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pens h m " a larger quota or visitors than usual rnjoyed the various programs. Each pair of rooms was adorned with a ttttarty decorated Christmas Tree, from which mm were distributed. M of the teacher: was handsomely rem-bend by their pup"; Princi- pat Graham receiving a balsam) lather hound volume of Pele John-tor. ”out. mu McDonald a. my pine. ad such to " Thef amt-r. Mr [you Ind " wife, a larger quota of visitors than tttmat/school: recitation by Child“; onjoyod the various programs. 5.aeh';fiT1iettild .' a hymn Dantomine, "My pair of rooms “a adorned with aft-Hum Looks up to Thee," sung by ttttety decorated Christmas TreeOMr Benson and beauumny performed from which gifts were distributed/by Mines Margaret Lawrence, Juan. Each of the tench": was handsomely I in Holmes. Mary Metcalfe, May remembered by their pupils, Pruner Trnynor. Iva. Saunders and News pat om root-String a banana! Mervyn; a short talk by Mr. Peters, leather hound volume ot Pauline the closing hymn, "It came upon the John-tom’s will. Mm McDonald 't,'Midntettt Clear," and the ttenedier, lovely pine. sad Inch to all. Thejtlon. -tahor, Mr In" ad NI Vile. The 'White cm: have been for. - do. ”he. and timed tow to the Children’s slum, n We WM I"... Om Sound. The spirit of Christina pervaderN the Public School last Friday after- noon, when trom 2 to 4.30 p.m..pro. grams were given by the pupils in tour ot the rooms. The eight rooms' combined in pairs for their concerts. Prln. Gram“: and mu 8. McDon-; ald's. In“! Browning and A. Mc-i Dowd's. lune. Morton uni Me'. Eaten-“u, Mines Witthun and Sci»! an"; The entertainment provided” counting of solos. reeitntiontt.drms,;' Woo, etc. was the best yet and} When the Children Entertained Returning to Buffalo Saturday morning alter the luneral of their daughter and sister. Mrs W. R, Me. Gowan the previous day, Mr. Arch. Mekenaie hm! daughters, with Ms sou-mist Will leGow-n. (who motored " tar as Fergus back with, them) had a trip to he remembered.! So heavy wu the (ham:- to Ar. thur. that three than Will had to not teams to pull their car through the drifts an! on other occuhtu. had to tramp attend ot the ear or reverse and charge they! to mote headway.‘ " took three ham: to reach Mount> Forest. and two more to trot to Fer- gus. South or there. there wns little new and clear spinal". Will came home from Fergus by tram and [ routs It " moat strenuous car ex- perience. ii. A Shannon Car Trip for Christmas. and dtstrftmted pea. nuts among the youngsters " tt re. minder ot his visit. Santa Claus was More The arrlval at Santa Claus " the Variety Store on Saturday afternoon. was a momentous and Joyful occas- lon for the klddles. Nearly 200 of them were on hand to greet him; they swarmed around and left him in no doubt " to their appreciation of his visit. He could not remain very long here. but he received many messages as to what was required der mung gains! a beam " he: from the Boor. He was removing tb Jack htttte from the beam, when the mug on which he wu otamttmr,l broke. and he fell to the Boor. tttrut-l, in: on his feet.. He is sufferlng from' a sprained ankle which will mean? (mate him for a. few weeks. but it In ronunatn injuries were not more ‘ serious. 5 White in their burn but Sammy Guard Young. son or Mr um Mn Thor. Young. of town. climbed 1 tad Won 00“ "in. at William Exhibiting at wan-non Winter Mr held last week. Mr Ian. Picket: won Artet prize for his horse. in the carriage class out ot ' entries. Then Carriage Ind Roadster clones were grouped together for the champion- ship animal. and here in It entries, Jim was awarded ttmt honors. m, in deservedly proud of the diatinetion: attained. ( Dropped " Feet I - -.. --... 5“ itsva nu had on the world. The decision of the Church Iet.tti The music we. tn keeping with the ty Commission (011W the henna; occasion end showed results ot the at Waikemn of tho United Churchf'vork of seven! weeks. It Was great- and non _ concurring Presbyterians’ly appreciated by those who attend. reached town tut week. it is an! and aided greatly in acquiring" lengthy document or tether three the Christmas atmosphere. documents and leaves things in Dur. ham jun as they exist now. new! KNOX UMTEtt cman W. H. Smith will read the itetdtrsm, In the evening " this church the at morning service next Sunday. lmuaic wu in Cantata torm-"The World's RMMmar” -. -1 --, w, . Won Good Prizn at “kn-““- comings." CORN Aet The decision ot the Ct ty Communion [allow-1n. at Winona-n n! n..- n- The mm! Christm- concert Vmoy Church will be held this: on Christan: an. Dec. Mth, int ot on Chrhunu night is usual. pm "Mint, Molly" will be mm the young people an! other “all liven. Don't mm It; ”Hiking." DI]! : '0.er "___ _ a..." now over till hex-t aa". "you 11'."t'Atetota-, best with tor your Eryn. to to Dr. Meme. Mount Fore-t. Warning: All Men are hereby roman from an. my end]! a r will not he mien-Able. I Arch Thoma-M Mr 5'09": Cutie for Trot,. XLVIII. NO bred tuGiiir,i Atrtrty to W. a In. no" 'oiii, Huh McKinnon ' itt row-mug m. felt to the 'ioor. light“; QUEEN 8T. UNITED CHURCH t. He Is sunning from, The morning servlcé had about it Je which will ineaptr the spirit ot Christmas. Hymns and a few weeks, but it is anthems Were ot the Joyful yet wor- ries were not more shipful order and the mlnlsn-r mm. m all" It ' -"""%'%P%6, " his msuertryuon.e! "uonntr very and; q'nourtt - forl 'ett things in Dur. I exist new. Rev.’ read the tutdintrts In next Sunday. I Bttttd Wort t teatherton dun: Vllkutnn Wham. l . . "mm: m ._. .........., m lo'n. on 21fgt'.' mnowitliitiriii7,, I me Betuson's cod h , tut. He was in his Mat year, having‘ for the ensuing year: parties are hereby,) g "I a or been horn u Arman, numrr'es'hire,rPurter; Z. W. C. Pick In: my credit as I; A Merry Chm”, Scotland in 1846. ‘Darllng; J, J. r.. Grant F2"; f . He came to Canada with his tTiff,?",',',':,',',,;, 'AN.' J-A'. ‘0 . hammer: ‘.‘ and a eats. brothers and sisters I',','-,,',,',',?,)','.' :4 'J/ttpete st. 1 'orintrer and 3, p and of that rugged family ot 12 child- . . - c ra i ttn. 'n heifers, 2 years} famous and "HWY New Year ren, or which he Iraa the fiuiiiiii,1.,,. Fraur Smith here G. Firth, R.R. _"""""'-'-----.,,,,,,,,,,, only one sister now survives, Mrs.‘ Rev. J, Fraser tem " H. , . . . Clo-in of Cayuga. N. Y. and she is preacher and mlsslonar ton ot' “mum anuas llhnie m several years older than deceased. 11.0%,. to Dornoch. his I his subscription:5 The family spent two years in Ham. LIP? Bttt " in Knox Unit new”: very mild; tllmhes was Fae iiton, and in the {all of 1856 came to Sunday evening next, it tough snow tor; lot 5 con 4.. Gleneig and like the perlences and impressl I Good congregations were in “I...” custom or the time. tackled the bush: from his recent visit to ance at all the town churches Bun. and all the hardships ot pioneer life. allusion iielO of the ct "dtul"ra,t in day. The weather was all that could In 1865 deceased went to .tiiiii7C'll' He may be tie Char be desired The pasttorts or the Yttts the trade or his choice. blacksmith as a veteran missionary. Are. 24th, instead . . ' ins, at Lam-ville. near Milton, and in a worker there " years ht .3 usual. “unions bodies made reference of the! . ill be rtmeated binhriul time and preached tee-lei',' set out for himself in Lpperispeaka with Brat hand k d other number: i on dealing with the birthday of the rowh. Durham. near where the tl people and conditions. t. ‘Chrl-t and the ittthtenee that great! rtrty',?ttyystosri, on the corner o a .evant has. had ”- AV, --- .. -N_ ..\.u u: alu'l-Ill' fence gt all the town churches Bun. 't1,fl't'iut, any. The weather was att that could t. Mth, intend be desired. The pastors or the var- " and. The Sons bodies made reference of the be reputed 'll'Fti%",2'J time and preached serm- other numbers’onl death: with the birthday or the 10mm and the ittthtenee that great .0'”!' h-.. ku' - -. '", The program opened with thelumn "'Joy to the World" tolloweU bs a 'short prayer by Rev. J. E. Peters. ' The school scholars then sang ‘Hark. ‘1, the Herald Angels Sing,‘ and Mr W. " Glass. superlntentent. told the story i. of white gifts tor the ancient king.‘ 3 that has culminated in our day in I the altering of gifts at Christmas , time for some worthy object. Jasper [Greenwood followed with a recita- ." tion and the Misses Smith and Me. ' Crae rendered a duet very sweetly.! I The scripture lesson was read re-l l sponsively by the minister and the! , girls of Miss Snell’s class. Five-lit-' tle girls. iris Huxill. Beryl Faking-t ham. Edna E'lliott, Olivene Yirrs. andl Frances Hay stood by the manger and sang with appropriate gestures. Martin Luther's exquisite child’s _ hymn "Away in a Manger." Clara Traynor {allowed with a recitation. l .and then came the presentation.ot‘ 1 the White Gifts, when a representa- , Hive of each of the eleven classes .or the school, placed the class con-lg tribntion at the foot of the cross} orhile the orchestra played "Silent‘l Night, Holy Night." Mr. Peters! placed in the manger a white pack-v} Me, containing the cards signed by! members of the congregation a- l mounting to 81034. " their offering to the Maintenance and Extension Fund tor the purpose of the United Church or Canada " home and it. y broad. The further items on the prom were. a chorus by the U school: recitation by Christine TI Goodchild: a hymn pantomine, "My W II-A.L 1--‘_, __ _ -..-_ , aoe aunuay school was in c ‘of the evening service and church was '1iled to overiiowim was the evening for the pre: tion of "Whlte Guts for the li All the decorations were ot , the drapery of the platform, am stuns that were testooned an at the church. Prominent on the form were a white star, brightl; umlnated. a white cross and a , Hunger. autumn: Were of the joyful yet wor- shlpful order and the minister took for his subject “Stars that lead to Christ." Bi in the evening At this church the I music was in canton torm-"The World's Redeemer" and of an hour‘s ’duntion. The cantata was divided I';into sections. viz: previous to the I birth of Christ end succeeding His P‘hirth. Between these sections. Rev. MW. H. Smith gave a aeuonuble " dress on the birth or our Saviour, rmarking the strong contrast of the {only People who Were aware or the Baviour's birth-the three wise men ‘and the shepherds, and the millions "rho now know Him and revere Him. , The music of cantata was uniform in excellence and the many choral. duet and solo arrangements. prompt- (d n musical admirer in the audience , in giving, his verdict. as the "best 1 yet." Every seat in the church wasl‘ tilled. . The -,' To all our rude". 1 , mum:- ot every Und, correspondents and " [Publishers extend .... the Beatson's Sunday School w 52 at all the town churches Sun- The weather Ins all that could Hired. The pastors or the var- bodies made reference of the Mons were of white, the platform, and the festooned all around ttnent on the plat y star. brightly ill. cross and a white service and the to overflowing. n iiiht iliiittttliit , radars, which Includes every kind. advertisers, Ill und subscribers. the extend and reciprocate good will!“ for I the presenter for the King.' emems, prompt- In the audience et, as the "beat the church was in charge HIGH church the rorrtr-"The , an hour’s '35 divided )us to the _ ”Minx H‘s f Hons "on I I , was Fine i e in mama-IC ttrehea Bun. a II that could I or the var- y mice of the! g sehed germ-[T was or the that great; f, tid. . In hulnl. Al V ht atm2 once in these nupthls. are brother and sister respectively to Mr and Mrg'%ia' Schenk ot town. g A quiet wedding took Mace at the iUnited Church parsonage. Mlldmay, ‘Wednesday morning ot last week. when Miss Myrtle. third daughter ot Mr and Mrs R. H. Fortune ot Anon and one of the moat papal-r young ladies of that village, was united tn marriage to Mr. Indore V. Schenk. son or Exateeve and Mrs Andrew Schenk of Normanby. The cere- man)" {as conducted by Rev. Alex. McGowan. Mr and Mn Rah-“II: um " Married at Mildmay 11 1 ft, THE ANGELIC CHOIR .. .. Adams l. Choir: "Hark. Hark, what music tlllt, the sky" 2. Baritone solo with 1luartettuatr companiment: "There came three kings." l I. Contralto recltative: "And there, We“) Shepherds." ( l. Choir: 'Good Tidings or great Joy'; ;. Ladios' Quartet: 'Glory to God ini the Highest.' l i. Violin solo I, l Mixed Quartet: "Bethlehem" I . Soprano solo: "Mary's Manger. Song." 1 . Choir: "Night, all Nights Excel-i ling." I 0. Male Quartet: "All my heart this night ReJoieea". I 1. Ladies' Trio with tenor obligate: _ "Hark, Hark, my Soul" 1 2. Choir: "Hail to the Lord's Aer i minted." ' I, last to Durham cemetery, and t large number of friends paid theiasi tribute. Rev. W. H. Smith of Knox ‘l’nited Church, had charge of the services at home and graveside. The six pail bearers wre all Burn. ers. three grandsons being Archie of Dundalk: Mitchell. Detroit; William of Durham. The others were rela- tives: Hermie Burnett, Giennig; George and Royden, Durham. Deceased was Presby‘ linden and In his palmy stalwart Liberal. Gents in his mantis-r, and ot 'seientioutrness, he wan " highest rwspH-t by height friends. The funeral took place j Deceased won fame at his trade, and became noted for good work and} integrity ot character. He won 1st prize for horstrsshoeinsr, three times; in succession in the olden days when} such contests were common, He was 'given a Diploma by the promoters ot 'the Show. whicn. framed. adorns his son’s home, and is a valued heirloom. The son we have mentioned: the Ilahxhters are Mary, Mrs C Noble, ( vancouver; Esther. Mrs Harry Scott. 1 Hopeville. A daughter Janet died 30’: years ago. I ' -"'r ‘n ..._ uvllll‘l VI (e B. MaFarlane'n lot. When this hostelry was burned, he Buttered by [the tire also. I In 1869 he man-led Mina Barbara, 0mm. To them were born one Giil and three daughters. Some years? later they moved to Hopevme, where! tor nearly 50 years the best part of his life was spent. Mrs. Burnett, died about 6 years Mo and In 1923 he came back to Durhm with his son Wm., also a well known blacks- with. in Christmas Services After scarcely a week's illness, rp EM", tshut-tmr, suiting from pneumonia, the Well-Jan: Arch known Archie Burnett passed from; At a meet: this canth Deane, gt the home otl ter, No. 221, his son William, in town, on Fridaytthe following tart. He was in his mm m...- in...“ n- ..., TRINITY CHURCH Mr and Mrs- settenGiii Normmby. The groom " Presbyterian in re- his palmy days was a tl. Genlal and kindly ' and of robust con- he was always held In; by neighbors and old; H. Smith of Knox had charge of the and naveside. DURHAM, come visitor. but when it comes as a sudden shock and a few days prev- "eseutstsjii'i',i: to Christmas merry-making, it . Some years?” doubly hard. Such was the news Iopevilie, whore'to Mrs. Rabi. MacFarlane'on Thurs. he best part of‘day last, when word was received or; Mrs. (i?iit','tjiiii, death in Halifax of her ',ttit) N and in 1928 Mm Gilbert Stairs. The Monday irhm with his previous, Mrs MacFarlane had rte-l known blacks ceived from her a letter, in good haaith and on Wednesday, she pas t Jed away. It will be recalled Mrs. “a! hforgzgl’ I" s'y,e'.'e..y, M11t, Vera McDonald, spent I Sunday and a the last It', Knox Church Sunday School room 'was filled Tuesday night by children. C- parents and friends, when the Sun- _ day School scholars put on a most ‘tnjoyable program. For the train. " ing necessary. much credit is due ‘two of the Sonior S. S. girls. Misses‘ _, Ina Burnot and Bessie Smith, who, " took it in charge and prepared al :splendid play "Santa Claus and the gMagic Carprt." Marjory Noble as a! ‘girl who believed in Santa, Well. F (named the leading role, and Isabelj lJamleson, Isabel Henderson", Helen. "', Young and Evelyn Baird “for? girls (who Wei-o tired of Santa and pun-) 'rl, nod to supplant him by a princess, ‘Jlmmie Henderson _ possessed the} lmagic ‘carpet on which the tour {stood to obtain' their. wish, but the {substitutes who were' presented as princesses (taken by Jean Grant, Nor- man McIntyre and Ken Wilson) did not suit, and the rebellious four _ were glad to welcome old Suits (Geo ', Noble) who 'oppenred at the close. l Pretty features.“ the play were six Little tots, representing hiking dolls. I o sailor danee by Florence unbound I and A novel holly wreath drill by " [older girls in white. Prevlouo to t (ttte play were hummus recitation: I by the children. a song by In Me. Donald Ind lulu McLean and o h chorus "Jour old Santa Claus.” Two ti brief, timely ultimo». were given by a emu». Thou. Allan and Supt. John . Snell. The pastor, Rev. W. R. Smith 8 presided and "treehttended the dio- Cl mm ot coolly boxes had oranges St to e, the scholars at the close. 01 V_.‘..-....u.; "an umu. '“W‘ (honor to Dornoch. his early home, ‘n 1t",tiry we " In Knox l'nited Church on nine to Sunday evening next. giving his ex- ke the’periencos and impressions received e bush] from his recent visit to the various, " lite miasion fields, of the church in Pr: I ti,iinFC'l't". He may be described nowl :smith- an a veteran missionary. having been; and in a won-kw there " years ago, so heli lrfpperfspeaks with flrat hand knowledge ot,' me oldnmnnln "-4 __-_ .... - -- -vv'i T f f; T119 funeral of th late Mrs W. Rf I; McGowan (nee Edie McKenzie) lastl _!Friday, was largely attended, hen-I (pastor', Rev. W. H. Smith conducting), inn impressive service. Many Man-f {mm floral tributes surrounded the; [casket The pall bearers were Mes .5 are. P. Gagnon. W. McDonnell. Roy'; ILamb, Bryce Morlock. Frank M.eyrl (t'ttitlt and Peter Ramage, who laid" (the remains in the family plot inl, l rt..-c_, _ rv-wl- take part I ' The children or Trinity Sundayfnpxt Hum . School, tendered a. little surprise; between E ' party to one ot their number, Mas~fbom Jan. 1 F ter Clll’ford Readhead on Tuesday! - nltrht, at the Rectory. Clifford has . [for some years made his home ,'iil'St leat ‘hlg uncle and aunt, Rev. and Mrs.’ ’Whmlan, but on Saturday he leaves a for Wlnnlpeg where he will 353ml [join his father. Accordingly his With teal young friends met as T,eey.1s1A..,"s?e'iio%' istated, to do him honomby prespnt-l thern Leagu Hug him with a fountain pen, as a strenuous m little "ttood-bye" memento. Masters; ary. Durl Ned Burnet and Donald Knight read games at ht and pn‘sPnted the gift on behalf ol; Pt of Feb. the other scholarst Cliff was surely: m Dee. and . . ' . glvagueg they Burprised but managed to tind words towns and 1 of thanks for his friends. in)”. L, anti, J Young Mother Laid to Rest In the O.h With which is incorporated the Presentation at Rectory. a winter a few ye; MtsehrIane, when friends by her frie manner. THURSDAY. DECEMBER " 1925 ,,‘___ ....vvurugc UI people and conditions. Mn. R. Meearune Mourns Nelcc Death at any time is an unwri- came visitor. but when it comes as a sudden shock and a row mum mum 5U"! HI", hunter 1 1Rani Arch Officer: ' I Winners of First l At a meeting of Royal Arch Chan, ----- 'iter, No. 221. Durham. Tuesday night, {the following ottieers were elected I‘DTILngsxtglemengg 'tor the waning ya": I. P. Z., W. Sure”; held last vi“ I Hunter; Z. W. C. Pickering; H., ("[“lew'ed that To; Darling; J, J. R. Grant: B.E. T. M'lBoards should re lace McFadden; an. J. A. Magee; P. Il,'.,'.,',)?,',',' ot 'fad? M R.E Richardson; SS. T.Hend-or,., . , Cart. Greys, t.OD.E. receipts tt. I mounted to about 840 by Saturday's ,baking sale. The greater part ot , this 13 going back to the town In pro. (vidinsr Christmas Cheer for the am: we and Ken Wllson) did and the rebellious tour :0 Welcome old Santa (Geo IO appeared a! the close. raw years ago with Mrs. ' when she made many her friendly and tutatrle ONTARIO "ii7iEi'l'iir/'lrlt TORONTO l Henderson; Jas. Burt. H VI g". tow - may T I In W. It.i' "as J lastf tion 1,31,“- Jana, for the the}: ____ -. .vuuttlua [Heir um direct to the ‘Sun Timer at o. Sound. or. tt more convenient, they can leave them at Mevtew.ottiee and they will be promptly forward- ed. No matter how mall the con- Generous cl help along an. the lives of In: Refuse. can do Mfta direct to 1 Sound. or, it n "_-__'-.- wuv wall to help along this movement to lighten the lives of inmates or the Housed Refuge. can do so by remitting their gifts dined to the ‘Sun Timer at 0. Sound. or. tt more convenient, they Radio for the Home 6' Refuge _ Whoever tirttt conceived the idea For a ".mmtmity.etrort to supply the ‘inmates of the House or Refuge with two radio sets, had the true' Christ- mu spirit. The movement was in- augurated by the "8ttrt-Times" ot Wen Sound, on Monday last. tUtd, there should be and no doubt will _ a. hearty response. , 3 Jan 5 Jan, _ Jan 5 Jan, 1 Jan. I Jan. ; Jan. g Jan. 1 Jan. Jan. f Feb. Dee, Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. FINE , January I January 1 January January 3 January V January I January _) January Januar) January January 2:.Cr,"tt.vBttvrn of Section School rson. Fin two, the ammtlve won, trt. (last, the negative. the on Venture being that No. T, N K, as; the cup holders, and "tho donelArtemesia, runmrn-up, Were 01119.! tented by new clubs, Eben :1, on, Bunessan. -- uvynt) Ill , ary. Durham teams will pla: games at home in January and lat of Feb. while they an- away in Dee. and six in January. In Iona“... our-r - 'tt With teams in lntprmsdla A., Senior Northern and Jun them League, Durham will strenuous month of Imam-v l JUNIOR NORTHERN 29--Durham at .Chealey II-Durham at Hanover Ig-Hanover at Durham 28-Chetney at Hanover I-AJhetsrey at Durham ",“i. u. wul agueg they will meet tive different WM. and some lop-notch hockey By be anticipated. In the O. H. A, tteries, No. 11 group is split, three teams in etteh sec- m . ,,7. g, ""."vr.KM M-Hanover at Cheney M-Durham at Walkorton ?ir-Chetstey at Durham 27--Walkeiton at Chesley 29-Chetrley at Hanover 1--wtirton at Hanover _ -'_e_P__. autc “can Elrord Watters. Barrister bro of Durham was Judge. An ---- _ - - 3 CHRISTMIS SUGGESTION Hanov'er itVéixesley Both Finalists iastiiLr"""; Beaten in Debates "A't Section 5-- Llstowel at Palmerston 12--Nlmevston at Durham Iii-Durham at Listowal M--ustowe, at Durham 25--Palmerston at Listowel M-Durham at Palmerston "B" Semen , 5--Wiarton at Hanover l it-Hanover at Chesley i 1?--chetuey at Wiarton 15--Wiartdn at Chesley I 19--Chesiey at Hanover , 26---Hanovet. at Wiarton i r of Section A at Winner of 1 Feb. 5th, with return game‘ , or A on Feb. 8th. I Edge Hm, than" and Winners of First tr citizens who Related LCM!" M tiltritio, better inhuman. it Willi gym-ed Wgeklyrnt "tttt I you tn dance. To [mm m c, Rune: a ION. mm