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omo==rr==at"ae"====momor====morao=====aoiiiii, One of the boxes we would like Is to have from 160 to 115 ot our nub Beribers who are slightly In arrears. to step In nnd give. or mail us a sum of money maiden! to mate their lab- el read "Dee. '2S" Gosh .' wouldn't that be nice ? We thank you In udvance. The second box we would like would be to write on! receipt: for tsttit more new subscribers to the Re. Phone 66 in the week and will pay higher prices than any opposition. A. TINIANOV I am paying the highest prices for all Raw Furs, more than you can secure elsewhere. Drop a card or phone 66, Durham, and my rig will call Beet hides. Horse hides and Sheepskins also purchased Raw Furs Wanted Pct-ham Two of Thom! I will Buy Live Fowl every day Glaser's Old Stand, Durham To the large number of our sub- ?scribers who every year give us a I box of this nature our hentieat thanks it“! due. We appreciate your kind- l tteste-doubly no for the promptness. l To one and all we extend best wish- l ea tor a happy Christmas: season. and t it will be our him to give better and [ better service as the New Year goes [ on. view for 1925. My! that would be a lovely box. Now who of our readers will help us to get it , We thank you also in advance. THE PUBLISHERS The rather sudden fall or snow was the cause of a number of people'ts discomforts as well as accidents. Several cars have tried to shove: their road through our city where the streets had not been cleared away. Mr and Mrs A. Atwood, iiForiist visited at Mr and Mrs R. Lewis” we ently. Tommy Frame and Alvin Rawn are cutting wood for Mrs Douglas at present. Miss Florence Carmount has re- turned home from visiting friends at Salem. Mrs Adam Keller and daughtor, Annie, is visiting their daughter and sis_t_er, Mrsryelson Ruttle, Toronto. Miss M. Morico, Blyth's Corners, is visiting with her sister, Mrs Thos, Stewart. We are all delighted with the snow we have received. It came Just at the right time to provide tsleitthing for our entertainment to-morrow ev- ening. We expect it to be a grand success. , The monthly meeting ot the U. F. o. and the lady members was held I‘ at the home or Mr and Mrs Wm Por. i ter on Friday evening last. A large crowd was present and a very social , hour or two was spent after the us- , ual routine business was transacted. Sec'y Tress. Mtuttstleld Leeson gavea " report ot the year's business which I showed a business transaction of $5, I 350 and a balance. on hand of about , 320. Mr and Mrs Earl Mead were " appointed to attend the annual Con. " vention ot the U. F. 0. in Toronto Inow in session. The “Varney Gas- _; ette,' a newsy paper lately sprung in. jto being and largely in the interest I' of the members was ably edited hy I Miss Florence Mcilvride and her able 1 star! of helpers for the past month, _ while Miss Margaret Watson will iyield the quiliy pen for the January imet-ting. Some seventy tive resolu- ', tions from the various Clubs through- [out Ontario, forwarded to the head (executive to come up for discussion: were gone over and delegate Earl) I Mead had a fairly good idea trom the ldiscussion. as to how he should vote won the various resolutions. 1, At the close of the business Mr. iJas. Watson gave a very able paper ;along the lines ot honest toll and _ hearty cooperation in making the 3 best out of life. A sumptuous lunch 5 was then served and music and ), games indulged in for a space or time. f The next monthly meeting will be , hold in January at the home of Mr. {and Mrs Samuel Koenig in Norman, by. Mr D. mum of Mt r6133}; is spending a few weeks with Mr Wm. Pollock. Our teacher. Miss Mary McBride, is holding a Xmas Entertainment in the schoolroom on Friday afternoon, before her leave for the holidays. On Friday last an enjoyable even- ing was spent at the home of Mr J. C. Queen when neighbors and friends appeared to enjoy themselves to the full extent. dancing and euchre play- ing. Mrs Wm Vollett. Sr. of Durham has returned to her home after a week's visit with her daughter, Mrs Wm. Nelson. Mr Robt. Wilson was engaged saw- ing wood for Mr Thos Wilson with his 331611598 on Monday last. Mr and Mrs Earl Mead attended the U. F. 0. Convention as delegates which was held In Toronto, the first of this week. Some ot the youth of this locality, spent a very pleasant evening at the home of Mr Jas. Henderson on Pri. day evening last. Another new arrival came to the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Atchison, a batty girl. Congratulations. We wish the worthy Editor. his able start ot newsy correspondents and the numerous readers of the 'Re. view,' a merry Christmas, and a ham " and prosperous New Year. The unusually severe snow storm on Sunday Inst prevented the dispen- sing of the Lord’s Supper in Knox Church. Nomanby. Only a. few ware present. The death occurred near White- church of Mr Geo Ross, second young» est brother ot Mr and Mrs no Ross. Holyrood (nee Flora Mellvride.) The deceased who was in his usual good health was suddenly stricken with paralysis and never regained con- sciousness. He was in his 62nd year, a prosperous farmer and highly re- spected. Mrs Norman Schenk though con- siderably improved, is still far from her usual good health and Just able to be up and moving about. Mrs John Thompson is spending a few days with her daughter Dinah, Mrs Allan Wise, in Bentinck. ALLAN’S CORNERS RLYTH’S CORNERS ORCHARD Hark. throughout Christendom Joy bells are ringing. "tte, mountain and valley. o'er land and o'er sea, [Sweet choral melodies pealing and l thrilling, j Echoes of ages from far Galilee. i Christmas is here, I Merry old Christmas, I Gift-bearing. Heart-toutline, Joy- , bringing Christmas, Day of grand memories, king of the year. - An outline ot what the Young Peo. ples' Clubs in Elora, Rockwood, Fer- gus and Arthur was given, and the hope expressed that the Circle might broaden out and form a similar or- ganization with the neighboring Clubs. Mr McLaren expressed his willingness to help it the Circle would take it up. One forceful statement made was that what young people in a. community need is not a Y. M. C. A. a skating rink, a Community Hall or an athletic field, bat a few leaders who are willing to tracrif1ee their time for the young people. While in Hol- stein Prof. McLaren was the guest of Rev. Mr. West. Law. Grammar, Salesmanship. Etc. Individual instruction assures rapid progress. Special course for farm. ers’ sons. MOUNT FOREST ONT. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewrit. ins, Arithmetic. Rapid Calculations, Spelling, Penmanship, Commercial Equip yourself for the opportunl ties of the future by enrolling fora course of Practical Business Train- ing in 'iii] M007? '0'“? g His address was tor the young peo- ple and was very helpful. He told what a power each individual had, often unknown even to the individual but only needing development. Mr. McLaren explained how the Circle might aid in developing these powers. viz: debates, sports, choral societies. public speaking contests, etc. Mr A. MeLaren, Professor of Rural Sociology, o. A. c., Guelph, visited Holstein for the third time and ad. dressed the Community Circle on Wednesday evening. Mr McLaren ex- pressed the pleasure he received on visiting here. Prof. h. McLaren in Holstein Winter Term Opens Jan. 5th Miss Jean McDonald of Mt Forest was a storm-stayed guest at the Meth, odlst Parsonage over Sunday. Do not forget the Methodist Sun- day School Concert on Monday next, Dee. 22nd, as it promises to be equal to any previous performance. It will be held in the Agricultural Hall, to commence at g p. m. A play entitled "Mr Hunter's Mistake" will be rend- ered with the. other interesting items of the program. Mrs McMnllen (nee Hattie. Myers) died last Friday, Dec. 12th, at her home in Toronto. The remains were brought here Monday, Dee. 15th, in- terment In Amos cemetery. The Ber. vice at the grave was conducted by Rev. Burnett. She leaves to mourn her husband, of Toronto, mother and brother Peter, near Dromore; Geo. Myers of Durham; Jas Meyers, Hol- stein. a brother in Collingwood and a sister in Toronto. Mr Nelson Irvine, an old Holstein boy, but now of Grenville, Sask. re- newed friends In Holstein the first of the week. Mrs Jno. Manary who has been in Toronto the past month, returned to her home Friday last, accompanied by her grandson, Mr Wilfrid Bunston of Toronto. "V Mr Koch motored to his home In Stratford on Saturday, but owing to the snow storm, was forced to leave his car at home and return by train. Mr Geo. Campbell, Arthur, visited his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Ttyy. Plngwall the iirst of the week. Mr Abbs attended the wedding ot his sister at Underwood Wednesday last. The tour patrons of the Egremont Creamery Co. sending the highest number of pounds butter fat between the dates Dee. Ist to 13th, are as follows : Wesley Holliday ............ 99.90 A. E. Irvin B'.............. 81.09 Wm. Tyndall .'............ 55.37.. Clinton Main '.............. 54.07 Rev. Rice of Ridgevllle, who was here last week, attending his sister’s funeral, returned to his home Tuesday morning. t LocAL no PERSOIALE} in very attractive costumes. Second Form offered 9. Dialogue "The Realis- tie Readers' Convention" and First Form played charades. The musical and literary numbers given by indiv- idual pupils displayed no small amount ot talent to be developed. Mr R. Sim, the chairman of the Board, and Mr Allan, spoke to the pupils in short addresses that were much an preciated by the school. The delic- ious candy provided by Third Form, added to the enjoyment of the after- noon. On Friday afternoon the trustees of S. S. No 3, with their wives, visited the Holstein Continuation School where the pupils gave a program that was enjoyed by all present. Mr J. Stevenson proved a capable chairman. The Third Form presented a little sketch entitled "The Bachelor’s Rev- erie" in which the girls were dressed The Adult Bible Clan of the Prea- byterlnn Church met for a social ev- ening " the home of Mr W. Aitken, on Thursday evening. After a plenu- ant time spent in music and games. the teacher, Mia: J. Christie, was Gift.'"'"' with a beautiful Teachers' Bib e. "M ERRY OLD CHRISTMAS” THE DURHAM REVIEW HOLSTEIN LEADER TORONTO A Timely Christmas Gift Every year a number of our sub scribers send the Review to distant friends as a Christmas Gift. it makes an inexpensive gift that your friends will appreciate every week during the year. The balance of the present year goes in with next gen-'- subscrip- tion to my who desire to part the I up“ new. We are sure every urban group on the line will be willing to Join hands with Hanover in this attempt for better service and We hope the C. P. R. authorities will give it the serious consideration necessary to produce action before long. Sometimes the Santa Claus with the most simple gifts arouses Just as much appreciation as the Santa Claus with the richest ones. A Timely Christmas Gift _ At present only one passenger train a day each way is provided, and suggestions are made that more freq- uent passenger service could be given by placing on the line gasoline or electric cars at no greater coat than the steam engine. Hanover Board of Trade are taking action to see If some better service cannot be secured on the C. P. R. branch running from Walkerton to Saugeen Junction. Kindly accept these chairs and other taken as a remembrance of the old folks at home. Hugh Lamont, Wm Reid, Arthur Ir- vine, Mrs Jno. Troup. BETTER C. P. R. SERVICE GREATLY DESIRED In church service you have always taken an active part and we feel as- sured of the truth of the words 'They that honor me, I will honor, saith the Lord.' We all Join ln wishing you and Mrs Croat and all the mem- bers of your household, peace and prosperity in Four new home and hope that you may be long spared to enjoy the sunset ot life in health and harmony with God and man. You have like some others given of your time and talents to our municl» pal welfare and we hope you will still find a place either on the Bridge or at the Helm of that suc- cessful sailing ship called 'Egremont.' In this work you were encouraged and supported by your amiable part- ner in life, by whose efforts in hor- ticulture. our Show room was like a garden of flowers and a bed of roses with their fragrance and foliage. As a farmer, you Mr Croat. have been a success and a benefactor to the Tp. of Egremont and surrounding country. You have earned a place and a name among the promoters of agriculture, giving much of your time and talent in support of our loc- al exhibitions, being President for the long term of 9 years. Address to Mr and Mrs Croat We, a few of your friends and neigh- bors, think it well to come and spend a few hours in social enjoyment with you and the members of your family before you leave the old farm with its broad acres, its spacious buildings and its charming lawn, bedecked as it is with ornamental trees, shrubs and tiowera which speak of your handiwork in their silent fragrance and beauty, even at this season of the year. Wishing all a Merry Christmas and many happy years to come, I remain, Your Friend, Mrs. W. M. Grout Dear Friends in sincere gratitude I wish to thank you for the very pretty gift you gave me last Monday evening. As I use it my thoughts will revert to the happy hours spent with you. I wish you continued and ever increasing happi- ness in your good work and pray that you will follow very closely the First Great Missionary, the Author and Finisher of our Faith. To the girls I extend loving greetings and wish to remind them that very soon they must take the places which the moth- ers occupy to-day. To worthily carry on the good work prepare. yourselves. Be diligent and earnest, do not ne- glect prayerful Bible study tor therein is Eternal Lite. Mrs Wm. Grout sent the following note of appreciation to be read at the Fairbairn W. M. S. December meeting. Fairbairn W. M. S. Dear Friends _ Rev. W. Rice left this morning for his home in Ridgevllle. Miss Ada Rice. Oshawa, and Mr and Mrs Hugh McLean, Tonawanda, N. Y., have al- so returned to their respective duties. J. D. Drimmie has recently instal- led a pneumatic water system in his home. An engine in the cellar sends it through the house and on to the barn. Mr Drimmie did the work himself. Mr A. Haas goes to Toronto to-day as delegate to the U. F. o. Convention two will also visit his sisters there. Some ot our young people attended the special services in the Baptist Church, Mt. Forest, and report inter, eating meetings. Saturday's and Sunday's storms and heavy anowtnll have left deep snow-in some places considerable drifts. The evergreen trees heavily laden with the dazzling whitqness are pictures of beauty worth seeing. Another great slaughter of the im accents is in progress these days pre- paratory tor the coming festive seas- on-the price of fowl ia not very satisfactory to the producers. Mr G. cinder has-been busy cutting Christmas Trees on the 6th Lot to ship to Toronto. Messrs H. Lamont and A. Aberdein have been hulling sweet clover for the farmers in this vicinity and have not tinitshed. YEOVIL Nousincireaautioa........ Deposits ......... ....... Letters of Mount-India. . ExceuofAs-ebovcu Balance. due by Bank. And Banking Caru- pendent; okewlure than in Canada. . . . . . Call and Short loans on Bonds, Debontlm andStocla 'm""."'--............. Dominion and Provincial Government Securi- Railway and other Ronda, Debenture. and Stock: ""'.....r....... ....r..r.. Canadian Municipal Securities and British, Foreign and Colonial Public Securities otherthan Canadian '"".'.'.......... Notes and cheque. of other Banks ...... United States and other foreign currencies. . Loan: and Discounts and other Awe... . . . . Bankl’remiau """'.".'.............. Liabilities to customers under letters of credit (uporconh-a) "'"............. Balance. due BANK OF MONTREAL Gold, Dominion Notes, and Silver Coin . . . . 8 94,996,723.“ Deposit with Central Gold Reserve . . . . . . . . "gtoo,ttott.tto n_|_____ L, I " . . - -- -, Assets and Liabilities Established over 100 your: LIABILITIES TO PUBLIC 'u'""".-.............. 42.3.2.7l311 uu of other Banks . . . . . . 30.772.635.33 d other foreign currencies. . 650,833.09 aunts and other And; . . . . 259,515,557.“ 31st October, 1924 Summary of '.'......... 11.003.562.70 ------ £49.95!!!“ ' 39.300.903.00 641327.425.“ I t 303.562.” 808.820." t",tita,s4o.tm 39.5 t 7.49639 9t .61 2,453.73 6.385.569.“ org, a m w a?" " Ot,' erl view " mark north helm but pin W How Many Could say Tr Mr Jae. McLarI). Van t " ther, good of th 0" St M Htttit Womb" Sets a New Record Different Success in Du In an ettort to new M Ittttt' I." Courier. given I Holid With the sanction and atr the Dominion Gov't, courier Raul Routes an: granted .'o Day as a holiday. Don’t loot that dun. - Refuse Weste Mom Sawing On Hill t Custom Sn Hemlock. tl Mom. Try It's a mm him-l the moth' yell rum 5018 Wt Ros VOL. XLVII. 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