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Durham Review (1897), 24 Oct 1929, p. 8

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t 6 by way of Moose Jaw, arriving at 6, havinig tea with Geo. Reid and famâ€" ily of Egremont. While in Regina ovâ€" er night, we called on Mr and Mrs. Wm Hamilton. Sorry to find the old gentleman in bed with a broken leg. Called also on Mr and Mrs Phil Phair of Holstein: Gordon Findlay of Droâ€" more on the C.P.R. staff: Miss Jean Baird of Durham, also on the CPR. Leaving Watson‘s Saturday noon, we travelled east: to Elrose, then south to Saskatchewan Landing, havâ€" Ing tea with Geo Marshall, his wife being Mary McCrie of Varney. Leayâ€" Ing there, we crossed the river on a ferry and south to Success where Alâ€" bort Watson lives. _ Here we stayed until Monday, when Robt Reid and wife drove up 35 miles from Webb, taking Thos Atchison and myself for a visit where we called on Charlie Reid and family, Will Kinnell‘s, Mr. and Mrs Shaw (nes Nellie Kinnel) and Mr and Mrs Arthur Hastie (nee Tony Cornish of Orchard.) But our visit was all too short as we were to meet Alf Watson in Swift Current Wednesday noon. Here Rob Reid and wife (nee Maud Eccles) drove us in 26 mile. Leaving Swift Current at 10 o'clockl Wednesday, we drove East to Regina | We travelled south by way of Wilkie where Dan McKinnon is Mayor. We went on to Tramping Lake, where we had dinner, south through Kerâ€" robert and Kindersley, where they had a very light crop and on to Esâ€" ton where Joe Watson lives and here we stayed overnight. His crop turned out about 25 bus to the acre, â€"the best we had seen on the trip. "Leaving Speers, which is 35 miles east of Battleford, at 7.30 Friday, Oct 4th, we crossed the North Sasâ€" katchewan River at Old Battleford. of his many friends, who are readâ€" ers of the Review in the West, as well as Ontario, we are giving a sketch of his homeward trip which was made by car.: J Lorne Allan describes f Homeward Western Trip Mr Lorne Allan has returned from his Western trip and for the benefit *New telephone plant and serâ€" vice improwements will mean an outlay for 1929 alone, of more than $27,000,000. All meetings to be addressed by thecandidate, by Miss Agnes MacPhail, M. P. and others. All meetings will commence at 8.00 sharp. The U F. O. Candidate, will be held as follows; Thursday , Oct 24â€" Cedarville and Swinton Park Friday, Oct. 25 â€"Lamlash and Louise *A Saturday, Oct. 26â€" Mt Forest _ f Monday, Oct 28â€"Holland Centre & Sowerby‘sâ€" School _ f Tuesday, Oct. 29â€"Durham Political Meetings "Line‘s Busy" is the chief cause of the million teleâ€" phone calils a day in Ontario and Quebec which fail to get through. They mean two million minutes a day wasted â€" congestion of traffic â€" constant irritaâ€" tion â€" a handicap to all business. % We are making every effort to provide the best posâ€" sible telephone ungs.' But it takes three people to complete a call. y through public coâ€"operation can we reach maximum efficiency. We would be glad at any time to have our experts survey your telephone facilities and submit a reâ€" port.. It will save time â€" yours and other people‘s â€"â€" and it will get business for you which you are W'HEN a call comes for a man at the far end of the office the line is tied up for useless minutes until he reaches the telephone. Anyone else trying to call is told: "Line‘s Busy", but in reality the line is idle. An office with only one telephone when it needs two or three, or an office in which telephones are poorly located, is a sure cause of unnecessary Ladies Especially Invited F. R. OLIVER God Save the King in the interest of Oxford Down ram lamb registered, is offered for sale by the undersigned. Apply to R. J. Pollock, R. R. 2, Holâ€" stein. The six roomed frame residence in village of Holstein, recently occupied by Alex Aitken, Sr. â€" Good cistern, woodshed and stable. Also â€" good cook stove and splendid heater for ecoal or wood. â€"Apply to ROBT. AITKEN, R. R. 2, Holstein _ s is n n o V fine sight at this time of year. We passed through Bay City, on to Sagâ€" inaw, where we stayed over night, leaving the next morning by way of Flint, crossing at Port Huron. via London, Stratford, Mt Forest,. arrivâ€" ing in Durham at 7 p. m., Oct 18th, ending a very interesting trip homeâ€" ward of 2540 miles. ing country..«« We made Iron Mounâ€" tain for dinner and on to St Ignace, at the head of Lake Michigan, over first class roads. The ferry boat next morning took us a distance of 8 miles â€"a& nice trip, driving south through a valley whick abounded with lakes and rivers and summer resorts. The bush was a mass of color and a very Ween " sls "oa ces 12 : Emerson, where we crossed the borâ€" der, making Bernidji, the largest cenâ€" tre in Northern Minnesota. We later passed through Duluth and Superior, arriving at Hurley for night. Most of this district was through iron minâ€" mud. It was impossible to get ahead. The next day we made it, leaving at 1 o‘clock and reaching Grenfell that night, where we stayed with Jas. Baird. the next morning by way of Brandon we went, staying at Portage la Prairie over night where I met Earl Ritchie of Durham. We arrived in Winnipeg the next day for dinner, where I visited my brother Jim and sister Katie. Monday morning we left this beautiful city, coming south to Leaving Regina at 11 o‘clock â€"we travelled to Indian Head where we were held up until next day with the HOUSE & LOT FOR saLEe FOR SALE ’150: concession of Egremont, in the County of Grey, 100 acres, with 65 under cultivation. â€" ‘About 18 acres hardwood andâ€" balance mixed timâ€" ber,© bank barn about 60 x 76 â€"with stabling," â€"frame dwelling house, 1% story, about 24 x 33 with kitchen atâ€" tached. © ‘Well fenced on good road, 2 wells and spring creok, ~small orâ€" Rev. Mr Purnell then signed the induction and service was closed with the hymn â€" "The churches one | foundation.‘ ~A short Presbytery meeting was then held. ’ Mr and Mrs Purnel®, son and daughâ€" ter, were then introduced to memâ€" bers of the congregation after which all ed. to the dining room and ‘hfimm: supper was served by. the â€"ladies. © A pleasant social time was spent during which the difâ€" ‘ferent ministers and. their wives had a chance to become better acquainted with Mr and Mrs Purnell. | RKey. A. Sheppard, Burgoyne, in his witty way, moved a hearty vote of thanks ~to the ladies * for their kind hospitality . Among those ‘present were : Rev. and Mrs Strachan and two‘ daughters of 0. Sound; Rev and Mrs Currie, of Whrtoi;., ltt'ev and Mrs Ackert of the AVManex~ CPD Wig ts ie 2 ! nell had been held by Saugeen Presâ€" btery and of their extreme regret in having him translated to a new charge. He then congratulated the congregations on the expediency they had showed in choosing a minister. He.said he would only ask the peo ple to remember at all times that the minister needed loyal support. ‘ He passed on advice that had been given by an old minlsl?t to a young man being inducted "Mind your own business," but on thinking this mesâ€" sage over it is very important that each one who is a member of the the furtherance of* Christ‘s cause | and kingcom should remember that his business is to assist in Chrkt’al work and not scatter their energies among so many interests that nothâ€" ing is really helped. Rev. ‘Mr Reith then addressed the people. ° He first paid tribute to_ the very hlgh_ esteem in which Mr Pur: for the tremendous privilege which Christ has accorded to his ministers, when He said ‘Feed my Sheep.‘ Then among the people in sickness, old age troubles and prosperity, the minister has the charge of entering imto their home life and helping to a further extent. # welcomed Mr Purnell as his next door neighbor in the work and basâ€" ed his remarks on the words "Separâ€" ate unto the grace of God.‘ He spoke of the work of the minister being in three parts, first in the study, second in the pulpit and third among â€"the people and it was hard to say which was the most important. The study work was an essential in preparation W V hetP e lnt) ced aisesiatis s inis havt wl a Mr Hill then asked Rev. Mr Purâ€" nell to come forward and inducted him into the charge with the beautiâ€" ful and solemn ceremony.. After the congregation had stood and affirmed their support, all the ministers of Bruce Presbytery, who were present, shook hands with Rev Mr Purnell anl welcomed him into their midst. Rev. J. H. Strachan of St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 0O Sound, then in his usual kindly manner, addresâ€" sed the newly inducted minister. He Rev. Peter Reith Tara, interim Moderator, then related the steps leading up to the induction from the time of Rev ~Mr Oliver‘s resignation and subsequent translation to the charge of North Mornington. charges.â€"The service was opened and conducted by Rev D. C. Hill of Port Elgin, moderator of Presbytery. Rev. W. A. McWilliam, newly inducted in the. Southampton church, preached a splendid sermon from ‘Whom do men say that I the Son of Man am,‘ takâ€" en from Matt. 16. Induction of F. G. Parnell at Allenford There was a splendid . representaâ€" tion : of the Presbyterian congregaâ€" tions of Allanford and Elsinore, with also friends from the United Church; Tara and Skipness, present at the induction service held last Thursday afternoon, when Rev. F. G. Purnell, formerly of Dromore and Knox, Norâ€" manby, in the Presbytery of Saugeen was inducted into the former two gripping message to give of their work, will be plainly seen. As conâ€" venor of the Maintenance Fund for this Presbytery. Rev. W. H. Smith was fortunate in securing these men for Durham. . . on furlough from China and Rev S. A Martin, popularly styled as "the man who put the church in Churchâ€" 111," Ontario‘s last frontier on Hudâ€" son Bay.~ That these men have _ a MISSIONARY CONGRESS in KNOX CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT Friday evening of this week. Oct. 25th. Knox United Church will hold a large assembly of friends interestâ€" ed in the missionary platform of the church at large. when they wilt hear addresses from such importint men in church work as Rev S. A. Soper, returned missionary, at present home PLOUGHING MATCH POSTPONED To MONDAY. OCT.. 2sth . 5 miles from Holstein. FARM FOR SAuE ! _ Mro and Mr FOR SALE: 35 yearling cattle of and Mn Wm good quality and breeding. ‘ut. Forest rel . «o ; A: Lavrence, Varney Mrs Edwin Phone ‘ 604, ring 3â€"1, . ited last was It was decided to have monthly colâ€" lections and that the proceeds be doâ€" nated to the Library Board. New song books have beén procured which will be sold at 10c a copy. The hext meeting will be held on Monday night at 8 sharp, when the theme ‘will be ‘Citizenship.‘ Topic: 'ropl::: ‘w"h._t constitutes a good comâ€" Four vice presidents were appointâ€" ed instead of the customary group leaders. At the begthning of the busâ€" iness session the vice president in charge of the meeting or someone appointed by him ‘will take the chair for remainder of meeting. Officers: President A. Hincks : Vice Presiâ€" dents, E. Davidson, M. Howell, Ewâ€" art Alles, Alex Sim: Sec‘y, M. Johnâ€" ston: Treag., R. Christie. Organists, Isabel Hastie, Margaret Irvin. in the constitution of the Circle and in the administratidn which is intendâ€" ed to glve the members better trainâ€" ing conducting a meeting. The organization meeting of the Community Circle was well attended on Tuesday in spite of inclement weather, A few changes were made and Mrs ‘James Gear. Grand Valley. the marriage to take place quietly the latter part of October (Miss Douglas up to last June was Continâ€" uation School Principal at Holstein. Mr and Mrs J. A. Douglas, Mount Forest, announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Jean Alison, to Mr Lawrence Clifford Gear, son of Mr The engagement is announced of T.ilian Isabel Dodds, R. N.. youngest daughter of Mrs M Dodds and the late Alexander Dodds,~ of Cedarville, Ont., to Mr Walter Letson, West Montrose, Ont., the marriage to take place the latter part of October. On Wed. Oct. 16, 1929, at the home of the pastor of Proton Latter Day Saint Church, by Elder J. Mcâ€" Lean, Sarah .Elizabeth, ° third daughâ€" ter of Mr and Mrs Geo. McCall, Holâ€" stein, to Alexander McKenzie, son of Mr Bruce McKenzie, Mt Forest. Afâ€" ter the ceremony, they returned to the McCall home in this village where a wedding supper was served. _A number from our village attendâ€" ed Fairbairn and St â€"Pauls .Anniverâ€" sary services on Sunday. Armistice Gay service will be held in the Presbyterian church on Monâ€" day, Nov. 11th, at 10â€" o‘clock a. m. Several from our village attended Field day in Chesley last Wednesday. Don‘t forget the roast goose supper in Holstein United Church on Friday. Miss Stella Woodyard, Mt Forest, is spending a few days at her home here. _ * Miss Violet Kerr spent a few days with her sister, Mrs G Brown lately. Miss E. McKenzie, nurseâ€"inâ€"train ing at Durham Hospital, visited with village friends. lagt Friday. Holstein Presbyterian choir sang at Fairbairn Anniversary services last Sunday. 3 UOCAL_ANY PERSONAL3 ~Mr and Mrs Jas McCall and daughâ€" ter Barbara, from Bay City, Mich., visited the McCall family the last of the week. _ .. Messrs Bert Gibson and Art Brown motored to Toronto the first of the week. Mrs Clarence Fenton visited friends in Arkwright last week. the Town Hall, Friday, 15th Nov, afâ€" ternoon ‘wnd evéening. â€"The Institute is doing good work in the community and are in need of funds to continue in their good work, We hope the pubâ€" lic will join and help them not only in buying what they have to sell but contribute anything that may be sold at the bazaar. The members will acâ€" cept anything and see that credit goes to those who contribute. Miss Vera Allan expects to leave for Toronto shortly where she â€" wil} attend a school there:and make her home with her aunt, Mrs Robinson. . The Plowing Match which was to have been held on Thos. Brown‘s farm, had to be postponed on account of the weather. However the rain was very welcome and will make the Plowing much~ easier for some of them. We expect it will be held on Monday, Oct. 28th. troit, spent a few. days with her parâ€" ents, Mrand Mrs Wm Pinder . last week. + Miss ._Norma Pinder, R.N., who has been visiting her â€" parents, returned to her duties. 5 The Women‘s Instituté met at the home of Mrs Fenton Thursday of last week. They made arrangements aâ€" bout a bazaar, which is to be. held in ber. parents, ‘Mrâ€"apd Mrs Hiscox. _ Miss Beatrice Pinder, K.. N,, Deâ€" CcOmMUunNniTy circLEe McKENZIE â€" McCALL P A M o t v ip i _ at Cupefm o3 53 4 y P I8 1I60KCD ) _ Rev. Mrâ€"Purneli preached his fareâ€" ing at Cargill, spent the week end at well sermons at Amos and Knox last the parental home. Sunday. when the sacrament of the Mrs gm Allan and family, Durham| Lord‘s Supper, was also observed. visited ‘Sunday with hen sister, Mrs.| Mrs Gordon sang a solo ‘Calvary‘ and Waiter Ferguson and attended St.| Mrs Marshall and Mrs C McAlister a Pauls‘ Thanksgiving services. ’ duet. We are sorry to part with Mr, Mr and Mrs Julius Kellar with Mr‘ Purnell and wish him real success in and Mrs Dawson Marshall, visited his new ‘charge at Allenford . Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ad. Noble.| Mr and Mrs Albert Marshall visitâ€" Miss Margaret Wilson, O. Sound,| ed ‘Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe visited over the week end with her Nl‘elltl, ThOI and Mrs W!llon. ‘mm Miss Reta Barbour had the pleasâ€" mm ure of entertaining a dozen of her ‘ ds Sunday last and all atâ€" feidedt 90. hpiuly Bentives HOLSTEIN : CH Mr and Mrs Rob:‘ Sim and family ® of Holstein, were the guests of Mr. + + and Mrs Jos Lennox g‘:mday last. "Quick and Reliable S <10 ARCHIVES TORONTO Mrs gm Allan and family, Durham visited ‘Sunday with hen sister, Mrs. Wlltar__l"er_gulpl; and attended St. i3 D AGE tBreiace Bs c h uiess 0 4 with her mother, Mrs Matt Barber, who is rather indisposed at present. Pleased to hear Mrs Robt Matthews is improving favorably from the efâ€" fects of afall the week previously . Mr Thos.: Wilson made a trip to Owen Sound the first of Week and where he purchased a fine horse. Miss Ruby Morrison, who is teachâ€" ing at Cargill, spent the week end at the parental home. close. Proceedsâ€" $80. "=> Whe ~ds The Poolé family, Buffalo, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Jas Mack over the week end. and a very pleasing duet by Miss Mary and Mr G. Bell. The National Anthem brought entertainment to a close. Proceeds $80_ The Thanksgiving Services at St. Pauls church on Sunday were largely attended. Rev. Holland of Chesley, officiated and his addresses were much appreciated. The choir in surâ€" plice costunie, sang two pleasing anâ€" thems. On the following Monday, a bounteous fowl supper was served from 6 to 8 in the basement of the church, after which a varied program was given by the following: Rev. E. Hayes as chairman ; quarteite by Dromore ladies with Miss A Renwick as accompanist : Duets by Misses Lennox; also Misses Bilton and Irâ€" win, Holstein: instrumentals by Mesâ€" srs Queen and Rahn; a dhumorous adâ€" dress by Rev.. Mr Mercer, of Holstein United Church; readings by Mrs Jos Lennox, recitation by Miss Smith, solo by Miss Florence* Kerr. Varney last Friday and had to go to Water| The pumper was declared to bethe loo to get repairs. Roy has two or 0st modern in Canada, Tests were three weeks‘ threshing to do yet. made after the ceremony using water Mrâ€"Thos Moore Jhas been sick the. from the fire mains and also the Fraâ€" past week with tonsilitis. ser river. It threw streams 200 to No guessing contest in connection °00 feet and pumped from 1100 to 1200 gallons per minute. with the election in the Review this * H » A This veteran fire chief is no less a time. Here‘s ours anyway: F R Olâ€" t iver will be elected by 1500 majority, PC"§ONAE¢ than our old friend, John| > * . H, Watson, son of Robert Watson, of â€"â€"â€"â€"@«libame..»â€"_ former No‘1, Normanby days, and ‘for whom we have a good bit of reâ€" AlLAN‘S CORNERS â€" i" n Mrâ€"and Mrs Joe Wilson spent Satâ€" urday in Owen Sound.. .. _ _ Mr. Roy Lawrence, thresher, broke one of the gear wheels on his engine last Friday and had to go to Waterâ€" loo to get repairs. Roy has two or three weeks‘ threshing to do yet. MrThos Mooré Jhas been sick the past week with tonsilitis. A man said to us recently ‘It ain‘t going to rain no more‘ but we had a good rain the other day. It certainâ€" ly was needed., . Mr _Alf Watson arrived home from‘ the West last week. A | Mr and Mrs Jack Braun, Dornoch,| visited at Mr Thos Daly‘s Sunday last We had a good ~view of the balloon last Sunday afternoon, as it was goâ€" ing north east. Mr and Mrs Geq. Wilson, O. Sound visited at Jos. Wilson‘s the first of the week. I Glad to hear that Mrs Robt ‘Matâ€" thews is able to be up and l.round' NORTH EGREMONT visited recently _ Matt Barber, * This Week‘s Budget | _ Mr McKay, a‘ student from Knox ‘ College topk the service Sunday. He was accompanied by a college friend, Mr Adams. Tho‘ quite a young . man, Mr McKay spoke wtihout a note and had a real message. â€" He spoke of Christ cleansing the temple and showâ€" ed that nothing but a new life withâ€" in and then constant cleansing will fit us for service. Some criticize the Master and think He was too barsh, but it was "all for God‘s glory. _ Mr and Mrs T. Wallace spent Sunday with Owen Sound friends. The W.Y.P.O. Club will hold a Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrsâ€"S. Koenig Wednesday © eyâ€" ening . * Misses Gussie McAlister and T. E. Byers spent Monday evening with Miss Margaret. Watson. Miss Margaret Petty left for Torâ€" onto Saturday where she expects to remain for a time. Mrs McNally returned to her home at Zion Sunday,â€" after some weeks spent with relatives here. Misses Jessie E. and Margaret Marshall acâ€" companied her. Rev. _ Armstrong of ‘[')firhun will take the services at Amos and Knox next Sunday. cent, was celebrated ‘Thursday last,| | when it was christened the "J.H.; Watson" by Miss Frances Schnoter, | May Queen The name was given in , honor of the Royal City‘s veteran ‘fire chief. * | Arrival at. New Westmnster, B. C of the cty‘s new $15,000 ° triple comâ€" Mr and Mrs Jas Mack visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Irwin, Durham, on Sunday last. Born, on Oct 11th, to Mr and Mrs. John Brown, a daughter. & NAMED AFTER VETERAN FIRE CHIEF OF NEW WESTMINSTER Mrs Robt Barbour. The sympathy of the community is Mr Christened Pumper ‘J. H. Watson‘ KNOX CORNERS Intended for last weex to the relatives of the late 48 Saw and Planing Milis, OWEN SOUND Enables a Student to co a Course at any time in Commercial, Shorthand, ting, Civil Service, S« John Harrison & Sons EVERYTHING N Lumber and Millwork Shingles Trim Wardrobes Combination Storm and Screen Doors Maple, Birch and Oak Flooring Know We Can Please You ASK FOR PRICES Timber Windows Stairwork Joisting Doors Cabinets Studding _ Frames Cupboards Special Course for Farmers‘ Sons Call, Write or Phone tor Inforâ€" The Durham U. F. O. Live Stock Association will ship stock from Dur bam, on Tuesdays,. Shippers are re quested to give three days‘ notice. Individual Instructio : â€" Many from Knox attended Anniverâ€" sary services at Varney Sunday. and heard good sermons by Rev Mr Fidâ€" HOLSTEIN CREAMERY We have opened a Creamâ€" Buying Station at TAYLOR‘S STORE, DROMORE, for the and get MHighest Market Prices Bring your _ .â€"~ Poultry to us OCTOBER 24, NOTICE 10 FARMERS JAS, LAWRENCE, Shipper * YOL. LLL. $mail Flat to Rent In Calder Block . Calder. Durham. Purchased Aurora Da W. A. Abbs, f purchased the Aurora T. Jackson and FOR SALE : Dom octave, in good condi John McKechnie, Pri Ram Lamb. _ Apply Cuaig, R.R. 4, Elmws« Central . Cattle for Sale : 12 steers, all two years Ontario Cattieâ€"Durha Polied Angus. Apply t Durham. Nov. 18 The Durham Wome hoid their monthly n home of Mrs Robert Thursday, Nov. Tth. Auction the home Saturday, Canadian Greys‘ C cwnig to the loss of . through fire last weel im the Town Hall, o noon. Nov. ist. when sncd noon, Nov,. I8l, 3 of business will On Duty in Owen 6 Photographs We have rates, giving Owen 8« for a we away on Saturday Police Magistrate 1. invited by Magistrat Owen Sound to take for a week or two th away on a holiday. M he filled with years when r Magistrate Cre Clearing Sale of Fancy Goods, etc., tor millinery store Everything the ladies ing apparel. Ba and Red Cross Dance Fri The big dance held rooms of the Durh last brok« Baby Shower About $1 FOR M E he nig D. McKINNON, W1 SsUFFERS LOS K sma ed FOR SALE : Pur« kno Thir the 10ur ells and XM keys. All efforts a police to recover th ty have so far faile orous search in pre Instituted on Sunda; m. sha en rP was the 1x dozer nvestigate . anQ prowler had lef pants, in the poc rency to the ext a similar amow and in addition MER BISHOP RIVER AT TR PIGA hol he H suppor‘t« Nov. 9th, rp. Mrs W Geo. Dunc m Sale House of Nrs M Nov. 9th. 1 pected 10 ) WiI AJ t« ssum« lieving Studio i SOT satisf airted M h

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