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DURHAM, DECEMBER, 20 1900 DURHAM CHRONICLEI The re. epnyere of the town of Dar- ham are now called upon to face a union: problem in as much as it in- volves the expenditure of consider- nble money. A B3, -law the lull text npprovnl or tejection on the day of the Monicipnl Election. The voice of the people will be given on the queotion of erecting a new town hallo and u in all questions where the ex- penditure of money is involved there will be a diflerence of opinion. Up to the present time, we have been very non-committal on the question. We were not sufficiently well informed on the financial con- dition of the town. and, though we Ielt the present structure was a disgrace We had a disinclination to udvocate anything that would be a burden to the people. From a perusal of the By-iaw it will beseen that the proposed bullis to cost. $7,000, and that De- bentures are to be issued extending over: period of twenty years, and to a careful consideration of the question we invite every interested ntepayer. We find that {tom the last revised ”comment roll the value of the ratonble property is $315,419, and that the present debt of the town is 834,000 nearly. Out of this indebt- edness of 834,000, $10,000 is a loan to the Furniture Co. and the repayment of 81,000 a year will, begin in a year or so. Thus it will be seen that the actual debt is only $24,000, a con- dition which will compare favorably, we believe. with the financial stand- ing of any other town in Canada, and should act as an incentive to go-ahead citizens to enhance the beauty of the place by the addition of so necessary and so valuable a public asset. Again it will be seen that the total amount to be levied for principal and interest to wipe out the whole cost at the expiration of twenty years is only $515.07 per annum. ’lo raise this amount on the present assessed valuation. .would require about 13 mills additional tax. That is provid ing the present assessment remains stationary and that no revenue come [row the Hall, conditions that are not at all to be entertained. The town has now risen from a state of lethargy. A new life is be- ing developed, and a feeling '3? riv- alry. wholesome rivalry should, if it has not already begun. sprung up in our midst. In other words the place is bound to go ahead like other towns and with the inevitable development of the cement industry we are rapid- ly outgrowing the condition of things that would serve our needs during the past decade. We are now showing signs of pregress, and with the material development of the past few years the outside world is be- ginning to look upon us as a more progressive peOple. Visitors and travellers are advertising our actions. as well as the public press. and yet we havn’t a public monument deserv- ing of a single commendation. egnin, end, :3 Commissioners, we believe they are both capeble men, end, like Messrs. Brigham and Mc- Kinnon, they hove had the advantage of e wide exPerience. The nomina- tion dey will soon be here and then the public will know whom they are enlled upon to choose ltom. We are now in the field to advo- cute 3 new hall. or any other public improvement consistent with our means us a town, and will stay with the job until we get it. Who to-day emong our citizens can point with pride to the old structure, and an- nounce it as the only public hall of the town ? There is no such man to be found, end we hope when the re- turns ere in on the 7th day of Janu- ery next, that the people of the town will be able tolook back with pride to the first public record of the 20th Century as giving voice to a spirit of progress by asking the Council to go thud with a new and suitable Hall. We are still unable to say who the aspirants for the County Commis- siunership will be in this division. but from current rumor it is likely the present men will have opposition. There seems to be little or no fault found with the sdminstrstion of Messrs. Brigham and McKinnon, and if experience counts for anything. snd. we contend it. does, there seems to be no good resscn why they should not he returned. The ofllce any way not so full of emoluments that any is msn should break his neck for the sets of all he can get out of it, but 0! course the honor is there just the suns, sad the County Commissioner- ship is s 2006 training for a higher position to which, no doubt, many of the more smhitious ones sspire. losers. Allsn snd School: will run W. IrWin, TOWN HALL QUESTION. it! Editor and Proprietor. 1 Mr. R. Smith had a successful sale 3 of his farm stock and chattles on the f 10th. Mr. George Noble. of Mark- : dale, wielded the hammer. Mr. : Smith has sold his farm and is going ’ to reside in Mnrkdale. Accept thanks for a copy of your Christmas premium. I Thanks Mr. Editor for the Canadian Annual, which we received last. week. Mrs. Juim Moffat is visiting friends and relatives in London at present. Our present teacher, Miss Hawkiu, attended the wedding of Miss Davit, of Epping, last week. Home from O. R. C. I. on Tuesday came Mr. 'l‘llos. Firth to Spend his Xmas holidays at the old homestead. Mr. Alex. .IOpp 'iso-xpected home from Owen Sound this week. The peeple of Edge Hill will be pleased to have Alex. among them again. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Chronicle staff. A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. James Summers last week when his eldest daughter, Jane, was united in marriage to Mr. Wes- ley Gibscn. of Berkeley. - The Wesley church peOple had their reopening services on the 9th and 10th with good success, the total proceeds amounting to $110.00 Mr. Robert Buchanan has arrived back home from the North-West. He is, we are informed, not very much struck on that part of her Majesty’s Dominion. Messrs. A. Johnston and Hutchinson, Jr., were up to Capital last week on the jury. Miss Ada Banks left for Toronto last. week after spending the summer at home. Miss Maggie Kenny is spending. a few weeks with friends and relatives in Arthur. Mr. J. W. Firth is expected home this week from Toronto University. Miss Lizzie Ector has returned home from Greenoch. She has been spending a couple of months} with her sister, Mrs. Moffat. of that placo. Municipal politics as yet. THURSDAY. Mr. Alf. Dunlap. who spent the past. summer working on a farm near Britania, is home again. The schcol trustees here have en- gaged a Miss Bull, of Brampton, for 1901. was trunking ol’ leavmg them tc cept ahigher position. During stay among 'us, as teacher 111 school for the past two years, he won the esteem of all. Miss Cora Derby, of Hamiltén, is visiting friends on the 4th and 2nd. It was with much regret that the people of this section learnt that their teacher, Mr. T. \V. Collinson, at a late hour by the singing of “God Save the Queen.” The proceeds. which amounted to $21, go towards erecting a. covering over the Edge Hill scales. The pic soc1al held in the Grange Hall on Tuesday evening last was a great success. The hall was crowded. A good grogram was furnished by the young peeple of this vicinity, aided by Messrs. Ed. McClocklin and Hunter, of Durham A prize of a library lamp was given to Mrs. Thos. Banks, whose pie sold the highest, and a cup and saucer to the buyer, Mr. Thomas Davis. The social closed Zion’s Xmas Tree entertainment on Xmas Eve promises to be a great success. Reports have reached us that Mr. George Furneaux will try for a seat at the council table of 1901. George has a good level head, and is highly respected where known. We hear that the old veteran, Mr. Thos, Sul- livan, will be in the fight again. He has proved his worth and popularity more than once. There is some talk of pressure being brought to bear on Mr. W. L. Falkingham, of the Falls, to induce him to become a candidate. He would prove to be agood road- mnker. Any one intending ' build should take a look through i 1‘. Will Cook’s etables. The walls are all plastered, the floors laid in cement. and the place is well lighted. Mr. Bert. Cook arrived home from Toronto University on Friday last for the holiday fun and Xmas feast.- mg A beef ring has been formed in this neighborhood to begin the 2nd week of next June. Mr. Thos. Turnbull to be butcher and the slaughtering to take place at Mr. E. Hunt’s. All the shares are about taken up. A most happy and pretty wedding took place at high noon on Wednes- day, Dec. 11th. at the residence of Mr. Torn Glencross, when his eldest sister, Miss Tenn, was wedded to Mr. Will Greenwood, Sr., only son of Mr. John Greenwood, of the 6th con. Upward: of fifty near relatives of Quite a number of old neighbors are invited to the Golden Wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt, in Durham, on Xmas Day. Sorry to report that Miss B. Dulan had the large bone of her leg broken in two places by the kick of a. horse some time ago. She is recruiting fast. thinking of leaving them to'ac- VAN DELEUR TRAVERSTON EDGE HILL are very quiet \V. the his our has the young couple witnessed the cere- mony. which took place in the cosy and tastefully decorated parlor. The happy youth is one of of our most pOp-Jlar young men, and bears an nnsullied reputation. For ten years he has been Sec. and Trees. of Zion Sunday School and ever helpful in any good cause. The Winsome bride is noted for her blythe spirit, skill in cookery and taste in home making. As the joyous Strains of the Wedding March were played by Miss Millie Cook. of Ceylon, the bridal ’party took their places, the bride being given away by her brother, and the Rev. Wrav R. Smith soon tied the true-lovers knot for all time. The bride carried a shower bouquet of white Chrysanthemums and smilax was most becomingly attired. Her peerless sister. Miss Mary, was her bridesmaid, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and smilax. Mr. John Greenwood, Jr., cousin of the groom, most ably filled the position of best man. Heartfelt wishes and warm congratulations followed, then all repaired to the dining-room where two tables, laden with the most en- joy able edibles and beautifully decor- ated, were laid. The bridal cake was ‘ a thing of beauty ” and as delicious as it looked. With feasting. music, speech and song. the hours flew by, and then the spirited steeds were quickly'coupled to the fancy rigs and amid showers of rice and flying, old slippers the happy couple, followed by a dozen or more gay outfits, merri- ly set off for Durham. there to take the evening train for Listowel where they will spend a week oi the honey- moon. On their return a monster party is‘to be tendered the youth of the neighborhood. The many pres- ents to the bride are most valuable and useful, and will be life-long mementoes. All unite in wishing them a life of true wedded bliss. ” I suffered such pain from come I could hardly walk,” writes B. Robin son, Hillsboxougli, Ills. , “ but. Buck len’ s Aruica Salve completely cured them.” Acts like magic on Spraius, bruises, cuts, sores, scalds. burns, boils, ulcers. Perfect healer of skin diseases and piles. Cure guaranteed by all druggists. 25c. 1m “ A Parent,” writing to an ex- change, speaks as follous of a matter which disturbs a gteat many other patents: “Behind all the loss and annoyance we find the previous ques- tions: What is the good of all these changes '3 Has there been some great discovery in Latin, so that a brand, new book is a matter of urgency?l Has arithmetic made such strides that D1. Glashan has been left behind, and Mr. Barnes has had to bring the subject up to date? Have the min- ciples of perspective undergone such a revolution that nothing less than a new series of d1awing-books will e1ve the pu1pose. ’ Can any one ex-, plain uhat is the reeal good of all these changes? The public school readers may not be quite perfect, but they have lasted nearly twenty years without change. Are they not just as new to the present generation of scholars as they were to those who first used them ? Quite true. it may be that books 011 geography and chem- istry need to be revised now and then, to bring them up to date. But has there been a great revolution in spelling lately ? Has the subject been growing under the light of new discoveries? The daily papers have told us nothing; and yet there is the patent spelling-book quietly, noise- lessly slipped into the authorized list, and half the parents in the province have had to slip their hands into their pockets accordingly. Why was a new spelling-book necessary at all? No one can predict what will be the next change, but the parents who have to pay for the new books are praying for a little rest. A Veteran’s Storyâ€"GeorgqiLewis, of Shamokin, Pa... writes: " I am " ty years of age. I have been troubled Catarrh for fifty years, and in my time ha used a great many catarrh cures, but neve had any relief until I used Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. One box cured me completely." 50 cents.--25 ' Sold by MacFarlane 4:. Co. It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth. 'l‘o touch their harps of gold: ” Peace on the earth. good will to men, From heaven’s all-gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still thro’ the eleven skies they come, With lpeaceful wings unfurled ; And sti 1 their heavenly music floats ()‘er all the wea world : Above its sad and owly plains ’l‘hey bend on hovering win . And ever o’er its Babel soon at The blessed angels sing. But with the woes of sin and strife The world has sutfered long; Beneath the an el-strain have rolled 'l‘wo thonsam years of wrong; And man. at war, with man, hears not The love-song which they bring: 0h. hush the noiSe, ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing. And ye, beneath life‘s crushing load. Whose forms are heading low, \Vho toil along the climbin way, With painful steps and s ow,â€" Look now; for glad and golden hon rs Come swiftly on the wing: Oh, rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing. For. 10! the days are hastening on By prophet bards foretold, When With the ever-circling ears Comes round the age of gob : When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the angels sing. SAYS HE WAS TORTURED. School Book Changes. Christmas Caro}. Emwsn Hnuu'ox Suns. THEE DURHAM CHRONICLE. fever, or other almost mortal sickness, a man or woman sometimes will gain a pound a day from taking an ounce a day of SCOTT’S EMULSION and the gain be healthy. Tiie ounce givc's strength to get the pound; there is no miracle in it. Body and mind are weak, dlgestlon 15 weak; and hunger zs ravenous. SCOTT’S EMULSION of Cod Liver Oil is the food to begin and go on with. It furnishes strength to digest a little easy other t)°food , and a little grows to enough. But the gain is nearly all fat. The bones had not lost much; the muscles had lost, anth not got back their strength; they have lost there bulk; the fat was all gone. .The fat has come Back; the muscle slowly recovers its bulk, more slowly its strengthâ€"the bulk of muscle was fat and the bones are about the same as before. If you have not ; tried it, send for free sample, its 21- {4-323 ' greeable taste will 3' surprise you‘ .3. SCOTT BOWNE ‘ Chemists, Toronto. 500. and $1. 00; all diugglsts. The genuine has this picture on it, take no other. It is SCOTT‘S EMULSION of Cod lecr 011 that starts the body gomg aga1nâ€"-g1_vc 1t time. CHRISTMAS .9‘1GAIN Repairing Promptly Done and Guaranteed W. A. Macfailane \V. A. McFarlane has a larger stock than ever in the new block. A 20- -year gold filled case, Wal- tham movement for $12 -, special discount for this month. A large stock of sterling silver, ebony in curler’s files,shoe horns, paper knives, salvo pots, etc. prices a“ ay down. Also a. full stock of Clocks, Jewellery, Sil- verware, watches at prices from $2 50 up. Call and see for your- self and get a calendar. Overcoats See Here! Groceries and fruit.â€"A large stock ofthe best freshest and chea st in town. Examine our go a and prices. and we know where you will buy. It makes a man happy to deal where he can get the best goods fox the least money. You can always de- pend on thh at our store, but dur- xng the holidavseason we are giv- ing special dJives in nearly every- thing. S. SCOTT, A MERRY Christmas Suits from $4.25 to $15.“), A. 1 goods for the money. and cheaper than you can get them anywhere else. Course and fine, at rock bottom prices. DURHAM. McIntyre Block The demand made upon no during the but three years b business colleges for our (Mute. 10 “Ire posit can on teachers in their schools has been exact] six times the sup 1y. This” that can: enjoy! a “pantie. for strictly high grade work. SEND FOR CATELOGE. W. l. ELLIOTT - - Principal. .L Priceville. newly bricked all round. new brick kitchen. new windows and other improvements. On thetpremises are a good stable and two never ailing wells. 'l‘ue place has ‘alwnys done a good business and will be rented right to: 200d man. The furniture will be sold to lessee. For further particulars apply to. l) Melligan Property on George Street. one acre of good land in good location, a desirable residence, will be sold on easy terms. Applyto ED. MILLIGAN, Ptlmerstm). r or to W CALDER, Durham. Jan. 17. 1900. tf Nov 5 tf. OT NO. 8, CON. 1, N.D.R.. Glenelg. containing 50 acres. about 45 acres cleared, well fenced. well watered. good house, bearing orchard. good land and in good state of cultivation, easy terms. For further particulars apply to DONALD MCCOSKERY 378 King St. West. Toronto. or to ALLAN CAMPBELL. ()ct. 15â€"6m Dd. Bunessan Twenty years’ experience end residence in the neighborhood counts for something and enables H. H. MILLER to dn your pnsiness with profit to you as well as to N. B.-â€"-â€"-A Special Bargain is offered on Lot 28, Con. 2, W. G. 8.. Bentiuck 1m acresâ€"Durham 51X milesâ€"owner gone West and bound to call. n, H. MILLER. In first-class Companies and at lowest rates, draws all kinds of writings. arranges business quarrels, effects settlements with creditors, sells Ocean tickets, buys old notes and always has on hand farm and village pro rties which he is willing to trade or an: urge for other property. BEINNG Lots No. 11 and 1‘2. Con 1. N D R. Glenelg, and 11 and I2. on Con. 2.N ..D R. also “13 and 14 on Con. 3 ..D R. .each lot containing 50 acres or .macres III all nearly all cleaied. Well watered well fenced. good Outbuildings and dwellings good bearing orchards. In first class state of cultivation witliina tew rods of school 4miles from Durham. Will be sold en bloc or in sepa rate lots as purchas- er desires. Easy terms. For turtlier par- ticulars apply to himself. Nov. lâ€"tf ‘VVO THOROUGHBRED, CHES- TER \VHITE; one six months old. l. 'I‘ER \VHITE; one six months old, and one older, at lot ‘25. 26 and 27, (2011.3, S. D. 1%.. Glenelg. Both took first prize at. l’riceville. Registered pedigree may be seen on application. -, h, Nov. 14, 4 m. He Has Several Very "Fine Fag-ms For sale at very low figures and on very easy terms. Farm lands are bound to increase in price and now is the time to buy. HE ALSO undertakes the collection of Notes and Accounts, and it is a pretty bad claim that he cannot make some money out of no charge for his trouble if not collected. He Dnesfire, life . . and Accident Insurance A THOROUGHBRED BOAR FOR service at Lot 2'2. Gun. 3 E. G. R.. Glenelg. Terms 750. at time of service. VTRAxYED TO THE PREMISES OF the undersigned, Lot 3 of 8 Con, 1. L. G. R.. Egremont, on or about the first (111 y of November 3 red and white heifer. abou t two years old. The owner may have he r by proving property and paying expenses. JAMES MCILVRIDE. Is what Count of Grey Farmers would like to know. . 9 cannot tell you. but we UAN'TELL YOU that H. H. MILLER. the Hanover Conveancer is lending money on good farm mortgages at lower rates of interest than vou can’ borrow elsewhere and on 39"? Iiberal terms and at smal II“ VI. â€"-~'â€"â€"â€" East. , Thait is the rahâ€"636 val?" people all over the country pass by other enders and travel miles to borrow from him. Nov. '27, 1%. ‘iTRAYED from the drove of the undersi ned about the middle of Octo- ber last, a r and white two v-ear -old steer with two scissor marks on right- hand hip also a little piece 011' top of tail. OWEN HEFFERNAN, Nov. 27th. 4 pd. How to Grow strmord, On'l’. Hp _ QQMMERCIAL HOTEL RICK HOUSE AND LOTâ€"THE Boar's for Service. FARM FOR SALE Boa-1' for Service. WINTER TERM Hotel to Rent. Farm for Sale Heifer Estray. seams JAN. 2. 1901. For Sale. Strayed JOHN MACKENZIE. 3d. Rockv Saugeen JOHN ECKHARD’I‘. Bunessan . A. C. BEATON, Bunessan P. O. A. BUTTERS. Prioeville. Marden P. O. Orchard 1’. O. 50 Bushell â€"Wheat to â€"â€"the Acre W. BLA‘ Wan 5 Gallon Over 100 Stow one delighted FIRE INSURA PROMPTLY A Far Boy’s Suits.- 83' Neckwenr. mm of‘.’ In: um Ladies Wool Ladies’ Haiti Men’s Suits. 85 Men’s Fur cowl. Men’s Overcoau Men’s Lined M Men’s Silk Qufl Ladies Caperi Ladies’ Fur Ladies’ Black. Men’s Handln 25c to. . . New Raisin! laidlaw‘s 5,000 our 811, are sui' receiv shipm " redicul" ity. have Meat Carpet Blankeq WC hail Granitd giving. it I 11 SI] g‘g'estin of