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Durham Review (1897), 20 Apr 1933, p. 8

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The Review is well equipped for all kinds of Job Printing 4s surprisingly inexpensive The usual notice, quite apt to be forgotten in the stress of other matâ€" ters, was not enough for Phil. The ::fiht before each meeting he would each member on the telephone and remind him. The raulft, was bumper meetings that got down to business and produced results. The telephone is indispensable. It is so much part and parcel of your daily life that you cannot do withâ€" clear and he knew how to read them. But best of all was the way he lined the crowd up for e«z as the verdict of the Elm Association members before had been in office six Colance. one" call é:ution- toâ€"station) after 8.30 p.m. See list of rates in front of directory. He was a keen student of afâ€" fairs at home and abroad and the Daily Globe never had a more ardâ€" ent reader. He was also a man of good judgment and his summing up of a question or argument, generally found him to be on the right side. t Outwardly he may have appeared gruff at times, buta warm and kindly heart beat within, as neighbors and friends testify. He was proud of his For 30 cents | family and of their successes and mcm.u]m triumphs he shared with them. 100 miles cesc nemundilisonl ueB ul ireecates dnc en caciinntnice en ; The Renton name will always be asâ€" Isociated with the activities of Droâ€" \ more and locality. _ They have been | among its earliest residents. _ The }parents of deceased came north from the Paisley Block, near Guelph, and lwith their family of young boys, setâ€" tled on the farm which their son ‘James occupies toâ€"day, west of Droâ€" more. The family received their | education, the best there was at the \time, at S.S. No 12, Egremont. But | their native ability was their best ‘asset and this was put to many uses. John learned the blacksmithing trade and for many years conducted a good business at Dromore, and 1 ater building a shop on the corner of the farm he had purchased from John Garson. He was a genius with tools, especially the jackâ€"knife, from which he fashioned many wonderful things. He had to his credit the making of several violins and which toâ€"day rivâ€" |al many of the professional build. hel The services on Wednesday were conducted by Rev. R. Honeyman of Amos Church and interment took place in the family plot. Many old friends and neighbors were present to give their last meed of respect. Fifty two years ago in December last he was married to Jane Armâ€" strong, who survives him with a family of three children, viz; Ella, Mrs .S H. Lind, Steveston, B. C.; Arthur, on the home farm and Eva, Mrs Alex Milne, near by. There is also one brother, James, ‘surviving, who was present at the funeral on Wednesday. Instead of writing that weekly letâ€" ter to distant friends, why not have the Review tell them the news of the district. Save yourself the trouble of worrying over what to say each week for $2.00 for a whole year. A useful life passed away Sunday, April 16, at his home at Dromore, when John Renton joined the great majority, in his 80th year. His wife and daughter were with him at the last, though anticipating no fatal results, having refused help from the neighbors to ‘sit up‘ that night. For some years back he has been afflictâ€" ed with rheumatism, but always able to chore around. Some time ago he had a fall and since has not been the THE ROLL CALL JOHN RENTON At a great sacrifice price for cash. Lot 27 Con 7, Bentinck, Co. Grey, 100 acres. About 15 acres of bush: barn 44 x 64, a good driving house and a fairly good residence. No enâ€" cumbrances. % mile from school. Imâ€" mediate possession given, clear title. Apply to A. McGILLIVRAY, Mrs Beley was also the guest â€" of honor at a tea given by Mrs A. S. Oliver of Yale Ave., London, prevyâ€" ious to her departure. Previous to the departure of Mr. and Mrs Beley from London, a deâ€" lightfully planned ijuncheon was arâ€" ranged for the latter in the Metroâ€" politan church parlors, where covers were laid for 30 at a table done in St Patrick‘s green, with lacy ferns and slim green tapers. The departure of Mrs Beley was expressed as a matâ€" ter of regret to the members of group 4 of the Metropolitan ladies‘ aid, hosâ€" tesses of the occasion. The guest of honor was presented with a handâ€" some piece of pottery as a farewell gift. Mrs Beley made a graceful reply ’ At the annual meeting of the Wesâ€" tern Football Association held in Kitchener on Good Friday, Secretary James Biake in his report paid the following warm tribute to Holstein‘s football prowess: "For a small place, Holstein are to be congratulated on winning two cups, Intermediate and ‘Junior, in one season. The Executive regret very much that no medals could be presented. While Holstein ‘bad it fairly easy in the Junior strugâ€" gle, they sure put up some real games . in the Intermediate series. That is an honor worth recognizing." ' G. M. Beley, accountant for the past four years of the main branch, Royal Bank, London, leaves to take over the duties of manager of the Main and Sherman St branch, Hamâ€" H#ton. He begins his new duties this Monday . , There will be a meeting of all inâ€" terested in Football in Orange Hall, on Friday, April 28, at 8 o‘clock. Will the players attend and check up on their equipment as it is wanted to know what will be needed for the season . Sympathy is extended to Mrs Webâ€" ber and family, on the death of husâ€" band and father, who passed away on Monday. After service at home by Rev Mr Aitken, the funeral takes place to Maplewood cemetery Thursâ€" day. Mr and Mrs S. Habermehl visited Hanover friends the first of the week. Mr and Mrs L. B. Nicholson and sons Robert and Kenneth visited Mr and Mrs Alex Brown and called on other village friends the first of the week. Mrs Irvin, Jack and Brown motorâ€" ed to Toronto Thursday. Mrs Irvin and Brown returned the first of the week, while Jack remained and went on duty in Galt, Tuesday. The Saugeen branch, C.GA.T., met in the Pres. Church on April 13. Afâ€" ter a short time spent in business, the group went on a hike. Miss Helen Murray, Toronto, is spending the holidays with her sister Mrs (Rev) Aitken. Mr Jos. Ellis, Sr who spent the winter in village, has moved back to his old home on the farm. _ Mr and Mrs Richard Ellis have moved to his father‘s farm in Proton. Mr and Mrs W. Freeman and Bert were guests of the Johnson family. Miss Jean Ellis, Toronto, spent the week end at home. Miss M. Christie R. N., Toronto, visited her parents over the holidays Mr and Mrs McGuire and family, visited her parents at Edge Hill the first of week. The Fidelis Vigia, C.GA.T. held their meeting, Ap. 12. An interesting topic was given by Jessie Stevenson, on the life and work of Mary Slessor. Dr I. Brown had a questionaire for the group. Some time was spent in games and the meeting closed in the usual way. Mr W. G. Ritchie, Durham and Miss Hazel Beaton, Bunessan, visitâ€" ed the McGuire family Sunday and took in the cantata in evening. Mrs McKinney of Proton visited her daughter, Mrs W. P. Ellis over the week end. Miss Leona Phillips Moose Jaw, is visiting Dr and Mrs W P Ellis. 2 LOCAL AND PERSONA!L 3 Te eeseue mur aee gaece Gec cac # Mr Bert Lynch was operated upon for appendicitis in the Mount Forest bhospital last week and is getting aâ€" long as well as could be expected. We wish him a speedy recovery. Misses Viola and Norma Johnston, accompanied by Messrs Frank and Howard Kesso of Listowel, spent the week end and holiday with their parâ€" ents, Mr and Mrs Thos. Johnston. Miss Maud Warling, Toronto, visitâ€" ed Mr and Mrs J W Brown over the week and gave two splendid solos in the Presbyterian church morning and evening. Mrs Jack Switzer and children spent the week end with her parents in ‘Toronto. Mrs Rife visited her son Ross and other Detroit friends over the week The cantata in the United Church, Sunday evening put on by the choir, was enjoyed by a large congregation. THE DURHAM REVIEW HOLSTEIN LEADER FARM FOR SALE Ont. his best to save the day‘s boil but just didn‘t. It‘s tough to see about $12 floating away from a fellow nowâ€" adays, still there‘s no use crying ovâ€" er spilt maple syrup, As one local wag remarked ‘"The fish ought to be sweet in the Grand this year." THE GRAND RIVER Now CARRIES MAPLE SYRUP FLAvOR (Dundalk Herald) To have about seven gallons of newlyâ€"made maple syrup splash out of a can and float Aown a stream near Dundalk a few days ago, was the experience of a farmer near Dunâ€" dalk. He had boiled all day in the rain, and his son was driving home with the syrup on the stoneboat. In: crossing a small stream, the nose of the stoneboat stuck on the opposite bank, precipitating can and contents into the stream. The young man did ; his best to save the day‘s boil but | Mr Thos. Hargrave who spent the winter with his sister, Mrs J. M. Alâ€" lan, has bought Mrs Stephenson‘s farm, lot 17, con 21. Mr and Mrs Geo McKelvey, Toronâ€" to, are spending the holidays with his dadi Mr David McKelvey. Miss Irene Hodper, Torontd.';i'sl-t- ed her parents, Mr and Mrs Abraâ€" ham Hooper on Easter Sunday. Mr Gordon Leith has bought the Erwin Geddes farm. Reg. Wilson who had his collar bone broken last month while sleighâ€" riding, is getting along fine. Dr. Mountain told him he will be able to go sleighâ€"riding in two weeks. Miss Muriel McMillan, teacher at S$.S8. No 12, is spending the holiday week at her home, near Ottawa. ‘ Mr Matt. Hooper, collector of taxâ€" es, is finishing up this Wednesday. | Mr Reg Ramage got three of his fingers nipped on Saturday while throwing wood away from a saw. Mr Isaac Hooper, con 18, with his drag saw and buzz saw, cut wood aâ€" round here last week. Mr Harry Watts is again butcher for North Egremont beef ring, which commences this week and will conâ€" tinue for 32 weeks as usual. Mr John Renton passed to the Great Beyond on Easter Sunday, Apâ€" ril 16, near midnight, in ris 80th year. Interment Wednesday in Droâ€" more cemetery. We will have a write up along next week if no other apâ€" pears this week. Mr Charlie Smail s in these parts at present wth his buzz saw cutting wood for farmers. He intends going up near Markdale where he has 550 cords to cut. Mr Major Ececles is busy at present dragging the roads which were cut up pretty badly. He is smoothing them out so that it will be pleasant travelling over them. Mrs Arthur Renton is spending a few days with her sisters, Mrs Mcâ€" Eachern and Mrs Scott in Toronto. Mac came up and is helping Art with the housework and chores at the barn. Mr Ritchie of Durham, is spending a few days with his friend, Mr Rusâ€" sell Taylor. The young people are holding their last meeting this Friday, until next fall. The topic is to be taken by Mrs R. Honeyman on ‘Love‘s Negatives‘. The boys are to provide the program â€"lunch to be provided by the ladies. Mr Cooper, Markdale, with his moving picture machine, gave the life of Rob Roy to the young people of Amos, on Monday week and was Congratulations to Bert Mather, who won the oratorical contest in Mount Forest high school last week. Mr and Mrs Knapp and family of Toronto, spent the week end with their mother, Mrs Robt Smail. The W. M. S. are holding their April meeting at the home of Mrs. Will Hunter on Thursday of this week. Rev Robt Honeyman and John Ecâ€" cles attended Presbytery at Harriston last Tuesday. The cantata, ‘The Easter Message‘, given by the choir of the Holstein United Church, was a real success. The choruses, duets, quartettes and solos, were all well taken and reflect credit on Mr Eric Sharpe, choir leaâ€" der. Mrs Habermehl was pianist, a duty which she efficiently performed. Mr Clarence Ross went to Durham Hospital Sunday, to visit Mrs Ross, who is improving slowly in health. Mr Thos Johnston, Miss Dorothy McNaulty spent Easter in Toronto. Some in this locality have started work on the land while others are engaged at wood bees. Miss Isabel Hastie is spending the Easter vacation with her sister in Toronto. Mrs W. H. Rogers visited over the week end with her daughters in Toâ€" ronto. NORTH EGREMONT 102 2 CCCR ETB anC 'tann near Harriston. 1 Cemt Eie aneod operations again this season, with Mr Harry Watt as their butcher. _ ‘The first delivery of meat was on Tuesâ€" day last. Mr and Mrs John Nelson visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jas Johnson Mrs Milford Matthews is indis«.. _3 ~" ~""*C ner grandâ€"parents, Mr and Mrs Austin Hann of North Egremont The people of this vicinity welcome Mr and Mrs Thos: Tucker and famâ€" ily back again, and we are pleased to have them attending St. Paul‘s church Miss Pearl Gordon spent days with her grandâ€"parents Mrs Austin Hann of NawL 3 Mr Mervyn Reuber, teacher, is at his home at Clifford for the Easter vacation . Mr Carman Queen of Huron College of London, is enjoying Easter VACAy tion at the parental home. _ He will return to University Tuesday . Miss Florence McMillan, Holstein, is engaged at home of her uncle, Mr Thos. McMillan, looking after the household duties. Mr Robt Davis is engaged with Neil Calder of Yeovil for the comi summer months to assist with dut on the farm. the The W.M.S. of Knox Church met at the home of Mrs Alex Smith with 16 ladies present. Mrs Jno. Marshall, Jr. reai from the study book on Misâ€" sions at Home and Abroad. Mrs Walâ€" lace gave a good Easter paper. Easâ€" ter hymns were sung and the roll call answered by Easter msssages. Mrs Harry Caldwell and Milton reâ€" turned to their home here last week after spending the winter in Hanover. We are glad that Milton is some betâ€" ter. Mr Howard and Miss Susie Marâ€" shall are assisting Mr Irwin Ferguâ€" son of Egremont in making maple syâ€" rup. A number on our line are enâ€" gaged in the same work. Mrs. Thompson, sons Norman and Gordon, and a friend from the Rocky, and Mr Wm. Thompson of town, visâ€" ited on Thursday of last week at the Thompson home. Mr and Mrs Alex. Aberdein and children of Ailsa Craig, visited over Sunday at Mr D. Marshall‘s, returnâ€" ing on Monday to their home. Miss Margaret Watson came home from London last week. Her mother is still under the doctor‘s care. Mr and Mrs Andrew Marshall and | meeting, which was opened by Isabel, spent Sunday evening wWALh jng "O Canada" and followed b; Mr and Mrs John Kerr, Varney. |creed in unison. _ The roll cal} ~ (Arrived too late for last week, 'annwered by "Hints on Flower G: There were more out to the serâ€" ening" and payment of fees. A vice on Sunday than usual, though ter of appreciation from Mrs R the roads are still in a bad state. Watson was read, thanking the ( The gubject for the message was : for flowers received and Miss ( "measured by the shadow" from the lotte Patterson thanked the m story of Job‘s life and experiences. bers for flowers sent her whil« Job was sorely tested by many trials the hospital. It was decided tha: and affliictions, but he came out vicâ€" flower com. purchase a plant to torious, with a stronger faith in God.. given to Mrs Watson on Easter & God speaks to us in our race for day. pleasure and wealth and by our trials Miss Patterson gave an intere: and bereavements, and in all of these paper on "Love lightens the Bur like Job, we would rather that He She to‘d of the many demands o would leave us alone, but we should mother in the homeand how thow: be thankful that God does not let us fulness and love by other mem» alone, for how often we learn in “d'i in the home made these love Aw versity what we never would in prosâ€" and not burdens. Mrs E. C. \\ perity ! ‘guve the Current Events and M Mrs. MacAlister expects to spend J. Wilton read a chapter from Easter week with her daughters in Cattie in the Stall." _ Mrs H=w Toronto. We are‘glad to learn t.hat|Barber gave a reading and the m« Miss Mary MacAlister is recoverlng|lng closed with singing. Lunch ~ from her recent operation, though served by the hostess. still in the hospital. | hk l o. An Easter message on Sunday on "Mary at the tomb" and her disapâ€" pointment at finding the empty tomb and her joy at meeting the Master after He had risen from the dead. Jeâ€" sus had a wonderful birth and alsoa wonderful life and a marvelious death and atonement, But after all, our hope centres in His resurrection for without it our hopes are vain for an eternal life beyond the grave. What does Easter mean to us? The choir sang ‘What a wonderful Saviour.‘ of yore Mrs Porter of town visited Sunday with her son and family here and atâ€" tended service at Knox. Misses Eleanor Marshall and Florâ€" ence Mcllvride are spending their vacation at their respective homes. Mr and Mrs Albert Marshall spent over Sunday with Toronto friends. Miss Alice Woods Acton, spent a few days last week at the Smallman home. Mr and Mrs Wm Backus, Miss Jennie Stuart and Mr D. Lawrence, spent an evening recently with Mr. and Mrs Smallman. Mr and Mrs Allan Wise, Allan Park visited Sunday at the Thompson home Mr and Mrs Wm Thompson attendâ€" ed the funeral of Mr N. Bigham in Mt. Forest on Friday last. Mr Bigâ€" ham was a brotherinâ€"law of Mrs. Thompson, Sr. We have learned of the death of James Webber, our nearest . neighâ€" bor, before the family moved to Egremont 2 years ago. Deceased was a good neighbor and kind father and we offer sympathy to the family who mourn his passing. Mr and Mrs McCulloch, sons and daughter of Bentinck, visited on Sunday Mr and Mrs John Marshall, Jr. â€".s:mmaiy ARCHIVES TORONTO ALLAN‘S C Smith served refreshments at KNOX CORNERS the coming a â€"few with Mr M vray, Verna Haw, Highest class standing for Term : Sr IVâ€"Estelle Swanston ; Sr Htâ€" Howard Haw; Jr IIâ€"Evelyn Haw ; Jr TIâ€"Margaret McGillivray, Sr I â€"Jack Brown, Primerâ€"Perey Moâ€" Gillivray. Sr IIâ€"Kathleen McGilliâ€" Love 68, Bob Brown 61. Sr Iâ€"Miliâ€" red Eakett 83, Jack Brown 70, De}â€" bert Haw 68; Prâ€"Percy MoGilliâ€" LAaster Tests. Report on all subjects. IV Classâ€"Mary McEachern 83, E> telle Swanston 80, Marjorie Ross 67, Viola Long 61. Sr IIMâ€"Howard Shaw 77, Elva Bunston 18, Lioyd Long 72, Peter McEachern 62. Jr HIâ€"Evelyn Haw 70, Beverly Brown 66, Bill Brown 64, Victor Lamont 60. _ Sr IIâ€"Kathâ€" leen McGillivray 80, Iva Lamoat 80, Robert Bunston 61. Jr IIâ€"Margarct McGillivray 81, Verna Eakett 77. C. Easter Tests Lord‘s Supper was observed Mr Elgin Rahn has been engased with Bert Dickson for the summer Glad to see so many out to churc» Sundjay . The sacrament of the Miss Annie Stewart went to Toro: to for a few days‘ holidays with h: brother Jack. Our teacher, Miss Jean Leding is spending the holidays at her | at Dornmoch. Mrs Ruttle and Annie, Toront spending a week with friends in village. Mr Franklyn Pinder is spending holidays with his grandmother, \ Whyte. W. O. Pinder made a business to Toronto last week. Jas. Christie has been enz with R. Pinder for the seeding Visitors at the Johns home over Easter were Mr and Mrs Jack Sâ€"wâ€" art, Toronto: Miss Erma Johns and friend of Buffalo: Mr and Mrs Elmor The Wide Awake Community Clu» met at home of Mr Palmer Patterson on April 11, with about twenty in a tendance. The Pres., Miss Charlow» Patterson opened the meeting . wi ) community singing, followed by ts roll call, which was answered by », favorite flower. . The Pres, thank~ the club for flowers sent her wi). in hospital _ Miss Mary Bell gave ; paper on St Patrick. The month! Gazette was read by Ronald Smith : number of contests were then givo by Charlotte Patterson, Mary 1 and Mrs John Marshall, Jr. A n ber of games were played and 6 "Maple Leaf" closed the me~ Lunch was served. The April meeting of Varney VT, W.0O. was held on Thursday last, at home of Mrs J. J. Wilton. Thepres., Mrs Harold Barber, conducted w meeting, which was opened by singâ€" ing "O Canada" and followed by the creed in unison. _ The roll call was answered by "Hints on Flower Gariâ€" ening" and payment of fees,. A |~â€" ter of appreciation from Mrs R. 1. Watson was read, thanking the Club for flowers received and Miss Cha~ lotte Patterson thanked the mo»â€" bers for flowers sent her while in the hospital. It was decided that the flower com, purchase a plant to hbe given to Mrs Watson on Easter Sunâ€" day . Mr and Mrs G. Cupskey, Hepwo are spending a few days with ) parents, Mr and Mrs Jno., Morie Mr and Mrs Melbourne MceKay :1 Aaughter Marjorie, Inwood, Mrs 1. Barber, Durham; Mr and Mrs Goo .\ Turnbull, S. Bent. and sons John of Kingston and Archie, Guelph Voon tional Collegiate, were recent visito»s with Mr and Mrs Bert Barber. Mrs Frank Hopkins and chilo Dromore, spent a few days du Easter vacation with her pan Mr and Mrs John Kerr. The Varney young people are py:â€" ting on a play and other program in Varney church, on April 19. The funeral of the late Jas Webbor % ber of Egremont, formerly of Knox Corners is being held Thursday, A» ril 20, to Maplewood cemetery. U.FW.O. at J. J. Wilton‘s SCHOOL REPORTS APRIL 20, 1933 NO 14, BGREMONT NO 10, EGREMONT L. Barker, teacher 6 One of Rol dows is enhar exhibit of bin surroundings, ‘ ho VOL. LV OaATS; 1 cleaned Oa Phone« Dr firstâ€"a Pergu Kearn« Contract Let for S lab dent Mr 8e Monda Distressing Accide Mrs M. MH. Mi Tearing up the Ra MacMo T« Mrs M M M M ar «tu wn #ol No ison the class t« Prayer brought t » close. Coura s10Nn&AT} and we in our I and Finan« bara Ritch ent M "A pleasant sc inadiat Un Knox d s Marray, Addresses W W MeM ibove and M Mc( 114 The pay H men be 1€ MJ out M Ag g and | class t« OT Ond W M H 1

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