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R FEATURES ARY 22ND, 1940 FOREST d Cold AL School Fairs * LB Ery f the meeting@ in an eMcient and CaZ «ble manner. In the election of officers for 1940, \Ur. Dougald McKinnon of Chesley was reelected to preside over the »Wairs of the Grey & Bruce Comâ€" pany, this being his tenth year in this office. Mr Angus MacArthur of Priceville continues as viceâ€"president and Mrâ€" William â€" Rutt‘e was again named secretary and manager, which position he bas filled in a highly satisfactory manner for the past 20 years. Messrs William J. Ford of Hanover and Henry Beaton of Pricevilte were azain named as audâ€" itors Owing to the death of Mr Spencc Nesbitt of Brant township, Mr. Jos hur Howe of Chestey was named | as one of the directors of the com pany. the others being Messrs. An su« A MacArthur, James L. Met * calfe and John Cooper of Hanaover. and Noble Wilson of Proton. | Their h terms expire at the end of this year. Directors whose terms expired * at the end of 1939 were Herbert 1 RBrigham of Hanever, A Russell of . : Dundalk, Wesley Hill of Midmay, © Wiliam J. Aldeorn of Mount Forest t and Dougald McKinnon of Chesley. and they were reâ€"elected for a threeâ€" } year period. The other five directors s are Robert Parstow of â€" Pricevilie, Harry Tanner of Walkerton, William ; Glauser of Hanover, Wesley Bradley _ of HWolland Centre and D. J. Ma~ Donald of RR. %, Elmwood. Messrs Robort Pars‘ow, _ James Metcealfe and Herbert Brigham were named as members of the executive. The annual stateinent of the manâ€" ager showed that there were 3.444 policies in force at December 31st. 1939, with a total of $7,672,232 insurâ€" ed thereunder. There were 1,184 poliâ€" cies issued during the year, either new ones or renewals. M Tj VOL. LXII, NO. #} ew ones or renewals. Losses recorded during 1939 were . considerably higher than in the preâ€" vious year, but the company is in an exceltent financial condition, having a eash baiance of almost $36,000 . ‘The â€"directors â€" deplore the heay / loss caused by defective chimneys and stovepipes, and the matter of spark arresters was gone into very thoroughly. During the year several large claims _ were paid for fires caused by sparks from chimnevys the amounts ranging from $1,000 to $1,600. The company is anxious o hear from all policyholders â€" who ber of cial s to $1,600. The company to hear from all policyh wou‘d be interested in There were also two heavy claims ior barns and contents destroyed by fire resulting from lantern exploâ€" vions, the losses being $2,100 and $1.¢50 respectively, and there was‘ a discussion on automatic . extinguishâ€" era feor lanterns. The company feels that greater care should be exercisâ€" ed with regard to everyday hazards. zaod John Doing their bit in hoeg production to help win the war. D. Mellvride and sen Kenneth shipped 38 hogs weighing $£000 Ibs., from Jan. 3rd to Feb. 20th. ‘The price received averâ€" aged $9.10 per ¢wt. About 45% were selects. two heavies and the balance Th selects, bacns LOCAL YOUTHS APPEAR BEFORE MAGISTRATE Three local youths, James Wells, deorge and Walter Thomson . were Georke mR sEnEnN®t OEZOMM CE before Magistrate Spereman OPUTC AXCETCCCOCRO D lice court last Friday, charged with treaking into the Red Circle candy factory here one night a couple weeks ago: and removing . about 115 worth of chocolate. On pleading UE Ei t un rk arresters COoRe â€" CBWT LE 115 worth of chocolate. On pleading guilty, the former was sentenced to a two wonths‘ term and the Thomsons released on six months‘ suspended sentence. to report each month to Â¥r R. E. Richardson . chairman soLD 38 HOGS IN 1€ tandin polici po 11 year. lisht increase in the as in force, and th« af the cempany 10 i to I Hanover was elecâ€" nd presided over efhicient and capâ€" of njoyt th in morning, February 26th, in the perâ€" con of Mrs. William Brown. Mrs. Hrown, was before her marriage, Susan Adlam. third ¢‘dest daughter © the late George Adlam and Marâ€" tha Britton. She was born on the Adlam hemestead on the 4th con. of Bentinck, lot 25, now owned by Mr. John Adlam. She attended school at 8.¢©. No. 6, Bentinck, and spent her girlhood days in this section. In Docember, 1882, she â€"was mar ried to Wiliam Brown. They took up homemaking on lot 32, con. 5, the farm now owned by Mr. Jno. Lynn. Her husband â€" predeceased her on January 1st, 1927. ‘To them â€" was born a family of four sons and cne caughter, the youngest son Jimmie, dvin@= at the ago of 14 from lockjaw. Surviving are George of Oakland, her life a faithf Mulock the firs Ehe Burhim Revies. Brother Dies. 4 \ Mrs Alex Hay and Mrs R. Milne: were saddened last week to receive the news of the death of their eldest brother. Alex. Henderson i n Peter head Scotland. . He was 68 years of Ts w... heathare snd twWo sisters age. Two brothors and two survive besides his Y idow an« ily. hy uo orvass in cmemementiani ies goons l ooA en pt ie s 0 ie â€" One minute _ before close of the ; y first periad, Durham broke into the 1 p. score sheet, O. MceDonald â€" whizzine@ . in one past Neath after G McGirr‘s pass . from a faceâ€"off. Early #nd O. Mc Donald‘s drive hit the screen and yebhounded in front of nets when me Cassidy came sailing in to drive n it home. Pean made it 3â€"0 when he o1d hbansed in Hap McGirr‘s pass from urâ€" wide of nets, then vith Dean off for of slashing, Schwan scored the Cubs of first gceal on a pretty passing play for from Williams and Bishop. _ O. Meâ€" §inâ€" Donald shot another sizzler which Moâ€" Neath blocked but the puck dribbled } in and out aszain, when Tucker bangâ€" our it in for keens. a 4â€"1 for Durham looked good . goâ€" the ing into last period, but Williams in farâ€" & min. made it 4â€"2 and a few momâ€" pent ents later Dean took McGrr‘s pass ~ to sink in No. 5, to even up the final Keeping punching all the way,) Durham â€" hockey team Wednesday | fit nisht put themselves strongly in the re running again for the district title, m by defeating the leaders, Owen Sound . th Trapper Cubs 5 to 2, in the replayed oef game here. The first game two ti weeks ago here when the Cubs playâ€" of ed an ineligible man Cairns, was, thrown out by the O.H.A. as the a result of Durham‘s protest. fc As Owen Sound won their home h play off 6 to 5, the teams are now . 0 tied in games on the round, and a in third deciding game will be fought t out in Walkerton arena . On Friday ; p night. | While the game Wednesday | Was \ the fastest and smoothest hockey seen here this winter, Durham‘s win i was dearly bought, as Bert Lawâ€"| 1 rence, the speedy winger on the kid 1 line, had his shoulder bone broken, | t when he crashed intc the end boards| in the second period and is out for the season. Hugh Cassidy was afterâ€" | wards moved from defence to right : wing, and played a smart game both _ â€" positions. | Durham downed the fiying Cubs because they â€" kept everlastingly _ checking, covering up, and exhibited a little better team play than they [ have shown previously . Even with â€" this however, Ronald Watt in goal ; saved Durham many A time when . the visitors front line of â€" Bishop, f Williams and Schwan were in on top of him. _ On defence most of 1 game, . Orval MeDonald _ was the i standout, being in on 3 of the goals.| â€" His tullet drives had Neath jittery. iâ€" The whole team in fact, was right s, "on" and against relentless pressure, the Cubs never got going to any exâ€" e tent. Han MceGirr gave a grand disâ€" is nlay of nolk checking at centre and n Harry _ Kress did some effective t blocking to thwart O. S. rushes . wWITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED frame. DURHAM: goal, Watt; defence, Cassidy and O. McDonald; centre, R. MeGirr; wingsâ€"Dean, Tucker; Alternates â€" G. McGirr, G. MceDonâ€" ald, Lawrence, Kress, Moses. TRAPPER CUBS: goal, Neath; deâ€" fence, â€" Fromanger and Crawford ; centre, Schwan; wings, Bishop and Williams: Alternates â€"Tennant, Garâ€" vie, Bloomfield and Sargeant. The biggest crowd of the year, some 900 fans, saw the game and alâ€" most everyone went home happyÂ¥y over the result. Mrs. Harry Kress, sitting at the scuth side of rink, was unfortunately struck above the right eye by a flyâ€" ing puck, which caused a swollen optic and required two clips to close the wound. It was a painful injury which we trust will not prove serious Mroand Mrs S. Bolton, Toronto were weekend guests with Mrs Bolâ€" ton‘s parents, Mrs. and Mrs W. C. Pickering. CREENWOODâ€"In Hospital, on F1 to Mr and Mrs DURHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29 . BoRn T. â€"odieel â€"In Durham Red Cross| tical & Friday, February 23 fitting rs Gordon Greenwood with | life. Durham Gets 10 p.c. off Insurance Rates Effective on Monday, February 26, fire insurance rates in Durham were reduced 10 per cent, all insurance men in town having received word to that effect from the Fire Underwritâ€" ers‘ Association . The same reducâ€" tion has been given to a number of other places in the province. The chief causes for the reduction are Durham‘s splendid â€"fire record for the past few years, when losses have been exceptionally light , also our excellent waterworks system now in good shape, with an efficient fire brigade, and equipment which gives prompt and satisfactory protection . FOrORLUT _ CTTIOL us F F rs Bol ment for the Hydro Commission 10~ eye w. C.| wards gettng more electric â€" ranges ‘fr | and appliances into Durham, the vi# ha | it was an eyeâ€"opener to the citizen® pls | in revealing the trend to more prac If d Cross| tical studies in High School work, in ary 23 fitting the students to better COPE to u: 6. K@â€"Raneit lhtAr Th s While the 106 per cent. reduction| went into effect on Monday, it is not| retroactive, but will apply on all busâ€"| iness and household goods insurance written after the above date, and| will benefit also, all those renewinxé their insurance when it becomes due.| This gratifying reduction will mean| the saving of many hundreds of dolâ€"| lars to the citizens of Durham, and | the action of the underwriters will | be much appreciated here. ‘l THE HOLSTEIN LEADER "The Red Cross skating party was | ) fairly well attended and the band . was in attendance. An enjoyable ; evening was spent by all. | | Grezy Lodg e 1.0.0.F. held a sucâ€"‘ cesful euchre last ‘Thursday evenin? in their jodge rooms in aid of Red Cross work. Twenty tables were in play and two splendid prizes were won by D. M. Saunders (fancy chair) , and Mrs. Herb Atkinson ( a Casseâ€" role.) Refreshments were served by | the brethren at the close. | \ The congregation of the Anghcan Church of the Advent, Ridgetowi, we‘comed their new rector at speciâ€" al services Sunday when Rev. J. \Carman Queen took his first serâ€" vices in that parish. Morning and evening services, were held and in L the afternoon services were held at the Church of the Redeemer, Highâ€" | _ In both courses, We yce ness, and careful at! don | turning the various last"prcper places after ut Canâ€"‘ pressed. "A place fo rept-lland everything â€" in it atal id oo se HES "cm L in gate Durham â€" Ski_ Club‘s rendezvous south of traivn was alive with youny people Sunday afternoon, coasting down the several slopes there and otherwise enjoying a social time. Over a hundred devotees of the sport were on hand, includinz 45 frem â€" Walkerton, 25 from â€" Hanover fnd some from Mount Forest, the latter being members of the Durham Club. Light refreshments were servâ€" to all at the club house. Cit‘zens Inspect New BH. S. Equipment Last Friday was open night at Durbham â€" High School, when some three or four hundred of the eitizens of town, accepted the invitation â€" of the Board and staff to inspect the newly _ equipped dcmestic _ stience and shop work class rooms. It was held in cooperation with Durham â€" Public Utilities Com. who had a representative present from head office of the H.E.P.C., Toronâ€" tc; also Miss Muir of the ‘Toronto staff, who for more than an hour and a half, spoke to a crowded classâ€" room of ladies, demonstrating home cooking with the two electric ranges installed there, also electrical cookâ€" ing appliances. & lulcc s ns \and everything in its plac 1good slogan here as elsewher / Irvin _ Sharp is in charge i. Shop Work and Miss H. Ge |\ Home Economics.. onstrating . shop work . rses, we noticed tidiâ€" areful attention to reâ€" various tools to their after use, were imâ€" place for everything to be faced later in already a good gdvenin- For 17 years Mayor of Thornbury Who died last Thursday, Feb. 22, in his 78th year. He came to Thornâ€" bury as a youn: man, and â€" started buying and selling apples. Later he bought an orchard adding to it from time to time until he now has 100 acres. He was for 22 )"ears chairâ€" man Oof the Board of Stewards â€" of Grace â€" United Church, a prominent Censervative, and has been councilâ€" ilor. reeve 2 years and mayor _ of his town for 17 years, last 6 years continuously. Me dgied in office, beâ€" ing reâ€"clected Mayor in January. Nirs. Sternng JOPRRRCC 000000 C clla spent cver the weekend â€" with her: mother W. J. Atkinson. I Mrs. KRev. W H. Smith spent a â€" week with her dauchter, Mrs J. J. Bowden and Mr Bowden in Petrolia, and a day in London with M\rs. W. R. Alder. We regret to learn that Mr. Geo. Leith of Guelph, brother of Mrs Thomas â€" Knox Guelph; Mr_ Wm». Leith of Egrement and the late Daâ€" vid Leith of Durham, has been seriâ€" cusly 1 the past three weeks in Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs P. L. Gagnon left Saturday by train to spend a month in Florida. They were accompanied Mr. by Mr. Gagnon‘s sister of Fort William who w this past week. Thomas ent in th ent in the hospital. Mrs. Gilbert McKechnie goes to Toronto this Thursday to see her only brother, James R. Gun, who is critically i1 in Toronto â€" General Hospital. Miss Norma M. Gagnon accompâ€" anied â€" Inspector Pentland to the Music Conference in Barrie. Mrs B. H. Willis is resting in the hospital present after an accidental fall. Durham Wins Protest; Will Revlay Game Durham â€" Hockey Club â€" last week entered a protest 1tOo the O.HM.A. ever the Trapper Cubs of Owen Sqund using player Cairns of Euâ€" genia on their lineâ€"up ineligiby in the game played â€" in Durham â€" two weeks ago. Owen Sound had won this game 71â€"# and the round also, but the O.H.A. upheld DPurham‘s protest . as A valid one, and threw the game out, ordering it replayed here on Wednesday, _ Feb. 28th . Cairns lives closer to Durham than io Owen Sound, and it is rather © 1 wkes us w n vamees d cniensacsciys a onfi snmmnicea: ever, DEFrROnE +6 uCC C o SWeÂ¥kaia Trapper Cubs must then play Wing: ham in a playoff series as they played Cairns against Wingbam also. 1f Durham should defeat Owen Sound ol LaarsaA in two games, they are not Mrs P. L. Gagnon left by train to spend a month . They were accompanied agnon‘s sister Mrs Petcher, "Hiam who was their guest ed mourmmeenenines 6 rivangme s mm unc cimcenrnntremne mrousccortiem c ar crmemmmine{ NAE »Aleirer... ebb is a patient at pres Durham Boy Buys Brussels Hotel and the â€" Wingâ€" ONTARIO ARCHIVEs Radio listeners of Grey and â€" Bruce Counties are to have their own station commencing March 1, when CFOS, Owen Sound, 1370 â€" kilocycles 1(0 watts, goes on the air. The station, which will be affiliated with The Daily Sunâ€"Times, Owen Sound, will have the latest in entertainâ€" ment, music, news and information . CROS is "The Voice of Grey and Bruce." Listen to it this Friday and every day. Openiag ceremonies at 12:15 noon March 1. Y"fi! sURE TO SEE ! The Mil‘ion Doi‘atflfir Radioa Station March 1st Electors of Greyâ€"Bruce: ’l‘own/i‘la“ nf\S o. m â€"3 act comeayâ€" Presentod by DURH PRESBYTERIAN YOoUuNnG OoPLES‘ sociETY Frid=â€"y, March 8t» Listen to W. E. Harris on CFOS (1370) March1st at 6.15 p. m Published Weekly at $2 00 a ye States, $250 a year in advance. ,(Imibsion 25¢ and%85¢e at McFadden‘s Drug, Store All seats reserved LAWRENCE‘S Friday & Saturday Specials Groceries and Meats Fresh Dates ......3 Ibs. 25¢ Heinz Ketchup, â€" large bottle 16c Readyâ€"cut Maceroni, 2 Ibs 12¢ Classic Cleanser, 3 cans 13c P. & G. Naptha Soap, 5 bars 19c nc omm ofimmirmrneer LA WRENCE Knox â€" Chure will hold a su?.t‘\ noon tea in th Church, Saturday 1 1t0 6. "Aznes phas) will speak . _over Owen Sound‘synew station CBOS on March 1st tor N5 minutes beginming ut 9.15 p.m. The â€"U.F.O AA râ€" Political As: sociation will be ponsib‘e â€" for a one minute . announ nt at 12.30 noon each day until d â€" including March 1l1th." SEE E ROYAL VISUT in Moluon and Sound Pictures ! â€" the Governâ€" ment‘s Offidiadl Picture of the Royal NVisit. An a attraction featureâ€" "The sinking Nof the ‘Graf Spece‘." In ‘Town Hall, RDurham, on Tuesday, March Ith, at 8%.15. Admission, 25e, children 10¢. Spocial â€" Matinee . at $.15 for High imtl‘.gnbhr $ â€"hool stuâ€" dents . High Schootl iptudents, l9¢; Public. L5e. Under auspjces of Dur $.15 for High an: dents. High Sc Public, Se. Und ham Rotary Club Good msed Meater Stove, with oil burner installed, price ...... $8.00 Used Blue Bird Electric Washer 1 set New, 1 set Used Sleighs 1 Suwing Machine, good condition 1 Model P Ford Coupe, fair condition Good used Melotte Cream Separators 1 Massey Quebec Riding Plow 4 Gang Plows. 8 Wagons New Cockshutt Farm Machinery Beatty Bros. Stable l-:qmq-menl‘ Cream Separators Repaired. Skates Sharpened DURHAM MACHINE SHOP F. W. MOON, Prop. COM!NG EVENIS Phone 140 will ernment. Vote Harris 2st by returning FAP Si TE gur int â€"res!ts ROYAL VISIT in Motion Phone 121, Durham Evening _ Auxiliary { buaking and atter \Qum-n Sureet rch 2nd, from . To United DURHAM. ONT