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©a *4 pyimforet in Foiibncar Reol J tw uit COs ."' consuLt vour NEAREST C. N. p. Tc f RABE senss 22 * FARE AND A QUARTER FOR THE ROUND TRIP CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY: Gocd going Monday, December 23 to Wednesday Dec. 25. Return limit to leave desti ration not later than midnght Thursâ€" day, December 26, 1940. NEW YEARS HOLIDAY: Good going Mcnday, December 30 to Wednesâ€" day, January 1. Return limit to lea ve destinationh not later than midâ€" night Thursday, January 2, 1941. * FARE AND A THIRD FOR THE ROUND TRIP â€" Good going Friday, Dec. 20, to Wedresday, January 1; good to return leaving destination not later than midnight, Tuesday, Jan. 7th, 1941. Standard Times shown. PREPAY A RAILWAY TICKET An Unusual Christmas or New Year‘s Gift i MINIMUM SPECIAL FARE: 25¢ Buy Tickets in Advance .. ~ THE REVIEW,. DURHAM COUNTER CHECK BOOKS Tickets and complete information from any Agent. 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The new Hotel Vancouver‘s spacious rooms and deâ€" lightful accommodations will add to the pleasure of your stay in Vancouver. .ME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS ? Good going: Friday, Dec. 20 to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1941 inclusive. Return Limit: Leaving destination not later than Midnight (E.S.T.) Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1941. FARE AND A THIRD .mET AGENT . JLARS _ The Royaltide Institute Branch held their December meeting at the residence of Mrs Jas. Johnston on Thursday atternocn, Dec. 12th, with an attendance of 25 members and guests. The meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs Stanley Mead. Deepest sympathy is extended to Dr. Brad Jamiescm and family in the sudden death of a dear wife and mother. The scripture reading was from 1st Chronicles, 14th chapter and read by Mrs Ray Brown. The minutes of the previous mecting were read by Sec‘y.â€"Treas., Mrs Ed. Lindsay and confirmed. A letter from _ Red Cross Central Fund Committee was received ard read, asking for cash donations from the members, to asâ€" sist the British Hospital Aid Fund. It was voted on and carried. These donations to be handed in at the January meeting. Ways and means of raising funds for Red Cross Headâ€" quarters were discussed which ended in favourable results. * Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Walter McAlister. also Mc and Mrs Charles McAlister, who have each adcoted a little baby into their homes. They are twin babies who were left motherless. Walter has adopted the little boy, and Charlie the little girl. _ It is quite an underâ€" taking for them, but we are sure they will be amply repaid in the joy they will have in watching them REEVE $. PATTERSON GAVE INTERESTING TALK TO \ Letters of appreciation from Mrs. Lennox, Mrs Elmer Fee and Mrs Harold Lawrence were read, due to their recent bereavements. The Red Cross report was given by Mrs J. C. Queen. _ The Institute ladies turned in 5 pr. socks and 1 scarf and acâ€" cepted more wocl. ‘The Sunshine report was given by Mrs Mack. Doâ€" nations of cash from the members toward the gift boxes for the soldiers and shutâ€"ins were received and conâ€" venors, namely Mesdames Young, Mack and Lawrence were appointed to pack the boxes on Wed. Dec. 18 at the home of Mrs Mack. A splendid paper on "Peace" was wead by Mrs J. Young and a poem ramely, "Have we ithat Peace?" A demonstration of homemade candy by Mrs Robert ‘Wilson folldwed and tested by each lady on weceiving a generous helping. The W.M.S. of Knox Church Norâ€" manby Monthly meeting was held at the home of Mrs. A. C. Marshall with quite ‘ a number of ladies presâ€" ent. The afternoon was rather a busy one ,this being the month for election of officers for the coming year. All were elected again with the exception of Mrs C. McAlister, Mrs Wilfred Peters being elected to fill the place left vacant by Mrs Mcâ€" Allister. The guest speaker for the meeting was the Reeve of the Township, Mr. Samuel Patterson, who gave a detailâ€" ed account of the Ccunty and Municiâ€" pal affairs of the County and Townâ€" ship, which proved quite instructive. Several of the lad">s asked the Reeve questions which were thorcughly exâ€" plained. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the Reeve for his splendid address and untiring energy in comâ€" ing out to make the meeting a sucâ€" No. 1 Normanby Schcol concert is to be hald this Wednesday evening. Hope there will be good cnowd. We always like to go to it ourselves. It is so interesting to watch the childâ€" ren doing their best to enitertain their elders. At the close. lunch and a treat of candy was served by the hostess and assistants. The ladies enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. ‘The next meetâ€" ing will be held in January at the home of Mrs Jas. Hargrave. Big bundle of old papers, only 5e. at Review office.. Just the thing for lighting fires, laying carpets, etc. Mr and Mrs Dolphie Lawrence and little daughter visited Sunday with Mrs Lawrence‘s parents, Mr and Ms Andrew Stuart. Deepest sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Gordon Dyer in the loss of their little son. Mr and Mrs H. Brigham and little baby â€" visited with Mrs Brigham‘s parents, Mr and Mrs J. Petty. ham, Mrs J. Vollett, Mr. Lynn lett, Miss V. Dean, also Mr: Wishing the Editor and staff the compliments of the Season. POPLAR HILL on Mr and Mrs Walâ€" . Campbell of Durâ€" TRHE DURHAM REVIEW Many of the children in the comâ€" munity were in Mt. Forest on Saturâ€" day to see "Santa Claus" and reâ€" receive his usual treat. Mr and Mrs Jas. Henderson Mt. Forest spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Edward Reid. Mr and Mrs Cecil Bryant, North Egremont spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J. D. Drimmie. Mr Lorne Henderson, Guelph, was a weekend guest at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs A. R. Henderâ€" son. We are glad to know that Mr Grant Crispin, who had been ill wi= pneuâ€" monia in a Kitchener Hospital is making satisfactory recovery. Mr and Mrs Robert Sim, Holstein, spent Sunday at the home cf their daughter Mrs Russel Drimmie and atâ€" tended the Baptismal Service in Amâ€" os Churc} of their grandson John Robert Drimmie. ‘The school children are busy pracâ€" tising for their concerts and. looking forward to a call from Santa. Hon. President, Mrs John Rentcn;| Pres., Mrs Frank Hopkns; 1st Vice, Mrs Young; 2nd Vice, Mrs Robt., Taylor; Sec‘y.. Mrs Alex. Nicholson; ; Assis‘t, Miss Bessie Drimmie; Trea-g surer, Mrs.. Robt. Keith; Home and Welfars, Mrs Cecil Eccles; Home, Helpers, Mrs William Leith: Glad; Tidings, Mrs A. Renton; Supply.} Mrs J. McNalty; Organist, Mrs W.; Renwick and Mrs R. Taylcr. We hcpe for a splendid year in 1941. | Mss Ilene Dickson spert a few days last week with her sister Mrs E. Rahn of Durham. All roads led to Mt. Forest last Saturday for the chiidren who attendâ€" ed the chcw and met Santa Claus. We wish the Editor, staff and all the readers, a Merry, Merry Christâ€" Mr and Mrs Wm. Westervelt reâ€" turned on Sunday after spending a week with friends in Toronto. The teacher and pupils are preâ€" paring for their Christmas concert which will be held in the ,school Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Queen visited can Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm. Nelâ€" son. The W.M.S. met at the home of Mrs Wilfredâ€" Renwick on Dec. 12th. The meeting was in charge of the president. A splendid paper was givâ€" en by Mrs Chas. McDonald. At the close of meeting the officers were elected. Mr and Mrs R. Pinder and Beverâ€" ley visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs J. Whyte of Yeovil. Amos Sunday School will hold a concert and social time in the basement of the church on Monday afternoon. Dec 23rd. Ladies kindly bring eats.â€" Everybody welcome. Mr and Mrs George Plume and family visited with the Carmount family last Sunday. Glad that Mrs Plume is able to be out after her severe illness. p Miss Gladys Schenk of Mt. Forest, spent the week end with her pcrâ€" ents, Mr and Mrs Mino Schepk. This community extends congratâ€" ulation to Mr Lewis Wells and Miss Elsie Woods of Toronto who were married last Saturday. Mr and Mrs. Robert Sim of Holâ€" stein spent Sunday with their daughâ€" ter, Mrs Russel Drimmie and attendâ€" ed service at Amos where their Erandson Robert John was baptized by Rev. Mr. Young. Mr Lorne Henderson of Gâ€"lph, is at present holidaying at his parents‘, Mr. and Mrs Alex. Henderson. Mr Harvey Leith who is now in training at Long Branch spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs Will Leith . Mr Allan Hastie, Orval Eccles, Joe McNalty are at present cutting wood and logs on the Bosley farm at Sackâ€" ett‘s Corner. HOLSTEIN LzeADER NBCHARD YEOVIL ONTARIO ARCHIVES TORONTO Novemberâ€"December Grade §â€"Jack Atchison §6%, Edna Lindsay §3, Ruby Watson 78, Rose Harris 46. Grade 7â€"â€"Bill Marshall 59%. Grade 6â€"Edith Lindsay 76 %, Albert Webhker 48, Alice Webber 45, Brcce Marshall (abs.) Câ€"ade 5â€"Elsic Weppler, Chester Fee, Helen Harris. Grade iâ€"Irene Gordon, Irene Harris. Grade 3â€"Pearl Marshall, Allan Lindâ€" say, Wesley Weppler, Wilda Marshall Irvin Marshall, Billie Ellis (abs.) Pr.â€"Holen ‘Weppler. Sheep claims were paid: Walter Hoffman, 1 sheep killed $10; Wm. Morrison. 1 injured $6.50; Campbell Watson, 2 lambs killed, 1 injured, $35; Farr Lawrence, 1 sheep killed. $12; Roy Williams, 1 sheep killed and 1 injured $12. ‘The Reeve was then asked to va cate the chair and the Deputyâ€"reeve read an address of appreciation of the reeve‘s courteous and able manâ€" ner in whick he had conducted the business throughout the year. The Reeve in a short address thanked the Council for their resolution and the officials fc» their coâ€"operation in the work. The other members of the Council and officials spoke briefly. Council then rose. ‘ ors $3; Reeve Patterson, selecting jurors £3; Members of Council meetâ€" ing to date $12.50; Mrs Christie, use of room $2; Alex Nicholson. 2 trips insp. sheep $1.50; John T. Brown, 3 trips insp. sheep $1.50; B. H. Wilâ€" lis, treas. Durham, Div. Court fees, $12.80; J. C. Mercer, Co. Treasurer. hospital acct. $31.50; _ Confederate Pub.Co., printing acct. $6.24. Relief for month $16. The following accounts were passâ€" @l and crdered paid: Wm. Mcore, salary as Sanitary Insp., $10; W. A. Reeves, part salary as assessor $25, duties re selecting jurors $3; J. M. Nicholson, clerkâ€"treas., bhalfâ€"year sal. $225, preparing financial statement $12, postage, excise and telephone. Aug. 12 to date $12.17, selecting ju~ The Road Supt. presented payroll and Voucher No. 12 amounting to $1,499.56 which was ordered paid. The treasurer was authorized to pay the fcllowing accounts when due, County Rate, $15,471.68; Sch. Section Trustees‘ levies $4,811.77; Debeniture levies $700.19; Holstein P.V. Trusâ€" tees current levy $153.78; P.V.‘Trusâ€" tees‘ street light levy $147.09. A letter was also read from Dept. of Highways, to the effect that our| Road Expenditure could be intreased $900.00. : / ”'7 o m ///l\m’ Met in Holstein Dec. 16. Members all present. Letters were read from the following: Cierk County Grey re Grey Co. Citizens‘ Com.; â€" Canadian Mothercraft Scceiety, Mt. Forest Ag. Society; Canada Ingot Iron Co.,. Of Guelph. All were ordered filed. ) NEXT TIME GO BY MOToRr coack EGRENM.ONT COUNCIL FARES ARE LOW ROUND TRIP Toronto ...... $4.9§5 Ottawa _ .... 14.40x North Bay.. _ 14.40x CALDER‘S DRUG STORE Phone 3 it z . S. No. 2 EGREMONT R. W. Christie, Teacher Jas. M. Nicholson, Clerk [temperanee, Mrs G. ‘Tracey; pianist, Mrs. R. Macfarlane; birthday box. Mrs. A. Middleton: Junch, Mrs. P L. Gagnon and Mrs. M. Knechtel: press, Mrs T. p. House ; Baby Band Mrs. R. R. Cattcn, leader; . Mrs R. W. _ Jackron, semetary, Mrs Rayâ€" mond McGirr, treasurer, | Miss M. L. Hunter read a Christ mas story ‘If He Had Not Come. by Alan Edear Haw of Bellevitle. > former Hvdro clerk ut \ Walkerton. The Christmas bymn "Jcy to the World", ‘was sung, and benediction cosed the service. KNOX W. M. S: The December service of the Afternoon Auxiliary of the Women‘s Missionary Society ¢cf the United Church opened with an impressive memoriai service in memory of Mrs H. Boyce, Reg. N., United Church missionary who died in the local hosâ€" pital last Saturday. The service openâ€" ed. with the hymn "For All the Saints who from their Labors rest." Miss M. McGirr gave a short review of Mrs. Boyce‘s life work, Mrs. B. Stcneouse read John Oxenham‘s poem "‘There is No Death,‘ and H. W. Barber‘s "The Souls of Rightâ€" eous men." Following a minute of silent prayer, Mrs J. Mather offerâ€" cd prayer. f Aâ€"Christmas service "A Circle ¢f Hcomage Around the Christ Child," was conducted by the president, when the members present sat in a circle and took part in this approâ€" priate and worshipful service. ‘Treas., Mrs Derby; Students‘ Sec‘y., Mrs Pickering; fupply Sec‘y, Mrs Morrison; Expense Fund Sec‘y, Mrs Hepburn; Home H«pers‘ Sec‘y., Mrs McPherson:; Glad Tidings Sec‘y, Mrs Moffat: Miss. Band Leader, Mrs Hirâ€" tle; Helpers, Mrs Cross, Mrs Barfoot Mrs W. McFadden, Elsie Ledingâ€" ham. Pianists, Mrs Sneath and Mrs. Harding; Press Sec‘y., Mrs McPherâ€" son. PRESBYTERIAN W.VM.S. HELD ANNUAL MEETING ‘The annual meetinz cf Presbyteriâ€" an W. M. S. was hdd at the home of Mrs A. Derby. Opening exercises were conducted by Mrs. Patterson with Mrs Wm. McFadden reading ihe Bible lesson fromn Matthew 2 and prayer by Rev. Hirte. The different Secretaries all gave encouraiging reâ€" ports, with allocation more than reached. A life membership was presented to Miss Margaret L. Hunter by Mrs J. J. Smith in memoâ€"y of her sister, Miss Isabel McKenzie.. Mrs M. E. Wilson read a letter from Mrs R. nie: _ Christian stewardship â€" and finances, Miss M. L. Huntc:; â€" assoâ€" clate helpcrs, Mrs A. Hay, Mrs. R. Milne; community friendship, Mrs. B. Stonecuse; â€"supply, Mrs George Yiirs, Mrg. A. McMurray, Mrs. C. Mortley, Mrs T. Whitmore; Misâ€" sionsry Monthly, Mrs. W. A. Glass: lemperance. Mrs C Trarovâ€" â€" niamic+ Macfarlane expressing appreciation for the society‘s message during reâ€" cent illness. Mrs. T. F. House brovizht in the report cf the nominating commit tee which she moved would be adopted . This was seconded by Mrs. P. L. Gaznon and accepted by the members. ‘The officers for 1941 are, honorary presidents, Mrs. T. The officers for 1941 are as follows: President, Ns S. Patterson; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs Hirtle; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs Sneatt Ird vice Pres., The Mission Band report was givâ€" en by the leader Mrs Hirtle which showed much interest taken by childâ€" ren with increase in givings. Miss M.. J. McGiitr;â€" vice president Mrs. J. Mather and Mrs. W. H. Smith; secretary, Mrs. M. E. Wil son; treasurer, Mrs H. C. McKech THe ieacher and qupils of S. S. Nc. 2 are holding their Christmas entertainment on Frilay afternoon, Dec. 20th. Ladies provide lunch. stein. Mr Harry rPark is CNEAR~0 IUCl & term with Mr. Danid Kerr. Missos Douglas Joinston of Toronâ€" to and Ivan Jchnston of Long Branch Military Training Camp spent the weekend Mr. Goodwill near M sist with farm duties The compliments ofthe Season t0o wuch joy was spread amMmongs. Editor and staff. _ Walkerton children . and . younger Messers Norman Gddon and WA people on Thursday when word | was lace Lewis have receved their nOtiâ€" received from the militia department fication recently for nilitary traininE. {pot the Walkerton arenaâ€" would not Mr Clif Gordon i: engaged with pe required. for training puposes for MUr Goodwill near Mirkdale to 25 the winter months. â€" Several weeks (C&HIRCHES Mr farm and now living in Holâ€" at their parental home. R. Twamley; Tereross Park is engaged for a ley; president. vice president, t t ‘Third Finger, Left Hand‘ ‘Everything HMappens at Night‘ â€" and drilled two nights a week. . All hcpes for skating and hockey in the arena was abandoned by the ice fans and it appeared as if open air rinks would be resorted to. As to hockey it apperrs as if no teams will be iced in O. H. A., but Bruce and WALKERTON TO HAVE USE OF SKATING RINK playing. TUESDAY MIDNITE, Christmas Eve Added Happiness: OUR GANG COMâ€" EDY, POPâ€"EYE CARTOON, SKiâ€" RIRDS. 1 Student Ticket admits 2 Students ! 1.Child‘s Ticket admits Two Children On the Screenâ€"Tiwo Great Features FRANK MOKGAN in WED. & THURS., DEC. 24, 25, 2igh Myrna Loy Melvyn Doug:as THUR., FRI., SAT., AFTER SUNDAY Midnite at 12.05, . _, DECEMBER 22 ND Special Attraction for this Show only TWO ADMISSIONS for Price of One 1 Adult Ticket admits Two Adults ! Preston Foster Heilen Sonja tienie MON. & TUES. ONLY, DEC. 23, 24 Admission to Everyone 2 Days Only! Matinee Saturday at 2 for 1 Prices ! 1 ;. , _ _ "~* SpScious rooms and delighrful accommodaâ€" tions will add to the pleasure of your stay in Vancouver. \ ATTrActive RAIl Farce mt ... "" Unexcelled ing. _ Sped:r'wim rates at hotels. $l'be new Hotel Vancouver‘s spacious rOOms and Astzâ€"zce s GIFIS in Entertainment ! 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