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Durham Review (1897), 27 Jun 1940, p. 1

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roprial g 20TH epone not be xce as MA Jus ta TeRdié rO Jay 10 id‘ ES7T sage‘ W OS While no confirmation was forthâ€" coming from Battalion headquarters, and Col. T. J. Rutherford would neiâ€" ther confirm nor deny the report, it is understood that the Greyâ€"Simcoe Foresters will go into camp at Camp Borden within a very few days, posâ€" sibly before the end of this week. Fourteen new members of the Grey and Simeoe Foresters resiment were sworn into membership Monday afternoon, and with their investiture the company attained its full strensth of 350 men. Unforms have been issued to almost everyone in the company now although there are a few sizes that cannot be supplied. A few men were still applying for enlistment on Tuesday, but the numâ€" ter of these was falling off as it beâ€" came learned that the regiment was at full strength. Names and adâ€" dresses of these are being taken and they will be called up for medical tests as soon as the regiment reâ€" ceives instructons to mobilize for reâ€" serve. Cey‘lora Mil Burned : Cause Unknown which have been called up in the ‘Third and Fourth Divisions, C.A.S. F. This being the case, it is anticiâ€" pated the the Greyâ€"Simcoe Forestâ€" ers will be able to secure choice loâ€" cations in the big military coneenâ€" tration in Simcoe County. Because of this speedy work in mobilization, it is expected that the regiment will move into camp in adâ€" vance of many of the other units which have been called up in the Jday morning. The blaze was noticed at about 4.30 2.m. but by that iime it had gained such headway that noâ€" thinx could be done to stop it. Very little insurance was carried on the {rame structure, and the place is alâ€" most a total loss. Fire of undetermined .orkzin . comâ€" pletely destroved the fine sawmill of "oy MacNabb, Ceylon, early Saiturâ€" ‘The Flesherton fire engine was called to the scene, but it was imâ€" possible to do anything to save the mill and their efforts were confined to preventing the blaze from spreadâ€" ing to other buildings in the vicinâ€" ity. Fortunately there was ro wind to carry 1 was small New Battalion Now at Full Streansth Mr McNabb, who makes his home in Flesherton, had spent considerable money on improvements to the mill this spring and the loss, striking at a time when business was good, is a severe one. Rev. H. Kaye, Dromore Goes to Brishton Rev. Horace Kaye of Amos,. Droâ€" more and Knox Normanby churches, has accepted a call to Brighton, and was inducted there Tuesday. The congregations regret his leaving, afâ€" ter only eighteen months of a settled charge there. Rev. J. Waldie of Arthur is the interim moderator. ‘The funeral service of the late John Reay of Bentinck was held last ‘Thursday from the home of his son \{r and Mrs George Reay on High way No. 4 and conducted by Rev. W. H. Smith. The hymn sung by the large number present was a fayâ€" FUNERAL OF LATE JOHN REAY ourite â€" of Beautiful Garden of Prayer." There were many tributes of flowers and these were carried by grandchildren, f trace Reay, Ada and Jean Reay, Dot . Baker,. Bernice Wise, Myrtle and Edâ€" ith Hudson, Albert Reay Eric Wise . and Frank Baker. The honorary pall â€" bearers were John Park and George Mighton. Pallbearersâ€"Grat Wise, John vHudson, Elmer Baker, Harry Reay, Sr. Andrew Park Joseph Reay. The remains were laid to rest in Durham Cemetery. w Â¥ ‘The friends from a distance were Mr and Mrs J. Sumpton and Albert . Port Elszin: Mr and Mrs. Eric Wise: and Mr Bennett, Clarkson Mr udt VOL. LXII, NO. 26 the sparks, and the danger John Torry of Markdale. Mr. Reay‘s "Abide with He was a member of the Presbyâ€" terian Church. On Tuesday afternoon a funeral service was conducted by his pastor at his late residence. His wife, though in poor health then, asâ€" companied his remains to his brothâ€" er‘s residence in Mt. Forest, where on Thursday afternoon a largely atâ€" tended funeral service was conductâ€" ed by the Rev. Mr Ferguson, FPresâ€" byterian minister of that place. In terment took place in Amos Cemeâ€" tery.. About fifty years ago the late Mr Henderson was a member of the Durâ€" ham Band. : The pallbearers and flower bearâ€" ers were nephews of the deceased. Miss Mary Bell, R.N., was at her| former home, east of Durham, for military farewell _ leave, ere she | leaves Canadian shores, for as ys-t.i some unknown destination, in thel service of King and Country, as a, Nursing Sister. Relatives of the Bell| and Binnie families, to the number of about forty, hurriedly arranged a farewell gathering for Sunday after noon at ‘Thos. Bell‘s farm home, when good wishes and good byes were fervently intermingled. A brief address was read to Miss Mary by Mrs W. J. Ritchie and a presentâ€" ation made of several toilet ware articles to which a neat response was made. â€" Mayor Allan Bell was chairâ€" man of ceremonies and brief addresâ€" ses were given by Reeve John Mcâ€" \Girr, John Weir and a few others. The deceased gentleman was born seventyâ€"four years ago on the 15th concession of Egremont Township near Dromore. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Alexander Henderâ€" son. In August 1894 he was wedded to Isabelle Ferguson of Proton townâ€" ship and went to live in Cleveland where he was employed. He is surâ€" vived by his wife.one sister, (Mrs Haas of Holstien and one brother James of Mt. Forest. Friends were present from Oshawa, Galt, Cookstown, Durham, Dromore, Flesherton and Dundalk. Much sympathy is felt for his wife and other relatives. GLENELG GIRL ANSWERS CALL TO SERVICE Some of the older people of Durâ€" ham and vicinity will regret to learn that the Silent Messenger called Robâ€" ert Henderson of Cleveland, Ohio, to his Eternal rest on Sunday, June 16th, after some weeks of iliness. New Masonic Officers Installed Monday Durham Lodge A.F. & A.M. held its annual installation of officers on Monday evening, Rt. Wor. Bro. Dr. J. F. Grant capably acting as instalâ€" ling officer. These are: I.P.M. â€" D. W. McClure; W.M.â€"C. M.. Steinâ€" acher; S.W.â€"W. J. Ritchie; J.W. â€"M. A. Roberts; â€" Chaplainâ€"J. F. Grant; Treasurerâ€"J. Morrison; Secâ€" retaryâ€"C. H. Moffat; S.D.â€"J. R. Steeds; J.D.â€"Lorne Aitcheson; ILG. â€"Gcrdon Greenwood; Tylerâ€"H. D. Scott: S$.S.â€"Clen Rowe; J.S.â€"AJ. MacDonald; D. of C.â€"J. F. Irwin; Auditorsâ€"C. Rowe, L. Aitcheson. Following the installation was a strawberry feast, with the new wW.q M., C. M. Steinacher, acting as| toastmaster. Bro. C. Rowe proposed the toast to the King, responded to} by the National Authem; the toast‘i to Grand Lodge was proposed by" Bro. L. Aitcheson and replied to| by Rt. Wor. Bro. W. H. Kress. W. Bro. T. Henderson proposed a toast to Durham Lodge and the new offiâ€" cers, replied to by the officers elect. W. Bro. R. E. Richardson proposed toast to the visitors, responded to by Bro.: Jackson. â€" A bearty vote of thanks was tendered Dr. Grant for his work as installing oflicer. Misses Helen Gerrie and Mary Morton are on a motor trip to North Bay and to see the Quints of Quiantâ€" Tok $ 0000 Genpmnnin 208 t [ ]2*:)!;'1 and to see the Quints of Quint | Lodge room at Thornbury, Arthur A. rose gown with white accessories. f o |Ramage was installed by memberS.‘The happy couple took a motor trip iOf the Masonic craft toâ€" the office of to . Hamilton, Toronto andâ€" other MARRIED | Worshipful _ Master of the Lodge. points, returning © Monday morning. O‘CONNORâ€"MORTLEYâ€" Married in‘Wimessing the ceremony, were his They are taking up residence in ‘Torcnto, Saturday June 22nd Laâ€", three brothers: Peter Ramage, o7 the Mrs. Everett‘s ‘house, a block west vina A. Mortley, daughter of Mr.l"Review," Durham; Dr. C.~C. Rar: from the top of the Durham hill. We and Mrs Charles Mortley, Durham,| age Vineland and Harold Ramage, extend congratulations and welcome to Mr Ne O Connor of Orillia. * "Advertiserâ€"Topic," Petrolia. the winsome bride to our citizenship. the Burham ROBERT HENPERSON OBITUARY ‘The rate of 8% mills for 1941 will be made up of 5 mills for current expenses, 2% mills for country and suburban roads, half a mill for pubâ€" lic schools, fifth form classes and fifty per cent. of the cost of vocaâ€" tional schools and half a mill for patriotic war service. In the afternoon the Council gave| three readings to the byâ€"law formâ€" ally setting this rate. _ This rate, on | the county‘s equalized assessment of‘ $25,164,375 will raise $212,556.12.} ‘The amourts which will be raisod‘ from the various municipalities in the| various municipalities in the county | ‘Twp. of Artemesia ....... $10,518.75; will be as follows: ; Twp. of Bentinck ......!.. 12,813.13 Twp. of Collingwood ..... 14,246.72 iFwp. of Derby ............ 9,714.38 ; Twp. of Egremont ....... 12,375.00 Twp. of Euphrasia ....... 14,153.91 Twp. of Glenelg ......... 7,466.25° ‘Twp. of HolHland .......... _ 9,075,00° ‘"Ewp of Keppeb ........... 9,822.66 ‘Twp. of Normanby ....... 16,541.25' Twp. of Osprey ........... 10.230.00! Twp. of Proton ........... 10,395.00; Twp. of Sarawak ........... 2.343.52! ‘T‘wp. of St. Vincent ....... 14.107.50‘ Twp. of Sullivan .......... 13,860.00 j ‘Twp. of Sydenham ........ 14,767.50’ Town of Burham ......... 4,021.88| Town of Hanover ........ .'\‘.755.31E ‘Town of Meaford ........ _ 7,363.13| ‘Town of Thornbury ...... 2,304 .84 Village of chatsworth ...... _ 742.50, Village of Dundalk ........ 2111.48, Village of Flesherton ..... 1,368.98 Village of Markdale ....... 2,348.52 Village of Neustadt ...... 1..2.‘23.911 Village of Sballow Lake.... 330 .00 Twp. Twp. Twp Twp. Twp. Twp. Twp. ‘Twp ‘Twp. Twp. Twp. Twp. Twp. That decision was reached by the Council on Friday morning, as it considered the report of its finance committee. Grey Courty‘s tax rate for 1941 will be 8% mills, this rate includinp: a levy of half a mill for war purposâ€" es. A special levy of half a mill for war purposes will also be collected this year and a byâ€"law covering this levy will be prepared and presented to the County Council. 8.25 Mills is Grey‘s 1941 Tax Rate On the advice of â€" their solicitor, Grey County Council, in session last week in Hanover, decided to make no special County levy for war purâ€" poses this year, but made a graxt of $2000 to the Can. Red Cross Sowety. Mill Street, Durham, east from drug stores corner, will be hard surâ€" faced by the County. The rebates «nnually due Durham by the County will be withheld until the cost of the work is paid. Edse Hill Js. Farmers . 2r2d in Competition The Junior Farmers‘ Judging Com petition in Owen Sound last Friday was most successful. 45 boys particiâ€" pated. ‘The winners were: High Boys in Live Stock Judging â€" 1st, Leslie Farqubharson, Owen Sound; 2nd, Davyâ€" id Aitken, Holstein; 3rd, Lloyd Krawâ€" ter, Elmwood; i4th, Bruce McCutcheâ€" on, Proton +~Station; 5th, Dan. Ritâ€" chie, Durham. This year a Group Competition was | staged. Three boys and a coach from , a Junior Farmers Club was supposed to take the boys out to secure some, practise. P The highest team was coached byi Bob Hexitson, Annan and consisted | of Donald Lemon, Leslie Farquhar | son, and Lorne Lemon all of Balaclaâ€" ; va. Next came Edge Hill team, coached by Allie McGirr and consistâ€". ing of David Allen, Durham, David . Alioe. Durham, and Dan Ritchie, Durâ€". BROTHERS WITNESS MASONIC . INSTALLATION AT THORNBURY On Monday evening in the Masonic Lodge room at Thornbury, Arthur A. Total ... WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE HOLSTEIN LEADER DURHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1940 .. $212,556.12 9,714.38 12.375.00 14,153.91 7,466.25 9,075,00 9,822.66 16,541.25 10,230 .00 10,395 . 60 2,043.52 14,107 .50 13,860 .00 14,767 .50 4,021 .88 §.755.31 7,363.13 2,304 .84 142.50 2111.48 1,368 .98 2,348.52 1,283.91 A very pleasant event took place last Friday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Brownson the South line of Glenelg when some 150 of their friends and relatives gathered in the evening in celebration of their twenâ€" lyâ€"fifth wedding anniversary. The family presented them with a cabiâ€" net of silver flatâ€"ware, the relatives with a silver fray, silver cream and sugar set and casserole; and the comâ€" munity gift was a silver tea service. Mrs. A. Saunders read an address of good wishes. Margaret Leith and Islay Brown presented the gifts of the relatives; Dorothy Lawrenceand Esther Moore presented the communâ€" ity igift. Mr and Mrs Brown both expressed their deep appreciation. W. R. Watson was chairman and he called on Reeve McGirr who extendâ€" ed the good wishes of their many friends in the township. Those present from a distance were Mr and Mrs Jas. Lyon, Mrs Neil Mcâ€" Phail and daughter Gladys, and Mr. and Mrs G. Perry, all from ‘Toronto. Mrs BErown was formerly Christena MacDonald and the marriage 25 years ago took place in the homeo{ hber mother, Mrs. Charles MacDonâ€" ald on March 23, 19i5, but the celeâ€" bration of the event was postponed until June 21st. Dancing to music of No. 9 orchesâ€" tra and violin selections of C. Mcâ€" Donald were much ~enjoyed. _ Mrs. Brown cut the ‘three storey silver wedding cake and served the guets at close of luncheor period. WATSONâ€"BROWN A qtiet, but preity. wedding was solemnized at high noon on Wednesâ€" day June 19th. at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm. T. Brown, Bunessan, when their eldest daughter Elizabeth Mary, became the bride of Melville Robert, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Watson, Normanby. Silver Wedding of Mr. Honored on ~and Mrs. Jas. Brown â€"=â€"â€"â€"â€"*â€"=â€"â€"â€"=â€"" â€" 35th Ar The bride entered the livingâ€"room on the arm of her father and iook ner place beside the groom, under an arch of evergreens, snowballs and peonies. _ She looked charming in a gown of Swiss embroidered net over white satin, and carried a bouquet of peony roses. The bride and groom were unattended. § The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Taylor of Brussels, Ontario, former pastor of St. Andrew‘s Presâ€" byterian Church, Priceville. ‘The wedding march was played by Miss Monica Lambert. The groom‘s gift to the bride was a beautiful cabinet of silverware. After the congratulations were over the bride led the way to the diningâ€" room where a wedding dinner was served. A threeâ€"storey wedding cake, the work of the bride‘s mother, aâ€" dorned the centre of the table. The happy couple left by motor for a honeymoon trip to London, Detroit, and Pontiac. The bride travelled in a bolish coat and dress, with japonâ€" ica accessories. On their return they will reside on the groom‘s farm nearby. The Rebekah Assembly of Ontario, at their Grard Lodge meeting last week, voted to purchase an ambulâ€" ance as a contribution to Canada‘s war effort.â€" < The Assembly donated $1000 towards it and individual Lodâ€" geé will give the balance. Lady Grey Lodge, Durham, has made a $10 donâ€" ation from its treasury. FIRTHâ€"BROWN At the rectory, Harriston, at 7.20 p. m. Friday, June 2ist, ihe marriage was‘ solemnized of Jane Eddington Brown, Gaughter of Mr and Mrs John Brown of Mount Forest. to William Whitmaore Firth, elder son of Mrs. Maude and the late Wm. Firth of Durham. â€" Rev. Mr. Gibson officiated and Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Campbell of Mount Forest were the attendants. The bride was prettily attizred in a dusky Jane Weddings Mr and Mrs E. M. McFadden, To: ronto, were recent visitors with the former‘s parents, Mr and Mrs W. J. McFadden. _ Mrs Thomas, Detroit, is visting her sister; Mrs W. J. Lawson. Mr Oliver and Miss Margaret Hunâ€" ter were guests of Mr and Mrs W. R. Alder in London over the weekâ€" end. Mrs ‘Thos. Knox of Gueliph spent over the weekend with her brother Mr Geo. Leith who is a patient in Durham Hospital and her sisterâ€"inâ€" law, Mrs D. Leith. Mr and" Mrs George Burnett visitâ€" ed their datizhter on Sunday at Teesâ€" water. Miss Gladys Young, Owen Soina spent her holidays in the parental home. Dr.and Mrs C. C. Ramage and son Jim, Vineland; Harold and Mrs Ramage, Petrolia and Mrs R. J. Mcâ€" Knight and son Charles Wainfleet, were guests at the "Review" Office. Mrs David Morrison (nee Adeline Graham) who has been nursing her mother for some time has signed up for overseas duty as a nurse, and exâ€" pects a call shortly. , Mr and Mrs Charles McKinnon Miss Margaret Hunter andâ€" MrS Guy Kearney spent two days last last week with Miss Eva Somerville at Goderich. Mr James Heughan, Mr and Mrs Charles Reay visited recently with the former‘s son in Wingham. Mr and Mrs Chbarles McKinnon of Bassano, Alta are here on a visit to her father, Mr J. P. Hunter and other relatives. 7 Mr and Mrs Howard Middleton and family after fourteen months residâ€" erce in Durham, where he has been agent for Allisâ€"Chalmers _ tractors, are removing> back Friday to the farm near Tara, be now having the agency for his home district. Mr and Mrs Robert B.. Witmer and daughter Jean of Grand Forks N. Dakota visited Mrs. W‘s â€" aunt, Mrs D. Leith on Tuesday. Mrs Witâ€" mer is a daughter of the late Dr. John D. Leith. Miss Alma Knox and Mr. Arthur Knox of Guelph acâ€" companied them. Mrs Norman Kidd is recuperating in Durham Hospital after a successâ€" ful appendictomy operation on Tues: day. The engagement is announced of Clara Catherine, second daughter of Mrs Minnie Ford and the late James Ford, to Mr Alvin William Morrison, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Robert W. Morrison of Mount Forest. The wedâ€" ding to take place the second week in July. Miss Florence Stewart, accompaniâ€" ed by Misses June Rennie and Nellie and Ethel Clark, of Winnipeg, arrivâ€" ed by motor on Saturday last to spend a week with Miss Stewart‘s mother Mrs Wm. Burnett and Mr BEurnett.â€"Mt. Forest Confederate. Prov. Constable Herbert Taylor, from St. Thomas, is now on duty at Owen Sound. replacing Sergeant Harâ€" 1y Noble, who was promoted and transferred to Kitchener. $ Dr. R. L. Carefcot has purchased the Revere Hotel Property in Markâ€" dale for hospital use. _ Government regulations and the need of larger accommodations has made, it imperâ€" ative that a change beâ€"made. The hotel, which has not been occupied for about a year, wili provide ample r0om for all the hospital requireâ€" ments, including the office, operating room and nurses‘ quarters. Held Regular Work Meeting ; The Volunteer Workers of this} community held their regular work meeting in the basement of Queen Street Church, with an encouraging number of 32 willing workers presâ€" ent. Several new names have been added to the list for gifts of socks and sweaters. One Nursiniz Sisteyâ€" Miss Mary Bell, who has volunteered as nurse for overseas duties was alâ€" so added to the list for the gift of a sweater. . BORN GOLDSMITH®â€"> In Durham Hospital on Saturday, June 22n/d, to Mr and Mrs Gordon Goldsmith, ~Bentinck, JONESâ€" In Durham Hospital, Monâ€"i ~ day June 24th, to Mr and Mrs| Albert Jones, a son.. ! HAW;â€"In Dundalk on June 17th, to’ Mr and Mrs Delbert Haw, a son. ; CVE n en anaitean B alemd e es innls The home of Mr and Mrs R. R. Watson, 3ré Con. Normanby, was the scene of a merry gathering Wednesday evening, when about forâ€" ty relatives and close friends met with themâ€"on the occasion . of their €5th wedding anniversary. _ Among those present were all of their own family with wedded partners and children; the Aitken, Allan and J. Marshall families, Mr James and Miss May Ferguson. A bounteous supper was served,! tables being set on the lawn, and the evening pleasantly spent in sociâ€"! al intercourse, singsong, music a.nd‘i games. Featuring »were several presentations. _ The daughter of the] household, Mrs Hubert McDougall of| Holstein supplied the wedding cake;! to the honoured host and hostess‘ was presented a fine Aladdin lamp;| and the newlyâ€"wed son, Meh'illel Watson and his bride were presemedl with a beavutiful chimes clock. | SCHOOL CHOIR IN KNOX CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING Under the supervision and training of Miss Norma Gaignon, musical inâ€" structress in Durham Public School, a choir of forty youthful girl voices rendered two sacred numbers, Miss Helen Renwick accompanying, and Miss Gagnon wielding the baton from the front. It was well reseived. REFUCEE CHILDREN Any one desik%ing to provide acâ€" commodation â€" for \refugee children may register with the Clerk of the Town of Durham stakng number,, age and gex desired. The quickér you start using NU: BLUE ‘SUNOCOQ the quicker you‘ll start. REMEMBER it sells at REGUâ€" LAR gas price. Friday & Saturday Specials ||J Large pkg. Superâ€"Suds & bowl. 25c Monarch Pastry Flour, 7 Ib bag, 27¢ Heinz Tomato Catsup, larse bottle 16c Classic Cleanser, 3 cans 13c Large pkg. Chipso ..........â€"==â€"â€"â€"â€" 19¢ 8 7 Star Flour..._.........98 Ibs. 2. 50 i A Made from No 1 Hard Wheat 3 Star 1938 Chev. Truck, 1i ton stake 1937 Maple Leaf Truck, 24 ton stake PONTIAC GARAGE Demin on Delux Tires, all guaranteed Hart Batteries, all guarantecd GENUINE GENERAL MOTORS PsRTS Quaker State Motor Oil Veedol Motor Oil Service Guaranteed by Experienced Mechanics Phone Groceries and Meats Phone 121, Durham 35th Anniversary Sold by SMITH BROS * WM. KELLER, LAWRENCES Published Weekly at $2.00 a year in advance. To United States, $2.50 a year in advance. Peter Ramage, Publisher . B. LA WRENCE Both in first class condition. ONTARIO ARCHIVES Gagâ€"â€" Trucks, 25c cash »x_â€"â€" Cars, 26¢ cash | _ Priceville Presbyterian Garden Parâ€" ty will be held‘on the school grounds, :..'uly 8th, 1940. upper from 6 to 8 {p.m. to be follo by sports and a good play by the\ Durham Young |People's Society. Adtnission 40c and i 20c. Everybody welcorfie. ‘The PresbyÂ¥grian Garden Party, July 5th at ricultural Grounds, Band in attendanc‘e, good programme and supper. Admiission Adults 25¢ and children under %5 years, l5c. 170 MIL CRUISE OF THE GEâ€" ORGIAN BAYX to Christian Island and Midland. _ Tuesday, July 9th, on C. P. R. Steamship Keewatin. _ Return fare $2. children Â¥1. Leaves Owen sound £.30 a.m. Back at 10 p.m. Secure Tickets eariy from Daily Sunâ€" Times, Owen SoundNor MeFadden‘s Drug Store, Dernam. Now is the time to exchange your old machine for a new COCKSHUTT, LISTER, or DELAVAL Ball Bearing CREAM SEPARATOR These two machines are good sepâ€" arators and sell at about mail order price. If you are having trouble with your old separator, phone me. We also repair Cream Separators. We repair and sharpen Lawn Mowers DURKHAM MACHINE SHOP F. W. MOON, Cockshutt Dealer Phone 140 DURHAM, ONT. 1 also handle the Creamo and new Prima Cream Separators. SEPARATORS COMING EVENTS Prop.

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