvcngvel, Sound City Council. they passed a by- st L . _ . " l law that all public danees must close ‘ anding, the ladies having purchasrl at 12 midni ht with the em: lion to towela. blankets and counterpanesi that it (109331101 apply to c"i'fi7t'll2', If: 1"rh"'l)ii',1noria'lp"i, t.,.oittagir.il)1. patriotic organizations with a the late .Allan McKiruton, Mrs iiiiii) (ilyit'v1idiiorl"""iat',"'"'e,1,no'iei,'fi2i/. liurgvss is securing an "in Memo“: whether held in the city Lira. an): iam" cvrtitleate in the Society. ' h ‘1 , . hvmn was sung and Mrs And. Derby, ot er place. -t--_-----t- __.WM______ thanked the ladies tor their cooper FARM PROPERTY FOR SALE ation with her during the two years . she has been President. The splendid farm. lot 11 con 3, Tp. Election of officers was then in ord- er and Mrs Chas. Ramage voted to take the chair. Mrs And. Deiby would very much rather have had some one else take the Presidency lor the coming year but after some deliberation and great hesitation Mrs Derby was again urged into taking the position for another year. The omcers are as follows: Hon. Presidents. Mrs Park, Mrs Gun, Mrs Grant. Mrs McGirr, Mrs. J L Smith. Pres., Mrs And. Derby ', Ist Vice Pres., Mrs Jno. Bell : 2nd Vice Pres.. Mrs. A. Jackson: 3rd Vice Pres., Mrs Wm. Derby: Sec'y. Mrs Mell- raith: Treas.. Mrs T. Allan: Home Helpers' Sec'y, Miss A. Gun, Mrs H, J. McFadyen: Messenger Bee'y, Min-s E. Calder: Strangers' Sec'y. Mrs Jno. Smith, Mrs T. E. Brown: Supply Sec'y, Mrs Thos Allan: Press Beefy, Mrs A.W.H. Lauder. Mlss Ethel Derby. Assistant : Birthday Box, Miss B. McKenzle: Mlsalon Band, Miss Margaret McGirr: Musical Com.. Miss B. Mckenzie., Mrs R. MacFarlIne: Auditors, Miss A. Weir, Miss Drum- mend. Refreshments at the close, served by the ladies were much enjoyed. A good collection was taken and a hymn, 1nd the Lord’s Prayer in tttti. wn closed the W. M. S. tor 1924. “1 RUAM SAMUEL GOMPERS CHRISTMAS! DECEMBER 18. 1921 THE DURHAM REVIEW Durham Now Has . Efficient Mam System Durham has now a fully equipped fire titrhtintr equipment, equal in ser- vice to that available in towns with much larger population. The latest addition to the service is the Alarm System. The Purchas- ing Committee made a careful inves- tigation of systems now in use. and they found that where even expensive box signals were distributed through- out the cities that these were not be- ing used. The natural thing to do was to run to a telephone in case of fire and reach the Fire Department by telephone, because in doing this the party knew the message was de- livered. because the party who was in charge to receive the. alarm must The Watchman will sound a con- tinuous blast for ten seconds. Then one blast and a stop for the Number One Ward repeated. By these signals firemen and citi- zvns know where the fire is lovatvrl and our well organized and emcient Fire Brigade then arrive on the spot in a few minutes, FIRST righting the ttre with hand Chemical Extinguish- ers, SECOND large Motor Chemical Engine, THIRD with water by the steam driven fire engine. Yours for better fire protection, o. S. HUNTER, Chairman, Purchasing Com. Mr Arch .McDougall attended a funeral in Milton and visited friends there and in Hamilton over the week end. Three blasts and a stop for Three Ward repeated. Mr Clifford Ritchie went to Detroit a couple of weeks ago and intends to spend the winter months there. The scarlet fever placard was re- moved from Mr Wm. Picken's the be, ginning of this week. Mr H. Vollett’a expect to be out of quarantine next week Mr Wm Brown, brother-iu-law of Mrs Robt. Twamley, and Mrs Rich» an! Boyce, passed away in Mt Forest after being ill only a few days. 0w- in mo the telephone being out of on]- "r, the relatives here did not receive word in time to attend the funeral. a.,.sorol. before the letter has been ac knowledged. The Committee was puzzled to get the matter settled. but at last the problem was solved, when the Dur- ham Furniture Co Management gen- erously offered to cooperate with us they give instant service by allowing the Town to install in their Factory at private telephone, exchange No. 100. with three alarm gongs through the factory which when in operation may be heard in any part of the tac- torv. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE (l) Call No. 100 on the telephone (2) When Watchman answers tell Mrs Geo. Turnbull Jr. spent last Thursday with her mother, Mrs. A. Knisley. We are sorry to hear that Dugald Hastie had the misfortune to cut his foot, which required several stitches to close. It is doing nicely now. Mr and Mrs Wm. Weir of Glenelg spent a week ago Sunday with Mr and Mrs. W. Smith. County Constable Jones of Own-n Sound was in this locality one day recently making enquiries regarding the recent theft or wood from Hutton Hill school. (3) Mrs Wm. Rltehie spent a few days last week with Mrs. Ritchie Sr. at Varney. who has not been well. The splendid farm, lot 11 con 3, Tp. of Normanby, owned by the late Jas. Ferguson, has been placed in our hands tor sale. Good buildings. well watered. Anyone desiring, to pur- chase a good farm, fpr particulars communicate with Two blasts and stop for Two Ward repeated. SOUTH EAST BENTINCK Not a great deal of Scott 3 Emulsion is needed-but a little regularly often means re- stored vigor and strength to those who are rundown in vitality or who are weak. Icon a lone. Tom-b. on. was supplies the weakened child or adult with food-factors that other foods often fail to furnish in needful volume. Many of the ailments of grown people may be traced to faulty nutrition. Well-fed children or adults withstand weakness better than those who are indifferently nourished. (lttll't Emulsion him the Ward and the owner of the building on fire. Close all windows and doors if possible. FAULTY NUTRITION MULOCK RESULT Lucas & Henry, Barristers, Durham TORONTO Numbnr Number We are enjoying beautiful winter weather at present with abundance of snow for good sleiMiptr.. _ A -____ "iiirGrMrrioiin kIdrisd of town, were recent visitors with Mr and Mrs L. McLean. -- _ .. . Mr Henry Wilson (Robert Mort- iey) and his wife Sarah (Dorothy Schafer) the farmers of the old type living in Cobstown. Mich. Their children chk (William Kenny) and Michigan, down on the Farm." Step Dance: Hugh Vatrey Male Chorus: "You can take me away from Dixie, but you tttttft take Dixie from me." Act III of the Play. National Anthem. Synopsis of Play: Mrs Robt Lawson is in Toronto this week as delegate from the U. F. W. 0. Mr Thos Young goes from the Senior Club and Mr Harold McKech- ttie from the young people. A number of our young people took in the concert held in Williamsford on Wednesday night. -uiria"iir; 1331:}! -McDonald of Crawford, visited friends here on Fri day. The Women's Institute was held recently at the home of Mrs Will Robertson when 21 ladies were pros- ent. Some good papers were given, while a letter was read from Mr Trout of o. Sound, thanking the women tor the $5 received for the Children's Shelter, also the Pound Shower which will soon follow. The sick Child. ren's Hospital, Toronto also thank. fully acknowledged their contributlon from the. Institute. Williamst'ord. Act II of the Play Male Chorus: "I The debate held in the school here on Thursday night was fairly Well attended. The subject was “Resolv- ed that there are more privileges for study and pleasure in city schools than country" schools" Mr Freddie Kelsey and Miss Irene Grasby took the attirmative side while Mr Harold McKechnie and Miss Maimle Vessie utrhc4ri the negative, the latter win. ning by a close margin. The next do- b, ' wall ho hvld on the 29th when we hope all will turn out and encour- age the young people in this worthy study. The U. P. W. o. held a very suc- cessful meeting at the home of Mrs. Angus McArthur. There was a good attendance and a very interesting time spent after the business section was ftnished. Mrs Arthur Edge gave a splendid paper on "Canadian Wom- en," which required much study in preparation. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Thus. Milligan on Friday, Jan 9th. n ham, Durham. Solo: "Yam, yum Muslcal Selection Act I of the Play Musical Selection There was no servica in the church here on Sunday, Mr Sinus failing to reach this end of the congregation, owing we presume to the storm. Reinember the Xmas Tree on Fri- day, Dee. 26th. A good program is in preparation. - - We wish the Editor and Staff and all readers of the Review, a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Last Sunday being such a stormy day, only 13 people were present at the services in Knox Church and in Rev. Mr Burnett's absence a splendid sermon by Ruv. Robt. McAlpine of Buffalo, was read by Mr Don. Moll- vrido. Rev. MeAlpine is a cousin of Mrs John Marshall. Miss A. Tlnuvll taught school on Saturday last, instead of' Monday next and in having a school concert on Friday afternoon and will leave on Saturday morning to spend her holi- davs at her home in Brussels. Merle Moriee is spending a few days with her slstor, Mrs T. Stewart, of Orchard. Latona box social was held on Fri- day night in the school when a wim» did program was given, after which the boxes Were sold, all going at a good price. When everything was over the young people finished up with a dance. All went home well pleased with their night's l'un. Pro- ceeds were over $60. NORTH EAST NORMANBY Fowl picking bees are all the my; this week. Mr Wm. McNaughton has installml a radio outfit in his home. At the last meeting of the W. M. S. held at Mrs T. MeAllistcr's, Mrs Geo. Sharp was elected President and Mrs. Wm. Allan Vice President. Mrs T. McAllister and Miss T. Byers are. still Treasurer and Secretary lot 1925. We wish the Editor, Staff and read. yrs a Merry Christmas and a happy and Prosperous New Year. Sorry to hear Mrs J. Sullivan has been laid up for the past week but hope she Fill soon be around again. The play and Box Social at Latona School on Frldny evening, Dee. 12, was very successful. The prgram con. sisted of the following: Chairman's Address: Mr J. A. Gra. Bill says :--"No, matter how big your head may be swelled, it isn't safe to blow your knows." Mrs J. Heft and Mrs M. McIntosh spent Wednesday in Chesloy. Mr J. E. Picard of Toronto, speuta few days with Mrs A. McIntosh and the Damavel’s and spent a few days hunting before returning Thursday. ROCKY SAUGEEN DORNOCH ' yum," Hugh Vasvy '. P. Malone want to so back to on the Farm." Fred Johnston, _ Presentation I Covers are _ provided for I Christmas l Gift Books Betty (Hattie Mortiey) have the lat- est ideas regarding Agriculture. Sil- as Watson (Howard Smith) is a mon- ey lender who manages to sell his farm to Henry Wilson. Jack objects and disagrees with his father. Wilt Jefferson, (Clark Morrison) a city dude clones with Betty who craves for the attractions of the city. His plan is frustrated by Jack and Don- aid Brooks (Edward Melosh) who marries her, and takes her to live with him in New York. Gertie Bow- ers (Jessie Hawkins) is the district school teacher. She is very enthus. istlc about remodelling the old school and loves Jack . Abagail Jones (Mary Morrison), the man hater, blames ev- erything on men, especially on Henry Wilson's hired man Sam Snipes, (Stewart McGillivray.) Abagail and Sarah are instrumental in enticing Jack, Betty and Donald back to the farm. Rastus Washington Abraham Lincoln (Hugh Vasey) and Trueletta (Mary Melosh) are colored servants C432 Tomatoes, Lettuce, Celery, Oysters Fresh Every Week Grocers We have a wide range to choose from at Special Prices for the Christmas trade. hits, his and Candies per m ....1........"..2se Orfmges, all sizes. from per dozen, . . . Grape Fruit, Malaga Grapes, per tb.....: Choice__Red Emperor Grapes FANCY CHINA MI) l)ll0iliWkllli . & W. MCLACHLAN Come in and look. over our display of Suppose this year you give them each a Bank Book containing an initial deposit, and urge them to add to it regularly. Could anything be more suitable? WHAT DID YOU GIVE LAST CHRISTMAS t Toys for the kiddies-most of them broken by now. "Something useful" for the grown-ups-now worn out or forgotten. Cash to your employees-- appreciated but soon spent. Other presents-hurriedly bought and perhaps ill-chosen. Are they remembered now t THE QUALITY cactus Total Assets, $560,000,000 . McLACHLAN Oe to 60: 2 for 15e Mt 1iittri"iiiji), Bank of t,ai'i.ik'i._li,i'i--il"i',s)ide Add "Royal Bank Pass Books" to your lid of Chfitlm Gifts. Phone 2 of Silas Watson and Betty, respect- ively. The prison guard was Charles Schafer. Each performer acted his part exceedingly well, deserving of great credit. Apples, per dozen . . . . . . . . Mixed Nuts. per m ....... Royal Mixed Candy, per m Assorted Creams. per lb.. Chocolate Drops, per lb... Blue Bird Hlmhmnllow box, 613% RADIOS! RADIOS! STROMBERG-CARLSON SETS Horse Clippers, Tools and Skate: Sharpened GENERAL REPAIRING DURHAM MACHINE SHOP Agent tor THE NIGHTINGALE RADIO Also F. W. MOON, Machinist DEC. 18, 1924 Atht I ttcreases in Value Durham 35c " qMgM"l==l=l='0graot"=".tc1.-.u-rccor:..v: a "'"=l==taomet===z=soea, The People's Mil ls Our prices itf't' n? In Flour is guzmmi. v.1 l spot cash, Highest Price paid for an) q at the Iii". (lauds delive Bulls. Merl chiefs and sovereign Flour Wheat c, Flour, () Mixed (ir Meal. Pig our, member of l pity and can ussur Four Christmas Sh Grape Fr McKechnies GROCE Buy your Xmas Confections Hero pure ing it KARSTEDT BRO hns Su Pu pl, SON ll Su Also a Phone N w Every Day Ba JOHN Mc DEC. 18, 1924 See HENDERSON'S M Christ Butter one " " ee THE PEOPLE' twtg id Siva bel " FOR FATHER FOR BROTH El Just one Week Until IN Der W ll R M " O " " - Toys, J. McKEC " tl If M "it