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d Quist Closing Session of 1927 Conncil Mrs David Lamb entertained the Aberdeen Women‘s Institute last Friâ€" | day afternoon when 24 members were present and responded to the roll | eall. _ _A letter of thanks was read . from Mrs Dan MeLean for book reâ€" | ceived when ill. _ Mrs D. McQurriel wave an excellent report of Convenâ€" tion held in Toronto, being sent as | Jdelegate. A*splendid paper was givâ€" en by Miss Stella Lynn on "Witness | to God and Nature." One new men | ber was added to the roll. _ The Naâ€"| tlonal Anthem closed the meetiug. | The ladies spent a busy hour quilting , quilts, to be sent to the O. Sound | shelter. â€" Lunch was served by the | hostess and several of the ladk-s.; The first meeting in the New Year will be held on Jan. 20th, at the | home of Miss Sara McCormack atl * pm, when all ladies are eordlall,vl ter there. Communications were read | from the Sec‘y of the Canadian Fire Un Aerwriters‘ _ Association, requesting the attention of the Council in seeing that fire hall was heated and all fire appliances ready for the cold weathâ€" er, and from the City of London askâ€" ing assistance towards a $2,000,000 E‘ndowment Fund for Western Uni versity there. No action was taken The final Town Council meeting of the year was held on Thursday night but there was little business to tranâ€" sadt,. Reove Bell was absent in Torâ€" lnta owing to the illness of his sisâ€" invited in the latter. 9 A communication . was read from the 1 O. D. E.. asking free use of Hall by that Society in consideration of their work in building new stage and Rooring hall _ The Council deemed they could not make agreements for Councils away in the future but wranted free use for the year 1928. Accounts totalling $264.37 were preâ€" «ented by Finance Com. and passed, «lso $85 to F. W. Moon, balance of ball furnace contract. The Town Hall was again up for discussion. Electric heaters were recâ€" ommended for new dressing rooms, as there is no way of heating same and they are now required to dry phltor.A‘urdwfll;holebdltn- round pipes from furnace on first fioor, to prevent damage, Or collision with them. Tue Treasurer‘s Statement showed $27,142.87 paid in 1927 taxes, leaving $3196.62 outstanding. 1 wuF _ auck es as af thae nou Aberdeen Women‘s Institute they could not ma Councils away i wranted free use te Accounts totalling sented by Finance also $85 to F. W. ball furnace contri The late Ivan E. Moon of Owen Sound, who lost his life in the lake storms recently on the Steamer Lambton was a nephew of Mr F. W. Moon of town. His ship was wreckâ€" ed on Parisienne Island, about 30 miles west of the Soo, and with Manâ€" ley Baird of Colpoy‘s Bay, was furâ€" nished with life preservers, attemptâ€" ed to get to shore and secure hbelp for the imprisoned crew, They bave uot since been heard from and it is most probable they lost their lives in the storm. ) o0 4c dn rallinstsss qi t At the fArst meeting of the new Council in January, a new schedule of rates for rental of the Town Hall wilt be adopted. It is planned to double, or perbaps & little more than double, the low rates now existing. Owing to Monday being the Christâ€" mas holiday, Glenelg Township nomâ€" inations have been advanced to Friâ€" day, Dec. 23rd, at 12 noon : speakâ€" ing to commence at 1 p.m. at the Township Hall. All electors kindly take notice. Lost his life in the Storm Clenelg Nominations, Friday, Dec. 23 Rarely have the windows of the merchants in this town looked brighter and Christmasier than at present. Be sure to see them and if you step in and buy you will find the proprietors and their goods in Christâ€" mas mood and good value given. The annual ChMstmas Entertainâ€" ment of St Colum United Church, Priceville, will be h Friday evenâ€" ing, Dec. 23, at 8 p. The program will include "A Cana Fairy Tale" and choruses, drills anrecitations. Admission 35¢ and 15¢. Christmas Windows Cheer up, the days are getting longer. We have got well through winter, thanks to general mild weaâ€" ther. * Mr. Robt. Smith underwent an opâ€" eration for appendicitis at Durham Hospital Friday last. Living in close proximity to the hospital, as does Mr Smith, does not debar one from beâ€" ing a victim of this trouble. The son of Robert Johnston, Vickâ€" ®~s, was operated upon at Durham HMHospital Tuesday for a growth upon his knee by Dr. D. B. Jamieson. VYOL.L, NO 51 December 22ndâ€"the shortest day _ The marriage was solemnized in | Toronto on Dec. 14th, of Miss Iva | May Gerow, formerly of Trenton, | to Hon. Mr. Justice Wright, Toronto, of the Ontario Supreme Ccurt Bench, | formerly a prominent figure in public | affairs and a member of a wellâ€"known \ law firm in Owen Sound. He also . some years ago was Liberal candiâ€" date for South Grey for the Federali House but without success. The l bride and groom are spending their honeymoon in Atlantic City. The groom is a brother of Public School Inspector Robert Wright of Hanover and Prin. Wrigh® of Dundalk. $ January d to 6th, 1928 \_ The ministers of the town have | made arrangements for the services P as follows : MONDAY, Jan. 2nd, in the Presbyâ€" terian Church _ Address by Rev. Wm, Spencer on "Fellowship with God in Joy." TUESDAY, Jan. 3rd, in the Baptist Church. _ Address by Rev. H. S. Fiddes on "Fellowship with God in | love and family life." IWNESDAY. Jan. 4th, in Kuox _ Church. Address by a representaâ€" _ tive of the Bible Society. THURSDAY, Jan. 5th, in Queen St. Chureh. Address by Rev. E. Hayes on "Fellowship with God in Indusâ€" try." * Week of Prayer After supper the bride and groom motored to the home of Mr and Mrs. Bert Marscelles, Dornoch, where an enjoyable dance took place. Mr and Mrs Alired Orchard will reside in Guelph. Following the ceremony the bride and groom and attendants, motored to the home of the groom‘s father and mother, Mr and Mrs Wm Orchâ€" ard, where a dainty wedding supper was served. Church. Address by Rev. E. Hayes â€" While the ladies have not overâ€" CARD OF THANKS on "Fellowship with God in Indusâ€" worked this year, they have made a _ We wish to convey thanks to try." ! pice sum of money and after all exâ€" the friends at 1 for their FRIDAY, Jan. 6th, in the Anglican penses and grants are made, will kindness â€" and sympathy \ during the Church, _ Address by Rev. W. H. still have over $100 in the treasury. sickness and death of â€" brother, Smith on "Fellowship with God in Election of officers took place and George Shier. Signed Redemption." will be the same as last year, with, Brothers Sisters The services will begin each evenâ€" the exception of Vice President and . ing at 8 o‘clock and it is desire@ that Treasure;, who will be for 1928%,‘ * e en all our church people should keep Mrs. T. E. Brown and Mrs S. Mcluâ€" LOGS WANTED the week free CT other meetings and tyre, respectively. Mrs Jamieson is We will buy a amount of attend in such numbers as to fill all @gain President and Miss Alice M. maple, elm, and birch logs. the churshes. The offerings, as in Ramage, Sec‘y. % Apply at office or to former years, will be sent to the _A social time and refreshments Mr D. § Bible Society. closed the meeting. Durham Co. Ltd, The bride wore a gown of blue crepe de chene with silver slippers and stockings to match and carvied a boquet of Ophelia roses and ferns. She was attended by the groom‘s sisâ€" ter, Miss Lucy Orchard who wore a becoming frock of crepe de chene. Mr Raymond Neil of Gueiph, acted as groomsman. A pretty wedding was solemnized at 2.30, on Wednesday, Dec,."lith, at St. George‘s Church, Guelph, when the pastor, Rev. Mr Scovil, united in marriage Eva Olive, youngest daughâ€" ter of Mr. and Mrs Herbert Trafford, Glenelg, to Alfred Edward Orchard, son of William Orchard of Guelph. The "Skating Toâ€"night" signs were bung up last Saturday for the first this season and a fair crowd attended that evening. No music was availabâ€" le, the batteries being removed from the magnavox, but they were placed this week and the strains of ‘"Three (V‘elock in the morning‘ and some new records, are again heard thru the rink. Most of the Senior hockey team were out Monday nignt for their initial practice and loosened up a bit. Yank MceEachnie, a Junior lad, had a tryâ€"out in goal. Word was received last week from Mr H. A. Huater, Hon. President of Durham Hockey Club, that new sweaters for the players are now beâ€" ing finished and new stockings to match are already manufactured. All will be shipped here before the end of the year and if the boys can disâ€" play as much class in their play as in their outfts, they should be topâ€" notchers again this season. Mr Hunâ€" ter previously equipped the team and his continued interest and assistance are deeply appreciated by the boys, Rink Season Open Mr C. C. Middlebro, former barris ter here, but now resident in Owen Sound, has been apoointed city solicâ€" itor and assistant clerk of Owen Sound at a salary of $1000 per year. He is on duty mornings at the clerk‘s office. Mr C. 8. Cameron, former city solicitor, gives up the position. Again Outfitting Hockey Club Last week end the snow came down in good style and for the first time this season, good sleighing was assured. _ It bas not drifted muca cars are still in use. Christmas with out snow does not seem natural, so now enjoy it. New Assistant clerk and solicitor HYMENEAL ORCHARD â€" TRAFFORD WRIGHT â€" GEROW Che PQurhom Review. First Week of Year ?‘Amml Meeting of The Ladies‘ Aid Society of Knox Church held their annual meeting on Monday last in the lectdre room of the church with a fiir attendance of members. Mrs D. B. Jameison, president, _ conducted _ proceedings, and several matters of business perâ€" taining to the Society were put through with quick dispatch. It was unanimously decided that the Socioâ€" ty should send a Christma Gift to Rev and Mrs John Bell at Brookdale, Manitob@, as an expression of good wishes of their wedding last Augest. Accordingly a handsome silver platâ€" ter, well and tree pattern, was disâ€" patched to Brookdale and to reach the Manse in time for Christmas. law many years of continued happiâ€" ness in the sunset years of life, and brigntened by the love and devotion of their children. Many years ago Mr Laidlaw identiâ€" fied himself with the Salvation Army at a time when the Army was less popular than it is now and he still adheres to it. He is a supporter and worships regularly in Knox Church. He has a comfortable home and his friends will wish him and Mrs Laidâ€" For a good many years Mr Laidâ€" law has been a selling agent for a cement firm and this with the Police Magistracy fills up his time. In this latter office he has been successful, his decisions rarely being questioned. It may fairly be said that he "has been 2 terror to the evil doers and a praise to them that do well." | Monday last, 19th December, was . the fiftiewh anniversary of, the imarâ€" riage of our Police Magiftrate and his wite, who was Miss Wylie, dauzhâ€" ter of one of the business ‘men of ’ early Durbham. The years have dealt ! lightly with thent, both being in fair ‘ health, and shere and now we estend | to them congratulations and hope | they may see their diamond weddiag . under the same happy conditions. Mr and Mrs Laidlaw were blessed with a family of four boys and four girls, who are all ready to rise up and call them blessed. Later, if God wills it, a family reunion may be held, but at present the jubilee is recognized by letters breathing warâ€" mest devotion and counted more precious than even the golden gilts they send. The boys have been reâ€" markably successful : some of them in engineering, law practice, electâ€" rical work, etc., having distinguished themselves, In 1881 he went into business and continued in business for over 25 years, for a time running a branca store at Allan Park and made a success of it. _ He entered the Town Council in 1885, beginning a municipâ€" zl career which lasted till 1918, when he was appointed Police Magistrate, and has been since. He was returnâ€" ed as Mayor in 1890 and again in 1891. Served a second term as Mayor in 1900 and 1901, again in 1910â€"1911, and again in 1917â€"1918. No rosy path was his in these municipal conâ€" tests. He met defeat several times, roused opposition which sometimes was bitter, but came up smiling and was elected again. The happy couple started housâ€" keeping in Upper Town. Later they moved to the old Limin property, east of town (now T; Greenwood‘s), for ashort time and before 1878 was closed he had bought a cottage in lower town. Mr Laidlaw in those days was learning practical masonry with hmis father who was an expert. They built the schoolhouse No. 9, Glenelg, Geo Neil‘s house, some miles south of Varney, assisted at No. 13, Egremont, _ schoolhouse and other structures. When Durbham Public School was built, he was given supâ€" ervision of the work and the trustâ€" ees of that day honored him with a gold headed cane, which he yet proudly shows. The young couple of 1877 were married by the late Rev. Wm. Park, in Mt. Forest, he having to be there that day on Presbytery duty. No train then so the journey was made on wheels, an indication of a mild season. The marriage was duly conâ€" summated and bride and groom tooit train to Walkerton, their first stop on their honeymoon trip, being at the home of the bride‘s sister, Mrs. Hugh Wilson of that town. Mr. and Mrs Wm. Laidiaw Married Fifty Years. DURHAM, THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 1927 Knox Ladies‘ Aid With which is incorporared the Holstein Leader . mE OTY PRORCER MCV 215. U ciety held their final meeting of the | year to hear the report of the Domâ€" inion meeting, by Mrs (Dr.) Staples, of Hanover, President of Grey Presâ€" j byterial. The ladies of Queen Street ‘ Church . had been invited and also Dornoch W. M. S. They attended in goodly numbers to hear the fine reâ€" port Mrs Staples gave of the work of the United W.M.S. all over the Dominion, of the need of more schâ€" ools and homes, especially in the West among the foreign element. More money is also needed to cope with the religious necessities of the people. An enjoyable social hour was spent at the close. _ The ladies were much pleased when the Treagurer informed them that they had reached their alâ€" location, $300, for the nine months of I Just who will enter the field for the Council positions in Durham at | Monday‘s nominations is yet uncerâ€" tain, except for offices of Mayor and Reeve. Reeve Bell is again in the race and we have heard of no probâ€" able opponent. Mayor Murdock once had eyes on the reeve‘s chair, but ne I has stated he will not oppose the present reeve this year, who has made a satisfactory representative at ! County Council the past two years. The Mayor had mentioned giving up , his seat but has been induced and has | decided to run another year. Coun, | Oliver Hunter is also mentioned as a | candidate forâ€"the Mayoralty, but inâ€" | formed the Review he had not yet | decided to stand. _ The personnel of | the Council is uncertain, but we beâ€" | lieve the town could not do better | than save the expense of an election | and return the present Board unopâ€" ’posed. They have given reasonably | good service and tackled the renovaâ€" | tion of the Town Hall,â€"their biggest | undertaking of the year,â€"which oth | er Councils declined to take in han‘d. Up to date they have expended $1545 I on the Hall and the I. O. D. E. sevâ€" , eral hundreds more, _ While some i may criticize the Council for the outâ€" lay, the Review believes the great I majority of the ratepayers will agree , that it was money well spent, and ‘ that soon we will have a hall we are . not ashamed of, interiorally, instead of an eyesore. The I. 0. D. E. whose‘ offer of building the new stage and entrance, induced the Council to‘ commence the renovation, are as well to be commended for their share of the work, ‘having been reâ€" sponsible also for the new floor in ‘lower hall recently laid. We wish to convey r thanks to the friends at 7 for their kindness â€" and sympathy \ during the sickness and death of brother, George Shier. Signed the year. May be Acclamation in Darhaim Monday The car arrived in Durham from Hanover in early morning hours Satâ€" urday, being driven over by James Park and , and â€"left Saturâ€" day afterncon to be displayed in Mt. Forest. Mr Stanley of London, sales manager for Western Ontario, was also in attendance. _ We learn fifteen orders have been taken in Hanover for some model of the new car and several here. Among the particularly noticeable changes were the better shape and fine finish of the body, bumpers at front and rear, a much heavier engâ€" ine, a motor driven horn in front under the left headlight, wire wheels, four wheel brakes, a regular gear shift, a beautiful instrument board, and hydraulic shock absorbers. The old type of springs are retainâ€" ed and the gasoline tank remains under the cowl. The spark and throiâ€" tle levers are also similar but much improved in appearance. The model shown here was a Ford coupe and it is much improved in ap pearance, as well as being fully eâ€" quipped with all the accessories that go to make driving a pleasure. . To a certain extent, the air of secrecy which has proved to have such an advertising value, was maintained, for no demonstration was allowed and the engine could not be started. The new model of thne Ford car was on exhibition as advertised last Saturday morning and far well on inâ€" to the afternoon, and despite the stormy day, drew continuously an admiring crowd of spectators at the Smith Bros. garage. Last Thursday, Knox W. M. So ONTA CARD OF THANKS TORONTO ; Queen St. Sunday School Hold Good Concert A bright tho‘ lengthy Coristmas Entertainment was given by the 3 S of Queen 8t. United. Church Tuesday evening, the auditorium of the church being crowded to the doors. JPuipit and choir seats had been removed and the platform extended and it was crowded to the limits to contain tne hu? Sunday School in their chorus Reid and the late Henry Reid of Holstein, the marriage to take place quietly the latter part of Decembor, at Orangeville, Ont. singing. A rose drill by Miss Snell‘s class and hoop drill by 16 girls were two beautifully executed numbers and Mr and Mrs J. C. Mitchell, Millâ€" grove, announce the engugement of their daughter,‘ Ida May, to Mr Melâ€" vin G. Reid of Hamilton, son of Mrs. Browne, Priceville. The marriage will take place quietly in January. Mr and Mrs John Russell, Dundalk wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Margaret, R. N. to John G. Spence, only son of Mr, and Mrs George Sperice, Saskatoon. The marrlage will take place Doc. 28, 1927. Ont., announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Ruby Ethel, to Charles Wilfrid Browne of Picton, Intbah iob | LJ time for thegiving of presé;to;-l;iâ€";â€"o:â€"fit;l:-th-;n';’; Z:l:h: At Durham Hospital, on Monday, and gladden the hearts of children and their elders. Dec. 19th, to Mr and Mrs D. C. a mds j ButwherearelheChanudothumoâ€"the Tov®: :...d:u.‘:fi:.___ | toys, the useful things ? Brokenâ€"worn out«forgotten. ENGAGEMENTsS | Keep alive the spirit of your gift. Let it bring happiness and Mr and Mrs Wm. Smith, Dornoch, contentment from year to yearâ€"add a Royal Bank Savings Book Ont., announce the engagement of to your list of Christmas presents. their elder danchtar® Ruhe Euhal +. Mr Anthony Holmes and daughter Ada, are spending Christmas wita his daughter, Mrs Farr at Maple Hill Mrs Robertson and Mrs Lorne Robertson, Stratford, visited with Mrs E. L. Knight this week. Mr Martin Lauder of the Boston "Bruins," hockey team, is home for Christmas festivities. This holiday would not have been coming to him were it not that he is recuperating from his operation. He is not to use the hockey stick till the close of January but reports in Toronto where his team will be on Dec. 29th. Dr. G. M. Leeson, Vnrn;i':wl'et‘t last week to visit his brothers and sister in_ghlcag_o_a_md vicinity, Mr and Mrs John Bell of Sask., are visiting for the winter with the latter‘s mother, Mrs Jos. Patterson, Varney. Misses Bessie Smith, Kathleen Milne and Marjory Pickering, are University students home for the va cation from Toronto, while Messrs Royden Burnett, H. Mountain and Albert Kress and Miss Eula Burnett are home from Western, London. Dr and Mrs C. C. Ramage, Brusâ€" sels, and Messrs Arthur and Harold. of the Thornbury ‘Review. Herald‘, are holidaying at the parental home here for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Emest McGirr of Oshâ€" awa and Miss Chrissie of Campbellâ€" ford, are home for the holiday season ton St. East, leave Friday to spehd over Christmas with part of their family in Detroit. Misses Marion and Ruby Scarf ure srending the Christmas season in Toronto with their brother and other old friends. Mrs Letherdale and daughter, Miss Bertha, Toronto, are spending the Christmastide with daughter and sisâ€" ter, Mrs Walter Porter. Mr George Dunn, Toronto Univerâ€" sity, is spending the vacation with his grandparents, Wm and Mrs Laidâ€" law. Mr Will Buchan, Dunsville, was aâ€" warded a $5 prize in a window dresâ€" sing contest, put on by the Lux people. To be a prize winner at all in so many entrants is worth someâ€" thing. % Mr and Mrs Helmkay of Creemore and daughter Miss Dora, of North Bay Coliegiate staff, will spend over the holiday with daughter and sister, Mrs W. R. Alder. Mr Eddie Kearney of the Royal Bank staff, Walkerville, is on a two weeks‘ vacation with his mother hbere Dr and Mrs D. B. Jamieson and children are part of a family party in Kitchener for Christmas with Mrs J‘s father, Mr C. M. Bowman. . Mr. and Mrs Howard Bowman, O. Sound and Mr and Mrs Lord, Pittsburg, Pa., comprise the party. Mrs C. M. Bowman suffered a splintered wrist bone in Kitchener recently when she slipped on the icy steps of a church in that city. Miss Beulah Stoneouse returns to her parental home here today, Thursâ€" day for over Christmas. _ Miss Beuâ€" lah has just completed writing hew exams, qualifying for her ‘R. N/‘ o Registered Nurse degree from Torâ€" onto General Hospital â€" and we are pleased to be able to state she has been successful. Mr and Mrs Thos. MeGirr, Lambâ€" me, Priceville. The marriage will place quietly in January. _and Mrs John Russell, Dundalk to announce the engagement of daughter, Mary Margaret, R. N. hn G. Spence, only son of Mr,‘ Mrs George Sperice, Saskatoon. Dl;l.ll'l'llge will take place Dog. 7. and Mrs J. C. Mitchell, Millâ€" ue , announce the engugement of ~â€" Mr and Mrs James BORN To kind neighbors abd friends who assisted in taking off my crops and was well acted, and provided much in other waÂ¥s hbelping, during my {% mirth. The orchestra comprising Mrs.) ness, I wish express my deep ap Earl McDonald, Royden McDonald on| preciation and nkfulness. saxaphone and Arch. Clements on Wm. Curdt ukelele, was forced to give encores h each time. A pantomine ‘Silent yveiqueinonine oi Nght, Holy Night" was the closing number, It was depicted by 5 older Sa Ch £ * girls in beautiful motions, while this | y rlstw W| fine Christmas hymn was sung by Mri Wim Benson. Other numbers were a * brief address and notices by Rev. Mr! e“a Fiddes : choruses by school, by prl-. mary classes, by primary girls : exâ€" * ercises by p”m boys and by FA"! We hbave a special sale in i: mund Falconer‘s class, star chorus by . lines and sizes of these gooos Misses Smith and Kinnee‘s elasses ;| "N4 I Will pay you to come and chorus, with upturned feet only lhow-’ examine our complete stock. ing above curtain, by R. Padficld‘s We have many other Chrisr class ; and recitations by Geo. Hay| mas suggestions and have a spec and Geo. Prue. It was almost 10.45) js} sale in Hosiery and Lingeri» when the audience dispersed, well‘ pleased with the whole evening‘s perâ€"| Your Christmas Gift Problem |s formance. in c lovly . cucist Libcte c ceeue . 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