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The W. M. S. of the Queen St. United Church met at the home of Mrs. Arthur MeClocklin on Thursâ€" day last with Mr; Moon in the chair. The opening exercises ol singing and prayer by, Mrs McCrae * were followâ€" ed by a Christmas Responsive Readâ€" ing, entitled "The Promise Fulfilied," interspersed by hymns bearing on the Birth of Christ. Reports were given by the heralds of the continued progress on the mission fields. "In Japan, Christian literature is being eagerly read by the students of the 1400 schools, with the full consent of the princiâ€" pals, where 10 years ago these schools were sedulously guarded aâ€" gaist all religious teaching. a In China, Mr. Geo. Davis of the Pocket Testament League is aiming to distribute 1,000,000 copies of Tes taments in that country. He has alâ€" ready formed prayer bands who have pledged themselves to carry a copy and read it daily and to get their personal friends to do so also. The two Indian hospitals, Rivers Inlet and Belia Bella, seventy miles apart in Northern B. Columbia, are reached now by the medical superinâ€" tendent by launch or aeroplane, who goes up one day and returns the next, enabliog him to call in at two izhhthouses and a cannery on the Way Qucen St. W. M. S. Meets The chaptes "Striving and _ Aspir eing â€" eagerly read by of the 1400 schools, consent of the princiâ€" 10 _ years ago â€" these sedulously guarded a: For the kindness and sympathy shown to us in our recent sore berâ€" eavement we beg to express our apâ€" preciation to many friends. With the memory of the loved one, now gone, is mingled the memory of kind words and kind deeds of sympathetâ€" ic friends. 5 ation" of "Building with India," was then taken up by four of the memâ€" I CARD OF THANKS W. R. McGowan Miss Laura MeKenzic Commercement Exercises a Successful Event The above annual reflector of High School life in Durham, was successfully tarried â€" through Friday night last. <The gathering was not as large as we have seen, but this was chiefly due to injudicious adâ€" vertising and not through any lack of interest on the part of pafents and friends. a As is customary, the program was a lengthy affair and it is important that it be under _ way by 8 p.m. to the dot. _ Principal Robb was chairâ€" man, but saw that his duties were light for the same good reasom. Two choruses by the Glee Club of the School were rendered in good spirit, "The Admiral‘s Breom" and "I pasâ€" sed by your Window." Mr Clarence Elvidge as accompanist, was at the piano. A piano solo by Miss Marjâ€" ory Pickering revealed considerable skill and the character dance "Sail or‘s Hornpipe" by Miss Jean Hardâ€" ing, brought forth a hearty encore. In sailor costume, she went through the movements of the hornpipe, to our knowledge, in good time. Miss Norma Gagnon sang a pleasing solo, and a humorous recitation was givâ€" en by Miss Mary Beaton. _ Harry Lauder wiill have to come to Durham to see his admirer â€" perform,â€"John Dunsmoor. lt'is doubtful if Harry would receive more applause than did John in his kilts . This ended the individual numbers of the program. There was a pretty folk dance exâ€" ecuted by eight girls, ‘If all the world were paper, and this also received much applause. Then there were two skits, "Fallen. Arch Two" and "The coon and the chink." The forâ€" mer had as characters, Edgar Clark and Clarence Elvidge and the latter Freeman â€" McFadden and Clarence Elvidge. It is a splendid thing to develop â€" platform _ ability but . we would advise our young friends (who have this ability) to devote their time to some play of an hisâ€" toric or patriotic nature and more in line with high school ideals. The big number of the evening was the play "The Persecuted Dutchâ€" man," of which Oscar Moon was the victim. Oscar could pass credentials for a Dutchman at any time in the acccent he suddenly acquired and the pitfalls, muddles and scraps, which he ran up against, were suflicâ€" ient to persecute any man, much less a Dutchman. The others charactâ€" ers io the play were Stewart and Norman Mcllraith, Edgar Clark, Seaâ€" man Havens, William Wilson, Marâ€" jory Ritchie, Myrtle Mortley, Elsie Willis. The whole affair was very amusing and at times the audience rocked with laughter. Between these numbers were sandâ€" wiched the presentation of certifiâ€" cates and medals. Dr. J.F. Grant, as Sec‘y of the School Board, preâ€" sented the Upper and Middle School certificates to the successful pupils. To the Upper School they went to Hazel Beaton, Lizzie Fairnie, Florâ€" ence Kress, Islay McKechnie, Kath leen McLean, Catharine Morrison, John McDonald, Wiliam Vollett. Middle Schoo : _ Margaret Anderâ€" son, Hazel Beaton, Ina Burnett, Walâ€" ter Dunbar, Clarence Elvidge, Lizzie Fairnie, Edmond Falconer, Helen Fortune, Reta (Glencross, Elsie Grant Martin Lauder, Catharine Lavelle, Jean Ledingham, Jean Herding, Geo. Hay, _ Wallace Hepburn, Florence Kress, Florence McCallum, John Mcâ€" Donald, _ Margaret McDonald, Violet MceDougall, Catharine McLean, Stewâ€" art Mellraith, Islay McKechnie, K. McLean, Campbell McLean, Kathâ€" leen McMillan, Kathlee:. Milne, Osâ€" car Mton, Catharine Morrison, Clarâ€" ence Noble, Marjorie Pickering, Gorâ€" don Riddell, Marjorie Ritchie, May Traynor, Bessie Smith, Alvin Snell, Wm. Voliett, Thelma Wilson. Hope you‘ve jumped ahead, Hope you‘ve had three meals a day And not been sick aâ€"bed. Hope you‘re smilin‘ broader Dr. Grant complimented the staff on the excellent showing made at the midâ€"summer exams. and attribuâ€" ted it in some measure to the secâ€" ond successive year of the same teaching staff, no breaks occurring to mar progress. Than you ever smiled before, Hope the world‘s been good to you We sure can‘t wish vou more ! Whatcha been a doin‘ lately, How you been aâ€"farin‘, Hope you‘ve been successsful For you bet your life we‘re carin‘, Hope you‘ve made a little mon, The evening was closed by rousing school yell given by scholars, and followed by the tionl Anthem. Mr C. Ramage presented scholarâ€" ships and medals to pupils receiving the highest marks from Forms I to Mr John Graham was called to the platform to present the Public Sch. Board Medal to the Durham pupil obtaining highest _marks writing at Durham, and this fell to Donald D. Smith, son of Rev. W. H Smith. Mr Graham expressed the fact that stuâ€" dents have left Durham Schools to later graduate in art, science, mediâ€" cine, etc., but no pupil of town, as far as he knew, entered for the minâ€" istry. He hoped this bright pupil would yet quaiify for such and eventâ€" ually obtain a "D. D." following his name, as now it preceded it. II and Forms II to III, also to the pupil having highest standing at Middle School. These pupils respecâ€" tively were Ernest Neaves, Fred l\'e’sey and Marjory Ritchie. " CHEERIO" the the Naâ€" ‘or as nations, we had but 1 day of | peace in the year and all the other days were days of opposition, of ill !wlll, or strife. We must make room | for tBe Prince of Peace, not only on | Christmas, but on all days. The joy 2'5'1' Christmas, _ merry Christmas, | should â€" perpetuate itself and would , do so if we sought by love to serve 1on9 another. To each and every reader we wish the peace of Christ lmas and the joy of Christmas. us c as <n c <m: <m< As we enter into joyous Christmas festivities, let us remember the deep religious significance of the day. It is the birth of our Saviour which we celebrate. â€" We think with wonder and awe of the mystery of the Inâ€" carnation. We recall the beautiful Christmas story and our hearts are filled with reverent admiration and adoring faith. Let us then, at this time, strive to spread abroad the spirit of peace and good will. Exâ€" tending to all heartiest Christmas greetings. Once again the Christmas season has come, reminding us of the "Babe of Bethlchem," the supreme expression of God‘s good will to manâ€" kind, which causes us to rejoice. Let us however, not forget that the Son of man came not to be minis tered unto but to minister and that it we would know the highest and best joys of Christmas, we must folâ€" low His example. We must show good will to others or we have not caught the Christmas spirit and shall lose the Christmas blessing. It is always more blessed to give than to receive and so in the spirit of the Christ, let us try by simple human kindness, love and sympathy to scatter sunshine, joy, gladness, and the measure in which we do that will be the measure of our own Christmas joy. May you all have a Merry Christmas. The old, old Christmas Messageâ€" "Glad tidings of great joy which shall be to all people" comes to us once more at this festive season. Truly the coming of the Christ child has given to the world much joy and happiness: If this message of universal peace and good wiil has not extended over the whole world nor had the influâ€" ence it should have had, even where it is best known, surely it is beâ€" cause we have failed to apply it properly, rather than through any fault of the message itself. For as always, man has his part to play in making effective God‘s message on earth. Let each of us then try to make this glad tidings part of our life, not only at Christmas, but at all times. and thus show our thankfuiness to God for His great gift of His Son by passing on this joy to others. Week of Prayer First Week of Year The ministers of the town have, made arrangements for the services; to be held as follows: MONDAY, JAN. 4â€"In Knox Church. IMlustrated address by Rev. W. E., Hassard, Sec‘y of the Bible Society | TUESDAY,JAN. 5 â€"In the Anglican| Church. Address on "Thanksgiving and Humiliation" by Rev.J.E.Peters| WED., JAN. 6â€"In Queen St. Church., Address on "Nations and their Ruâ€" lers" by Rev. J. H. Whealen. | THURS., JAN. 7.â€" In Knox Church.| Address on "The Church Universal"| by Rev. James Taylor. FRIDAY, JAN. $â€"In Baptist Church.‘ Address on "Missions" by Rev. B.; D. Armstrong. The services will begin each even-l ing at 8 o‘clock and it is desired that| all our church people should keep this week free of other meetings and attend in such numbers as to fill all the churches. The offerings, as in former years, will be sent to the Bible Society. Christmas . Greetings From Durkham Clergymen THE DURHAM REVIEW REV. B. D. ARMSTRONG REV. JAMES TAYLOR January 4th to 8th, 1926 REV .J. H. WHEALAN REV. J. E. PETERS REV. W. H. SMITH The Rocky School CHAMUU** "" tertainment was held in the school on Tueshay, when a goodly number of parents and friends listened to & pleasing program. A drill by . eight little girls, each dressed in gaily colored tissue paper dresses and caps WAas quite pretty. Misses. Catharine McLean and Corâ€" inne Lawrence contributed "I don‘t want to play in your yard" * very ac ceptably. Mr Thos. Turnbull was the ‘chairman of the evening and gave an interesting talk on the pionâ€" eer days of the Rocky school. A diaâ€" logue by the boys and one entitled, "Preparing for the new Minister®" were good numbers. _ A short play, recitations and _ solos each added their quota to the progran. Mr Robt Lawson with his violin solos was forced to respond to encores. A closing _ number by the school, in which each scholar represented an hour, and all combined to form A clock, was good. Little â€" Georgina Miller extended â€" the season‘s greetâ€" ings to all. After the singing of the National Anthem, Santa Claus arrivâ€" ed, much to the enjoyment of the children. Gifts were distributed from the handsome tree. The school was prettily decorated. Lunch was sery ed at the close. Mr Hamilton Allen disposed of his property last week to Mr W. Porter, of Knox, Normanby. MrAllen has purchased a house from the Furnitâ€" ure Factory Co. and will move to town in the near future. Mrs Chas. Petty spent last Wedâ€" nesday with Mrs Jas.. Petty, N. E. Normanby. The annual Christmas entertainment was held in Hutton Hill school on Tuesday p.m. Our teacher, Miss E. Petty deserves much credit for the interest she has shown to give the pupils such a training. Carman Rosâ€" borough of Sr IV class capably fctâ€" ed as chairman nd each pupil took a pagt in the program, which consisted of "‘choruses, â€" recitations, â€" drills and dialogues. After the program gifts were distributed from a Christmas tree and lunch was served. Miss Annie Smith visited last Wedâ€" nesday with Mrs Harry Caldwell, Miss Annie Smith visited last Wedâ€" nesday â€" with Mrs Harry Caldwell, Knox, Normanby. Messrs Wm. Petfy and Robt. Pickâ€" en have been under the Dr‘s care during the past week. We are glad to report both improving again. New seats have been put in our school which add much to the inter jor appearance. A number of this line attended the debate at the Rocky on Thursâ€" day night last. Here‘s wishing our Editor, staff and readers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. 5 Mr and Mrs Jack Caswell have moved from the Rocky to this line, with the former‘s brother, Mr Alvin Caswell. We welcome them as neighâ€" Mr and Mrs Fred Cuff spent Sun day with friends in Glenelg. soOUTH EAST BENTINCK Mr Wm. Grierson . of S. Bentinck spent a day recently with his bro ther, Robt. Grierson. Mother Nature scattered her feathâ€" ers a few hours ahead of the ladies around here. Quite a number were picking geese, ducks and chickens on Monday. The news that has been circulated about my wife in and around Durâ€" ham, has been absolutely false and no truth in it â€" Signed Mr and Mrs Geo. Gray of Durham, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jas. Heslip. Mrs Jas. Heslip spent an after noon last week with Mrs Jas. Ewen The school children have been preâ€" paring for a Christmas Tree to be held Tuesday afernoon and have inâ€" vited their parents and friends to an old time entertainment under the supâ€" ervision of the teacher, Mr Seibert. Attending auction sales are some men‘s hobby. _ Last week they were attending Mr_ Bauer‘s sale ; this week Mr Finnigan‘s is the drawing card. payers of.S.S. No. 1, Normanby, will be held in the schoolhouse on Wed., Dec. 30th, 1925, for the purpose of eonsidering the proposed Township School Board, to consider, if necesâ€" sary, drilling a well on the school premises, to elect a trustee, and all other business in connection with the school. _ Thos. Wallace, Secy.‘Treas. A few from this Jlocality took in the debate held at No. 7 school last Friday evening. Mr Bert and Miss Nettie Byers were the guests of Mr and Mrs W. Sim, Yeovil, Tuesday last . Those who are under the weather with a heavy cold the past few weeks are able to be out again. A merry Christmas to Editor and family, and all Review readers. The Annual Meeting of the rateâ€" NORTH BENTINCK NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC RATEPAYERS‘ MEETING HAMPDEN TORONTO Geo. W. Jones LATONA SCHOOL 8r IVâ€"Tom Melosh â€" 75, Walter Schafer 69, Colin Ray 62. Sr HIâ€" Francis â€" Melosh 70. Jr 11Iâ€"Freda Shafer 63. Sr IIâ€"Emma Shafer 86, Reta Melosh 85, Tom Bell 58. Primâ€" erâ€"Isabel Schafer, IvÂ¥ Melosh, Norâ€" man Bell, Elmer Brawn. Jessie B. Aitchison, Teacher December 15 Pursuant to adjournment, Council met on above date. Members all present. _ Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. Magwood â€" Grierson : That sheep claim of And. Meyers be paid, and claim of V. Scheurman be held over. â€"Carried. Turnbullâ€" Grierson: Thaat Robert Mighton be paid $2 damages to plow, while plowing winter road. Carried. Bailey â€" Turnbull : That taxes of Thos. Richards and Donald McGilliâ€" vray be struck off the Collector‘s roll. Magwood â€" Turnbull : That ace‘t of Suliivan, re work on townline, B. & S.., be returned and that they be forwarded an itemized â€" statement.â€" Carried. Griersonâ€" Magwood : That as elections are being held in houses in the township, we for each polling place. _ Car. Magwoodâ€" Grierson : That byJlaw No. 100 be read a third time and finâ€" ally passed. _ Carried. Turnbull â€"Magwood : That Treasâ€" urer be authorized to have all taxes collected before the 1st day of Janâ€" uary next. â€"Carried. Grierson â€" Turnbull : That acc‘ts and pay sheets as presented be paid: Peter Robinson, pay sheet ....175.03 John Weidendorf, do. ........ 9.27 Philip Schmidt, do. .......... 7.19 Peter Krarter, do .......,.».. 1.80 Robert Twamley, do. ........ 2.50 w. 3. Adiam, do. :.;.......,., A;.00 W. A. Patterson, do. ....:.... 5.48 John Purvis, do .......,...... ‘$./85 Robert McCaslin, do. ......... 2.02 Henry Metcalfe, do .......... 2.2%% John Hudson, do. ............ 11;62 David Chittick, do. .......... $4.3§ Ernest Monk, do. ............ 34.98 Ferd. Breutigam, do. ......... 9.37 Bhes. COULtS, 00. :.2 :sÂ¥ axas«s .93 W. J. McNaughtos, tile........ 39.90 Frank Schmitt, work Con. 10 1.13 A. C. MceDonald, school attenâ€" (ance ‘officer .. ... .. . / 0. > "a ol | comeâ€"out. orâ€" Business U SALE I fl J VC GHIISIIUAC â€" DaRIDE o Candy, Nuts Bed Spreads, Dresser Scarts, CHRISTMAS GIFTS Ladies‘ Silk and Wool Hose........ ..90 Gents‘ Silk and Wool Hose @.......... Men‘s Allâ€"Wool Cashmere Socks ... .... Men‘s Allâ€"Wool Worsted Socks ......... Children‘s Allâ€"Wool Ribbed Hose, Special Little Daisy and Little Darling Hose.... Always On Hand. New Fruits, Fresh Peels your Christmas Baking, ard a nice assortmant Middaugh House Block A Full Stock of Fresh Groceries HOSIERY â€"â€"Always a Welcome Gift SCHOOL REPORTS Bentinck Council and Window Curtains at greatly reduced prices. Still a large Stock of SHOES and Cosy Slippers to choose from, at cut prices . We have still Wonderful Bargains in All Accounts still unpaid must be settled THE VARIETY STORE ]] for Father, Mother, Sister Brother and Sweethearts WM. BRIGHANM whereâ€" schoolâ€" pay $5 5.48 8.37 2.02 2.22 11.62 34.36 34 .98 1.50 Pr. J. L. Smith, attending provincial convention .....â€" J. H. Chittick, expense Judges‘ Revision of Voters‘ Liht .... Jos. Rhody, wire fence........ Herb. Mopkins, wire fence ... T. H. Lawrence, ins. sheep .. Treas., interest on loans ..... Chesley Enterprise, ady‘t ... . Hy. Patterson, inspec. fence.. D. McLean, inspec. fence . H. R. Riddell, inspec. fence Co. Treas,. county levy.... Bank of Montreal, debs:.. w.G. Hastie, salary ..... "(:Bfinvéu adjourned. Nomination 1 o‘clock Moeday, Dec. 28. J. H. Chittick, Clerk To our numerous Custom: ers and Friends, we extend our Best Wishes for a very and _ Oranges Merry Christmas ; DURHAM MACHINE SHOP For Public accommodation Good outfits, good service. General Repairing Done. Machinery & Radios for Saile. Dress and Work Shirts Horse Livery ied Horse Clippers Sharpened 90c pair, 2 pair for $1.75 DEC. 24, 1925 SKATES SHARPENED Saws Gummed. F, W. MOON, Machinist F. W. & OSCAR Moon Apply at Smocks, Pants and Overalls . ts, Fresh Peels for nice assortment of DURKH AM 12740 1086 87 90 00 50 00 o0 Oi() 96 O( )0 y( al Christmas Services Sunday C: in St. Columba Church > Christma 8t. Columt ville on Su MeCormac} both servic m. Subje Sp» given Anth hn ns onl o e dfe lehe hy e eiied}s Cl elly Te die Pn ceddealec} Du the n tionat It subs mirt A q lere beha Soun man long Briti on -‘.i%b..v.\_‘v, *p,, En .. te . to . to . t . th MD IPI0IGi@iDiPDiPiD@ib@1e m Ar tw h Sub Bethl l y Custol Best Quality of [ T H E DEC.*24 THE PEOPL n «tiis ~ Ch 192. rice betore yG Mc IMC ont