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Ce How do you like the weather Octâ€" cber is serving up to us * Knox Church, Normanby, is holdâ€" ing their S. S. Entertainment on Thursday evening. Oct. 25. Good program will be given eonsisting of drills, dialogues, etc. Lunch served. Admission 25¢. The Women‘s Institute will meet at the home of Mrs Arthur MeDonald on Thursday, Nov. 1st. Addresses will be given by Mrs Fiddes and Miss Margaret Smith. . Roll calll : ‘Don‘ts for a sick room.‘ All memâ€" bers are kindly urged to be present. Visitors cordilally invited. The annual Anglican Fow! Supper| The A. O. T. S. Class and the clasâ€". will be held in November, after ses of Miss Ethel Greenwood and Mr which a play will be presented. Geo Yirrs, in the Queen St. Chureh | Watch for date. | Sunday School, are uniting in enterâ€"| 1 es i Lo t on ies sb is Anniversary Services in the North Glenelg Baptist Church will be held, on Oct 28th and 29th, Sunday afterâ€"‘ noon and evening. Monday evening an illustrated lecture with 150 slides ; on the Baptist World‘s Alliance and | a tour through 11 countries of Eurâ€"| ope, by Rev. C. J. Cameron B. A. of Toroato, will be given. Meaford wants @rain Elevater Meaford Town â€" Council held a special meeting to consideran agreeâ€" ment with Harry Price, Toronto, for the erection of a new 1.000,000 bushâ€" el modern elevator to be completed by Sept. 1929. Financial and railâ€" way men have approved the project and the council decided to submit a bylaw to the ratepayers Nov. 26th. Flat to Rent: Above the former Post Office. Possession given Nov. ist. Apply to Mrs W. Calder, While many Ontario towns may have Town Clerks longer in the serâ€" vice than the years held in that poâ€" sition by Clerk Vollett, we feel safe in stating that no town has as old an official _ Today, Wednesday, W. B. Vollétt celebrates his 86th birthâ€" His 86th Birthday VYOL. LI, NO 43 day and has still got a good grasp on ed to aLlCNnd. life. May the remaining years bel oo n lt x kind to him. » Al LAN‘S CORNERS Mi‘tary Bridge in Town Hall oo ces watdi Canadian Greys Chapter, I O. D.!‘ On Sunday, Rev. Allison, Hanover, E., held one of their popu{ar mlll-‘ was special speaker at St Paul‘s : tary bridge parties in the Town Hall| monday Chicken special feature. en Tuesday evening, when thirly! ue one tables were in play. Preparation | was made for fifty tables, but due to. The Thanksgiving services on Sur inclement weather and much sickâ€" day . were & dectaed ‘success. Th s f, church was well filled both afternco ness in town and country, they were and evening, and the services hel not all required. For a couple of , ie by Rev. Allison of Hanover, _ ver hours the battle of the flags was enâ€" , P much â€" appreciated. The â€" followin joyed and at the close lunch was $ k Monday evening a fowl supper Wa served, followed by a short dance. i in the basement of the chure \Urs Gibson of Paisley, Messrs Clarâ€" gv;an 1th eh the weather was W ence McGirr and Jas Duffield held z‘m( abl;ou: 14 : crowd assemble, the greatest number of flags at close avorkDits rg of play and each received a deck of where th.ey enjoyed a bounteous s;“ nlaving cards. About $45 was taken per. ‘This Was followed by a varie aummmamme with THev. E. Hayes : playing cards. in at the door Presentation at Rectory g A pleasant evening . was ‘on‘ at the Rectory on Friday night last, when Nr. and Mrs, Joe Crutchley were the raison detre of an evening with the officials and friends of Trinâ€" ity Church. In passing we may state also, that he is the first Warden of this church to be married while in office. _ Accordingly an occasion was made of it by presenting the young couple with two handsome wicker chairs with upholstered . seats. Mr. Herb. Cross read an address to the honored couple while Mrs Irwin and Mrs Moorhead presented the chairs. The â€" groom . appreciatively replied. Rev. Mr Hayes, rector, in an introâ€" ductory manner, spoke a few words and the remainder of the evening was given over to music and social intercourse and an informal â€" dance, Refreshments were served during the evening. Presbyterian W. M. S. The October meeting of the w. M.] S. of the Presbyterian Church, was| held at the Manse, on Friday, 19th inst. Mrs Derby, President, presidâ€"| ed and the meeting was opened with singing and devotional _ exercises.| Mrs F. McPherson read the seripâ€" ture lesson from 2nd chapter of Phil. After the various business items were disposed of, the members ree sponded to the roll call with a verse on God‘s love to us. Several ladies led in prayer. . Mrs G. McKechnie gave anm interesting reading on the Gwalior Mission and the great work done by the late Dr Wilkie. Mrs J. McFayden had the topic and gave a splendid paper on "The SchoolHomes in Vegreville, Canora and Prince Alâ€" bert. The meeting closed with singâ€" ing and the Lord‘s Prayer in unison, Mrs (Rev. )Armstrong served a dainty lunch a enjoyed by all. CReena it C CCC Our W. M. S. held their Thankofâ€" fering meeting. on Sunday, Oct Tth, when Mrs (Rev.) Ledingham, Harâ€" riston, gave an inspiring address on fisction work which was enjoyed by iluflon work which was enjoyed DJ all A liberal collection was received. al. _ Today, Wednesday, W. tt celebrates his 86th birthâ€" has still got a good grasp on May the remaining years be OPICS â€" and a social hour was 10r uo & A4GbAAMGgya n mmege j «> > bumps and All up the holes on Garâ€" afraxa Street in the business section | of the town. The town pays operaâ€" | ting expenses only, which is an ap | preciated favor from the Prov‘l auâ€" ‘ thorities. Front street is now much smoother, but with so much rain recently, the removal of mud, etc, off the sides has been delayed. Abordeen Women‘s Institute | The Aberdeen Branch of the Womâ€" en‘s Institute met at the home of | Mrs Hugh McDonald on Oct. 19th, ivltb an attehdance of 23. After the | opening ode, Mrs Dan McLean read | the scripture lesson from Psalim 16, ifollowed by the Lord‘s Prayer in unâ€" ison. After reports given and businâ€" ess transacted, Mrs David Lamb | gave an interesttng talk on ‘Scotâ€" land.‘ Mrs Jas Ewen gave a reading | entitled "How the bachelor baked | bread", also a reading by Miss Ada ‘Chapman entitled "A Terrible Mixrâ€" | up." Mrs Wm Noble demonstrated on the making of flowers. It was decided at this meeting to pack a | Sunday School, are uniting in enter-. taining the Zion young people to a | social evening this Thursday in the ; Church. The visiting young peopltz»i provide the program and the local classes the contests and eats, whlch’ ;hyc;r iudoék this week secured the use of the Prov‘l Good Roads scarifier to remove some of the will be of a Halloween nature. A fire escape is being pIiaceo OH the south side of the Town Hall in Harriston, making it one of* the most uptogate and safest halls north of Guelph. _ The hall has an Al1 liâ€" cense, whch allows for the holding of all kinds of shows and entertainâ€" ments. j Main Street Improved The Thanksgiving services on Sunâ€"| day were a decided success. The church was well filled both afternoon‘ and evening, and the services held by Rev. Allison of Hanover, very much â€" appreciated. The following Monday evening a fowl supper was given in the basement of the church and although the weather was unâ€" favorable, a large crowd assembled, where they enjoyed a bounteous supâ€" per. This was followed by a varied programme, with Rev. E. Hayes as chairman, Every number was enâ€" joyed. â€" Following is the programme: Chairman‘s address, anthem by the choir; solos by Mr Allan Bell, Miss Margaret Lawrence, Mrs‘ Mark Wilâ€" son, Duet by Misses Lennox : Misses Alma Kress and Marjory Noble. A humorous address by Rev. Purnell of Dromore was given, also readings by Miss Ruby Morrison, Miss Violet Mervyn : recitations by Jimmie and Norma Ferguson, John Matthews: inâ€" strumental on violin and â€" autoharp by Messrs Ross Rife and â€"Carman Queen. The program was brought to a close with the National Anthâ€" The receipts of Sunday and Monâ€" day amounted to $113.00. The conâ€" gregation of St Pauls are very grateâ€" ful to those who rendered assistâ€" ance in any way. + Mr and Mrs Frank Watkins of Toâ€" ronto, spent a few days recently at the home of Mr Ben Woods Sr. Sorry to hear that Mr George Polâ€" lock, who went to Toronto a month ago, is not in very good health. Miss Elsie McLaughlin of Durham is visiting at present with her sister Mrs Walter Ferguson. Mr and Mrs Elsmere Rawn visited on Sunday at the home of Mr James Johnson. Mr and Mrs Steeves of Toronto. acâ€" companied by Mrs Robert Lewis, visâ€" ited Sunday at the bome of J. C. Queen and attended the Thanksgiving service at St. Paul‘s church. "i)vti;tera'cher. Miss Reta Barbour, is rather indisposed at present, which means a few holidays for tpe pupils, Mr and Mrs R. J. Arnili of Holstein spent Sunday at the home of Mr Milâ€" ford Matthews and attended the anniâ€" versary services. 'M-rfi 'and Mrs Arthur Lee of Zion, attended tpe anniversary services on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arthur McNally 0f Traverston, attended the anniversary services. Mrs McNally still holds a very friendly feeling for the old home church. and is always a very welâ€" The GQuthQat zfim.mnowhcotmdum there is also & prowvner. Idea Mrs Arthur McNally of is being placed on Since about the close of June 1927, when the business and all machinery and supplies were removed to Lisâ€" towel, the building has remained empty, and what should cause the conflagration at $ o‘clock in the morning, is yet and will likely reâ€" main a mystery. Clark Metals Factory Went up in Smoke Durham‘s second large fire within two months, took place early Wedâ€" nesday morning, when the Clark Metals Factory on Bruce St., now owned by the Bassick Co., was comâ€" pletely Aestroyed. It was nearly three o‘clock when Night Watchman E. Ashley of the C N. R. engine house nearby, saw hydro lights suddenly go off, and looking out, he noticed fire in the south western corner of the factory. He sounded the engine whistle as an alarm, and meanwhile Mrs J. H. Moore on Bruce St. having also seen the flames, ran to W. Clark‘s nearby and had them get Central to sound the Furniture Co, town fire alarm. By the time the fire brigade were roused and had the engine ready, with steam up, the building was doomed. However the brigade did good work in saving nearby residenâ€" ces, the two McDonald homes just east across the street, being in greatâ€" est danger. The factory was about 100 x 80 feet with an L, one storey only. It was built of cement blocks and frame covered with tin, and for a time, a fierce blaze prevailed. The structure is now a total wreck, only north and west walls of cement remaining. Euehre avnd Dance at Opening of Hospitai Wing for it. The Red Cross Society have planâ€" ned to hold a euchre and dance nex“‘ Tuesday evening in the new addition at Durham Hospital, now being comâ€". pleted : at the same time giving the public an opportunity to inspect this new plant. The euchre will be downstairs at 8.30 sharp, followed by dance upstairs and all are corâ€" dially welcome to either or both, Admission is $1.00 a couple, extra laâ€" dy 50c. The Bluâ€"bell orchestra will provide music. As the proceeds are entirely for the building fund, a large turn out from both town and country is looked for. \ The homestead of the late Archiâ€" ‘ bald S. Hunter, on Upper Durham \ Road, was a beautiful retreat for \ many ladies on Thursday afternoon Ila.st. On this day under the ausâ€" | pices of the Ladies‘ Aid Society of |\ Knox United Church, Miss Margaret L. Hunter entertained at a musicale and tea. The last of the season‘s | bloom from the gardens surrounding the home was culled and made a Elovely setting in living and diningâ€" irooms. Miss Hunter was assisted ;hy the President of Society, Mrs D. B. Jamieson and Mrs Kearney in reâ€" | ceiving the guests and in the diningâ€" Ladies Aid Tea Has Beautiful Floral Seiting room, Mrs John Aldred presided ovâ€" er the teaâ€"cups at a prettily decoraâ€" ted teaâ€"table, centred with a large bowl of marigolds. Golden candles beamed a welcome and small (ables were grouped around the large room and here guests were attentively serâ€" ved by a bevy of waiters, Music was supplied most of the afternoon on piano by Mrs Jamieson, Misses F.B. Nichol, M. Hunter, A. Ramage, Mrs. Town, while other mus:cal numbers consisted of a duet by Misses Winâ€" nie Blyth and J. Bell and a trio by same two ladies and Miss A Ramage. Mrs R Sparling also entertained the gathering to a reading. _ At six o‘ clock a number of gentlemen came in for tea. â€" Finger Torn While holding open the door in driveway south of fire hall, to allow the grader to enter, Constable H. Alâ€" len had his first finger of right hand caught between it and the door, tearâ€" ing the flesh back to second joint clean to the bone. Stitching was a painful operation and he carries the arm in a sling for a fow days. DURHAM,. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 25, 1928 With which is incorporated the Holstein Leader On Monday. Mayor Murdock reâ€" ceived an official looking letter and on opening same, found therein a cheque for $14.60 (three pounds sterling) payable on the Bank of Montreal to Mrs J. A. Caswell of Durhanm A letter accompanying the cheque, from M Hall of the Doméinâ€" on Finance Department explains that the amount is the King‘s bounty beâ€" stowed upon every case of triplets in His Majesty‘s dominions. This monâ€" ey is being handed to Mrs Casâ€" well and while the amount is not burdensome, she may feel distinctâ€" ively proud of the fact that she is the first in this section of Grey at least, to receive a favor from King TRIPLET BOUNTY RECEIVED FROM DOMINION GOVERN‘T A quiet wedding was solemnized on Wednesday, Oct. 24th, at 9.00 a. m., at Holy Family Church, Hanover when Miss Ruby Esther Hesiett, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hesâ€" lett, Aberdeen, and Mr David Michâ€" ael Burns, son of Mr and Mrs John Burns, also of Aberdeen, were vnited in marriage. Rev. Father Haller conducted the marriage ceremony. The bridal couple were attended by the groom‘s cousing, Mr J. D. and Miss Cecelia McAuliffe, Durham. The bride was attractively gowned in blue georgette. Immediately afâ€" ter the ceremony, the young couple left on a week‘s motor honeymoon trip to Stratford, Kitchener and Torâ€" onto and upon their return will take up residence on the groom‘s farm, west of Aberdeen. 5 Monday evening of this week a miscellaneous shower was tendered the young couple at the home of Mr and Mrs John Lynn, when about 50 friends and neighbors gathered to personally extend them good wishes on their approaching union. Many beautiful gifts were received by the young couple to which the groom made acknowledgment in a few apâ€" preciative â€" words. Refreshments were served and the evening was given over to cards and dancing. With the tall decorated altars, from which tall cathedral candles glowed, formed a background of solâ€" emnity and beauty, when Miss Mary McDermott, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Michael McDermott of Empire Ave,, Detroi® and Bernard F. Hartford, son of Mrs Rose Hartford, also of Detroit, pledged their marriage vows at St John‘s Catholic Church, Deâ€" troit at9.30a. m. Attending as maid of honor was the bride‘s cousin, Miss Elizabeth O‘ Malley, Chicago. Leonard Hartford of Detroit, the groom‘s brother was best man and a little niece of bride, was ring bearer. Four ushers comâ€" pleted the bridal party. Mrs J. H. Brennan was mistress of ceremonies The church choir, directed by Mrs Leo Dawn, sang Schindler‘s mass, ‘In honor of the infant Jesus‘ and there was a solo ‘AyeMaria‘ by Marâ€" zo, beautifully rendered by Mrs C. Dwas, of Eau Claire, sister of the bride. Tne bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her away and she was beautifully gowned. Baskets of many hued Autumn _ flowers _ combined _ with each church window and helped creâ€" ate a setting of unusual charm. Simâ€" ilar baskets occupied places on the steps leading to the flower decorated altar where cathedral candles burned Following nuptial high mass, a reâ€" ception was tendered the young couâ€" ple at the McDermott home where a pink and white motif was artisticalâ€" ly carried out, Mr and Mrs Hartâ€" ford left later in the day on a honeyâ€" moon trip to Niagara Falls and Canâ€" adian points. They expect to be aâ€" way a week and on their return, will make their home in Detroit. Among the guests present were Mr and Mrs Jas Finpigan, daughâ€" ters Rosalie and Reta and Miss Philâ€" omena Walsh ; Mrs Rose Hartford, Mr and Mrs Milburn Hartford, Mr. and Mrs Albert Hartford and Leonâ€" ard Hartford. BORN work meeting of the Knox Young Women‘s Auxiliary was held at the ECTORâ€"At Elbow, Sask. on Oct. 6, home of Miss Islay McKechnie on to Mr and Mrs WmEctor (nee Ev@ Monday, Oct. 22. The evening was Atkinson) a daughter. pleasantly spent in sewing on the f MARRIED quilts, and in social intercourse. At y the close, lunch was served. GRAYâ€"FOX â€" At the Presbyterian Manse, Durham, on Tuesday, Oct. Told Story of Laymen‘s Convention. 23rd, by Rev. B. D. Armstrong, Before a large congregation in Knox William Gray, son of the late John United Church on Sunday morning, G. Gray, recently killed in a motor Messrs. W. R. Alder and Peter Ramâ€" accident, to Miss Elsie Ruth Fox, ag¢, two of the delegates from the of Toronto, formerly of .Flesherâ€" church, spoke for nearly an hour, . tam giving their impressions of the great HARTFORD â€" MceDERMOTT BURNG â€" HEE€LETT HYMENEAL Mr and Mrs Ch{& Ferguson, Egre mont, was opéerated upon Friday last at Durham Hospital for the removal of ber appendix. Dr‘s Jamieson and Mrs N. W. Campbell, Miss Islay ard son Will, Toronto, called on Mr and Mrs Jobhn Morrison Sunday aftâ€" ernoon en route home from Port Elâ€" Sneath. uâ€";lr Roy Lamb is spending a week with his sister, at Guilda, Kent Co. Mr. Albert McFadden, accompanâ€" led by Mrs Matthews and son Will, Mr and Mrs Whithers, all of Toronto, ;ércfvintors the first of the week at Mrs Thos. and Mr T. M. McFadden‘s. Albert is remaining this week with his mother. Rev. John Greenwood, of Grayling, Mich,. visited his father, Thos. Greenâ€" wood for a few days last week, Mrs Wm. Scarf, Toronto, has left for a trip to the West to visit aâ€" mong a number of her relatives. After some years as Rector al Kincardine, Rev. Thos, H. Farr has been designated to the parish of St. John‘s, London, and with Mrs Farr and family, removed there last week. Mrs. E. Kress was in London a week assisting them in getting settled and returned bhome Monday, accompâ€" anied by her son Albert and Morris Mrs Thos. Banks accompanied Mr Armour of Owen Sound to Toronto the first of week, to visit a few days with relatives there. Dr -a'n;W Mrrs D. B. Jamieson and family, spent Sunday with her fathâ€" er at Port Elgin. 7 Mr and Mrs Findlay of O. Sound, visited the first of week wth Mr and Mrs C. D. Kent of the Standard Bank. Mr and Mrs Helmkay, Creemore, were first of week visitors with their daughter. Mrs W. R. Alder. Miss Florence Kress of the Public School staff, is taking an enforced rest for a few weeks from school duties. Her place on the staff is beâ€" ing filled by Mr Oscar Moon. Miss Edna Hamilton, Mt Forest, was the guest of Miss Belle MceGirr, on Wednesday. Mrs Doward Henry, Toronto, was a week end visitor with her husâ€" band‘s relatives in town, also with her sister, Miss Ethel Morrison, RN, at Durham Hospital. Mr and Mrs Will Kellar leave for Ailsa Craig this week to attend the marriage of the latter‘s brother Will Hutton to Miss Janet Wylie. Misses May McClocklin and Edith Grant, accompanied by the Misses Snider, all of Toronto, were visitors with their relatives in Durham over tne week end. 3 Mrs R W Rogers, nephew Robert Eyes and friend, Cyril Andrews, all of Toronto, motored to Durhany Satâ€" urday, to the home of Mr Wm. Bourne. Mrs Rogers is remaining for a longer visit. Little Miss Mary Bourne'fs proâ€" gressing nicely at Durham Hospital, after her serlous operation last week for mastoid. Mr Arch. Clark and sister, Miss Flora, Dromore, attended the annivâ€" ersary services at the Presbyterian Church morning and evening and were the guests of Mrs McCannel of Lambton St. East. The engagement is announced of Margaret Hazel, daughter of Mrs. Knox and the late Thomas Knox, of Guelph, to Mr Victor William Burâ€" rows, son of Mr and Mrs Alvin R. Burrows, ~Gueliph. The marriage to take place quietly in November. Mr Harry Hunter is taking a rest for a few weeks at Preston Springs. His sister, Mrs Lorne Somerville, of Toronto, dislocated her elbow, by slipping on a polished floor. Mr Geo. Arrowsmith and daugnter Mrs P. Hunt, Ceylon and Miss Hunt, Toronto, visited in town Tuesday. The regular monthly social and ONTARIO ARCHIVES TORONTO Mary Ferguson, daughter of CYICOW. fthe church, social service, pension fund, and adequate support of church work, giving a resume of addresses by Rev. A. E. Armstrong, D.D., Secy | Foreign Mission Board; Rev. Duncan !McLeod, returned missionary from ,‘Formosa; Rev. Colin G. Young, D.D., ;Secy Home Mission Bd,; Rev. Geo. | Pringle, B.A.; Rev J. Richmond Craig |of the Church of the Open Door, Vanâ€" |couver; Rev. J, I. MacKay of Church | of All Nations, Toronto; Rev. D. N. | McLachlan, D.D.; Rev. S. W. Dean, | D.D.; Rev. Robert Laird, D.D., Treas. ‘of the Church, and Mr J. H. Gundy. laymen‘s convention recently held in Massey Hall, Toronto. Both menâ€" tioned the inspiration to be derived from the many â€" stirring addresses from leaders of every Dept. of work in the Chburch Mr Alder first stated the purpose of the Convention, and touched upon the addresses by Mr. Robert Speer, D.D. Rev. George C. Pidgeon, D.D., Mr W. J. Cairns, the Chairman of S. S. and Young People‘s Com., and Rev. C. A. Myers, M.A., Secy. Board of Religious Education. The latter address by Mr P. 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Indications are not wanting at Queen‘s Park that Premier Perâ€" guson intends to follow the usual Conservative Government custom . of going to the people after the third session of government." The Children‘s Aid Society desire to engage a competent and kindly woman to help in the "Shelter at Owen Sound, permanent position and good wages to the right person. Apply with references to Miss M. E. Fox, 1154 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. A chicken supper in the rural churches this time of year is someâ€" thing that cannot be duplicated in the finest hotel in the land.â€"Guelph Mercury. ELECTION NEXT JUNE ? Druggist and Stationcr Phone 3. DURH *A M THE WHOLE TRUTH HELP WANTED Durham, Ont.