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After we came to Maitland we were supplied with fresh remounts that came from S. America. Argen- tine ponies they are. a small breed of horses, about 1'4 hands, of good build and fairly well broken to the saddle, though some of them try the skill of the Western cowboys pretty well. At present the blacksmith sta ' ar- busy shoeing them, after which I hear we are to move on at once, \Vhich. none of us are sorry for. \Ve are getting discouraged at being held back so long even though we know trying experiences may be ahead of us. To the front is the general wish of the Strathconas. We hear little war news and what w e do hear you will have heard long ago. and more too. We were three weeks at Green Point. where G Squadron was moved out from the Cape about five miles, A and B Squadrons remaining behind with the horses. As you Will know we had very _poor luck with our horses: lost 160 of them on the botlt and when landed many of them had to be shot for the gianders, hadiy leaving enough for the two squadc rons instead of three. The city has a very nice appearance coming in from the water. It lies at the foot of a very big mountain and the buildings show up well as we ap- proach. They are mostly antiquated in design but neat and comfortable looking. Instead of the little picket fences commonly used in Canadain front of lots, there are here ugly thick walls of mud and stone and mortar, built. we are told, at the time they used to have slaves under them. The lawns and gardens are pretty and judging by appearances the proprietors are mosdy in com- fortable circumstances. Any work they have to do there are plenty of negroes and Kaflirs to do it. As we passed into the dock these Same natives made at curious sight for us, and they gave us plenty of Sport. They put me in mind of frags watching for flies with their mouths open, and as we flung coppers on the wharf from the ship’s side they were. SC'ambled for as eagerly as would children in Canada. The weather has been extra fine since we came, very little rain, which suits us well as our beds are apt to get rather damp with much rain. Our tents are pitched in a straight line with 12 men to a. tent and we always manage to get into bed without a step ladder and no danger of falling out when we are in. Again I take the pleasure of writ- ing you a. few lines. although I know before I Start. there will be little in- tereSting in it as we haven’t been out to see anything yet, outside of city limits or town whichever it is. It is something like the big place Pat Was in: he described it as wry large, 16 miles long l4, miles wide, and that is about what this place looks like to a Strathconn horseman who is not allowe'd the roving priv- illeges of a war correSpondeiit. DURHAM CHRONICLE DURHAM, JUNE 14TH, 1900. Interesting Letter From Geo. A. Ledingham. DEAR Em'roz: AND Emsxus: W. lrWin, STRATHCUNA HORSE. Maitland Camp, May 8th, 1900 Editor and Proprietor. The death of Wm. Ferguson on Sunday last at his residence in Shel- burne was no surprise to his friends, who had noticed that he was gradu- ally getting weaker during the past few days. Deceased was in his 79th year, and was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. He settled in Priceville in 183:2, and he resided there until he moved to Shelburne about two years ago. For nearly half a century he was one- of the best known men in South Urey, and being a. xnigistrate he was always called Squire Ferguson by the residence of Priceville. He hell the position of Superintendent or Inspector of Public Schools of South Grey for 3.3 years and resigned the position on accor nt of ill health 1111886. He was highly respected by the teachers in his inspectorate, and in 1878 he was presented with a magnificent gold watch by the Teach- ers’ Association of South Grey at their annual meeting in Flesherton. In 1880, when the schools of Melanâ€" cthon and Sheiburne were added to the County of Buffet-in, the editor of this paper had the honor of present- ing Air. Ferguson, ata meeting of the Teachers’ Association in Flesher- ton, with a handsome silver-headed ebony cane, suitably inscribed, asa mark or reSpcct from the teachers of Melancthon and Shelburne. He paid close attention to his duties, and the earnest, hard-working teacher had always a friend in Inspector Fergu- son. The deceased leaves awtdow and six children, three sons and three daughters. The sons are 'l‘hos Ferguson. oi Chcboygan, Mich ; Albert Ferguson. of Dundas; and Geo. Ferguson, of Detroit, Mich. The daughters are Mrs. Geo. Ruthetw ford, Shelburne; Mrs. R. J. Watson. Walters Falls; and Mrs. \V. A. Para ker, of McVicnr. Mr. Ferguson was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and was for many years a local preacher. His death will be regretted by a host of friends in Pricerille and vicinity, who had known him for so many years. The funeral was held on Tuesday after- noon to Shelburne cetnetery.â€"â€"Shel. burne Free Press. In spite of all the evidence published in the daily press and even in spite of the testimony of your best friends you may still be skeptical regarding the unusual virtues of Dr. Chase’s Ointment. Nothing short of an actual trial will prove to you be- yond the possibility of doubt that I): Chase’s Ointment is an absolute cure for piles. A single box will be sufficient to make you as enthusiastic as your neighbour in praising Dr. Chase’s Ointment, for it is certain to cure lier, \Vell, I must draw to a. close, I have run into detail more than I in- tended. I hope all Durham friends are in as good health asI am and hope to find them so when we get this little affair settled with Paul Kruger and step once more on Can- adian soil. With‘ best wishes and kind regards from The worst of it is they don’t leave/us long enough in. Our horses have plenty of stable room: copes about 4 feet long with a ring and 100p on one end and togle on the other are fastened begether and staked down and the horses are tied to that and also tied by the heels behind'to keep them from crossing the lines. This they didn’t think much of for a while, but like some things with ourselves, “The Soldiers of the Queen,” they had to put up with it. DEATH OF WM. FERGUSON. Formerly Pabiic School Inspector for South Grey. WHERE ARE THE THURSDAY. GEO. A. LEDINGHAM. >-. 0.0 C-fi “ Reg. H0. 405,” Strathcona Horse, South Africa. SKEPTICS ? It is growing customery for wheelsmen to get the handle bars as low as possible, throw their heads down and wire in for all they are worth without looking where they ;are going. As a. result, Tommy Grasby and Willie Prue calided one day last week at full speed, one lit in Egremont and the other in Nor- manby, and they had to get a. wheel- barrow to take their wheels to John Sirrs’ shop for repairs. Miss Ida Hohkirk, Harboard Street, Toronto, endured the miseries as we have described. Her system was utterly run down, and though her work was not unusualb exacting, she became unable to do it. She used Dr. Arnold’s English 'l‘ox.n Pills, “ and.” she writes “they set me on my feet again. The tired. dull, heayy feelings passed away. I grew strong and vigorous; the terrible nervous headaches vanished, and I now feel capable of doing any amount of work. Dr. Arnold’s English 'l‘oxâ€" in Pills are certainly a medicine that every girl who has to work {or her living should use.” Dr. Arnold’s English Toxin Pills ale sold by all ding gists, lazwc box 750. ., small box‘) -50., 01 sent postp‘aid on xeceipc of price by The Ainold Chemical Co., Limited, Canada Life Building, 44 King Street West, To- mnto. Miss Maud Dargavel, of Dox'nocla, spent a few days with the Hunt fam- ily since our last budget. The young woman who is closely confined to a store or office during six or eight hours every day, obliged to breathe the impure, exhausted air over and over again, perhaps be- ing under the necessity of being on her feet the greater part of the time. cannot but feel tired, heavy, languid and depressed â€" utterly worn out, in short-when she goes home in' the eveninrr. Soon her blood becomes thin and watery, her nerves break down, she “ goes into a decline,” or some other of the many diseases known as Female Troubles sets in, and after untold sufiering an untimely grave re- ceives the victim. This can all be avoided, and instead of feeling worn- out and miserable after her day’s work, the girl will be fresh and vigorous, simply by using Dr. Ar- nold’s English Toxin-Pills, the great- eSt blood-maker, germ-killer and nerve-strengthener on earth to-day. Mr. Wm. Calvert, is attending the Grand Jury in Owen Sound this week. Mr. Alex. Grierson, tired of batch- ing. has taken unto himself El. wife in :he person of Miss Rehkoof. of Nor- a most successful meeting. Good papers on (lifierent subjects are being prepared, and good speeches are ex- pected, and the hOSpitality of the Dromore people is-unequaled. All intereSted in the work are cordially invited. Mr. Wm. TurnbuH, of Rainy River District, who has been buying up a car of stock aud implements around here le‘c for his home on Monday. Egremont’s annual S. S.-Conven- tionjs to be held in Dromore on July 3rd. Preparation is being made for The first picnic of the season at Hamilton’s Lake took place on Satur- day. The picnickers were from Orchardville and a good time was spent. AlthoughMr. Hamilton is engaged in house building we learn they are as hospitable and ready to cater to the wants of pleasure seek- ers as ever. Messrs Art Hunt, Herb Liuiugsron and Marshall Johnston attended the circus at Mt. l'orest last week. Mrs. \Vm. Hillis, of Shallow Lake, is visiting friend in this part at pres- ent. We are sorry to have to report that Mr. Jas. Allan, of Winnipeg, son of Co. Com. Allan, is at present. laid up with a sore leg, He may probably come home and visit the friends for a. few weeks during his unwanted holidays. Mr. 'l‘hos. Grasby. of Scarboro’, is spending a few days with his mother and sisters. In fact the whole famlly was tOgethex on Sunday for the first time in a. long while. ,0 mg, ha: :he per manby. Long Hours, Unceasing Attention to' Business and Close Confinement1 Broke Down Her Health 4â€" Drag Arnold’s English Toxin Pills Fully Restored it. Our school trustees are bound to haVe our school one of the hem. m the County, and last week purchased a Caxton’s :School Series, a work which they 833’ contains great knowledge. HOW DR. ABNOLD’S ENGLISH TOXIN PILLS SAVED MISS IDA HOBKIRK’S HEALTH. Imaom sun's ESCAPE CORNER CONCERNS. ‘ VICKERS. 0.. .r4 $ , . hfact they say there are some things to be found in it that even they' did not know, and in order to be fully posted. are thinking of holding night school and allowing others the prive- legc of gaining the knowledge. Auupu, ' navy-nu UULHU; .‘11‘. AllUOl'e MCL‘RUHOXI sterling silver pepper and salt ernet; Miss {osetta Lawrence. china fern bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lawrence, pair lace enr- tains; Mr. Samuel \\-'ln’f.nnn‘e, glass pickle dish ; Miss Vickie McFadden, glass preserve dish; Mrs. Fred Bond, basket flowers; Mr, and Mrs. Henry Lawrence. pair pillows and covers; Mr and Mrs. John Mc *‘adden, )arlor lamp: Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Lawrence and family, half (1035. silver knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. 'l‘hrnnas McFadden, coni’iterpane: Mr. and Mrs. Willie Chap- man, lemonade set; Miss Ada Chagmian, pair linen towels: Mr. S. I“. Morhvck, connt~ erpane; Mr; and Mrs. George Lawrence, Sr., linen table cloth; Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman. silver crnet stand ; Mr. and Mrs John Lawrence._Sr., connierpane; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lee, armed rocking chair; Mr. and Mrs. James Baird. linen table cloth; Miss Bella Grierson, glass preserve dish; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lawrence, Sr. «(Miller- pane; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph .l'atterson, table oilclotli ; Mr. and Mrs, John Whitmore linen table cloth; Mr. George Chapman, parlor lamp; Misses Minnie and Martha McFadden, pair vases: Mr. and Mrs. David Hamilton, pair woollen sheets; Mr. and Mrs. James Hopkins, pair lace curtains: Mr. and Mrs. James Eden, lamp, Mr, and Mrs. Robert White, china cheese dish; Mr. Willie and John and Miss Aggie Sirrs, gold edged preserve dish and half doz. servers ; Mr, and Mrs. Willie John Ector, pair vases; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Davis, pair vases ; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Black, glass water set; Mr. and Mrs. Jones Harrison, connterpane: Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrence, Jr.. pair linen towels; Mr. and Mrs. George Moore. fruit basket; Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham Ector. sidedish; Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Urntlirie, sil- ver pickle dish; Mr. and Mrs, (lriltcliley, china cheese dish; Mr. and Mrs. James Matthews, rocking chair. We wi .h to congratulate our brother scribe :tt. Bunessan on having realized the great happiness that he has had in such great anticipation. No doubt the next victory that is celebrated he will have it. out on par- ade, and we will go out and admire it and receive some more of his sympathy that he is ccnsrantly ofl'ering us. ' Of the many. large and happy gatherings that have assembled in the last decade at the pepular resort, the Lake, none‘have equaled the one of last Wednesday across the Way from it, at the home of Mr. Wm. McFadden to witness the marriage of his youngeSL (laughter. Eliza. to Samuel Chapman. At. six o’clock friends and relatives from far and near had assembled to the number of about 1-10, and all repaired in front of the house where stood on the ver- andah the Rev. Mr. Ryan clothed with all the emblems of authority for perforn‘iing so sacred a ceremony. The bride leaning upon the arm of her father appeared and was placed beside the groom. Her sister, Miss Henrietta. and Mr. ‘Ct'm Sirrs then rendered hoth cheer and aSaistance while the knot was being securely ttetl. The bride. heth young,r and handsome. was neatly and tastiltv dressed with possibilities of a long; useful and happy life. The groom was young. ruddy and hale and look- ed happy :15 the days at 9 long. After congratulations .\l r. Elmore McFadden mounted a buggy with acamera to secu‘re a picture of the crowd {or reâ€" memherance. All parmek heartily oi the suinlgtueus wedding supper, and as is custoinery, the single ladies pocketed a little of the bridescane, hoping; in a dream to ;:C:t :-t Forums“) of a similar event which they hope some day to more fully participate in. The evening- Was pleasanty Spent up to the we sum. hours, when all dispersed, leaving: the happy coup- le their best wishes and even a nore tangible proof of their esteen . a list of which will he fezind below. “’0 join with every one in this part in extending congratulations atrl a hearty welcome a.»- citizenq to our line. VA good number from “this part will take in the Guelph excursion. - Some to witness the races, others to visit friends while the majority will be in- terested in the farm. b: China Plates; Miss A Imie Black, butter dish; Mr. Rubert McFadden. fancy take Nate: table cloth: Mr. and Mrs Johnny Bailey, pair faucyjugs: Mr. James Mack, half (107.. silver teztsvmns and butter knife; Mr, T'homas Lawrex'we, Pel'fume bottle; Mr. and 'I‘I I "" A‘ """ “"“ V‘Jhtvt nuuU . u“. Thom“ Lawrence, perfume bottle: Mr. and Mrs.’1‘homus Harrisnn. pymerye dish and one (102. servers: Mr. and Miss Martin, china toilet set: Mr. Wm. Lawrence, Jr., gUId pen; 311', “Nd 31].}1, \V3n‘ [1‘31‘Vrence Jr” china butter (1151:, Sugar buwi and crenm jug; Mr. and Mrs. John 8.3100(110, fruit basket : Mr. George Lawrence, Ext, fancy liandglass: Miss Gladys Lawrence. fancy box and silk haudkerehief, Mr. James ‘1'! O. V._ _ _ - ------------- “I‘Vlull“." Q “1‘. '}(|ll|Uo’ \‘l1it11101'.e 118mm and ':11t cruet; Miss Blanche M 1.11tl1w11's 1.111c1' I1111I'c13rchxefbox Miss Dorothv [131111311113 11110;: .1' bottle; Mrs. John Baird, 1101101b011'l:.\11.:111dM1 \\'111.R1':m be1'1'1' set: \liss Annie Law 1011113, 111193111 bottle. ' M1. Moore 311-1‘ 1111111311 I‘R ISSY-JN'I‘. ' P10 Scufilers, Turnip - ws . ‘ -. 9 Sewers, Cultnao tors, and in fact everything the farmer needs. REPAIRS of all kin’ds constantly kept: on hand. - Call at the new premises a few dodrs south of the Middaugh House. Lower Town, Durham. Jack Nedigur is quite a hustler. He is around in the mornin-.: routing the farmers out of bed and buying their stock. Jack says the early bird catches the worm. Malott Cream Separator No dairy is complete without a Malott Cream Separatorâ€"the best and easiest handled separator in the market to-day. Mrs. W. Dunn was the guesz of Mrs. Leeson 'one day last week. Arthur Clark and J. Sirrs frequents Durham pretty often. There must be some attraccien. Mr. and Mrs, Wilkinson were visit- ing at; (‘wen Sound and Wiarcon last week and had a pleasant Lime. Our F. B. '1‘. are waiting patiently for some one to say they can beat them. Mrs. Jalmsl*‘e1gu5011 and\1r.and \Irs. Hoses Domwlly were visitiu" Mr. and 3115.301le McCalmon one day last \\ eek. FOR THE HOUSEHOLD we have the Bell Pianos and Dig-ans. \Voodstock Organs and Pianos. Raymond Sewing Machines. 3 full line of McClaly’s Stoves. Miss Lottie ~kee, after spending a couple of necks visiting Doxnoch fliends, letumcd home Saturday. Mr. James Clark is huSLling things at; a great: rate. Eve my morning at 5 or (5 o’clock he is on the road to Ms. Forest with :L load of lumber. Mrs.~T. and S. McUomb, of 15111108- sun, were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Little. Mr. V11]. McCalwon, of Dornoch. was the guest of his parents one day last week. A little dish wushe: ' arrived at Mr. R. Patty’s last \"edu° esdm and all are doing, well. Lace Curtains. ‘2 1.2 Yards 14mg 25 a pair. Luce ('Jurmius, 3 yuras 11mg. 65c. and" .50 a uuir. Lace Curtains. 3 1-2 yards lung. $1. and $1.15 3 pr. Rulllcd_Bohhixwt, the new Curtain gumls. 23‘ .‘.')c .1 c ' ‘ each. Colored Linen Table (quut's. 2 1.2 yards 1011:. $1.40 cavh. \Vhitu Bod S Heads large size. $1. 00 each. I. nglish Limh mu. 2 \ards \\ i110. 500 a. square yd. 1' [our on Cloth 1 \‘urd 1 1 4 11-2 and 2 3anls xx 1dr at" -5c 3 square vard. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marshall were the guests of Mr, and Mrs. C. ngdd one day last week. The annual Sunday School picnic will be held in Aldx'enl’s Grove on Sat- urday, June 2335M, and it is going to be the best one that ever was there. There are going to be sports of all kinds, {Oulbnil match between Vnrney and Dornocll itllll baseball bet“ een married and single men. All are welcome. and 40m: um]. Table Linen, 5,-iu \\ idu. 27x: a flux! ’I‘Jfle Linen (34 in \\ 1‘10. 500 a \ am. A snap, \\ [Ii-(e _Linou 'luhic (.m 01", :2 -‘.: yales lung. $1.40 Miss Sharpe, of Durham, is giving music lessons in our burg. She has a. large class. “’0 have a full line of Spring Shoes of all kinds tnr Mun. \V’omen and Children, at usual low Big 4 prmcs. Come and see us 3 NOW we Have a full and com- '_ plete line of . Farm and Demestic Implements and Machinery. FOR THE FARM we have Deering Harvesting Machinery, Maxwell Binders and Mowers, Chatham and Snow-ball Wagons, Car- riages and Buggies of all the very best makes. Our Spring Prints W. H. BEAN. Big 4, MPLEMEM WAREHBBMS SPRING GOGDS: get your pick. Hating moved to our new stand a few steps south of the Middaugh House, we are pre- pared m do business better than ever, and at the lowesc figures and best terms. i g 4’ Calder’s Block, ~-- DURHAM. â€"-â€" gens (Map ! VARNEY . C. McKlNNON. Come em ly and Attend 'ihe Best-4t Pays! excise great care in choosing a school. Money is not easy to get therefore it should not, he s )L‘Ilt foolishly. Before You decide to spend a dollar let us correspond with you. Our cata- logue tells you about our superior advantages. Commence your course now. Our attendance. is increasing y car by year. A large number of recent students have accepted good situations. Students in attendance this year from Canada, United States and Newfoundland. STRATFORD, Ont. Y()L'XG_MEX AND \VQME‘N SHOULDEX l0“!"s‘n I’- A. GORDON Lower Town , W. GUTHRIE, Biacksmithing ! rs ' .2 x“ 713$ 5!” 4S ' 22% Q"; 712$ A"; 711$ w 22s AV; \Y’ figgi- Infant’s Fine Dongola Buctoned. 50c for” . . ........ fig Children’s Fine Dongola Strap Slippers, 70c for ........ :3), Girl’s and \Vomen’ 3 Fine Dongola Buttoned, $1.10 {01. 7C-‘ :3)‘ Girl’s Cordavan Buttoned, first Class, 31.97) for .......... 33$ Girl’s Pebbled B1118, first class, $1.25 for.. .............. 5W: Bovs’ Kip Bals, good wearers. $1.20 for. . .. .. .. .. . .. $3): Women’s Dongola Oxfords, $1.00 for ........... . . . . . 70-. “m Women’s Fine Dongola Oxfords, $1.35 for . . . . . . . . . .. $71: Farmers’ Wearing Shoes, 75c, $1.00 and.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ’4? .w, '3 1)-. ’4‘? gm. 715 s!» ’4'? Nb 7/86 S. SCOL‘T, the Wool man. has a large assortment Yarns, Flamxels. Blankets and Choice 'i‘weeds to select. from, all pure wool goods, and is prepared to give'Cash or Trade for any quantity Of woo]. See Our Goods and CUSTOM WEAVIN G Cardin g Spinninrr and Pulling done on short notice, A choice line of GROCEBIES always kept in Stock S. SCOTT By buying your Footwear at the Shoe Store where a practicai man is always willing to Show how to pick a good 51:00. W. J'. ELLIOTT. Principal Leave Your Foot Memure I. hing Your Repa'riug! THE undersigned wishes to in- timate to the gcnvral public that he is impared to do all kinds Blacksmitliing at one price to all. Factory madeShoes, 25c cash. Hand madcs Shoes, 30c. Setting, -â€" -â€" 10c 03le Watchmaker and Jeweller, ascertain our prices before purchasing: elsewhere. Make Monzg? PEEL, W 001. ‘Want-ed. BLA cxsmrn. READ 0N : DURHAM. AT OLD PRICES. Hardware ! ’If you have a breachy horse, can and ~ get one of our Horse Pokes Our Paints. Six Turnip Hoes. Just arrived another assortment of Hammocks. Our Baby Hammocks are something very extra Another large stock of Tim- ware and Granitewarc just to hand, such as Cream Cans. Mill: Pans. Milk Pails and Strainer Pails, Tin Boilers. COpper Boilers, Copper Nickel Kettles, Tin Kettles, etc. Our “Souvenier Cups are {:0- ing off {11:31. June 14, 1900. CANADIAN and American Coal Oil always in stock. Fine assortment of WHIPS in stock Bicycles. difl‘erent kinds to choose from going in everything in our line, and we have at present an immense stock in our es- tablishment to choose from. “'e are always in in. position to give you the-best: prices Our weekly supply of Ready~ Mixed Paint. just to hand. The majority of wise think- ers have found out the quality of our paints, as will be seen by the quantity we are selling. We have the quantity and quality in Turnip Hoes. Gail early and get one to suit your taste. A few more Bicycles just ar- rived. Our Bicycle supply stock is immense.