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F:pyln held at . uch stol Flower be ght Faith in essentia e la rmun ‘s ago, D€ t of heal the unc en e IwOo 301 inlaw,Ca here, Arvi '-D-J.h ed,. â€" Rob« m . INAMP the choir . rham . 0€C nale quart s0 #a fore of anot! the chur by Rev Varuey olstein. Maple" pa ORS 17. 1931 Resident ve 1) M e M W If will be well worth a visit on day or any night, to see the tree some 25 feet high, all ablaze with multiâ€" ecoltored lights. It is gorgeous and worth seeingâ€"it is beautiful. Come along and shop at cur four stores. w «re good bargains may be had any The 4th class presented their teaâ€" cher, Mr Graham with a kodakâ€" a something he has always wanted: Ralph Conror‘s latest novel and a handsome sheaf of flowers for Mrs. Grakam. Miss Hunt received silver ern{lesticks from her pupils and othâ€" er gifts, while Miss F. Kress, who has resigned her position on the staff to accept the principalship ofa home of her own shortly, was. es pecially well remembered by her puâ€" pls. It was so with the remainder ci the stafftâ€"their pupils delighted to honor them and the Christmas spirit was well exemplified. . The Christmas gift exchange was also obâ€" served in many of the rooms, whereâ€" by each scholar remembered another «cholar . | PRICEVILLE VILLAGE LIT * UP FOR CHRISTMAS to the Primary classes. The rooms were prettily" décorated with Christâ€" mas burting and the atmosphere was charged with the spirit of the times. Many visitors were present to hear the various programs and the magic word "Santa Claus" was ort to the DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL PLAY SANTA CLAUS MONDAY Darham Public School stafft and ppils were in holiday mood on Monâ€" uay ‘aftertoon, when the serious side of school life was forgotten for a time and Old Kris Kringle held the contre of the stage. The principal, Mr John A. Grakam and pupils jo‘ned with the Third class teacher, Miss Emily Hunt and her pupils in the ~**~â€"noon program and every two rooms grouped so, down the line We have received recently. from widely separated parts, finely illusâ€" tra o1 and seasonable numbers of two papers. These are the ‘"Northern News," from Kirkland Lake, away in the north of Ontario, on which our son Harold holds an editorial posiâ€" tio: The other is the "North Batâ€" tleford News" of Sask., edited by Carmeron Mcintosh, M. P., a wellâ€" known South Grey boy. Both papers by illustration ard letter press, ably reflect their respective communities. Knox United Church session did a «indly thing this Christmas season, when they rememberd one of their number, Mr Jcohn Snell, now â€"re sid‘ng in New Toronto, with a handâ€" some new United Church hymnary, as a token of appreciation of past services and comradeship. Splendid Editions | (By our Priceville correspondent) one hog, §3( ds. Bought two gallons r pump engine, one broom fé ouse, 25¢ worth of on‘_ns . for e, ten cents worth of grapes for the kids. _ Hogâ€"gone." Krox Church Session as Santa who , been emplo C.N',fiJ“OMce, has b charge of the C.N.R. erton, j e Co. Her ‘ory of is in ng, whi by an n â€" sul one hog, unds. ga‘lons Alllor pun broom f ouse, on‘~ns . for ® C%. .. Mr James Sparling, brcther of R. My, the CN.R Station Agent here, who , been employed in the local C.N.iuotnce, has been appointed in charge of the C.N.R. depot at Pinkâ€" erton, 4 e Co. He ‘ory of the money there is in , which was sent in by an m subscriber;. "Sold, Locks like a green Christmas this Wedr:csday night. But one never krows. However the shortest. day is pagsed and the days are getting longâ€" er and even balmier. Hurrah â€" for Mr Allan G!imour, youngest son of Mrs David G:.lmour, Burgessville, has come into considerable prominence lately as a tencr soloist of repute and was heard in a broadcast from London, Ont. Tuesday night. Knox United Church are having water piped into the basement of the church, a convenience that has long been required. « Dowt forget the Red Cross Dance, in the Factory Showrcoom on New Years‘ night. Don Cameron‘s orchesâ€" tra of Owen Sound. VOL. LIV, NO 52 THE REVIEW stil Merry Christmas_. to all Readers ‘OPI | Solos were rendered by Elizabeth; -’Harding: recitations by Mabel Sharp| "MAs and Fred Arnett: Viclin Solo by| feut) | Carman Queeli: selections by the \Glee Club and a shadowgraph by | erect| Moore McFadden, Clifford _ McGirr,] Young, Alma Kress, Jean Grant, Arthur Adlam, Carman Queen, Reg. Steeds. Miss Phippen was directâ€" ress of this play. ‘God Save the K:ng‘ and the school yell closed a splend:d right in the annals of high school life. |\ _A Dutch Dance in costume made us feci warm to "The Land of the Tuâ€" |lip."__ The characters were Louise Jamieson, Olive Ball, Susie Bell, R. Graham, Shirley Mclctyre, Ann Baldâ€" win, Alix Tcobin, Dorothy Bogle. Miss Walker had this number in charge and also a two part chorus, the "French song "Alouette." A stately dance was the minuet and performed with cldâ€"world _ dignity anu charm by Violet Armstrong, Norâ€" ma _ Kelsey, Christine MeCracken, Jean McGillivray, Annie Campbell, Gencvieve Saunders, Bernice Whitâ€" mcre, Dorothy Caldwell. A a A patriotic scarf dance was a pretâ€" ty number and comprised Jean Mofâ€" fat, Ruby Hill, Velma Blyth, Morâ€" ence Havens, Clara Jack, Elsie Hunâ€" ter, Mary Pickering, Sadie McEachâ€" ervx, Edith Erwin. This was in charge oi Miss H. Gerrie. There was great variety to the program. A Shakesperian presentaâ€" tion of the Travellers‘ scene from Henry IV, was a bright spot in the program. Dorald Knight as Sir John Falstaff : Gordon Grant as Poius : Jim Henderson as Prince Hal had the principal roles and performed their respoct.ve parts well. Others taking part in this drama were Arthur Adâ€" lam, Billy Arnill, M McFadden, Morâ€" ris Matthews, Jim McRonald, Jas and Will â€" Sullivan, Lawrence Hopkins. The memory feat of these students was a wonderful performance. Miss Weir had this play in charge. | __Mr Ned Burnett, President of the [ Literary Society, was chairman of evâ€" ‘ ening, and for an embryo speech, \ made quite a hit. He had asked Mr. | Baldw!n, of the Good Roads Dept., |and R. M. su’fltng. of the C.N.R. for | advice on how to start & speech, but fhe found he cculd get Mitle supoprt, azd went on in his own way. . The | teaching staff had different responsiâ€" , bilities in preparing the program and | handled them well. Miss Elizabeth Harding was the star pianist of the |night and the snappy music between numbers by High School orchestra,‘ lwas much enjoyed. Other members lwcre Carman Queen on violin: Reg.' Steed, horn: Oleida Hahn, Jean Rowe Ned Burnett. We are going to refer to medals first for that is the important end of academic concert. Mr John A. Graâ€" bham and Miss Marion Moore were the presenter and presentee, respectâ€" ively, for the High School Entrance medalâ€"gcing to the highest student securing highest standing at the H. $. Entrance last summer. Dr Grant, n behalf of the High School Board, presented three medals to Dan F.rth, Lucy Robins and Jean _ Moffat, re spectively, for highest standing in Forms III, If and 1. The staff of Durham High School are to be congratulated on putting aâ€" cross another of these successful eâ€" vents on Friday night last, and that it is a popular night, is evident, for the Town Hall capacity was entirely inadequate for the occasion. the Town Hall stage and there is ncthing else that gives quite the thrill as this first venture. But it is more than a spirit of adventure : it is a story of achievement and to receive a medal for high â€" scholastic standing is something that causes a thrill of another kind. % "Pupis may come and go, but Commencement Exercises go on forâ€" ever." _ So it would seem judging from the many successful Commenceâ€" ment Exercises since the inception of these pleasing innovations in schoo!l life. Truly it is the comâ€" mencement of many appearing on Commencement Exercises Drew Crowded Hall Teachers and Schclars share the reâ€" ward of the many complimientary reâ€" marks.â€" Proceeds go to Literary Soâ€" ciety Funds. _ ? % »«u ui . b " § Sireere Wishes Che Burham Revies. \\ ’\. L4 A $ b 8 & )* $‘ _ Christmas to and go, but furni books were a delight to him and at his home was an envied collection of literature. Besiges ‘his books, Mr Mcâ€" Kenzie had another hobbyâ€"wood corving. In his carpenter shop he speat many a leisure mour finding deâ€" light in selecting a piece of wood and bringing out the beauty Cof its grain, and many a useful plece of The village of Lucknow was sadâ€" dezed on Sunday evening, Dec. 13, on learning of the de\th of A. D. Mc Kenzie, editor and ‘proprietor of the Lucknow Sentinel, for the past 20 years. ‘Q, well as a journalist, Mr. McKenzi¢ was a fuent speaker with a command of words and knowledge no coubt derived from read‘ng. Good The late Mrs McFadden was a member of Knox United Church and in years of health, ~she was‘ most faithful in attendance. Essentially she was a home woman, devoted in its inrtorests and her family. Her friendly and sympathetic demeanor will be always cherished by â€" those who knew her best. on Lambton St East, where Mr Mc Fadden was removed by death 12 years ago. With daughter Margaret and with her sister Mrs Robson, and most of the family near by, deâ€" ceased has spent her declining years happily. to this district, settling near '?Rob‘ Roy,. About s!sty years agso she was wedded to Thos. McFadden, who preâ€"‘ deceased her 12 years ago. As a bride she stepped int> her new home which for 41 years she shared with‘ her late husband.© In those years a graphic story could be written of the joys and sorrows Pf family life,, the difficulties snyn&mted «and the goodâ€"| will end apprciation of â€"neighbors and ; friends. The McFadden home in Glenelg, was known at all times as , the essence of comfort and hospitalâ€" ity and the section will not soon forâ€"‘ get the memory of the gracious lady ; who presided over it. | | _ After a brief struggle the past fow days, death came as a peaceful sieep to Mrs Thomas, McFadden, who passed away in the early hours of Tueséay morning, surrounded by , members of the family in or near town, who have kept a constant vigil since her sickness. Four years ago, Mrs McéFadion suffered a nervous . break down, and while she rallied, sufficiently to be up and around, was not her former self. About three‘ weeks ago she was overcome with a heart weakness from which $he parâ€"| tially rallied : it was followed by a‘ severe set back and she has passed ‘ to a fairer realm, mourned by family,| relatives and friends. She was> in‘ her 80th year. | Deceased in maidenhood was Jesâ€"! sie Young, born in New Glasgow,‘ Quebec, daughter cf the late James ard Mrs Young. When 14 years of age, with her parents, she camee*west ‘ to this district. settling near‘ Rah P:ssing of * *# P ol oo reemabc y o( . . . entedime P cammass d w s ts on ol â€" on 0 on in ces Sn cegemmmmmmeioneeofrrmemn omm dennmemmmmnnn w t on goomnntrane ~# DURHAM, THURSDAY DECEMBER 24, 1931 Mrs. Thos. McFadden With which is incorporated the Holstein Leader P%a ger" was sung by Margaret Williame, Arlene Bebb, Ellison and Danny Edge: a darkies‘ song by George and Willie Scheurman. A dialogue "Merry Christmas" by Junior pupiis, a Christâ€" mas reading by Mary Perry and three school choruses completed the program. The tree was well laden with gifts and Santa Claus was right on the job to fulfil his part, to the mercy." There was a sleepy song by little tots in nighties, nursing dolls, and another drill where the smaller children hung up stockings and sang. A pretty quartette "Away in a Manâ€" is head in the rall,. A spuc.amist trom Wugil.1 Was w.@d 100 wuy came and uperateu between thee and rour a.m. removing the pressure. oi s«ull aâ€" wgamst the braic, bue he surv.ved onâ€" y a day after. W UUnesday w[lt.ausd. Adjouwrnneut Was hetuo Uiid. Wednesday nexs Lo& ou.0, as 11 A.alm in the WowWn â€" rHan, wWuen UCrown Artorney nHenry wuinve proscat and an anquest heiu. _ ‘Whe wi«y are: Rodt Ajoe, iuos i Browu, tnaill McCom, J P Smiln, M. G. Caiâ€" uei, k L Saundeis Clarence Mcuarr, ._ 1. MeCivckiin:, Guy nearney, c. n’,l)arl.'nx‘. Coroner Dr D. B. Jamieson had a Juiy sumiluviued wuo vieweu Lhe scene uf the accident and tne reMaims ou Over a month ago a blocd vessel burst on h.s spine and he has since been in critical health. (Just a week ago he was removed to Durham hosâ€" pical tor care and treatment and was making some picgress towards recovâ€" ury. rie occup.eqa the taiud room on ue main lic.s, near south end of tae hew Waig and while muises were winporaray apscnt, ne nad. arisen from his bea between 11 and 1% p. m. Mucday, walkea out into nail to eleâ€" Yaiw., and operiag tue door, teli iweive reet aown tre snaft on to the ceuaguc floo., crusn:iong one s.uu of ~A tragic death occurred in Durham Hospital Wednesday morning, â€" when George Hopkins, a well known Gleâ€" nelg tarmer and recently a patient thure, passed away, foliowing a fail ucwn the elevator shatt about midâ€" night Monday. > Geo. Hopkins Died Wednesday: Result of Fall husband Mr and Mrs ‘Wm. Coleridge, Owen Sound, announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ellen Coleridge, to Arthur Greenaway Charlton, son of Mr and Mrs S. W. L. Charlton, of Londor:, Ont., the marriage to take place qu.etly New Years‘ Day. Mr and Mrs Thos. Nichol, Priceâ€" ville, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Ena R., to Emerson J. Bennett of Flesherton, son of the Rev M. M. Benneit and the late Mrs Bennett, the marriage to take place quietly the latter part of December. Misses Annic and Julia Weir are spending Christmas with their sister Mrs Bert Smith in Guelph. Mr Thos. Atchiscn left Wecnesday to eat Christmas goose with his daughter, Mrs J. W. Renwick and husband . Mr James Waison, Normanby, has left for Detrcit this week, to spend a few weeks with his sons, Arch, S. and William M. Mrs Robert Milne and family, Mr and Mrs Alex Hay and son George are spending Christmas with Mrs J McDonald and family, Aberdeen. Mr Wm Atchison cf Michigan, who was on a visit to his brether Thomas hore, has taken ill at the latter‘s hem> i: Upper Town, requiring medâ€" ical attention. Mr Edward Boyce and . daughter\ Miss Blanche, Mr and Mrs Clarence McGirr, are spending the day with Mr and Mrs Robt McCaslin, Louise. Mr HarolG Ramage of the "Northâ€" eron News", Kirkland Lake, and Mr. Aithur Ramage of the Thornbury Review Herald , are guests at the parental home for "the day‘. Miss Isabel Jamieson, Bishop Straâ€" chan School, Toronteo: and Mr Bowâ€" man Jamieson of Si Jerome‘s College, Kitchener, are spending the Christâ€" mastide at their home. Mrs C. M. Bowman of Waterloo, are spending Christmas with Dr. and Mrs D. B. Jamieson. Mr and Mrs H. H. Bowman and family and Mrs B‘s mother, Mrs. Straito=:, of Owen Sound: Mr. and Mrs Robert Macfarlane left on Tuesday for Toronto, where she will spend some time with her sister, Mrs Macdonald. Providing the weather stays on gool behavior, as it is at present, Mis Maciarlane wiil forego this winter her annual trip to Florida McFADDEN‘S DRUG STORE. DURHAM ENGAGEMENTS riends. ay the New Year bring Joy and sperity to all our Customers and revealed \ When the silvery trumpe mas haye pealed, That This, in the field ~ Where the feet of _\ _ _ _ °nownlakes that cover thy sod The feet of the Christâ€"Child fall genâ€" tle and white, And the voice of the Christâ€"Child tells out with delight That mankind are the children â€" of The feet of the {uunble-t may walk toâ€"night ! + On the snowflakes that The feet of the Chriets burden cof care, % But at Christmas it always is young; The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair And its soul full, of music breaks forth on the air, When the song of the angels is sung. It is coming, old earth, it is coming THE EARTH HAS GROwn OLD _ A home prayer meeting was conâ€" « ducted by Rev W. H. Smith, at the The. sarth has grown old; WitBâ€"316 home of . MFs ~Thos: McGirr, Jast burden cf care, . . W week when communion was also dis But at Christmas it always is young: persed. The rite of baptism was adâ€" The us n 12 "he Jovwel burns Tustrous .iministered todestieLouise AMoran. m and fair i § fant daughter of Mr and Mrs \W. 3. And its soul full, of music breaks Moran (Jessie Reid) at this service. forth on the air. Thanking you for your Patronage Chrisgr}}gg Greeting Published Weekly at $2.00 a year in advance and Extending Best Wishes the are the chilten of For a Merry Christuas Prosperous New Year during the past year the holiest have . oJ. VOLLETT SIVY AKuriv eP TORONTO is coming and a Christâ€" Delivered in any quantiâ€" ty. ROBT. CAMPBELL ® u.o wb "~ ROAZS PVere C. RAMAGE & 8GN, Publisher: CANADIAN COKE Now in Storage Phone 46, â€" Durham See me for Prices â€" TOWN, Jeweler All g4 i94 pil