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Smokers’ Sets, Pipes, Cigar Cases and Cigars. Pct-fumes. M’FARLANE (KL 00 We have a larger stock than ever. All sizes and prices here: Nothing: pleases a lit- tle girl better than a (1011. If he smokes, then nothing will please him better than a Pipe or a box of Ci- gars. We have a very large stock of bargans, bought at rock bottom prices. The ladies delight. Well, all we ask is to see our stock of the best makes the world produces. Also the dainty Atomizers -â€" the perfume saver. Dnuams'rs BooxsnLLEns. Shop ea‘r‘ly=== no trouble‘ to keep your purchases ‘ and to deliver them at the proper time for; you. DURHAM, DECEMBER 26, 1901. There’s sympathy in numbers, but the small attendance that assembled on Friday night last to listen to a lec- ture by Professor Alexander of Torono to University was, indeed, insufficient ' ° Only about sion, and notwithstanding the vacant seats, the Professor delivered ne of the finest lectures it has ever been our privilege to listen to, His services were secured by the Public Library whose intention it was to have a series of high-class lectures during the win- ter months. "The Novel, Its Origin and Its Use ” was the title of the lecture which may truly be characterized as an intellect. ual treat for an intellectual audience. From the enunciation of the first sen- tence of the introduction to the clos- 4‘ Wuwv v- vâ€"-v e, ng syllable of the peroration, the whole theme was fraught with intel- lectual food, It is quite true it was not an entertainment in the ordinary aceeptation of the term, but to those who are willing to learn something of a lasting nature it was a high source of pleasure and of profit I. ‘â€" -..-“O1\ n The learned Professor first gave a definition of what be conceived to be the true meaning of the Novel, and! 1 clearly distinguished between it and lib other kinds of literature. Though the do Novel is now the most common kind' py of literature, and by far the. most com- mg nxonly read, it was clearly demonstra-I qu ted to have been the last of all to find I VP its way into the English language. It I prI differs from the ordinary Story. inas-1 (is much as it enters into details,” describ- I be ing minutely all the little things of‘ in life, and is stretched out at great se length by the intrmluction of dialogue, I qu It differs from the drama because. it is I in the business of the latter to exaggenI m ate the great things of life. and charac- If ter, and give little or no attention to! E; minor details. 1 5’}. Some time was spent in developing I m the origan of the Novel whlch may be I cl said to have truly originated with the m introduction of the writings of Fielding C and Richardson, who lived and wrote . 1C I about the beginning of the 18th (Jen-I y tury, but previous to the writings of I 2. these gentlemen who are familiarly I ' destinguislwd as the modern EnglishI Novelists, we have a tendency to- ‘ wards the Novel in the works of Daniel I Defoe (1661-1731) author of RobinsonI p I Crusoe and John Bunyan. the well- I 1 known author of various religious I I works and especially of that great al- 1 legory “The Pilgrims Progress.” The i ] truthful air of Defoe’s fictions were re- I 1 ferred to, and in this connection it was I pointed out that Lord Chathaln was in 1 the habit of recommending the Mem- . oirs of a Cavalier to his friends as the ‘ best “account of the Civil Wars, and I also that the Memoirs of Captain Carl- ' eton were read by Samuel Johnston without a suspicion of their being other than true history. W. IRWIN. The Novel, It’s Origin andUse. The introduction of printing, the ‘ dissemination of literature, and the inâ€" fluence of the Puritans in closing to a large extent the theatres, hastened the necessity for a class of reading of a pleas111e- g-iving nature to the com- mon people. Here the Novel sprang into existence, and the first real novel " Pamela” was concluded in 1741 by Samuel Richardson, and was followed in 1742 by Henry Fielding’s “ Joseph Andrews ” which was intended to turn Richardson’s novel into redicule. So much for the origin of the Novel, but we cannot longer dwell on this part of the lecture. In referring to the Use of the N ovel ' the learned Professor was sufficiently cautious to recommend care concern- t ing the class of fiction that should fall into the hands of young people, but would reconunend the writings of Scott, Dickens and a number of other Standard authors. He did not believe i in reading the newest fiction, and de- monstrated clearly that the new works of twenty years ago, which were “all i the rage ” for a time, are never heard : of now. 1 Before concluding we must not for- ! get that Prof. Alexander gave it as his ' opinion, Without any shadow of doubt that most of the novel readers of the present day read' far too much novel ‘literature of a class too airy to be of l any moral benefit. ‘ \Ve regret the attendance was so l small, and we regret to be unable to; i say conscientiously that another “lec- l iture” would bring a. full house. We frcgret also to 83V that the old hall is too cold and too uncomfortable for any ; human being to expose himself in win- ' i. ter weather. It’s a disgrace to the ltown. Yet with a suflicient number LO“ ”.1 to w luu a ouuuucuo uuu: v- "v--- - - of stoves it might be possible to makeI {22,5333 "1%.: “$5.33? it comfortably warm. This is a hard country. This is cegtyi "A 9 _.. -1- .n‘“ m.‘ _ - - o it comfortably warm. This is a hard opinion, plainly put, yet we have no fear of a successful contridiction. ALEXANDE'S LECTURE- EJitor and Proprietor. AWE ‘2 The concert. held 1 the evening of Dec. * succoss. The old ! largest crowd ever ‘ A I of bee. 20th, was a green success. The old school held the largest crowd ever gathered within Eits walls. Several people were turn- led away. being unable to get even There being such a t i the evening , had to stand throuy - performance. The program was giv- . en chiefly by the children. Several action songs were well received; [3 fairly brought down the house. Mr. f Alex. Bell, Jr., sang three songs in Is. He was ac- v Mr. Grant McCornb. who also assisted in singing one of :3 the songs Miss Kate Dixon gave a good Scotch recitation. while Mr. ' ' expressed Y seven years. and in meeting so many t- old friends and pupils. John Gray “was called on for a speech. ' which the audience won )- ._3rest untilhe had sung acouple of b . 1e 3 songs. Mr. Gray gave several selec- ‘ftions on the violin accompanied on ’1"; the organ by Mrs. W. J. Ector. 183': Little Miss Winnie Wallace sang a '.‘"song that was heartily applauded. RegGod Save the King closed the pm- of: gram. Mr. Alex. Binnie was chair- 391 man. Proceeds $25.95, to be applied in getting a bell for the school. 1 thank my customers for the very. liberal patronage extended to me during this year, and wish all a hap- py and prOSperous New Year. Christ-l mas is passed. and there is a great quantity of silverware goods in stock very useful and suitable for wedding; presents, which have been marked\ down so that any person can pur. chase. A very fine line of nickle hockey skates selling at cost. Carv- ing setre in cases. Also Manicure setts going very cheap. An immense quantity of knives and forks rang- ing from $10 to $1 per doz.. and a , number of odd knives at 8 ccs. each. EIl‘ you are in search of a pocket orii gpvn knife, a look through our show-I lease may satisfy you. Every family {should have one of our meat cutters Tami raisin seeders while they are so cheap. No discount on our assort- ‘ment of tinware and graniteware. I Jopper and tin boilers at ridiculously low prices. Examine our Stock and I. you will find nearly everything from §“ needle to an anchor. 5 gals. coal ; oil for 90 cts.â€"-â€"W. BLACK. ‘ At the recent examination for‘ lprofessional Third Class certificates iihe following were successful. 1 Passed Model: Jean Dar gavel, Cecilia \ Dinsmoore, Annie Lawrence. Hannah ELawrence, Nellie Moran, N. Helent l Mearns. Carrie Rutledge. Isabel Sin- iclair, Eva Small, Wm. J. Ritchie, Howard Tyreman, Walter Willis. iClarence Winkler. The following 'zwere ,granted renewals: Annie L. BiMcCracken. Margaret McKenzie, liSarah Scott. Mary Sullivan. Lena fWolfe, Norma Corley, Minnie An- . drews. time when we must separate as teacher and pupils. During the past year that you have been with us, you have not Spared yourself to advance our educational standing in every honorable way. Early and late you have given your best thoughts to your pupils. And wnile we regret that we were often wayward and careless, we will ever remember your zeal and patience in bearing with us and in holding before us the noblest Bnnessan School Concert. do our best. the fault is not yours. We trust as you go into your new field of labor you will have with you the esteem of pupils and pe0ple as we assure you it was yours to have here. We desire to be remembered by you in the years to come and as a small token of our hearty esteem and love, we ask you to accept this watch chain feeling assured while you wear it you will once in a while think of your old pupils in S. S. No. 10, Ben- In parting, we extend to you our sincerest wishes for your future happinesses and succees, and it. is our hape and prayer that in all the walks of life your path will be guid~ ed by the unseen hand of a Loving Providence. Signed in behalf of the pupils. Aberdeen. Dec. 19. 1901. Hereford Bull for Service. mby’l cold my be cured in a. night by using Vapo-Creaolene, which has been extensively in use for twenty-four years. All druzziats. Miss Amy L. McLean Honored. They’re Teachers Now. ing inio stock improvement :ively. A fgw weqks ago he wag . JOHN CLARK, 411., 18 GO- Hardware. behalf of the pupils. . ARCHIE MCLEAN. NEIL MCLEAN. in the school on The Happy Pupils! HONOR ROLL IN THE DIFFERENT 8OHOOL8 TOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. Jr. IVâ€"nges Ector, Willie Far- quharson. Martha Lawrence, Everitt McKinnon, Aggie Cameron. Sr. IIIâ€"Mary Ritchie, Edith Allan. Bertha. Sparling, Fred Smith. Bertha Gadd. Jr. IIIâ€"John Nedigar. Ella Ecmr, Bessie 'l‘elford. Robbie Laidlaw. Efiie Hunter. Sr. IIâ€"George Catton. May Glass. Bertha Downs, Pearl Burner. Annie Aljoe. n .. fl Jr. II---Fanny Grasby, Bella Ectof, Maggie Mitchell. Burnev Hartford. Willie Cameron. Sr. Part II- Irene Latimer, Leo‘ Becker. James Smith, Reggie Sharp, John McNally. Jr. Part, II (A)«Agncs Ramage. Roy Calder, Robbie Saunders. Elma‘ Holt, 'l'ressa McKay. Jr. Part II (B)â€"â€"-Vaddie Caldwell, Catharine McDougall, Mabel Grasby, Mary Wright. and Harold Aljoe avg” Edna Limin. Sr. I~Nellie Hepburn, Willie Law- rence. Ruby Wells, Maud Burxmt, . Maggie Lauder. l Intermediateâ€"Mabel Latimer, Jno ' Billings. Jr. A-â€"Mere Whitmore, Gladys W hitmore and Ruth Moran aeq. Jr. B-jClara Laurence, Florence Barclay and Aggie Marx's aeq. s. s. x0. 3, GLENELG. Vâ€"Dan Firth, Sarah Edge. Sr. Ivâ€"-Ethel Greenwood. Arthur Greenwood. ' Jr. IVâ€"Bella Firth. III-Mary Edge, Lena Edge, Maggie Firth and Maggie Edge aeq., Eva Banks. Sr. II--Fanny Ector. Herbie Edgp, Kenneth Vangghan. Robbie Williams. Jr. 11-May Spittel, Wilfred Glean- wood, Annie Collier. Pt. IIâ€"â€"Emma Ritchie. George Al- lan, Annie McDonald. Sr. 1 â€"George Banks, Willie Ector, Bella Allan. Jr. Paylor. The Pastor extends the season’s greetings “A Merry Christmas” to all the members ef the Church and congregation. The Rev. Mr. Boundy. of Travers City, Michigan. preached an earnest and evangelical discourse on Sunday evening to a large congregation from Jeremiah 10th chapter and 1st verse. The meeting of Epworth League of Christian Endeavefiwas withdrawn on Monday evening for the prepara- tions for the Sunday School enter- tainment to be held on Friday night next. All the friends are invited to llIluvo -â€"-â€" -_- come and hear :‘Yule Tide in Song and story.” Recitation of “Pete’s Young one,” by Miss Maude Irwin. and mnsic by a chorus of seventy voices, with instrumental and vocal solo’s, duets and a male Quartette, Atreat for the pupils of the School will close the evening’s service. The Quarterly Social night of the Young People’s Society will be held in the basement of the church next Monday evening. It is to be a “ Hammer and Needle ” party. The new programme of Topics for the Young PeOple’s Society is of more than usual interest. Printed copies will be placed in the hands of the members and friends in due time. Santa Claus visited the Junior League on Monday afternoon and brought a huge fruit pie which great- ly delighted the members who feast- ed on the contents, The Sunday School will not meet. next. Sunday afternoon. it being Re- view day. The scholars are to meet, at. the morning Service when the Pastor will preach a Blackboard ser- inon, subject “ The Mighty Magnet." Special music has been prepared {or the service. 0m Sold by MacFax-lane 61. Co., Durham. CHURCH NOTES. Jimmy Vaughan, J ames METHODIST. ‘, 1901. W1 MASSEY -- HARRIS Canada Carriage Co. Our Cooking Stoves. FIRE INSURANCE promptly at. tended to. Farmers’ Insurance in v‘ a speoiolty, at the Massey-Harris Showrooms on Lambton Street. west of the Middaugh House. JOHN LIVINGSTON. W INTER GOODS: winter wear that. has ever been 0! in this line has wonderfully incn the goods wanted by the customer. THE CASE SYSTEM HERE. Over 28 Cutters on hand to make your choice from. Give us a call and see them on Sat- urdays. as we make this our special day. A small line of Cooking Stoves and that famous Top Draft Heating Stove. A trial will cost you nothing, so try the Queen. It will please you. SHOWROOMS. AGENT. Er REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. To purchase Christmas and 1‘ should call and see our They have a look of smartness and novelty. A look that wins the admiration of any person. These goods are not only ornamental, but are use- ful and will give absolute satisfaction to tilt wearer. Any person can afiord them as the prices are low. DURHAM. ever been ofiered in town. Our business arfully increased. showing that we have PEEL, W. D. CONNOR SHOP Open every afternoon. All REPAIRING promptly and prop' erly “tended to. Bargains . . We have the best class of Ladies' Jackets. DURHAM SCHOOL. The school is equipped for full Junior Luu in: mud Matriculation work. under the folio“ in. and of competent when for that depunuu-m, Thu. All-I. Pdncipnl. A. W. B. A.. (Specialist). Asst. 1'1 in. m L“. B. A.. Chaim ond Modems. Intending “ode!“ ohoald enter at beginning « 1 tor-I. oru non am: a ”this. Fees. two per month. WE. JOHXB‘I‘OX. Char-an. Galvanized and Iron Pipâ€" ing; Brass, Brass Lined and Iron Cylinders. New Year’s PRESENTS The Shoe Man Pumps from $2 upward. . L. GRANT. Boy’s Reefer. We have a nice assortment of Ltdien' J ackets from $4.00 up to $10.50. These are Stylish. Tuilor-mado Jackets. made by Northwny Co. and are Al Fitting Gumems. We have them in all sizes. If you went 3 Suit of 01011199. for your Boy. come and look at. our stock. We have a nice assortment in all Sizes and at all Prices. See them. S'I‘Al-‘F‘ Axn EQUIPMENT. Mlnufacturer of And Dealer in â€" For This Week: .W. 0. CONNOR. '1 J54 BIthieted.--On l‘h lest. the epncioue dini Fleaherton Hotel was plenum. gethering of of Mr. B. N. Head who. thnt evening. honored guest at n i which was served in he“ style. Mr. M. I. P.. presided end um: hud been supp! tout. to the huh which was drank. a Anthem heartily sun, the evening was ne utter a rousing chm Jolly Good Fellow" called on Mr. W. H. ter, to read the 101 which covers iliat ‘have to any with H’s Mrs. Houdvrsou. NB. R. N. Hitxmmm l“|.|~..~1ucn1t DEAR Slumâ€"Learn tended departure (ro: your [ellow cittzeus lire to-uight at thisl to honor you as well one an opportunity 0 good-bye before lea your residence in mission of this add: state that you will your residence tn mission of this odd late that you will in the community, Iojourn of eleven nude numerous fri the village. but in country where, th no“ relations, yo widely known. As and cttmen, whose i here. you have er take hold of and and enthusiasm 3 interest: of the yourself or t20tntu{ others. A feututeI been your kind tl about you. who hnq ity and tnialortunt held out. In the your heart many dot unknown. to us nut; by you. but there I npuhltc character I ried to at succe>sl which not now on A eympathetic pull your labor, we are reward in the expu those to whom you We cannot but spel able loss our Domil tion Committee I removal. As presi a more figure head “tic leader, quicl ready to plan your in progrun proper spirited and self-d which you worked large measure to some“ which but Day celebrution. are. by the way. so but your removt friends the nrivih you at the polls. (iron to the electot intion has not b! conclusion we col your appointment which you go tol fill; a position ‘ ability diligently I fident you will 1 yourself nod to til you hail. ln uyi1 we. through you cordial patina 3 wife, who, becau of bent and pleu will be greatly I muuny ; and for and activity in t1 .he belongs. she 1 missed. Our W gifised. VOUI’ W us, we heartily 51 )1“. Henderson god a Happy 3‘1 of your friends 2 Flosherton Meacautile MS a. J. 89'0"“? FLESHER‘ The