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Durham Review (1897), 13 Dec 1928, p. 1

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pens Sept. 4 Gur try to Nowhe ] at a m mm W(erte e REST onT. #0R more a Bur & Jewel t Jewel to 4.50 tbs ! e 11 to 1.50 RTUNE R SALE ned R SA CREAMERY MI ayVv luding mom3 13 MiLL 100 (} olp dinnln diyly «o <p 4p om1orâ€" teim I & Under above heading Walkerton Heraldâ€"Times has a" tragic story last week of the death of Joseph Reid, 21 years of age, who was discovered in a ditch near his father‘s home, dead, and a partly filled bottle of swamp whiskey by his side. The young man was just a few days home from the est. Gordon Sawyer, a companion, Xmmed he was with Reid the night before and they drove to Jack Wilâ€" son‘s and bought a bottle of moonâ€" shine liquor and the trio consumed part of it, Sawyer and Wilson drove off and left Reid near his father‘s gate and found as above. Wilson has been arrested, remanded to County jail, wthout bail, on a selling charge which may yet be enlarged to one of manslaughter. _ Another home blightâ€" edâ€"indeed two or three homes, in apite of the socalled "Liquor Conâ€" trol." The Ladies‘ Aid Society of Knox United Church, Durham, held their annual meeting and election of offiâ€" cers for 1929 in the church schoolâ€" rcom on Monday. The Pres., Mrs D. B. Jamieson presided and events went along with dispatch . The Society have enjoyed a successful year and the meeting was conducted with harâ€" mony throughout. The _ treasurer, Mrs Shirley Mcintyre read the finanâ€" cial statement of the year‘s activiâ€" ties. The receipts for the year were $536.26, expenditure $372.68, leaving a balance in bank of $163.58. The big work of the Society during the year was the renovating and redecâ€" orating of church basement. of the sorrow felt in the removal by death of one of their valued members, Mrs Morlock. Found Dead in Ditch At this juncture, Mrs Jamieson vaâ€" cated the chair for Mrs W. H. Smith, who conducted the election of offiâ€" cers. Mrs Jamieson was unanimousâ€" ly elected President for the third term and the Sec‘y and Treasurer for the second term. The other oMâ€" cers follow: 1st vice pres., Mrs D. C. Town: 2nd vice pres., Mrs Thos. Young: Executive com. as to wards: North Ward, Mrs Will Henry, Mrs. P. Hay; East ward, Mrs Kent, Mrs. (Dr) Bell; West ward, Mrs Stoneâ€" ouse, Mrs W MeDonald; South ward, Mrs Schenk, Mrs W C Vollett :Vickâ€" ersâ€"â€"Mrs Geo. Turnbull, Jr; Latona, â€"Mrs Percy Ledingham, Mrs. Jas Crutchley ; South Bentinckâ€"Mrs W. J. Ritchie ; Varneyâ€"Miss Winnie Blyth, Edge Hillâ€" Mrs W J Ritchie, Mrs John McGirr. Mrs Peter Reid received the sad ness Wednesday from Chicago, that her grandson, Earl Reid, aged 30, and youngest son of Mr and Mrs Gavin Reid, had passed away. Deceased young man enjoyed a splendid posiâ€" tion and salary at his work in Chicaâ€" go and mads his home with his parâ€" ents, who are heartbroken over his passing. The remains are being shipâ€" ped to Reginaâ€"his former home, for interment. Miss Alice M. Ramage gave the Socretary‘s report and told of the varâ€" ious activities of the past year and Say Christmas with Something in Spirella ANNUAL MEETING KNOX LADIES‘ AID SOCiETY from our stock of Corselettes, Corsets, Brassiers, Lingerie. All sorts of Hosiery for Children, Men and Ladies, Sweaters, etc. Phone or call at store of corsetiere Rov. W. A. Bradley, former pastor of Teeswater Presbyterian Church, but now in charge of the United Church at Aberfoyle, has received the degree of ‘D. D.‘ from V ictoria Uniâ€" versity. _ Mr Bradley is a cousin of Mrs N. W. Campbell, formerly of Durham, and has cccupied Knox Ch. pulpit. There‘s just one gift that money ean‘t buy, and only you can giveâ€" your photograph. We are giving three extra photographs with each dozen. Studio open every day. Sittings made from g a.m, until 4 p.m. F. W. Kelsey We have a rectifier now at our ofâ€" fiee, for reâ€"charging batteries. Bring yours in. Smith Bros. Photographs Mr Wm J. McFadden has recently sold the bungalow home he built on Countess St. this past summer, to Mr Wm Slack, of the C. P. R. staff. Mr Slack now has possession. Get your Battery Charged Here Trinity Church Women‘s Guild reâ€" alized $104.00 from their bazaar on Saturday last in the A,. Y. P. A. rooms. It was well patronized and the ladies feel repaid for their work. A profit of $1500 was made on the operations last winter in Walkerton skating rink. YOL. LI, NO 50 ZEEZOPICS _ MRS. A. B. NICHOL Durham Knox United Sunday School will hold their Christmas Entertainâ€" ment and Supper on the evening of Dec. 20, in the basement of church. Christmas Concert at S. S. No. 14, Normanby, evening of Dec 20th. Adâ€" mission 25¢. _ Everybody welcome. Goed pregram. Lunch served. The annual Presbyterian S. S. conâ€" cert will be held in the schoolroom of the church, Friday, Dec 21st. Knox United Choir, Durham, are prosenting on Tuesday evening, Dec, 18th a Christmas cantata "The Song and the Star," assisted by other talâ€" ent. The choir have spent much time on this work which contains the Christmas story in solo, duet and choral formation. Admission 25¢. Bunossan 8. S. No 1, Glenelg Schâ€" col Concert to be held on Dec. 18th. Dislogues, singing, highland dancing in costume, Admission 20c and 10c. EDWIN HUNT Many friends of Edwin Hunt. forâ€" merlv a prominent farmer of Glenâ€" elg Township, will regret to learn cof his death, at home of his daughâ€" ter Myrtle (Mrs John E. Montgomâ€" ery) in Toronto, on Monday, 10th of December, He was 73 years of age, and has been ill for six ‘weeks. The Hunt name figured largely around Zion vicinity up to 1915; when the family moved to Saskatchewan. Mrs. Hunt predeceased her husband by six years and since that time has mon»* or less lived among the memâ€" bers of his family. Two years ago, ho retired from active work. His passing is mourned by four sons and three daughters, viz : Percy, Wesley, Wilfrid and Dr. Harold, all of the West, and Mrs Montgomery (Myrtâ€" le) : Mrs Wright (Mable) and Miss Florence Hunt. Mr Percy and Miss Florence wore at the bedside when the end came. 1 The late Mr Hunt was Reeve of Glenelg for a number of years and a staunch supporter of the then Zion Mothodist Church. The remains were taken to Fiske, Sask. for inâ€" terment beside that of his wife. The annual meeting of the Baptist Mission Circle was held ‘at Mrs Giles‘ in Wednesday, Dec. 5th, the Pres., Mrs Knisley in the chair. The meeting opened with the hymn ‘Blesâ€" sed Assurance‘. after which Mrs. (Rev.) Spencer led in prayer. Mrs. G. Thompson read the scripture lesâ€" son and the members responded to the roll with verse on ‘Forgiveness‘, A short season of prayer followed. Miss E Moffat gave a splendid readâ€" ing and Mrs Knisley the topic, "Echâ€" oes from Convention," which was enâ€" joyed by all present. Mrs Spencer, Mrs Giles. rendered a pleasing duet, ‘Have Thine own way Lord.‘ The following are the officers for 1929 : President, Mrs Knisley : Vice Pres.. Mrs Spencer ; Sec‘y Treas. Mrs G. Thompson ; Ass‘t Sec‘y Treas., Miss Grace Ritchie; Program Com.. Mrs Spencer, Misses E. Moffat, Eva Roedâ€" ford, Grace Ritchie; Agent for ‘Link and Visitor‘, Mrs W. Moffat The moeeting closed with the Lord‘s Prayâ€" er in unison. Refreshments were serâ€" ved and a social half hour followed. Boothville School, S.S. No. 14, Egâ€" remont, are holding a concert and Box Social on Friday night, Dec. 14. The Review wishes to extend its condclence to the mourners. Top Cliff School, U.S.S. No 10, Gleâ€" nelg and Egremont, are holding a cencert Dec 19th. Adm‘ssion 25¢ : children 15c. * Tho young people of S. S. No. 9, (Glenelg, will present the play "Eyes of Love", in the schoolroom, on Dec. 20th. _ Admission 25¢. Come to the box social and concert of No. 9, Egremont, in Yeovil Hall, on Dec 14. Splendid program followâ€" ed by dancing. Admission 25¢c. Ladâ€" ies with bozes free. At a subsequent meeting of the executive, Mr John Schutz was enâ€" gaged as rink manager for the comâ€" ing season at the same salary, $70 per month. The curlers will also have use of rink two nights a week, this winter and schedule of curling, skating. and hockey nights will be drawn up. ‘The newly elected officers are : President, John McGowan : Vice Pres., F. Irwin; Sec‘y, W. 8. Hunter; Treasurer, Peter Ramage ; Directors, W. J. McFadden, J. A. McLachlan, F. F. Mcliraith, J. N. Murdock, R Whitâ€" more, J. Schutz. * Annual Meeting Iurbham Amusement Company Last Thursday evening the share| About 150 c‘ the friends rnd neighâ€" holders of the Durham Amusement pors of Mrs James Whitmore and Co. Ltd., met in the rink for annual family, from beth No. 1 and No. 9 business meeting. The Treaurer‘s sections, assembled at her home on report showed that last winter‘s in Tuesday evening for a farewell gathâ€" come just balanced expenses, the two ering before their removal to Durâ€" week closure at New Year‘s making ham, where they will reside in doubâ€" a drop in both hockey and skating le residence bccide her daughter, receipts. | Mrs Wm Firth. _ For the important ‘he newly elected officers are : part of the evening‘s festivities, the President, John McGowan : Vice presentation. Mr Thos. Bell was the Pres., F. Irwin; Sec‘y, W. S. Hunter;‘ appointed chairman. He called Mrs. BAPTIST MISSION CIRCLE THE ROLLâ€" CALL Coming Events The purhim Revies. |\ _ Here is a rough draft of the deed | of last summer : On the afternoon of | the 21st June, Donald Knight, Doroâ€" ! thy MeFarlane and Barbara Watt | vare walking over the bridge of the | McGowan (catmeal) dam and Doro thy suddenly being called toâ€" atten tion to see something else, stepped backward into the water, some 20 to 30 feet in depth. Dorothy does not swim a stroke and as they were quite | distant from any aid, it was Don : who seized the opportunity to rescue the struggling girl, who had already disappeared once and about to go down the second time. Dorothy is 13 | years of age and fully her siza, so | one can ecsily draw their own conâ€" clusions as to Don‘s efforts in bringâ€" | ing her to safety. On reaching shore | Don was completely exhausted and | had to stretch full length for half an | hour~ in order to recoup himself. | Dorothy soon became herself again, ‘ but the fate that was hers, had Don ; not been able to swim and swim well, | one does not care to ponder over. Hockey Clubs Reâ€"organized Later in the season, the Chapter will likely give the citizens of Durâ€" ham an opportunity of showing their appreciaton of Don‘s brave act, when he will be presented with the parchâ€" ment certificate. There was a large attendance and a lively interest manifested in the hockey reâ€"organization meeting in the Star theatre last Thursday night, D. C. Town was voted to the chair and the following officers were e‘ccâ€" ted: Hon. Presâ€"H. A. Hunter; Preâ€" sidentâ€" Stewart Pender; Viceâ€"Pres.â€" Mayo®" J. N. Murdock; Secy.â€"Treas.â€" F. F. Meliraith; Managing Com.â€" C. McLachlan, D. C. Town, Robt. L. Saunders. The players will elect their manager. Tre above officials for the Senior team, are the same for the Juniors, with two exceptions: R. L Saunders is Junior Secy.â€"Treas. and Jas, Mcâ€" Lachlan, manager. (On coming to the notice of Canadâ€" ian Greys, LO.D.E., early last fall, the Chapter through their Secretary, immediately took action to have this bravery of a young town lad receive recognition and after consideble cor respondence and legal procedure, the result has just been announced. When two Durham O. H. A. tcams ard two Northern teams get into action, it will mean plenty of games throughout January â€"and possibly This ‘parchment cortficate‘ is aâ€" warded only for conspicuous bravery to heroes who saved the lives of othâ€" ers in Canada at great risks to themâ€" selves. There are five bronze medâ€" als and twenty one of these parchâ€" ment certficates issued this year in Canada and five of these go to Grey Co. and district. A purse containing a sum of monâ€" ey in bills was taken from the home of Mrs T. Banks, Upper Town, last Saturday evening. As the offender is known, if same is returned or mailed to Review Office within a week, no further action will be takâ€" Honored by Royal Humane Life Saving Society We are pleased to announce this week that Donald Knight, the 15 year old son of Mrs E. L. Knight, (Margaret Munro) will receive a ‘parchment certificate‘ from the Royâ€" al Humane Life Saving Society, in recogniticn cof his bravery in saving Dorothy McFarlane, daughter of Mr and Mrs D. B. McFarlane, from a watery graive on the afternoon of June 21st last. gret at losing Mrs Whitmore, son and daughter from the locality, were given by Andrew Watson, John Mcâ€" Gifr, Alex Aljoe and Mrs We Arnâ€" ett. ~ A bounteous lunch was served. and the remainder of the night enâ€" joyed in cards and dancing. Donald Knight of town to be the Reâ€" cipient of Certificate for Saving Dorâ€" othy McFarlane from Drowning Whitmore, son Ben and daughter Mary to the fore, when Reg, Arnett read to them an appreciative address and on behalf of the two communiâ€" tics, Messrs Geo. Hopkir~, Wes Arnâ€" ett and Mrs Jas Brown, presented Mrs Whitmore with a fancy rocker, Ben with a club bag and Miss Mary with Old Dutch silverâ€" a tray, tea set and silver candlestick~. Mary and Ben both appropriately roplied on behalf of their mother as well as for themselves. A number of short addresses, all of which voiced re About 150 c the friends rnd neighâ€" bors of Mrs James Whitmore and family, from beth No. 1 and No. 9 sections, assembled at her home on Tuesday evening for a farewell gathâ€" ering before their removal to Durâ€" ham, where they will reside in doubâ€" Farewell Reception tend â€" ered Whitmo:e Family DURHAM, THURSDAY DECEMBER 13, 1928 STOLEN With which is incorporated the Holstein Leader KNOX LITTLE HELPERS‘ ~ M. BAND ANNUAL MEETING The abovo Society ~convened on Wednesday last in the church parâ€" lors and the enthusiasm and interest thown by the younger folk, augurs well for future missionary work in church. Tho‘ many of the older members were absorbed in the Girls‘ Mission Circle, the remaining memâ€" bers have all but reached their alâ€" lotment, $50. Miss May Braithwaite was presented with a Junior Life Member‘ship certificate. The electâ€" ion of officers resulted as follows : Pres., Shirley Mcintyre ; Vice Pres, At the wedding luncheon close, Rev. E. Hayes proposed a toast to the bride, which was responded to by the groom. Others who spoke to this toast were the groom‘s father and Mr Duffield. About 3.30 p.m. the young couple left by motor for a short honâ€" eymcon after which they will take up resfdence on 14 Roxton Road, Toronâ€" to, where they will be at home to their friends. With the groom‘s parents, his brother Evelyn and wife from Woodstock, attended the wedâ€" ding Saturday. The Review joins in extending best wishes to the young couple on their marriage union. on the Wednesday evening previous. The groom‘s gift to his bride was a silver tea service in Community plate Grosvenor design. The A Y. P. A, of Trinity Church of which the bride was a member presented her with an electric percolator. e~:gratulations. At the home Mr and Mrs Lawrence were assisted in reâ€" ceiving the guests by Mr and Mrs. Whitby, the groom‘s parents, from Paris. Mrs Lawrence looked handâ€" some in a gown of black lace, with corsage bouquot of sweet peas. Mrs. Whitby chose a French gown of black velvet with metallic trimming and alâ€" so wore sweet peas. The wedding luncheon was served from small tab les and decorated with mums, roses and carnations, all in pink and white. Mrs Padfield, Mrs Moorhead, Misses Eula Burnett and Mary Brown asâ€" sisted in waiting upon the guests. The bride received many handâ€" some and useful gifts and was the guest of honor at a bridge and showâ€" er, tendered by Mr and Mrs Duffield *~. son of Mr and Mrs H. Whitby of Paris. The church was tastefully decorated with orange and mauve mums, the pews reserved for guests, being marked with a golden mum, held in place by ribbon. _ Promptly at high noon, the bridal party ap peared, the bride being conducted to the chancel by her father, whogave her away. She looked regal in a handsome gown of white bridal satâ€" in, trimmed with French lace, bou‘â€" fant skirt on which baskets of roses were worked. The customary brida) veil was worn, surmounted by orange blossoths 2nd she carricd a bouquet of American Beauty roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs Jas Duffield was matâ€" ron of honor and preceded the bride up the church aisle attractively gownâ€" ed in a sleeveless gown of roso georâ€" gette, with velvet frills on skirt in dceper shades of rose, uneven hem line, and also carried roses. The‘ groom was supported by Mr Duffield: as best man. _ Messrs Rees Padfield and C,. H. Darling were ushers, but. the latter unfortunately became ill, and could not act. Miss Sarah Volâ€" let yondered suitable bridal music, and during the bridal signatures in the vestry, Miss Margaret Lawrence, cousin of tho bride, sang a sweet so*~ "Until." \ Following the ceremony and on leaving the church for the home of the bride‘s parents, the church bells merrily pealed their good wishes and A wedding of interest to many many friends in Durham and vicinity, to the extent of filling Trinity Church tonk placo on Saturday, Dec. 8th, when Miss Rita Mae Lawrence, onâ€" ly daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Lawrence, of town became the bride of Mr Harry Osborne Whitby, Toronâ€" WHITBY â€" LAWRENCE with which is emaigamated (THB STANDARD BEANK OF CANADA THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE _ HYMENEAL F YOU desire to place any of your valuable papers, jewellery, or other precious belongâ€" ings in one of our Safety Deposit Boxes, you will find our staff ready to render prompt and courteous service at all times during banking hours. The cost to you is only nomâ€" inal and we are glad to be of any possible asâ€" sistance when you wish access to your box, Banl( O{ Commerce Safety Deposit Vaults For the past week the town has been bovering in spirit over the bedâ€" ; 8ideo f Mr C. D. Kent, Manager of the Bank of Commerce, who has been gd:ngermaly ill with pneumonia. Toâ€" | day, Wodnesday, the symptoms are ‘mil for the good and should no reâ€" verses set in, it is oxpected he will _make a quick recovery. i To Rent.â€"Apartments, furnished or HUNTâ€"On Monday, Dec. 10, at the home of his daughter, Mrs John E. Montgomery, 50 Augusta Ave., Torâ€" onto, Edwin W Hunt, in his 73rd MARRIED MeCLYMENT â€" GLENHOLMEâ€" At the Rectory, Durham, on Nov. 29, by Rev. E. Hayes, Mr Mark Mcâ€" Clyment to Mrs Glenholme, both of Durham. McCRACKENâ€"At Munson, â€" Alta. on Nov, 28th, to Mr and Mrs Roy Mcâ€" Cracken (nee Allie McGowan) a daughter. VANSLYKEâ€"In Durham on Dec. 12, to Mr and Mrs Louis Vanslyke, a daughter, NOBLEâ€"In Bentinck, on Tuesday, Dec. 1l1th, to Mr and Mrs Reuben Noble, a son. MORTLEYâ€" In Arthur Tp. on Nov. 30th, to Mr and Mrs John Mortley, The Saugeen R. B. Preceptory No. 1163, held their annual meeting in their lodge rcoms on Tuesday, Dec. 4th, for the election and installation of officers for the coming year, Folâ€" lowirg are the new officers: W. Preâ€" ceptor, §. K., John A. McGirr; W.D. P:»ceptor, W. J. Hewitt; W. Chapâ€" lain, Allan Bell; registrar, Jas. Leeâ€" son; treasurer, Thomas Whitmore ; lectur>rs, R. Watson and M. Matâ€" thews; censors, W. Watson and Ed. Pratt; standard bearers, W. Henderâ€" son and O. Peart; Pursuivant, 8. K., F. Lawrence. _ Aftor the installation of officers, lunch was served in Watâ€" son‘s teaâ€"rooms and a social hour much enjoyed. unfurnished. Apply at Middaugh House. Mrs J. C. Nichol. BORN LAWRENCEâ€"In Bentinck, on Dec, 8th, to Mr and Mrs Rex Lawrence, VOLLETTâ€"In Durham Hospital, on Monday, Dec 10th, to Mr and Mrs. Herb Vollett, a daughter. (Stillâ€" Miss Margaret Hughes, daughter of Mr. 8. M. Hughes, a former manager of the Royal Bank here, but now of Teeswater, is entering Toronto Genâ€" eral Hâ€"cpital to train as a nurgc. Mr David Lamb. Abc:deon, is this week taking in the Winter Fair at Guelph. FOR SALE : Two geod calves, one month old, Mrs H. Groenwood, R. R. 1, Durham. Phone 606â€"1â€"1 Mr Chas, Lang, after some time in Waterford, in charge of the Stone Plant thore, has returned to town, and will be at the local Plant here for the winter. The forecasts for 1929 of the Chatsâ€" worth wearther prophetâ€" Mr J. B. Bowes, are crowded out this week for lack of space. Thoy will appear in roxt ween‘s issue. R. B. Preccptory Officers _ Mrs J. J. Sutherland, Windsor, visâ€" ited over the week end with her Mrs S. F. McComb on Friday last, suffered a slight stroke of paralysis at her home, Queen St. South. Her daughter, Mrs Licyd Miller of Brantâ€" ford, is in attendance upon her. Mayor Murdock, Reeve Bell, Magâ€" istrate Laidlaw and Mr Stone, speed officer, attended the funeral on Monâ€" day in Owen Sound of the late Magisâ€" trato Creasor. year. DIED ; ai O x UluitliVIit +Â¥ _ j Come early for Best Choice * * Among the Displays we have had arranged you will find :‘ French Ivery Fancy China Toilet Ssts T Yardley‘s Tci‘ets Cut Glass Sifverware i# Razor Sets New Books Boxed Cigars RJ Kocaks Perfumes Boxed Paper se Boxed Candy Playing Cards :; and many, many other nice things. n Make our Store your Shopping Centre : 8 â€"â€"It‘s your Store y * s ¢ YÂ¥ We sell Radios=â€"Battery & Electric § a> § # uo I/eFaddon‘s Drug dtore | : EVERYTHING IN MEDICINE FOR MAN OR BEAST fg Phone 21 Durham, Ont. » c dn on c ee ant iare naue en caps nc cce inss c ie S Stive io: io ies titts s Ne ie Nt s Nt Comb, Brush and Mirror Setsâ€"plain or decorated. Manicure pieces, Trays, Brushes, Clocks, etc. Pipes, Cigars in boxes S$. McBETH Timely Suggestions for Christmas Gifts Why not give Pearl & HAmber? French Ivery Yardley‘s Tci‘ets Razor Sets Kocaks Boxed Candy Published Weekly at $2.00 a year in advance. $2.50 a year in advance. C. RAMAGE in advance. To United States, C. RAMAGE & BON, Publishers Druggist and Stationer Phone 3. DURHAM TORONTO hy ata t #orme icfi nc "X

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