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'31 TI: '.e AS src 2 3.32 1 tld" X $ullttjyNi; REDUCED ROUNPIB'P FARES to have A very enjoyable time spent " the home of Mr und Mrs John Allen on Friday evening when the Com. munity Club held I social and or. gulxed (or the winter months. The Sincere Sympathy is extended to ine and Be11it Mrs. Clarence Ross. whose mother,' We have . the late Mrs Gecrge Wallis, passed stock. Bring away at her home on the 10th con. " possible th Egremont tn Tuesday, Dee, Sth.i Information Many (rem this community attended trttutatrer " I the mnenl which was held on 20, Holstein, The many lriends of John Troup 'uill in- 's,rivvrd to hear of his sud. drn death tn “member Tlh. Ho mss‘ed quietly away at the home of his (hummer. Mrs R. Rebmann, of Buffalo. N.V. He had been a long sufferer from heart troublr, but with it all. he kept his happy and cheer- ful disposition to the end. The sympathy of the t'rmmunity is ex. tended to the bereaved family. The W.M.Sh. of the Presbyterian church held their Dec. meeting at the home of Mrs. Leith on Tuesday. The mean, Mrs Geo. Aitken was in the chain Mrs Muuh read from tho study book "Moving Mlllions, India" and Mrs Christie read from the life of Dr. Gotorth. The following oil: rem were elected: Preie.--1irs Geo. Aitken: 1st Viee--hirs Hutch; 2nd vitre---Mrg T. J. Reid; Trpas.--yirs. A. Aitken: iterr'y-Mrs. B. Ereleir, Homo Helpers see.---) A. Eccles; Library (- Lit. 1sRec_--ytrs. K. Alles: Glad Tidinv,g See.--.) W. Aitken; Welcome, Welfare & Condolence Sec. -Mrs P. Love; Supply Ser.-Mrs. J. Nicholson.. Press Soe.--Mrs Has. tie: Mission Band Iea0er---Mrn, Chris- tie; Assistant-mort" Reid; Organ- ist--Mrs Brebner: Auditors-Mrs F. Love, Mrs A. Eccles: Finance See.-- Mrs. R. Alles. 3 Recent visitors with the MeGuiro family were: Mr. Geo. Childs zmvI Lau'rpnco Jefferson of Gananoque and 'l . Weber of Rimbertry. The Mission Band of tho Presby- terian Church will hold their. Pat Pant on Fridnv. Dee. 29th in tho sI-hnnircom. Further particulars. Mr and Mrs Allan Hague, Rev. H. and Mrs. Kaye and Ross or Dromorn licrp moan? visitors with Mrs Hastio Th" many lrimuis of John Troup The Sunday School conceit and Christmas Tree will be hohl in tho Presbyterian Church on Tuesday Dec 19th. A meat pie supper. follmx‘ert by h good program. “Me-n Bullvr and friend to 5-me the week end grandmother. Mrs. Jordan The Community Christmas Tree will he held on Sat. Don. 23rd at P. pm. Program in the Hall: parade at 2.30. Come and enjoy a good time. Recrmt visitors with Mr and Irrs, w. Brawn WH'P Mr and Mrs. John Henry and Mr and Mrs Wm. Clark of Durham. at the home of Mrs W. Aitken on Thursday, Dec. 7th with a good at. tpntlanco. In the absence of the lires., Mrs. Leith, Mrs. Ewart Alles. vice-pres., took the chair. The fol- lowing ottleers were clectecl for1940: Prese.--Mrg. Christie: Vice Pres.-- Mrs. E. Alias; 2nd Viee-Mrs A. Brown; ser"y--Mrs W.Aitkon: Work Committee: Convenotu-Mp.q Brebner. Mrs Leith, Mrs. E. Alles, Mrs. A. Aitken. Flower Com.-Nrs. Nichol- son, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Dyer. Mrs. Aborclrin: Auditors-Mrs Hastieand Mrs Geo. Aitken. Mr and Mrs John Manny and two grandchildron of Toronto visited Mrs Manav'y's parents, Mr and Mrs Wm. Brown on Sunday. Miss Mario Aitken of Toronto spout the weekend with her parnnts, Mr and Mrs. w. Aitken. The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian Church met The United Church Sunday School are holding their Christmas enter- tainment on Tuesday, Dee. 19th in the basement of the church. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs McGuire were: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Tasker and son Ross, of Winghafn: and Mr. and Mrs. H. McGuire of Belgrave. EHOLSTEIN LEADER Mr. Thomson of Montreal was buying rock elm timber for ship building arid while here, he was at Mr. John Switzer's. Mr and Mrs Gordon Long, Laverne and Bobby, visited with Mr and Mrs Ed. Rae, of Mount Forest, the tirgt of the week. Mrs Murray Long of London spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Long and family. M LOCAL AND PERSONAL tion to the end. The of the ccmmunity is ex. tttr bereaved family. YEOV" . THE DURHAM REVIEW of To.ron. ll ith her We have good accrmmodati tor stock. Bring stock. etc., In early as possible the day of we. Bring anything you wish nd we'll sell it and guarantee you ood pri- ces; Join the number who ve pro- flted by previous sales. both in tray. ing and selling. Turn anythin": you do n t need into Cash: Stock, Implements. Furniture etc. We are always assu ed cr Cat. tle (feeders and eows), S ep, Pitts, (little pigs, chunks. brood st). COVNUNITY AUCTION SALE HOLST IN Friday, De . l5th Communion seriire was held at Knox on Sunday. Our pastor explain- ui much about the crueifix:'on, and the hatred cf the Pharisees for Jes- us. which had much to do with His erueifixion. It was a death of agony. and humiliation, borne for us. Have Mrs John Queen visited on Sunday “1th her sister, Mrs Robt. Lewis. Sorry to heap that Mr C. Kirby is a patient in Mount Forest hospital, suffering from pneumonia. We hope for a speedy recovery. A numbar from how attended tho reception in Holstein on Thursday (evening in honour of Mr and Mrs. Raymond Finder who wore married recently. Mrs Lloyd Crane and baby, Guelph, are 'spending a; few weeks with her mother. Mrs Wm. Dickson. The Red Cross dance which was held last Friday nigthJn Westrsrvru.t's hall was a grand smcess. Musicwas supplied by the Hilton and Plume trehestras. Miss Ethel '\Vebbor is assisting in the home of Mr. Albert Carmount near Mount. Forest. Quite a number. are suffering frrm the can} H' tiu which seems to be making Agroumls in this district. Mr wmie Smith visited Sunday with the Finder family. Rev. m. Kaye called her in this community. Our Sunday School concert will In- held in the church on Wed. 2Uth.. Miss END] Webhrw is llelpin': the home of Mr on. Mr and Mrs Robert Carmount smut Sunday with his sister Mrs II. Holiday of Gleneden. Mrs W. Peter is recovering from an attack or pleurisy and is yet in poor health. Little Billy was also threatened with pleurisy but has recovered. Miss Edna Webber. is reouperTttiny,' from an attack of pneumonia. Mr Nelson Hdlliduy has been busy the past few days cementing his stables. Our teacher, Mr I). Eastman and pupils are preparing a Christmas concert for Dee 2lst. D.r C. W. McCorkindale of Mt Forest and assistants are tostin the cattle on the 16th con, for T Messrs Stanley Williams and Jas. Nicholson were in Owen Sound on Thursday attending a meeting on "A New System ot Read Account. in." Mr Gd Mrs J. v. Runctman and tttmuy near Mount Forest spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur EC.. (lea. Miss Mabel Sharp spent the week- end with her friends, Mr and Mrs Larry Miller, Baden, Ontario. Mr and Mrs Percy Whyte are ttettirte settled in their new home on the W._ H. Sim farm. The Veterans and their wives in this vicinity attended the euchre so ciai in Roberts' Hall, Holstein, on Friday evening. Mrs Arthur Eccles held the ladies' high score card. evening was spent in contests. .Dro- gressive euchre and dsncing. The. winners In the progressive Ouchre were Mrs Reid and Junes Nichol- son. Lunch was served by the hog. tess and assistants. KNOX CORNERS RLYTH'S CORNERS ORCHARD at 12.30 mm on a mum at present k. Camer- The annual meeting of No. 2 Beetring Wu held in the Hull Tues- day night of last week With E. V. Matthews, President in the chair and Ed. Snail, Beer. The avenge 1...: --- --- - - _ Mrs J. C. Adams is improving " ter an attack of pneumoniu. we are pleased to state. day last Mr and Mrs Harold Reay of visited at Mr 'Thos. Moore's on Mr Arrie Althouse of Kingston has been visiting at Roy Tucker', the past two weeks. Mr and Mrs Harold Eurfg and son Donald, ot Mt. Forest visited at John McKenzle's recently. Mr Mervyn Comps of Woodbridge spent the past two weeks at Mr Wm Moore's. Mr and Mrs Wolfe attended awed din'z anniversary at Tara Sat. night Messrs H. Atkin & Son have open- ed a blacksmith shop in the village Miss Nadine Blyth of Durhamsoent a day last “TFR at Mr W. Blyth's. Miss Verna Watkor of Toeswacm' Messrs Wm. Bourn and Ralph Rich. ardson of Dromore, were Sunday vis. itorte with Mr and Mrs Jas. Leena“ The Woman's Association held " successful bazaar and baking sale or Saturday afternoon in Durhamlibrary of London: Mr and Mrs Eastman tt" Durham; Miss Dorothy Home of Ce- darvilip. The Women's Association mot last Wednesday at the home of Mrs myth who presidml over the business meet ing. Rev. Mr Mercer conducted tho election of omrers for 19-10. These arp., Pres.--Nrn Harry Caldwell: Vice Prvs.-Mrs N. Kerr: Secretary 'Troas.--Mrs, Wm. Eden; Pianist-Mrs Stan. Mountain: Floral Corn-Mrs. McCain). Mrs Jas. Leoson: Buy'nz: Com.--.),. Blyth, Mrs. Mountain: Auditors-Mrs. \Volfv. Mrs. Jams, Lemon. Mrs Hann invited the mom hers to her home for the J:utu:t"" meeting. Mrs. myth served Iunv" at the close. ""."rrN ‘H r'ttqr pm! JTV lulu “.13“ Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs W. B0219 were Mr and Mrs Woodlev Saturday. Dec. End, a very onloy- able night was spent at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas. Hahn, in honour of the newly-weds, Mr and Mrs. Os- tar Rahn. Games were played dur- ing the evening and a mock wedding ceremony was performed, with Joyce Keller as groom. Miss Gladys Culd. well as bride and Mr Mansfield Lew son as minister. The bride a' _ groom were tendered a miscellaneous shower. Mrs Blyth opened tho par eels and Miss Reta Rahn of Kitchen, er read the verses. Mr. Hahn rep- lied on behalf of his bride and him. self. Community shining was onjov, ed with Mr and Mrs Hurry Caldwell at the Plano, and lumh was served, Mr and Mrs Karl Michael. Ridsre way: Mr John and Miss Eva Moix’r-L Vey of Ebenezer, were recent visitors with Mr and Mrs Wolfe. Mr and Mrs Chas. Ritchie ml Mr and Mrs John Petty Visited first 0" TORONTO We had a pieastun visit with Mrs. D. Lvith on town on Saturday. sir and Mrs HuboN McDcugall and r'hildren of Holstein vicinity, visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Bert Watsin. Mrs W. WulHr'e and Wilma visit. rd (11 Sunday at tho Wallace homo and attendul se-rvivo at Knox. have a good f1naneia1 report, which will be given later. Mrs H. Caldwell of Acton visited for a few days last week at the Caldwell home. Mrs Andrew Picken and Raymond spent an evening with us last week. The Ycung Mrcmen's Auxiliary held the last meeting for this year at the home of Mrs J. M. Marshall Friday evening. The young women, with Mrs. R J. Marshall as president, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Aberdein cf Fieshorton visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, I). Marshall. we yielded our hurts to Him in re- turn for Hie greet love to on , Preparatory eon-ice was held on Wednesday night of last week " which two new elders were inducted: namely, Messrs. Jnmee M. .Menchaii and C. McAlieter. Three young women united with the church by profession ot faith: Misses Ann Wil- tcn, ils. Barber and Mabel Marshall. Rev. Mr Kaye mentioned that these girls had not been coaxed to join the church. but had come of their own accord. Mrs. Arthur Mountain uni- ted with the church by certifleate. She has been a member of Durham Presbyterian church. NORTH EGREMONT In ‘u "trt' P"". If" VARNFV n; Floral Com-Mrs Jas. Lemon: Buy'n: 1yth, Mrs. Mountain: Wolna, Mrs. Jams» Hann invited the mom ny of D'ur. "s on Sun. The members, of the Baptist Mia. sion Circle and Ladies' Aid Society gathered in the Parsonage for their annual business meeting when the' work of the year was reviewed and officers elected. l, mu he Redford, secretary trees-i urer. gave a report of the year's: work and also contributed a Christ-j mu sole. In W. D. Erwin renal» the story of "The Child Christ" as. recorded by M. Luke. In G. A.. '_-, - “ On Friday evening the Missim Band held their annual croklnclo social and fourteen tables cf pla.vor-t had tthilarious time. The winners or prizes were Edith MacDonald and Andrew Schenk. BAPTIST SOCIETIES In the study period Mrs Donald McQueen told the story of the blind mince“: Nair-y Ill-yott.rrad a per- tion ot M. Mark's Gospel, telling of Jesus heallnz the sick and Danton Kinnee altered prayer. The call to worship was written on tho' board and repeated In unison. There were 29 present. UNITED MISSION BAND HOLD DECEMBER MEET The Little Helpers Mission Band hold their annual meeting on Wed, nesday in the Fulton. Church summi- room with Mrs H. C. MoKechnir presiding fcr election of mi 'Y which are as follows: Presid 'lll. h. Lawrence: Vice-Prus., Nancy 113' and Vera Dewar: Seo'y, Madvlieur. Canon: Treas.. Kenneth McCallum: World Friends' Sec'y, Jcan Mc. Queen; pianist Verna Crutchley, The weekly meeting of the Pres. Y. P. C: wits held Monday evening in the Sunday Schcol room of the Church with an attendance c!' 23 members. The president, Miss Arin Becker, otf1ciated. Following a short sing song. Alvie Becker read tho scripture lesson. Prayer was offered by P. Ritchie. Miss Ada Decker then introduced the guest speaker o" the evening, Mrs S. F'. Damuvel. who in a fcrceiul and pleasing man- ner presented up interesting and (-du cational talk on "Books". Miss Ar vie Becker read a paper on the well. known hymn, "Jesus Lover of My Soul. " was decided to prepare uud send "Xman Cheer" baskets to shut- ins and to less fortunate kiddies of the town. was in the chair and the. S'sc'y- Trees. gave the treuurer'a report. The Sunshine report was given by Mrs Mack, and Red Cross report by Mrs Queen. A couple of interesting papers were given as follows. “Milk and its Ilyod Value" by Mrs Ed. Lindsay and "Health Teaching and Training of Children" by Mrs Young. a paper on "The Health League of Canada" and also a paper on "Red Cross Instruction", were given by the Sec'y., Mrs Fee. Mrs Stanley Mead and Mrs Ed. Lindsay gave splendid demonstra- tions on the preparation of different dishes of "Fruits for Food and Fla- vor," etc. Sample" of the making were tested by the ladies and re- ported fl. K. A dainty lunch mu: corved by the hustess and assistants. The next meeting; will he held on Jan. 10th, 1910 at the home of Mr, Fd. Lindsay. The lunch committee tor sandwich being Mesdames Fee. Johnson and Falkingham, and im cake, Mostlnmes Davis. Garden and Har",ravo. Tho Lydies' Guild of St. Paul'r, l Church spent an enjoyable evenin" " in the church on Friday last whrn " I‘m losing Emup of the rapper con- t, test entertained the winners. Gama: M: and mute-M. ett' were “hung tho Lo entertaining foalurt-s. A lunch WR" pr served try the. ladies. tt MRS. S F DARGAVEL WAS GUEST SPEAKER OF P.Y 24 members an] b' visitors. The meeting was opened by singing the lust. Ode. Mrs Ray Brown gave the scripture reading from M. Matt. 8. The Roll call was answered by the exchange ot gifts. The president was in the chair and the Sutc'y- Trees. gave the treasurer's report. who Gunnhlne report was given by The Ronltlde Institute met December 8th at the home of Jag Hargrave with an attendance tle hlg0lill THE CHJRCHES ALLAN'S CORNERS HOLD JOINT MEETING n". COMING FINt ltt4$tteTtaae..- l" 'c..)"" Rooting 20ls DI: The udissid A' 10 Ji; to everyone I 'The Count of ' Monte Cristo MON., Tues, wag SUNDAV MtDNITE ONLY Alexander thamae' humor“! Class 'ttode ri lhe AND ON THE SAME PROGRA" Roy Rogers Mar, , --xxx- No' Playing THUR., FRID., SAT, DEC. 14. IC, Harry Carey The Little Tough G Percy Orasky, charged with itin': sale of malts that “are tl season, was also found guilty, $10.00 and costs. and stttterod, cancellation of his "reuse. Mr. Julius Schultz of Williams! appearing befcre Magistrate s;" man on Friday morning to l: charges or selling beer to mm was found guilty and sentenrml one month in county_ jail. Still: had claimed that ho had not sold: boar to the mo lads who testifieall, Kainst him and that he did um 1+ how rid either of them w Fr. The scripture lesson from - Matthew 2: l-ll was read by lyr- Ledinghnm. Following the bllnl'ltt‘ period Elsie Ledinghnm nontrihun a mic. "The Christmas Rube." Ti yearly reports of the various on.“ Were received, showman 1ttti.ururo,r: year. The following cmeers will r. ry on the york tor the year 19:“. President, Mary Tobin: lst Vi President, Mrs Wm. Derby: :2 Vice President. Mariette. P‘okmn‘; Treasurer. Mrs Wallace Mr4iov,:, Sec‘y Kathleen McPaddrn: Bin). 1.: Box Tetumrer. C. Ritchie: Press It porter. Elsie Ledinzlmm: Finns Leah McCcmb entitled, "Fl-buds.” Mr Smith M-t In prayer. Mr Smith led In the nomination In new ottieert' for the coming yew; The new otr1eert' Ire: Hon. law» Rev. Mr. Smith: Pres., Geo. Prew. lat Vice. Anne Ritchie', 2nd View. Dan Ritchie: Seminary. Hilda Mr. Kechnie; Assistant Saw-“y., lie-l: l McDonald; Trvasumr. Wm. Rm wiek: Fellowship Convene!" Venn-1 Blyihe: Christian Culture, Maria'- Moorr; Missions. Iinlulia Wilson: Social Convener, Rita Willis: Ch., tian Citizenship, Nrrman Greonvio:. and pianist Mary Pournn and ttc-' - ant. Emily Witittr.cre.. The Young Women's A met in the homo of the Pr Mrs. Clarence Barfcot tot ermher meeting. The meetinR owned by FihL'v! "Work for the Night Is (‘vmuw afterwhich Mrs Barron Im! in pm SELLING BEER TO MINORS DRAW ONE MONTH IN JAN PRESBVTERIAN Y, W. A. MET AT HOME OF MRS. C. BARFOOr Young people lor Monday evening. The Worship Service w“ Velma Blythe read KNOX YOUNG PEOPLE ELECT OFFICERS FOR 1940 'tn Old Caliente' __ -ROXY----, 'MIDNIGHT' MOUNT FOREST with George Hayes gallon ind the one!“ Warn A; Mr: I. P. all“ Ptesi. that he did not l w" “mandala“ ' read the acrimm-o Ritchie read a [nu-m g." Mr Smith I: 't ting of the Knox for 1939 was held The theme of tlu. DEC. ". 1C Streeis' Peeetttn Lane 0.0 Ameuk as Mary t Pt w i Aux'l "I t life Long Resident trf Durham Pas M [Mrs of Omnxovillo and Sum: Fren " the Ioml P.\'.l’ .u “vi nu m: the " who m'ano-u-vl tht tw.ned work on tho unit "Yi Peoplms' Work In the horn! Chm in the Chi-bun! [Andi-Islam (In! mm: In... M. MI“ r, (1qu Moleskin. m Minna-m. th F.1 pr. myteNnet y WU! wrinll the Halo Wilton. In Mate "or-1 Tom rm, and P. Rilrhir. TO MAKE A FAIR EST 1 , _ " dill"? Nu-BIII Sunm-n In)»: announce. La your lam partially -tr. y n put iI Blur Sam. M!!! punk" with PM” non. will neat our one on . (Inc “I if It , Vf '4ierittR, I Grant, W The Revi illiam MeNaugthtoet. "eritte, Hunter! ll Ttto [Adios' Aid M kno th Miro I. Huntvr m w the ntgditotittttt or ttte tractive Christmas an" T' unusual and mam-u tl m m! VOL. LXH, No. SI m ll Mr k. Miss Pette mmlution " at the same Miem lune. L . liven her. no ttttnt nth-win: hum Red Crow on St. Chumh I; ', Nun, the N mun Hospital an the 5 weeltrs' Christian l mania: Betool "tnductedt Itch Tuesday New“: t. “was“. Hamilun. Pro of [Whip Training lm t “be" from “HIM C " _ Sm beautiful la y oveulne main member or ot My rfw-l if panama am of church an in and: wandov a ilhou! t'eatttetet' Merlin: silr " Thur: Drum-m -f the la Shown-r , nrlmlt Smim The I m" M ' vet MrGow 1mm ll.- {In 1h M M Ill IN H M