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. 27 40 iÂ¥ at i9TH, 1940 NSOon retar efy Public rthday MCis Farm Pawya‘ Best Ha ullet‘ Kruger ell fit Mr. Mecllraith was not long in Durham befere he proved himself an outstanding citizen, anxious to further any cause for the moral or material welfare of the town. He was elected a member of the Pubâ€" lic School Board and served for over thirty years, on that body, several years as chairman. He was also on Durham Cemetery Board _ for vears, and an enthusiatic member of Durham Curling and Lawn Bowling Clubs. In any office he held in these organizations. Mr. Mcliraith always accepted _ his full share of resâ€" ponsibility, and was a popular teamâ€" mate or opponent. In the life history of Knox Unitâ€" ed Church, the deceased left a shining record. He was ever faithâ€" ful in â€" attendance at church and Sunday School,. rain or shine. He first served on the Board of Manâ€" agers. since 1917 as an elder o"° Durham Presbyterian Church, latterâ€" Iy Knox United. In the Sunday School for many years he was a teacher and assistant superintend ent. Since residing in Owen Sound he has attended Division St.. Church there. The â€" late Mr. Mecllraith also leaves three brothers, Alexander of Seattle, Wash.. Hugh in â€" Lanark County, and ‘Thomas in Ilinois, and three sisters, Annie, Mrs William Somerville, of Lanark Counity. Agâ€" nes, Mrs. John Turner. of Almonte,. and Euphemia, Mrs. Robert Love, of Vu:lcan, Alta. In 1895 he was united in marâ€" riage to Mary Hamilton of Cromarty, who ‘ survives with four sons and one daughter: _ John H. and Stewâ€" art of Toronto: Frank and Norman of Owen Sound, and Mrs. Rev. John E. Bell (Mary) of St. Johns, Newfoundland. Another daughter Elâ€" sie died many years ago in Durâ€" ham. _ Last Wednesday marked the t5th anniversary of their wedding. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon in the Fulton funeral chapel, Owen Sound, conâ€" ducted by his pastor, Rev. H. W. Vaughan. and the cortege proceeded to Durham Cemetery for the interâ€" ment. where his former pastor,. Rev. Pakenham, then entered business for himself at Cromartv, between Mitchell and Seaforth in Huron Co. After 10 or 12 years there, the famâ€" ily removed to Durham in 1902 when Mr. Meclraith purchased the shoe store and repair business next the Cross & Sutherland hardware. and here resided and continued ir business until he sold out in May 1939. and removed to Owen Sound. ind H. Cross. Many beautiful tokens surrounded the casket. ‘urham, the first of June last year his health had begun to fail, but he continued working for some months with his son Norman in their bakery business there, until last Easter, when he suffered a stroke. A second one a month latâ€" er left him bedfast the past five months with steady declining health, curing which time Mrs: Mellraith, 2nd latterly a nurse, assiduously carâ€" ed for him. The deceased was born nearly seventyâ€"seven years ago at Hopeâ€" town, Lanark County. In young manhood he was first employed at Mr. W. A. Glass paid lavish tribute to Mr Mcllraith‘s work in the S. ~S. in the Master‘s service. thirtyâ€"seven years a prominent figâ€" ure in the civic life of the town, and an earnest worker in Knor Church. Even when removing from Durham. the first of June last year his health had begun to fail, but he continued working for â€"some months with his son Norman in their bakery business there, until last Easter, when he suffered a stroke. A second one a month latâ€" The citizens <of Durham.and vicinâ€" ity mourned on learning of the death in Owen Sound last Saturday mornâ€" ing of John Stewart Meliraith, for thirtyâ€"seven years a prominent figâ€" ure in the civic life of the town, and an earnest worker in Knor J. S. Mcliraith Passes: 37 Years in Durham At VOL. LXII, NO. 40 After reaching Camp Borden at 5.20, the men were formed up on the campus and addressed by the Commanding Officer ‘T. J Rutherâ€" ford, when complimented all for the way they had coâ€"operated and conâ€" ducted themseives on the trip. He said that he was proud of the fact that there were no accidents of any kind and in this regard praised the excellent work of the truck drivers and all those responsible for the safety of the battalion on the road. The Colonel ended his remarks by announcing that the bugle would sound "Reveille" at 8 a.m. instead of 6 a. m. on Friday morning and this popular announcement brought a round of cheers from the men who all looked as though they could stand a couple of extra hours for sleep. Red Cross Drive And now the Greyâ€"Simcoe Forestâ€" ers are booked for another longer saunt, of 3 daysâ€"to Galt, Hamilton and other points en route, leaving Tuesday <~morning Oct. 1st and â€"re turning evening of Oct. 3rd to Camp Borden. VÂ¥oluntary Aid he‘ld With at least $1000 objective for Durham for the Canadian Red Cross funds, the teams â€" canvassing the town expect to complete their allotâ€" merts this week, and the objective is already in sight. However more «nd â€" increased . donations are yet necessary, and any sum, large or small will be gratefully received. Barrister J‘ H. McQuarrie is chairâ€" man of the local organization. and C. W.Zilliax,. Don. McQueen and W. Erwin supervisors of the three wards. ~ The battalion was divided into 18 platoons. with bugle and brass bands to supply music. Four or five soldiers on motor cycles flanked the parade. The operating costs for the year of the Canadian Army, that is, for pay and allowances, rations and â€"reâ€" newals of clothing, amount to $233,â€" 000,000. In contrast the original isâ€" sue of clothing, personal equipment and arms came to the modest sum of $28,000,000. fEThe weekly meeting and regular Malachi 3: 16: "They that feared the monthly tea for the Voluntary Aid Lord spake often one to another: and to Red Cross took place on ‘Tuesday the Lord hearkened and heard it and with 46 ladies present. The meeting a book of remembrance was written opened with National Anthem, played before Him for them that feared the by Mrs Aitcheson. Considerable sewâ€" Jord and thought upon His name." ing and knitting was done, and a let The hymns sung were "O God of ter of appreciation, from one of Bethel" and "I to the hills". The pall Some hundreds of citizens viewâ€" ed the march pastâ€"an impressive sight. All admired the smart appearâ€" arce of the boys in uniform, and the excellent time kept while marching. It was difficult to recognize boys one knew, but we spotted two or three of the Durkam lads. ARMY OPERATIONS COstTsSs REACH $233,000,000 | Between ten thirty and eleven a. m. last Thursday, the largest miliâ€" tary ‘body ever in Durham passed through townâ€" the Greyâ€"Simcoe Foresters Regiment, about 900 strong. Making a three day tour of Simâ€" coe and Grey counties, the men arâ€" rived in about forty army trucks from Hanover, and paraded down main street to Ford garage corner, some lcads singing. Here they deâ€" bussed. and marched back to the main corner, thence turned east on Lambton street, followed by the trucks. Past the overhead bridge, the soldier boys climbed in the trucks, and were off to Flesherton, Markdale and Dundalk, arriving that evening back at Camp Borden our boys, who has received gift bearers were nephews: George Bell. of sweater and socks, was read. The Thomas Weir, Joseph Dixon. James drawing forthe quilt resulted in Miss MeGillivray, W J. Ritchie, Clarence Alma Hughes becoming its lucky McGirr. The flower bearers were our boys, who has received gift bearers were nephews: George Bell.! Prov. Constable A. Conacher of of sweater and socks, was read. The Thomas Weir, Joseph Dixon. James| Kitchener has arrived in Owen Sound drawing forthe quilt resulted in Miss MecGillivray, W J. Ritchie, Clarence, to be assistant to Prov. Officer Tayâ€" Alma Hughes becoming its lucky MecGirr. The flower bearers were. lor there. There are now four Prov. owner. â€" The meeting closed with eight grandsons: Norman McGirr ot|0mcers in Grey Co., three in Owen the Lord‘s Prayer, led by Mrs Priest. Niagara Falls; Leslie McLean, Warkâ€" Sound, and H. C. Black at Flesherton Greyâ€"â€"Simcoe Foresters Parade thru Duarham Cie Burham Revie: CIaLINA CUSLS RUR O CIEC B OCCH inadian Army, that is. for A private funeral service was held Howances, rations and reâ€" 4t 1 Pâ€"" Monday at the home, with f clothing, amount to $233,â€" over eighty relatives present. The In contrast the original isâ€" deceased‘s pastor, Rev. W. H. Smith, thing. personal equipment conducted & short service, during camé to the modest sum of which the Shepherd Psaim was sung . _and Mrs. Stoneouse and Mrs. McGirr rendered as a duet, a favorite hymn eaeateasio.. of Mrs McGirr‘s, "The Home of the Ao d h 1 d _ Soul", accompanied by Mrs. Thomas 'y 1 C Weir. ‘The main service was held in Knox Church, where a very large Reglllflf MOfllMY Tea \tathering listened to a comforting e message from the pastor, based on eekly meeting~ and regular Malachi 3: 16: "They that feared the tea for the Voluntary Aid Lord spake often one to another: and Nearing Completion Of their family of nine, two sons predeceased them, George in infanâ€" cy. and Binnie when a student in Model School. _ Surviving are John, reeve of Glenelg tp, and Ernest, principal of Niagara Falls Collegiate; Mrs. Thos. Watson (Annie) of Galt; Mrs. J. C. McLea (Agnes) Shelâ€" burne; Mrs Edwin Roberts (Chrisâ€" sie) of Campbeliford; Misses Isaâ€" belle and Margaret at home. There are seven grandsons and two grandâ€" daughters. _ She was a member of a family of nine, only two brothers now surviving: Thomas Binnie of New Westminister B. C., and Rev. James Binnie of Toronto. Mrs McGirr was a wellâ€"read woman, possessing a Scottish stability of character, affability and wit, coupâ€" led with a sympathetic disposition, which won her many close friends in all organizations with which she was affiiliated throughout the Counâ€" ty, as well as among her neighbors. She is best known as the "mother" of South Grey Women‘s Institute and Durham Branch, as she was the first president of the District, and of Durham Institute in 1902. She asâ€" sisted in the organization of many Branches in the district, and _ gave freely of her talents as well"* as her time, in many a program. In later years she maintained her inâ€" terest in Institute work, though not able to take an active part. \ _ _One of South Grey‘s most honourâ€" ed and best knOV{n residents, Mrs Thos. McGirr passed quietly away at her home on Lambton St. Durâ€" ham, on Saturday afternoon, after being> only a week bedfast. For some weeks she has been failing in health and growing weaker , but only last ‘Tuesday she reoogni‘zed at once and conversed with her younger brother Rev. Jas. Binnie of Toronto when he arrived that day on a visit. After his departure on Wednesday, she fell into a coma, and it was seen the end was near. The late Mrs. McGirr had attainâ€" ed the ripe age of 85 years last May, and almost up to the last always welcomed many friends who called. She was Elizabeth Binnie, daughter of Thomas Binnie and Isaâ€". belle Cranston, and was born at Yearning Hall, on the border of Scotâ€" land and England in 1855. The famâ€" ily came to Canada in 1861, stopping’ temporarily, at Erin, but settling in! Glenelg township. She attended Bunessan public school, and in De-[ cember 1$81, she became the brldei of ‘Thomas McGirr. They took up| farming in No. 9 school section,} Glenelg, just east of Durham, their; son John now owning the home farm.l In November 1915 they retired from| the farm, and moved to theiri present home in Durham, where Mr.| McZirr died in the spring of 1917. | She was a faithful member of, Knox United Church, with a deep interest in all branches of church life and work. She was a charter member of the Foreign Missionaryi Society, organized in the Presbyteriâ€"; Church in Durham in 1§87, and the first president of the Home Missionâ€"| 2ry Society organized in 1901. In; days of good health she was always| ready to take a part in W.M.S. or| other meetings, and also possessed| the gift of song. | Death of Mrs: McGirr; W. lostitute Founder DURHAM, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1940 WITH WHICH 18 INCORPORATED THE HOLSTEIN LEADER woman,| Yeats aZ ne» as town. |ner sumerng came to an end Mcnâ€"‘ Misses Elma Ball and Elizabeth; day. !Schaefer. Hanover, former teachers! l The deceased lady, who has reâ€" here, accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. |sided in Durham over fiftyâ€"one Staples of Hanover were in Dur-] lyears. was formerly Ruth Crowther, ham‘ Sunday to pay their last reâ€"| ; born at Holland Centre seventyâ€" spects to an old friend, the late Mrs !seven years ago last April. Over Thomas McGirr. i ‘fifty years ago she was married: Mr Chas. Lawrence B. A. with , _in Chatsworth & Robert Aljoe, ~and ~Mrsâ€"Lawrénce > and two ‘daughters of ; they lived four or five years in Arâ€" Agincourt visited his brother and, ‘nott and Holland Centre before reâ€" sister in Bentinck and aunts. m! ;moving to upper town, Durham. Durham last weekend. ‘The oldest | where he operated a blacksmith daughter is now teaching school at | {ShOD at top of the hill, and they Sharon. Miss Agnes Macphail‘s form-' |lived close by. About thirtyâ€"two er school before commencing her| |yrears ago, they removed to JoWer political career. ‘ ; Elijah Clark brought an action to recover wages from Wm. Murdick, Bentinck. He claimed $7.50 for 5 days‘ work. Murdick said it was only is days and had offered $2. Murdick] ! was ordered to ‘pay $3 wages and !eourt costs of $2.75, which was _paid forthwith. ‘ f To them were born four sofis and daughters: Miss Clara, teacher of To:â€" ronto: Mrs. Falls (Ruth) of Chicago; Dr. Harold, now with the Can. Army Dental Corps at Camp Borden; and Carman, who passed away twentyâ€" nine years ago. There are four evrandchildren, Mrs Aljoe was the last surviving member of her famâ€" ily. In declining ‘health for a few months, Mrs. Robert Aljoe died in Durham hospital on Monday morning, where she was taken for | care and> treatment four weeks beâ€" , fore. He husband predeceased ker, five months ago. A few days 2zo0‘ she was apparently improving, but last Wednesday she relapsed, and her suffering came to an end Monâ€"! day. She was a devoted member of Queen St. church and Ladies‘ Aid Scciety and latterly of Knox Unitâ€" ed Church.= She was also an acâ€" tive worker in the Red Cross Sociâ€" ety. and even during recent‘ months when in failing health, she was anxiâ€" ous to help in preparing war needs. In her home, her quiet friendly deâ€" meanor made her beloved in the community as well as among the family circle. Decision Reserved in Braun Case At last Friday‘s police court Magâ€" istrate Spereman reserved judgment for two weeks on Roman Braun charged with makingâ€" disaffecting statements to Canada‘s welfare in the war. Evidence was given by Braun, who pleaded not guilty, and by Mr Dan. McCallum. _ Braun was dcfended by Barrister Ford of Toâ€" ronto, while Crown Attorney Birnie was the prosecutor. Bail was renewâ€" ed â€" Great interest was taken in the Mrs W. F. Tane, Miss Jessie Ma‘â€" land. Mr W. F. Cur'rie, all of Niagara Falls; Mr and: Mrs Elwood Foster, Mr and Mrs C. Johnston. Mr and Mrs C. Firth. Mr and Mrs J. Lyon, Misses Naomi Firth, Isabel Lyon. Lonisa White, Messrs A. Rosevear, A. Gilpin. all of Shelburre. _ ‘There were. many beautiful floral tributes fromâ€"personal friends, and from South Grey District Institute; Durham Branch, Women‘s Institute; Board . of Education, Niagara Falls; the Collegiate staff, Niagara Falls. | Friends present from a distance at the funeral were: Robert and George Binnie, Janet and Muriel Binnie, Mr and Mrs. J. G. Sharp, Miss Maisie Sharp, Mr and Mrs Cyril McKinney Mr Frank Cunningham, all of Erin; Mr. and Mis. Robt. Cranston, Mrs. Wiffler, Mr and Mrs Fred Smith, all of Galt; Mrs Arch. Beamish of Woodâ€" bridge; Dr. A.: M. Bell, Alvinston: Mrs. Don. McLaren, Highgate; Mrs. R. F. Mann, Toronto; Mr and Mrs. John Whelan of Hamilton; Mr. and worth; Ernest McLean, Shelburne; John, Binnie and Hugh Watson, Galt; Allie McGirr, and Norman Noble. MRS ROBERT ALJOE THE RBTJ. CATL in LCC COs _ _A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday, September the 18th at 12 o‘clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs Donald Stewart, 3rd concesâ€" sion Bentinck Township, when their daughter Vera Alberta was united in marrige to Peter Gordon second son [ of Mr and Mrs Peter Krauter of Louâ€" ise. Theâ€"ceremony was performed by Rev. S. W. Hirtle before a settinz of evergreens, ferns and late sumâ€" mer flowers and Mrs Hirtle played the wedding music. _ Mr and Mrs Johr C. Stonehouse of Feversham announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Florence Jemima, to Wiliam Lloyd Kinsman, eldést son of Mr and Mrs. William Kinsman of Proton Station, the marâ€" riage to take place quietly the latter part of September. The bride given in marriage by ner father wore a floor length gown of turquoise blue net over taffeta with buttoned jacket and matching shoulderâ€"length veil caught with a wreath of tiny flowers. She carried a shower bouquet of ‘Talisman roses and fern. The wedding dinner was served to only the immediate relatives and friends by five girlâ€" friends of the bride. The three tiered wedding cake topped . with white flowers centred the table with tapers in silver and pink holders and pink and;, white cosmos in lew bowls. Mrs Knox of Guelph, and Mr John H. Rocks of Toronto were visitors this week with the former‘s sisterâ€" inâ€"law, Mrs D. Leith and brother Mr Geo. Leith, who is a patient in Durham hospital. Mr and Mrs David I\Iclntyre of Port Arthur, Mrs D. Rae and Mrs J. H. Coleridge of Toronto, were callers in town Friday at Messrs H. Greenwood‘s, P. Ramage, and Gorâ€" don Geddes, Bentinck. They spent the past week with their sister, Mrs. John Bunston, Dromore. For travelling the bride donned a navy sheer crepe frock, teal blue coat with navy accessories. After a a short trip to points north Mr. and Mrs Krauter will reside in Benâ€" tinck Township. Mrs. J. J. Sutherland of Sarnia.' is spending a few days this week> with Mrs ‘Thos. Banks. i Mr and Mrs Don. McQueen and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Howard Middleton, Tara. Wwool, and save phone 210, Cliff Miss Jessie Grant, returned to Toâ€" ronto Saturday to commerce her final year at Toronto University. NOW is %flme to insulate your home .with uperâ€"seal â€" Insulating The erection or enlargement of more than 100 industrial plants in Canada under the government‘s inâ€" dustrial development program now involves expenditures totalling some $180,000,000. . _ ‘These will help proâ€" vide for Canada‘s growing war needs. Mrs Burrows, Regina, a daughter of Mrs John Campbell, is visiting for a few days with Mr. and Mrs Thos. Milliagan. Bentinck and other reâ€" latives in this vicinity. Miss Margaret Flinn, of Toronto, who has been visiting at Mr and Mrs Howard Ritchie‘s, Zion, reâ€" turned to Toronto Saturday. WAR EXPANSION Mr. and Mrs Fred Stoneouse and Miss Isabel of Dundas, spent the beâ€" ginning of its week with Mr and Mrs Bert Stoneouse. Dr Robert. A. Smith and Mrs Emith of Ghent, Ohio, spent a short holiday with his> brothers in town, Messrs John and J. J. Smith. KRAUTERâ€"STEWART IN CANADIAN ANDUSTRY ONTARIO ARCHIYVES ' TORoNTo L o ecevocgeranes dullll {psg! * (CS0C9), VC Harry Kress | ‘:2:1 Knox Unit dary will h P baking and reâ€" Un Roa Pn C s _ Durhate Baptist Anniversary, Sunâ€" ‘ day Septhmber, 29th. Morning at 11, evening af\ 7. Guest speaker, Profesâ€" sor R. J. McCracken, M. A., B. D., |of McMaster\University. _ Music by Listowel Male\Quartette. Monday, September 30thy "Chicken Pie Supâ€" per" from 5.30 to 8, followed by ; programme of Mugic and Elocution | by McMaster studekt talent. Tickets, 35 cents. m y ‘_ Kenneth J. Ellis, aged 29, principal ! of Victoria Public School, Owen Sound ‘was duck hunting from a small boat ‘on Williams Lake last Saturday. Atâ€" tempting to pick up his shotgun from ‘the bottom of the boat, it accidentâ€" [ally discharged, and he received the ‘load from both barreis through his ix-ight hand. It was forty minutes beâ€" jiore his companions could row him ‘to shore and motor him to Owen iSound hospital. There amputation o! his hand above the wrist was found ;necessary, and the operation was perâ€" formed at once. | The Afternodu Guild of the Anglicâ€" | on Church will Rold an Euchre in the |Parish Hall on \Octoberâ€" 2nd, at 8 p. m. Admission 25¢. Everyone welâ€" come. | Knox United Church Ekening Auxilâ€" dary will hold a saie of \homemade baking and serve afterno@n tea at the home of Mrs G. R. PadGeld, Satâ€" urday, Sept. 28th, from 3 6. | Friday & Saturday Specials ‘The October meeting of Can. Greys Chapter, ILQD.E. will be held Tuesday, Oct , at home of Mrs. Harry Kress. The Durh Women‘s Institute will hold their regular meeting at the home of M Schenk, Thursâ€" day, October 3rd. 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This single unit cannot leak. _ The complete cirâ€" cumference of the radiatorâ€"both top and bottom is welded into _ one single heavy steel unit. Not affected by expansion and contraction, and it is more efficient. It gets more heat out of the products of combusâ€" tionâ€"radiates fasterâ€"and lasts longâ€" er.. And best of allâ€"it costs less. Mfg. by Gilson Co. Guelph. Sold by DURKHAM MACHINE SHOP F. W. MOON, Cockshutt Dealer CLEMENTS â€" MANTOâ€" At Trinity Church, Durham on Friday, Sept. 20th by the Rev. R. S. Jones, B. A., Wilhelmine Elizabeth Manto, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. Manâ€" to, Township of Bentinck, to Clifâ€" ford Earl Clements, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. Clements, Galt, Ont. The Canardian Legion, the Militia and the Volunteer Guard, with any other soldiers of the C.A.S.F. who may be here, are asked toassemble at Public School grounds, and parade to the Park. Rev. C. Saunders of Mulock, a returned man, will be in charge of the service. NELSON â€"â€" In Palmerston General Hospital, Sept. 18th to Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson (nee Hazel Moore), a daughter|. imilitary organizations in this district is to be held at Durham Park at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29. Drumhead Service Sunday Afternoon Never Before MARRIED Phone 3