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Durham Review (1897), 5 May 1938, p. 5

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NOCH . Shirley Hopkins, Kate rma Noble, Lioyd NobSle,. [ 5, 12938 man Ritchiec. Yera Vessie. \â€"Margaret Mc!lson, Min . Grade l Bâ€"Donald Milâ€" MacArthur, Buddy Lamb. Crae. Melvin Vessie. Grad# | Molson. CGrade I Aâ€"Ray de I Bâ€"Lorna Noble, Maxâ€" wl ly wddea were Susy usehold effects to carty in the week. OL REPORT OADEN wl niece, MIBS in Fergus on Helen Young, Teacher. R OY H A N KS Smith and d with the cently. M London ; Skene. Toronto Picard‘s visiting rily of ts with V aughan Camerâ€" & GLEN. ‘b,. Elsie Mil toble. Ethel a Yimkâ€" daughâ€" i week visited Noble irseâ€"1M Clar. Man Ledingham han of Banks rs of OUDCT with a uelph. family a few m, Katie ild, Irene Lou 1ie4 sincere cighbors ness and ent â€" sad ther. oldsmith nding i to were M Family They eedy 1y teacher now Maran wl iles over Gra e Mounâ€" Mr M fine Sun Sat nd D im ind AP3 W at 1P STONHHOUSE I like those country baseball teams, hkewise their weekly games, When pitchers pitch for all they‘reworth, and competition flames; I like those crazy little stands, wher e all the women sit And beg the druggist‘s soda clerk, to make a threeâ€"base hit. The major leaguers have the skill, but dull at times they seem Compared to those Port Austin boys who work to make the team: Year after year in summer time, Bill Phelps has saiq to me: Port Austin‘s playing Harbor Beach that‘s a game we ought to see;" We know the players one and all; we meet them face to face: The banker catches for the team; his clerk‘s on second base; The barber‘s on the pitching mound, the blacksmith plays at third; ‘The shortstop is the doctor‘s son, z nd boy, is he a bird ! I think it pleases mother, too, in s ummer when she shops To have the town‘s first baseman weigh and wrap our mutton chops: The centre fielder sells us gas; sometimes throughout the week With every member of the nine, we get a chance to speak. No hirelings they who every Spring, hold out for wealth and fame, But country men and country boys who really love the game. And that is country baseball played on grounds professionals would scorn, Yet it‘s where your Ruth‘s and Greenberg‘s and your schoolboy Rowe‘s are ‘That‘s where the leading citizens of both towns scream and shout Anq urge their boys to victory, un til the final out. (Oh, you may have your big league stuff, but Bill and I agree Port Austin playing Harbor Beach is what we want to see. to stvles in most things are for ever changing. So also it is in the Nower world. Today, the swing of public acceptance is towards the Marigold. This is due perhaps to twoithings â€" a Marigold has now been â€" cultivated that has not the offensive odor that this flower forâ€" merly had. Secondly. the crowning of George VI and all the pomp and splendor of the Coronation bas brought to the front this flowâ€" er with the crown of gold,. Perhaps tomorrow one will see gardâ€" ns of Marigolds. They may be used as the motif in wallpaper deâ€" «izn, in rug design and for Milady‘s dress. The Marigold is worthy of this public esteem. With its lovely shades of gold, and stocky stem, it is able to take its place in the sun. sStyles in most things are for lower world. Today, the swing of Marigold. This is due perhaps to been cultivated that has not the merly had. Secondly. the crown and splendor of the Coronation Round Trip Rail Travel Bargain From DURHAM May 6th and 7th > WINDSOR, Ont. and DETROIT, Mich, $5.10 MAY 5 1938 CcANADIAN NATIONAL 0sr " o wo; ma:,: â€" PRTOEVILLE thion namemmemeeemee en e CE ww ia Tickets, Train Information, Return Limits from Agents. ASK FOR HANDBILL® M c niiapmidbatznie e the es e e se is T Styles in Flowers Change Equally low fares m:u adjacent C.N.R. Stations "COUNTRY BASEBALL" â€"Marjorie Everist, Toronto your weary eyelids, peace be thine. 1 some aching hearts So also it is in the Mr. Thomas Harrison, Jr. had the misfortune to have one of his fingers badly cut at the sawmill of J. C. Harrison in town. It is not known yet und painting a railing at his front steps, and making a wider gateway. Mr and Mrs. W. G, McBride and family have moved back to the depot here from Flesherton, where they spent the winter conveniencing the boys for high school attendance. The prevailing wet weather miliâ€" tated, against a fuller success of the play given by Durham talent, on Thursday evening at the Presbyteriâ€" Again on Friday evening in the Agricultural Hall ,a play and dance following was given by Flesherton talent under the auspices of the Women‘s Institute. Tho‘ wet and cold, the dance was a drawing and drying card. Mr. John Ross visited at the home of Principal Bell and his daughter, Mrs Bell, together with her brother Stanley Ross and aunt Lillian and Fred Greer, uncle, from south of Harriston, on the weekend. A congregational meeting will be held after the morning service in St. Columba Church, Sunday, May 8th. Every member and adherent is urgâ€" ed to be prczsent. The Official Board of United Church, is called to meet on Saturday night in St. Columba Church. _ Mr. and Mrs. Flick, Rochester, N. Y., are visiting her sister, Mrs, Dan | McArthur. We regret Mr. McArthur \is not making the improvement his | friends would like to see. Rev. H. E. Wright has recelved a unanimous call from the congregaâ€" tion of Brucefield United Church, to succeed the Rev. W. A. Bremner who is retiring after a thirteen year pastorate there. Mr. Bremner was President of London Conference in 1935, and is a son of Grey County having been born at Keady. Miss Mary Williamson after a four weeks visit with her relatives, left for her home in Rochester, Monâ€" day. She reports Grace Hall, her aunt wonderfully smart though 89. Mothers‘ Day will be duly and thankfully observed here Sunday, when a junior choir will contribute special selections, | _ Mr. Herb Love, daughter Margaret ‘and son Brownjee, of East Egremont, |visited at Donald McQueen‘s on Sunday. Henry Ford was in Washington reâ€" cently and had luncheon with Presiâ€" dent Roosevelt while there. Press men cannot draw from them the nature of their conversation and have come to the conclusion Henry Ford went to the state capital to say "Good Day" to the President. Mr. W. W. Ramage is further imâ€" The play "Don‘t Darken My Door" which was given by the P. Y. P. of Durkam â€" on Thursday night was well given and much enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hill, Fergus, Mr. Murray McMillan, Toronto, spent the weekend at Mr. H. R. McLean‘s Mr. Alex McKinnon and sister Annie, Toronto, spent weekend at the parental home, Mis. Alex Knox and Garnet, Mrs. Harry Pedlar and two sons of Toâ€" ronto are spending this week with tleir parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aiez. Carson. Congratulations to Miss May Stewâ€" art and Mr. Sam McDermid who were married Wednesday, Mr. Gilvray McLean, Kitchener, is spending two weeks holidays at his father‘s. Mrs. Kate McDonald who _ spent the winter in Philadelphia with her daughter returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Burgess, Durham, visited Monday at the home of Mr. H. R. McLean. Mr.« and Mrs. Archie MacCuaig and Miss Marjorie Meuser, spent Sunday in. Galt. Sacram »nt of the Lord‘s Supper was dispensed of on Sunday in St. Andrew‘s Church. A good congregaâ€" tion was present. Mrs. John McFarlane and brother, Mr. Innis Mcl.ean, Toronto, are holiâ€" day visitors with their parents. Miss Evelyn‘ McDermid returned to Toronto Saturday after spending a few days here. Toronto spent Sunday at Ed. wâ€"â€"â€"â€"mlll~me ‘year, born at Lamlash, Isle of Mull,} ’ORML‘-â€"DOMM“';M“G and coming to CM‘ ectric 7â€"tube radio, table model, for with his parents in his ‘teens. Two , sale cheap. Apply at Review Office. ‘older brothers had come to Canada, THE DURHAM REVIEW (by our Swinton Park Corr.) _ | 10| ‘This second day of ‘May 1938, will *) long be remembered by many in this C.| community as the day on which Mr. D Neil McLeod was quietly laid to rest. be in our little country graveyard, leavâ€" !ing to mourn, his wife, Mrs. Annie mâ€"‘ McLeod, one daughter Marjorie and a. four sons: Wm, J. of Lambton Milis; nt Gordon of Hopeville; Maurice and y.| Edgar at home. Also two brothers, nd Archie McLeod of Carman, Manitoba ot and William McLeod of Priceville, es and many other relatives scattered he over Ontario, along with everyone in | this corner of South Grey, where Mr 1. McLeod was widely known and highâ€" of ly esteemed as a man among men. on Of kindly, cheerful disposition, he fulâ€" ri. 1y enjoyed life. With him it was a pleasure to work, or to play, always m, doing his part. Neil McLeod, Swinton Park, Called to Higher Service \ _ Neil early in life became a member of the Presbyterian church, later beâ€" ing elected as elder, which office he has worthily filled these many years. , When the family was young, he servâ€" ed several terms as a school trustee. He was always willing to give of his time or of his means, to further the | interests of the community. During the past several years, he has been a director of the Grey & Bruce Insurance Co. On March 25th he attended the rgular meeting of the Co. in Hanover and returning at night, took a chill. Next morning Dr. Lindsay of Dundalk was called and pronounced the trouble pleurisy. Laâ€" |ter there was pneumonia, also a ‘ weakened heart. For five long weeks he was faihfully waited upon by dauâ€" ghter Marforie R.N., under Dr. Lindâ€" eay‘s directions, along with wife and sons. Every wish was supplied unâ€" til on Saturday morning, April 30th, the spirit returned to God who gave it Neil was born at Topcliffe, Glenelg and there grew up, coming to Swinâ€" ton Park when a young man, 50 years ago. He purchased lots 1 and 2, con. 16, which was then mostly bush, 43 years ago he was married to Annie McLellan of Ventry, and they togethâ€" er builded a home in every sense of the word, where the family now grown up love to gather; where the neighbors or the wayfarer always found a welcome anda cheering word. The funeral today, May 2nd, was‘ very largely attended. Many were!I unable to get into the church,. Unâ€" dertakers McMillan of Holstein and| Dundalk were in charge. Rev. Hr.i Taylor, our new minister, conducted | a private funeral at the home at 2 p.m. and at the church at 230. Serâ€" vice in church was opened by prayer} followed by the singing of one of the deceased‘s favorite hymns, "From every stormy wind that bilows." Tnen the 14th chapter of John was read, and a solo "There will be no night there" given by Miss Gardiner of Dundalk. Mr. Taylor gave a comfortâ€" ing short address, specially emphasâ€" izing the sentence "Make all your reâ€" quests known unto Him who alone is able to aid you." ‘The beautiful land‘ was sung by a male quartette: Edâ€" mund Fowler, Arthur Richaréson, Tom Weir and Ed. Heard. Neil has gone across the bar. We all will follow. ‘The pall bearers were four neph ews: Archie MacCuaig, Earl McLeod, Willie and Andrew Hincks, and two cousins, Alex. and Wm. McLeod of Stayner. The flower bearers were : Carlyle McMillan, Douglas Clark, Wallace Johnston, Donald McQueen, Charles McQueen, Alex. McCannell, Neil Phillips, Llioyd Kinsman, Philip Harrison, Neil McQueen. Flowers were from W.M.S. and Ladies‘ Aid of home church; Tena Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Jack Norman; Mclntyre family; Maitby family; Mrs John McLeod and family; MacCuaig family; brother Wm. McLeod ana fafily; Mrs Parslow; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Harrison and Eileen; Campâ€" bell family; Hannam â€" family; Mcâ€" Lellan family; grandchildren; the family; Executive Grey & Bruce Fire Insurance Co. Friends from a distance came from Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, Stayner, Hanover and other points. A later thought: Mr. McLeod‘s death on April 30th was the first on that farm, although constantly ocâ€" ctpied for about 80 years. Only one other home in this school section where we have never attended a fuâ€" neral, that is lot 6, con. 18, now the home of John Porter.. May it long have that distinction. this: He married Helen Smith of Lamâ€" Mr. lash in 1868 and she predeceased est. him 13 years ago. He moved to Ottaâ€" eay. Wa in 1876 and took a position with inie the Flinance Department in the Civil and Service and lived there ever since mh{ For further particulars, apply to Mul1,| John A. Davis, Reeve, or Alexr. Camâ€" m‘m ‘Tremsurer bf Artemesia townâ€" mlsmmmdgmum the previous year and bought land for the family hoimestead in Grey was to this farm that he came with daughters survive, viz: They are Eev. John McNicol, D. D.., Toronto; David McNicol at home; Mrs. T. M. Mulligan, Prescott highway; Mrs. J. Roy Sanderson, Vancouver, B, C.; Miss Catherine McNicol at home. The United W. M. 8., will hold their regular monthly meeting Thurs. May 5th, at the home of Mrs. Thos. Spence. Miss Laverne McBachnie, Guelph, was a recent guest with her parents, Mr and Mrs Neil McEachnie. Mary Dezell has not been feeling as well as usual of late. She has had wonderful vitality for a woman in her eightyâ€"seventh year. Naturally we all slip away with the tide of Mr. Walter Stewart is bhaving the steam boiler in the mill replaced by an oilâ€"burning type. If the old boiler stands up under test we understand Thos. Harrison, Pricevilie is purchasâ€" ing it. Miss Bessie Wale, Durham, spent a few hours Sunday at her parental home. Mss Belle M. Weir, Mr. J. Weir and family, Priceville were visitors the first of the week at the home of Mr. John Sinclair. Mr. Dingwall who has been bedâ€" fast for several weeks is not making much progress, His sister, Mrs. .. Campbell, Owen Sound, visited him last week. Mr. and Mrs, George Shand and little son, Donnie spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. D. Christie and Mr. J. Christie at her old home near Port Elgin. Mrs, Harold Love who is still far from her usual health and strength motored to Toronto with her brothâ€" er, Mr. R. J. McMillan to spend a few days. We hope the change will be beneficial. Mr. Will Sturrock has hbought a McCormick Deering tractor. Messrs Llioyd Christie and Waiter Benham have each rigged up tractors trom parts of used cars, etc. The anngal meetin«s of the *Iopeâ€" ville Women‘s Institut e will be held Wednesday, May lith at the home, of Leslic Wright. Miss Janet Scott spent Sunday with her friend Mrs. Leslie Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Russell were early in the week visitors with her mother, Mrs. George Shand, Sr. The Young People‘s Society of Bethany Christian and Missionary Alliance Church enjoyed a social evening at the Manse last Friday evening. This week the young people‘s meet at the home of Mrs. Wm. Riddell. A family of three sons and three Mr. J. Brotherton, Toronto, who is leaving shortly for a Mission Field in Africa assisted in the services of the Christian and Missionary Alliâ€" ance Church on Sunday. His violin sclos were much appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. George Porter and children spent the first of the week with their sister, Mrs. John Ferris. If you are ambitious, this is for YOU ! Suctess guaranteed! No risk selling line of 200 popular products in exclusive territoryâ€" Join our sales force for profitable wages! 750 men average income $25.00 weekly! For free particulars without obligation, write TOâ€"DAY: FAMILEX CO., 570 St. Clement, Montreal, FARM FOR SALE BY TENDER ‘ Sealed! tenders will be received by; the undgrsigned until 6 o‘clock p. m. Saturday, April 30th, for the purchase of Lot 5, Concession 3, South of the Durham Road, Township of Artemeâ€" sia. This farm contains 81 acres, more or less, 50 acres of which is unâ€" der cultivation, balance pasture land, with some timber. _ Has good buildâ€" ings, well, and is said to be in a good state of cultiyation, and will be sold to the highest bidder on the followâ€" ing terms: ufi % of the purchase price to be on the acceptance of the tender, v:th the balance in 30 days, when a will be given by to hear that Mrs. IN DAYs OF YORE town last week. Reeve Calder purâ€" ‘Telford a Studebaker. Durham‘s auto population is now 17. There are not many rural sections of Ontario where the mail is deliverâ€" ed by automobile to the doors of the liveryman having commenced the auto trip on this route Monday, The distance is twelve miles and was covered in almost an hour. the case on the Vandeleur line from Markdale, Mr. J. W. Rutledge, the Cuaig, Top Clif, was in festive arâ€" 6 p. m. his eldest daughter Saran Ann (Sadie) was united in marriage Mr. Cecil Wolfe returned from the Ontario Veterinary College Saturday having completed his course and is now a fullâ€"fledged Vet. He was bighly successful at the recent exâ€" who took honor standing among 84 Miss Edith Allan, teacher at Kelâ€" don, leaves shortly for Toronto where she will train for a nurse. Mr. Chas. C. Ramage who recentiy came up from London will substitute the remainder of the term for her. Mrs C. Elvidge and sons Horace and Jaffray returned Monday after attending her father‘s funeral ana spending a couple months with relâ€" atives in Dauphin, Manitoba Priceville: Sunday, the 4th of byterian Church in this place. As there was an interval of six months May, will be gaelic day in the Presâ€" since it was preached before, we expect the good pastor has had lots of time to prepare a good sermon. Popular Place corr: A pretty wedâ€" ding was solemnized Wednesday, Aâ€" pril 23rd, at 5 p. m. at the nome . of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Whitmore when their eldest daughter, Sarah Annie, was united in marriage to Mr Robt. Wells of Allan Park, by . the Rev. Mr.Hartley, of Durham. A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. Duncan McKinnon, Crawford Monday . night, April 21, when a goodly number of neighbors and friends assembled to spend a social time together prior to their leaving for the West. Mr. A. A. Milne was appointed to the chair He called on Mr. Wm. Cooke to read the address and at an appointed time, Mr John McKechnie presented a purse, to which Mr. D. McKinnon made a lengthy | reply thanking the friends and neighbors for their kindness, and welcoming them to their home. Mr. Hugh Mcâ€" Kinnon also made a few remarks. $ YEARS Ago (from Review fyle, May 1, 1913) For IMMEDIATE Sale, nouse and lot of the late James Eceles in the Village of Holstein, stable and two acres of land. Apply to W. J. Eecles Truth needs no alibl. Go against nature and it will get you. Think straight and you‘ll go straight. Success cannot be measured in money. Common honesty is uncommon in poltâ€" A silent fool often gets wisdom. _ Watch the man who talks of his honâ€" Better to lose your shirt than your selfâ€"respect. Phones: Store 41 W, A. Reil 93 E. J. Bennott, 61 J "Che FIRESIDE PHILOSOPHER Bell & Bennett SUPERIOR AMBULANCE SERVICE HMospital Beds to Rent MODERATE PRICES By ALFRED BIGGS ONTARIO J. L. SMITH, M.B., M.C., P.S. 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