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Dun Sm AXD 1320111“th ings of regret that We, your b To Rm: Wu? Sam-u The Beaxnsviile Independent speaks of Mr. Wray R. Smith who is about to leave there and succeed Rev. Mr. Ferguson, of Durham. in the Metho- dist Church he:e. The issue of the Qist inst. has a. lengthy outline of a sermon he delivered to the I. 0. F. of Courts Freestone and Pinehurst, after which the Courts- invit'ed the Rev. gentleman to their Lodge Room and presented him with an address and gold mounted fountain pen. Ihe following is the address, to which Mr. Smith made a very appropriate reply :â€"'â€" V vâ€"-.'vJ' Hoping you Ilia); all be abundantly ed in your new field uf labor. We M: a find farewell. Signed in behalf of the church “Fe must not forget your partner in life, whose kind, genial nature responded at a moment’s call when any service she could render was at all in need. And now in parting let us wish you all a full and abundant happiness in this world and in the world to come life everlasting. We cannot express our feeling in any tangible way, but as a nere memento of our three years‘ sojourn together allow us to present you this purse, which we, one_and all, trust you may be long spared to en Joy. , -_ v.--“ “Mme“ ugutuver me dark shadows that beset our Christian pathway. Not only have you been faithful in the discharge of your social duties, but you have been faithful as a student digging deep down after those things which give knowledge ot'a higher life, and sow . _ ing such seed as w1ll bring torth truxt and bless us, Just as the Wise husbandrnan studies the prepared religious thought in such a man- ner as to bring forth the best fruits. In the Epworth League too your wise counsel has otten been our guide, your liberal views have been ever healthful, and our hope is that your wisdom may stamp character in our lives and serve as a solid foundation on which to build a true relig- ious superstructure. va“ w" v. During the term of your pastorate amongst us we have found you ever faithful in the discharge of duty, ever ready to en- courage us in our moments of weakness; ever Willing to console us in times of trouble and ever able to shed light over the dark shadows that beset our Christian pathway. Not only have you been faithful in the discharge of your social duties, but you: have been faithful as a student digginh (190D (Intvn n‘.bnn .l-.. _- AI . . -._ DEAR Sm .-}.\'1) {Snowingâ€"Three years have passed smce hrst we met as mister and people. and now. that our umon 1s at an end, we have come to say “ good-bye.” During the term of your pastorate amongst us We have found you ever faithful in fho AL...L.......A -L 1, t _ REV. MR. FERGUSON. On Monday evening last. at the close of the Epworth League meet- ing in the Methodist church, a num- ber of members of the congregation and others assembled to say "good bye” to Mr. Ferguson and family, who were to leave next day for their new field of labor at Drew, near Mt.‘ Forest. The presentation of an ad- dress and purse, accompanied by a. of the kind feeling and people. wasa pleasantly Spent hour. Rev. Mr. Farquharson, Prin- cipal Allan, and Rev. Mr. Sharp, of Durham, Barrister Frost, of Owen Sound, and County Commissioner Richardson, of Flesherton, as well a number of, members of the congre- gation, took part in the farewell. Dr. Jamieson occupied the chair very pleasingly, Mrs. Carson, of -- daughteroin-law of Mr. James Carson rendered a beautiful solo which the audience appreciated very much. The following is the address to which Mr. Ferguson made’a suitable reply. as _ - - - . «j. w. 1". anrnxrnu, C, R. L033 Afigylegbfijiéilgh AGE)‘ 1‘ On the following evening, Monday ’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ' of last week, the members of the COMMISSIONER in H. C. J. Collections Epworth League and many members prumptlyattended :0- of the congregation met, to spend a LOANS and Insurance effected without (16- 300‘.“ hour and presented the [CHOW- lay. Companyand Frigate Funds to Loan mg address which explains itself. at 5, Inf; and 6 per cent. In sums and upon terms to suit. borrowers. .:\ DDRESS. . . _ .. . ‘. . n ‘ GRXMSBY,JUXE188111900. A (zen-ml l‘mauc'ml Bubxnee? lr‘an‘sactcd. Mus. Rev, Wu,” 1:.-s)um. . OFFICE-l uoor .\orth of b. bcott's More. OFFICEâ€"McIntyre Block Mmmy to Lnan at reasonable 'ates and on terms to sun borrower. - __Vâ€"..- J Associatiogn. Six year.» hospitalâ€"iékperience. RESIDENCEâ€"Old Bank Building. opposite C. McKinnon's Imp‘t Shop. Upper Town. DURHAH- ASSOCiatio“ -ov--v“ 1 .l Coileve Toronto: Member of the Col- ‘ege of thsicians and Surgeons Ontario, ' lember of the Detroit Medical _and Library Ax‘Qtu-oQL'... Q-.. ___ GOOD. ).\RRIS’3.-R, N’)'1“I:Y,CO.\'- ) -\'EYA.\'( ER Etc. ,Etc. ~N.... H QNOR CiRADUATE OP TRINITY E. J. FREEl, M. D. . I... MacHENZXE A DDRRSS. Gmxsmr, J L-‘XE 15th. 1900 0V8? (.3 rimsby. June 28, 1900. . s. DAVIDSON, rHlR,-~It is with deep feel. c, your brethern of Courts CWO. awkwwrmzc. 1.. Cwaww‘HmOZ. ADDR ESS. FERGUSON. and League , (Over the Bank) :Lv bless- wxsh you DURHAM The remains of the late Mrs. Daw- son Sharp were laid to rest in Maple wood cemetery lasc Friday. There was a very large funeral which show- ed the respect in which the deceased Elady was held. She leaves three sons and four daughters who have the sympathy of the community. Mr. and Mrs. Carson, of Durham, were the guests of Mr‘. and Mrs. Crawford one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Eden were iting Egremont friends last week _________ J. 11‘. V VI uau been born or else they had been mar- ried ten years ago, especially one young fellow who popped the ques- tion right there and then so he could be ready for another year. â€"-v.-V AV“â€" ture was the married and single men at a game of foot ball. Woe be unto thelsingle men. Could hear them say that they wished they. never had i.--” I The S. S. picnic held in Aldred’s ggrove was a success as usual, plenty ‘of everything. All kinds of games were indulged in. The most excit- ing part was a match between Var- ney and Durham foot ball teams which resulted in a drawhneither scoring. Though Durham had twelve men they could not win while Var- ney had eleven, the right number. The next time you fellows want to fetch a couple extra. The next fea- 7 _ _ _,..-‘., “no 15 um u'am at last, "fix the wonder of the age. By its whistle clear and in; time so fast I know 'tm the narrow gzmge.” , __ _._‘, “um uuu uuseu ms back And braced himself up strong. Then he made a dash with a smash and a crash And into that train did pitch; The old ram stood on the narrow gauge; But the train went into the ditch A tinker in a donkev cart “'ent whistling along the way, The smoke came curling iron: hie pipe And hisass began to bray. A good old lady put on her specs. And she listened to the sound, And she gazed on the swift and comely craft. And she saw the smoke around. The donkev’s bray seemed a whistle's scream Sounding along the vale The pipe-smoke a lomotive's steam Whirled by the autumn gale. And she said, “ This is the main «n I-mo w nen he saw the toy-shop train, J He gazed upon the novel sight And then he turned away " It may do." said he. " for a baby‘s toy int 'twill never do for Grey." A tough old ram got on the track As the trail} came creeping along He lowered Ins head‘qud raised his back I‘ n‘] ‘1'!)Dfll‘ ‘I:.n_.t. , :1 mw weeks ago Mr. \V. H. Ar- rowsmith, of Pomona, was enquiring for a. couple of missing verses on a little satirical skit on the narrow gauge. He quoted three verses from memory and asked for some one to contribute the others. \Ve are in- debted to Mr. James Matthews, of Egremont, for the original c0py of the whole thing and though part was previously published we reproduce it in full this issue â€"â€" ’ I had a dream the other night. \V'lu-n everything was stxll; I thought I saw the narrow gauge A twisting round a. hill A teakettle steamed on in front, With a wheelbarrow in tow. While the passengers got out and wal "l‘was so infernal slow. There came a farmer down from Wxth a wagwon load 0t grain, But he shook is head in wild dismay \Vhen he saw Hm urn-4.1.-.. A", - x (l my _ - ,_ -. “e. ....u ..u.u Lixcuu, uuu one ever ready to assist} us in the league and chum-h work with your wise words of counsel. \\'e do not wish to have you leave us without sonic-slight token. utlenst. showing the esteem in which you are held hy the young people of the Methodist rhureh of (jriiushy. In presenting you with this purse we ask you not to look upon it for its monimi value but desire you to feel, that although you are leaving usâ€"ineeting and part- ing forming a uirt of the life of a Methodist minister and his ielpiuateâ€"still there will always be the same kindly feeling towards you by your young friends here. and trust you will ever re- member the pleasant associations formed in Griiushy. We shall'ever hope and pray that the labors of yourself and Mr. Smith in the work of the Lord will. as in the past. be crowned with success and that when this life’s work is o’er you Q Will enter into the joy of vom- Lord 3...... ur mum upun to bid you farewell. and you. will take yourdt-lmrturc fur yuur new home in tlu- town uf Durham. During your sojourn aunung us for (ht: past three years We have learned tu 1mm upnu you! as a. ttruc and. tri_ed (fiend, and Mn“ nvnr Y'Ana‘A‘Iv 9.. .. . .A a DEAR FRIENDâ€"It is with feeling row that wv rvmcmbcr that in a short shall hr ralloed upon to bid you farewvll. will take yuurch-parturc fur your new tlu- tuwn at Durham. During your In..b-..a I-‘- ‘I A few week§ ago Mr. \V. H Signed on hthalf of burst : ----- anvil!” t'lvu usmlby our Saviour. ” \Vcll «lum- tlnou good and faithful servant. cuter thou into the joy of thy l.ox~«l,“:uul as a. light token of remembrance we _ ask you to acct-pt this fountain pen not for its in- trinsic value but mtlwrusa token ofrcmembrance from your brothers who bid you goml-bye, and all join in wishing you Uml~speed and hope that we may Ind-ct again. and assure. you in closing that you will always rwciw u lac-arty welcome to our homes, both yourself and estinmblc wife. and we I shall be pleased to have you visit our Courts at any time. Our rememberanoe of Â¥ou will afiord us _ pleasure, as we think 0 your social visit: Courts, your wise words of counsel in an the pulpit; and of your generous natun ways being ready to respond when your a have been called upon; we also regret tho other duties kept you from attending our meetings, but though absent in body “'1 you were present in the spirit. We trust that in the future. as in the pa “U! have health and strength aflonlad tn learn that you idst to enter ork. HERE IT IS IN FULL. Si gncd THE NARROW GAUGE. Tl'NEâ€"“ Oh S: VARNEY . :cess as usual, plenty All kinds of games 11. The most excit- match between Var- _.---- -.. I...“ "win I". in the past. be crowned with when tins lee’a work is o’er you m 305’ ot your Lord. 0.9 ""9 0B0 .â€" A L'snx E. Hursx, C. D. M. 1-3. Lmncmuck. C. R. THUS. A. ALLEN, C. l). (3. W. 1’. CARPENTER, C. got out. and walked Susannah.‘ ’om't Freestone and Pine of on will afiord us all deep { o§your social visits to our mls of cuuusel in and out 01 our generous nature in al- rcspond ‘whcn your _ services wnh feeljugs of sor- _a slunit time we at that your out rerrular y we inew Mrs. Haskins, for twenty years, suffered from rheumatism and Neu- ralgia, The very first dose of South American Rheumatlc Cure gave re- lief, and one bottle so greatly im- proved her that she thought it was almost magic. Mr. Haskins says that he suffered for years from dySpepsia and indi- gestion. By the advise of his pastor he purchased a. few bottles of South American Nervine and wns cured. Fifty Years in Durham to the Ottaw the interests to inspector and sent a. District to attend to of his company. The footballers held their annual picnic on Friday, the 22nd inst. It is called a great success although the fore part of the day threatened rain. No one would have objected if it had rained. The Baptist church is now trying to make up for lost time. It is said that ayoung student is to conduct services in the Orchardville church for a short time. l The crops generally are looking healthy and everything is making rapid growth. A good shower of rain would do good. Fall wheat in very many sections is first class, while in others it is poor. It appears the ground had not been properly handled last fall. a Could not express the rapture of Annie E. Springer, of Philadelphia, Pa., when Dr. King’s New Discovery cured her of a hacking cough that for many years had made life a burden. She says: “After all other remedies and doctors failed, it soon removed the pain in my chest and I can now sleep soundly, something I can. scarcely remember doing before. I feel like sounding its praises through- out the Universe.” I)r. King’s New Discovery is guaranteed to cure all troubles of the Throat, Chest or Lungs. Price 50c. and $1.00. 'l‘rial bottles free st all drug stores. Now, Mr. Editor, if we don’t write again this is likely to be our last budget. The children have all come in from berry-pickin‘r so we must 5? havelunch. Good-bye. Yes, Bunessan, we certainally will keep our pen off the Durham Road. Report Centre news, please, as we are not a regular cor. How is the bady? Congratulations. Sold by MACFARLANE CO Sorry, Pomona, that you were not at the christening you spoke of a few weeks ago, as Pat thinks a good lathering would not hurt the looks iof your upper storyâ€"â€"providing you ‘would call on Tommy, the Barber, and leave hime a (lime. The laun- dry man in question wishes you to know when he has anything to say regarding us that he is quite able to do so for himself. Next time you out yourself loose leave your oxen and dough-faces at home. Please be a little more careful. next time you remain at the ’phone so long. Beware of accidentsâ€"pink pills for pale peOple. A number from here took in the sights at Irish Lake on the 218t inst. and they really must havefiad‘a good time as they arrived home in small groups and in small hours. Mr. Malcolm McMillan is engaged at the Glencross bridge contract. *Hc reports good times with lots ofl hard work. Mrs. Brown, from Bentinck, is on a visit to her sister’s, Mrs. Arch. Benton, of the Centre. this time. We are all well with the - exception of Pat. who has been un- der blankets and kind treatment .r during the past few days, and this “" l week will findhim again at his knit- “ l ting in his usual good cheer. 0 cl Crops lock well around the Centre, 1: q'antl the farmers are likely to more, 'L‘-_.â€" | . r :1)! Dear Editor,-â€"Just a few lines for l A nice \oung man fr,om we wi '1 say Bruce, was a caller in our burg last week. Don’ t: be Ion" till you come up again Colin, was the lone- some remaxk made by his own deax sweet heart when the pony drove away. THOUSAND TON G UES ORCHARD. GLEN ELG CENTRE b" ..O *0 .“.D.- ,_ _.--... n. valuWUll, OI Varney, ’came up to renew old times at Mr. John ‘Greenwood’s on Sunday. They are a ‘ handsome couple. Mail-carrier. T. . Smith, is recovering slowly after his accident last week. Three broken ribs Will take tune to knit, ' Mr. Orchard, of Holstein. and Miss' Orchard, of London,_w ere the guests of Mr. Wm. Greenwood on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. ( came up to renew old Greenwood’s on Sun handsome couple. , ytugxauuues wnu be ngen, one in the woods ’another in Zion at night, Lauriston foot- ball “ Rattlers” are to play Traverston “Tumblers ” in the evenin . g. The great event 13 to take place on Saturday. June 30th, in Mr. George Blair’s woods. Mr. John Greenwood, of the 6th, and Mrs Thos. Greenwood, of the 2nd . . 0 . ., spent a week. In Harmlton recently, vxsmng Mr. James Dunsmoor and famxly, They enjoyed the I Zion’s Sunday School p expected to eclifme all pre programmes wi I be given. another in Zion at night. Mr, “ Jim ” Allan. of the 4th, himself an A 1 man during the he has been-with Mr. Geo. Blai is u this week. \ ill Jack speaks .very highly of the usage they received at Niagara ‘amp this year, Will has “filled ont” during the two weeks. Messrs. Dean and Wilson, of Durham, are sinking a well for Will Edwards: r. His time Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Peart spent and Sunday at Mr, John Allan’s mont. ' Cattle are bringing a good {nice out this way, owing to the owners laving some- thing 8 ecially good. Here are some sales made or 2. ear-oldst Mr. Robt. Allan, 3 head S120; arry Mofiat, 2 head $64; Tom Glencross. 5 head $155; but they were choxce. . . o, and has proved to be true and fearless. HIS discourses have been always highly intel- lectual and logical. We wish him contin- . ued success m his new sphere. Farmer M. Wilson is busy at work on Mr. Wm. McNaliy’s barn timber. The masons are to begin work at once. The Ritchie-McGirr mason gang did speedy work on Wm. Cook’s barn founda-l tron. ’Tis a splendid (piece of work and is 4 winning many wor s of praise. The buildin is to be erected on Tuesday. One hundre smart fellows are invited. Galt. “ma u1¢u y Harpy, or ualt, is up on a visit to the Nelson famxhes. Mrs. James Nelson has. also yeturned to her hubby, after a few “'eekS’ VlSit to he]. Old hnrno noun run nanasome amt stalwart R. Torry, of Lauriston, and hxs sxster. spent the first of the week the guests of sts Ella M. Cook. There’ll soon be talk of hard don't get more soakmg showers Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson of Flesherton, were down to Clocklm home on Sunday. Sraxnmn Baxx’s Goon SI!0WING.â€"- The Standard Bank as the annual re- port shows, has enjoyed its full share of the proSperity, which in the past year has at'tended the leading mone- tary institutions. The clear profits of the year were $143,283.01. After paying two half yearly dividends of 4per cent, each, and a bonus of 1 per cent, the bank has been able to, write $10,000 01? the office safes and 1 furniture account, transfer $15,000i to rebate of interest account, and; ‘adds a round $100,000 to the reserve I fund, which is now $700,000. The balance of $29,908.60 is carried for- ward on profit and loss account. The board may well report that the year’s business has been exceptionally profitable. The note circulation of the bank is now $826,750, and the deposits $13: 5,114.58. and An American exch'ange tells following story :-" Seven years a farmer living near Baldwin 1 his vest on the fence in the yard, and as a result or it a u'nr Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills are s;:-cific for all kidney, bladder, and primary derangements, and liver tumbles. and ‘have an enormous sale all over this continent. One pill a dose, 23 cents a box. at all dealers. or Ed- :‘.-;1n:~'~')n. Bates and Co., Toronto. Dr. Chase’s Ointment is a. positive and absolute cure for piles. It is the only preparation which is guaranteed to cure every form of piles. _ Mr, Wm. Giles, carpenter. Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., states:-â€"“ Unsolicited I write to tell you of the good qualities of Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills in curing urinary troubles. I do not write for your especial profit, but for the good of those afflicted as I have been. I have used eight boxes. and do not new {991 the old trouble in the least. “I felt relief one hour after taking the tint pill. -It is a. great source of comfort to me to know that there is a muiiceine to help my weak kidneys. - .‘ulS-L‘ wishing further particulars may a;"~"!1'ess me as above.” Kidney and Bladder Ailments that Would Yield Only to Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver E3533. fifinary Bits..-\_V:“(3é1:l_dx'ell. of V: finnn “-H ...~.____ TRVAERSTON DURHAM CHRONICLE. _ 7.. ...-quI, U]. l >11 for Will Edward: ' School picnic this 1 :33 all, previouspnes‘ THIS AND THAT uue 14m) spent a week ', Vlsmng My. James V, They enjoyed the Peart spent Saturday John Allan’s, m Egre- :â€"-"Seven years ago near Baldwin hung f_____, o of hard tim es if we .I, ‘ :m and family to the Old Mc- year is ' N6 May 31 .-â€"2m. pd HE UN DERbIGNED WILL keep for service at Lot No. 5, Gen. '2, N01?- manby, an Ayrshire Bull “Bungerie” 11160. J.G. 9mm _ ‘tn'- 0‘ L‘»â€" ‘ AWShiIB Bu“ For Sewice. ARKDAL E DF WE Y. REGIS- tered Pedigree No. 30141â€"will be kept for service at Lot 9, Gen. '2, W. G. R. Bentinck. Termsâ€"$1.00 payable on or be fore the first of February. Persons drs- posmg of cows will be chargel whether :11 calf or not. HENRY ALEXANDER, June 6. 1900. Elm Dornoch P. 0., v Lu“ 1.)! Melligan Propertyâ€"o; George Street, one acre of good land 111 good location, a desirable residenoe, will be sold on easy terms. Apply to ED. MILLIGAN, Palmerston, or to W. CALDER, Durham. Jan. 17, 1900. tf May8th, 1900. - g $.‘ nam, containing: four (4) acres more or less. There is on the said Lot a brick dwelling houso, containing 6 rooms and a kitchen also stable and driving Shed and hard and soft water. This is a very desirable pro- perty and will be sold reasonably. For terms apply to .Shorthorn Bull For Service. J. of Chqster Street rifiâ€"tlâ€"xve Town of ham, cgntaming: four (4) acres more 01 There IS on the said Lot a brick dw. PARK LOT NUMBFR TWO Noam Of Chester Street in Hm 'I‘n ..... n: n..- House Lot For Sale or to Rent. March 27th, 1900. L for sale lots ,8 on con. ‘21, Egrt and 3 on con. 4, S. D. R.,' Glenelg. consists of lOOacres, 90cleared, well w: and fenced. 70 acres fit to run macl over. Good large brick house with shed 20x30 and driving shed same si: bank barn, small orchard, 1!; miles school. Lot3 consists of 54 acres, 25 011 balance hardwood bush. Clear title. be sold on easy terms. For further I ulars apply to perfect im.ang_tocus. For Sale. RICK HOpSE fin LOTâ€"JPHE ‘I‘ 14v IAN 9.4.? 6V4? 14? A? 2? MS 1571‘?“ S7 S7 S7 S7 S7 S4 Eyc Comfort Flour Feed delivered to any part of town on short notice. CHOPPING RE? MacFAHLANE CU. G. LEFROY VICCAUL, Banister etc. Durham i an con. ‘21, Egremont. x D. R.,' Glenelg. Lot 8 , Sgplgared, well watered JOHN WHITMORE. Durham P. O. to run machinery IA _ o. - Va r ney' P . O house with wood ed same size and (1, 1!; miles from : acres, 25 cleared. Clear title. Will or further partic-