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Durham Review (1897), 11 Apr 1935, p. 1

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N‘S CORNERS or TION SALE t. Ont 4. 1045 the Executors kDITORS m m at 1935 shall MomanininCimmmirt Cexasiatetealih mss tds riier 032 ts The roads were found to be in exâ€" the Missionary Society and Sunday cellent condition,. better than usual school. She expressed her thanks ir at this season of the year. In &A a few well chosen words. Mrs. Ship greai mamy places the frost is entirâ€" pam and Miss Helen Lawrence con ely out of the road, while in other tributed instrumental seleciions places there is evidence that there Lunch was served. € is still some left In only an odd place is there evidence of heaving, â€". _ *â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"estiiient smcs and very little repair work will be Mr. ° J. A. Rowlind has sold his necessary because of frost. The home on Countess St. to John Grier committee has laid no plans as yet Son, drover, who will take possesâ€" for the coming season, but will do Si0n on termination of Rowlands‘ so in the near future. residence therein. Twp and Charles Holm, Normanby Twp.; with Warden J. C. Mercer, Markdale, and County Engineer R. C. McKnight. The party went over sections of the county both north and south, winding up in Owen Sd. Thursday night, but there is a great deal of the territory not yet covered and it is expected that another two days will be taken in another week or so to complete the inspection. A partial inspection of the roads in the county was made this week by the County Roads committee of the Grey County Council, composed of Reeves Howard McCauley, Fieshâ€" erion; Emerson Brown, Collngwood couN~nTry ROaADS As something of a small tribute to the closing of Hon,. David Jamie son‘s public life, Hon. David Crolil, the present Minister of Public Welâ€" fare of Ontario, is tendering him, this Friday evening, at the King Edâ€" ward }‘lotel. Toronto, a complimentâ€" ary dinner. We are pleased to see the Hon. Doctor‘s long term of pubâ€" lic service recognized,â€"and by a Liberal _ Government! _ Our _ good friend has retire? from his duties as Minister of Old Age Pensions and Mothers‘ Allowances and this recogâ€" nition is very timely. Dr. D. B. Jamieson will attend the banquet. ish dish as a mark of their esteem and affection. Miss Velma Blyth made the presentation. On Thursday afternoon in the Church, the senior W.M.S. will express their warm feelâ€" ing to Mrs. Alder by the presentaâ€" tion of a life membership certificate in the society. WILL TENDER BANQUET To HON. DAVID JAMIESON Presentations t> Mrs. Alder. The Senior W.M.S. of Knox Unitâ€" ed Church entertained the Girly Mission Circle to a supper meeting on Wednesday. Mrs. W. R. Alder is leader of this Circie in the church, and previous to her removal from Durham, the Circle girls presented ber with a silver and cut glass relâ€" Farrell‘s wife and brother Ed. were Farrell‘s witnesses. A fine of $10 and costs, amounting to $16.90, was imposed on Farrell. Dennis Farrell of Con. 1, Normanâ€" by, a mile north of Mount Forest was on trial here Weanesday afterâ€" noon before Magistrate Spereman, on a charge of assaulting Alvin Rawn of Egremont. Mrs. Rawn and Jos. Lynch testified for Rawn, while Mr The Red Cross Society beld a sueâ€" ceesful euchre in the Red Cross rooms _ Thursday evening. Twentyâ€" three tables were in play and prizes were won by Mrs. C. McGirr, Mrs. Gerber and Lorne Allan. Fined for Assault, Under auspices. \of Aberdeen Woâ€" men‘s Institute, a pl entitled "The Deacon" will be prese: in Aberâ€" deen school by the Al Park A. Y.P.A. on Tuesday, April h. Adâ€" mission 25¢. Red Cross Euchre. The choir of Durham Presbyterian echurch held a successful "pancake and syrup" and other homemade baking, on Saturday last. Over $30 was realized. April 11. Admission Von‘t fail attend the Spode China Company \Concert, sponsored by 1.0.D.E. on ‘irsday evening, Reserve April 12th, for the Presâ€" byterian _ Young People play "Where‘s Grandma®"" in To Hall, Durbam. FOR SALEâ€" Clyde horse, 4 years old. Apply at Review Office. Mr. William Thompson sowed a field of grain, Monday, April 1st. VOL. LYIIIL NO. 15 Calder‘s Drug Store Don‘t fail SOAP SPECIALS Woodbury‘s Soap ...... 3 for Palmolive Soap ........ 3 for French Castile ‘Savar ... bar French Castile.... 6 cakes for Vinolia Castile....} cakes for Jergen‘s Fine Toilet Soap, Sfor Cashmere Bouquet ..... 3 for Jergen‘s large bath tablets, 12, Caravan Castile.. 10 cakes for Films and Cigarettes * ME koz .()WM THE ROLL CAU. lc opite: m( IN GOOD SHAPE 25¢ Another surprise was given Miss Elizabeth Kinnee, who leaves next week for Toronto. An address was read by Miss O. Yiirs and presentaâ€" tion of an aeropack was made. Miss Kinnee has taken an active part in the Missionary Society and Sunday school. She expressed her thanks in a few well chosen words. Mrs. Shipâ€" pam and Miss Helen Lawrence conâ€" tributed _ instrumental selec/ions. Lunch was served. * Miss Margaret A. Lawrence was taken by surprise at her home on Wednesday evening. The members ¢f the Young Women‘s Auxiliary of Queen Street United took with them & prettily trimmed basket laden with gifts. These were placed before Miss Lawrence, who was assisted in opâ€" ening the parcels by Misses E. Halâ€" bert and O. Yiirs. Miss Lawrence exâ€" pressed sincere appreciation of kindâ€" ness shown her. The Durham W.I. met on Thursâ€" day afternoon in the home of Mrs. Chas. Mortley The roll call was anâ€" swered with suggestions for nexti year‘s program. A letter was read from Mr. Putnam former superinâ€" tendent of the W.I. in Ontario, exâ€" pressing appreciation for pleasing sentiments sent him by the branch. A letter of thanks was received from the old home reunion commitâ€" tee expressing thanks for donation of $60. A letter of appreciation from a member of the public school staff for donation of milk for children was also read. Mrs. Patterson read a paper telling of the new flowers that may be purchased this year. Mrs. J. S. Mellraith spoke on garâ€" dening, with special mention c‘ gladâ€" loli. Mrs. T. Henderson spoke on seeds and nursery stock and time for sowing and planting. Mrs. Miles Wilson read a paper on growing of dahlias, hollyhocks and pansies ln‘ home gardens. Two instrumental selâ€" ections were played by Miss Charl-l ton and two solos by Miss Elizabethl Harding. The funeral service will be held at two p. m. on Thursday, April 11, from Queen St. United Church. Inâ€" terment will take place in Maple wood cemetery. 9 DURHAM WOMEN‘S INSTITUTE MET THURSDAY _ Only in January last his wife pasâ€" sed away, so they have had but a short separation. There survive two children: Anrnie, Mrs E. G. Roseborâ€" ough of Medford, Oregon, and Will, of MacTier, Ont. There are four grandchildren. Also one brother, Mr Clharles Petty of Bentinck survives, of a oneâ€"time family of three sons and two daughters. The late Mr. Petty in his prime, was a vigorous man, intensely interâ€" ested in all farming pursuits, and while in Durham, was noted for the excellence of his garden products.l He was connected with Durham Ag-]‘ ricultural Society for many years, but he was essentially a hom&loving‘ man, devoted to his family and to his home. l Deceased was born in Chingacousy | township, near Brampton, the son of | the late John and Mary Petty. When | two years old the family moved north! to Normanby township, where they, were for a short time ere they took, over the present Chas. Petty farm‘ on con. 2, Bentinck,. Shortly belore{' his marriage to Maria Wilkinson, Mr Petty bought the present Mansneld‘ Leeson farm at Varney, where they| lived until 1904, when they removed ; to Durham. Here he has since lived retired . | There died at his home here on Tuesday evening, from heart trouble, Thomas Petty, the oldest male resiâ€" dent in Durham to our knowledge, at the age of 87 years, 1 month. Mr. Petty has been unwell for two weeks past, but the last call came quite suddenly at the end. In his passing Durham has lost a respected citizen and a kind neighbor. THOMAS PETTY She Durhiom Revier. Property &f the late Christena E. RoSe on Albert St., Durham, consisâ€" ting of â€" 9â€"r solid brick house on one acre of ghound. Also !/, acre with good ba‘n ‘@nd stable. APply to H. C. Rose, inistrator or to J. H. McQ e, Solicitor, MISS SUFFER had an accident. She cut her corns. Now she uses Cress Corn Salve. Sold by Calder‘s Drug Store. The Ycoung Women‘s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church held their regular mouthly meeting in the home of Miss Janet McRonald. Mrs. E. S. McArthur presided for the deâ€" votional exercises. Mrs. L. McNally read the scripture lesson. Refreshâ€" ments were served. Plans for the summer activities of the society were made. Mrs. Howell and assistants served tea followed by a social halfâ€"hour. prayer,. Durham a town, alert, alive; Durham is calling, come, come home In August nineteen thirtyâ€"five. tears. Durham; when first I saw the town Its charm impressed my being then, Yet with the lapse of passing time I lack to tellâ€"â€"with words or pen. Durham; the playground of my youth Perhaps not more than a thin dime, Yet every time I went to town It gave the lad a real good time. Durkam; is calling once again, Bidding her offâ€"spring to come home No matter what the years have told, Nor where her children may now Durham ; "God bless you", is my Intimating any information or proâ€" grams _ will be treasured, and with our very best wishes for a happy successful ‘Old Home Week‘ remain. Cordially yours J. H. and Mrs. Edwards. DURHAM "Durham a name, and memory flies Across the lapse of two score years, The tooting of the distant train The childhood joys, loves, hopes and do so, may we suggest you issue a souvenir booklet of the occasion containing reminiscences of and by the old time Durhamites and vicinity as well as those now active. Thanking you most heartily for exâ€" tendMig us invitation to attend""" ~*~ How the Old Home love of both will be with you often during the inâ€" tervening months, and though â€" we cannot be with you in person, we can vibrate thoughts; thoughts of jJoy, refreshing to you one and all. whether Upper Town or Lower Town of dear old Durham, of happy memâ€" ory. Even now in fancy I can hear Hayâ€" ward‘s Falls, recall the days of hook and line, refresh from memory the family ties and neighborhood assoâ€" clation, anew recall the verses of scripture learned at dear old Zionâ€" where now rest hallowed the ties of flesh and blood from whence we came into being, and other loved ones. Indications are press of duties during summer will deprive us of being present at the Durbam Reunâ€" ion this year. We therefore forward under separate cover our Ocean Shore booklet, as a grecting from the Pacific Ocean three thousand miles west of the Saugeen River, of happy school days. Dear Sir The following friendly letter with the poem "Durham" included was reâ€" coived recently by Sec‘y Willis of the Old Home Reunion, from J. H. and Mrs. Edwards in farâ€"off Nehalâ€" em, Oregon. Mr. Edwards is a brothâ€" er of the wellâ€"known "R. T." of Zion, and evidently cherishes warm memories of Durham. We hope they will find opportunity to be here next August, OLD DURHAM MEMORIES If PRESBYTERIAN LADIES‘ AID PRESBYTERIAN Y. W you have not already decided to OR SALE With which is incorporated the Holatein leacer Classic Ridge Beach, Nehalem, Oregon DURHAM, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1935 INSPIRE A POEM d tiag. (15â€"3) BUSCHLENâ€"In Durham hospital, on Siturday, April 7th, to Mr and Mrs Clifford Buschlien a daughter. PIERSONâ€"In Durham Hospital, on Surday, April 7, to Mr and Mrs. Pierson, a son. THOMPSONâ€"On Wednesday, April 10, to Mr and Mrs. Albert Thamn. Miss Annie C. MacKenzie, Toronâ€" to anuounces the engagement of her niecte, Margaret L McDonald, R. N., only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Dan. C. McDonald, to MrHomer Martin, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Martin of Pittsburgh. The marriage wiil take place in New York, April 20. Mr and Mrs Lewis Renwick and family of Wellesley, spent the first of the week with the former‘s parâ€" ents, Mr and Mrs R. Renwick Sr. Mr and Mrs McAnulty and family visited the first of the week wth Mr and Mrs T. Collier. Misses Mildred Clark and Victoria Dudley, Messrs Harry Richardson and Thos. Hope were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs. V. A. Blythe. Fireside songs around the fireplace formed a ftting closing feature. Miss M. L. Hunter was pianist for this group. Rev. W. H. Smith was chairman. Miss Perdue‘s group presented a beautiful pantomime. The hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross," was sung in duet by Mrs B. Stoneouse and Mrs. C. McGirr, and Migs Rita Willis expressed the beauty of the hymn in pantomime. A crow drill was very pleasing by Miss Myrtle Mortley, Mrs. J. B. Duffield and Mrs T. Henderson. A. Play "Lemuel Little‘s Shock," was well played. Those taking part were Misses Anâ€" mie Turnbull and Barbara Ritchie. Mrs Dalgarno, Mrs Morlock and Mrs MqLachlan. ‘Defucon Allan‘s Joke‘ was a humorous dialogue between Misses Isobel Henderson and Helen Gerrie. The young women of Knox United Auxiliary were sponsors for a deâ€" lightful entertainment on Wednesâ€". day evening. The members divided ‘ into two groups, prepared programs. The leaders were Mrs. J. Rutherford and Miss Mary Perdue. Mrs. Rutherâ€" ford‘s group gave the first part of | the program,. A humorous quartette | was given by Mrs H. C. McKechnie,‘ Mrs D. McQueen, Mrs.R. M. Spariâ€"| Ingâ€"and Mrs V. A. Blythe. © A play| that had n‘rweautiful train of thought "Thanksgiving Ann," was well playâ€" ed by Mrs. J. Rutherford, Mrs. Has-’ tie, Misses Alix Edge, and Winnie Elythe. Mrs. R. M. Sparling, gave, two readings. A play, "The Society| of Doing Good," in which Mrs. R‘l Gatton, Mrs. F. House, Mrs. W. G.I Kitchie and Miss Helen Young «ook part, was much enjoyed. Miss Winâ€" nie Blythe sang a solo. Mrs. W. H‘ Smith and Miss W. A. Blythe were: pianists . I Mr. Alder has been with the Dept. of Highways since 1919 and is one of the most valued engineers in its service. The town and district, in which he is widely known, will wish him all success in the southern field. His successor for this district is to be Mr. Cummiford of Stratford. KNOX UNITED Y. W. A. PRESENT PROGRAM Mr. Alder commenced his duties in charge of the Provincial Highways in this district eleven years ago, since when he has been a continuâ€" ous resident of Durham and seen most of the highways in his territory laid with pavement. Mr and Mrs Alâ€" der have been the highest type of citizens and besides in the town‘s social life, they will be greatly missed in Knox United Church where he was an elder and manager, ‘The High School Board of which he is chairman, will also. miss himâ€"the second member to leave town this year. The town heard with regret last week end what Mr. W. R. Aider, reâ€" sident engineer of the Dept. of Highâ€" ways for this district has been transâ€" ferred to London district and with Mis. Alder, wiil leave about the end of April to take up resigence in Londcn. Mr. W. R. Alder Transfered to London ECLIPSE FLOUR Makes Good Bread 15 Minutes Delivery Service We sell Bran, Shorts, Middlings, Screenings, Oat Chop, Barley Chop, Oil Cake, Oyster Shell, Calf Meam Chicken Starter. Scratch Feed and Flax Seed, Cattle Suiphur, Cattle Hog & Cattle Feeds som Sweet, Lawn Grass ‘bulk‘, Renâ€" nie‘s No. 1 Alfalfa and Timothy seed Get our prices before buying. Â¥cur Seed Supply â€" We have a fuil line of Seedsâ€" Orchard Grass, Yellow Blossom Sweet, White Blosâ€" gavel attended the funeral service of the late Mrs. A. Russell in Fergâ€" us on Friday. They spent the week end in Toronto, returning Monday. Mrs. F. McPherson is attending the Provincial Presbyterian W.M.S. in Knox Church, Toronto, this week. as delegate from Durham. Miss Alma Hughes returned Friâ€" day from a week‘s visit with Toronâ€" to friends. Rev. D. and Mrs Gowdy are Torâ€" onto visitors this week. They were accompanied to the city by Mrs. F. McPherson, who will visit friends for a time. Mr and Mrs. T. R. McFadden, Mrs R. J, McFadden and Miss Margaret J. McFadden, were in Kitchener on Wednesday . Miss Alma Kress is visiting with her sister in Welland. Miss Elsie Hunter was a week end visitor in Chatsworth. Mrs. Wilfred Brown of Godericn, has been visiting her sister, Mrs C. Buschlen, this past week. Mrs. David Leith attended the fu neral service of the late Mrs Doug las of Mount Forest on Monday. Misses Agnes Morton of Guelph and Marion Morton of Mt. Forest, were weekend guests at their home. Miss Agnes returned home Tuesday. Mrs P. L. Gagnon and daughter Norma, were weekend visitors in Hamilton . Misses spent a week. Mr and Mrs Arch. McCuaig and Miss Mary, of Top Cliff, visited with Mrs. McPherson and Mrs. McCannel on Monday. Mrs. Lorne Somerville was in town the first of the week. In a short time she sails for England with Toronto friends for a short holiday. Misses Winnie and Velma Blythe spent a few days in Toronto last Rev,. W. H. Smith is in Tororto this week on Presbytery business. Mrs. Thos. Banks and Mr. Dan McArthur of town, went to North| Glenelg on Monday to see their bro | ther Colin, who is again amicted| with a paralytic stroke. Mrs. John McArthur returned with them to her| home on con. 10, after the winter| months spent with Mrs. Banks. l Mr Roy Lawrence and Mr and Mrs R. B. Long spent a day recently at Gravenburst. * Mrs, Wm. Alexander of Tisdale, Sask., is visiting relatives and friends in Durham and vicinity. Miss Mary Robson, Toronto, spent last week in town with Dr. J. F. Grant and family. s Miss Frances MacArthur, who visited her parents, Mr and Mrs. P. F. MacArthur last week, returned to Haileybury on Friday. Miss Florabel Nichol, B.A.. of Malvern Collegiate staff, Toronto, spent the week end with her mother. Mrs. Donald C. McKechnie, 2nd con., Glenelg, is staying with Mrs. Hugh McDonald, while in town to reâ€" cieve special optical treatment. Mrs. W. H. Bean, Fordwich, is slowly improving after a serious heart illness, as an outcome of the flu. Miss Margaret L. Hunter is spend ing a few days in Toronto. G.S. Kearney & Co. Miss Nellie McLean of Priceville calied at Mrs McPherson‘s, one day last week. Spring Seeding Mrs. Jane Sioneouse, Priceville, is receiving medical treatment and care at Durham hospital. This simple appearng absorbent filter with ‘cellophane‘ exterior and cooling mesh screen interior, keeps all objectionable substances n filter and out of mouth. Absolutely prevents tongue bite, raw mouth, wet heel, bad odor, wasted tobaceo, frequent expectoraton. Best value in the world for $1.00 starring two of the original Dumbells troure Teddy Curtis and Gene rtewart 100 per cant clean show. Come early at =.15p.m. ADMISSION: 25¢.\and 1 &e. J. N. MURDOCK & SONS McFADDEN‘S REXALL DRUG STORE featuring Reginald Denny and Lila Lee Also "The Big Cheese with Mickey Mouse" ‘The |RON MASTER‘ Monday, April 15th Clay Tile, all sizes, and Brick, White, RFed or Rv rank See the New Masoniteoe Bsoard Lumber in all sizes, Dressed Satin Finish Oak or Hardwood Flooring Fir Flooring and Ceilings Now is the Time to Repair or Build ! The Talk Ofghe Town Company ill present Phones 85 W, 85 J NTARIO ARCHIVES ToRronto Lumber, Shingles Coal & Coke, Smithing Coal Published Weekly at $2.00 a year in advance. To United States, $2.50 a year in advance, C. RAMAGE % SON, Publishers TALKING PICTIURES 40 Minutes Choice Vaudeville in Town Hall, Durham TILED for Bath room. PLAIN, for Partitions, Doors, Tables, Panellit g, Car Tops or Truck Tops Delivery â€" any place, any time. Phone or call and get Prices. ’C’d [ bO ,73,/’”; PHONE 21 DURH A M FIRE AND CASUVALTY COAL AND ©COKE Wm. Calder Estate Sold only at Aotomobile Insurance Durbam, Ont. WITH ALL ABSORBENT FILTER PHONE 29 ONTARIO

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