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before making a Purchase. ' be Best Watch Etercy G. A. Webster Eihe Jeweller, Durham MacFaflane Co. or you to buy Must first of :11] e reliable and suit you in Qual- . ity finish and time in offering you such standard makes as Waltham, Hampden, Elgin, Webster’s Special Ni'e have the. reputation of the rgest )Iztmufacturers, and our ' hxarantee to secure to you the ‘ tisfactimi desired. i Druggists and Booksellers Efix News CAMP Annual Concert ,gibe held on 29th January Will l {Equal to the best of its predeces-E *3. Read what was said of the‘ l '5’ omnersabout two months ago: ~â€" p 1e most successful entertainment l ,‘Eomiection “ith Camp Argyle, No.3. ,3 Sons of Scotland, since its organi-l .5 'on, “as that of last night when he- [:1 en 2350 and 900 people were packed '5 a St. George s Hall, Bank street, to is: an to a varied programme of Scotch ,. gs, and instrumental selections, by lrio of real Scotch artists. They ' e men in Canada but two weeks " z are touring Eastern Ontario just , v." The three are z-Gavin Spence, ~ :nburgh, tenor soloist; Miss Nannie ' achan, Galashiels, soprano and Spposite Post Office. See for hr our prices are extremely as Enid Newcombe, ’cello soloist, ithree are first-class artists in their :ious roles, and. combined, they -n a very strong entertainment Lipany. Miss Newcombe in her i'lo'solos gives a performance that is rile short of marvellous. She pro- a wonderful tone and‘all her p.» are a feature, while Mr. Spence r. excellent tenor voice.”â€"-0ttawa W Joumal Nov. lst, 1907, Crayons, Scribblers, Erasers, Pen Holders, Pens, Drawing Instruments. rammar and high schools in find just what they want are, and what is more, their .oney will go farther here, Writing Tablets. Lead Pencils, Rulers, School Satchels, Inks, Etc. Book Straps, :We have in stock now and 19.11 carry throughout the pit everything that the indent can possibly need. .des or fhildren 'erything pplies School Yourself what we are Showing in Watches in the primary students in the 1 Getting down later to the Horse 3 Question, he referred to a recent com- imission appointed to investigate the lclasses used in Ontario for breeding F purposes and pointed out to the audi- ience that in the province about 1800 ghorses were used that were unsound Sand unfit for breeding purposes. A 5 hard slap was given to many “Import- ; ed” Stallions which he claimed had no other recommendation and that many )of them were sent out from the old country in order to get rid of them. _ The importers made money out of the ,b nsiness, but the farmers of Canada were suffering from an inferior pro- ' geny. There were certain points ;about the horse that every farmer :should know. They should breed i heavy class horses generally, as these ? were always in demand in an agricul- ;' tural country where strength Was an essential. Apart from the cost of ser- f vice. it cost no more to raise a good horse than it did an inferior, but when ithe foal grew into a horse at four lyears there was a vast ditference in Lthe amcunt of money a farmer could 5|realize for a good animal over an in- : ferior one. The General Purpose was : condemned as an unprofitable horse to g breed, being neither one thing nor the :other. It you want a light horse ;weighing ten or eleven hundred ! pounds breed carriage horses; they 9 should be as strong as a general pur- fpose horse of similar weight, and be as good for heavy weight if used there, and infinitely better if he had to be put on the road. A horse to be healthy needed a good heart girth, should be deep and broad, have good head and neck, and a full, bright eye. As Mr. Kydd was here on two or three previous occasions those who heard him formerly expected some- thing good, especially on the Horse Question, in which he is well posted. The first part of his address, however, had reference to potato culture, and much useful information was given along this line. The benefit of spray- ing to prevent blight was ably demon- strated. and the increased crop where the work was performed properly showed the t.me and cost to be profit- ably invested. ‘The gentlemen members of the dele- gation were Mr. A. Foster, of Mark- ham, and Mr. W. F. Kydd, of Simcoe. Dr. Annie Backus was forced to be absent on account of illness, and her place. was taken by Miss Campbell, of Brampton, who evidently filled the position very accept-ably. 1 9 0 Mr. Robt. Morice. chairman, with a? f few well-chosen remarks opened the| imeeting, introducing Mr. A. Foster,i ' of Markham, as the first speaker. ' i Mr. Foster’s address, "Social Life on the Farm," wasa good one, containing !good sound common sense a’-plenty. gHe showed himself thoroughly in ’touch with his subject, and on many ipoints we think nearly all had toagree iwith him. There is certainly a. line ,{drawn (in some places) between the I farmer and town people. Why this , 3 should be so is hard to understand, but i it is so nevertheless. ers’ wives and daughters were engaged down stairs in the discussion of various topics pertaining to the household. From the opinions expressed by de- partmental delegates from time to time one is forced to believe that this is the centre of a highly interested agricultural community. The attend- ance in the afternoon at both meetings was good, and the speakers had many questions to answer from enquiring members of the audience. The subject of “Mixed Farming” was ably handled in a paper read by Mr. Foster, the delegate from Mark- ham. It- was a. broad question and dealt with various departments of stock raising, selection of seed grain and roots and how to treat them so as to prevent blight and other dangers The South Grey Farmers’ Institute held a very successful meeting here on Friday afternoon and evening last. While the farmers themselves were listening to interesting and profitable addresses in the upper hall. the farm- to the growing crop. The audience was highly interested in the address as shown by the good attention given. DURHAM CHRONICLE Despite the roughness of the weather the evening meeting was well attend ed and though the audience was not so large as in former years, it: was considered a. most successful meeting in every way. ' Mr. Foster contended, and we think rightly, too, that our parents and grandparents could teach this more advanced ageafew of the rudiments of sociability and neighborliness. In their time, with fewer churches, and fewer chances of being thrown into the society of others. people would go farther, taking their whole famiiies even, to a neighbor’s logging-bee or barn raising. Then again they had their old-fashioned singing schools, debating societies, " paring bees and other forms of amusement and pleas- DURHAM. JANUARY 23, W IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. FABMEBS’ INSTITUTE. THE ! Farmers should educate themselves land he prepared to represent their Sfellows and have a say in the govern- ? ment of the country. Instead of this, lhowever, it is too often neglected and ithe result is that to-day the farmers 2 have practically no representatives in i the House. Even though Miss Campbell places the women folks on an equal to the male population in the government of the country, in one sense, from her address she is not prepared to defend them politically. She even went so far as to say they are no good as politicans, and if a woman is \Vhig or Tory it is more than probable she is following in the footsteps of her father .or husband with whom she would un- doubtedly side. \Voman’s place polit- ically, she maintained, was in her home. Let her train her children in the right ways of the world and it is worth more to the community than ten of her votes at the polls. It is a great mistake that farmers do not take advantz-Lge of their privileges, and where it is at all possible give their sons 3. course in the Agricultural College. The McDonald Ladies’ Col- lege is also of great benefit to farmers’ daughters, and should he taken ad- vantage of if circumstances will in any way allow of it. These and many other topics were dwelt upon, and altogether Mr. Foster’s address is well worthy of considerable attention. Miss CImpbell, of Brampton, the next speaker, took for the subject of her address "Canada, and the Influ- ence of .Women.” That women were the guiding power for good in the country. and without them our fair Dominion would not be the prosperous country it is, the speaker dwelt on briefly, Women. she said, had the making of the country, to use her own expression “in the hollow of their hands." Their tendency towards gen- tleness, their kind and sympathetic disposition. and, when necessary, their self control, were qualities which were essential, while the influence of pure, virtuous women, over even the most degraded characters. is felt to an in- calculable extent. Reference was also made to the lux- uries enjoyed by the present day farmpr, especially in Mr. Foster’s own county. where the tiller of the soil would generally have an organ or piano, and a telephone, whereby he could call up any of the business men in the neighboring town and order his supplies without the trouble of even going out of the house. Rural mail delivery was another advance that was sure to come in the near future to the more thickly populated portions of the country. The Ontario Agricultural College had won the~ bronze medal at Chicago three successive years. and. other graduates from the same college had some of the best positions in other parts of Canada, United States and South Africa. These affairs. the speaker believed, were of the utmost importance and benefit to farmers, and he hoped the young men and women were taking full advantage of their privileges. The present day women spend too much time playing cards, and rather than cultivate their minds prefer to give five o’clock teas and live what Miss Campbell called “butterfly” lives rather than an existence of usefulness. Mr. Foster also dealt with the ad- vantages to be derived from an at- tendance at the agricultural fairs, fat stock shows at Guelph and the Cana- dian National Exhibition at Toronto. are that were in themselves society events, affairs of which the younger people of to-day knew next to nothing and which even now would be rather an improvement on the present day style. The speaker, however, did not deal altogether with the good influence the women had on the community. They had their faults, as well, which were treated briefly and intelligently by the lady from Brampton in such a manner as to leave no doubt in the minds of. her hearers that she understood thor- oughly What she was talking about. On the question "How to keep boys on the farm” some good hints were given which were, we think, directly to the point. Pay him. Instil business methods into him. Teach him how to bank money. A business education was also advised. and the practice of always treating the boy in a business like manner was also essential to his success. Give him something of his own to manage and treat him general- ly as a business man. Miss Campbell’s address was wholly an instructive one, and if followed generally we believe would result in more harmony between the father and son. Some of the boys, she went on to say, were not cut out for farming. Their inclination was towards the towns and cities. They might be machinists, clerks or trades maple. If such were the case, ‘it would be worse than useless to keep them on the farm. They would be detrimental, and it would be the height of folly to compel them to adopt a vocation not suited to them. Farming, the same as other occupations requires good management, and a man without the managerial qualities would be as '1‘ HE DURHAM CHRONICLE body, the price of their products, they would come in singly and sell for just what they could get. Mr. Kydd went on to explain the benefits to be had from co-operation and also referred to the scepticism with which farmers re- ceived an organizer, and how quickly they grab it up when they see it is a sure enough benefit, citing as an illus- tration, something that happened in his own experienceâ€"Three fears a; 0 he and another farmer tried to organ- ize the farmers of his vicinity into co- operative apple packing. Procuring an able speaker, they sent out cards notifying the people of the coming event. On the evening on which the meeting was to be held. the hall was packed to overflowing. Everyone seemingly wanted co-operation. The meeting was, to all appearances, a success. But right here came the pinch. It would cost two dollars per head to get this new depa1 ture start- ed, and it wasn’t many minutes before Mr Kydd, his farmer friend, and the speaker found themselves looking at each other and wondering how it all happened. Not discouraged. however, he and two others started, and when the success of the enterprise was as- sured it was next to impossible to keep the scared ones of last year out of it. The venture has been highly successful, and now the buying of al the barrels is left to one man while the selling of the. apples is left entire- ly in the hands of another who is paid a commission of 20c. per barrel. Last year, these farmers sold their apples for over two dollars per barrel on the trees and Mr. Kydd has no hesitation in attributing this increase price en- tirely to co-operation. The method of raising apples in the Hood River Valley, Oregon, was gone into extensively and it was Shown that from the very start, the trees re- ceived unlimited attention, were prun- ed early, and in the most scientific manner known, asyet, so that when maturity was reached. most of the fruit could be picked off the ground, less than one-third requiring ladders to reach. The spraying also played an important part and was kept up continuously with the best of results. useless and as much a'failure on the farm as one in any other profession or occupation. The farmers of today, are not so en- thusmstic in their work as they should be. and instead of tilling the soil scientifically, trustto “luck” altogether too much, and oftentimes lose con- siderable of their production, when all that 18 needed 13 a. little good com- mon sense and scientific principal be- hind theix labor to 8081118 success. Another thing 1 hat holds the farmers down is their nearly utter lack of co- operation. Instead of dictating in a. The next address “Dropped Stitches” was delivered by Mr. W. F. Kydd, of Simcoe and though the ground. had been pretty well covered previously, he delved down into his seemingly in- exhaustible stitch box and unearthed many important deficiencies in the present day methods of farming. In marketing, the apples are care- fully picked, and wiped and are laid on a. table, when an expert packer places them 111 boxes. 'lhis packer has to have a certificate, and has also to serve one year’s apprenticeship be- fore he can get it. The box is then", stamped with the packer’s number and is ready for shipment. In the fall of the year, representa- tives from Russia, France ’and the United States purchased these apples by auction for the fancy price of $3.371; per box (about i; barrel. \V hen it is taken into consideration that Ontario apples, apples which with proper culture, are second to none in the world, sold last year for $1.50 per barrel, it is readily seen, that all that is needed is a little informa- tion on how to do it, such as the Farmer’s Institutes are distributing throughout the country, and then when our crop is placed in the market in first class condition a. little co-oper- ation to hold the price somewhere neara. figure, which though not ex- horbitant, would be doing justice to the farming community to whom the buyer is indebted for value received. Mr. Geo. :Binnie, Secretary. of the Institute made a. few remarks regard- ing the conditions of membership and invited all who were not already members to join the society. In the intervals between addresses, a good program was presented, which was much appreciated by audience and speakers as well. Mr. Wm. Ramage accompanied by Miss Rita Irwin sang several of his patriotic songs, displaying his already well known vocal powers to good ad- vantage, his rendering of “Heroes and Gentlemen,” “Go to Sea” and the “Canadian National” being especially Little Miss Jean Morice, in “The Irish Sleigh-ride” displayed consider- able talent, thoroughly captivating her audience, and responding to an en- core, was tendered a most hearty ex- . I O O pressmn of appremation on her render- ing of “An Aim.” 3 a ' i Gun’s Drug Store g The Nicest Goods :5 Obtainable 20 only beny spoons. 17 0‘ 25dozen Rogers tea spoons,.... 7 “ fruit dishes 6 “ cake baskets... And Hundreds of other The above three firms make nothing but the best quality goods and this is what we are selling in this Great Silverware Sale. N ow is the chance of a life time to buy What you need in Silverware. We are pu bting on sale our Entire Stock of Extra Quality Silverware at- about halt of what it is worth. These goods are made by the Standard Silverplate Company, of Toronto, The Toronto Silverplate Co., and Rogers well-known goods. Now is Your Chance to buy High-Class Silverware at Great Reductions. Great Sale of Silverware F H. H. MOCKLER Om store has been making extensive preparations and the Goods which have been carefully selected eat 1y In this season so as to get the best choice, are now in stock and ready for your inspection. Something Special For the Ladies Ladies’ Ready=t0=wear Silk waists Those Who have bought waists from us during the past. season and those who saw our exhibit at the fall fair in September have some idea of the character of the .vaists we. sell. Our stock of these goods for Xmas Eclipses All Previous Showings. Taffeta Silk. in Black, White. Cream and colors handsomely trimmed and perfectly made. Priced at $4.00 and up. ' H. H. Mockler, BBItS. Chateline, Bags, Squaw Bags, Vanity: Bags of the Finest selected Leathers, \Valrnss, Seal, Morocco and Calf made by the celebrated Toronto firm of Julian Sale Co. This is :1 new depart.- ment for us and the prices are extensively 10W. Belts 2.50 and up. Bags 500 and up. Large Importation of Fancy Hankerchiefs New Leather Godds More Hmikerchiefs than ever this year. Linen, Lawn, Lane Trim? med and Embroidered, mourning Hankercliiefs, Children s in fans}i boxes, besides many beautiful novelties in boxes for Ladies am Gentlemen. We never attempted to show so large an assortmentâ€"ail New designs and materials, so rich and beautiful and such a variety that it would take a. page to describe them. They’re in, however, and you may see them for the asking. Prices 25c to $2.00. You want. to see ‘5 .6 “THE HOUSE OF QUALITY” 66 Why wait until you get it, 'or put off taking something reliable to break up the attack when you get it, just be- cause you have’nt anything handy. Gun’s Grip Capsules are‘, a. specific for La Grippe, Colds and Neuralgia. They’will not knock a cold out in one day, but will do it better and quicker than any similar prep- aration on the market. Have a box of Capsules in the house, and when you feel that chill running up and down your spine, or have a headache or an attack of neuralgia coming‘on, just take one or two Capsules and see What relief you will get. They contain nothing injurious. Are fully guaranteed. R. B.’ Keeler Sons ‘6 We have them dessert spoons ..... knives Forks ..... celluloid handle knives ‘6 Put up only snaps like these. See our window this week worth $4.00 per dozen, now $22.50 C‘ 66 66 o6 ‘6 6‘ Durham, Ontario each J an. 23, 1908 6‘ ‘6 ‘6 ‘6 o6 ‘6 ‘6 ‘6' .90 2.40 2.40 4.00 1.50 1.00 eas ley............... utterOOOOOOO .00... 0. gSOOOOOOOO 0.0.00.0. etatoes per bag...... op per cwt.... , ive Hogs, per cwu. . _' 01.00.00... 0.»... ; A: low 0.0.0.000...- - d0.....ooooooooo keys....... H eke .00.... 0.00.. a :‘ickenSO'oooooo on... fie I beg to annoum-e To citizens of Durham am cinity that I have opme a first-class Butcher Shc the MacIntyre Block wlr will furnish all kinds of class meats at reason prices. Trial order soli< Then do business with H. H. 3111 the Hanover (fonveyancer, 100 acres on Durham Road, Bentinc} Farm. Bank Barn, Fair Dwellim tor 3-2500. 100 acres, extra good Buildings. 3101 th nearly the $2” 00 asked for flu Near Crawford P1). 3 acre building lot in Durham. f ' cheap. or trade for apythrng a m: eat, {Iv-ear, or through 'a stick at. Property bought and sold on Corr: Money to hand. Debts collected. Tickets and Ocean Tickets for sale. of she}: in Durham .Cemeut 00., pl: my hands for sale cheap. 200 acres. Glenelg. Frame Dwelling: Ba'n. Good Farm. ought to brin ,Will sell tor $3000. wheres. Glenelg, splezzdid location good Buildmgs, cheap at 37500, W NEW 3 U TC H SHOP Note the address McIntyre Block, - Dnr M¢¢¢¢¢¢ The oficers of the South agricultural Society, for th. 908. armâ€"Hon. Pres., J. Alwa'ys Prompt, Never Negli Do you want to make munvy DUTH GREY AGRICUL SOCIETY ELECTS OFF ICE 58.. G Binnie; lst Vice-Pres der; 2nd Vice-Pres., H.McD‘ :.-Treas , C. Firth. Director: Itinck. W. Scarf, T. Brigham B. PHILLIP 'MQ'QQQIQ" Hemont W. Ramage WMou: Glenelg, D Edge, \V. Bi Normanby. T. Gadd; R M Durham. W. Black. Audito 119.30, B. Burnett. Market Report. H. H. Miller, The reason is digestion is wea provides her wit easily digested f‘ Girlhood and linked together. The girl. who J‘t'on has plenty plump, active and It is a food g'irl’s strength. SAVE MONEY '4 The Hanover Con vej AOOOOC'O... 0.....O... 0000000000 VOCOOCOOOCO He offers: ALL DRUG-GI} CW‘. 1908 90 t: OO 80 12 to 10 to 60 t0 t0 t0 t0 t0 t0 t0 t0 t0 to t0 t0