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should famâ€" th the new motor upon his memâ€" t end and which AIN FARES t and Conspiracy and false state d by the Grand REDITORS TD . L, 1B84 to e of the arges of COT rth Lit The annual meeting of the County |expenditure in the various county Orange Lodge of Grey South was obligations, showing the County had heli at the local lodgercoms on Tues |a 1933 surplus of $26,566.93 cver esâ€" day afterncon, with a good attendâ€"|timates. They were furthest out in ance. Delegates were present from |estimates in cost of incigent patients Conn, Mount Forest, Farewell, Holâ€" in hospitals $5000 was estimated to stein, Normanby, Durham, and surâ€" cover this, whereas the actual payâ€" rounding district. Following is the!'m’ms were over $11,000. Grey is in nâ€"w siate of officers elected: | splendid f@nancial shape, one of the County Moaterâ€" Clarence Fenton, best in the Province. Holstein; Dep. Co. Masterâ€"Thomas| Owing to slow payment of tax arâ€" Tucker, Varney; Chaplainâ€"W. R. rears with a 5 perâ€"cent penalty, the Watson, Egremont; Rcec. Seey.â€"R. Council may call a special meeting to McFarlane, Normanby; Treasurer â€"|amend the byâ€"law, changing the penâ€" Robt. Eden, Varney; Marshalâ€"Geo. a‘lty payable after Dec. 12th to 1 Y . Noble, Durham; Lecturersâ€"John Anâ€", with an increase of 1% monthly afâ€" derson and N. Hopkins, Normanby. 'ter Jan. 1st. Th‘s would make a 2% Plans for the big celebration in rate in Jan., 3 in Feb., 4 in March, Durham on July 12th next, were d‘sâ€" unnilllthonllhdonl.hfl. eussed. Durham Lodge served reâ€"| Plan it is hoped, would speed up payâ€" treshments at the close. . | ments, ( Oranse Officers "Music". Mrs. R. Renwick and Miss Blyth a duet entitled, "Oh list to the Whipâ€"peorâ€" Will; Mrs. Kress, piano solu, Love‘s Dream." These were inâ€" lorspersed with sacred Hymns, "Oh God cur help in ages" and the psaim "Unto the Hills." A musical contest was cnjoyed by the hostess, Miss We‘ir. and her assistants. played "The Rosary Song." Mrs. A. C. Kinnee gave a splendid paper on "Music Day" at Women‘s Institute The Durham Branch of the Woâ€" men‘s Institute held their February mecling at the home of Miss Annie Weir on Thursday on Thursday afâ€" terncon, Feb. Ist., with the Presiâ€" dert, Mrs. Mather in the chair. The meâ€"i‘ng opened with the "Ode" and prayer. Plans were made for the At Hom~ to be held in March, also corâ€" respondence was read and plans made for the summer series of meetâ€" ings. Roll call was answered by a verse and legends on St. Valentine. As this was "Mus‘c Day", the group in charge gave a spick and varied program of both sacred and secular music. Mrs. Padfield and Mrs. Stauftâ€" for, piano duett; Miss W. Blyt.h,i sulo "Trees"; Mrs. Stauffer, piano solo; Miss Blyth read the story of "The Rosary‘" and Mrs H. Kreui cedar of M skate Fortune and Heave CI2BCY Wilk my ay.} The Sunday Schookf sand the way it rortuae and neose oueaet, o4 6 o | ts handied, tame in for much pulory cunch holo at their next Fogâ€" [ from several in the audience. Dr. F. uunecll as & whote Grant is the active Superintendent, ular meeting. and now has on his roll an average One Man Town of one hundred scholars. A banner Brockville Recorder:â€" The doctor| has been presented by a friend of the hos closed up the clinic and Williâ€" ) school to the banner class and teachâ€" amsburg has suffered as a result. / er in attendance, and this friend alâ€" Where cafes and restaurants appearâ€"| so donates each Cbristmas a religious ed on every corner, only one remains booklet to each child. open, the others digging in for the| The Sen‘or Missionary organization winter with shades drawn. Hotels reland its auxiliaries have had a sucâ€" main cpen only to keep fires up. Ino church in the surrounding counâ€" Stures are supplying only the n@â€" | tryside, supports Missions to the exâ€" tive; the popular shoe store is open | (Continued on Page 8.) but bare of customers; not even the | avemene $ street corners sport any activity, the' stroots being almost completely de-;co * * * serted. Dr, Locke is taking a month‘s | MCII COBSIdellllg holidays At the annual meeting of the Orilâ€" lia Agricultural Society held last week it was suggested that Orillia hold its fair in August instead of September. It was pointed out that Oshawa had changed its date to Augâ€" ust successfully. Forty Want Police Job. y About forty applications have been received by Town Clerk C. M. Mcâ€" Nab of Walkerton for the position of police chief and caretaker of the town EsMA, which dual office is enâ€" hanced with a salary of $700, togethâ€" er with free house, light and fuel. The police committee comprised of Councillors Campbell Grant, A. G. Fortune and Reeve Clancy will go ovâ€" er the list to be voted on by the Council as a whole at their next regâ€" ular meeting. I The A. Y. P. A. of Trinity Church arranged for a bridge party in the Rectory rooms on Thursday night last, at which four tables were o¢â€" cupied. Mrs. Duffield and Mr. Reg. Steed were high lady and gentleman scorers. Dr. Ball, the new chairman of the Stouftville School Board, is a brothâ€" er of Reeve Ball, of Hanover, and both are sons of R. J. Ball, exâ€"M. P. Walkerton swamped Chesley 12 to 3 in their first playâ€"off in O.H.A. Int. series Tuesday, Joey Raybould scorâ€" ing 7 of the goals. R. L. Saunders was referee. VOL LYIIL No * :4 .. IW k Rg \â€"_â€"<~ PICS: est as well, given ume on the ice. t Elected Tuesday orontc i >Â¥ on 1 as M ‘st tor comi¢ ckey Mouse awarded â€" a and _ some ind Mrs. R. e Caldwell) for the ments were over $11,000. Grey is in splendid fnancial shape, one of the best in the Province. Owing to slow payment of tax arâ€" rears with a 5 perâ€"cent penalty, the Council may call a special meeting to amend the byâ€"law, changing the penâ€" alty payable after Dec. 12th to 1 %, with an increase of 1% monthly afâ€" Reeve Hunter, speak‘ng on Counâ€" ty Council matters, stated last monâ€" th‘s was the busiest session yet at Owen Sound for him. He was on several important committees, but did not aspire for any chairmanships. He narrated estimated. ani actual expenditure in the various county Coun. W. R. McGowan, chairman of the Board of Works, reported that most of the excavating beneath the Town Hall had been completed â€" by relief labor and it now required cemâ€" ent supports . before further earth could be removed. He was authorizâ€" ed to build cement retainers. Cutting out and trimming trees in front . of Queen St. Church and elsewhere in town, was suggested as work for those receiving reliet. Accounts presented by the Finance Com. totalling $444.52 were passed, also relief accounts â€" amounting to 345.87. Eighteen or nineteen families are at present on relief in town. The resignation of Mr. Chas. Ramâ€" age from the Public Library Board, after many years of service, was acâ€" cepted, and Mr Chas. H. Moffat was appointed for a three year term, as recommended by the. Board. capacity. The present scales, as he pointed out, were bought in the days whoen wagonâ€"loads ‘ of hay, horseâ€" drawn, were about the largest loads to be weighed . Nowâ€"aâ€"days with trucks in vogue, only the smallest of them can be weighed locally. While scales now in use are accurate, they will not accommodate large trucks either for length or capacity, and as such we‘ghing is beings more freâ€" quently cailed for, a scales of 20 ton capacity is planned, and several firms will be asked to supply prices and description. It is hoped to have it installed in the spring, replacing the present scales. Perhaps the next year the roof will be adjusted to perâ€" mit of h‘gher loads entering. _ Council Considering f New Market Scales An important discussion, introduced by Coun,. W. A. MacDonald, took place at Monday‘s Town Council sesâ€" sion, regarding the necessity of marâ€" ket scales with a greater weighing | The annual meeting on Monday night last in the church, was pres‘dâ€" |ed over by the pastor, Rev. W. H. | Smith. Harold McKechnie was reâ€"apâ€" | pointed congregational secretary . by !the congregation. The Session report }revealed the death of seven congreâ€" gational members: James Burt, Mrs. ’Alex Rutherford, John P. Young, Mrs. !Gordun Hastie, Mrs. Jas. Wilson, J25. McDonald, Mrs. Richard Boyce. The Sen‘or Missionary organization and its auxiliaries have had a sucâ€" no church in the surrounding counâ€" tryside, supports Missions to the exâ€" (Continued on Page 8.) _ Once more Knox Church, Durham, The ihas gone over the top. With an °Xxâ€" stantig tensive program to cover and mainâ€" an un tain in poor financial weather as well during as more prcesperous times, the conâ€" The gregation are to be congratulated on contin reaching their objective in everyâ€" the Ju thing that was set out to accomplish. ing tal $5,813 was raised for all purposes ficers during the past year, apart from the The interest of a $1,000 Post Office Sayâ€" sionar; ings account, in the will of the late Mrs. V "Bob" Macfarlane in perpetuity, the splend income from which goes to Sunday attend: School awards. Piawakaw Knox Church Exceeds Objective in all Organizations Meeting on Monday Night Reveals Church Matters in good condition. â€"Raised $5,813 for all Purposes.â€" Themas Whitmcre «ppo nted to Managing Board. Cho of officers for the year 1934. The balâ€" loting resultec in the following perâ€" somnell who will conduct the business for this year: Regent, Miss M. L. Hunter. 1st Viceâ€"Regent, Mrs. G. S. Kearney 21d Viceâ€"Regent, Mrs. W. R. Alder. Mrs. T. Henderson and Mrs. Irwin as the nom{nating Com., were in cWarge of the balicts for the election tee The Endowment Fund of the Imâ€" perial Order, wes benefitted by the local Chapter to the extent of $10. Mrs. Rowland ard Mrs. Harding ars the two members representing the Chapter on the Town Relief Commitâ€" The annual reports of the Secreâ€" tary, Treasurer and Educational Secâ€" retary, were heard and approved by the Chapter. That the Chapter has had a busy year is evident, when a resume was given of the activities, both from a patriotic, social, ecucaâ€" tiomal and civic standpoint. Nearly $500.00 was raised for all purposes in 1933. 64 Tuesday ovening at home of Mrs.! J. A. Rowland, Canadian Greys‘ Chapâ€"| ter, I. O. D. E. held their annual| meet‘ng. There was a large attendâ€" ance of members present and a full docket of business was disposed of. The Regent, Miss Margaret Hunter, precided . | Car. Greys, 1.0.D.E. Reâ€"elect Former Officers Miss Margaret Hunter, Regent, 1934 Hearty votes of appreciation were tendered Rev. and Mrs. Armstrong and the various organizations. The benediction closed the meeting after which refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. T Mr. Th were As in former years, this Society contributei a considerable sum to the Board of Managers, this year the amount being $269. The Ladies‘ Aid Society with the pessing of 1933 ends another busy year, the main features of the year‘s efforts being an "At Home" banquet to Domestic Science class and memâ€" bers of medical association, bazaar, talent money and copper contest . The Sunbeam Mission Bard undcr the leadership of Miss Agnes Renâ€" wick, had a most successful year, baving forwarded to the Pres. Treas. more than seventeen dollars. The report oi the Woman‘s Misâ€" sionary Society was presented by Mrs. W. Kellar. This society had a splend.d year both as to funds and attendance. Dr. Jessie McBean, of Canton, China, visited in January and Rev. Robertson Miller of Mt. Forest in October, each making a fine adâ€" dress. | Irene Stringer Young Women's} Auxiliary, a new missionary organ‘izâ€"| ation of the church with Mrs Clifford Howell as president, reported a large and enthusiastic membership. Mrs. | Schroecer, Provincial Y.W.A. Secy., | Miss Lamont, Field Secy., and Miss Irene Stringer of Jhansi, India, were present at the organization meeting. A large bale of clothing was sent to Saskatchewan for relief. The Sabbath School attendance continues to increase, especially â€" in the Junior classes. The interest beâ€" iIng taken by pupils, teachers and ofâ€" ficers is most encourag‘ng. After devotional exercises by memâ€" bers of Sess‘on, Mr. T. M. McFadden was appointed chairman, with Mr. Gordon Geddes, secretary. The session report revealed a subâ€" stantial increase in membership and an unusually large number ¢f deaths during the year. , The annual meeting of Durham Presbyterian church was held on Mor:day night, Feb. 5th. Presbyterian Congregation Has Year of Progress DURHA@, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1934 , Mre. (Dr.) J. F. With which is incorporated the Holstein Leader Trustees, _ Deceased was the daughter of the late ‘"Tailor" Robertson, who for so many years with his two sons, conâ€" ducted a tailoring establishment in Durham. _ About 25 years ago Miss | Robesitson left for Ottawa to be near her sister, Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. Marâ€" shall passed away some years ago, jas did also her brother John. Survivâ€" ham Thursday last, where interment was made in Durham cemetery. Rev. W. H. Smith had charge of the comâ€" mittal service, the pall bearers being Messrs. Jas. McLachlan, W. R. Mcâ€" G»wan, Geo. McLaughlin, Robt. Hughâ€" es, Howard McDonald, A. W. H. Lauâ€" |_ There passed away last week in Otâ€" ‘tawa City Hospital, a wellâ€"known forâ€" mer resident of town, Miss Annie Robertson, at the age of 66 years. | She was operated upon in April last \ in Ottawa, which resulted in only prolonging life. Last fall she again |entored the hospital and since then ‘she has been a patient there to the time of her death. Deceased was a favorite with all fr.ends. Possessing a bright and atâ€" tractive personality, memories df the deceased are everything that is pleasant. The remains were brought tm TNmr. ing are three brothers: Robert of New Westminster; Alex, of Melfort, Sask.; and Archie of town. Deceased was essentially a homeâ€" lcving type of citizen and did not soâ€"k public office. He was highly reâ€" garded as neighbor, cit‘izen and friend. The family of the deceased wished to mark the 40th wedding anâ€" niversary of their parents in January last, but they decreed to postpone it ur‘il finer weather conditions preâ€" valed. The uncertainty of life! The funeral was held Tuesday from h‘s late residence to Maplewood cemâ€" etery, conducted by Rev. J. T. Priest of the Baptist Church. A‘o surviv‘ng are two brothers: Thomas, of Normanby and Peter in Bentinck Tp. Other brothers, Williâ€" am, of near Durham; and Allie, of Hamiiton, are deceased. The late Mr. Mountain was born :2151););:11:: r{:)s'c}: on the farm in Normanby Tp., now time. His wife owned and oecupied by his brother, | not come over to Thomas. Here he Ul';!gl to the time properly located _ of his marriA&e, n rty years ago, through hss man to Mary Ann Webber of Bentinck girl and his lo Township. At th‘s stage in his ©2r8e"; Cthem has accuired he moved acress the road from his 100k . It is ‘tourt brother in Normanby, on the fifty was last home. acres on con. three. The family were all born on this farm home. Between Smyo ~ramesm eightcen and twenty years ago, Mr. HYMI and Mrs. Mountain purchazed the farm they at present ©ccupy on lot 1 con. 3, Normanby. RUTLED To them were born seven children: At Niagara Fali Mrs. Albert Morrison, (Grace), of January 29th, 193 Grenfell, Sask.; Stanley of Normanâ€" Murray â€" ofliciating, by; Arthur, at home; Mrs. Cameron svlemn‘zed of Mis McNaughton, (Janet), of Bentinck; daughter of Mr. ar Mrs. Will Marshall, (May), of Letter of Owen Sound, f« Breen, Egremont; Mrs. Wes. Charl ard Mr. Clyde Rut ton, Nermanby; Miss Hazel Mounâ€" son of Mr. and A tain, at home. n# Divavsian mal on as serious and the family saw him go to ‘the stable on fair days and do light chores. In fact, he freâ€" quently went against the family‘s DOUGLAS MOUNTAIN On Friday evening last, Douglas Mountain retired to rest not to rise again. On Saturday morning, in bed, he spoke a few words to his wife. Mrs. Mountain responded, and no anâ€" swer forthcoming from him, wonderâ€" ed. On examination, she found the last spark of life had fled. The shock came with double force, in the fact that he celebrated his 78th birthday the day previous, in fair health and good spirits. While troubled with a heart weakness, it was not looked upâ€" While assisting Edmund Noble to get out logs in Grierson‘s bush on Monday afternoon, Mr. Arch. Greenâ€" wood met with an unfortunate acci dent, having both bones of right log broken above the ankle. He was dfiving the team attached to a frozen log, when it jerke@ loose and swung, crushing his leg agalmst another log. He was taken to Durham hospitai. where it was set, and after a day there, was driven home on Tuesday. It will mean a six weeks‘ layâ€"up at least, before he can again safely use the broken limb. | Standard Bearer, Mts. J. M. Bur | gess. a Leg Broken in Bush. Pianist, Mrs. D. C. Town. Official Pross Sec‘y, M’ss A. Ramage. Musical Convenors,. Mrs. J. Mcinâ€" tyre, Mrs. Kearns. .; Mrs. Grant made a plea on behalf of the Chapter‘s magazine, "Echcoes", wishiag for 100 percent. circulation. The Chapter purp@se holding a Court Whist party in the Town Hall, on Thursday, Feb. 15th. ANNIE ROBERTSON THE ROLL CALL family‘s Antiphlogestine 35, 65¢, 1.00 Puretest Drugs Everything in Medicine for Man A net increase of 72 pensioners in the County of Simecoe, brought the toâ€" tal um to 1,464 pensioners in 1933. ~ The bride is a sister of Mrs. Stanley Reay of Rocky Saugeen. Marricdâ€"At the Markdale United Church parsonage on Thursday, Jan. 18th, 1934, by Rev. H. S. Warren, Irâ€" ene, Caughter of Mr. Wm. Allen of Dundalk, to Stanley Emerson Haryâ€" ey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Harvey of Ebenezer, Euphrasia Township. On Friday evening, January 26th, a tin shower was held for Mr. and Mrs. Harvey at the home of the bride‘s father. Numerous gifts were rece.vec. Dancing was enjoyed by those assembled. At Niagara Falis, Ont., on Monday, January 29th, 1934, Rev. M. A. Mc Murray ofliciating, the marriage was svlemn‘zed of Miss Elizabeth J. Hind, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hind of Owen Sound, formerly of Durham, ard Mr. Clyde Rutledge of New York, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Rutledge of Rive:rside, California. The young couple, after visiting the bride‘s parâ€" ents here will spend a month at Rivâ€" erside, California, before returning to New York.â€"Owcen Sound Sunâ€"Times. Exgland, since practically the close of the war in 1918, arr.ved in Canaâ€" da last week and is now with his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aljoe. Dr. Harold decided that the big pond was to» wide for frequent visits to Canaâ€" da and realiz‘ing that the toll of time makes no exception of anyone, decided to pitch his professional tent nearer his parents for the future. _ Accordâ€" ingly he purposes to conduct a denâ€" tal practice in Toronto in a short time. His wile ard young son will not come over to Canada unt‘l he is properly located and settled. Harold through his marriage to an English girl and his long association with them bhasacquired areal Englis} outâ€" look. It is fourteen years since he was last home. Mr. and Mrs. Angus McArthur will leave on Friday of this week for Torâ€" onto, where they will spend the reâ€" mainder of the winter with her two s oters there. D. Harold Aljoe, who has been conduct‘ng a dental office in London, Thermeluge M‘ss Wizrnie Blyth was hostess at her home on Friday afternoon last, to the Ladies‘ Aid of Knox Unitec Church, cn the occasion of ther monthly business and social meet‘ng, presided over by the President, Mrs. G. S. Kearney. Miss Mable Moore of the Hospital nursing staff, has been cÂ¥ duty the past three weeks due to an atiack of flu. She is again on duty this week. Mrs. Stemple of Hanover, was a guest of her sister, Mis. C. H. Darâ€" ;z over the week end. While here, Mrs. Darling entertained at tea and bridge in her honor on Friday and Saturday last. Mr. Thomas Henderson, our local Scottish baker, entered Durham hosâ€" pital on Tuesday, where he will unâ€" dergu ai: operation for hern‘a. He wi#ll be a patient at least three weeks and his many friends hope for him a jscâ€"manent cure as a result. Miss Alice Ramage is spending a couple «/ days in Toronto this week Miss Reta WIlis spent last week end with her friend, Miss Helen Young, in Stratford, and is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Otto Rahn, in Waterloo. HARVEYâ€"ALLEN RUTLEDSEâ€"HIND HYMENEAL McFADDEN‘S DRUG STORE Citro Saits Fruit Laxative Reg 50 .. 39c Reg 1.00. . 73¢ OTod Ned O KX ) 10mâ€"â€"_â€"â€"â€"uomo DR. C. P. PARK Dr. Park of Hamilton, will be in Durham at the home of his sister, Miss Winnifred Park, on Saturday, and Sunday, February 10th and 11th, and afterwards every alternate week end for consultation on any Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat cases. Also Egg Mash, Poultry Concentrate, Dairy and Calf Meal, Molasses bulk or barrel, meat scrap, bone meal, Tankage, Oil cake, Flax, Salt, "Black Leaf 40". Cod Liver Oil in your container,â€" 90c per gal. "THE REXALL STORE" PHONE 21. hone 114 Under auspices of Purham Hockey Club Citizens of Durham alnd surroundirgccunt:y are very fortunate to have this opportunity of hearing such highâ€"class &ntertaine»s in perscn Don‘t miss it. You‘ll regret it afterwards if you do. Admission, E0Qc. All Beats Reserved. Plan of Hall at Calder‘s Drig Store. Now open Dr. Carr‘s The famous \Concert Company who have played for weeks\in the bigcities in past years. They are now mhking a tour of the smaller cities and towns, dnd will appear in Friday, Feb. 9, ‘34 ‘THE DUMBELLS Baby Lazativeâ€" Prairie Rose, Robinhood Cream of the West, Golden West A car of choice Western barley in this week. Close price. CAPT. PLUNKETT presents McKechnie‘s Mills Town Hall, DURHAM FLOURS IN STOCK ihe~ Weekly at $2.00 s year in advance. To United Statee 8 soar in advance ©. RAMAGE & BON, Publishert Car of Bariey ONTARIO ~AKCcHIvVES TORONTO Kidney Pilis, 50c ODr. Cart‘s J. W. EW EN Farm of 200 acres improved with buildings; Lot 30 in Concessions 6 and 7 North of Durham Road, Townâ€" ‘ship Bentinck, County Grey. Apply to lGEORGE MOODY, Barrister, 805 Mcâ€" Arthur Bldg., Winnipeg, Manitoba, lSolicltor for Owner. â€"â€"if FOR SALE OR TO RENT Quality Stationery Books, Wallpaper T. P. Corn Salve l5 ¢ Cress Corn Salv