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in New York. Later the same year I. came to Canada and settled on the farm 11- niles east of this Village whore he lived till 1894 when he re. thud md became s resident of this flue. In uddition to fuming the -.. "oucuuuucu It! 4 - ’ "" Jack Kennedy is home after spend- the house of God would put to shame t - - - . my able bodied professing Chris. 4 mg the summer 1n Bentmck. tins. Hi! remains will be interred The ”"1““! 3013001 meeting Will be in the Public Cemetery here on Wed- 3 held in tl e school at 10 a. m. Dec. 31. nodny afternoon his pastor. Rev. J . Those interested should be there as 8. 1- Wilson, OfiiCitting. Deceased i there .sre two trustees to elect this wu born in Auchnboz. County Mon. 1 year. hm, Ireland, in Nov. 1828 and was! lore over 74 years of age. In 1850 he emigrated to America landing -uvuuav ‘IVV'U “house net made with hands eternal in the heavens.” Mr. \Vright for his inoflensive life, upright character Md sterling qualities of heart. has been long a very highly reSpected member of this community. Forl nbout fifteen years he has been an invelid much of the time a great suf- lour. \Vhen in a condition to move “out he wee compelled to use crutches end on these not only the week he eccomplished in his own Mon but his faithful attendance at the house of God would ‘ Mr. John Wright, Sl‘.. whom we reported last week in a sinking con- dition with paralysis gradually failed in Strength until midnight on Sun- day when after fifty hours of uncon- sciousness dissolution took place and This (‘hristmas Day we wish all our rewlers a merry time. but we. just as, sincerely wish that the merriment en- joyed will he of such character as to cause no aftermath of sorrow. Differ- ent people have strangely different ideas as to what constitutes pleasure. Some see no pleasure in anything only getting drunk. \Ve hope our wish for the enjoyment of Christmas will hear no such interpretation. ‘Ve are not grind outa sermon on how the day should he observed, nor can we speak with learned fluency on the signifi- cance of the event of which the day is kept in commemoration. That we 1 must leave to other pens to portray. m ltn'lsiun\1.(xeo. H. Schenk and Janws Allan wvre elected by acclama- tion. Andrew Schenk having resigned. The nomination of candidates for the (‘ounty (‘onneil on Monday result- ed in bringing out three. Mac’s for the coveted position. The fight will now go on to ascertain the two men who are most popular in the Division. Mr. McKinnon is the best known man of the three, and a first class canvasser. Mr. McLean put in only one year to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Ries dropping out when he went into the‘ hotel lmsiuess. Mr. McCannel has had i c insiderahle experience in municipal, matters. but his nomination speech would indicate that defeat wouldn’t Worry him much. The electors will decide the matter. and We'll he greatly mistaken if two Scotchmen are not returned. The election takes place on 1 Monday. January 5th, at same time. and places as the municipal elections. V In Division )0. 4 G90. H In the County Council Division con- sisting nf Proton and .~\rteiuesia, Mr. John Mt-AI-thur, of Prioeville. was re- elm-ted. and Mr. S. Bell, of Dundalk, uk-vu-d. lmth by acclamatiun. Durham, Dec. 25, 1902 DURHAM CHRONICLE MarFARLANNz 00. We still have some ofi‘f: the late w. A. MacFarlane’sf A“ stock of Watthes, Rings,;buc Jewelry, and Silverwaregyi“ ‘ln ‘ which we are anxious tum“ (310 1' out at cost. You will Tl never have a better chance. was: Many People kamsrs AND Booxsuums. FLESHERTON IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. a large department in! the near where we showi a splendid assortmint of TOVs Dolls Dishes and; Games. Do not fail to} visit it when in town. ‘ Who visit our store (10; not know that we have; (‘ome right back And buy your Toys: “We’ve lots for the Girls, And lots for the Boys. “'e’ve toys so cheap In every style. That buying from us Is worth your while. ‘o.o’ v We were pleased to renew ac lquamtance with Tommy Ryan. He’s ipretty much the same Tom with {pm-.11“); alittle more fancy for the 0 Some time ago we sent, a notice to the Chronicle, but have not yet seen it in print. It referred to the marriage of Mr. \Vm. Firth. of Escanaha, Mich., to Miss Lucy, Brown of Patterson. New Jersey. The event took place in the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Chicago. The former is a son of Mr. C. Firth. Glenslg. marriage Mr. John Benton, of Markdale, ~is in the neighborhood for a few days’ visit. t Miss Pansy Ives, of Toronto Juno 5' tion, 18 visiting Miss Emma Sheppard. j \Vishing the Chronicle a Merry 2 Christmas and Happy New Year. Mr. Archie Campbell is here for few months from the West, whel he has been engaged in bridge builc ing. Mr. M. Stonehouse and family. of Mona Road, have been visiting piper Stewart and other friends. f Emerson Bellamy and Miss Jennie ,‘\Vilson are home from their school fetudies at Collingwood and Toronto 1 respectively. 9' Mr F. G. Cole paid a visit to the :city last week. Miss Maggie Beaton is home for her Christmas holidays. A Merry Xmas and a. Happy New Year to you. Mr. Editor and your able stafl. Miss Bert Crossley is home from Trornto for Christmas holidays. 5 Mr. Hastings who is in the employ lof Mr. D. Mc'l‘avish has moved his ifamily from Berkley into Mrs. Mc- EQuay’s cottage on Spring street. 9 ,' Our Public School stafi has gone i for halidays. Mr. Fawcett to Forest. Miss Martin to Preston, and Mrs. Brown. who does nor. return. to To- ‘ronto. Mr. W. J. Boyd was at, Teeswater last week attending the funeral of his cousin. ”“3”" ""“ “‘U ','°“‘“ ,CM‘“ “f““menw On Friday night previous to his de- w‘“ be held on New Sears night. iparcure, he was banqueted at the The Nominations for County i Middaugh House in the very best Councillors for Artemesia and l style for which mine host and hostess Proton held here on Monday resulted Mr. and MFS- Hahn are .1.“th noted. in the re-election of Mr. John Mc- J Oysters were served out in abund- Arthur, of Priceville. and the elec- ’ ance, and'after that aObounteous sup- tion of Mr. S. Bell, of Dundalk, by: acclamation. This division is to be PEStI‘)’. bl“ 110 wines OPIiQUOI‘SPf any congratulated upon having two such kind. able men to represent it at the CO‘W' Supper over, Mr. Bailey. electri- ty Board. -' ‘ ' ‘ t Rev. Mr. Thom preached the An- niVersary sermon to the Presbyterian S. School on Sunday last. The usuall entertainment will be held on Chris-} tmas evening. Sabbath next is an-’ niversary day with the Methodist; school and the usual entertainment! will be held on New Years night. I a great success. A large number from here attended the pOpular event and Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard assisted on the programme. deceased also, it: the early days of OMAR! Artemesia township, for a number of ~ years followed the teaching proles- On Saturday last, at tl sion teaching in school sections 4 of his daughter, Mrs. Jo] and 8. Afterwards in his own sec'. of Woodstock, the Rev * who he was for many years kept in passed that bourne iron ithe office of Secretary Treasurer traveller returns. The (it i where his services were much p- tleman was for several y 0., preciated. For a number of ye rs dent of Bentinck and afa: 'e i he has served the township in the in town here. He -was i I] l capacity of tax collector in Ward No. Nova Scotia. where be r :3 and his work has always been done calling as a Baptist cler, ’vlwith the greatest accuracy and satis- 1870 he came to ()ntari if; faction. Some years before leaving I stationed at Delhi, Co. No d 5 Ireland deceased was converted and er charges in Ontario were united with the Methodist Church in Hartford. Onondaga, E O, which he remained a consistent memo Bobcaygeon, Forestville, S ber till his death. In 1858 Mr. and Laughton. His mini ' \\'right was married at Port Credit, eer extended over a pa iOntario, to Miss Ann Wright, who, years, including the pa . though not related, was also born in years, during which time ,' County Monaghan. Ireland, and sur- regularly stationed but pre ,vives him. To them were born six frequently, and even last I ;children. five of whom survive him, took the regular work for aviz., John, Bailifi, this place, Wil- his son, Rev. G. I. Burns, liam H., Barrister, Owen Sound; avon. Of a family of his ,:‘David T., Principal of Reformatory, only those mentioned in .Penetang; Robert, Methematical obituary survice, the rem: Master, Hagersville High School and en having died of diphthl 1'; Mrs. Forsyth. of Glasgow, Ont., who years ago. Mrs. Burns p: j was also in the teaching profession. him in Bentinck seven or e “All were present at the time of death ago at the home of her son ; but Mrs. Forsyth who did not arrive then stationed at Muloch. . till Monday. We join many friends ial service in honor of the ' in extending sympathy to the be- gentleman was preached St ‘ reaved widow and family. i by Rev. P. G. Mode of the ‘ The residences of Mr. Chas. Irwin ”at church, WOOdStOCk- T1. ‘ east of the village, was the scene of, weé‘ebconveyed here by 0‘81 9 a quiet but pretty home wedding on i an .u1tzdsn Durham cem \Vednesday evening of IaSt week i SGBI‘V'tces eldng co'naucted by when his elder daughter, Maggie i t‘ewton an Rex. I‘ather‘ Irwin, was happily united in marriaI ‘ e haveopleasant memon age. to Mr. Win. Moore, one of the; quent “fins 0f the Old gen prOgressive young business men of : our “WWW" and 101" this place. Rev. J, S_ I, \Vilson, B. ' {mends 1n 0“" Sympathy U. gracefully and securely tied the departure. mystic. knot. Miss Eva Irwin, the »~.....-. bride's sister. was bridesmaid and the groom‘s brother, Mr. J. H Moore, 1 George McGrane H0110 of Nortnanby. acted as best man. After the nuptials a dainty wedding “1110 is G90. MCGI‘RDC? luncheon was served and later in the “on that many Of 001‘ rea evening the happy couple were escor- ‘ “'9” 89k. “311.118 is neit ted to their new home, Mr. Daniude’s ! itician, a painter 01' a poet. residence on Collingwood street, 5 9V0" a member 0f the TOW! where a kind reception was given 3 "01' a (“WC“)? 0f the {-1513 “” them an inviting spread having been notwithstanding all this Gt laid by Mrs. Thompson’s assistantsffirane is a “”10 KNOW. th The bride was the recipient ol num- . cement employees admire as erous beautiful wedding gifts. We .1 some fellows d0 their bestg wish Mr. and Mrs. Moore long lifel MCGMDR is a master mechit and a large measure of wedded bliss. " during the installation of . , I The closmg concert by Mr. Reid’s school, east of the village. on Friday evening last was as on former years BUN ESSAN . l y New} On Tuesday evening of last week . your ' an interesung time was spent at the ‘home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Turn- : bull. of Bentinck, near Vickers. The ,ievent was a very unique house . warming, and strangely different 11)), of , from ordinary affairs of the kind. It :piper§ was opened by a prayer meeting af- :ter which refreshments were served. 3 {or a? Mr. Charter Smith, a neighbor and whereafriond of forty-five years duration, build. i was called to the chair and short ad- idresses were delivered by Revs. av ac fBudgemf Hanover. and Farquharson, He’s } of Durham. The other speakers .were with Messrs. Robt. Webber, of Bentinck,‘ r the J and W. J. Young, of Glenelg. and a rousing good address oy the host himself. Mr. Turnbull. We join Mr. Turnbull’s friends in the Wish that he may long be spared to enjoy his fine commodious brick residence. wholly free from the ornamentation of a mortgage. le. is! daysW pend- 13 to use as a gargle a few drops of Polson’s Nerviline in sweetened wat- er, and before retiring rub the throat and chest vigorously with Nerviline. By morning the soreness and inflam~ mation will have disappeared entire- ly. Nerviline drives away the pain and cures sore throat and hoarseness quickly, simply because that’s what; it’s made for. Buy a25c. bottle from ‘ your druggist to-day. - ’ Supper over, Mr. Bailey. electri- ,cian, acted as chairman or toast mas- }ter, and a nice little programme of lsongs, step-dances and impromptu lspeeches furnished a pleasant hour lwhich brought us up to nearly one o’clock when the meeting was brought to a close by all singing §' Home. Sweet Home. We appreciate the honor of being one of the guests, but as many of those present were gstrangers, new-comers to the cement lworks, we are unable to give the 1‘ names of all who took part in the en- itertainment. Short speeches were ’made by Superintendent Farr, En- lgineer Bogardus, Chemist Ludlow, ’Engineer \Vhitchurch and a number of others. The songs of Messrs. Sanderson and Saunders were a pleas- ing feature. and the violin solo by Professer Harvey did not lack for appreciation. "They’re all jolly good fellows which nobody can deny.” We almost forgOt Mr. Flemming’s speech and the "flying” remarks of our near neighbor Tom Swallow. A Capital Cure for Sore Throat. “v" fition that many of our readers may well ask. Well, he is neither a pol- itician, a painter or a poet. He isn’t even a member of the Town Council. nor a director of the gas works, but notwithstanding all this George Mc~ Grane is a little fellow, that all thel cement employees admire as much as, some fellows do their best girl. Mr. McGrane is a master mechinist, and during the installation of a great .’ part of the machinery in the cement ' {plant he was here to superintend the! I work. He came from Jackson. Mich. l l and last Saturday he left here to take! : charge of similar work in the or ment,’ mill now being: erected at {ockmartr‘ Georgia. He’s not at all troublede with a swelled head, but he knows, everything about a machine. It’s because he knows a good deal and hasn’t too much conceit that the boys ! like him so well, and two or three weeks ago they presented him with a valuable diamond ring. l -l On Saturday last, at the residence : of his daughter, Mrs. John Sullivan, of Woodstock, the Rev Geo. Burns I passed that bourne from which no r traveller returns. The deceased gen- tleman was for several years a resi- s dent of Bentinck and a familar figure I in town here. He -was a native of Nova Scotia. where he pursued his : calling as a Baptist clergyman. In 1870 he came to Ontario and was [stationed at Delhi, Co. Norfolk. Oth- er charges in Ontario were Houghton. Hartford. Onondaga, Strathallan, , Bobcaygeon, Forestville, St. Williams and Laughton. His ministerial car- eer extended over a period of 67 years, including the past twelve years, during which time he was n0t regularly stationed but preached very frequently, and even last summer he took the regular work for a time of . his son, Rev. Gr. I. Burns, of Strath- obituary survice, the remaining sev- en having died of diphtheria many years ago. Mrs. Burns predeceased him in Bentinck seven or eight years ago at the home of her son, who was then stationed at Muloch. A memor- ial service in honor of the deceased gentleman was preached Sunday last i by Rev. P. G. Mode of the First Bap-1' tist church, Woodstock. The remains were conveyed here by train Monday and buried in Durham cemetery, the: services being conducted by Rev. Mr. I Newton and Rev. “ Father” Stewart. ? We have pleasant memories of fre-l our sanctum, and join his many? friends in our sympathy over his; departure. - George McGrane Honored. House Warming. is a ques- a- v - “UL U, UUL‘ o ZU .I.) Egremont, near Wilder’s Lake 50 acres first class land, good house, éood barn, well woatered. For particulars apply on the premxses, or to HUGH MACKAY, Auctioneer. n-_ M It‘s SPECTACLESâ€"‘Vell flitting Spec- tacles relieve eye strain and give comfort to the wearer. No nicer or more useful present can be given than a pair of Specs to persons needing them. CLOCKSâ€" We have everything from an Alarm Clock to a Fancy Marble Clock. Practxcal Watchmaker 30 years Experience FLATWEARâ€"Plain and Fancy. We handle nothing but the 1847 Rogers Bros. f- 23. 1W2. NEW AND WELL SELECTED Stock of Breaches, Tie Pins, Cuff Links. Cuff Buttons,|Charms and will be to your‘interest to call on a before purchasing, This is my 24th Xmas in Durham. RINGS All 7 ‘ â€" Braclets and Neck- lets in Solid Gold, Gold Filled, Silver. HAVE A LOOK GENTS CHAINSâ€"The Simmons Gold Fillet Rolled Plate and our known Nickle chain. â€" Call and See the Bargains are offering. MISS DICK Large Stock of Fancy Collars and Handkerchiefs for Xmas. We never keep any Hats over, and in order to clear, we offer Great Bargains for the rest of the Season. \Ve have a Grand Assortment of Silk and Flannel Blouses we are selling at reason- able prices. A GORDON, We have over fifty beautiful trimmed Hats going at HALF PRICE. Some are made of the very best Silk Velvet. \Ve have alsoa. great number of stylish Ready-to-Wem-s, all styles. At The Largest Stock in Town of Watches in Solid Gold. Gold Fill- ed, Silver and Nickle fitted with Dueber, Hampden. Regina. Omega. Elgin and \Valtham movements. â€" â€" â€" VERYTHING in M illinery Must be Sold at a very low figure. Bargains . All newest styles and patterns kept in stock. Ladies Lona Chains our own well The Famous J illed Chain, 1 DURHAM. LAMBTON ST REE T and best Maggie Ritchie and Blanche ewe, Myrtle Crutchley. Joe 8 Average attendance 42. s. s. NO. 9, GLExELG. IVâ€"Arthur \Veir, Annie j Maggie McGirr, Fred Ritchie IIIâ€"May Hopkins, Ethei For Sale by William Tyrrell 6: Co Toronto. Price 100. “ In the Court of Hlstory: An apology for Canadians Who Were Opposed to the South African War.” ‘CL‘ 1 It is just the thing f0 in fact anyone requiring particulars. We manufa for Threshing, Choppln g, CANADA Usually from 2 to 10 H. P. kept in Strictly C customers---the old and the new. Those who spend whose needs go no further than cents will tind our looks, solidity. strength and durability. â€"â€" vv--- ‘1 VJ of is a stylish looKing, éasyv faeling pair of That customer will come back, hardly anyt] induce others to buy. DRUGGIST, A MOST ACCEPTABLE PRESENT for :1 Perfume. We have them in the an all the best perfumeries ranging in GAMES OF ALL KINDS Snap. Peter Coddles. etc.. chessi, Steeple Chase at 25c.. Cribbage Boards A FULL ASSORTMEN’I‘ OF Toilet arti Purses Chatelaines, {or vour inm A few suggestions in respect to Presents will not be out of plaw. WE HAVE A NICE LINE OF Bibles. Praise. Methodist Hymn Books HONOR ROLLS. TUERK IRON WORKS CO. will do our bestâ€"so will our stew}; GOLowm SMITH ' TYERMAN. Teacher AND THE m: . Joe Sadie-3'. McGirr, Alex, Aljoe, .PARKER, PEEL, Weir In 1903 cling pair of Shoes on a hardly anything surer 1h stock. 'oilet articles. Brushes your inspection. working satisfactorily awry “m "v. 3" ugIUHFIVU ”CHOU! 8111] NIH 9f the best on this Continent. Tlu~ 18 a strong staiement but it is a Irm- working. result-prod lacing schm d. .ept graduates luvs acce ted poutwns at uhrios ranging mm 845.“) a month to mom per unuum. Wflu For Out Now W. Cont- : ch gym '25Esch 9‘" 01' woman I_« A large BERLIN, Ont., Canada. Can be 0;.)emtml (mummie- ally with Gasoline. (_;;1;~:0r Natural Gas. This Engine‘ STRATFORD, Prayer and Ryan: to choose from. I young lad\ mosclasung and 10 price from 25c THE SHOE MA .2 ONTARIO I 18 Combs N at m BUR" no N M'i" “’r merino {or .m'mpm'“e ‘°' YOUR IX'I‘E m1 time W wish all our {rim -. patrons A full mu“: 2 (or “1'00 here is nuthin molar for a (‘1 "Rent than :1 Mof Silverwn llook through huhbment \Vi‘ ardwareg 'iaresents . Chances : fut Capetines and flu m“! is nothing; pm of the WNW pqual our LAM! finality, 13mm Vince \011 th n the varien Boys and (m ; 17- some filn- r Hand Slriffl‘w A larn‘e 5‘ Sets Dimu , is up-t(} -Hl 1| Chiistmas [he Presents. and Sleighs. EquaL We Excc Success< n' 1 cunnmns of Coal ()ill . 3.4 AND F LADIES' SRO as a re \V l] ( J \V r‘ b RES'I W ( h A1 [3 lll