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pica? U it: REST of " qPow ldle' NERC hide use Var 1 039 with excl-mum, to our knowledge. The (-orogrraticn of the Business Men's Association of Durham in ~137an the Amateur program was a potent factor in drawing and enter- taining the crowds who came. This pram-m was carried on with little interruption, all afternoon with vari- rly enough to suit all. Tho day broke warm and dull rnd while rain threatened at sev- oml times during the afternoon, the oven-as! skies retained their mois. ture. and the gentle breeze prevail- ing made the temperature most com- fortable. About 5.35 a slight sprinkle occurred, (maybe to main- tain Durham's record ot rain each Fair 3) but so slight, that many Durham fair Was Best for Years tummy 'iIo-leg, r;vttoolg. In rope splicing ..ml plauliciua modelllnz. No. ' pupils carried oft the prizes, 1nd l-urlmm students in Model School Grounds and Community Park. Col- "ttion Wt'eus, and Still Lite. Both orttools shared in hunt lying. In appterr, plums and pears, R. mehwd or Collinxwood tp. almost the tir m-vo-r notice" it. At 1.30 the children ot Durham and "mun Hill schools led by the “and parade" to the mounds, to be admin“! free. u ho lid: . and Bert come or the apple prizes. There was a beautiful floral dis- play, the mhibilors being Mm Edith Mammal-l, Mrs W Clark. Mrs W. J. Allan. Jus Milligan. Mrs J Nichol. Arthur Edge. Mrs J. Newell, T. Whitmore, Mrs Honeyman, J. Ham. ttton, Mrs N. Whitman, Gordon Mc- Luau. tork tnat-rr, WQ-re " excellent HI of Durham hi Baku]: exhibits were tempting as "or. with keen competion. white ladies' work saw the steady mum" minimum In this tttass--Mrs Daria. Mrs Sun-hm, Mrs Champ and Mrs Huulw. “in most of the awards. 'l'ht- outrtonditw, hall attraction wu' llu' “mum's Institute or Club 'l',") httttr, “up”. eight socletles had most. :illtsu-ln- displays. This year Zion'; Institute took first with " polllttl:l Stuth GVmelk 2tul wlth 76: Durham 131d, 7:112: Allan Park an, 71%;I Sunnyvio-w 3th, M: Bike Hill Jr} Inst. 6th. 6M2. Aberdeen hit, M1%i, and Rorky uh, Slug. The juuior farmers of Glenelg had .xhibitn from their potato club. There were» ten entries and the prize tsinners were Arthur Nowell. William Anderson. Daniel Eder. Ellison page. “and Alioe, Alllster AOoe. "ept tit" boards. Geo. Bell Arthur With a fair brand of weather for me tirnt time in several years, Dur- "n Flair last Friday drew eve-r :00 Citizens trom man and country. ho pronounced it "a ttood tair" ith excr-ption, to our knowledge. he consortium of the Business A uew h-:uun~ was work of differ It and” in Durham and No. S VOLUME LXII, NO. 36 lubil What is Eyesight Worth? " cannot be measured In mm» of dollars. Money will never restore it when loot yet 1LF.'Ait toMF'OR'rABLE vi. for very little you can - “on ior a lifelilm by CARE. Fri, attention at REGULAR intervals . , ice consult WIT PATTERSON. 3.0. Specialist in Eye Examination at c. Sammy‘s Store DURIAM, Wanna-y. Sept 20th mml upheld the Appointments I-a." p... both m the hall and in m i rs Harbor captured Pu reliable sor. n and No. I) rope splicing Gra in high stand was a lville. sword dancine. 1 BRIGHTENED up! ' A packed hall m the evening then: Both exterior and interior of Dun! [WWW enjoyed the amusing phylhum post mm are being repainted‘ y‘Pexzy's Brain Wave" put on try) tluoughcut, the contract being let br) the Loyal True Blue entertainers of the Government to Mr Grant Mc. 10wen Sound. IComb. Any small repairs to walls l, With over $100 proceeds trom con~i basebcard. ete. are also being at. Ir"! and a $41tr gate in the afternoon] tended to. As well as keeping the lit was the moat successiul fair tor; building in good shape, the purpose 1931‘“. as reeardn finances, weather.) of the work is to provide more em. exhibits and entertainment. The or, ployment, the Government stipulating fieers and dirertorg an? 'tratetul for the rate of wages to be paid helpers. ‘the cooperation shown by both} ._ "---_---- :trwn and rcuntry citizens. io, n I I. 0| . J. ll. Thibeadeau of Markdale car- ried off the he nors tdr light horses, and T. H. Redell ct Guelph placed first with his heavy horses. Cattle ex- l.ibits Were excellent with John Anderson (r Owen Sound winning in the F,horthorn class; Henry Eek. hnrdt of Priceville In the Hereford class; W. H. Marshall of Owen Sound, Polled Angus; Allan Porte- mts " Owen Sound, Holstein; and W. Ferguson of Ezremont, Jersey. Prizes for grade cattle went. to Cal. der Brothers of Egremont, and to W. H. Marshall cf Owen Sound. Auctioneer Geo. Duncan had seven ponies over which vith cthers, made lively competition in the pony races. In one pony race. a 1orse and young rider dived through the wire back stuns screen. the lad fell off, but neither was injured. Winners .of racing events were: Lady "river-Miss R. M. Borden, J. M. Thittadeau. Tandem driver --Miss3 R. M. Ilorden. Car driving contest -e Mrs Clarence Robinson, Dorothy Ritchie. Saddle raee--G. Darrin-h. Calder Bros., C. Watson. Shetland Pony. race-t} Duncan, M. Lawreme. J. Lynn. Pony race-G. Duncan, L. McKeehnie. Bert Duncan. The biggest attraction was the final :vmnteur contest, sponsored by Durham Business Men. So many entries were made in the six alas. ses that it took up almost all after- moon, and the keen competition gave the six Judges a difficult task. The winners were: Old time fiddling-- trhas. McDonald. Egremont; Tcm Gordon. Leonard McKecwn. Singing vMiss Helen Millizan and Douglas Donnelly. duet; Miss Jean Adams, Egremont, solo; Gordon Ransome, solo. Tap uaneing--4Jertrude Morton, McDonald sisters, Fay Pollock. Step daueing--0ave McAuliffe, Wht. Gordon. Instrumental - Dromore. orchestra, Priceville orchestra. Mis. cellaneous - Anna McVicar, Price- ville. sword danelne. An imprcvement is having all horses and cattle judged and parad- ed below tho hill. Both had a fine showing of excellent quality stock, many animals being trucked from a distance. Poultry and Swine had larger and better exhibits than ever. but Sheep were fewer in numbers. RECEIVES THANKS FROM QUEEN ELIZABETH‘l i, Miss Betty Henderson is the proud), 'recipient of a personal "thankl Lynn" card from Buckingham Paint' il.ondon, England. The birthdays 0:" the Utteen'st daughter. Princess Mar-: 'varet Rose and Miss Betty. tall on lithe same date. 21st August, and a birthday greeting Messed the Atlan- itic to the royal Princess us coming " trom Betty. Tt the latter‘s delight " she received last week the following fret-ting in return: I} With an increased number of pix-1 'pils this term, Inn-ham High School 'Board have been forced to advertise 'tcr a new teacher, making tive or. who stall. who will commence duties 'next week. A lady assistant ls nought. quite I few applications are in, and the Bond will make a choice Thursday night. New Teacher for High School "The Lady-in-waiting to Queen! Elizabeth is commanded to thank‘ Miss Elizabeth Henderson for the birthday greeting " Princess Mar} gnret Rose, and to say it gaVe her' much pleasure." next week. A lady assistant 125 Those tram Durham attending the sought. quite a. few applications are) tuneral were: Mr. Mark McClyment.1 in, and the Board will make a choice) Mr ttnd In Ralph Canon. Mrs. W. Thursday night. yInvade, Mrs A. Pickett, Mr and Mrs.i A ttus now runs from Dorntrett ‘°:Arthur Lawrence, Dolphle and Doris, Durham, driven by John Ray, con: Mr Prank Havana and daughter Mor. voylng 16 pupils to the High Schooll ence. Mr And Mrs W. hie. Mr Wm. each school day. A double trip each Lake um! daughter Joule, Elmer and way is made from Rocky Sauseen to Item Glenholme, Mr. and Mrs. A. town. Runner. ii'iht iiiiriitilititiitt Iil,tgitiiitih min in Preceeded by the band, the breth- ry Eck- ren marched to" the Church from the [erefonl lodgeroom at 2.30. and occupied tho 1 Owen the centre pews. A male choir rend- , pom?! eyed two anthems. the chum-h being ; and well-filled. Rev. S. W. Iiirtle, the Jersey. i pastor delivered an appropriate and to car,thcuehtrul sermon on benevolence, [l to w, tukinw as his text James 1:27: “Pure ":rPtitrion......iR this, to visit the rl seven fatherless and widows in their Mile 5, made tun. and keep himself unspotted v races. irom the world". True benevolent." 1 young will be a real sympathy and action: a back the text gives the whole duty of rff, but nmn- it is the SFPOlld great ccm. nmn- it is the 99mm] great ccm. mandment of the law. "Your order is nation-wide" said the speaker; “You have in your rrgttnizatiort men of "very religious creed on earth; all must bow before the thrctre of God and acknowledge the two commandments of the law. P,rethren from many of the sur- rounding towns-about :40 including the local brethren, assembled with Durham Lodge, Canadian Order of Foresters on Sunday afternoon, to commemorate their Diamond Jubilee by a special service in Durham Presbyterian Church. “The decalcgue is not a law; ami, God in not a dictator. lie seeks to, develop and train men and created, us with a free will. The universe ex! ists for the individual and viee Von: sa. The work of Christ Himself (d/ to visit the tatherlegis and widows1 m their aMietlon. We should bear the burdens fcr those who can no! longer do no themselves. True hem! ovulence is n life-sized job for man-, ly men. Let us seek to understand, the age in which we live; to under-i stand the restlessness of souls oft men among whom we move. Then; we must maintain crmmunicntioni with ch-a two way system-keep, our lives clear, and keep God‘s pres:-1 ence with us when facing the prob-1 lems of life. " we love. God. we will! love our neighbor as ouraelt." I Foreslers Obsen'e Diamond Jubilee i A resident of St. Marys for the last 26 years, Mrs. Thos. Grasby 1(lied on Friday last in her 55th year, Waving been subject to heart attacks, :l'or some years. She had been eri. [Rally ill for two weeks befcre her death. POST OFFICE BEING Former Durham Resident Died in St. Mary's The deceased was formerly Gather-i ine Black, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Black or L/iid/l Thirty-seven years ago she wedded": Thomas Crosby, who survives hem with four sons and two daughters .," Earl, Cecil. Arthur and Franklin. of St. Marys; Mrs Wm. McClyment and Mrs. Rom. Simpson, of Stratford. One brother and one sister also sur- vive: William Black and Mrs. A. Gordon, both in St. Marys, After marriage. they lived in Durham tor eleven years. and since in St Marys. Cancn W. H. Snelgrcve conducted the funeral service on Sunday, Sept. 10th, from the home, which wasvery largely attended. Interment was in St. Marys cemetery. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE HOLSTEIN LEADER DURHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939. I Mr and Mrs Will Ivey, brother Glen Ivey and sister, Mrs Sutton ol' Jinn. Mich. visited their uncle, Mr John Burgess. Their visit coincided ‘with the 30th anniversary of the wed. ding of Mr and Mrs. Burgess. Mr Ivey, his brother and sister, are children of the. former Durham girl, |Mary Ivey, nee Burgess, (hummer or .James Burgess. _ Recent visitors in the "lll’TPRS home were, Mr and Mrs Fred Run- :ciman of Prieeville; sister Mrs. Neil MrvCannel and son Arthur, of Proton _.c1-ation with Mr and Mrs Rein-r1 jeyer and son Bobby of Detroit. Rev. R. Honeymnn last Sunday occupied the pulpit ot Hattiston Presbyterian Church and next Salr bath, will preach in Mentord and Thornbury. Rev. James Binnie returned to his home in Toronto on Wednesday " ter spending a few days with his s'ister, Mrs Thomas McGlrr. Mr and Mrs J. C. Howell and Miss Ruby Scarf, visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs s. D. Crclt in London. Misses Julia and Annie Weir, their sister. Mrs Bert Smith of Guelph, with the latter's son-in-luw. Mr. A. Kemp, were on n motor tour last week to the large towns of Northern Ontario and at Kapuskar ing they dropped Mr. Kemp, who will make one of a staff of nine at the High School in that town. En mute home, the ladies inspected the quarter section ot land granted to every Fenian Raid Veteran, (in this case to their father, the late Adam Weir), near Timmins and since held by his daughters. While yet in a bush state. they were informed that it was excellent land. Mr and Mrs George Twamley, tf Aberdeen. with his mother and Mrs Harry Boyce of Smeaton. Sask were weekend guests ot Mrs John McDougall, Hamilton fjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiFi.] Anniversary Services _ ---_-____ . . nl I n . Mr D. A. McPhee, Congress Park, Chicago, Miss Nellie MePhee, Mount Forest. Mrs J. Kelly, Paisley were Iocent visitors with J. D McFayden and sisters. Among those who attended the Brown-Brigham wedding and visited with friends were Mrs Ernest Me. Auley and son Frank ct Winnipeg, Mrs Morten and son Richard, Ham. iltcn. Mr and Mrs R. Williams and two sons of St. Catharines. Mrs Cecil McLean, Donald Ken- neth and Jean, have been obligated to move from Camp Borden where Mr. McLean is employed and have taken up residence in the house on Countess St. vacated by Mrs L Mc- Combe. in. D., Dtan of Theology at Menus. Eter Univétsity. Dr Stewart is the ggrandaon "Fhther" Stewart who (began theoxurhun Baptist Church. {He is a mrietut preacher, and his Ipressenee and messages will be ‘worthy of a poked hcuse. There 'l, will be special music by the Choir, _f:-ssisted by its Ernest Hall, soloist of Hamilton. a d Hanover Quartette. , Everyone cordlily invited. The engagement In announced of Marjorie Little, youngest daughter of Mrs. Doyle, and the late W.dlliam J. Doyle, to Ivan Melvin, elder son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Mtcheson of Sulllivan. the marriage to take place the last of September. l On Tueday evening September 'nineteenth at ei ht o'clock. Anniver- iary 'li,1'tt'rtd','d'lt1. Rev. A. Forsyth, IM. A. B. D. of Therm, will tell 'the story of Robe . Burns, tenuous. ly interspersed wi Scotch humour iamt illustrated wi colored slides. ‘There will be a liminery mov- ‘ing picture comedy for the young '. folks. Admission, 'twentr-tive and tttteen centl. l oun‘cAM BAPTIST CHURCH \ ANNIVERSARY SERVECES Nest) Sunday September Seven- teenth, " morning and evening at eleven EX“! seven, will have as guest preacher,\Rev. H. S. stewirt, B. A. JUL/ir/ide' D. D., Dtan ter Univepit grandson began theOXM He is a {orig Durham Prize Us: crowded out until next week. Clone-l", Centre Baptist Church Am niversary Servicas were heldou Sun. day, Sept. 10th Rev. J. W. Edwards ot Lcith as guest speaker. The sub Ject for the morning service was "nuildintr" using as text, “But take heed how he buildeth thereupon." round 1 Cor. 3:10. The speaker said. "lt is wise to have a gocd founda- Iion no matter what we built; a church, a ham or rven a chicken. hovse. Blessed are those who haw a grad body or foundation for life and blessed of a good education for lite. Mast happy are those who have heard and accepted the found. :ttirn provided by God for the soul ~His San, Jesus Christ." For the evening service the speak. er chose his text from Exodus 3:2. "The bush burned with tire and the bush was not consumed." Three les- sons taught Ken? to (I) the Individlr al; (2)the Family: (3) the Nation. shoning how each might be almost burned up by temptations firm the Devil, but by their faith in God mu; not be consumed. Mr Roy Lzunford, Murkdale ably waisted at both services with men! andtrombonesolos, “hid: were great- ly enjnyednnd appreciated by all. Mrs Priest ureslded at the or'um. rlie 1'- tendance was small at both services because of weather . Monday evening the Anniversary‘ Concert was held and proved to tre; mute entertaining and successful.{ The program consisted of in humor- ous reading by Mrs Priest; 'IYom. bone and vocal solos by Mr R. Lungford; A solo by Miss Marion McGlllivraw and a duet by Misses Dorothy and Ruby comm. accompani- ed with guitar; Rev. Forsythe, ot Walkerton favoured "R with a Scotch readme and a very delightful Travelogue through England, illus- trated with lantern slides. Mr Oan. ny Edge sun's several Scotch Songs. At the manse cf Division Bt.t'nited church. 0.Sound, Saturday morning. at ll o’clock the marriage was sol- emnized of Doris Mildred, elder daughter ot Mr and Mrs C. E. Me. Donald and Floyd Clmord. only son of Mrs Margaret Kearns of Durham. KEARNS - MCDONALD at Glenelg ’Cenlre the itteletnettry of th" The minister, Rev. E. W. Jxmm, omeiated. The bride looked level; in a tioots length gown of white triple sheer over satin and a finger tip veil fall- ing from a wreath ct orunue bios, some. She wore a quilted bolero style Jacket with her wedding gown. She carried a bouquet ct urn-them! roses. totTret-tnemour and maiden. hair tern. Miss Mae McDonald at- tended her sister as bridesmaid and her becoming COT/rt “as ot use taffeta with long graceful skirt, matching jacket and baby blue tet. vet trimming and blue sandals. She wore rcsos in her hair. blue mittens and carried an cld-fasttioned nose "ay of pink gladiuli, roses and for get- me- ncts. Donald Campbell of Durham was the gmomsman. A reception and bullet lulu-hem. was held at the Maw of the bride's parents. The bride's mother ttaceiv. ed in turquoise blue silk crew trim- med with wine, and a navy blue hat trimmed with wine tiower.c. The groom's mcther. Mrs Returns was in (rchid sheer, black hat and Mark and white acceasmles. The luncheon table was omtred with a four st: rey wedding cake and decorated with pink pltlo., white hydrangea and um white (undies in silver holders. (lladioll, aster Mu. nins. Myst-tum and smuulragons “1-m- used in beautiful bouquets tlimugil- out the home. During the 1uttcltesn hour telegrams oi congratulations were received from Toronto. Mr and Mrs Kearns left cn a honeymoon trip to Barrie. Munkoku and Huntsville, the latter travelling in a queen's omhld sheer dress. yel- low cont, orchid het, shoes and rurse and yellow gloves. Mr and Mrs Kearns will make their home in Durham. Out of town guests were: Mrs M. Kearnl. mother at the bridegyoom, Miss o. Hahn, Harry King and D. Campbell. all at Durham. Mr I. B. Lucas. JR. of Markdale who is experimenting with various kinds of fruit trees, has just womb ly picked M peaches trom a (hurl tree which he planted a l'o-u years Mrs John Burgess received word last week of the death of how cous- in, Mr: Walter Urppin.'ttoti, "our Marrismn. Mrs Mppington was a daughter of the late Andrvw Bron: of Mount "rest. ONTARIO Published Weekly " $2.00 a year In advanw. To United Mater, 82.50 a year In Mum-e. Petor Immune. Publisher km u. Church' 'divs' Aid w an Autumn Tea Weouet.d The Canml I (New Chapter, I, 0. Ir. H., will old a spa-Isl nun-l it“: ttt the honw . Mrs C. F.. Sr,» mour, Tuesday oven (, Sept mm. A full attendance Is t ted. The ed Cross 'cceity will hold a Salo. A moon Tea and Hot Sup per in To Hall ,Smurduy after noon. on. f. h. Proceeds for wan 27th Reserve s Irdny, vabt-r llm 7th. for the Prestryt "in Young Women} Sm-k-ty, Baking tl . work. ()s Dr. ryse Par of Hamilton will be at h sister‘s mstdence on Mitt Street f the next two mouths. and will patients {or (“scum-r- at the eye, ear. one and than“, and eh'- amine [or 'rus te. Ayton Cider Mill will Wednesday: Mm tuning. BOM" TAYLOR--" llamilun. (In Sept. sth to Mr and Mrs "" Taylor, tnec Carotine Mitchell). I! cum. t. O. D. E. RECEIVES THE CALL To SERWCE Canadian Greys' (humor of 1.0. lt. E., has roeeived "Imugh the ile gent. Mm; Marion Calder. its sum mans from the Imperial Cuturter. Daughters ot the Empire. to mobilir.r Daughters ot the Emplre, to mobiliza- for war work. Ttte Intan- of th" work Is to renovate and new for (hr osiled schul rrttihtrvtt of Inndma Encland, who Ihmugh no fault at their own wore transported from their homes to wane bc:utrine aids. I: younl about Sept. 12th; 1 Jersey Bull. I year old, vteeitrte [on registration; lblwk Percheron Colt rising 4 yrs" 1 black ctrfe Colt, rising 4 yew”: lbllck Percheron Colt, rising 3 yrs: I Buy Clyde Colt, rjalng ' yous; o mrmll Colts. rising 4 years; will 1 Bay Clyde Colt, rjaing 2 sorrell Colts. rising 4 make good saddle In t Colts, 1 year. At DURHAM MACHINE SHOP COMIING EVENTS FOR SALE DURHAM, ONT Apply rutt every " HI hold to farm“ Sept 'PSC" g. . I ' " J u I" / '". Fr /2t.X - a "ia', ai/fe, mitkd3' it g was; My»; his mi: i