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LI; si) ". l! ii tf tt u it , U VOL LIX, NO. lil. lawman Sacred Christmas Pro. nmun will be held on Friday. Dec. " at ft o'clock in Foursquare church. No admission fee. Everyone welcome. The Allan Purl U.r.w.0. Club lwld their monthly nodal evening nt home ot Mr and Mr: Edward Sills, “law a large crowd gathered and on Joyed themselves In playing curd! and dancing. A good time was spent toxethtt Mrs. Rom. Whitmore was the lucky ticket bower of the quilt made by South Glonelg Women's Institute. The Junior Hockey club of town also sold tickets recently the prizes be'ng a $10 and $5 basket of groceries re- spectlwly. The baskets went to Mrs Sadie Darxnvel and Dr. D. B. Jamieson. The death at Miss Sarah McDona- all, eldest Itauxhtar of the late Dan McDougnll at Mabel, took pm. at Kimberley. British Commit, on Nov. 25th at the home of her sister Guth- o-rine. Mrs. A. Claus-on. Other than this: fact, we have no particulars. Speck! Train Christmas Eve. (in Thursday afternoon. Dec. 24th. a special C.N.R. night train will have Hamilton at 5.00 p.m. tor Dur- ham. malt'm: connection at Guelph with Toronto and other trains. and reaching Durham at 10.15 p.m. This train wlit he a decided convenience for Christmas homecomers who mn- not start earlier. Died in British Columbia. Send Report. Eariior. Once again we would remind press worn-dries and others forwarding re- ports of church societies or other meetings. to send them in the day after the meeting. There is no excuse tor reports ot meetings which have been held on the previous Thursday, reaching us on Wednesday when we are crowded for time with later news and other work prepara- lory to printing. Thank you. The annual installation or the of. ticers of Durham chapter. Royal Arrh Masons was held Monday night. Ex. Comp. J. F. llwin acted as install- ing officer and Ex Comp, W. C. Pick. wring as manna". The newly imman- ed olnccrs are: |.P.Z.. Dan McCal- lum; z.. W. H. Kreu; H., M.G. Calder; J, P. Range; Trees" G. C. Wet'ster; Scribe N., H. C. Mahab- hie: Scribe E., W. M. Graham: Prim 50], Roy Campbell; Br. B.. A. L. Baldwin: Jr. s., K. R. Schulz: Veils. W. J. Snell. W. D. Mercer, W. G. McBr'de. Chas. Mount; o. G. J. F'. Irwin. Royal Arch Otticerq Installed CALDER’S DRUG STORE DURHAM vs. TORONTO AT DUNDALK RINK OPENING For the ofBe'at opening of the new rink in Hawaii. Durham,» chomIon o.H.A. team has been secured to meet one of the best hockey teams of Toronto Mercantile League on Tuesday, Dee. 29th. We understand "King" Clancy. former Movie Leat s'tar, wilt be sought for referee. blaze Hilt at. mu Chrmmu eon- rrt will Be he on Dee. 21st, Mon- ay evening at 8 .m. Good program -diatogrues, drills, hildren free . _,,,,,isiilliiii;..)r8l:hl1ts'l! uwnrm an to: mu ttl We.“ IN TOILET UNIS, made bt LENTHEIIO _ ('hristmu ente lament " B. S. u. 9, Glens-lg, Tue " evening, 8.15 m., Dee. 22nd. 193 Good program Inns 10e., Childre free. A Thoughtful Git much appreciate a new pair of modern style glasses nod the safe and comfortable vision they will prowlo. Call and at about our sperm! Chr'sunu otrer at C. Sammy’s Store DURHAM, Wednesday, DEC. Mrd, I " 6 p. ll. Mother or Dad would very W3 PATTERSON, LO Spocinliu In Eye Examination, SPRINGTIMI )H-PABIS YAle. and by nppointment . “In “mm , , Admin. ton 150. I An historic banquet took place in? :Oweu Sound on Monday night, when' alive former Commanding Officers otl the 3lst Grey Regiment as well as ‘several former members, woke to ‘toustw of the days that had been. The banquet closed the ottieial existence ot the 3lst Grey Regiment, in future to be merged “i;h Simcoe Foresters. There was Col. Geo. D. MeLauehlar, the only honorary col. onel the regiment had known: Col. , Harry Pembroke. who has completed in years of military service: Col. R. C. Ferguson. Clarksburg, war-time commander; Col. Geo. D. Fleming, I Col. J. T. Rutherford. Lieut.-Col. Six Teams in Climbing the icy hill about 100 feet south of Glenmden bridge, 2nd con. Glerteh, on Saturday hut, Jan. Miller‘s truck, loaded with loss sk'd. ded and amped backwards over a 16 foot bank. The tmek-at 1936 Maple Lear-watt driven by Mr ISI- ler's son Herbert who was decomm- led by Hex-hon Tlmmtns. Timmins Jumped when truck left road, but Miller remained at wheel trying to hold it. " landed on end, and the jolt broke the chem: around the load allowmg logs to matter, white the truck immed'ately caught tire and went up in tittmett. Fortunately the driver was unburt. toreed door open and e caved. Truck Skid over Bank; Went up in Flames The logs or Booring of truck were not burned, and engine ttt sun good. Insurance was carried. and the owner purchased the wreck from the insur- ance Co. in making settlement. He is securing a new truck this week. Meeting in Murkdale last Friday evening. representatives of Durham, Dundalk. Shelburne, Markdale. Flesh- erton and Chatsworth teams drew up a single schedule for the Centre Grey Hockey League. This sinteam Circuit will start its season on Dec. 28th and wind up its schedule on Feb. 12th. The first tour teams will enter the pla)downs. The schedule follows: Decembu : 'tr-Chatsworth at Markdale January: l-Dundalk at Chatsworth. 4--Ht.egtterton at Shelburna S-0tmdalk at Durham. b-Bttclttarne at Markdale. R~Markdale at Cttattovorth, xmbux‘ham at Pterberton. ll-Dundalk at Markdale 12--shennirue at Flesherton l3-Mmkdalo at Durham. 14-Chatsworth at Shelburne, IS-Fur-ton at Dundalk. "i--F'lesherton at Markdale. 19-4 hatsworth at Durham. -slteittutme at Dundalk. 2i-Mtukdale at Shelburne, 22-Dundalk at Flesherhon. --Durhtun at Chatsworth 25--Chatrworth a! Fleshertort 26-0tmdalk at shelbume 27--Durham at Markdale 28-She.lttuetue at Durham. 29-Ftesherton at Chatsworth. February: 1-Markdale at Fleeherton. ft-Shelburne at Chatsworth. SuMzu'kualc- at Dundalk. Cr-Iles/Non at Durham. x~l;ur’nam at Dundalk. 11-jurham at Shelburne. IQ-Chatsworth at Dundalk GREY REGIMENT N. E. McDonald, commander of the Greys of ye tertay and new comman- der of the Grey and Simcoe Forest- ers of today, presided. Captain" W. P. Telford gave the' nog fclt he wanted to dodge them. was, to the o'" 31st Regiment brief. He complimented his fellow-members ly, with the remark, "We can only an ever voting as they felt, on any cherish the memory and traditions of question, and ttttro paid tribute to the old regiment" in responding, clerk, treasurer and chief for their Mr w. P. Telford. Sr. recalled his eo-operation and to the Dress for ac- own expetienres in the 3Itrt, in the,curate reports given of Council 393" days when the Regiment camped ations. Conn. Lauder concludrd the Niasrara under conditions vastly dit. oratory, whereupon the Council and ferent trom those of today. There'omeW. accepted Mayor Macdonald's was a feeling or regret. he :aid, in kind 'am.ation to the hospitality of the passing of the Regiment. Col. his home, ud repaired there to wind Ferguson also responded to this tout up the year with refreshments. and but added. "There is no doubt this I tree tsottia1 hour. amalgamation will be a good thing. ---_---- The order changes and the regiment Owen Sound blames. meal are ob. changes with it." He congrntulated serving Boxing Day. Doc. M. F iii1tt Barnum 1312mm. Centre Grey League PASSES INTO HISTORY $500 License he At tlnat meeting of Durham Council tor 1936 Tuesday evening, Bylaw No. 23a was put through ttxing tees for narbottring various slug. slot or other machines in the town, operated tor for gain. For an automatic clot or automatic slug machine the tetitr tee of $500 was fixed. This is practically prohibitive. and such is the CouneiN intention, as the seven machines here are a great temptation tot youths' cash. with l'ttle or nothing of real value in re turn. For a roll or pin table, $25 will be the fee, $25 for a baseball board game, and $100 for a whims table. Thee machines must not be operated on any Sunday, nor before N a.m. on after ll p.m. on any other day of the week. A communication from Toronto Lity Council notified Durham that the A. Greenwood family are recipients of relief there, as seven of family are guarantined for scarlet fever. As they removed to Toronto in late sum- mer, Durham is held responsible tor maintenance. Council advised clerk to notify Totonto they would meet costs while under quarantine, but not after. To those or the old 31st and others! who "served overseas, Col. Harry E.; Pembroke proposed the next toast; with referencn made to many ot the; tine men of this county, who hm givm their liver-Geo. Mutstmrve,ratt; Eaton, Judge Frank McFulnnd col) Rorke. ' I No person under 18 will be allowedi to use or operate such machines. Any; licenses tot. such may be cancelled try) the Corporation at any time; in suchl event, the Treasurer will refund thei unearned portion of such license. Al penalty not exceeding $50 may be imposed (or any violation ot this try-l, lay, which comes into force January, m, 1937. I the neu regiment on having Col. Mp Donald as its manager. Accounts totalling $36t were past"- ed. Trmsurer's report showed $28,800 or 82.3% of 1936 taxes collected, and $6.200 yet owing. Good results came from the drive made during the year to collect tax arrears, as of $6,910 taxes owing of 1934 or before, $4500 was paid in. Reeve Humor was voted $7 and Constable Scott $1 lor expenses to Owen Sound re the Equalized Ar smqmenl . l, Conn. Dumeld expected . a tight" when he entered Council four years {years ago, but never had one, ard 'nos, felt he wanted to dodge them. He complimented his fellow-members: on ever rating as they felt, on any question, and also paid tribute to clerk. treasurer and chief for their cooperation and to the press for ac- curate reports given of Council ses- ‘s’ons. Conn. Lauder concludtd the oratory, whereupon the Council and 'ometat accepted Mayor Macdonald's kind 'utirhation to the hospitality of his home, 11nd repaired there to wind up the year with refreshments, and a tree social hour. The (reek near Voisin's house had been complained ot, as it was Iiitittg up with weeds, and flooding land Council wlll try to keep it clean till summer, when a good cleaning out can be made, Before closing, Mayor Macdonald rose to thank the Council for the har-' many previuling and cooperation gun! en him throughout we year, Gown! Mekeehnie uterrddJ to times past, li had not been so hmonlous andj paid tribute to the prerent council'; for pulling together. The yoiiriirrisrl, councilltr, Don. McQueen, stated he enjoyed his tirtrt year at the Board air! “as learning. : Rowe Hunter said there was good-' fellowship here, as at County Council,' and thus more was being accomplish-5| ed. More drastic changes and shake-' ups had been made in Co. Council buriness and methods the past three years, than ever before. He would again be a candidate. Coun. McGowan stated he would likely retire; Coun. Stoneouse thought this a comparatively easy year, after serving through busiest Councils in town’s h'story, when pavements, wat- erworks, heavy xellef work, and Old Home week. caused extra duties in umcceeding pas‘ years. for Slot Machines I'URHAM. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1936 With which is incorpornted the ammo Laue: "Double Schedule in C' Int. 0. ll. h. Group ', Robert Laugnlin. a native of Glen- Ielsr Township. and a well known resi- ‘dent of Berkeley for the past few years, succumbed to pneumonia in ithe Owen Sound G. and M. Hospital ‘on Sunday afternoon. Deceased, who was about tirty years ot age. was a ison of the late John Laughlin and iwas born on the second concession of ‘Glenelg Townsh‘p. two miles from iGlc-nroaden. He lived in Toronto for in number of years, being employed Ir Canadian Paeitie Express there, but a few years ago moved to Berke- ley, on account of failing health. /rttree weeks ago he contracted a fheavy cold and on Thursday ot last _week was removed to Owen Sound hospital with pneumonia. Kemp of Ustowel, Gregg of Kin- cardlne, Saunders of Durham, Talbot of Preston, Trutthimshi of Waorerton, and Sparky Vail of Owen Sound were nominated by the clubs as ret. (wees. ' The first two teams in the group " the conclusion of schedule will play ott for the group championship uni the right to continue in the 0.H.A. intetmediato B playdowns. Playoff games will be stayed on Feb. 8 and m, with the third and deciding some on neutral fee on Feb. 12, if neces- sary. The leading team will have the cho'ce ot dates for the home game in the playolf series. . The schedule wu drawn with the understanding that Owen Sound would play their home games in o. Sound. If it Is necessary to play their home games “lay it is likely that the club will endeavor to make arrangements with the Hanover ar- ena. in Durham last Friday night, with Dr. R. R. Burnett, convent-er. a double schedule with tour strong teanttr--Kin. cardine, Owen Sound, Walkerton and Durham, was drawn. Durham‘s open- ing game in at home next Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, against Kincardine, who will be tough opposition. Following is the schedule: December, 18--WalkEurton at Kincardine. 21-Owen Sound at Walkman. 22--Kinearttine at Durham. 29---Kineardine at Owen Sound. January. 5--Durtuun at Owen Sound. 8-Owen Sound at Kincardine -Walkerton at Owen Sound 19--Walkerton at Durham. 19---Wneardine kt Owen Sound 22--Owen Sound at Walkerton ---Durham at Kincardine. 25---Durham at Owen Sound. ---kincardine at Walkerton. --Walkerton at Durham. ll-Owen Sound at Durham 13--Durham at Walkerton. P5--Dtttham at Kincardine. ---Kincardine at Walkerton. 20-0wen Sound at Durham. 29--Walkerton at Kincardine. 2--Kincardine at Durham. --Wailrerton at Owen Sound. Smowen Sound at Kincardine ~Durham at Walkerton. The Late Mr. .Laughlin had made his home at Berkeley with his moth. er, Mrs. Thos. Bell, for the past ff. years. One sister, Martha, Mrs. Gott Thompson, resides in Saskatchewan, and there are a number of halt-broth. ers and half-sister". In religfon the late Mr. Laughlin was a Presbyterian and he was a member of the Orange Order. A large number of friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Bali Noble for the funeral of their infant son, Donald Edwin. who passed away in Owen Bound hospital after a few days illness. The service was con- ducted by Ret. W. H. Smith who gave a message of comfort to the bereaved, basing his talk on the hymn, “Safe in the Arms of Jesus". The tiny casket was carried by four boys, Harold and Harry Voisin. And- rew Schenk and Leonard Vollett. and the flower bearers were Madeline Cat- ton, Adele Noble. Royden Hobie and Chester lawrence. The rennin. were laid to rest In Durham cemetery. Donald Edwin was born Nov. ll. Battles his parents there are two sis- ters and two brothers, Wilma, Eariiea Kenneth and Russell. ROBT. LAUGHLIN OBITUARY INFANT BURIED ONTARIO ARCHIVES TORONTO I Mr and Mrs F. Wilkes, Charles land Frances of Simcoe. were week .end guests of Mr and Mrs T. F'. IHouse. V Mlsa Mary Walker, tor three years on the {awning "an ot Orangeville High School, bu resigned. Mr H. W. Wilson is still .eriously ill at Brockville hospital. Mrs Wil- son and three sons are with him. Kenneth came from Sudbury and Harold from Sydney, Nova Scout. Mr and Mrs Arnold Noble returned home Sunday from Brockvnle. Mr and Mrs John Pndbury and young son, of Nolan. Sash, were guests a couple of days this “etch with the farmer’s sister. Mrs Donald McQueen. while down East to his early home at Chatham to 'ee his father who h, in poor health. Mrs ltottt. MncFarlane leaxes Fr; day ot this week to spend the win ter mouths ia Toronto. Mr. James McDougall, Crawford who for some weeks has been a pa- tient in General Ho pital, Toronto. has returned to his home, and consid- ering his lengthy illness and serious operation while there, of removing part of the stomach, has made won. derful progress. Mrs. Harry Falklngham ucompan» led her mother Mrs. McLean to Tor. onto where she underwent a serious operation. Many friends, will anxiously await good news ot the welfare a Wm. Ritchie, Bentinek, who this Wednes. day is being removed to Toronto, whole he will undergo a critical op- nation. Mr and Mrs Walter Mitchell and daughter Dorothy, and Mr. Herb Marsden of Pattnttton, spent Sun- day at the home ot Mr and Mrs Ar. thur Ritchie. Miss Mae MoEachern is spending the -kend in Toronto. Mrs. Blackburn. Mimico. has the grad will and wishes of her many friends in Durham. when she reaches this Monday, Dec. 14th, her 84th birthday. For the past several years she has led a secluded life with her daughter Allie, who is a valued mem- ber of Mimico Public school staff. We sincerely hope the remaining years may be crowned with peace and happiness happy in the thought that she saw her family assume responsi- ble places in Canada's civic life. Mr. Douglas Dunsmoor was operated upon for appendicttis in Durham hos- pital on Saturday. Mrs. Cordon Coutts, Conn, under. went a successful operation for an pendictomy in Durham hospital Wed- neaday. Around eight hundned children in Durham on Saturday last, were enter- tained by Santa Chas. The day was tine and parent; all well greeted the saint of the season. Bags of candy round a place in the pocket of each child. Santa Claus in Town A meelin for the purpose of nom- inating May P, Reeve, six councillors. three Public school trustees and one Public rum 5 Comtnimfoner for the Town of Du 1am, for the year 1937, will be held t the Town Hall, Dur- ham, on Mon y the 28th day of Dee. 1936, at the ur of 7.30 o'clock in the evening. OF NdMlNATION MEETING TOWN OF DURHAM NOTICE l General theme:---- Great Sslva-l tiling (C,' Lawn“?! (O,? "f "n l I '. u .'Ht'.f Mlr, .. S tio ". . T h“. l '987-"What g tutvea us Bennett, (Jung. tt duuglm-x 1 By" I_H,§ Ctotrs. Address by ttev.h"curcKUN-i" Durham Hmwlu‘ 3 R. G. Hultrert, i n the Baptist on Wednesday. Dec. 16. lo M: 'r: .d _ Church. Mrs Ray McClocklm, (Hawk. " I Jun. 5th---"What Jesus saves us nor" dtusehter. -- The Chum" and the kingdom. W Address by Rev w. H. fgtrtittt in the Ptmltytertar. church. /rfffefffrfrfffrlrr' Jan. 6--"What Jesus - us From" ‘unx' coo‘mrl - Denna. Address by Rev. J. T. I Priest in Queen St. United church. 1'he - 'loc,,',',".'"').: ut1'i,t:','t' Jun. 7--"WItat Jesus - us Into" to meet every n ' . '.mtu iN' " tu l, --Lite. Adrlrus by Rev. D. the he." Mentiew Royal. "rr Von. i Gowdy, in Knox Uttitrd church. and with black enamel mammal T Jan ti--"T'tte Work of the Bible Bo. decomtiou or “Mr mama! and nich- l ciety" try Rev. J. B. Armour in el. 1 the Anglican church, I DURHAM museum: was ENJE. Better clip this out and keep F. W. Moott, Prop. .. l it for future reference. [DURBAH' ONT. PHONE 140 Everything be' l condition, clean and sanitary. Anyone wnnti anything, write me at 201 Euclid - e., Toronto, and I will br"ng it up Mrs NiehoN Midduugh House. One b0 stove for wood or coal; also wlnt coats. lumber jacks”. tew Indies' coals: home shoes and rubbers, fe blankets, Men's sweuers underwear a d sh’rts, 2 or 3 sum large size. co ple rmall sizes. Lots more artlcles ‘or axle. Everything be' t condition, clean To on any orders I ll be in Dur ham next Friday or Bat rday. Mrs. Glaser. 201 Eucl Ave., Tor nto. Ont “mums Il/i/i/ll/l/i.)..?.), ll, Great Christmas Sale MENS SETS ..s.ar.."r"""" 98C, 'T.OO, 1.tug 113. MW 37H] Ill) SPECIAL SHAVlNG SET _...........'. m.,.. ,. .. 79C SCH'EK RAZOR ..$200. PROBAK RAZOR G 5 BLADES 29: TELERAZOR (ELECTRIC) . $6.50. ROLLS RAZOR ... $6.95 PACKARD LEKTRO-SHAVER . ... .. r.'. t.P'.r" .. $16.50 LADIES' SETS m......."...'.. ............. .... 35c to sumo CUTEX a MOON GLOW .. ...... 35c. 50c, 75c I. ZIPPER SETS DERNY's 3 SECRETS r..-......'....'."".. 25c, 75c, $1.00, $2.00 JASMINE, GARDENIA and FORGET-ME-NOT . msFtt 25c to $7.00 EVENING-lN-PARIS, ASHES OF ROSES, YARDLEYS, POTTER MOORE, SACHET BAGS, PERFUMES, HANDBAGS, PURSES, KODAKS, SILVERWARE, CHINA, BIBLES, HVMN BOOKS, THERMOS, ETC.. ETC. PIPES, Boxed Chocolates........ 30c to $5.00 NEILSON'S, SMILES 'N CHUCKLES, LOWNEY'S, LIGGETT'S, IN: PAGE & SHAW MtWadden's Drug Store WEEK OF PRAYER Published Weekly It 82.00 I you In “mace. To United States, $2.50 a your In advance. Peter Ranmge, Publisher FOR SALE CIGARS, CIGARETTES (Christmas Wrapped.) GIFTS GALORE YOU'LL FIND IT EASY SHOPPING Ar at )CALDER'S DRUG STORE 1tENNETT--tn lrurlwm lawful on Dec. ll, to Mr. and Mrs. (Eur. Be-tt, Glenna. a daughter. 'e, 31.00, 1.50, 1.75, $200 and up The run most popular. Donne-d to use: every need. Enquin- about the new Bantu-w Raul. Ivory en- uncl with black enamel marginal dqtttomuoet or Hm: enamel and nich- SAWCHRISTMAS with a Gitkto Mother or Sister o' a cur PRICES for H LIDAY SEASUN AT RESODENCE PARLOUR 'Mtttto" Flex Foundation Gar me nt' and Gift to each friend or terttite. am can]: with donor's me ti',.iod in, will to not. Upon wt, to will be pleased to supply rue- tor any publication. Mrs. J. C. Nichol Corset, Coral)“: or Brnuiere BORN Me te, 810.00 I. unwed- 'ifiiiit