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B. s. No. 9 Hold Xmu Program The closing exercises of 8.8. No. , Glenelg. were held Monday aftermn and which took the nature ot a Christ- mas concert. was Marietta. Park. teacher. had an attractive proxnm prepared. as well an the school took. ing equally ttttraetive with the seas: on's bright ttecorntidns, crowned by a Phristmas Tree with gifts from schol- ' 'r. . s im uennncx. unver In Vancouver um eontrihuted JI rul'alllm‘ iven 12mm". Clarence in Toronto. One brothel prompt" "rt eches T.""' g] t . . (John of Woodbridge and three sister payers of the Rettton. Messrs wh.) Mrs Robt Barclay and Mrs Jas Stew: Jacquw. Roht. McF'adden and John; art Owen Sound and iii Goodall, o McGirr. while Mr Geo. Hopkins TfjiiaiiLriai' will also mourn. disxuised as that prince of good tri Mr Campbell was a member of tm lows. "ttttt Claus. Miss Park receiv- , Baptist church. a cheery, genial frlem ed on the tree as a gift from thNand neighbor. and his removal vii scholars. an ivory do“. A bounb. make a up in the home lite of hi: voua Mnrh was served at the close by relatives. the mothers of the section who Were The funeral will take place on Fri- wen represented at this function. day at 1.30 p.m.. to Lawn cemetery. ar to scholar. Mr Wm. Weir. new, occupied the chair. ttttd disposed ot the program which consisted ot din. Dogma. songs and rocitatlons by the ttehohtrs. Mrs Geo. Common ahro Lam Week's Presbyterian Witness retards proceedings at Puslinch tor (‘riem a few weeks ago in which Major Hugh MacLean and Col. J. B. MacLean. both well known in Durham of old. ilxured prominently. It was here their father, Rev. Andrew Mar. Lean. labored tor many years. The congregation has of late been improv- in the grounds surrounding tho church and marked the completion by a banquet and the unveiling of a tablet in memory of Rev. Andrew Madman. The two distinguish" sons have taken a great interest in the im- provements. to which they had con- tributed. and were the chief speakers at the banquet. The "nuance of a good and useful lite still lingers in In: the church an a banquet tablet in Madman. Still Remembered How Many Could say This Mr Jas. McLany. Vancouver. form. erly ot Bentinch, in renewing for Ro. view. says: "We have had the Rt" view come to our home since the tlrst issue and would miss it wry much out how. We are glad to see the r ot them. tMr---qrttett the up. paid and the amusement t over-there was a balance two cents to the good. Roo Difterertt Success in Durham In an eftort to socurv 1 equipment. Shelbumn Hoe ther tmme Flume Western low! in New York Fear of the chicken plague prava lent in somr of the mid westerr, th Se Mail Couriers given a Holiday With the sanction and authority of the Dominion Gov't. couriers on the Rural Routes are granted New Years' Day as a holiday. Don't look for mail at ("annexation if VOL. XLVII. NO 52 {t a 413::pr FOR SALE al M " effort to securv funds tor Int, Bhelttttrno Hockey Club Euchre" in the Town Hall Those who attended had a no. but there wpren't enough it. " In R. w. MORRISON. Durham from Mr An Man. In part 1 very mild wit very mild winter to date, ttle snowfall. We had a ' crop in this part of the year and prices for all nod whlch helps out a Is 1923 crop did no more ponsos. We are all on. health this winter and new Westinghouse Radio nth Bron. garage. tle has of old friends man I correspondence. . a prosperous year ol Editors heartily recipro wishes. I June "AKRON hrs it com ned the house- at railroads will PBe. turkeys or with irupeetovs cars of poultry : markets. It] say . Exeellettt Due to fresh, and right tor " Short im [1808 wer" " handed of exactly Worl- 5 till (tone 11 than! McLeod W The late Donald Campbell In the pre-railroad days, deceased did considerable teaming from Dur, ham to Guelph, now an almost forgot- ten occupation. He conducted as well farming operations and was a man ot exceptional vigor and strength and a hard worker. Besides his wife and daughter al- ready mentioned there remain as chief mourners, three sons. Donald in N. Beullnck. Oliver in Vancouver and Clarence In Toronto. One brother John of Woodbridge and three sisters Mrs Robt Barclay and Mrs Jas Stew. art. Owen Sound and Mrs Goodall, of Woodbridge will also mourn. Mr Campbell was born about " years ago in Tiree, Scotland. and came to Canada with his parents when two years of age. They settled in Mariposa and in the 70's of last cen- tury we and him in Proton, having married a Miss Carradice, who sur- vives him. After a short time there a move was made to Glenelg, near Traverston. and trom there to Wol- beck in Bentinck. where the most and the best of his active lite was spent. Over 7 years ago, after 38 years in Mr Campbell was a member or the Baptist church, a cheery genial friend and neighbor. and his removal will matte a ttttp in the home life of his Very calmy and without pain or struggle Donald Campbell passed away at his home in Upper Town, on Tuesday, 23rd Dec., 1924, about 5 p. m. For several years he had not been in rugged health, but always moving around until a few weeks ago, when he was compelled to take to bed and gradually it was Been that tt weaken- ed heart was bringing the end near and that end came as above. Dvnttnck. they retired to Durham, where their only daughter Eme. Mrs Mills. established the well known lit- tle store. quarto"? and a number of choruses,) all of which were faithfully and skill fully interpreted. During the inter-l val a pleasing violin solo was rend, ered by Mr Geo. errs and a short ad. dress appropriate to the Christmas season was given by the pastor. The Cantata is to be repeated during the} service on Sunday night. l a splendid treat. Miss McCrae and her full choir were in splendid form --they aimed to please and they thor- oughly succeeded. The Cantata ren- dered was entitled "The Herald Ang- els" by Carrie B. Adams. The music was both spirited and sweet and was so varied that there was no monotony during the rendition. There were so- los for each ot the parts, a trio, quar- to-tte for the Iadles' voices, a male quartette and a number of choruses, all of which were faithfully and skil- fully Interpreted. During the inter- {The Christmas service in the Methodist Church on Sunday evening was entirely musical and the lataw 'rorttrretttttion that assembled in spite of the unpropitious weather. enjoyed Finger End. Blown Off Last Saturday Mr John Firth. Edge Hill, sum-red an unusual accident. when a cap which he was holding ttec tween thumb and first finger of his left hand exploded. blowing oft the top of both thumb and titurer, each below the first Joint. He was holding it over the stove cleaning it out and it is thought some tlame must have ignited it. Anyway it was quickly and simply done, and though the mishap was painful at the time, and will handicap him to some extent for life in the use of that hand, it might have resulted much more seriously. Dr's Bell and Jamieson dressed the injured digits. Christmas Mume Much Enjoyed plan for our lite, a task for each. "He made known His ways unto Moses, His acts unto the children or hum-l." How does He make known Hin ways and will unto men in mod- ern life? It's a big question and we would all like a satisfying shaver. Come next Sunday and bring a friend with you. The New Year suggests to us the unknown road, the untried way. We ask ourselves, "Are we on the right road t" Next Sunday We shall study "How God guides men." He has " plan tor our lite, a task for each. "He made known His ways unto Moses. His acts unto the children or Women's haiku Meet Jan. 2nd The first mo in ot'the Institutv for the year wi be held at the home ot Miss Annie Yir, on Friday, Jan. 2nd. 1925. A pa r win be given hy Mrs J. H. Harm on "Our Table China,, and there ill also be an “x- hibit of “Somethi that our grand- mothers wore." Mr C. C. Middlebro' has consented to ad ms the ladies on "What women ough to know about South Grvy Agricultural Society has been granted $307.00 as a. solace for the lack of good weather " our Fall Show. This wlll help the Diree. tors to meet engagements. Surely after 4 or 5 yuan; bad weather We may look tor a turn for the better in our weather fortune. COAT " SALE: I krat coat u tit om-r a used very lit le. Price sold by Jan. t. n. Bu Durham. 7% Wet Weather u,)d,d No one will aka a mistake in eal. ling on Mrs Jolt, Nichol to see her beautiful line ot visa embroidered handkerehirste, ale buttet scarfs of the same [law work! aship. COAT I: SALE '. Fur lined mus- hrat coat W131 out-r collar, size 40, usml vcry lit le. Price $5u. Must be iiiif)titt iii3tttliititi, tilttrijttit), Burnett and Co k ("I tltt'lt' ““001 "“"vws- _ . . '; Rt-turniiig home with a load of chop; Messrs Rm; McGowan, Lance and ‘ Thr. iintranm- MM“ tor highest m on his sleigh last Thursday night: Clarence McGirr, Frank Mcilraitli and isoutlt Grr'y awapdvd by m Jamitstm, about 6.45 p. m. Mr Frank Murdoc!i)karl Fisher were a cat-load ot' iiuiu l11ivt to " Murkdultx pupil this year', was run into by an auto from the on; hamites who attended the hockey ‘hut m" Public School Board's "waal‘posite direction. One of the horses' match in Owen Sound Friday night 'foy highest in Durham was won by tuivivvd the force of the impact and, last between London and Owtm Sound Christine Goodvhild. It was presem- suffered a broken jaw and other Juniors. Score 4---2 in favovofLondon 'r.d by principal J. A. Graham, who wounds, which necessitated it treiru/ ---_----- 'narrated the _,',",',?)':,',',",',',":, land zeal to shot that night. The accident occur. di . .obtain these coveted tTIt't a s ant stat- red on Main Street, in the south Fi/lil th S s E Hi the recipient had been a (lood- of the town, just opposite the bit: e 0 ist . . IttertaiImeItt lchild in studies as well as in name. 'sand pile of the Durham Stone and ---- "; The certificates to Form lil stuti- Sand Co. Noticing the car round the The annual Christmas entertain- ents were presented by Mr John Mor-' turn in the road ahead of him at al ment of the Methodist Sunday School 'rison, Chairman of the High School good speed, Frank pulled oft to tin-I wa sheid on Thursday night last. This 1Board. A neat opening address was right edge of road, until one ll,'",:',)' annual event always creates a Hum r idelivered by the chairman, Principal was off on the loose snow. Here the) ol 2xfitl',eJitt1/1,T1rs,t, the young font. jitobh of the po School, who spokelcar crashed into It horses, the driv-i JI a;(frigatthef:Ingreii’ttspfezoiiiSeziriggt: lot the standing and attainments orer, Mr Cecil Blyth not seeing the“ ly there was a large band of enter. (the school and asked the cooperation team and sleigh ahead of him, TI') tainers prepared to do their best and of the parents and students in mac-! ably owing to glare of street lights.l there was a full house of eager watch- !ing it in a position second to none in ; The impact reared one of the horses ers and "signers itiie province. 'to an upright position in front oii The program opened with a “wel- l Openin gand closing were two chor-idriver. smashed the neekyoke, broke) come" 80115 by a whole platform full fuses by the school "Up from Somer-;the windshield and damaged the rad-i or young singers. who ttIBO rendered (set" and "Bells or the Sea." A stat-giator of the car. Cecil states he was“i ot,r/,'/t"eutlg1.'""'ni,'Lut/1e2,e'y,2f Tely minupt dance was well given hyanot exceeding 20 or 25 miles an hour: come" song was a short “has bs ‘eighi senior girls who in quaint old at the time. Arthur McCabe, also of the chairman. Rev J. E. Peters, Then fashioned costumes. were the essencei Varney, was with him. Another followed a long list of miscellaneous Tot” dignity. They were Jean Letting-1 team was secured and Frank's horses numbers. There were solos by Olivene ihani. Margaret Anderson, Marjorie, led home but such were the sum-rt, Yirrs, May Miles, Gertrude Glass and Pickering, Marjorie Ritchie. Florenvp ings of the wounded animal. veterin-f Wilma Smith: recitations by Ross McCallum. Ina Burnett, Helen Fortl ary aid could not relieve it and it, Wilson and Edna Eiilott: t1P,/1"E I " 1 Thelma Wilson. More livelyi was tthot that evening. It was a var, uses entitled "Very little tots, and iurle ant t . . I "Littl Slee Head Doll "' tw the tit, l. . the Dutch dance trv':uable eight year old beast tor which, e " ' ' .and romping was . l l tie folk : two duets one bv Christtme. mist-t Junior girls-Norma Gatrnon/1'rank had refused $200 two yea"; and Frank iGiiiiihiii the other by tFIorImce McDonald, Crlenny F'irth,i"o. Ceeil honorably made ",.t,ttltidii'istCi; Goodchild and Ellen liar": (Janie Traynor, Ellen Hay. Eunieelment a counie days after. He is anal quartette in costume "Nobody t Moon and Lizzie Hind. As an “new"? experienced and not a. reckless driver, knows what the next "we will be" : they gave a spirited “Jingle Beils'“and regret that the mishap occurred. two dialogues "The Barber's shop" by dance. lie expressed for both parties concern- several boys and "How Nellie made I Specially trained for the occasion: ed. good," by I ngmber gt girls: a pat- ' rtotic number Canada . a monologue lwas" the Alabama Warblers,--eight ----_--- "Pred'q News” by Ada Metcalfe: a negro boys who rendered several d1: no“. r ending and tt solo on the born " Mr trey and other air. which eaptured t P- REID-in Durham, on Thursday, Deal Padtkeid: and a pantomine in which house. The tetttrott warblerts were 18th. to Mr and In Thou Reid, 1 the motion- were {mommy per- Bill vollett and George Lavelie and daughter. {tamed by . number ot PM!!! ladies. in the chorus Oscar Moon, John Dims- MARSHALL-m Egremont. on Tttear, white the hymn mu sung by Mr Ben- .noor, Bill Wilson, Hugh Thompson. day. Dee. 23rd. to Mr and Mrs Jag. Ion. IClarence Eli-loge and Erben Btorrer. Marshall, a. daughter. I Every Item was r_eMeredfrt 1 very gtrayed their characters with marked “5‘ ability and the several amusing Bit. r’luations which developed kept the 'y' C audience intensely interested and Elentertained. The plot is where Mr. F I Spriggins (Clarence Elvidge) an old 1. j Englishman. who prides himself on a 1smatteritut of French. displays the a , sign “lei on parle Francais" to attract t French boarders. Mrs Spriggins (Liz. l ze Fairnie) and their daughter Ange lina (Blanch Murdock) also favor the plan but they do not count upon the I i extra work developing up on the maid 'i:)ee, Maria (Florence Kress) who, Jrebels and resigns because of ovwrg iwork. Meanwhile two boarders harm “been accepted. Victor Dubois, a" ti Frenchman (John {lit-Donald) and, EMrs Major Rattan (Kathleen Milne», iwhose husband, Major Rattan (Eric!j I‘lark) had missed the train. Dubois, Imakes the pleasing discovery that) [Angelina with whom he had previous-) ly fallen in love. lives here. and gets her father very much rattled emleav-’ 'oring to understand his Frannh tong-l" lue. Major Rattan arrives and indig-I inantly accuses Spriggins or harboring) ihis wife. whom he learned had ar-f ’rived with the Frenchman. However: i all ends Well. when the Major and yr' lwife are reunited. Sprigglns gains a; (sorrirrlaw when Angelina accepts Du-l Miss Mary E. Benton gave an enter. taining reading. and Misses Marjorie Pickering and Bessie Smith, a well. rendered piano duett. John Dunsmoor was the Harry Lauder ot the night, singing "Roamin' in the Glontnin"', The Entrance Medal for highest in South Grey awarded by Dr Jamieson, Went to a Markdale pupil this year, but the Public School Board's medal for highest in Durham was won by Christine Goodchlld. It was present- ed by Principal J. A. Graham, who narrated the competition and zeal to obtain these coveted medals and stat- ed the recipient had been a Good. child in studies as well as in name. as a tangible token ot ability and ap- plication devoted to the best ends in their school careers. The play "lei Oui Parle Francais was one of the best enacted ever prr seated hero. The young actors pox trayed their characters with markm As at all previous Commeneernents, the Town Hall proved too small Fri- day night to comfortably seat all who desired to attend. For some weeks past the students of the High School. trained by the lady teachers of the staff, have been preparing choruses. dances, play, etc., and they presented an attractive program, varied to a considerable extent from former years. High School Co a no 1eoerf Drew Crowded House DURHAM THURSDAY DECEMBER M, 1924 With which is meurporated we Holstein Leader MARSHALL-ln Egremont, on Tues- day, Dec. 23rd, to Mr and Mrs Jas. Marshall, a daughter. MARRIED MeMULLEN--FERGUsoN- At Cey- Ion, Tuesday. Dec. 16th, Mr James L. McMullen to Mlss Margaret Ferguson. daughter of Mr and the late Mrs M. Ferguson. . The Hockey season opens here Bat- urday night, Dec. 27th, when Mount Forest’s fast Junior bunch will be here to battle the Durham boys. Mt Forvst are grouped with Hanover and the champion Owen Sound crew, and they have adopted as their mot- to,"at We win our group, We win the championship." Like Hanover, they feel they are right in Owen Suund's class, and are not afraid to claim their prowess. Durham is sure sur rounded by some speedy hockey arty ists, but are ready to match their strength, with any of them, witn bright prospects of success. 'Twill be a red! contest. here Saturday night --eome and witness it. E Checker Champion to visit Shelburne Pvnomm of Topics and the Speakers Monday, Jan. 5th, in the Anglican Ch. “Christ's claim to Universal Domin- ion." Rev. Jas. Taylor Tuesday, Jan. 6th in the Methodist Ch. "Christ's Supremacy." Rev. W. H. Smith. Wed., Jan. Tth, in the Presbyt'an Ch. . "Cbrist's Claim to our Serviov.” Rev. J. H. Whealnn. Thursday. Jan. g, in the Baptist Ch. "Christ's Claim on the Individual Lite." Rev. J. E. Peters. Friday, Jan. 9, in the Preshy'n Church Rev. s. G. Pinnock tT'prwtientintt the} Upper Canada Bible Socimy. Ho) will have lantern views on Nisrvrit,) The :wrviovs will begin at 8 o'clock' each owning and the offerings will, be for the Bible Society. ‘v THE ANNUAL WEEK OF PRAYER in splendid voice and gestures. Miss Katherine Lavelle had a busy even- ing, for as well as being a capable ac- companist she rendered a sweet solo. The school yell veeiterously given, closvd the program in nice time. about 10.30, instead or about midnight ms used to be. Tho School will realize $80 to too clear. Collision, Shot Miss; [iiiiiiijigii -----------. - won-2 ia0. My " "squint L72] lRitiNttrit i/i;il'i'i(i,)'ils Rev. W. W. Prudham. D. D., of Drayton and formerly of Durham, has received an invitation to the College Avenue Methodist Church, Wood. stock, subject to the approval at Hamilton Conference next June. Dr and Mrs D. B. Jamleson on Thursday night last, were host and hostess to a pleasant bridge party. Nine tables were in play and guests from Hanover were Mr and Mrs F. Roe and Mr and Mrs Huether. Miss Eula Burnett, Royden Burnett! and Albert Kress ol' the Western Ihr iversity, London and Martin Lauder! of London Collegiate. are home t'orl the Christmas vacation. Miss Flow- bel Nichol, 4th year, Toronto Univ- ersity, is also home for the season. Messrs Rex McGowan, Lance and1 Clarence McGirr. Frank Mcilraith and! Earl Fisher were a carioad of hula! hamltes who attended the hockey. match in Owen Sound Friday night[ last between London and Owen Sound ( Juniors. Score 4---2 in favor of London I The annual Christmas entertain- ment of the Methodist Sunday School wa sheld on Thursday night last. This annual event always creates a Hutu r of excitement amongst the young folk, and a great deal of interest is arous- ed among their parents : consequent- ly there was a large band of enter. tainers prepared to do their best and there was a full house of eager watclr ers and liatenera. Every item was rendered in a very pleasing manner and showed the pain- staking training of the committee of lady teachers who had the program in hand. Before sepnratlng. tho children of the Sunday School were given box. es of candy and nuts as a little token ot Christmas. " Mr and Mrs Thos. Lauder and child- tum, Hanover and Mr and Mrs Will Lauder, Welland, are spending Xmas with the parents of the two boys, Mr. and Mrs T. G. Lauder. Miss M. J. Lawrence, teacher at Wiarton, is spending the holidays at her home here. Mr and Mrs John Davis of Owen Sound, are visiting with friends and relatives In town. Dr. C. C. Haulage, Cookeville, and J. Harold Ramago, of the Thornbury 'Review-Herald' are at the parental home for Christmas. Mien“. Augusta McAlllster ot Kloeke, rem Ontario, is home for vacation. Misses Margaret McKenzie. Agnes Petty, Althea and Edith Grant, May MoClocklin, teachers of Toronto: Misses Edith, Alix and Mary Edge ol' Sault Ste Marie, St Catharines and St Thomas respectively: Chrissie McGlrr. Parry Sound : Ernest McGirr, ILA. Gait. and Miss Mary Bell of North Bay Normal School, are all at their respectlvv homes for the hol» ldny season. t j Mr Don. Graham is home from '. Sault Ste Marie to spend Xmas with , his parents. Mr and Mrs J. A. Graham. _ Mr Ernest MeGirr, ILA, went to I Toronto Monday to attend tho funeapl lot the lathey of Mr Sandy Grant, tt I college chum. Mrs Wm Nelson and twin children, Egremont, have been slsiting lwr parents, Mr and Mrs Wm Vollet. Miss Jessie \Vhittun of Hanovpr r., the new teacher engrtgrd by Durham Public School Board. to Join the prim- ary staff. commencing after the Nan Year, Mr and Mrs J. D. Roberts and daughter Reta of Holstein are spend. ing Christmas with Mr and Mrs Thus. Allan. Miss M. Angevine has Christmas with her t ugara. Mrs J. H. Moore left Tuesday to spenfovvr the holiday with Iriends an Mono Road. Mrs H. Love and lime daughter Margaret of Egremont are In town with Mr parents. Mr and Mrs J. Mc- Queen for Xmas and will be jolnvd on thut day hy Mr Low. Mr and Mrs E. D. McClocklin are spending ovvr the Christmastide in Toronto with thoir son and the for- mer's mother and brothers and site tors. a left to spend brother at Ni- it. s. McBETH (I: .e.'-'ubttr.eeta"F'r""etFt 6't."ftt""w"tt'.ty.6 5“? " ttt 'tos asaeseaea 525355333333 3"- Compliments oi the Season and a Prosperous I925 and Staff take (his opportunity of extending to our many cus- tomers and friends (he Season's Greetings." We {bank you for your part in making 1924 a succeséful business year. At this festive season of the we taLe this means of extending to our customers the MOORE McFADDEN, STAN QgcggmBAN K deuce during 1925. 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