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ty, on Monday. Dec. 24th, a black lather hand bag, containmg between four and five dollars, the return half of a ticket to Toronto, and also a card Scores of pretty ones, dressed and undressed. also kid bodies, bisque and china. heads, ete. Books Canvas picture books. Juvenile Story books, etc. Cameras Brownie outfits from $1.00 up. Knives Toilet Articles Military Sets, traveling sets and singw pieces, in silver and fancy woods. Games All kinds of games. game boards, card games. etc. Dolls Some fine ones for boys at .100 Leather Goods Purses and pocketbOoks for girls and boys. also chatelaines. music r0113, handbags. etc. Toilet Articles A surperb assortment of single pieces and sets, in sterling sil- ver, stag, ebony and fancy celluloid. Perfume Finest. imported and domestic odors, triple extracts, toilet waters. sashet powders. etc. Fancy packages 25c up. Other Gift Lines Fancy goods, pictures, albums, confectionery, cameras, fountain and gold pens. box papers, frames, photo holders. manicure goods.etc Books Don’t overlook this line if he rEads Toilet Articles Other- Glft Lines Confectionery. Bibles. fancy boxes. pictures, Japanese novel- ties. china, silver novelties. baby feeders, music goods, etc. China Cutlery Keen cutting knives. fine razors, Billet ~safty razorsâ€"the best. on the marketâ€"and all orber shav- ing supplies, etc A Satisfactory Christmas Smokers’ Goods Leather Goods Books Th9 best stock in this vicinity. Latest copyrights. beautiful gift. editions. Blbles. 910., etc. Other- Gift Lines Leather! Goods Novelties Everything that’s new is here. Cannot begin to tell about. them. Come and see them. Desk Accessories Best. fountain pens, gold pens pencil holders, desk sets, ink wells, paper weights. etc. Pictures and Medallions A new line of the latest subjeccs. The annual meeting of the Durham Horticultural Society will be held in the Public Library on Wednesday MacFARLANE 85 GO- MoxéY Los'r-In Durham or vicini- High grade brushes, military sets, baby brushes. combs, per- fumes. pufi boxes, etc. Latest styles in ladies’ hand- bags, pocketbooks. purses, card cases. music rolls. etc. Hundreds of them from 1c up. The finest. line shown. ‘ Fine examples of the best French. German and Austrian were. Single pieces 10c up. Fine briar and meerschaum pipes and stocking sets, best cigars in boxes of ‘25 and 50. cigar clips. ask receivers, etc Strong, well made Wallets, bili books. pocket books, purses. coin bags, match boxes. cigar cases. etc. Cameras, magazine subscriptions, phot o holders. playing cards, card cases, fancy calendars fancy collar, cuff, and other boxes, cigar jars, stand and triplicate mirrors, whisk brooms. game sets. picture frames, etc. Gifts for Men Gifts for Lad i_es_ Druggists and Booksellers NOTICE. we have ever of the Durham The town during the ten years just closed has seen many changes. Great material progress has been made in some respects. The factories have all been built during the past ten years, and the busy hum of to-day was un- known a short decade ago. Ten years ago there was scarcely a sidewalk in Durham that one could trust himself to walk on with safety. To-day we have miles of granolithic pavement of as good a quality as can be found any- where. Ten years ago there was scarcely a store in town that had an upâ€"toâ€"date store like appearance. Ten years ago there were only two or three plate glass windows in the whole town. T o-(lay the business portion of the town is lined with plate glass on both sides with only a few exceptions. Ten years ago there were only a few good residences in the place; to-day there are many comfortable homes. “"9 wish one and all a prosperous and happy New Year. To readers and scribes and advertis- ing patrons we extend our best wishes and hOpe the pleasant relationship may continue as harmonious as in the past. The personnel of the population has also been changed. Many of the lead- in g men of ten years ago have passed over to the “Great Beyonc .” Some were missed for a short time, but their departure was soon forgotten. Busi- ness went on ~just as usual and demon- strated the fact that no one man is the whole push in any conununity. The world wags without them and when the time comes that we, too, will have to “shuffle off this mortal coil,” the sun will not fail to rise and set as it did in days gone. by. To THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN or DURHAM : The Chronicle has made some changes in the past ten years. Some who were readers then are still receiv- ing it every week. Some have paid for it regularly and some have never paid a cent during these years. Some : have died and gone to heaven we sup- pose, but they haven’t remitted their subs. Running a paper isn’t all profit, and the newspaper man can give much valuable advice regarding the men who do not. Some who were on the staff of correspondents are still with us and we value their assistance very much indeed. Jim Mack still handles the Corner Concerns quill. Bob Edwards reports from Traverston, and Mr. J os_ eph Blackburn is the valued Flesher- ton scribe. These gentlemen have stood by us nobly and we hope they may be long spared to continue the good work. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,â€"I beg respectfully to state that I am in the field as a candidate for the position of Mayor. For the past two yearsI have been a member of the Council and on account of considerable pressure being brought to bear on the matter I have decided to accept a nomination for the mayoralty, and trust you will feel free to give me a liberal share of your sup- port. If elected I shall do my best for i the interests of the town. This issue concludes our tenth year as Editor of the Chronicle. To say a word or two will not be out of place on the anniversary of out tin wedding in journalism. Yes, it’s ten years since we took up the editorial quil in the Chronicle office. It seems but as yesterday to look back, yet many pleasant and unpleasant incidents have been crowded into those ten years. Many things that happened are still fresh in our memory and many have sunk into forgetfulness. Great indeed have. been the changes of the past ten years. Theold pioneers are rapidly dropping out of the activ- ities of life, and their places are being as rapidly filled by a rising, and let us hope, more. progressive generation. \Vho are here to-day of those who were. here ten years ago? and who of those will see. the town ten years hence? Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year Whether elected or not. I am yours truly, T. MORAN. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: To the Ratepayers of the Town of My name having been mentioned as a candidate for the Mayoralty. I wish to state that it is not my intention to accept a. candidature this year. I take this opportunity of thanking the citi- zens for their generous support during the past 17 years in which I have sat continuously in the Council. With season’s best wishes. THRHAM CHRONICLE DURHAM, DECEMBER 2", 1906. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. SAN CTUM SIF TIN GS. ELECTION CARDS. Yours very truly, THE There’s quite a change in things around the Cement Mill. A year ago the town and press .went hand in hand to save it from being removed. There were then two factions. some of the Directors determined on its removal. others just as much determined to keep it where it is, and amongst the latter class the local press was not the least influential and the annual meeting backed us up in our contention, and made a material change in the person- nel of the management. Under the change there were some; alterations made in the mill, and asf soon as the weather became favorable ; operations were begun, and a two 3 hundred and sixty thousand barrel . output is the result of the season’s i work. This is about 45000 barrels more ! than was made in 1905, notwithstand- ‘ ing the fact that the mill was in opera- 1 tion about twenty days less in 1906. i Directors Very Optimistic in Views Expressed and Predict Period of Cotinued Prosperity. Supper over, speechmaking began. the opening announcement being made by the President, Mr. R. A. McWil- liams, who occupied the head of the table with Judge Hatton at his right and Barrister S. G. McKay, of W'ood- stock. at his left. With such sur- roundings the President naturally felt modest, and his remarks were brief as he proposed the royal toast to which all responded by singing the National Anthem. It was a most encouraging an- nouncement when it was made public last September that a $75,000 debt had been paid off and that a 5% dividend had been declared, with an additional promise that another similar dividend would in all probability he paid before the close of the season. ers were on the alert everywhere to attend the wants of the guests and even to anticipate their requirements. There was a reporter present from the Toronto World and the issue of Saturday last contained a Whole page account of the proceedings. As many of the stockholders have doubtless seen this issue, it reduces the necessity for liams as President and Managing Di- rector, and to Mr. George McGrane. whom the President pronounces the best cement man in the world. Big Banquet t0 the Employees. PRESIDENT M’WILLIAMS GETS DIAMOND RING. Under such l'ax'm'able conditions the President thought it was a good time to have some demonstration, and re- cognizing the fact that the men he- hind the rotaries should share the hou- or with the management, a banquet to the employees was decided on and last Thursday night the dining hall of the Knapp House was packed to its ut- most capacity, when about three hun- d1 ed par tool-1 of the Company’s hospi- tality and Spent a most enjoyable time till about two o'clock in the morning. The tables were crowded and the oysters and turkeys rapidly disappear- ed. The room was artistically decor- ated for the occasion. Rich bunting, National flags and national emblems of the “National ” brand of National Portland Cement were much in evi- dence. During the supper a company of five harpers discoursed the sweetest of music, and the most attentive wait- PAID TEN PER CENT. 1N DIVIDENDS . IN 1906. VVe always had faith in the mill if properly worked and economically managed, yet we scarcely thought the second dividend would he forthcom- ing. But out doubts regzudinp; thati bane all been dispelled as the second I °° dixidend was declmed at, the last meeting of the board and the cheques i will he issued before the middle of; National Portland Cement C0. It was a pleasing part of the program for President McWilliams when he was asked to listen to an address from the employees read by Mr. Whitchurch and accompanied by a diamond ring as a small token of respect). Mr. S. G. McKay, of Woodstock, one of the present board of directors, pro- Your vote and influence is Peepect- fully requested for the position of Mayor of the Town of Durham for the year 190”. Wishing you all a. prosper. one and happy New Year, I am Yours truly, To the Ratepayers of the Town of LADIES AVD GENTLEMEN FOR SALEâ€"Medium sized upright wood stove, nearly new. Apply at the Post omce. . anuary. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE W. CALDER. . ‘vv H. .,A. "i’vv": '\ my- 1 I“ (29.1? 7r» posed the toast to the Dominion Par- liament and Local Legislature, and in doing so gave the pleasing information that the mill was entirely out of debt and that another dividend of 5% had been declared, making 10% for the year just closing. He also stated that the mill had been turning out up to 1300 barrels a day; that they were getting the very highest prices; that already one-third of next year’s output had been sold, and that With improve- ments made and further improve- ments to be made the mill would give next year much better returns With a decreased expenditure. “The divi- dend,” he said, “ had now been put at 10% and he had every confidence in its improvement.” He paid a high com- pliment to the energy and ability of the present manager and superintend- ent. Messrs. A. F. McLaren, M. P., Valentine Ratz, M. P., \V. H. Hoyle, M. P. P., and Dr. Jamieson, M. P. P., all took part in the same toast and Were evidently enthusiastic over the future success of the Company. Pat Malone enlived the evening by an entertaining address after which he was called on for a song and re- sponded with “Molly and I and the Baby.” Mr. Jas. McLachlan. the biscuit man sent a. letter of regret that he would not be able to be present. He paid a. high tribute to the energy of Mr, Mc- Williams, Geo. R. Creighton of Owen Sound, sent a telegram expressing his regret as not being able to come, but he got here just the same. He said he couldn’t stay away. After disposing of the toast to “ The Press,” which was happily proposed by Hon. A. G. McKay and responded to by Mr. Albert Smyth, of the To- ronto \Vorld, and \Vm. Irwin and Chas. Ramage, of the local press, President McVVilliams brought the meeting to a close by paying a very high compliment to Mr. McGrane and a tribute of praise to the “boys ” who did the work. George Midford sang “Give me the Leavin’s," and was raptuously encored. Mr. T. I. Thompson in responding to the toast of the Manufacturing In- terests of Grey County expressed pleasure at Mr. McWilliams’ success whose career as an Uweu Sound boy he had always watched closely. He congratulated the Company on the success of the Durham Mill and inti- mated that the demand for cement was so great that there was room enough for all. The address to Mr. McWilliams was signed by A. C. Maitland, George Mc- Grane and Cal Capper. Hon. A. G. McKay, of Owen Sound, made a forcible address on the Manu- facturing Interests of the Cnunty, and was followed by Mr. “"111. Taylor, of Taylor and Pringle, Owen Sound. and Mr. Gilbert McKevhnio, of Durham). “ The Railway and Transluwtation,” proposed by C. \V. Dyer, St. Thomas, was :1ny responded to by Mr. .‘Vm. Coultcr, Owen Sound, P. J. Malone, Custmns Officer, Owen Sound, and John Towner, Grand Trunk Agent, of Durham. Judge Hatton responded to “The Ladies” in a very happy strain, but regarded it; as a mistake to select; bachelors to deal with such an import- ant subject. Mr. McKelvie, the Mayor of New Leskiard, spoke on the toast to “The Mayor and Council of, Durham.” Mayor Hunt-0r, Alderman Mora-m and Alderman Cochrane also responded. Valentine Ratz proposed “The Learned Profession,” which was re- sponded to by Barristers Dunn and Tclfnrd and Drs. Hutton and Mawlaur- in. Mr. Marshall Smith the Chemist narrated a few amusing incidents which occurred during the season. It gives meomuch pleasure to express my appreciamon of the excellent train- ing I received while attending the Mt. Forest BTu‘sin‘eSS College: _ After I had completed the combined Commercial and Shorthand course, Mr Clancy.assisted me in securing my present pOSItion as Commercial Teach- er in the Clinton Business College, which position I have been able to fill sagisfacporily._ - ‘ I can heariily recommend the Mount. Forest Business College to any young man or lady desirous of becoming pro- ficient in Commercial or Shorthand work. MARY A. DEVER. TO THE PUBLIC. are commanding: great attention again thisseasén REPAIRING and ORDERS our SPECIALTIES. Our Hand Made Men’s French Kip Bluchers or 83.13 with 15 in. leg at .................................................. $550 Our 10 in. leg at ............................................. 4.00 Our Gin leg at .............................................. 3 00 Will outwear anything on the Canadian market costing? 5/ more money .I_ ceive pupils for instruâ€"CEi-e-n "i; Elocution and Physical Culture. Classes Tuesday and Friday afternoons in Calder’s Hall. Terms on applica- tion. Hand Made Footwear . PEEL {he Shoeman , CASH ONLY. Winter Term Opens Jan. 2nd. Here are Some of the Recent Record Made by the W'e have a large stock of all kinds of Rubber footwear suit- able for the present weather. Also BOOT and SHOES in abundance. Our lines of Men’s Women’s. Misses’ and Chil- dren’s Slippers were never so nice as this season. In MITS and GLOVES we have a good assortment at prices that: cannot be beaten for same quality. A few lines of HOSIERY in black for Men, Ladies and Children. We have not Space to mention all the goods to be found here. but if you just ask we will deem it a pleasure to send you anything in our store and let you judge the value Terms, Cash. E; gs same as Cash. Leggings for all Classes at Moderate Prices MISS TWAMLEY, ' H_opor Graduate Alma. College. Custom Work and Regairing Done as Quickly asPossible at A strong.1r characteristic in the makeup of Peel’s Handmade is Good Leather. Another point we give our very best attention to is Fit Our heavy wearing shoe have a snap and nift about them sel dom seen in goods of this class. It has been proven beyond doubt that Our Rubbers and'Felt Shoes and Seamless Leggings WHO SAID RUBBERS ? d. S. McILRAlTH The only Disk that does Twice th Work while half easier on horsesâ€"a Record Not Equaued by anything else built for cultivating. A Success for mak- ing Seed Bed on Fall flowed Land. For Summer Fallows or Stubble Fields after harvest. Look for the name “BIS- SELL.” None genuine without it. For Sale by Agents and Manufactured by 53 C. 'L. GRANT Ké 7' We have a nice, good loaking % suit and one that will wear well 5] for $6.00. $7.00 and our Wor- g steds an $10.00. 3 g’Grant s for C3lothing. T. E. BISSELL, ELORA, ONT. Drop a post card for Booklet “ E.” Overzoats for men. boys and children all at; right prices. DECEMBER 27 Children’s two piece suits as low as $1.50. Try us for any of the above and see if we can’t; please you. Don’s you want a Fur Coat either for yourself 0:- Wife? If you do come and try us we will do our bé‘sc to please YOU, 01‘ if you want; 9. ads of clothes try us. G. Lawrence’s Old Stand. DURHAM. Remember only 9 days DO YOUR SEOPPINU Dariin She surely wouhi send her Ste w a Ft 5. are the acme of c‘n perfection . DO you think lady would 2 box of In Ebony Goods- In Out G We have large stocl H. B. B. B These pipl under a. pm Perfumes What could be suitable Xmas g father, brother 01' than a handsome The Sover' llarling DRUG S Savings Department 3xst 0cm. 1902 1903 1905 315: Octo- 1902 1903 1905 [he People's Drug Chocolat ers for .b‘boi rors. BYUSh‘. and Military Remet DECEMBER 2 band Cash on Hand and at Bankers J. C. TEL $1,173,473 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,610 4 73 3 94... 4 10 8 383,097 1.214 1,491 3.916 Ca pita! Paid-up )E ll R00 appre Rest: