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PETER McDONALDO OV . 28, 1935 stein VPPPPPPPDPLPLDPP® Ostery carfs ROLL CALL Goods £4 49 Oc 1y () M epor M WE M la E. A. Carson 64 50 92 37 119 362 G. Jackson.. 74 10 39 65 94 342 For Councillors (First 3 elected) J. E. Kubl.. 79 50 96 $3 158 466 D. J. Liefso 48 113 45 55 125 386 D. McQueen 68 16 71 57 82 284 E. Weeden 101 19 34 32 84 270 HANOVER Mayor Metzger was again. elected, Dep. reeve c % E. A. Carson 64 50 G. Jackson.. 74 10 With Reeve R. L. Aitcheson elected by acclamation, there was a battle only for deputy reeve and Council in Sullivan township, and the electors aga‘n chose E. A. Carson as deputy, by 20 majority over George Jackson. Following is the vote; Fred ‘Torry ... Fo# Counciltlors Alex. Hcpk‘ns Jno. Wells ... Erwin Brown .. Wm. Grierson sweel, they co not get the audiences Oh‘mney fires i as of.cld. _ Every town with their Bert Saunders‘ many societies, is so highly organâ€" i"g and at M ized that it takes all the citizens Albert St., on can do to be true to their own parâ€" Both were fort ticular bent. But those who missed With little dams the Bell Ringers concert on Saturday Unnecessary for night missed something good. hose and hydrai Chas ferent. This company has been _ on the road for many years,â€"in fact they are quite historically old and the Eckharut family theraselves could write an excellent book of memoirs re their exper‘ences. The beautifui music they play through their many bells, was handed down to the presâ€" ent Eckhardts as a legacy from their father, who many â€"years ago made one of the travelling party. Doubtâ€" less many in Durham will yet recall a handsome dignified old gentleman behind the bells doing his share in pleasing the public. Times â€" have changed since the father‘s day, and while the music they play is just as sweet, they do not get the audiences as 6f â€"cld. Every town with â€"thair h On Saturday night last, in Durham Town Hall, the Swiss Bell Ringers presented their musical revue. As a rule we do not writeup a travelling show, as they carry no local interest, and more often they put en someâ€" thing smutty in their show. But in the case of the Musical Eckhardt‘s, or the Swiss Bell Ringers, it is difâ€" Alex Hopkins topped the Swiss Bell Ringers Good. With every dozen binets we are giving two 7x9 PhotoX% also two 5x7 with smaller sizes. We evelop a film and make $ prints for Â¥%c., reprints 3¢. each. Leave film with Mr. Sarâ€" ney. Jeweler, _ succeessor y D. ‘°C. Town. We work by appotment . Phone 60%â€"r3. F. W. KELSEY. Phq ographsâ€" Xma‘ Special in the Red Cross Rooms on Saturday last. Baking, vegetables, etc., were well disposec of while the hot 25c. supper at six p.m., was also well gupported. The Ladies‘ Aid are the richer by a nice sum. The Presbyterian Laales' Aid held their annual bazaar and hot supper The SoutheMm Jubilee Singers will tbe heard in 0 of their splendid musical eveningX in Knox United church, Durham, Tuesday, Dec. 10th, under auspic of the Young People‘s Society of e church. Schoo!l Inspector George E. Pentâ€" land states that raral School Boards may hold their annual meeting fully as well and legally on Thursday, Dec. 26th, as on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The Dur Baptist Minday School Entertainmenk will be he‘d in the church, MondaX Dec. 23rd. Splendid program. Silver Kollection _ All welâ€" come. taurant Bentinck Elects Bailey as Ram fo\ Moon, Dur VOL LYIII, NO. 49 lailey WANTEDâ€"Best Ybowl v during Decem k Calder‘s Drug Store Xmas Greeting Cards Orders tion to ai With your name & address, $1 doz Leave your orders now . SULLIVAN ders taken for year subscripâ€" to any magazine or latest books very suitable Christmas gift. N. K. To;'n-;i‘iiket Agency. Dorn. CI‘k‘s DecembÂ¥r, at Pike‘s res Mount est Creamery. sale. Apply toâ€" F. W 2( 16 OP 37 119 3 65 94 3 3 elected) 83 158 4 55 125 3 M M# : 32 § 2 36 10 36 list for Hut.Hill ALP each Thurs 107 63 25 26 tot. 362 342 63 54 A. Rusk was electel Reeve getting 209 votes to 152 for T. H. Reburn. Barrister W. E. Harris heads the Council poll with 236, Dr. K: L. Carefoot next with 181. J. R. Dilâ€" lon 144, W. E. White 143, are the last two elected. this time by the big majority of 445 over Charles Witthun, 769 to 324. Austin Ball was reâ€"elected reeve in a threeâ€"cornered fight by 52 plurality, the vote being Austin Ball 483, Clifâ€" ford Speer 431, S. B. Clarke 184. A bylaw to abolish the ward system and elect all Councillors by general vote carried by 196 majority, 604 to 408. townsnip, 107. John Wells and Irâ€" win Brown were only 3q odd votes beh‘nd, and these three will be the new Councillors. Wm. Grierson Jr. Council, his home poll, Hutton giving him the bumper vote of township, 107. John Wells and win Brown were only 3q odd beh‘nd. and these thras will ks hose and hydrants into action The alarm was sounded for two chi‘imney fires in town this weekâ€"at Bert Saunders‘ home Monday mornâ€" ing and at Mrs Chas. Lawrence‘s, Albert St., on Wednesday â€" evening. Both were fortunately extinguished, with little damage done, and it was unnecessary for the Brigade to bring Miss Margaret L. Hunter was preâ€" sented with a little farewell g‘ft in the shape cf a china cup . and sauâ€" cer, by the Bridge Club, meeting at Mrs D. B. Jamieson‘s on â€" Monday evening. 69 61 46 | _ Contributing 50e.: R. W. Whitâ€" more; W. G. Ritchie; Mark Wilson ; Quen Ying; Geo. Yiirs; J. N. Perâ€" due; S. L. Pust; J. 8. Melliraith; J. N. Murdock; G. C. Webster; T. Hendcrson; Victer Noble ; E.~A. Rowe; Geo. Hahn; W. MceDonnel!; Cairns Stores Ltd.; J. A. Simmonds B. Atkins; Alex Murdock ; Martha L. Schmidt; J. F. Grant; T. R. Mcâ€" Facden; G. Campbell; E. J. Schenk Wm. Keller; B. H. Willis. Contributing 35c., C. P. Kinney . Contributing 25¢c.: P. Lawrence; F. W. Moon; R. Catton; W. Buck; B. MceFarlane; N. A. Stauffer; N. Mcintyre. Rubt. Burnett; D. B. Jamieson; C. W. Zilliax; w. C. Pickering; W. S. Hunter; J. H. MceQuarrie; T. H. Sneath; C. Lauder; W. H. Smith; Cross & Sutherland; John McGowan P. Gagnon; Durham Furniture Co. Ltd.; Durbam Creamery; W. R. Mcâ€" Gowan; Jas. B. Duffield; P. Ramâ€" age . Contributing $5: Mrs. Dr. David Jamieson . Contributing $1.00: C. Sarney; D. M. Saunders; M. Greig Calder: R. L. Saunmders; C. G. McGillivray ; Ed. Kress; F. W Thomas; wW. C. Melachlan; Dr. C. E. Wolfe; B. C,. Morlock; N. C. Clark; Ogle Cluchey; W. N. Barbour; _ Durham Farmers Cooperative Co.; J. F. ir win; Smith Bros.; C. B. Lawrence; G. S. Kearney & Co.; A. A. Aljoe; RBell & Bennett; G. R. Padfield; R. Burnett; J. J. Smith; T. M. McFadâ€" den; A. 8. Hastie; I,. W, Elvidge ; Following are the contributors to meet any expenses of Santa‘s celeâ€" bration : A fine tree is already in place, elâ€" ectrically illuminated, on the main corner. It was secured on Mr. Arthâ€" ur EGige‘s farm in Glenelg and donatâ€" ed by him. n _ Durham merchants have arranged for Santa Claus _ to make his preâ€" Christmas visit to Durham on Satâ€" urday, Dec. 14th. On that day he hopes to greet all the children â€" in town and for miles around, and will have a gift for each one. Bring in the whole family and see Santa and his parade. 30 48 ‘Cor..Lam. Lou,. Elm‘d 10 80 21 FDT MARKDALE 107 21 sful in t D8 10 16 C ht Deputy. 29 11 28 20 14 is Day in To tike Drastic Action Saturday, Dec. 14 â€" In tax Arrears Collection first run 33 78 21 §2 13 on Hill of the Total 388 355 354 153 Dec. 15th falling on a Sunday, the tasty supper p final Council sess‘on of the year was com. f fixed for Saturday, Dec. 14th at 7; yomâ€"s p.m. Mayor Kress kindly extended The McTavis an invitation to Council and press to ton, sold their his home for a social hour, after model to Agne Bylaw No. $a providing for collecâ€" tion and penalty for nonâ€"payment of caxes before sot dates, was also pasâ€" sec, and bylaw 987 and all other tax ccollecticn bylaws repealed. The new bylaw fixes same dates, Oct. 15 and Dec. 12 for due dates and same conâ€" Citions, the treasurer to del‘ver no tices to taxpayers before Sept. 1st. 4% penalty will be imposed on 1st installment alone paid after Oct. 15, and 4% on all taxes unpaid Dec. 12. After Jan Ist, %4% per month inter est is added to the penalty. j Lot 16, Gara, st., West, next the‘ bridge, was bought by the town over a year ago, but town has not secured the deed, though paig for. The clerk was instructed to take action to obâ€" tain the deed. s i Bylaw T7a was given its readings and passed appointing Monday, Dec. 30th at 7.30 p. m., for the municipal nomination. Election if necessary, the following Monday with polling places and oflicials as follows: North Ward at Library, Mal. McCallum D.R.O., Geo. Hay poll clerk. East Ward (place not decided yet), Geo. Burnett D.R.0., Emest McDonald poll clerk. West Ward at Town Hall, A. Noble D.R.O., Harrty Ryan poll clerk. y T. Peity‘s) by removing gravel from the south of it. Council believed it was not affected, and would take preâ€" cautions to prevent it. Chairman McGowan of Board â€" of Works, reported all catchbasins cleanâ€" ed out, the streets graded and patchâ€" ing done. A complaint had been reâ€" ceived from Mrs McLean over spoilâ€" ing her property (formerly the late corection, and enforce it. Mr. Duffield also reported for Fire and â€" Light Com. All build in fire area are in good condi except a bad chimney on a Coun strcet stable. The owner has 1 notified no; to use it, as a fire t would endanger other barns and iGconces. The fire hydrants had t tested and found O.K. | ; _ Hogg & Horning of Saugeen Mills: , _ Ltd., the former Rob Roy Mills, ask-' 1. ed better fire protection for their| ; mills and better lighting. _ Fire and / . Light Com. recommended that a| . new byGrant be placed at P. _ Hay‘s . corner (across the road from the! ; mill,) to be installed under supervisâ€"| ; ion of Public Utilities Com., rclier" __labor to be used, the town to _ buy, . imaterial, but no additional cost for . hydrant. The report was adopted,jl and thus a much closér bydrant _ to ] _the mill, will be placed. At present, | 4 nearest hydrants are at east of rink ‘, and in front of Public School, " c Treasurer‘s report â€" showe? over | $18000 of 1935 taxes now paid in, a j little less that last year. Tax arâ€" ; rears _ are not coming in quickly ,. ane the _ Finance Com. deem some ‘ , stronger measures should be taken to I enforce payment. Unless some conâ€"| siQorably in arrears make a real efâ€"| 1 fort to clean up all or part, the tax te collector will be instructed to seizelal gocds or have the property up _ for‘ tC sale. Chairman Duffield believed that | .. the new 1936 Council should adopt CC some definite policy of tax arrears fo collection, and enforce it A week‘s tra‘ning course for muniâ€" cipal officials is to be held in Toronâ€" t0, Feb. 3 to 8. An invitation was read: for any who care to attend. A hospital account for $173.37, Durâ€" ham‘s share" for patients in Graven hburst and London sanitariums, | was passed . Also _ town accounts â€" for $862.34 and November relief accounts . totalling $110.65. I Mrs 8. P. Dargavel and G. E. Kearney applied for auditors, but ap plications were held over til} January meeting . Messrs Dan McCalium and H. C. McKechnie addressed the Council on behalf of the local Veterans‘ Ass‘n, asking free bhall rent for concert here this week, also for terms for motion picture show once a week â€" during winter and spring. Council granted same for concert, and a rate of $4.00 per night for winter movies, the net proceeds to be used for relief â€" to needy veterans‘ families. ! ney on a Countess he owner has been it, as a fire there her barns and resâ€" hydrants had been om. All buildings in good condition, ‘lea under supervisâ€" ities Com., relief the town to buy additional cost for With which is incorporated the Holstein le:sc¢«r PURHAM, THURSDAY, DEC. 5. 1935 extended‘ The McTavish Garage at the ald; Parsonage com.â€"Mrs Twamley,| Fullow Mrs Thomas, Mrs Traynor; Visiting nie BJ com.â€"East wardâ€"Mrs S. Moore, Mrs ‘ precia ; West wardâ€"Mrs Sparling. Hunte Mis Aljoe; _ South wardâ€"Mrs Mat-I «utles thews, Mrs Traynor; Lunch com, for| of the monthly meetingsâ€"Mrs Thomas, Mrs | with a Bailey. The meeting was then closâ€"| chrysa ed and the IdHies all enjoyed a very ouse : tasty supper prepared by the Lunch cases. C. Moore, Mrs Kinnee; Lunch com.â€" convenor, Mrs D. M. Saunders; assisâ€" tantsâ€" Mesdames Campbell, Whitâ€" more, McLean, Lawrence, McCasi‘n. Steeds and Chatreau; _ Sacramental com.â€"Mrs R. Noble, Mrs H. McDonâ€" Mr Halbert then tock charge of the mesting and conducted the election of oflicers for the coming year which resulte@ as follows; Presidentâ€"Mrs. P. Gagnon; Viceâ€"Pres.â€"Mrs Knechtel: Secretaryâ€"Mrs C. Kinnee; Treasurer â€"Mrs J. McLean; Flower com.â€"Mrs The annual meeting of Queen St. ; cis, Ladies‘ Aid was held in the church cat on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3rd. 30 | eq members were present. _ The first‘ ton part of the afternoon was spent in | Jea sewing for relief, and also for t,he" I hospital. The lagies then held a cot short business meeting when the | group leaders reported how much ‘ they had raised. Group No. 1, conveâ€" nor Mrs Steeds, raised $26.50; Group Pfl No. 2, convener Mrs. Thomas, raised $36. _ The Society has had a very prosperous year and finishes with a / substantial bank balance to their: 0 credit. The ladies dec‘ded to rememâ€" chnr ber the sick and shutâ€"ins at Christâ€" | .w . mas time. | in 4 T | °s place on Thursday in Windsor | _A piano solo was contributed by cemetery. , Mrs W. H. Kress, while Mrs Sparl-, _ing entertained with a humorous / * o eer sls m _resding. A slight token of apprecia-" KNOX mission sBanp 1 im _was sent do. the . RegSht." Miss pngsgny ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM 'M. Hunter before her departure. l 0 O U rbktional sot‘s, M," Gm;t'f The Little H_ek;sâ€" .Misslon Band [read a letter she received rom the | teacher at Turiff, Frontenac County.::: g'l‘:: ;h“:;:n:‘:fe’;ggen":de:fig asking for a bex of supplies be sent‘ * o hok ‘ : ; gave of their talents in a delightful ‘;Zn:"?a::h;:::s' sl;nhliarbot: I;h:t ;;2:" manner â€" in the church on Thursday comprised clothing and other gifts evening last. Ronald McQueen, p""fl for 35 pupils from six to sixteen ' ident, welcomed 1‘}‘9 guests and then| years old (24 boys and 11 girls.) | c:ll‘ed on Rev.fl:&. H: Smith to be This the Chapter decided to do, the j zh:lr::a:} Band ::m‘;:fs'“';‘:::"gf gc‘pxslfei}r;:a:):z;(:é this Triday at Mrs,: os by Vera Lauder, Helen Renwick, The National Anthem closed the J°2" L@uder; piano duet by Eileen meeting. ; Teeter and Thelma Vollet; recitation | by James Morton. There were three iR I different exercises by the Band memâ€" QUuEEN ST. LADIES‘ aip ; bers, which showed much versatility HELD ANNUAL MEET'NG'and the pageant, "The Festival: _ Canadian Greys‘ Chapter, 1.0.D. | E. held their December meeting at '.hcme of Mrs McDonnell on Thursâ€" . day evening. Mrs W. C. Pickering !hsl vice regent, presided, in absence , of the Regent, M‘ss Hunter who left | Thursday, today, for Florida . f Much time was taken up over arâ€" fr:mgemenls for Christmas cheer. Mis Grant was made convener . of this committee. Arrangements were also made for the Christmas daance on Dec. 27th. | _ _ He had thought of retiring as reeve but a very important question would be up next year, the Equalization of County assessments and he felt he should remain, if the electors so apâ€" ! proved, to protect Durham‘s interâ€" | ests. He regrettod reeve McDonald of Bentinck would not be back as he was a wellâ€"informed and valued memâ€" ber on this subject. f Arrange for Christmas Cheer ted close of meeting first 1936 Chevrolet ; C. Macphail, M.P. Flesherâ€" Fullowing this address, Miss Win nie Blyth arose to read a similar apâ€" preciative address to Miss Margaret Hunter, who has resigned from her @ulles as organist and choir leader cf the church. She was presented with a beautiful sheaf of bronze chrysanthemums. â€" Mrs. Bert Stoneâ€" ouse made the presentation in both cases. Miss Hunter also acknowledgâ€" ed her thanks and the gathering jo‘ned in "For they are jolly good. fellows." I Some of the ccmpany attendec the movies at Hanover. Following supper, Miss Margaret Hunter read an appreciative address to one of the members, â€" Miss Alice Ramage, who was at the same time presented with a handsome floor lamp. The recipient acknowledged her surpr‘se gift in a short speech,. On Friday night last Knox United chrrch choir members, Rev. an< Mrs W. H. Smith and a few friends met in the church schcolroom a; 6.30 p. m., where they partook of an excelâ€" lent fowl supper with all the trimâ€" mings. All present did justice to the excellent cooking, and for a time all serious thoughts gave way to pleasâ€" ing the inner man. \ Presentation to Knox Church Choir Members of Lights", was a beautiful exerâ€" cise by nine of the members. Certifiâ€"| cates for memorization were present-' ed to Vera Lauder and Marie Morâ€"}| ton, while another will be sent to| Jean Town, now in Orillia. t Mrs Rudd put on exhibition thé‘ cot quilt pieced by the children. l / _ The deceased was born on the i Putherbough farm at Aberdeen and attended school there. Two of his 'schoolmates, the McQuarrie brothers, predeceased him two or three weeks ago. In early manhood he was emâ€" ployed at the McKechnie mill at Glenroaden, but 35 to 40 years ago, went to St. Thomas, which was his home until nine years ago he went"’ to live with his children in Windsor. In 1925 his wife, a St. Thomas lady,| met Ceath in an auto accident. _ A| son and two daughters-Russell. Pearlf and Mildred, survive. Interment tak-" es place on Thursday in Windsor cemetery . | _ The sad word reached his brother Gecorge and nephew Harold McKechâ€" nie here on Wednesday of the death o" the former‘s only surviving â€" broâ€" ther James McKechnie of Windsor, in his 79th year. He died the preâ€" ceecing Aay as the result of a stroke the third in the last two years. Of a large family of ten children, _8 sons and 2 daughters, George is now the only one living . t EDWARD HUTTON |__The death took place at 4 a.m. on "I‘uesfiJy- at his home in Richmond Michigan of Edd‘ie Hutton, _ brother of Elmer and son of the late Thos . G. Hutton of Durham. Eddie was 38 years of age, and has been in poor bealth the last ten years, as a resul! of being gussed overseas. In recent years he has been unable to work . His wife and three children, and one brother Elmer of town, survive. His only sister, Mrs A. Sharp, died a number of years ago. Interment will take place on Thursday at h‘s home. in Michigan. JAMES McKECHNIE s THE ROLL CALL was born on the at Aberdeen and there. _ Two of his McQuarrie brothers. ONTARIO ARCHIVEsS | HUTCHINSON â€" saunpers i Queen Street United parsonage was the scene of a quiet wedding on Satâ€" "urday, November 30, 1935 when Iva Irma, only daughter of Mr and Mrs, James Saunders, Durham was united in marriage to Mr. George Clarence Hutchinson, son of Mr. John and the late Mrs Hutchinson of Markdale . Rev. R. G. Halbert officiated . They were unattended. Later Mr. and Mrs Hutchinson left on a motor trip and on their return they will reside near Markdals. Mrs John McDougall is spending a few weeks at Preston, with Mrs Wm MceCracken . Mr George MeKelvie, North mont, was operated upon â€" Th morn‘ng in Durham Hospital, i ing an attack of pneumonia pleurisy . Mrs W. H, Smith went to Brantford Saturday to make arraangements re biing ng her mother, Mrs Jolly to Durham Hospital, where she is now a patient. It will be recailed that Mrs Jolly spent the winter in Durham Hospital, resulting from @ fall in her home when she fractured â€" her hip bone . _ _ Mr and Mrs Charles Lang are reâ€" turning to Durham nex; woek from Syuncy, Nova Secua where they have spent the summe months . Wageâ€" cutting and high cost _ of living do ncl go we.l together, â€" so Charlie finds and Geems Durham a better place in the long run. He will be emâ€" ployec by Bob Campbell in his dray business . family of Detroit accompanied | by his parents of Guelph, spent the wenkend with his brother and friends around Durham. Mr Oliver and Miss Margaret Hunâ€" ter leave today, Thursday, to spend the winter in Florida. They will moâ€" tor there, taking about two weeks on the trip, via Detroit and Cincinâ€" nati. Mr HYMENEAL and Mrs Jas. Fnnigan and Published Weekly at $2.50 a vear in adv» a Weekly at $2.00 a year in advance. To United States, year in advance, C RAMAGR * SON, Publishers upon â€" Thursuay Hospital, followâ€" pneumonia _ and u@gveâ€" "Select now and save" TREE DECORATIONS TOILET SETS... $3.175 to $15 IVORY PIBCES.. 35¢ to $7.50 Gardenia & Jasmine Sets ... »*»****++ +++»~..85¢ to $5.175 Ladies‘ Hand Bags...6%¢ to $5 Men‘s Leather Sets.1.75 to .95 WRITING PAPER...25¢ to $2 SILVER PIECERS... $1 anda up BEDROOM LAMPS .... $2.50 POTTER MOORE SETS.500 up YARDLEY SEBTS ..... g0c up MAJESTIC RaADIOS. .$39, $9.95 PERFPUME ...... 25¢ to $2.00 FANCY CHINA....25¢ ani up THERMOS BOTTLES & KiTs Neilson‘s Chocclates..25¢ to $1 Peanut Coca Britt}e. . 15%¢ 1b GREETING CARDS.. 3 for 5c GIFTS FOR EVERYBODY AT TLc Teadden‘s DRUG STORE XMAS SUGGESsTIiONS Comb, brush & mirror sets, 4.95 up Lates*® metal design. Derney Toilet Sets ..50¢c to $15.00 Evening in Paris Sets ... ... $2.50 Yardiey Sets ........ 85¢ to £18.50 Fountain Pen Sets .... .. $2.75 up Xmas Sta"ionery .......... 50c up ols Koxoms ...,....... . $395 up Jenny Lind Chocolates ... . . . . 50¢ CIGARS & CGGARETTRs Caider‘s Drug Store ‘. R. NCKETS, Rail or Boat Home for Christmas . £18.50 75 up 0c up 95 up . 50¢